NIU President Doug Baker said he is not sure what a “blue legislature” and “red governor” mean for NIU and the state at Wednesday’s University Council meeting.Ibrahim Abdel-Motaleb, professor and chair of the Electrical Engineering Department,...
The first 2012 presidential debate triggered mixed reactions from members of student organizations. Members of the Black Student Union (BSU) gathered in Stevenson C Tower to watch the debate. Phillip Jones, College Democrats president, senior political...
This Tuesday's election saw the Republican Party taking control of the House of Representatives, and a getting a bigger presence in the Senate. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern Star columnists, and a guest commentator, will weigh in on this...
Tuesday night, Democrat Jim Luebke's bid for DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder came to an end. "Winning is better," Luebke said. "This type of loss is not a bad loss." He felt he made his message known to many of the people in DeKalb County, and that was...
When thinking of Illinois politics, who comes to mind? Yes, ex-Democratic governor Rod Blagojevich. He was charged with attempting to try to sell off Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. Even if I do not bring up other charges, it is clear that Blagojevich...
If you have been following the incessant news coverage of the upcoming elections, you have almost certainly heard the narrative of the disillusioned Democrat. The one who voted for hope and change, but feels like he might as well not vote at all anymore....
I'd like to ask you to vote for my friend, Jim Luebke, who's running for the office of DeKalb County Clerk. Jim and I both serve on the social ministry team at First Lutheran Church, and I know him as a caring and committed person who takes responsibility...
Name: Lisa Madigan Position: The current attorney general. Hometown: Chicago Political affiliation: Democrat Platform: Madigan’s platform is based on being an advocate for citizens. She promises to protect children’s rights as well as nursing home...
With elections coming up, no political movement is garnering more national headlines than the Tea Party. Spearheaded by dynamic figures such as Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck, the movement is riding a wave of anti-establishment backlash to surprising electoral...
