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.,...
By Matt Liparota and Kyla Gardner
| September 29, 2011
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...
Voter turnout for this year's Student Association Senate election fell from last year, continuing a steady decrease since 2009.The race concluded last night with 937 votes counted. Forty students were elected, which constitutes a full Senate.In 2010,...
Several downtown businesses in DeKalb will host a "Girls Night Out" event from 5 to 8 p.m tonight to benefit the American Heart Association."It seems like a great way to show what I believe is a worthy cause," said Debbie Witmer,co-owner of O'Leary's...
Three Chicago men accused of committing armed robbery appeared in court Wednesday morning for a bond hearing.Jontiez Brooks, 18, Tory Hill, 21, and Pierre Black, 20, were charged with armed robbery, aggravated robbery, robbery and gambling. Brooks is...
The DeKalb Public Library will hold a bird-watching event Saturday to kick off its Big Read Month. "How to Spot a Falcon" will begin with a presentation from Peggy Doty, extension educator, environmental and energy stewardship for Boone, DeKalb and Ogle...
The man charged with the kidnapping and murder of NIU student Antinette "Toni" Keller appeared in court Wednesday for a status hearing.William "Billy" Curl, 35, is charged with murder, arson and criminal sexual assault. Charles Criswell Jr., DeKalb County...
