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Casey’s Gas Station, 1001 N Annie Glidden Road, prices were $4.19 per gallon for unleaded and diesel was $5.49 per gallon on Oct. 31.

Weekly Gas Update: Oct. 31

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter | October 31, 2022

DeKALB – Gas prices have fallen in the last week after the recent highs last month, according to GasBuddy. GasBuddy price reports that the average Illinois gas prices have decreased by 9.8 cents per gallon averaging $4.10 per gallon today. Around...

As part of it's ongoing adult lecture series, the Elwood House Museum will be hosting the Black Oral History Project in collaboration with NIU Department of History, Center for Black Studies and the University Libraries, and will take place on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Elwood House Museum in DeKalb. (Photo courtesy of the DeKalb County History Center)

Ellwood House Museum to host Black Oral History event

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 25, 2022

DeKALB – The Ellwood House Museum Visitor’s Center, located at 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, will host November’s Brown Bag/Local Lore program on Nov. 3 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. This program is free of charge and is open to the public.  The DeKalb...

Chief is looking for his forever home.

Tails Pet of the Week: Chief

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | October 25, 2022

DeKALB – This week’s Tails pet of the week is named Chief. He is a small mixed breed that is just under 3-years-old who loves to snuggle.  This 21lb pup is looking for a quiet home filled with love and preferably without kids. Chief also loves...

This will be the 25th annual "Spooktacular" consisting of a free movie, trick-or-treating and more.

25th annual ‘Spooktacular’ to be held downtown DeKalb

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | October 25, 2022

DeKALB –  The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will be teaming up with the city of DeKalb and its downtown merchants for DeKalb’s 25th annual Spooktacular, according to a press release. Spooktacular is a trick-or-treating event that will be held from...

If voters want to register to vote in person at polling places they will need a driver's license or another form of ID and a Social Security number.

How to register to vote in the midterm elections

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 24, 2022

Voting is a powerful tool that allows the voices of millions of Americans to be heard. As the Nov. 8 midterm elections are fast approaching, here is a guide of things to know before voting. Nationwide midterm elections occur every four years, two years...

Marathon gas station on 218 W Lincoln Hwy with a price of $4.35 per gallon. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Weekly Gas Update: Oct. 24

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 24, 2022

In the past week, the price of gas in Illinois has fallen by 9.8 cents per gallon. This brings the average price to $4.20 per gallon according to Gasbuddy. This price is higher than last month’s by 28.5 cents per gallon. This is higher than the average...

The JYNNEOS vaccine being provided is a two-dose vaccine given under the skin 28 days apart, according to Northwestern Medicine at NIU.

Second monkeypox vaccine clinic to be held on Monday

By Eddie Drinkwine | October 20, 2022

DeKALB – The second monkeypox vaccine clinic will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at the Health Services Building. This clinic will provide the second dose to those who received the first dose at the clinic that took place on Sept. 26. The JYNNEOS...

Youth voters have increased in recent years, according to a study from the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement.

Youth voters on steady rise ahead of 2022 midterm elections

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | October 19, 2022

With midterm elections approaching, youth voter turnout will impact ever changing issues. The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement estimates that 50% of 18- to 29-year-olds voted in the 2020 presidential election,...

The Egyptian Theatre will host “1619: The Journey of a People” at 6 p.m. on Thursday. (Courtesy of the Egyptian Theatre)

Egyptian Theatre to host ‘1619: The Journey of a People’

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 19, 2022

DeKALB – The Egyptian Theatre, located on 2nd St. in downtown DeKalb, will host the free musical event “1619: The Journey of a People” at 6 p.m. on Thursday which will be open to the public and NIU students.  The performance will last roughly...

DeKalb Police Department wants people to celebrate Halloween safely this year by not driving while impaired.

DeKalb Police Department encourages residents to not drive while impaired

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | October 19, 2022

With Halloween approaching, the DeKalb community is gearing up to see some scary things – ghouls, ghosts and goblins galore – but perhaps the scariest of them all will be impaired drivers.  Not only can impaired drivers impact their own lives,...

Sycamore will be hosting its 61st annual pumpkin festival on Oct. 26-30 with various activities happening every day.

Sycamore to host its annual pumpkin festival

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | October 19, 2022

SYCAMORE – The 61st annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival will take place in downtown Sycamore to celebrate all things Halloween and fall from Oct. 26 - 30. The theme of this year’s festival is “Wish Upon a Pumpkin,” and is hosted by the Sycamore...

Peppermint is looking for her forever home and is available for adoption at Tails Humane Society.

Tails Pet of the Week: Peppermint

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | October 18, 2022

DeKalb’s Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, has a new pet of the week up for adoption. Peppermint is a large female dog searching for a loving new home.  Peppermint is 2-years-old and weighs 52 lbs. She is a young, energetic dog who...