Alan Cesar | Northern Star

NIU President John Peters demonstrates the slider he threw for the opening pitch at the White Sox home opener. The Northern Star interviewed Peters Thursday morning in his office on the third floor of Altgeld Hall. He said it was important to him to complete that pitch because of all that had happened on campus recently.

CAMPUS  |  NIU President John Peters opens up to the Northern Star on how Feb. 14 affected him and how the university plans to move forward.

CAMPUS  |  A proposal to fund the Cole Hall renovation and construction plan announced by NIU President John Peters Wednesday will be introduced as an emergency issue to the Illinois legislature this month.

CITY  |  Illinois Secretary of State Jesse and State Librarian Jesse White awarded Illinois libraries nearly $14.2 million. DeKalb and Sycamore libraries will receive a portion.

CITY  |  DeKalb Police arrested Miguel Sangabriel, 35, of Clarence, Iowa, after a victim reported being sexually abused by Sangabriel four years ago.

CITY  |  Two proposed city housing ordinances met with fierce resistance from area landlords at a public meeting Thursday.

CAMPUS  |  Many students enjoyed the 60th anniversary of Israeli Independence Day, but Palestinian protesters argued it is not worth celebrating.