By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
| May 7, 2023
DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log.
Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any case “closed by exception” means the case is closed due to circumstances...
DeKALB – Many NIU students go through the experience of joining clubs and exploring new opportunities, but for graduating students in the military, the college experience is wholly unique.
According to NIU’s Military and Veteran Services, NIU has...
DeKALB – The DeKalb Police Department issued its 2022 annual crime report, finding a decrease in violent crimes from 2021, whereas traffic safety issues have increased dramatically.
The city saw an increase in traffic violations of almost 1,000 citations,...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| May 3, 2023
DeKALB – DeKalb’s only wine bar and retail wine establishment will soon be opening in the downtown area.
Class VI, 214 E. Lincoln Highway, will have classic cocktails, a big wine selection including International and California wines, and beer...
DeKALB – Hot water has returned to some residents of Stevenson Towers as of Wednesday after residents lost their ability to take a hot shower for almost a week.
According to NIU’s Public Information Associate Joe King, hot water returned to Stevenson’s...
Correction: This piece has been updated to reflect that the construction will take place between I-88 and I-38 and that the four additional lanes will taper down to two lanes as it reaches Macom Drive. The construction will not be taking place between...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| May 2, 2023
DeKALB – A new campus initiative called Edible Campus plans to make fresh produce readily available for students, faculty and staff on campus.
The project has several goals, such as addressing food insecurity, educating on sustainable food systems,...
DeKALB – Since Neptune Hall North closed its doors in Spring 2020, its entrance has stood vacant in the center of campus, but come Fall 2023, NIU will be opening the residence hall’s doors once again.
“Housing and Residential Services is reopening...
Clarification: This headline was updated to better reflect that the money for the Safe Passage shelter is still a proposal and not guaranteed.
DeKALB – As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, Rep. Lauren Underwood made a proposal to address...
DeKALB – Colorful lights shined and the sound of applause filled the air as students and faculty gathered in celebration for the 27th Annual NIU LGBTQ+ Pride Awards.
The award ceremony takes place every year to honor the accomplishments of students...
DeKALB – Cole Hensley was named the Student Government Association’s speaker of the Senate with a vote of 11 to 6 against interim Speaker Debbie Allen.
Hensley advocated for more disciplined leadership in his speech where he said he would hold...
DeKALB – Local leaders Lesli Melendy, executive director of the Metro West Council of Government, and Jonelle Bailey, executive director of the Sycamore Park District, represented female leadership at the prestigious Emerging Women Leaders event with...
