DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log. Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any “closed by exception” case is closed due to circumstances outside of...

DeKALB – NIU’s creation of an artificial intelligence task force and a RIPS update were some of what was discussed at Wednesday’s Faculty Senate meeting. AI Task Force: In the spring 2024 semester, NIU put together an action team to make recommendations...

DeKALB – Staffing levels for the NIU police department are rising and recovering from a nationwide trend of police shortages after the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 killing of George Floyd. "We have definitely had an increase (since the pandemic)...

DeKALB – NIU saw a dramatic spike in domestic violence last year, with 77 cases, 38 more cases than the year prior, according to the Clery Act Report released by NIU on Monday. The Clery Act requires all colleges and universities to disclose an annual...

DeKALB – Student Government Association voted on Bill SR56006 to accept Eddie Guerrero to become an SGA senator in a 12-2-0 vote during its meeting Friday. Eddie Guerrero made his case as to why he would be a good senator and his ideas for helping...

DeKALB –  In early September, Swen Parson Hall received funding for renovations and is currently in the process of repairing the roof.  “The project currently underway is a long-awaited state funding project to replace all the flat roofs on the...

DeKALB – The Stevens Sculpture dedication, meant to acknowledge the renovation of the Stevens Building and installation of the art sculpture, called “The Tribesman, The Hero and The Light,” in front of the building, took place at 11 a.m. Thursday. Laurie...

DeKALB – NIU has made the decision to discontinue programming and permanently close its Lorado Taft Field Campus, located at 1414 N. River Road in Oregon, Illinois, on Dec. 15. Lorado Taft is closing because of the cost-inefficient buildings requiring...

DeKALB – NIU student protesters held the first pro-Palestine rally of the semester Wednesday at MLK Commons. Protests and marches were held throughout the spring 2024 semester in support of Palestine, with protesters marching to Altgeld Hall to deliver...

DeKALB – Indian graduate student enrollment has decreased at NIU due to visa delays, which were most likely caused by problems within the State Department. Since the fall 2021 semester, Indian graduate enrollment has steadily increased, peaking at...

DeKALB – Barbershops, salons and spas are now able to apply for licenses to sell alcohol. The City Council passed an ordinance to add a cosmetic liquor license with a 5-2 vote. Council members who voted for the ordinance were 1st Ward Alderwoman...

DeKALB - The Division of Student Affairs hosted Family Weekend from Sept. 20-22. Among the events available to students and their families were an 80s themed escape room at Founders Memorial Library on Saturday, Casino Night at Duke Ellington Ballroom...