William W. Grainger, an electrical engineering alumni of University of Illinois, created one of the most dominant and innovative industrial supply companies in the world. Grainger Industrial Supply, which trades on the NYSE as GWW, is a Fortune 500 company and has a valuation of just over $15 billion. While the company employees more than […]
Northern Illinois University alcohol related death considered hazing
December 18, 2012
College freshman, David Bogenberger, was found unresponsive last month in the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house and later pronounced dead from cardiac arrhythmia. The sole contributing factor was alcohol. Toxicology results revealed a blood alcohol level over 0.33, more than three times the legal driving limit for a legal aged adult. Investigators discovered that many […]
Student found dead at Northern Illinois University frat house
November 2, 2012
“It’s very sad news,” said Brad Hoey, director of communications and marketing at Northern Illinois University. “Our condolences go to the family and friends involved. We will continue to support them with our thoughts and prayers.” The body of a NIU student was found this morning at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house. NIU Police […]