Despite early morning rain, 127 cyclists came to support the Egyptian Theatre during its fourth annual "Ride Like an Egyptian" bike-a-thon Saturday morning.All proceeds for the event go to the Egyptian Theatre, enabling it to continue operations and maintenance,...
Students looking for a major or minor will have the chance to investigate Monday at the Exploring Majors Fair, sponsored by the Academic Advising Center.The fair will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Duke Ellington Ballroom in the Holmes Student Center."I...
The city is holding an online survey to determine which businesses residents would like to see brought to the area. DeKalb intends to discover what types of businesses residents frequently visit in nearby areas and determine if it would be feasible to...
According to police reports, DeKalb Police received a report of shots fired in the 1200 block of Blackhawk Road early Saturday morning.Reports state a witness said at about 3:04 a.m., a loud argument took place on the west side of Blackhawk Road where...
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. Thursday At 7:50 p.m., DeKalb Police responded to the 900...
A motion hearing for one of the former NIU students charged with the April 5 shooting of NIU linebacker Devon Butler at 1009 Aspen Court was rescheduled at a hearing Friday morning. According to court documents, attorneys for Richard Van Arsdale III,...
Kishwaukee Hospital will host a day of free mammograms, pap smears and breast examinations Saturday.The tests help to catch cervical and breast cancer before it spreads or develops, said Sharon Emanuelson, director of marketing at Kishwaukee Hospital....
The Campus Recreation Center will host a number of group fitness classes throughout the week.In order to take classes, one has to purchase a fitness pass at $64 a semester or $103 for the entire year.Classes offered include belly dancing, body combat,...
Donning track suits and running shoes, Huskies will gather near the Convo this weekend to remember one of their own.The Will McDermott Huskie Hustle 5K will take place at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday near the NIU Convocation Center.The race is in the memory of...
The Switchfoot/Anberlin show scheduled for Oct. 2 has been canceled, according to a press release from the NIU Convocation Center. The release contained a quote from Eden Concerts and Festivals Group Inc. saying the cancellation was, "due to circumstances...
Former NIU President Clyde J. Wingfield died Thursday, according to NIU Today. He was 80. Wingfield served as NIU's ninth president for 10 months from July of 1985 to May of 1986 in a term marked by controversy. Wingfield earned his bachelor's and master's...
Critical Mass plans to hit Lincoln Highway Friday to bring awareness to bicyclists. "Critical Mass is a group of cyclists biking together to bring awareness to the bikers in DeKalb," said Critical Mass coordinator Dave Anianas Jr. Accidents involving...
