EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: College presidents want guns kept off campus

In December, the 7th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Illinois could no longer sustain a complete ban on the public carrying of concealed weapons. Judicious as that ban was, it could not withstand the court’s ruling. As a result, the Illinois General Assembly must develop legislatio…

GUEST COMMENTARY: 'It's complicated' not enough in response to mass shootings

The week following Valentine's Day 2008, my phone never stopped ringing. "More guns to teachers"; "fewer guns", "let's arm the student's" and "let's ban all guns" were among the emotionally charged messages hurled in my direction. Contained in each message was the requisite need to assign bl…

Gary man gets stuck with stranger's student loan debt

Every month since 2009, the U.S. Department of Education has taken between $80 and $290 of Vernon Williams' disability check to pay back student loans to Northern Illinois University.

Markham man pleads not guilty in Northern Illinois student death

SYCAMORE, Ill. | A Markham man has pleaded not guilty in the fatal shooting of a Northern Illinois University student last year.

Life goes on for Hanover Central wrestling team

CEDAR LAKE | Hanover Central wrestling coach Nick Petrov made an impassioned speech to start Monday morning's practice.

Crete woman plans career in marriage, family therapy

Getting to know of Jessica Collinsgrove

Crete woman plans career in marriage, family therapy

Jessica Collinsgrove, 22, of Crete, was selected to carry a departmental flag at Northern Illinois University commencement in DeKalb, Ill.

Illinois universities: Half is not enough

SPRINGFIELD | Four years at one of Illinois' state universities is getting expensive. The men who run the state's 10 schools admit that.

Northern Illinois University announces fall 2010 dean's list

DEKALB, Ill. | Northern Illinois University has announced its fall 2010 dean's list students.

Northern Illinois University announces fall graduates

DEKALB, Ill. | Northern Illinois University announces the awarding of undergraduate and graduate degrees at its fall 2010 commencement ceremonies held Dec. 11 and Dec. 12. Information released by the NIU Office of Registration and Records and by the Graduate School shows new graduates from t…

Football player braves elements to send letter of intent

Maybe the U.S. Postal Service should look at recruiting Homewood-Flossmoor offensive lineman Aidan Conlon.

N. Illinois prepares for Humanitarian Bowl against Fresno St.

BOISE, Idaho | On a Friday night in Detroit two weeks ago, Northern Illinois saw what would have been its first Mid-American Conference title in nearly 30 years slip away.

Where Are They Now?: T.J. Lux going into NIU Hall of Fame

Former Northern Illinois men's basketball coach Brian Hammel can recall all the contributions T.J. Lux made to the program.

Spann, Harnish lead Northern Illinois to football win

DEKALB | Chad Spann rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns, while Chandler Harnish threw two TD passes and had a scoring run as Northern Illinois beat Buffalo 45-14 Saturday.