The average cost per gallon of gas in the United States has risen 4.5 cents in the past week, bringing the national average to $3.07.  In Illinois, gas prices have risen 16 cents higher in January compared to December 2023, rising from $3.03 to $3.19...

DeKALB – The Association of Black Psychologists, a student-led organization run through the NIU department of Psychology, allows members to meet once a week to talk about current topics and events happening around the world involving the Black community.  ABPSI,...

DeKALB - Jumping into a cold tub of water in the middle of February sounds like a dare, but the Special Olympics challenges NIU students to participate in a Polar Plunge. At 10 a.m Saturday, Feb. 17 in the Huskie Stadium, the Special Olympics will host...

DeKALB – In the Student Government Association’s first senate meeting of the year, the senate granted recognition to seven student organizations. SEVEN NEW STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED “Some of these orgs are from last semester, some of them...

DeKALB – If you have experienced long lines waiting for a bathroom at NIU’s Recreation Center, expect to wait a little longer.  The first phase of renovations to the Recreation Center’s locker rooms is already underway with an expected completion...

DeKalb – Starting Monday, NIU’s Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development will celebrate Global Community Engagement Week.  11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday the division of OERD will host a table at the Holmes Student Center...

DeKALB – Using the “Huskie Pride” sculpture as their platform, a crowd gathered Thursday in support of Palestine. At approximately 1:10 p.m. a crowd of about 30 people gathered. Students took turns sharing their stories or addressing the death...

DeKalb – The first Faculty Senate meeting of the year discussed updates on the AI Design Assistant pilot program, the search for an executive vice president and provost and changes of the Faculty Senate bylaws.  AI DESIGN ASSISTANT  Stephanie...

DeKALB – Getting brake checked, tailgating or cutting someone off in the left lane. An epidemic of aggressive driving, known as “road rage,” has infected drivers all over the U.S. and Illinois is campaigning against it. “Road Rage. Don’t...

DeKalb – The Young Trailblazers Panel will bring four CEOs and founders of businesses and organizations to speak about entrepreneurship and building success with students and community members for free.  The panel will take place at 5 p.m. Feb. 1...

DeKALB – Shiny chrome, slick lines and visceral horsepower are rolling into town.  Classic Auto Haus of Geneva is opening its new indoor showroom next month at 215 N Fourth Street in Dekalb.   According to owner Steve Turner, the family-owned business...

DeKALB – NIU will contribute $2.5 million to the city for the usage of the Huskie Bus Line for 2024.  The five-year intergovernmental agreement for the university to use the buses for an integrated transit system operated by the city recently ended...