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Tax hike adds to tuition cost

By Maddie Steen | July 17, 2017

Students are trading concerns over the university’s missing budget in return for a budget with a much higher cost — a 32 percent tax hike — which is not a fair deal.This budget is of utmost importance, and students can now gain an education without...

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner celebrates his win over Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn Tuesday in Chicago. Rauner claimed victory on Election Day, but incumbent Gov. Pat Quinn has not conceded as he said some votes have yet to be counted.

Funding for NIU may change under Rauner’s budget

By Kristin Maglabe | November 5, 2014

Republican Bruce Rauner’s win over Democratic incumbent Pat Quinn in the gubernatorial race could mean funding changes for NIU.Rauner, who got about 51 percent of the vote Tuesday, won over Quinn, who has yet to concede. Rauner’s budget plan includes...

Illinois to NIU: IOU $77 million

By Kyla Gardner | February 10, 2011

For the second year in a row, the state of Illinois owes NIU money. A lot of money. The state's debt to NIU of $77 million is worse than its debt at this time last year, according to a Jan. 25 Committee on Resources, Space, and Budgets Report. NIU President...