Four NIU students have applied for the position of DeKalb's 6th ward alderman, said Mayor Greg Sparrow. Interviews for the position are planned for next week, Sparrow said. After discussing the applicants with incumbent 6th Ward Alderman Steven Brody...

A one-day training session to teach adult cardiopulminary resuscitation and how to treat choking victims is scheduled for July 20 at the Student Recreation Center. Registration is at the rec center during regular business hours, or by mail until July...

Congress recently passed a new procedure called the Congressional Methodology which changes the process by which all student financial aid offices assess student earnings. Jerry Augsburger, director of student financial aid, said all students applying...

A Domino's Pizza delivery man was held at gunpoint and robbed Monday after delivering pizza at 807 Ridge Rd. Witnesses described the suspect as a heavily-built black man, about 5 feet tall, and between 17 and 19 years old. Police said the suspect approached...

A crop-duster filled with pesticide and water went off the DeKalb-Taylor Municipal Airport runway Monday, causing the pesticide to discharge, but firefighters said there was no leakage into the water supply. DeKalb Police Chief Joseph Maciejewski said...

Despite national and local concern about increased substance abuse, University Health Services personnel report campus drug use is decreasing. Citing statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Michael Haines, NIU Health Enhancement Services...

Salary increases, tuition hikes and higher education revenue dominate the agenda of the Illinois Board of Higher Education, scheduled to meet today at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. Kenneth Beasley, assistant to NIU President John LaTourette,...

NIU student health service fees no longer provide for emergency service at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. Instead, students referred to the hospital will have to rely on either NIU's health insurance policy or parental health insurance coverage. Linda...

So, what's with the TV stations out here in beautiful (HA HA) Dekalb. Great reception. I get channel 39 and some religious station. I can't handle bad old black and white movies and Pat Robertson all in the same night. I want to kick off the shoes, relax...

Chicago (AP) - Workers fired because employers consider them too old are going to court in greater numbers to fight for the right to stay on the job, federal officials say. For some, it's a matter of principle. "I could never have lived with myself or...

Claiming his civil rights were violated by the DeKalb City Council, a DeKalb alderman said he took his case to a federal attorney July 1. Seventh Ward Aldrman Mark Powell said he met with Assistant U.S. Attorney Keith Syfert. Syefert would not comment...

NIU President John LaTourette announced at a press conference Tuesday the establishment of the Northern Illinois University Engineering Park on the property of the former Wurlitzer Corp. just outside city limits. An appropriations bill sponsored by Illinois...