Three workers who died this summer while working in Illinois corn fields have inspired a community forum on agricultural safety. The forum will be held at 7 p.m. today in the Heritage Room of the Holmes Student Center. Carrie Bueche, special projects...

Students interested in participating in the NIU LEAD SUMMIT need to submit their applications today.Regional and national leadership experts will be coming to campus for the summit at 5 p.m. Nov. 4 and 5 in the Holmes Student Center.Applications can be...

The Secretary of State's office will be on campus Monday to provide driver and vehicle services to DeKalb residents as well as NIU students, faculty and staff.According to a press release, those interested may renew their driver's license or state ID...

NIU's Student Involvement & Leadership Development (SILD) seeks volunteers to assist DeKalb residents in preparing their yards for winter. Volunteers will participate in SILD's Rake Across DeKalb event at 9 a.m. Oct. 29 in the Diversions Lounge of...

Local hotels expect more guests during homecoming week and weekend. "Everybody is sold out during homecoming weekend," said Vicky Torres, general manager of Best Western DeKalb Inn and Suites, 1212 W. Lincoln Highway. "We love homecoming weekend." Tina...

NIU will hold a depression screening from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Lincoln Room of the Holmes Student Center. NIU's Counseling and Student Development Center will host the screening in recognition of National Depression Screening Day. "It...

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,...

Students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to turn a Ford test drive into a social media competition. The Ford Focus Target Hunt will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Convocation Center's parking lot. Participants will drive...

This week, students will have the opportunity to select their representatives. Today and Wednesday are Student Association Senate elections, held at polling places across campus.The SA serves as the student voice at NIU, controlling more than $2 million...