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ApplePalooza starts in Sycamore

By Northern Star staff | September 16, 2016

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, so get your fill at ApplePalooza. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in downtown Sycamore enjoy free food samples and activities for the entire family.Some of the business involved in last year's ApplePalooza were Clock...

Egyptian Theatre to show Barbed Wire Pioneers

By Northern Star staff | September 16, 2016

DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association will sponsor the 18th anniversary screening of Barbed Wire Pioneers at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Egyptian Theatre on 135 N. 2ND St.Directed by NIU professor, Jeff Chown, the documentary depicts the achievements...

Local non-profit speaks against pipeline

Local non-profit speaks against pipeline

By Xavier Ortega | September 15, 2016

Co-chair of 350Kishwaukee Meryl Greer Domina (left) speaks with her friend and co-worker, Sylvia Varhus, of Elburn, about contacting local senators and Congress to promote a green community and get rid of pipelines."Anyone that is familiar with the oil...

Egyptian Theater to hold flashlight tour

Egyptian Theater to hold flashlight tour

By Northern Star staff | September 15, 2016

Take a haunted and historic tour in the dark, using just flashlights, at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.Guests will get a special two-hour backstage and behind the scenes tour where cameras are encouraged.Ticket cost is $20 for adults...

Fifth Ward Alderwoman Kate Noreiko listens to a speaker during a former city council meeting which occur the second and fourth Monday of each month.  

City council freezes gaming licenses

By Sam Malone | September 15, 2016

Fifth Ward Alderwoman Kate Noreiko listens to a speaker during a former city council meeting which occur the second and fourth Monday of each month.  

DeKalb to be recognized with historical marker

By Northern Star staff | September 8, 2016

The DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association plans to honor the city of DeKalb with a State of Illinois historical marker at 1 p.m. Sept. 12.The historical marker will be located where the research farm once stood on Roberts Lane at the Oak Crest...

Ceremony to honor those who protect and serve the community

By Northern Star staff | September 6, 2016

AMVETS Post 90 will celebrate all those who protect and serve the DeKalb community Friday at 2 p.m.The celebration will take place at AMVETS/VFW Post at 421 Oak St. in DeKalb, IL.Police officers, firefighters, health care workers, military heroes and...

Veteran meet and greet to be held in DeKalb

By Northern Star staff | September 1, 2016

The DeKalb County 40&8 is coordinating a Veterans Coffee Meet and Greet at 10:00 a.m. Sept. 14 at Heritage Woods of DeKalb on 2626 N. Annie Glidden Rd.The meet and greet will take place on the second Wednesday of every month and will last about an...

KishHealth System Hospice looks to train volunteers

By Northern Star staff | September 1, 2016

KishHealth System Hospice will provide an orientation and training program, open to all majors, September through October, as it searches for volunteers.The volunteer program will provide a broad understanding of Hospice work. Sue Goudy, volunteer and...

Art Walk to feature students’ work

By Samantha Malone | September 1, 2016

Anna-Marie Zurlinden, first year graduate student, spent hours examining ancient textiles and the movement of water to inspire the artwork she will be showing in DeKalb’s first annual Art Walk.The DeKalb Area Arts Council is hosting the event on Oct....