Because of unplayable field conditions at Ralph McKinzie Field, Northern Illinois baseball’s home-opening series with Mid-American Conference foe Kent State has been moved to Les Miller Field on the campus of the University of Illinois-Chicago.
Les Miller Field is located at 901 W. Roosevelt Road in downtown Chicago, near Interstate 90/94.
Admission is free to the...
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Due to the National Weather Service’s heavy snow forecast, the City of DeKalb is highly encouraging residents and visitors to use off-street parking.
It is likely that a snow emergency will be declared Tuesday, March 5, with the possibility of a total parking prohibition for the duration of the snow cleanup operation. Residents can use...
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As NIU’s meteorologist, I have often been asked the following about the weather of 2012 and early this year: “What’s going on here?”
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With the first snowfall of the season predicted for Thursday, university employees and students are reminded that there are numerous ways to check if the weather has forced the university to cancel classes or close campuses.
The quickest way is the university’s Winter Weather Information web page, which can be reached by clicking on the...
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Severe weather has already impacted parts of Illinois and neighboring states thus far in 2012, and during Illinois’ Severe Weather Awareness Week, which runs through March 10, Northern Illinois University reminds all students, faculty, staff and visitors to be prepared for severe weather conditions such as flooding, thunderstorms and tornadoes and have emergency plans...
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With the winter storm season here again, the NIU Department of Police and Public Safety provides the following recommendations to heed during extreme winter weather conditions.
Stay indoors if possible
Residents should have a battery operated radio, extra blankets, and a three-day supply of essentials such as water, non-perishable foods, first-aid supplies, medication, pet supplies and...
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NIU campus locations and offices are open for normally scheduled activities.
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for moderate to heavy snow and blowing snow for NIU-Naperville (DuPage County) and NIU-Hoffman Estates (Cook County) until 9 a.m. CST Friday.
NIU’s main campus in DeKalb, as well as NIU-Rockford and the Lorado Taft Field Campus remain under a...
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Because of this week’s excessive heat, the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Concert in the Park will be performed indoors tonight at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall of the NIU Music Building.
The free concert begins at 8 p.m., and the auditorium is accessible to all. Signs have been modified at Hopkins Park to alert and direct...
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A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for central DeKalb County until 2:45 p.m.
At 1:44 p.m., the National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter-size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. This storm was located near Shabbona and moving east at 10 mph.
Locations impacted include DeKalb and Cortland. Heavy rains flood roads quickly;...
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It’s safe to say NIU students Adam Turchioe of Wheaton and Phillip Jagielo of Westmont are on cloud nine.
The pair of meteorology students landed internships with arguably the most respected weatherman in the business: Tom Skilling of WGN-TV, WGN Radio 720 and Chicago Tribune fame.
Turchioe, a junior, and Jagielo, a senior, have worked behind the...
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