Due to a large number of accidents over the years, traffic signals will be installed at two intersections in DeKalb. State Senator Patrick Welch, D-LaSalle-Peru, announced Nov. 9 the Illinois Department of Transportation will begin installing traffic...

Discussions on state-mandated efforts to increase minority recruitment and retention at Tuesday's Illinois Board of Higher Education meeting brought to light NIU's contributions to that effort. IBHE member Clara Fitzpatrick said the nationwide mandate...

A memorial service for a former long-time NIU employee will be Dec. 16 at the Wesley Foundation, 633 W. Locust. Ann Congdon Bates, who died Saturday, Nov. 25, spent 14 years as dissertation adviser in the graduate program, as well as one year as a faculty...

Everyone loves a good practical joke, but sometimes the prankster's judgment becomes a little clouded. And in the midst of the mist, the little funny can go a bit too far—further than simply ticking off the butt of the joke or wreaking a little havoc...

As many as 60,000 veterans receiving benefits from the GI Bill might be affected when the old GI Bill expires Dec. 31, 1989. Soldiers who will be affected are those who were on active duty for a sustained length of time, said Mike Bates, Veterans Affairs...

Children of all ages can welcome Santa Claus and the Christmas season Monday during the lighting of the Christmas tree in downtown DeKalb. The evergreen tree used by the city is located in the parking lot of Sawyer Auto Imports, 460 E. Lincoln Hwy., will...

An NIU voluntary faculty-mentoring-student program might increase NIU's 49 percent graduation rate, but its success depends on how it is implemented. The pilot program will begin in spring 1990 semester for all new and transfer students entering NIU....

A new waste disposal contract, quickly filling landfills and state waste legislation are three concerns DeKalb needs to address in the coming months. The DeKalb City Council discussed the city's expiring garbage collection contract and a possible city-wide...

Students planning to spend Christmas and New Year's in DeKalb will not miss out on the holiday spirit with all the festivities scheduled. McCabe's Lounge & Entertainment, 323 E. Lincoln Hwy., will carry on its traditional Christmas Day dinner which...

Three republicans have announced their interest in being the state representative for the 76th district. In order to be on the primary election ballot Mar. 20, candidates must file an economic disclosure statement, statement of candidacy and a nominating...

At least 12 art works in the Student Association Art Collection, including an original Andy Warhol print signed by the artist, are reported missing or stolen. The Warhol print, "Mao Tse Tung," and three other works have been identified as stolen. No one...

Jeff Lunsford was going to get a license plate that read "3 DEGREES" after he received his doctorate next May. Sadly, he will not have the chance. Lunsford, 29, 806 Grove St., died Monday after being removed from life support systems at Saint Anthony's...