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Business highlight: S.O.A.S. Apparel and Design

By Northern Star staff | November 29, 2016

Editor's note: The following text was edited for length and is not directly quoted.Q: How would you describe your business?A: S.O.A.S. is a custom apparel decorator specializing in embroidery and printing. No order is too small.Q: How long have you been...

Egyptian Theatre offers free movie

By Northern Star staff | November 23, 2016

DeKALB | Thrivent Financial will host a free viewing of "Minions".The movie will play at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second Street.The movie focuses on the journey of Minions Kevin, Stuart and Bob as they find the perfect...

DeKalb County boosts support for local merchants

By Northern Star staff | November 23, 2016

DeKALB | Small Business Saturday is a National movement to promote shopping at local businesses instead of the large chains that overpower Black Friday sales. DeKalb is participating this year on Saturday, November 26, at various local businesses around...

Ellwood House celebrates holiday season

By Northern Star staff | November 17, 2016

DeKALB | The Ellwood House Local Lore series will conclude with a view into the Victorian era that sparked Christmas traditions.Tricia Runzel will discuss the Victorian era Christmas from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. this afternoon at the Ellwood House Museum, 509...

President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in the Brady press briefing room at the White House Monday in Washington. 

Obama’s term comes to close

By Clarissa Hinshaw | November 17, 2016

President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in the Brady press briefing room at the White House Monday in Washington. 

NIU civil suit moved to January

By Madison Kacer | November 17, 2016

ROCKFORD | The initial status hearing for the case of former Controller Keith Jackson was pushed from Tuesday to Jan. 24.Jackson filed the lawsuit in October 2015, alleging NIU administrators placed him on involuntary administrative leave without due...

Software company to discuss workplace inventions

By Northern Star staff | November 16, 2016

ROCKFORD | A special seminar and round table discussion about digital manufacturing will be held 8 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday at NIU's EIGERlab at the NIU-Rockford Location, 5299 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park.Tom Samuel, Chief Operating Officer for leading mobile...