If you saw strange lights in the sky over northern Illinois on Tuesday night, you’re not alone. Rockford, Illinois resident ...

Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s dean’s list, honor roll ...

Two area students have been named to the dean's list at Northern Illinois University for the Fall 2024 semester. To earn this ...

The Horizon League got a massive boost when Butler made back-to-back NCAA championship game appearances in 2010 and 2011.

The Rockford Promise Program at NIU opens in fall 2025 for qualifying RVC transfers, offering students a tuition-free ...

Northern Illinois University (NIU) is poised to join UNLV in the Mountain West as a football-only member in 2026, a decision expected to pass during a board of trustees meeting Tuesday.

"We are excited about adding the Northern Illinois University football program to the Mountain West," said MW Commissioner Gloria Nevarez in a statement. "In evaluating NIU, the MW Board of ...

“This is a truly exciting day for Northern Illinois University, for the NIU football program and for Huskie fans throughout the country,” NIU President Lisa C. Freeman said via press release.

Something NIU football coach Thomas Hammock said after his team’s 28-20 win over Fresno State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl got me thinking. No, not the dump quote. After being showered in ...

DEKALB (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Northern Illinois University's Board of Trustees are holding a special meeting this afternoon and are expected to approve the $2 million membership fee for the school's ...

DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - Northern Illinois University (NIU) accepted a formal offer to join the Mountain West Conference (MWC) as a football-only member with one thing left to tackle: the Board of ...