By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
| March 7, 2023
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 case “closed by exception” means the case is closed due to circumstances...
DeKALB – After experiencing a day of sunshine, we still can't seem to escape winter's grasp.
There is a 70% chance of snow Friday, with approximately 1 to 2 inches expected, according to the National Weather Service.
Wind gusts are expected to...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| March 2, 2023
DeKALB – The Friends of the NIU Libraries are offering eight tickets for free to NIU students who would like to attend WNIJ’s “An evening with Scott Horsley.”
“An evening with Scott Horsley,” part of WNIJ’s 2023 live events series, will...
DeKALB – In the past week, the gas prices averaged $3.51 per gallon in DeKalb. Compared to last week's gasoline prices, this is up by 2.4 cents per gallon.
In DeKalb, the cheapest gas is $3.44 per gallon while the highest price per gallon is up to...
DeKALB – Deaundre Brooks, a 34-year-old resident of DeKalb, died while receiving medical care from a previous gunshot wound to his abdomen on Thursday.
The victim was dropped off at the Northwestern Medicine-Kishwaukee Hospital and died while being...
DeKALB – NIU will pay approximately $2.06 million to the city of DeKalb for the campus’ usage of the Huskie Bus Line and other paratransit services for 2023.
The DeKalb City Council approved the annual ordinance for NIU’s contribution to the...
DeKALB – Creamy chicken alfredo, blue ribbon chocolate cake and a 68-year legacy are coming to a close.
The Hillside Restaurant, a cozy, cottage-like eatery that has been perched next to the Egyptian Theatre since 1955, is finally closing up the...
DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will be opening their display case to local nonprofit groups starting in April.
Each month a glass display case in the main lobby of the library will be open for local nonprofits to display information about themselves...
DeKALB – After returning from winter break, many students noticed a significant difference in the operation of the Huskie Line bus system compared to the fall semester.
In the previous semester, each of the 2L, 2R, 3 and 5 routes offered three to...
DeKALB – Starting Feb. 27, a seasonal weight limit will restrict vehicles over 8,000 lbs from driving through certain DeKalb roads.
The City of DeKalb issued a restriction on oversized vehicles due to freeze-thaw cycles that threaten to severely...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| February 21, 2023
DeKALB – Freezing rain is expected to accumulate up to a 10th of an inch, causing hazardous driving conditions as DeKalb County has been issued a Winter Weather Advisory by the National Weather Service.
Most of Northern Illinois will experience minor...
Katya is her name and snuggles are her game. The 2-year-old girl is Tails’ Pet of the Week and at 35 lbs. she is ready to wiggle her way into your heart.
Katya has just finished raising her puppies and is ready to bask in the stay-at-home mom lifestyle....
