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Movie review: ‘The Trial of the Chicago Seven’

By Parker Otto | October 26, 2020

In order to be truly memorable in a genre as popular and unceasing as a legal drama, one has to have a strong and powerful voice. Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has been that voice for a long time, penning incredible films like “A Few Good Men” and “The...

The DeKalb Public Library is hosting a Microsoft Excel workshop at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24.

Test your ‘American Horror Story’ knowledge with the DeKalb Public Library

By Jacob Baker | October 23, 2020

Participants can test out their “American Horror Story” knowledge at 7 p.m. Tuesday through DeKalb’s Public Library free virtual trivia night through Zoom.  The virtual trivia night will be played through Kahoot. Participants will be challenged...

DeKalb County History Center

The Historic Tour of Homes fundraiser will be held virtually this year

By Jacob Baker | October 23, 2020

DeKALB — The recurring Pumpkin Fest tradition of the Historic Tour of Homes fundraiser by the DeKalb County Center will be held virtually this year from Saturday to Jan. 10 to learn and enjoy local history and architecture.  Tickets to the virtual...

De Mujer a Mujer meets Wednesdays at the Latino and Latin Studies Resource Center.

Latino Alumni Council to host a Day of the Dead Virtual 5K event

By Kennedy Jones | October 22, 2020

DeKalb NIU’s Latino Alumni Council is hosting a Day of the Dead Virtual 5K event. Starting at noon on Saturday until noon Sunday. Participants can attend and participate anytime between those hours.  The NIU Latino Alumni Council serves as a bridge...

Irrational Masters Rehearse for 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

Irrational Masters prepare for ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

By Colton Loeb | October 21, 2020

DeKALB—Irrational Masters, a DeKalb production company, will be putting on a socially distanced performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 7 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.  Oct. 30, according to the Irrational Masters Facebook page. Tickets are available...

The main entrance of the Egyptian theater, pictured in fall 2020, located at 135 N. 2nd St in DeKalb.

Egyptian Theatre to host Spooktacular

By Kennedy Jones | October 20, 2020

The Egyptian Theatre and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Spooktacular event, 3 p.m. Oct. 21. Spooktacular will happen in two parts: Trick-or-Treating and a Halloween movie night. Trick-or-Treating, the first part of the event,...

The Duke Ellington Ballroom, located on the second floor of the Holmes Student Center. (Northern Star File Photo)

E.B.O.N.Y. Women and the Black Male Initiative to host ‘Battle of the Sexes’

By Jacob Baker | October 14, 2020

DeKALB — E.B.O.N.Y. Women and the Black Male Initiative of NIU will be hosting a “Battle of the Sexes” event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. This event will feature an open panel discussion on a variety of topics discussing...

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Film review: ‘The Wolf of Snow Hollow’

By Jacob Baker | October 13, 2020

After his deeply personal and touching debut film “Thunder Road,” director, writer and actor Jim Cummings takes his efforts in a different direction in the form of a comedy-infused werewolf horror flick “The Wolf of Snow Hollow.” It was released...

DeKalb community members cross a foot bridge Monday over the Lagoon.

Outdoor Adventures to host second Yoga at the Lagoon

By Parker Otto | October 12, 2020

DeKALB – As the last weeks of warm weather fade, NIU Outdoor Adventures will host an outdoor Yoga at the Lagoon 4 p.m. Tuesday by the East Lagoon.  Yoga at the Lagoon, the second of two yoga events, will be hosted by Lindsay Reinhardt, a graduate...

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Film review: ‘Possessor’

By Jacob Baker | October 10, 2020

Writer and director Brandon Cronenberg, son of legendary horror icon David Cronenberg who paved the way for the grotesque body horror genre, follows closely in his father’s footsteps. However, he independently roars onto the horror scene with his new...

The main entrance of the Egyptian theater, pictured in fall 2020, located at 135 N. 2nd St in DeKalb.

Egyptian Theatre opens for Halloween events, nears end of construction

By Parker Otto | October 7, 2020

DeKALB – After months of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing renovations, The Egyptian Theatre will open to the public for in-person events throughout the month of October. Given the holiday of Halloween on Oct. 31, all of the events...

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Local restaurants adapt to Pritzker’s restrictions following denied petition

By Jamie O'Toole | October 6, 2020

DeKALB — On Saturday, local restaurants in DeKalb County were forced to eliminate indoor dining after J.B. Pritzker released restaurant and bar restrictions due to a resurgence of COVID-19 in Region One. Seven owners filed a lawsuit against Pritzker,...