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College of Engineering and Engineering Technology to host annual innovation showcase

DeKALB – NIU’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) will host its Innovation Showcase: The Road to 2035 on Nov. 14. The event will be dedicated to showcasing various engineering breakthroughs and innovations, as well as spotlight the transformative technologies and research driving the next decade of engineering innovation. The showcase will begin with registration, poster sessions and networking from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.…DeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

A peak inside Mr. Willy’s Dark Art and Oddities store

DeKALB — Step into the creative world of Mr. Willy’s Dark Art and Oddities, where darkness reveals unusual beauty and curiosity awaits around every corner. In the shop, tucked in downtown DeKalb at 150 E. Lincoln Highway, shelves are lined with curiosities: handcrafted spell candles, intention soaps like bergamot negative release, framed photographs of haunted locations such as the Billy Creek Village schoolhouse, handmade jewelry, spell kits, p…DeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

IFC fraternities welcome new members after successful fall rush

Interfraternity Council (IFC) chapters are now celebrating their new pledge classes after completing the main fall recruitment season. Commonly known as rush, the recruitment process typically takes place in September. It involves a series of structured events where potential new members can visit fraternity houses and meet current members. This year, many fraternities found success by emphasizing their core principles, focusing on everything …DeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

Trial postponed for former DeKalb student teacher accused of grooming, sexually abusing student

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An expected November jury trial for a former DeKalb School District 428 employee accused of battering and grooming a student has been postponed by a judge’s ruling at the request of his defense attorneyDeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

Men’s soccer: Falcons take on Northern Illinois in must-win final regular season match

BGSU men’s soccer (5-7-4, 1-3-2) battles Northern Illinois (7-4-4, 2-1-3) in the final regular season matchup of the year in DeKalb, Illinois, on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. The Huskies have already clinched their Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) tournament bid before the last matchup of the season, while the Falcons look to sneak their way into the postseason with a win, along with a UIC loss to Western Michigan. The Orange and Brown took care of b…Soccer · DeKalb Read Article

Gymnastics reveals 2026 schedule

NIU gymnastics released its 2026 schedule Thursday afternoon, blocking out 11 meets, five of which will be hosted by the Huskies. “Our first two meets are on the road, and we are looking forward to bonding time at the start of (the) season,” gymnastics head coach Dawnita “Nita” Teague said in the NIU press release. “We have five home meets this year. We love the energy at the Convo, and the athletes feed off the energy there.” In their last sea…Gymnastics · DeKalb Read Article

Golden Eagles Record Six Wins at NIU Invitational

The Golden Eagles recorded two singles wins and four doubles victories last weekendDeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

Network of Nations connects international students in DeKalb

DeKALB – Network of Nations is a non-profit religious organization that works with international students at NIU to help them adjust to life in the U.S. Network of Nations has worked with NIU in DeKalb for 25 years, as NIU noticed a growing number of international students. “The university had seen that there were an influx of international students and they wanted to have friendship programs,” said Lisa Dietrich, the executive director of the N…DeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

Edward “Ed” Hecathorn, 70

Edward “Ed” Hecathorn, 70, of Leland, IL, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. He was born April 4, 1955, in Mendota, IL, the son of Charles and Marjorie (Boltz) Hecathorn. He married…DeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

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