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...
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...
DeKALB – Ellwood House Museum is opening its doors to two upcoming events, an Evening at Elcourt and Tea Party at Ellcourt.
EVENING AT ELLCOURT
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 12 at 420 Linden Place, Ellwood House Association will be hosting Evening at Ellcourt.
Evening...
DeKALB – A new president of the Faculty Senate was appointed in Wednesday’s final Faculty Senate meeting of the year.
Ben Creed, an assistant professor in educational administration, has been welcomed as the next Faculty Senate President. Creed...
By Evan Mellon, Assistant News Editor
| April 27, 2023
DeKALB – DeKalb County residents might have unclaimed money in their name, and a program from the Illinois State Treasurer is looking to reunite millions to the residents they belong to.
I-Cash is a program run by the office of Illinois State Treasurer...
DeKALB – Eid al-Fitr is a time of faith, unity and giving, a celebration that was shared by the Muslim Student Association.
Tuesday at the Asian American Resource Center, NIU students were given the opportunity to learn about the Muslim holiday Eid...
DeKALB – Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office has provided $15.3 million in funding for a home repair and accessibility program called the Home Repair and Accessibility Program which aims at helping low-income homeowners.
According to the Illinois Housing...
