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Daniel Sherrill (left) wrote, directed and organized Wooden Box
Theater's Summer Bash 2011 with the help of co-writer Debi Judkins
(middle) and co-host Jade Cook (right).

Locals showcase music, fashion and hula hooping

By Barb Lowden | July 13, 2011

DeKALB | The House Cafe will host local theater group Wooden Box Theater, as they present Summer Bash 2011 at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The event will showcase rising musical artists in DeKalb. In addition to live music, the night's entertainment will include...

Monster cliches take a toll on troll

Monster cliches take a toll on troll

By Connor Rice | July 12, 2011

Rating: 3.5/5 It's all been done before. While, yes, I am quoting '90s pop geniuses the Barenaked Ladies, I can find no better phrase to describe the film The Troll Hunter. The Troll Hunter, the brainchild of Norwegian writer/director André Øvredal,...

(From left) Trey Derbes (drums), Ben Murray (guitar/vocals)
Laura Nichol (guitar/vocals) and Kyle Camarillo (bass) march to the
beat of Heartsounds. The metal-inspired pop/punk group will perform
Friday ata the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. 

Heartsounds beat heavily

By Paul Durdan | July 12, 2011

If you are looking for a band that is reminiscent of the bygone days of childhood, has a sound similar to the pop/punk movement of the ‘90s, but contains technical talent past the usual raw, minimalist style, allow me a moment to introduce you to a...

New York indie rockers bear it all

By Aurora Schnorr | July 12, 2011

DeKALB | From a one-man dorm room project to getting back at a romantic competitor, Bear Hands has grown into a four-man tour-de-force in the indie world. Bear Hands, made up of Dylan Rau, bassist Val Loper, Ted Feldman on guitar, and drummer TJ Orscher,...

Crime Stoppers seeks clues in June Burglary

By Northern Star Staff | July 5, 2011

According to a press release, Crime Stoppers is seeking information about burglary at the Sycamore School District transportation offices.The release stated that two juvenile suspects on bikes broke into the offices and tampered with food items on June...

Vice Provost announces five appointments

By Northern Star Staff | July 5, 2011

DeKALB | NIU Vice Provost Earl "Gip" Seaver announced five appointments on Thursday, the university stated.Elizabeth Tovar, from Ohio State University, will serve as the director of the Student-Athletic Academic Support Services. Michelle Pickett will...

STEM’s space programs land in LaTourette

By Jasmine Willett | July 5, 2011

DeKALB | STEM outreach blasted off Wednesday night with the first of its space events series, "Bon Voyage to the Space Shuttle."The presentation was led by Observatory Manager Matt Wiesner. The series was created to raise awareness of U.S. space shuttle...

Dekalb offers cooling centers to residents in summer

By Jasmine Willett | July 5, 2011

DeKALB | The City of DeKalb is taking preventative measures this summer to reduce heat-related illnesses by offering cooling centers around the city.These centers are the DeKalb Municipal Building, open 24 hours per day, and the DeKalb Public Library...

DeKalb Police Blotter

July 5, 2011

Friday At 10:38 p.m., DeKalb Police observed a vehicle in the 700 block of West Lincoln Highway without working tail lights. The officer performed a traffic stop. The driver, Luis F. Hernandez-Palermo, 21, of DeKalb, provided the officer with an expired...

Orozco appears for arraignment, pleads not guilty to 9 charges

By Dave Gong | July 5, 2011

DeKALB | One of the former NIU students charged in the April 5 shooting of NIU linebacker Devon Butler appeared in court today for arraignment.Mark Orozco, 23, plead not guilty to nine total charges in connection with the April 5 shooting at 1009 Aspen...

Local thrift stores offer bargain furniture

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | July 5, 2011

DeKalb | With the start of the fall semester looming in the distance, some students are on the hunt for cheap thrills to spruce up their dorm or apartment.In addition to checking out garage sales or bringing hand-me-down furniture from home, students...

DeKalb, Sycamore farmer’s markets open for summer

By Shelby Devitt | July 5, 2011

DeKALB | Locally grown produce and flowers, homemade crafts, wine, fresh air and live music are available each week at DeKalb and Sycamore farmer's markets. The DeKalb Farmer's Market is located at S. Fourth Street and Grove Street and is celebrating...

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