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Think Floyd USA to perform at Egyptian Theatre

Think Floyd USA to perform at Egyptian Theatre

By Northern Star staff | October 21, 2016

The Egyptian Theatre will set the stage for Think Floyd USA, a musical tribute to the band Pink Floyd.The production will include lights, video and a cast 8 p.m. Friday at the Egyptian Theatre.Think Floyd tours throughout the midwest an Chicagoland area. Tickets...

DeKalb Motors gears up for Halloween festivities

By Northern Star staff | October 20, 2016

The DeKalb-Sycamore Chevrolet Cadillac GMC will host "Trunk or Treat" 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at their dealership, 1925 Mercantile Drive, Sycamore. The family-friendly event is open to all ages and will feature candy and a costume contest.Celebrity Butch...

History of the week: National anthrax fear finds its way to DeKalb residents

By Northern Star staff | October 19, 2016

Fifteen years ago today, residents in the DeKalb community were reporting suspicious packages during the country-wide anthrax scare, according to an Oct. 19, 2001 Northern Star article. Two residents reported to the police upon receiving a stack of greeting...

Employee Assistance Program to host workshop Wednesday

By Northern Star staff | October 18, 2016

The Employee Assistance Program will host Positively NIU: Make Every Interaction Count 2 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center, room 506.This workshop will be presented by Lesley Gilbert, Center for Training and Professional Development,...

Deal of the week: Applebee's Grill & Bar

Deal of the week: Applebee’s Grill & Bar

By Northern Star staff | October 14, 2016

Every week the Northern Star will feature the best deals on and around campus.Applebee's Grill & Bar, 2411 Sycamore Road, enjoy half-off appetizers and $4.00 house margaritas every day. A few appetizers included in their late night menu are:Mozzarella...

Egyptian Theatre to hold Beatles tribute

By Northern Star staff | October 14, 2016

The Egyptian Theatre will host a tribute to the Beatles with music by three brothers: Billy, Ryan and Matthew McGuigan 8 p.m. tonight at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second The tribute, Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience, encourages...

History of the week: New dress codes implemented at select DeKalb bars anger bar goers

By Northern Star staff | October 12, 2016

Nine years ago today, a few bars in DeKalb implemented dress codes that angered bar goers, according to an Oct. 12, 2007 Northern Star article.Molly's Eatery and Drinkery, 1022 W. Lincoln Highway, had posted a strict dress code, barring hoodies, do-rags,...

The majority of the car damage was cleaned up by 9 p.m. Tuesday by Full Swing Construction of Yorkville.  

Car crashes through Buffalo Wild Wings

By Northern Star staff | October 11, 2016

Jon Shott, 44, of DeKalb talks with friends about the incident that occurred at Buffalo Wild Wing's, 2466 Sycamore Road, today. He and his friends planned on eating and watching the Cubs game. 

Police charge 2 for death

Police charge 2 for death

By Infographic by Leah Nicolini | October 10, 2016

Debrece G. Shields, 25, of DeKalb, received one or multiple gunshot wounds Thursday night at 810 Kimberly Drive, which is 0.7 miles from the Campus Life Building and 0.2 miles from the School of Nursing. Shields died after being transported to Kishwaukee Health Systems Hospital, 10 Health Services Drive.