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DeKalb Police uncover 48 pounds of cocaine

By Jessi Haish | September 30, 2013

DeKalb | Two Arizona men are being held after being found with 48 pounds of cocaine.Terance T. Prigge, 53, of Phoenix, and Matthew B. Gruender, 52, of Phoenix, are being held on bond of $10 million each.At 10:26 p.m. Sept. 21, DeKalb police received a...

Williams placed on paid leave following FBI's search

Williams placed on paid leave following FBI’s search

By Kelly Bauer | March 8, 2013

Eddie Williams, chief of operations and executive vice president of Finance and Facilities, has been placed on paid leave following Wednesday's FBI probe. According to a news release from the university, the choice was made "in light of recent events."...

Campbell files request for state PD to investigate NIU Police Department, chief

Campbell files request for state PD to investigate NIU Police Department, chief

By Northern Star Staff | November 5, 2012

DeKalb County state’s attorney Clay Campbell has formally requested an investigation of the NIU Police Department and NIU Police Chief Donald Grady. Campbell’s office requested the investigation be led by the Illinois State Police (ISP) and for the...

Campbell wants NIU Police Department, chief investigated by state PD

Campbell wants NIU Police Department, chief investigated by state PD

By Northern Star Staff | November 5, 2012

DeKalb County state’s attorney Clay Campbell has formally requested an investigation of the Northern Illinois University Police Department and Chief Donald Grady, according to a news release Monday. Campbell’s office has requested the investigation...

NIU spills the (coffee) beans on investigated fund

By Kelly Bauer & Felix Sarver | August 30, 2012

Update, 9:05 p.m.: Clay Campbell, DeKalb County state's attorney, said he knew the coffee fund existed before the announcement was made today. Campbell said he has an obligation as a state's attorney not to comment on an ongoing investigation. He said...

Illinois State Police review alleged misconduct at NIU

By Northern Star Staff | August 28, 2012

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reviewing the case of alleged misconduct by Northern Illinois University employees, said ISP spokesperson Monique Bond. The ISP has not made a decision as to whether or not they will look into the case of the alleged...

I-88 construction will close Annie Glidden exit, entrance ramps

By Joe Palmer | April 11, 2012

Students will have to find a new way to get to Northern Illinois University, as I-88 and I-294 construction continues. The resurfacing of I-88 between Route 56 in North Aurora and Illinois Route 251 in Rochelle began April 1 and will continue through...

Police see decrease in traffic arrests for 2011 homecoming

By Dave Gong | October 21, 2011

DeKalb Police reported the lowest number of traffic arrests during this year's homecoming weekend since 2006, according to statistics provided by the DeKalb Police Department. DeKalb Police reported 71 total traffic arrests over the weekend, a decrease...