Gory creatures, jump scares and terrifying scenes followed by blood-curdling screams are what haunted houses thrive on, here are a few nearby places that will leave everyone terrified to turn the lights off at nightBasement of the Dead, 42 W New York...

Halloween is here and businesses are running deals all over campus and DeKalb to get in the spooky spirit. College students are all about saving money. These sales are a good way to get food without spending too much. All of these are valid only today.Baskin...

PassNIU working to better food securityThe NIU community will not let its Huskies go hungry; the Husky Food Pantry and the Communiversity Gardens ensure students have food security.Food security is a growing issue on college campuses, according to a Monday...

Halloween is a night where students should pay more attention to who their costumes may be mocking and offending. While dressing up can be fun, this holiday is not an excuse to poke fun at real life struggles.Many students do not see the harm in their...

Oreo Spiders are scary, but also cute enough to eat.MaterialsOne pack of Halloween-themed OreosPull ‘n’ Peel TwizzlersRed food gelOne pack of M&M’s MinisWax paper or napkins to lay your ingredients onDirectionsLay out all your ingredients on...

We collected photos of Halloween costumes from around DeKalb and NIU.Say which is your favorite in the comments. // [View the story "DeKalb Halloween 2014" on Storify]

Pass: Illinois approves I-88 speed limit increaseStarting in January, I won’t have to be so paranoid driving 70 mph on I-88.The speed limit will be raised a whopping 5 mph at the start of the new year. Illinois Tollway’s Board of Directors voted Oct....