On Sunday, Frank Van Buer Plaza turned into a dance floor as the city welcomed its first-ever House Music Fest. Hosted by Behind The Beats, the free event brought together DJs, food trucks and a crowd ready to move. Behind The Beats, a local production...

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of food options at NIU, you aren't alone. The transition to college can be tough, but eating well doesn’t have to be. NIU has many resources and dining options to make eating healthy on campus easy...

Ears and walls rattled alike on Saturday night at Fargo, where four Illinois rock bands turned the intimate venue into a grunge-fueled mosh haven.  The show, held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the venue within the indoor skatepark and skateshop, brought...

Burning Cicada will host its annual Arts and Music Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road. Event organizer and CEO of Burning Cicada Byron Wise started this event to help those in the DeKalb community. “The...

In this Weekly Writeup, you can find events such as inspirational get togethers, homecoming decorating and video contests, early fall celebrations and more.  CRAFTING CONNECTIONS Date and Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday  Location: Holmes...

Vintage lovers, rejoice: DeKalb Vintage Fest returned with a bang after a one-year hiatus, converting the NIU Convocation Center into a retro wonderland from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. With free entry and modest parking fees — $9 prepaid, $12...

Saddle up, Huskies! On Friday, the wild west rode into DeKalb and students showed up ready for a good time. The Huskie Hoedown, a western-themed event, had students in cowboy hats and boots filling MLK Commons. The Campus Activities Board event featured...

What does it mean to be a “normal” family?  The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Next to Normal” tackles this topic: Exploring one family’s struggle with mental illness. Directed by Jan Booth, the show is currently running at Stage Coach...