Doug Baker

Thursday’s meeting of Northern Illinois University’s Board of Trustees was long, reflecting a lengthy agenda. What it wasn’t, was fraught or…

When Illinois public officials are dismissed for misconduct, they sometimes are awarded large severance packages – which are paid for by taxpayers. A new…

DeKalb resident Misty Haji-Sheikh is entitled to some reimbursed attorney’s fees and costs in an Open Meetings Act case against Northern Illinois…

Northern Illinois University continues to get "written up" for the way it manages tracking of property and equipment. According to a compliance audit…

The Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees could take another vote next week regarding Doug Baker's Presidential Transition Agreement.A judge…

DeKalb County Judge Bradley Waller granted a temporary restraining order on Friday that bars Northern Illinois University from taking further action…

UPDATE: (8/1/17) NIU spokesman Joe King confirms Dr. Baker was paid in full as of July 15, 2017.PREVIOUS: The case of whether the Northern Illinois…

Northern Illinois University’s Board of Trustees has released its final annual evaluation of former NIU President Doug Baker. It echoed earlier reviews by…

DeKalb County Board Member Misty Haji-Sheikh is suing Northern Illinois University over outgoing-President Doug Baker's severance package.Haji-Sheikh…

Northern Illinois University’s Board of Trustees Wednesday voted to make NIU Executive Vice President and Provost Lisa Freeman Acting President, effective…