For more than 70 years, the outdoor education camp affiliated with Northern Illinois University in Oregon has hosted thousands of elementary and middle school students each year for field trips.

A Chicago man has been indicted for allegedly carjacking two vehicles and robbing two credit unions in the city.

A roundup of notable gifts compiled by the Chronicle:. Northern Illinois University Foundation. James Baustert and Theo Bahwell Baustert gave $40 million through their Baustert Family Foundation to ...

Northern Illinois University officially announced its decision to leave the Mid-American Conference behind to become a football-only member of the Mountain West Conference, effective July 1, 2026.