The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) will induct outstanding student scholars at a private ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium of the Holmes Student Center. NSCS is an honors organization that recognizes scholar students....
The Collegiate Association of Unreasonable Social Entrepreneurs (CAUSE) will host a group of NIU social entrepreneurs with hopes to educate students about social entrepreneurship on April 5 in the Barsema Alumni and Visitor Center. Zach Fiegel, CAUSE...
Students and the DeKalb area community gathered together to experience exotic yoga poses, fix their posture and meet counselors at the 15th annual Health & Wellness Fair. The fair was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center’s...
DeKalb Township residents will vote April 9 on pooling together to save money on their electric bill. Aggregation has been a very successful program for the city, said second ward alderman Tom Teresinski. In Illinois, townships and cities are allowed...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
Tuesday
At 9:36 a.m. on March 4, an officer was dispatched to the NIU Police department in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. On Tuesday, the complainant recovered their property. This class is closed, unfounded.
At 12:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to Neptune North in regard to a report of criminal trespass. The officers arrived on scene and made contact with the individual in question. Deandre L. Martin, 19, was arrested for criminal trespass and processed at the NIU Police Department. Martin was released on $150 bond.
Inboden’s Meats, 1106 N. First St., took home several prizes at the Illinois Association of Meat Producers (IAMP) and Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Association (IMPPA). The convention is held in association with the University of Illinois Meat...
Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “There is nothing to fear except fear itself.” After playing “Slender: The Arrival” I finally understand what he meant. “Slender: The Arrival” is an indie horror game that leaves the player with only a light...
A world of podcasts is waiting for your leisurely listening pleasure, and it was created by the legendary Silent Bob character from “Clerks,” Kevin Smith. Smith, an actor, director and writer, brought to the world such films as “Clerks,” “Chasing...
The Student Association’s Michael Jackson “HIStory” tribute concert was a real thriller, paying homage to the life and legacy of the “king of pop.” The tribute concert featured singing, dancing and skits, all featuring Jackson’s legendary...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
At 9:26 a.m., Greyson J. Sygulla, 44, turned himself in on a warrant for failure to appear—driving with a suspended license. Sygulla was released on bond with a court date.
At 9:35 a.m., Macario Guerrero-Contreras, 42, was taken into custody for a warrant for failure to appear—no license and was released on bond with a court date.
At 1:14 p.m., the police department received an anonymous call. The caller advised a male was outside smoking marijuana. Following investigation, Roger Adkerson, 49, was charged with criminal trespass to real property and possession of drug paraphernalia.
At 4:18 p.m., officers responded to Walmart, 2300 Sycamore Road, in response to a report of retail theft. Following an investigation, Kleopatra P. Karamichos, 18, and Tyrashe M. Brown, 19, were both charged with retail theft and were transported to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.
The Irongate annexation would likely benefit the city of DeKalb, according to some City Council members after reviewing a housing study at Tuesday night’s meeting. The DeKalb Housing Information Project is a study created by NIU’s Center for Governmental...
Pokémon and beloved characters like Charizard have evolved into an online multiplayer form. Back in the day, Pokémon lovers found themselves spending dozens of hours catching, battling and training their Pokémon to become the greatest of all. As technology...
