IN PICTURES: Highlights from the Best of DeKalb
Gallery | 14 Photos Mingda Wu The NIU Recreation Center during a snowy afternoon on campus. It is the perfect place for students to exercise before heading back to their dorm room. (Mingda Wu |...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Community art work beautifies DeKalb
Gallery | 6 Photos Sasha Norman The Egyptian Theatre’s pharaoh’s face sits painted on a fire hydrant in front of DeKalb's infamous Egyptian Theatre. (Sasha Norman | Northern Star)
View ArticleHoliday schedule announced for Ellwood House Museum
The Ellwood House Museum has released its schedule for the 2023 holiday season, with two ways to experience a tour. The mansion will be decorated for the holidays by local organizations and businesses,...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Athletics releases Huskie-branded bourbon
Gallery | 11 Photos Patrons of Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. wait in line Thursday before purchasing the first bottles of the co-branded Huskie bourbon. The bourbon collaboration and release party was...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Community catches craving for Crumbl Cookies
DeKALB – Residents of DeKalb and the surrounding area welcomed Crumbl Cookies to the community during the store’s grand opening Friday. Customers packed into the storefront to be among the first to...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: DeKalb celebrates ‘National Margarita Day’
DeKALB – Tequila! “National Margarita Day” was celebrated across the country Thursday, including right in DeKalb. Margaritas were on special at multiple restaurants for the day, with many patrons...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Palestinian support shown downtown
DeKALB – Roughly 80 protesters gathered for the afternoon Sunday at Memorial Park, located at 101 E. Lincoln Highway, for a rally in support of Palestine. The protesters called for aid to be provided...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Firefighters suppress former ‘Illini Tire Co.’ fire
Gallery | 9 Photos Sean Reed Firefighters enter the former Illini Tire Co. with a hose attached to a DeKalb fire engine. Firefighters arrived on scene at approximately 11:02 p.m. Tuesday. (Sean Reed |...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Community mourns death of deputy sheriff
Gallery | 11 Photos Sean Reed DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan salutes the flag-draped casket of Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil Thursday. A public visitation, funeral and procession were held at...
View ArticleLong exposures in DeKalb after dark
Gallery | 5 Photos Mingda Wu Mcdonald’s sign shines as cars pass on Feb. 11 along Lincoln Highway. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)
View ArticleOrganizations wanted to march in DeKalb Memorial Day Parade
DeKALB – The city of DeKalb is seeking community groups to walk in the upcoming Memorial Day Parade. The Memorial Parade on May 27 is in need of entries to participate in the parade, meant to honor...
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