SPRINGFIELD—In an effort to gain the money necessary to bring faculty salaries up to the state average level, the Board of Regents Thursday endorsed all proposed tax increases in Gov. James Thompson's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 1987-88. Under...

A decrease in the number of NIU scholarship and grant recipients and the amount of money they receive might result if Illinois Governor James Thompson's tax increase proposal is not passed, according to an Illinois Board of Higher Education report. At...

The Delta Sigma Phi (Delta Sigs) fraternity received its charter April 11 after 1 1/2 years of existence at NIU. "For an organization to get a charter in that short a period of time is commendable," said Patrick Naessens, activities director for Greek...

NIU students majoring in a health field, with a permanent residence in Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, Grundy, LaSalle or Will county might be eligible for one of six $1,000 scholarships. The American Lung Association of North Central Illinois is offering six...

The total cost of remodeling, equipment purchases and maintenance for the home of former NIU President Clyde Wingfield is scheduled for release in a Supplementary Financial Information report by the Illinois Auditor General. Lyle Manock, audit manager...

Because of the Student Association's recent deficit situation, more than $67,000 was retracted from SA recognized organizations' 1987-88 budgets Tuesday night. The SA deficit came about because of its lenient policy toward approving budgets, according...

If the General Assembly does not approve Gov. James Thompson's proposed tax increase, it might have detrimental effects on higher education, according to Illinois higher education officials. An Illinois Board of Higher Education report stated a budget...

The National Week of the Young Child is being observed this week with special programs and events for young people and will conclude Saturday with the Second Annual Children's Fair. Ann Beiswanger, representative for Kishwaukee Child Care, said the Northern...

NIU students might face a tuition increase of more than $200 for the 1987-88 school year if a 4 percent statewide tuition increase is rejected by the Illinois General Assembly. The Board of Regents today will vote on a motion to send parents some form...

More than 100 NIU faculty, staff and students gathered at a workshop Tuesday to determine ways to enhance college life for freshmen. The "Enhancing the Freshman Year Experience" workshop is designed to determine how to make incoming freshmen have a successful...

NIU President John LaTourette yesterday said due to a lack of funds, the university cannot correct problems addressed by a report from the Illinois Auditor General concerning NIU's computer system. At Tuesday's press conference, LaTourette said the university...

A former NIU student is showing signs of recovery after being seriously injured last October in a fight on the corner of Russell Road and Lucinda Avenue. Jeffery Voo, 22, of Flossmoor, was seriously injured after a fight with his former roommate, NIU...