Large crowds gathered on Oct. 7 at the Egyptian Theatre for a spectacular musical comedy show, “An Evening With: Lewberger.” This comedy trio consists of Keith Habersberger, from the Try Guys web show, Alex Lewis and Hughie Stone Fish. They were...

Award-winning author and illustrator team, James Ransome and his wife Lesa Cline-Ransome, gave the first lecture in a series on Wednesday in the Music Building. Throughout his three-decade career, Ransome has received an NAACP Image Award and a Coretta...

If you’re looking for something to do in DeKalb this Saturday, here are some events to consider attending. Performing Southeast Asia This exhibit, created in collaboration with the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, looks at the importance of performance...

DeKALB – DeKalb residents and NIU students gathered in downtown DeKalb to celebrate NIU’s 115th homecoming on Thursday. “I am most looking forward to the community coming together to support NIU,” said Devyn Grzywa, a DeKalb resident.  Shops...

The NIU Dietetic Interns are hosting a Paris-themed special dinner 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday in Neptune Dining. There will be raffle prizes and a photo booth for people to enjoy. The menu for the dinner will include items such as chicken confit,...

Editor’s note: This article is not sponsored by Rosita's Mexican Restaurant and is not an endorsement from the Northern Star as an organization. Rosita's Mexican Restaurant has been run and operated in DeKalb by the Balli family since 1972. The...

DeKALB – Expect whimsy and family-friendly fun this Halloween season from the DeKalb Park District, which has four upcoming events planned for the community to enjoy, according to an Oct. 6 news release. DeKalb Halloween House Decorating Contest (Oct....

DeKALB – Delta Sigma Pi and OMIS (Operations Management and Information Systems) are hosting an Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. today in the Innovation Lab in Barsema Hall. The mic night event will continue to be held on the first Thursday of each month. Delta...

DeKALB – The NIU School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2022-2023 performance season with its adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” directed by professional theatre director Kay Martinovich. Performances will be held...

This weekend will be the perfect time to enjoy some sun before the winter weather. Here’s what is going on in DeKalb this Saturday. DEKALB BACK ALLEY MARKET Boho-inspired market with vintage, retro, artists, bakers, woodworkers, jewelry makers,...

DeKALB– Lewberger, a three-man comedy band based in Los Angeles, California, is set to take the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Egyptian Theater. Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis and Hughie Stone Fish, who comprise the band, were finalists on NBC’s...

The NIU internships and job fair, hosted by Career Services, starts at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Convocation Center. This event is open to students, alumni and community members. The fair is free to attend and no reservations are required. However, students...