Amirius Clinton (left), junior political science major, stands beside Father Michael Pfleger and other protestors during the Peace March on Dec. 31 in Chicago. Clinton said an unlawful assemblies ordinance by the City Council is in response to past student protests involving NIU students, such as Black Lives Matter protests and the Peace March.
Illinois passed 237 new laws that went into effect as of Jan. 1. Here are 16 laws that may affect the DeKalb community:1. Protect pets from the coldBeware DeKalb and Sycamore pet owners, all Illinois residents can now be charged with a misdemeanor for...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.Dec. 15• Christopher C. Bonner, 31, of DeKalb, was charged...
An off-campus home invasion was reported to have occurred at 5 a.m. Tuesday in the 800 block of Spiros Court, according to an NIU safety bulletin.The victims reported two male suspects forced their way into the victims’ apartment and displayed a handgun...
An off-campus attempted armed robbery was reported to have occurred at 1:17 a.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of Greenbrier Road, according to an NIU safety bulletin.The victim reported he was walking northwest on Greenbrier Road when three males approached...
An off-campus attempted armed robbery was reported to have occurred at 1:17 a.m. today in the 900 block of Greenbrier Road, according to an NIU safety bulletin.The victim reported he was walking northwest on Greenbrier Road when three males approached...
Here is what you may have missed during winter break:NIU Student shot by policeNIU Student Quintonio LeGrier, 19, died from multiple gunshot wounds after an incident with the Chicago police, according to a Jan. 5 Northern Star article.By Jan. 8, a GoFundMe...
An off-campus home invasion was reported to have occurred at 5 a.m. today in the 800 block of Spiros Court, according to an NIU safety bulletin.The victims reported two male suspects forced their way into the victims' apartment and displayed a handgun...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.Dec. 3• Larry R. Daniels, 26, of Madison, was charged with...
DeKalb resident Jack Reich speaks during the public participation portion of the City Council Strategic Plan Meeting on Thursday. Reich called for more boldness from the Council, urging them to create more concrete plans. He commended the Council for including the public in the meeting and the formation of the plan when he said, "I am proud to be a part of tonight."
An off-campus armed robbery was reported to have occurred at 6:35 p.m. Sunday at 809 Kimberly Drive, according to an NIU safety bulletin.The victim reported the suspect pointed a gun at him and demanded money as the victim made a food delivery at the...
