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DeKalb Today
By the People, for the People
NIU Food Truck Wednesday Postponed Due to Weather
The popular campus event will now kick off on April 8 instead of April 1.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:11am
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Northern Illinois University's Student Involvement organization announced that the spring kick-off of its popular Food Truck Wednesday event, originally scheduled for April 1, has been postponed to April 8 due to inclement weather. The event typically features a variety of food trucks serving cuisine like coffee, ice cream, burgers, and fried chicken to students and staff.
Why it matters
Food Truck Wednesday is a highly anticipated event that brings the NIU community together around diverse food options and social interaction on campus. The postponement ensures the kick-off can take place in better weather conditions and maximize attendance and enjoyment for participants.
The details
Student Involvement made the announcement of the postponement via an Instagram story on Tuesday. While the original April 1 line-up of food trucks was not disclosed, the organization has not yet announced the new vendor list for the rescheduled April 8 event, which will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Normal Road between Swen Parson Hall and the MLK Commons.
- The Food Truck Wednesday spring kick-off was originally scheduled for April 1.
- The event has been postponed to April 8.
The players
NIU Student Involvement
The organization at Northern Illinois University that hosts the popular Food Truck Wednesday event for students and staff.
What’s next
Student Involvement is expected to announce the full line-up of food trucks participating in the rescheduled April 8 event in the coming days.
The takeaway
While the initial Food Truck Wednesday kick-off had to be postponed due to weather, the event's popularity and importance to the NIU community ensures it will still take place in the near future, providing students and staff with a welcome opportunity to enjoy diverse cuisine and social interaction on campus.
