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Bruce Rauner

Bruce Rauner

By The Associated Press | October 15, 2015

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner gives a thumbs up outside his polling place at Sacred Heart Center in Winnetka on Election Day, Tuesday.

Devil’s Tongue sprouts at NIU greenhouse

Devil’s Tongue sprouts at NIU greenhouse

By Keith Hernandez | October 15, 2015

The Konjak plant, also known as the Devil’s Tongue, sits in the Greenhouse Facility on Oct. 8. The Konjak, like the titan arum, gives off an unpleasant smell upon blooming. “It would be good practice to know what to expect when you change a diaper,”...

An installation at the exhibit Embarrassment of Riches, open now at the Art Museum.

‘Contemporary Artists’ exhibit an eye-opener on social issues

By Deanna Francis | October 6, 2015

The NIU Art Museum’s fall exhibit “Contemporary Artists: Exploring Relevant Social Issues” features two galleries that are eye-opening to any audience.The first of the two galleries, “Embarrassment of Riches” features visual art by six Midwestern...

Food Fridays: Vinny's Pizza is staple of DeKalb diet

Food Fridays: Vinny’s Pizza is staple of DeKalb diet

By Northern Star staff | October 2, 2015

Pizza is a staple in the diet of any modern college student, and if you're looking for the best pizza in DeKalb, try Vinny's Pizza and Wings.In addition to traditional pizza, Vinny's, 221 Lincoln Highway, has lots of appetizers, including beer nuggets,...