Board Chair Cherilyn Murer challenged President John Peters and Provost Raymond Alden Thursday morning to update the university's mission statement that will be later sent to the Board of Trustees for approval. At the Board of Trustees Academic Affairs,...

When for-profit companies donate to charity it can have benefits for the company as well as the community, said Mark Pietrowski, external programming coordinator of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Companies like TOMS, Venice, Calif., and Flex...

The state and attorneys for one of the men charged with the April 5 shooting at 1009 Aspen Court have potentially reached a plea agreement, said Clay Campbell, DeKalb County State's Attorney.Attorneys for Richard Van Arsdale III, 21, previously filed...

A Chicago man wanted in connection with a drug-induced homicide that occurred on July 1 is in custody, according to a DeKalb County Sheriff's press release.A warrant was issued on Oct. 13 for Irvin K. Young, 38, said Gary Dumdie, Chief Deputy of the DeKalb...

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Tuesday At 12:10 a.m.,...

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday At 11:24 p.m., a DeKalb Police officer observed...

Director of Greek Affairs Gina Gregolunas and the Women's Resource Center hosted free self-defense classes Wednesday night to promote safety for women across campus.The Rec Center, where the classes were held, provides instructors to teach basic self-defense...

The Midwest Museum of Natural History offers non-profits and businesses the opportunity to decorate Christmas trees as part of a competition known as the Festival of Trees.The Festival of Trees is in its third year and has sold out of trees with a record...

Most of us are raised to never hit anyone, especially a woman. Not everyone listens.For those who wish to press charges against abusers, CourtWatch, a victim advocate and volunteer group, is there to help.Domestic violence charges are increasing in DeKalb...

NIU's Masonic Order upholds values like freedom, philanthropy, community service and brotherhood while providing a moral center for members. Erik Calmeyer, senior OMIS major, founded the organization in the Spring of 2010. Calmeyer said his goal was to...