Articles filed under Northern Illinois University shooting
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McHenry student holes up in lab, hiding from a killerNov 02, 2021 4:41 pm - For two hours, they waited -- holed up in a windowless room, scouring the Web for any word about the killer on campus. Laura Raymond, 29, of McHenry had come to this stu...
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One father struggles for calm as daughter calls from campusNov 02, 2021 4:38 pm - The phone rang about 3:16 Thursday afternoon. The caller ID displayed my daughter's cell number. I figured she was calling to say happy Valentine's Day, and to beg forgi...
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Several students thinking how close they cameNov 02, 2021 4:45 pm - I was sitting at a computer in the basement of the computer science building, finishing up a project. I had my headphones on, so I didn't hear most of the commotion, but...
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Governor declares state of emergency in wake of shootingNov 02, 2021 4:45 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich declared a state of emergency in the aftermath of Thursday's shootings at Northern Illinois University, making disaster relief fund...
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Timeline: Shooting at Northern Illinois University in DeKalbNov 02, 2021 4:38 pm - Time Minute by Minute account ...
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Events, classes canceled at NIUNov 02, 2021 4:42 pm - Northern Illinois University leaders Thursday outlined plans for getting through the difficult days ahead. The university's DeKalb campus as well as satellite facilities...
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Student: 'It changes the way you look at things'Nov 02, 2021 4:44 pm - Andy Pruski, a senior English major from Lindenhurst, was reading at the neighboring Reavis Hall at the time of the shooting. Students learned through word of mouth that...
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NIU's responds with speed, informationNov 02, 2021 4:38 pm - At Virginia Tech University, the first students heard of a potential danger was two hours after the first victim had been shot. At Northern Illinois University Thursday ...
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No relief until dad hears kids' voicesNov 02, 2021 4:41 pm - I cut off the friend on the other end of the cell phone, and asked if I could call him back. I was in a meeting and would get right back to him. "Do you know why I'm cal...
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Let your children return to campus ASAP, experts adviseNov 02, 2021 4:40 pm - There's a natural temptation for parents to want to keep their children close and protect them when tragedies like the NIU shooting occur. But mental health professional...