CITY | Nearly everyone has been feeling the stress of the economy, including the city of Sycamore.

CITY | With the winter months ahead, smokers are looking for better, safer ways to get their nicotine fix.

CITY | The swine flu has been a major concern for much of the year and now that flu season is setting in, many people will begin flooding hospitals over perceived infection.

Mike Greene | Northern Star

Quarterback DeMarcus Grady (3) celebrates with wide receiver Marcus Lewis (11) after a 5-yard touchdown run during NIU's 50-6 win over Eastern Michigan Thursday night. With the win, the Huskies (6-3) are now eligible for a bowl bid.

SPORTS | It only took nine games for the NIU football team to become bowl eligible, as the Huskies beat Eastern Michigan 50-6 on Thursday night.

The Northern Star won first place for National Story of the Year / Multimedia Package at the National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas Saturday.

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I wish.

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