Illinois citizens are facing conceal and carry proposals in the wake of a federal court ruling. Darren Mitchell, acting chief of the NIU Police Department, said the department is paying attention to what is happening in regard to conceal and carry and...

There’s a reason why the younger generation is considered the technology generation. With smart phones, iPods, iPads and everything in between, youths are set when it comes to electronics and technology. Apple customers download 5 million games a day...

The DeKalb Park District will host a free trial night for three of its fitness classes from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. on March 18 at the Haish Gymnasium, 303 S. Ninth St. The three classes are Tumble Junior, a gymnastics program for 3- to 6-year-olds, which runs...

A new tow policy in DeKalb is aimed at curbing rising crime rates by enacting a fee on drivers who are pulled over with outstanding criminal records. The new fee is included in DeKalb’s recent towing policy change, which states anyone pulled over who...

The DeKalb Police Department and the NIU Department of Police and Public Safety will join together in a Detective Exchange Program to help reduce crime and increase communication. Although the pairing will not begin for another week, some city officials...

Phi Kappa Sigma is hosting its annual Greek Physique competition at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. After months of dedication, student competitors get the chance to show off as they compete in a men’s body building and women’s...

The last thing Illinois politics are known for are “ethical standards.” That, however, is the reason Gov. Pat Quinn decided to veto a gambling bill that “would have added casinos in Chicago, Lake County, Rockford, Danville and the south suburbs,...

Palm trees, beach tides and swimsuit--oh my. Are you all packed for spring break? A time to relax our minds from all the tests, group projects and homework we tackle on a daily basis. Many students are heading to warmer destinations to get away from the...

Inshirah Khatib and Iman Khatib are sophomore political science students and identical twins. They were studying in the Holmes Student Center while seeking refuge from Tuesday’s snowstorm. Northern Star: What is college like with an identical twin?...

Budget games are the equivalent of mini-cupcakes. At first you think, “Wow, I don’t have the money for a gigantic cupcake at the moment, but I can afford this smaller version! I don’t really know who baked it, or what flavor it is, but its one-third...

According to his campaign website, www.mikeverbicformayor.com, mayoral candidate Mike Verbic was elected president of the CUSD #428 school board in 2007, and he served on the Governing Board for the DeKalb County Special Education Association. Verbic...

According to his campaign website, www.johnreyfordekalb.com, mayoral candidate John Rey was a founding member of the DeKalb County Education Foundation, is the current secretary and past president of the Kiwanis Club of DeKalb and is currently serving...