This fall, Northern Illinois University announced it would be closing its Lorado Taft Field Campus in Ogle County. WNIJ’s ...

Northern Illinois shut out Akron in the second half in a 29-16 victory on Wednesday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Johnson had 104 yards rushing on 21 carries. Williams ran nine times for 101 yards that included a 71-yard touchdown run that ended the scoring with 7:56 remaining.