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President of Pumpkin Fest Committee, Bart Desch, hands DeKalb county resident Gary Mullis a slice of cake during the opening ceremony

Return of pumpkin Festival

October 26, 2017

President of Pumpkin Fest Committee, Bart Desch, hands DeKalb county resident Gary Mullis a slice of cake during the opening ceremony

DeKalb resident, Jose Rosas, participates in the fun by testing out a kite in the sky at Kite Fest on Sunday.

Dekalb welcomes back Kite Fest

September 11, 2017

DeKalb resident, Jose Rosas, participates in the fun by testing out a kite in the sky at Kite Fest on Sunday.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was welcomed by students, administrators and faculty of NIU inside the Sandburg Auditorium on Tuesday. Jackson brought emphasis in saying, “This land is our land, it was made for all of us”. This message carried through the entire day as the exhibit touched on many social injustices, current events and politics.

Civil rights activists returns to NIU

September 7, 2017

Jesse Jackson returns to NIU Tuesday after nine years. The civil rights activist and political figure welcomed in the traveling exhibit, “Quilts and Human Rights”. The event kicked off in the Sandburg Auditorium and concluded in Cole Hall. The exhibit...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was welcomed by students, administrators and faculty of NIU inside the Sandburg Auditorium on Tuesday. Jackson brought emphasis in saying, “This land is our land, it was made for all of us”. This message carried through the entire day as the exhibit touched on many social injustices, current events and politics.

Civil rights activist returns to NIU

By Isiah Jacobs | September 7, 2017

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was welcomed by students, administrators and faculty of NIU inside the Sandburg Auditorium on Tuesday. Jackson brought emphasis in saying, “This land is our land, it was made for all of us”. This message carried through the...

Hanging out for yoga

Hanging out for yoga

By Sharjeel Siddique | April 17, 2017

Lee Parker, of DeKalb, focuses on Beverlee Burke's instruction. 

(From left) Rockford community members Allison Hollman, Nicole Messink and Kim White stand in the triangle pose while reaching toward their ankles to stretch their legs and obliques. 

Hanging out for yoga (PHOTOS)

April 17, 2017

Creative Therapeutics, 400 E. Hillcrest Dr., held a Yoga Ropes workshop Thursday. Participants practiced all levels of yoga using the rope wall for safety and balance.  The class is held monthly on the second Thursday and the walk-in cost is $15. Check...

Adopt-a-Pet of the Week

Adopt-a-Pet of the Week

By Northern Star Staff | April 17, 2017

This week's adopt-a-pet of the week is Shadow. Those interested can adopt him from Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road. Shadow has been at Tails since November.

Shadow: Please help me find a home. I've been here for almost five months. If you're looking for an older gal to cuddle on your lap, you've found her. My name is Shadow and I'm 10 1/2 years old. I was in a home since I was a kitten until my owner went into a nursing home and I came to Tails. I don't understand why I haven't been adopted. I've been around people of all ages before. I'm a sweet gal that's just seeking somewhere to spend the rest of my years. 

The adoption fee for Shadow has been sponsored in memory of Joann Weeks, a dear friend to all cats at Tails.

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

By Northern Star staff | April 10, 2017

Malibu

Adopt-a-Pet of the Week: Bailey

By Northern Star staff | April 4, 2017

This week's adopt-a-pet of the week is Bailey. Those interested can adopt him from Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road. Bailey: Hi there! My name is Bailey and I'd like to be your new BFF! I have some great credentials. I'm friendly smart,...

On this episode of Northern Star Press Box, we sit down with Huskie golfers Thomas DeMarco and Matt Cholod. Topics include hockey talk, roommate rundown and the NCAA Golf Tournament.

Northern Star Press Box feat. Thomas DeMarco and Matt Cholod

By Northern Star Staff | April 3, 2017

On this episode of Northern Star Press Box, we sit down with Huskie golfers Thomas DeMarco and Matt Cholod. Topics include hockey talk, roommate rundown and the NCAA Golf Tournament.