Some students were left wondering Thursday morning as to why they did not receive text notification in regards to Wednesday's shooting.Through a two-pronged emergency alert system, NIU can alert students of on- or near-campus dangers. Anyone interested...
It's not often that you can walk down the street and watch a big-haired woman in parachute pants break out her best moon walk. If you stop by the Regale Center, 124 S. California St. in Sycamore, today, that might be all you see. As part of a cooperative...
Despite a shooting in the vicinity Wednesday night, business continued as usual for Domino's, 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite P. Domino's owner Mike Hillman said employees continued to deliver food at the time of the incident despite being unable to go east toward...
Students looking to get in shape have more options than weight machines and basketball courts - NIU offers aquatic fitness as well.With pools at Gable and Anderson Halls, swimming is available to students every day."I know NIU offers student access to...
Wednesday night's shooting left several students in shock as they feared for their own safety."I don't feel safe," said sophomore pre-nursing major Jessica Prokuski. "And I don't think a lot of people feel safe."Wednesday night, Prokuski had been outside...
Social media websites can be both beneficial and a hindrance when providing information on events like Wednesday's shooting.Anna Kedyk, sophomore business administration major, heard about the shooting while on Facebook around noon Thursday."My friend...
Students accused of academic misconduct can now appeal penalties through the grade appeal process.The Faculty Senate passed the new rule during its Wednesday meeting by a vote of 22-12.Under old rules, faculty could penalize a student in whatever way...
The man charged with the 1957 kidnapping and murder of a 7-year-old Sycamore girl appeared in court Thursday morning for a motion hearing. Victor Escarcida, DeKalb County assistant state's attorney, said Circuit Judge Robbin Stuckert heard arguments relating...
The DeKalb Fire Department responded to a garage fire at 916 Haish Blvd. in DeKalb around 2 a.m. Thursday morning. There were no injuries to the occupants or fire crews. As of early Thursday afternoon, the cause of the fire remains under investigation...
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. Wednesday At 9:20 p.m., DeKalb Police received a call from...
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. Wednesday At 9:40 a.m.,...
UPDATE (10:35 a.m.): No arrests have been made in relation to the late Wednesday shooting near Lucinda Avenue, said DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler. Police are still looking for suspects. UPDATE (5:33 a.m.): DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen said the victim...
