DeKALB — A DeKalb resident spotted a small bear Thursday near the 600 block of W. Dresser Road.  DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd said the sighting was pretty uncommon for DeKalb. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was notified about the sighting. “We...

DeKALB – Pop singer and actor Jesse McCartney delivered an entertaining and high energy performance at the Egyptian Theatre Thursday night. McCartney is known for his role as JR Chandler on the daytime soap opera “All My Children,” his many appearances...

DeKALB — An offensive onslaught led by freshman forward Zachariah Thomas and senior forward Nick Markanich helped the men's soccer team to a commanding 5-2 semifinal victory over Bowling Green. “The focus this week was making sure we were composed...

What to know Former Facebook employee, Francis Haugen, released thousands of pages of internal company documents to prominent American news organizations highlighting Facebook’s alleged role in inciting violence and political misinformation. ...

DeKALB — Another wild finish for the Huskies ended with a field goal by redshirt sophomore kicker John Richardson as time expired, lifting NIU past the Ball State University Cardinals 30-29 in the Bronze Stalk Trophy game. With 1:43 remaining, junior...

Every year, students pay about $9 per credit hour in student fees, which support university operations and student activities. In return, students can attend athletic events, fine arts performances and other campus activities for free.  However, this...

DeKALB — The first game of the coaching tenure of men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno saw the NIU Huskies earn a 71-64 victory on the road against the University of Washington Huskies Thursday in Seattle, Wash. A career-best outing for senior...

DeKALB— The Chris Young & Famous Friends Tour, originally scheduled to take place at the NIU Convocation Center on Nov. 20, has been canceled as of Nov. 4. The concert was set to feature well-known country singer-songwriter Chris Young, Nashville...

At a glance Hammock credits Kent State coach for scheme that had NIU off balance Rudolph breaks receiving yards record after Richie injury Lombardi passes for 532 yards before being knocked out of game late DeKALB — Junior quarterback...

Nearly 14 months removed from the news headlines, the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse has made national headlines once more as news surfaced that Rittenhouse’s defense team successfully argued that prosecutors cannot refer to the three people who were shot...

DeKALB — The Division of Student Affairs announced Tuesday that tickets to the Nov. 11 Jesse McCartney concert at the Egyptian Theatre would be free to students.  The Egyptian Theatre, with sponsorship from the Campus Activities Board, will host...

At a glance Women's basketball hopes to build off .500 record last season Carlsen "more excited" than she's ever been for a season Players hope offseason bonding translates into on-court chemistry DeKALB — The NIU women’s basketball...