The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
Tuesday
At 1:28 a.m., officers responded to a 808 Ridge Drive residence for a report of disorderly conduct. Following an investigation, Michael J. Phillips Jr., 20, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of alcoholic liquor.
At 1:38 p.m., officers responded to 207 John St. on an anonymous report of several individuals in a blue Hyundai possibly smoking cannabis. Following an investigation, Patrick J. Brantner, 22, and Scott M. Koley, 19, were both arrested. Bratner was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Koley was charged with city ordinance: unlawful possession of cannabis.
At 7:12 p.m., officers responded to a retail theft at Kohl’s, 2070 Sycamore Road. Following an investigation, Steven R. Johnson, 18, and Harry Garnett, 19, were charged with retail theft.
People may learn to live without pain through the healing arts. After about 18 years of working to create Guru Ve and with the help of NIU staff members, alumnus Anthony Castelluccio said it’s time for people to start healing themselves. The presentation...
Services will be offered by the Secretary of State’s Office on Monday, according to a Secretary of State’s Office news release. Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding NIU students, faculty, staff and local residents that his office will be giving...
The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.
Monday
At 10:30 a.m., an officer was sent to the NIU Police Department in regard to a report of identity theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case is open pending further investigation.
At 11:43 a.m., an officer on patrol of Davis Hall met with Justin M. Kink, 21, of Rockford. Kink had an active arrest warrant for failure to appear in court on charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Kink was arrested and sent to the NIU Police Department. He was released on a $200 bond.
At 12:56 p.m., officers met with Kevin J. Bailey, 19, of Bolingbrook, at the 900 block of Ridge Road. Bailey had an active arrest warrant for theft. He was processed at the NIU Police Department and sent to the DeKalb County jail.
At 10:14 p.m., officers were sent to Douglas Hall in regard to a report of theft. The officers met with the complainant and took a report. This case is open pending further investigation.
Students can burn calories and relieve stress with a class inspired by martial arts at the Campus Recreation Center. Emily Peloquin, senior human resources business major, instructed a body combat group fitness class Monday. A range of martial art disciplines...
An event discussing body image among Asians and Asian Americans in the media will be held this Wednesday. My Body and Me: Asians and Americans in the Eyes of the Mainstream will be held by the Asian American Center at 6:30 p.m. at the center, 429 Garden...
Until last week, the heat in the residence halls were not turned on, leaving some students feeling cold. “I had to sleep in three layers of clothes for awhile,” said freshman humanities major Michelle Meyer. Michael Stang, executive director of Housing...
Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon will promote affordable higher education at NIU this Friday, according to NIU Today. Simon will visit the Latino Resource Center (LRC) and meet several students, including LRC intern Noemi Rodriguez, according to NIU Today. Simon...
NIU will celebrate international education this week, according to NIU Today. The celebration is sponsored by International Programs. According to NIU Today, Deborah Pierce, associate provost for International Programs, the goal of the celebration is...
NIU will open the doors of the New Residence Hall Complex to the community this Wednesday, according to NIU Today. Alumni and people in the community will be able to take a tour of the new residence hall. According to NIU Today, Connie Storey, complex...
View Campus Blotter 11/10 - 11/11 in a larger map The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on...
According to Austin Quick, students need to demand better of NIU. At the Sunday Student Association (SA) meeting, the SA Senate speaker expressed disappointment with various issues currently affecting the university. Among them were the allegations of...
