DeKALB — Dozens gathered Monday at the DeKalb City Council meeting in the DeKalb Public Library to speak out against a proposed solar energy system and data storage center planned along Peace Road.  With five out of seven votes against the project,...

DeKALB – The Center for Southeast Asian Studies hosted its first lecture in its fall 2025 lecture series Friday in the Peters Campus Life building, co-sponsored by the Department of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment. The lecture was titled “The...

Correction: This story and headline were changed to differentiate between office of the speaker and cabinet positions. DeKALB – NIU’s Student Government Association held elections for both new and incumbent office holders in the office of the speaker...

DeKALB - The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center held a series of events and activities during the first two weeks of school to attract students to their new location. The GSRC is a resource center for students of all identities. It values social...

DeKALB – Faculty Senate formally endorsed a national statement in support of higher education in the face of federal funding cuts at its first meeting of the semester on Wednesday in Altgeld Hall. NIU SIGNS ONTO NATIONAL STATEMENT Faculty Senate...

DeKALB – A new NIU student swimming group, “H2O Huskies,” is making its debut this year. The club consists of six members and is actively seeking more like-minded individuals with a love for swimming. The group, advised by graduate student Rachel...

DeKALB - Gov. JB Pritzker, in collaboration with the Illinois Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, launched a program Aug. 19 which will automatically enroll students in public...

DeKALB – On Aug. 11, Washington, D.C. was put under military occupation as part of an effort by President Donald Trump to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital. “I’m announcing a historic action to rescue our nation’s capital from crime,...

The DeKalb Energy Spot opened for business this Labor Day. The business seeks to better the lives of students through the health benefits of protein powder. Located at 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite T, the DeKalb Energy Spot serves protein shakes and teas. Owner...

DeKALB – The man behind the wheel of the semi that crashed and killed a DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy last year was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Tuesday. Nathan Sweeney, 45, of DeKalb, is ordered to serve the maximum sentence for one count...

Correction: This story and headline were changed to reflect that the information in this report was provided to the Finance, Audit, Compliance, Facilities and Operations committee. DeKALB – Construction of two new buildings and energy improvement...