Michael B. Erickson, 20, was arrested Monday afternoon in DeKalb. Authorities conducted a search of his dorm room and collected multiple electronic devices containing thousands of images of suspected ...

Michael Erickson, a 19-year-old student at Northern Illinois University, has been charged with 21 felonies after authorities allegedly found thousands of images of suspected child sex abuse materia… ...

NIU mourns 15 years after campus massacre On the afternoon of Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, a gunman opened fire at Cole Hall on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb – killing five ...

DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO) — Police say an NIU student has been arrested and charged with production and distribution of child pornography after authorities discovered thousands of illicit images in ...

Police say an NIU student has been arrested and charged with production and distribution of child pornography after authorities discovered thousands of illicit images in his possession.

DEKALB - Tens of thousands of NIU supporters gathered here Sunday for one giant, heartbreaking family reunion. Together, they formed a web of humanity that defied the horrific acts of a lone gunman.

After DeKalb Police's press conference Saturday, NIU President John Peters issued a statement, expressing deep concern and sadness. "I know that all of the NIU community is distressed from this news.

Northern Illinois University students now have a convenient and environmentally friendly way to charge electronic devices on ...

DEKALB, Ill. (WLS) -- A bomb threat canceled classes and forced the evacuation of all buildings at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb and three branch campuses Thursday night. School officials ...

DeKALB - The NIU football team followed its win at Power 5 Boston College to open the season with a 14-11 loss to FCS Southern Illinois on Saturday at Huskie Stadium.