DeKALB — The NIU School of Theatre and Dance plans to bring back live performances starting Friday in the Stevens Building. Each show will be featured for two weeks with performances starting Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Thursday...

DeKALB – To celebrate its grand reopening, Common Grounds, 2180 Oakland Drive Unit B, will host a block party from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.  The block party is free and will consist of a student art showcase, organic coffee tasting, special prizes,...

If you’re a college student, you probably drink coffee. There have been many times where I did not get enough sleep, or I had an early class, which meant having some coffee in the morning. While I prefer to make coffee at home, because you can make...

DeKALB – The Egyptian Theatre will be returning this fall with three BOO’ze & Spirits Tours, providing a perfect opportunity for fans of historical stories and haunted houses. The events will be held Sept. 24, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19 at 8 p.m....

DeKalb’s favorite annual festival, Corn Fest, is set to make its return from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29 with returning bands such as Hi Infidelity, Back Country Roads and headliner Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry.  Hi Infidelity 80s cover band...

DeKALB —The DeKalb Public Library is hosting a virtual Grey’s Anatomy Trivia Night May 13 at 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom using Kahoot, according to the DeKalb Public Library calendar. Attendees can sign up for the event through a form here.  After...

DeKALB — St. Patrick’s Day is coming, and with it brings festivities including festive food. Here are just some of the holiday food and drink specials available around DeKalb:    Fatty’s Pub & Grille  Fatty’s will be serving...

DeKalb – NIU’s Outdoor Adventures organization will be hosting a skating event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the new ice rink outside of the Student Recreation Center. There is a $5 registration fee for students and $7 for non-students. It includes...

DeKALB – The Campus Activity Board will be hosting the first virtual seminar in their Wellness Series of informative workshops and events. The seminar, titled Money Management, will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday via Microsoft Teams. Designed for...

DeKALB –Pushing Together is a non-profit organization founded in July that wants to bring music, arts and skateboarding to all kids in the DeKalb community, president and founder Ron Adamson said on a video on Pushing Together’s website.  Pushing...

DeKALB – NIU Recreation will host an Outdoor Adventure Craft Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Student Recreation Center. Participants who sign up will be making New Year's vision boards at the Rec Center, 325 N. Annie Glidden Road, according to...