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NIU administrator to retire after FBI probe

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:50:06 -0400

DEKALB, Illinois - A Northern Illinois University administrator who went on leave after an FBI investigation will retire at the end of the month.

SPOTLIGHT: Mock murder trial challenges students

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:02:24 -0400

SYCAMORE, Illinois - A murder trial held at the DeKalb County Courthouse was no easy assignment for the handful of students involved.

SPOTLIGHT: Dogs, owners benefit from obedience

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:07:09 -0400

DEKALB, Illinois - When Marcia Poff first acquired Quincy, he was a terror.

NIU starting search for new athletic director

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:47:49 -0400

DEKALB, Illinois - Northern Illinois University has started a national search for a new athletic director.

NIU begins search for new police chief

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:44:05 -0400

DEKALB, Illinois - Northern Illinois University has announced a national search for a new police chief nearly three months after firing longtime chief Donald Grady.

NIU holds farewell event for departing president

Mon, 06 May 2013 22:17:00 -0400

DEKALB, Illinois - The character and leadership of Northern Illinois University President John Peters was praised Monday during a farewell ceremony for the man who led the school when a gunman opened fire on campus, killing five.

SPOTLIGHT: DeKalb pitcher overcomes illness

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:23:21 -0400

DEKALB, Illinois - DeKalb junior Katie Kowalski grew anxious as the weeks in January passed by.

NIU's Huskie Stadium to get new scoreboard

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:07:28 -0400

DEKALB, Illinois - Northern Illinois University is adding a new scoreboards and audio systems to its football stadium.