NIU student’s elaborate lights display draws thousands
DeKalb, Ill. — Northern Illinois University freshman Matt Baker says he simply likes to bring “a bit of magic” to the holidays. His bit of magic involves 85,000 lights, all…
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NIU engineering students tackle real-world problems at Senior Design Day
DeKalb, Ill. — It was all about affordability and making a difference for NIU’s graduating engineering students as they proved themselves during Spring 2018 Senior Design Day. The 39 team…
Economic powerhouse
NIU’s impact on regional economy estimated at $900 million a year
Ask Jeff Dobie what Northern Illinois University means to his business, and the pub owner doesn’t hesitate with his answer. “It would be hard to support a business of our…
Illinois population shifts
Rockford sees substantial decline; Naperville, Elgin, Aurora add residents
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate that Rockford, the third largest city in Illinois, is leading the state in population decline. From July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014, Rockford’s…
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