An NIU student has been charged with several counts of domestic battery stemming from a domestic dispute on Aug. 25. Ronald J. Young, 24, of Chicago, has been charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, which is a class A felony, two counts...

On Aug. 26 Board members of the Illinois Tollway approved an I-88 Peace Road--ramp reconstruction project for both the westbound on-ramp and the eastbound off-ramp to Peace Road. Both will be completely resurfaced. "Each ramp will be completely remodeled...

The first time I met Tony Heilmann I was leaving the Walmart parking lot and saw him holding a sign on a piece of cardboard with some writing stating he was selling candy. I always feel sympathetic for anyone who has to humble themselves and hold a sign...

A former NIU student accused of possessing child pornography is out on bond. John E. Burns, 25, of DeKalb posted 10 percent of his $100,000 bond late Wednesday morning, DeKalb County Jail officials said. Burns is charged with 10 counts of aggravated child...

New Residence Hall: PASS. We’re giving NIU a passing grade to the new residence hall they want to build. Let’s face it: NIU cannot mark its housing as its strong suit. No prospective freshman is going to go back home and rave to their parents, “I...

Due to a roommate SNAFU toward the end of summer, the school year started and I found myself homeless. Very few things are more nerve-racking than having no place to live and having no one as a potential roommate. It causes much stress and many headaches,...

For those returning to campus, DeKalb may seem like essentially the same place you left back in May: a small but vibrant island of college life rising out of a sea of cornfields. However, one subtle difference you may have missed is the fact that the...

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. TUESDAY At 9 a.m., a...

Homesick freshmen who wish to send letters or packages to their loved ones are popular customers in the local post office, but for those who lack transportation, sending a package can be a hassle. On campus, students can search near and far to find stamps...

What is the hardest thing/best thing about starting school again this fall? "Just accepting expectations from teachers. The first day seems overwhelming and impossible. I like the newness and something to look forward to." -Laura Phiachantharath, junior...