NIU Provost Kendall Baker will discuss his "Working Priorities" paper dealing with NIU's budget when he meets with the Council on Instruction Nov. 19. The council decided Nov. 5 they would develop a list of questions to address to Baker. In addition,...

Eight balloons drifted to Canada from Huskie Stadium, the launching pad for Sigma Sigma Sigma's Balloon Ascension Contest. More than 1,000 balloons were released by about 35 Tri-Sig women for their national philanthropy project during the National Anthem...

Two sexual assaults which occurred locally within the past three weeks are under investigation, DeKalb Police Sgt. Charles Kross said Friday. Although rumors about a string of rapes have been circulating on Greek Row, Kross confirmed only two assaults...

NIU President John LaTourette Saturday assured Hispanic students of his personal interest in helping them obtain degrees from the university. While addressing students' parents, who gathered at a potluck organized by the University Resources for Latinos...

SPRINGFIELD -NIU was granted permission to spend the revenue from the $150 tuition increase next semester as it comes in but received no additional general revenue funds when the state legislative session ended Friday. In a deal struck between Gov. James...

Student Association President Jim Fischer's appointment of SA Sen. Joe Annunzio to the University Committee on Reserve Officers Training Corps was approved by the SA senate Sunday. Annunzio was the only appointee Fischer brought to the senate this week....

Local health officials said victims of sexual assault should report to a hospital immediately in order for evidence to be obtained and medical attention, including counseling, to be administered. Donna Lalley, Kishwaukee Hospital clinical nurse specialist,...

A five-year $450,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute is enabling an NIU associate professor to probe the molecular processes involved in causing cancer. Biological Sciences Associate Professor T. Daniel Griffiths applied for the grant and is...

Editor's note: This is the last of a four-part series about alcohol-related problems in the Greek Row area. Part four focuses on sexual assault at NIU. While NIU cannot prosecute cases of sexual assault, the judicial board can take action against persons...

SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois House of Representatives did not discuss Senate Bill 1520 Thursday, leaving the university's ability to spend tuition money as it is received uncertain for today. ep. John Countryman, R-DeKalb, said he saw more than 50 amendments...

A study commissioned by the City of Chicago proposing a buyout of Commonwealth Edison's Chicago system, which includes the DeKalb area, would be a "loser" for all involved, an Edison spokesman said. The proposal, released Wednesday by Chicago Mayor Harold...

The decrease in DUI arrests made by DeKalb and University Police since 1986 shows the stricter law has had deterrent effects. DeKalb County Police Lt. Kevin Hickey said he believes the law has been effective. "It seems to show up in people's attitudes....