DeKalb county community members came together to explore the simple but powerful sentiment behind sharing food Thursday evening. The DeKalb County History Center hosted a community poetry event, “Eat Your Words,” in conjunction with their newest...

This Weekend Rundown Writeup includes events such as the “Mary Stuart” play from the NIU School of Theatre and Dance, a performance by the Kishwaukee Concert Band, a Saxophone Day event, OL&RO Trunk Show and an evening of tacos and jazz with Cole...

The DeKalb County History Center is hosting an event from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Thursday, based around their collaborative exhibit “Food: Gathering Around the Table.” Located at 1730 N. Main St. in Sycamore, “Eat Your Words: Food and Poetry”...

“Mary Stuart” is an intense and dramatic play presenting the antagonism between Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I of England. Although it features some historic occurrences and relations, the story is a dramatized account of the struggle of...

For fans of handmade goods and supporters of small businesses, look no further than the women-owned company 35:35 Makers Collective. Makers Collective, located at 265 W. Peace Road, Sycamore, boasts a collage of decorative items, pieces of art and...

The player base for “Helldivers 2” has skyrocketed in the last two weeks thanks to a recent update that gave the community what they had long asked for.  Since August, “Helldivers 2” was on a slow popularity decline as players grew tired of...

There are few games that have swirled up as strong a controversy as “Flappy Bird,” and the long-thought deceased legend may yet flap again in the near future.  Released in 2013 as a mobile game for iOS and Android, “Flappy Bird” is a single...

If you're looking for a good way to get your fill of ghosts, ghouls and ghastly creatures this Halloween season, set your eyes on the silver screen of DeKalb's historic Egyptian Theatre. This October, the Egyptian Theatre, located at 135 N. Second...

This weekend, annual events such as the DeKalb Corn Classic and STEMFEST return along with a concert to celebrate Latino Heritage Month and a basketball tournament for anyone looking to earn some quick cash. NIU PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CONCERT Date...

Artists, get your pens ready. October is almost upon us, and you know that means, Inktober draws near.   For the uninitiated, Inktober is a month-long drawing challenge where artists draw in ink, either physically or digitally, each day in October....

This weekend, the Epsilon Phi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will host a series of events to celebrate their 60th anniversary of being at NIU.  Events will run on campus from Friday to Sunday. All are welcome to learn about the chapter's...