Just from observing the tightness of my jeans, you might be able to tell that I enjoy Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. For several years now, PBR has enjoyed enormous cult success as the official drink of the hipster culture, namely around the Chicagoland area....
To get a dose of paranormal, the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will once again open its doors to ghost hunters, paranormal enthusiasts and skeptics alike. The Egyptian Theatre Haunted Tour, covering the extensive, historic building, will take place...
DeKALB | An NIU official who oversees the school's annual volunteer day says it was "poor judgment" to have students paint her home that day last year. Angela Dreessen is the director of student involvement and leadership development. She tells the...
Sycamore | The Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St. in Sycamore, boasts the display of over a hundred mounted animals, live animals and one of the largest stuffed elephants in the country. Molly Holman gets to be the executive director...
DeKalb | Three local museums are looking for volunteers as their busy season quickly approaches. Anyone interested in local history, museum curation or volunteering over the summer may find an opportunity at a local museum. One of the locations that offers...
DeKALB | The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center, 921 W. Lincoln Hwy., will open a new welcome center this year.The welcome center serves to tie parts of the property together, including the brick barn, blacksmith shop and house, said...
Friday At 4:55 p.m., a battery was reported at Neptune East. One subject claimed she was the victim of an unprovoked physical attack. This case is pending investigation. Saturday At 1:37 a.m., an officer caught a person trying to get in the foam party...
Tuesday At 6 p.m., DeKalb Police responded to the 100 block of East Lincoln Highway for a report that David C. Byers, 25, of DeKalb, was at that location. Byers was wanted on a Failure to Appear warrant for DeKalb County. Police located and arrested...
Northern Star Staff According to a press release from the Secretary of State's office, the public can now order Chicago Bulls Illinois license plates.The plate features strips of black and red and the Bulls logo. Random number, personalized or vanity...
DeKALB | A woman from Matteson, Ill. was charged with resisting a peace officer during a fight on Greenbrier Road Sunday.Lekeshia Martin, 29, was charged with two counts of battery and one count of criminal damage to property. According to reports, DeKalb...
DeKALB | DeKalb has a variety of activities planned for Mother's Day celebrations this year. At the Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W State St., mothers and grandmothers receive free admission to the museum from 12 to 5 p.m on May 8. Bethany Donovan,...
DeKALB | We've almost reached the end. Seriously, guys, there's like one week left and then finals. As many of you go home for the summer, study abroad or move on to bigger and better things, take one last opportunity to do something cool in the Dirty...
