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...

DeKALB – Anticipation filled the air as thousands of NIU students made their way to the Holmes Student Center on Saturday night to see Waka Flocka Flame take the stage and kick off NIU’s 115th homecoming celebration. NIU’s Campus Activities Board...

DeKALB – The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra is presenting “Clown Princes,” a silent film by Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd, accompanied by historic scores played by a live orchestra. The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra is dedicated to recreating...

DeKALB – Tails Humane Society is hosting their annual Mutt Strut 5K Run & Walk-A-Thon on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The event benefits the more than 3,400 animals cared for at Tails Humane Society each year. The race begins and ends at Hopkins...

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will be holding an after-hours concert “Honey on the Rocks” on Saturday with selections from Danny Vapul and Jill Buhagiar’s favorite jazz, pop and potential surprise songs. Vapul has spent 40 years as a band...

NIU’s 115th homecoming will introduce over 40 festivities and events to welcome home Huskies in a week of celebration.  The Huskies Homecoming Block Party will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 6 on Second Street and Palmer Court in downtown...