DeKALB – The Sycamore Police Department has partnered with State Sen. Dave Syverson and State Rep. Jeff Keicher in an effort to keep unused prescription drugs out of circulation. A prescription drug drop-off will be held 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m....

DeKALB – When it comes to phishing for personal information, scammers only need a single bite to reel victims in.  The recent string of fraudulent emails plaguing NIU students and faculty have left some questioning the safety of their inbox. Phishing...

DeKALB – The Latino Resource Center will be sponsoring numerous events in light of Hispanic Heritage Month, the month-long holiday is observed in the United States to commemorate the history, contributions and culture of the Hispanic community. These...

DeKALB – Organizations and clubs at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday flooded the MLK Commons. They were advocating for their extracurriculars in hopes to expand their community. There was a wide variety of tables to visit including sports, Greek Life, community...

DeKALB – The long-awaited relief has arrived, as gas prices continue their incremental decline, drivers could have additional opportunities to save.  A recent GasBuddy survey encompassing 4,378 stations across the state, revealed that prices per...

DeKALB – Going to the DMV just got easier and less stressful for DeKalb residents. Starting Sept. 1, the Driver and Motor Vehicles facility located at 1360 Oakwood Street has begun taking measures to reduce wait time for individuals and make their...

DeKALB – The cookie scene in DeKalb just got fierce with the sneak peak of a Crumbl Cookie store “coming soon” sign appearing in the college town. The formerly empty property on 2564 Sycamore Road, between the GameStop and the Westside Children's...

DeKALB – Students looking for a safe and welcoming environment need not look any further as NIU was ranked as the #1 campus in Illinois for LGBTQ+ students by BestColleges.com BestColleges.com is an educational resource for college students that...

DeKALB –  After closing its doors in Spring 2020 and spending two years being a quarantine facility, Neptune Hall North officially reopened its doors this Fall semester.  According to NIU, 14,364 student enrollments during the Spring of 2023, and...

Editor's note: This piece was updated at 11:50 a.m. to reflect the area of the accident is no longer blocked. DeKALB – Around 10:09 a.m. Friday, a car crash occurred at the 1500 block of South Fourth Street. Two cars were involved, an SUV and a five-axle...

DeKALB - Huskie Nation has a defining new entrance with the unveiling of the mural painted on the Annie Glidden Road underpass. Huskies can now see new NIU decor around campus from the new NIU logo street signs and the visible red and black “Huskie...