The combination of strong winds, dry conditions, and warm temperatures increases the risk of wildfires, particularly in grassy or wooded areas.

Central Michigan Chippewas (8-11, 4-4 MAC) at Northern Illinois Huskies (8-11, 2-6 MAC) DeKalb, Illinois; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Central Michigan faces Northern Illinois after Madi Morson scored 25 points in Central Michigan's 81-70 victory over the Western Michigan Broncos.

DeKalb, Illinois; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -16; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: Akron will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Zips play Northern Illinois.

Northern Illinois University recently announced its graduates' list for the fall 2024 semester. The university awarded over 1,150 students bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in December. Sauk Valley-area graduating students include: * Ashton: Austin Bogle,

According to UW Health data, 18 percent of the hospital network's patients in northern Illinois tested positive for influenza last week. Twenty-four people were hospitalized with the flu.

Nasir Muhammad had 19 points, James Dent Jr. and Quaran McPherson added double-doubles and Northern Illinois defeated Ball State 76-66 on Saturday night to end a six-game losing streak

With NFL buzz surrounding Northern Illinois Huskies head coach Thomas Hammock fielding calls for interviews, who could take his place? Northern Illinois in the Market for a New Head Coach? NFL insider Ian Rapoport posted an intriguing tidbit that makes people simultaneously scratch their heads and nod in acceptance.

As some northern Illinois counties fall under an Extreme Cold Warning, some school districts have announced they will be closed on Tuesday. Stephenson, Jo-Daviess, and Carroll County in northern Illinois as well as Green,

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Percentages: FG .386, FT .464. 3-Point Goals: 9-25, .360 (Brittain-Watts 4-6, Gorosito 4-10, Hill 1-3, Hernandez 0-2, Pearson 0-4). Team Rebounds: 7. Team Turnovers: None.

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) Nasir Muhammad had 19 points, James Dent Jr. and Quaran McPherson added double-doubles and Northern Illinois defeated Ball State 76-66 on Saturday night to end a six-game losing ...

Flu hospitalizations continue to be on the high side. According to UW Health data, 18 percent of the hospital network’s patients in northern Illinois tested