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IN PICTURES: DeKalb celebrates ‘National Margarita Day’

By Gabby Crabtree and Sean Reed
February 23, 2024
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Gabby Crabtree
Sycamore resident Steve Holliday takes his first sip of his margarita from Rosita’s, located at 642 E. Lincoln Highway. Rosita’s sells Mexican food along with a selection of alcoholic beverages. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

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 packing in to restaurants for a glass or pitcher of the popular Mexican cocktail.

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Sean Reed
Lights reflect off a wall mural that reads “TEQUILA” within the main dining room of El Jimador, located at 260 E. Lincoln Highway. The restaurant opened in 2020 by four friends and co-owners, Ryan Gifford, Rudy Hernandez, Olivia Pacheco and Christopher Cardenas. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
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DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan leads the staff of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office to their seats during the law enforcement walk-through Thursday at the funeral for Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil. Musil died after a pickup truck struck her patrol vehicle from behind on March 28. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Community mourns death of deputy sheriff
Two firefighters talk through the building’s garage Tuesday at 1031 W. Lincoln Highway. The spray from a hose damaged a hanging light fixture while crews attempted to suppress the fire from within the building. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Firefighters suppress former 'Illini Tire Co.' fire
Protesters chant as passing cars honk in support. Flags blew in the strong wind as the sun beat down on the group Sunday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Palestinian support shown downtown
Crumbl baker, Ariana Cantu, packs a 12-pack box of cookies for a customer Friday. The cookie store opens at 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday, closing at 10 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and at midnight for the rest of each week. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Community catches craving for Crumbl Cookies
Rows of the Huskie-branded bourbon sit on a shelf while Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. staff hand them to purchasing patrons. Fans of the Huskies had the option to pre-order bottles or purchase them on the release day, with no limit on quantity. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Athletics releases Huskie-branded bourbon
A pumpkin sign of Wessels Family Farm is attached to a wheelbarrow on the front lawn of Wessels Family Farm Market. Starting this week, Wessels Family Farm Market, located at 2023 Sycamore Road, will begin selling Christmas trees. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Monday Moment: Thanksgiving at Wessels' Family Farm Market
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Dancers Anna Lindstrom (left) and Millicent Collins kick their legs up in unison during “The Continuum of Change (2024).” The Dance Concert consists of 16 dancers total, along with help from numerous production staff from the School of Theatre and Dance. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Spring Dress Rehearsal takes center stage
NIU freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) runs to first after hitting a double that drove in two runs during the first inning. Cohn was one-for-four during the game with two runs batted in. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Baseball drops midweek game to UIC
The Huskies baseball team celebrate after freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) hit a home run to win the game against Valparaiso on Tuesday. NIU was tied 9-9 after the top of the ninth inning until Cooper hit the home run with only one out in the inning. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Baseball defeats Valparaiso
A graphic hangs over Angelina Padilla-Tompkins sitting at a desk in the Northern Star. The Northern Star Top Editors oversee all written and digital content published by the Northern Star. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)
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Senior catcher Colin Summerhill (8) hits a ground ball to Kent State senior shortstop Kyle Jackson (4) who throws him out in the fourth inning. Summerhill would later score NIU’s first run by hitting a home run to left field earning him the single-season home run record. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Baseball falls short against Kent State
A pair of trees with faces and an owl carved into them stand in the woods. Prairie Park offers man-made and natural picturesque scenes. (Ro Hong | Northern Star)
Prairie Park offers peaceful beauty
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Sigma Nu celebrates first place for the 2024 Tugs season. Sigma Nu has earned first place in the past four Tugs championships. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Sig Nu and Phi Sig battle for Tugs championship
Phi Kappa Theta leans down against the planks in their pits against Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Phi Kappa Theta utilized the entire 15 minutes of the allocated call time to defeat Sigma Alpha Epsilon. (Ro Hong | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Best of Tugs Day 3 and 4
Delta Chi members leverage against the planks in their pits during the first match. The tuggers wore trash bag ponchos during the rain while they were not tugging to help keep their duct tape sleeves dry and retain traction. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Highlights from Tugs Day 2
Reggie Thomas, the coordinator of the NIU jazz studies program, plays the piano during his piece “Three Kids.” Three Kids” is a piece Thomas wrote about his kids and the dynamics of having three. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Reggie Thomas leads NIU jazz recital celebration
Phi Sigs eats against Phi Kaps in the final round Monday. Phi Sigs closed out the night by causing Phi Kaps to step on the rope, signifying they’re tapping out for the round and awarding Phi Sigs a point. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: 2024 IFC Tugs tournament kicks off
The Huskies celebrate a home run hit by sophomore pitcher Danielle Stewart (22) for the first at-bat of the second inning. Stewart has hit four home runs this season, the previous home run was her first grand slam of her career Wednesday at Bradley University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Softball powers past Toledo
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