I found this article while randomly searching for NIU news.  Could this be the start to getting the Yorden center paid off and getting the IPF started?

http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2010/12/14/niu-sells-bonds-to-fund-campus-improvement-projects/a4gbhgc/

HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS

The sale was done after the Illinois Board of Higher Education on Dec. 7 approved the renovation project.

The BOT voted in October to issue bonds not to exceed $135 million to be used for projects that will include the renovation of residential spaces; upgrades of electrical, heating and ventilation systems; renovations at Holmes Student Center; improvements to campus roads and parking lots; and improvements to intramural facilities on the west side of campus.

The largest share of the money – $112 million – will be used to fund improvements on campus. The remaining amount will be used to refinance existing debt to take advantage of low-interest rates and governmental bonds that will provide a refund on interest rates, Peters has said.

NIU Campus Improvement Projects

• New Intramural Sports Complex: Potential facilities include two softball/baseball fields, two football/rugby fields and two soccer/lacrosse fields, some of which might have artificial turf. Also might include sand volleyball courts, bathrooms, a concession stand, spectator seating, scoreboards and equipment storage.

I find this to be very promising but I also could be seeing more into this than what really is.

So what do you think?