IN PICTURES: Downtown DeKalb welcomes Homecoming Block Party

By Mingda Wu, Photographer|October 9, 2022

NIU mascot Victor E. Huskie rides atop a convertible greeting the crowd viewing the March of the Huskies, for the 115th homecoming celebrations Thursday night on Second Street in downtown DeKalb. (Mingda Wu | 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

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)

IN PICTURES: DeKalb celebrates ‘National Margarita Day’

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

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