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January 29, 2021

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Members of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department huddle outside of 1392 Oakland Drive in unincorporated Sycamore on Tuesday after two people were found dead in their residence. The investigation forced a nearly hour-long soft lockdown to Sycamore Community School District 427 schools. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

2 people found dead at Sycamore residence, suspect charged after multi-county search

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Student organizations march behind a “March of the Huskies” banner during the 2024 Homecoming celebration in downtown DeKalb. The event will return in 2025 at 6 p.m. on Thursday as part of NIU’s ongoing effort to make Homecoming welcoming for everyone. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU brings on Homecoming traditions, old and new

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Gabriel Roethle, a world music second year masters student, practices a piece composed by Johann Sebastion Bach, “Lute Suite in E minor,” on Wednesday in Room 103 of the Music Building. NIU’s International Guitar Recital Series will start at 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday with guitarist Isaac Bustos. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

International guitarists to visit NIU Music Building

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El Jimador Mexican Grill, at 206 E. Lincoln Highway, joins over 30 local businesses in celebrating NIU’s 118th Homecoming as an official Homecoming Host. Homecoming Hosts offer discounts throughout the week for students. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Local businesses roll out the red and black carpet for NIU’s 118th Homecoming

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An image shows the mugshot of Jonathan Hurst in 2020. On Thursday, Hurst was found guilty on two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of Patricia and Robert Wilson. (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office)

Jonathan Hurst found guilty on two counts of first degree murder

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