The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Aug. 28, 2012 At 10:12 a.m., Michael  Randle, 21, turned...

Communications professor Arthur Paul Doederlein died at the age of 70 last Friday, an NIU Today article stated. Doederlein, who retired in 2010, served as an undergraduate studies director for the communications department for 30 years. He advised thousands...

Schnucks, 975 S. Annie Glidden Road, will host its annual Student Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Everyone is invited to attend. “It’s a very energetic, fun-filled night for families and people of all ages,” said Shnucks seafood manager Laurie...

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reviewing the case of alleged misconduct by Northern Illinois University employees, said ISP spokesperson Monique Bond. The ISP has not made a decision as to whether or not they will look into the case of the alleged...

The Center for Access-Ability Resources has changed its name to the Disability Resource Center, according to an NIU Today article. The center changed its name in response to the growing number of students with a disability, the article stated. The name...

Cassie’s Popcorn Stand, on the corner of State and Maple St. in Sycamore, plans to open a second location in DeKalb on Sept. 15. “We’re opening another stand, bigger than the one in Sycamore,” said co-owner Cassie Oltman. “We’re doing really...

Re:New DeKalb is a local organization which attempts to revitalize the downtown area. The group installed new streetlights and sidewalks, added trees and street furniture to Lincoln Highway and Locust Street, and buried and removed overhead electric wires....

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Aug. 27, 2012 At 12:06 a.m., an officer ran a license plate...

There’s an NIU club with members who fish not just for food or fun, but to beat other anglers. That club is the Huskie Bass, which was recognized by the Student Association on Oct. 16. The club has since placed 105th out of 107 at the 2012 BoatUS collegiate...

The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Aug. 27, 2012...

The NIU Operating Staff Council is looking for representation on their committees for the 2012-2013 year, said a member of the Chemistry and Biochemistry department in an email. The committees include Campus Parking, Campus Security and Environmental...

The City Council is looking to increase inspections, which could result in more fines on landlords and their tenants. The Safe/Quality Housing Task Force has teamed up with the City Council to discuss four ordinances for the community: the rental properties...