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Ball State hosts the Northern Illinois Huskies after Jermahri Hill scored 21 points in Ball State's 86-84 overtime victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles.

Northern Illinois University marked 17 years Friday since five students were killed and dozens more injured in a mass ...

The university said its aware of the challenges and it "implemented a lottery system in November to ensure a fair and ...

"This legislative session, Illinois has the opportunity to transform the way in which it supports its college students to ...

Northern Illinois Huskies (5-15, 1-7 MAC) at Toledo Rockets (12-8, 6-2 MAC) Toledo, Ohio; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -13; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northern ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The National Alliance on Mental Illness Northern Illinois launched a monthly initiative to connect community members with volunteer opportunities that align with their skills.

In these November incidents, he allegedly illegally entered bike cages at university dormitories. The man was arrested on Nov. 29, and police seized a U-Haul truck full of suspected stolen ...

In these November incidents, he allegedly illegally entered bike cages at university dormitories. The man was arrested on Nov. 29, and police seized a U-Haul truck full of suspected stolen ...

A bill was passed in the Utah House that would restrict transgender people from living in housing that aligns with their gender identity. 'Never Miss a Super Bowl Club:' These octogenarian NFL ...

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Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Ball State Cardinals (9-9, 3-3 MAC) at Northern Illinois Huskies (4-14, 0-6 MAC) DeKalb, Illinois; Saturday, ...