DeKALB | A group of 3rd Ward residents are campaigning to get newly-elected Alderman Victor Wogen to either resign or to publicly apologize for his role in sending out a controversial mailer. The group is asking Wogen to step down and allow a new election...

Every week, the Northern Star uncovers the truth about police myths. Busting this week's myth is Lt. Carl Leoni of the DeKalb Police Department. Myth: You cannot have your dome light on while driving, but objects hanging on your rearview mirror are okay....

DeKALB | A court hearing has been scheduled for today for an NIU professor who allegedly assaulted a fellow professor with a metal pipe. The alleged assaulter, Radha Balamuralikrishna, associate professor of technology, was arrested and charged with aggravated...

For most students, dating involves meeting between classes or getting together on the weekends for dinner or a party. For Krista Corbo and Mary Vanderbilt, however, dating their boyfriends means sending love through packages, e-mails and long-awaited...

DeKALB | If you don't have security on your wireless Internet connection, you may be asking for trouble. An unprotected wireless connection can be used by anyone that receives it, said Raimund Ege, chair of the computer science department. Unauthorized...

DeKALB | Bar patrons at Molly's Eatery & Drinkery, 1022 W. Lincoln Highway, will do more than just satisfy their urge for a night on the town this Saturday. The Public Relations Student Society of America will host its 10th Annual Rock for Life benefit...

DeKALB | The DeKalb Plan Commission will discuss plans for a T-Mobile wireless facility near campus. T-Mobile is considering building a wireless facility on top of the University Plaza building's penthouse at 900 Crane Drive. The facility would be triangular...

MALTA | Kishwaukee College mathematics instructor Dennis M. Ragan died Monday in the Kishwaukee College parking lot. "We believe his death was from natural causes," said Chief Deputy Coroner Dave Jacobson. He was found sitting in the drivers seat of his...

DeKALB | Four aldermen leaving DeKalb's city council talked about their time on the council and offered personal thanks to those who helped them along the way at Monday's city council meeting. Karega Harris, 1st Ward: Alderman Harris thanked 1st Ward...

DeKALB | The squirrels on campus are a lot like the students: usually entertaining and always looking for a free meal. As a major part of campus, it is hard to miss the erratic behavior of most squirrels and how unafraid they are of the student population....

DeKALB | The Supreme Court recently upheld a Bush administration ban on "partial birth" abortions, causing much controversy and speculation on the future of abortion rights. Late term abortions are sometimes necessary if the health of the mother is in...