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LOCAL NEWS
Fireworks are dangerous holiday entertainment
By BEN BURR Updated: 7:33 p.m. CDT CDT

CITY | Kishwaukee Hospital warns area residents on the dangers of personal fireworks.

Re:New DeKalb starts first public improvement project
By BEN BURR

CITY | The task force designed to enhance downtown DeKalb , began its first project Monday.

RIAA continues to prosecute college students
By CHRIS KRAPEK

CITY | NIU is among hundreds of schools nationwide, targeted by the RIAA for downloading and uploading music illegally.

Student Trustee brings experience, 'electrifying personality' to position
By ORLANDO LARA

CAMPUS | DuJuan Smith will represent the NIU student body beginning in July on the NIU Board of Trustees.

INSIDE HUSKIE SPORTS

File Photo | Northern Star

NIU Track & Field coach Connie Teaberry says it has been difficult training at the Convocation Center and is looking forward to the new facility.

New track facility will strengthen track and field program
By STEVE NITZ

SPORTS | The new track and soccer field should be completed by August.

Huskie Briefs: Baseball, Football, Track
By STEVE NITZ

SPORTS | Former NIU baseball players in the minors, several football players receive pre-season recognition, and a track athlete hits an academic high.

NIU Alumni Association offers two-for-one deal on Sox tickets
By STAR STAFF

SPORTS | For today's game only, the NIU Alumni Association is featuring a special deal on Chicago White Sox tickets.

 
 
 
 
 
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