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Festival brings 30 films to downtown Sycamore

September 25, 2011

I’m Ready

September 16, 2011
Photo provided by Murder by Death

Indiana’s Americana rockers, Murder by Death, get ready to play in the first degree

September 5, 2011

Chicago indie powerpop quintet to pop Corn Fest

August 25, 2011
This piece entitled Child Welfare is on display at the On the Body and In the Hand exhibit in the hallway at NIUs Art Museum in Altgeld Hall.

Sculpture in the palm of your hand

August 24, 2011

Film festival honors Illinois

July 26, 2011

Harry Potter’s final installment puts one last spell on DeKalb

July 18, 2011

Live Lunch amps up DeKalb’s Farmers Market

June 20, 2011
In this October 3, 2010 file photo, an ominous statue sits outside the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The Egyptian is opening its doors to ghost hunters this Saturday.

Historic Egyptian Theatre hunts for ghosts in Haunted Tour

June 9, 2011

NIU Art museum sets sights on the invisible

January 30, 2011
Junior exercise science major Ryne Stocks rolls a spare during a KNPE 117 class at the Husky Den in November.

Bowling alleys not spared by economy

January 25, 2011
Author Susan Mavity poses here in this undated press photo. She will host a guided meditation session, open to the public at the Sycamore Public Library.

Sycamore Public Library to host guided meditation by book author

January 20, 2011
A display case in Founders Memorial Library featuring the favorite books of staffers.

Display showcase’s favorite literature of Founders employees

January 19, 2011

NIU’s ‘Nutcracker’ performance a holiday delight

November 12, 2010
The Amenti Haunted House begins this weekend at the Egyptian Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. and admission is $10.

Haunted house provides scares at a good price

October 25, 2010
A still from the movie, Miracle Lady.

LUNAFEST serves more than one purpose

October 19, 2010

Elegant eating at Ellington’s

October 10, 2010
Folk-rock sensation The Giving Tree Band will hit The House Cafe this Friday night at 9 p.m. The band encourages everyone to wear their pajamas.

The Giving Tree Band to folk up DeKalb

October 5, 2010

Egyptian Theatre’s Haunted Tour offers more than scares

October 3, 2010

Egyptian calls in DeKalb’s wild to pack theater for free movies

September 30, 2010

“Natural Selections” a sight to see at NIU Art Gallery

September 27, 2010

‘Timing’ not perfect, but backed by serious talent

September 23, 2010

Underage at NIU means an over abundance of fun

September 16, 2010
Andrew, of the duet, Mary and Andrew serenades the audience during Open Mic Night at the House Cafe Aug. 30.

Open up with House Cafe’s open mic night

September 12, 2010
Hawthorne Heights will play at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.

Interview with JT Woodruff from Hawthorne Heights

September 8, 2010
Andra of Tin Horse burns up the fiddle during Corn Fest Sunday at the DeKalb/Taylor Municipal Airport.

Corn Fest brings out the best in DeKalb

August 23, 2010

Lollapalooza to take over Grant Park in August

April 30, 2009

Shows that can’t be missed this summer

April 30, 2009

Good turnout expected at Lollapalooza this year

April 29, 2009

What’s on your iPod?

April 17, 2009

15-year anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s ‘teen spirit’

April 15, 2009

Continuing Law and Order: SVU to its 11th season without 2 main characters would be a crime

April 9, 2009

5 most anticipated albums to look for

April 6, 2009

‘Better off Ted’ needs better comedy to become a hit series

March 27, 2009

‘Fast & Furious’ drives into a theaters next month

March 25, 2009

ABC’s ‘Castle’ better than the average major network crime drama

March 25, 2009

iPhone, iTouch offer variety of applications

March 24, 2009

After five year break from touring, Phish will perform string of sold-out shows

March 18, 2009

New NBC prime-time show has ‘potential’

March 17, 2009

The kings with no court

February 27, 2009

First episode of NIU comedy troupe Premium Bananas to air tonight

February 26, 2009

Blink-182 reunion will likely be lackluster

February 26, 2009

Chibbz Ceasar to bring his original take on rap to DeKalb tonight

February 25, 2009

Ruckus is no more

February 19, 2009

‘Milk’ wins over Oscar nominations and viewers

February 16, 2009

‘Pink Panther 2’ fails to match success of first in series

February 10, 2009

New season of ‘Heroes’ looks promising

February 4, 2009

‘The Uninvited’ fails to impress

February 2, 2009

‘Lost’ set to start new season

January 21, 2009

‘Torino’ makes strong social statement

January 20, 2009

Hide the garlic, ‘Twilight’s’ here

November 24, 2008

Bad sequels in film history

November 21, 2008

Blog: McCartney trying to release new Beatles’ tracks

November 19, 2008

Magic and illusions fill Barsema

November 13, 2008

Get better soon, ‘NOW’

November 13, 2008

New Paris Hilton show is perhaps dumbest ever

November 12, 2008

Liberace Jazztet to perform tonight

November 12, 2008

Let Fall Out Boy be Fall Out Boy

November 11, 2008

Review: ‘Cobain Unseen:’ Book depicts musician the way he wanted to be seen

November 10, 2008

Review: ‘Madagascar 2:’ Good laughs whether you like kids movies or not

November 10, 2008

My top 3 favorite N64 games

November 3, 2008

‘Heroes’ needs to be rejuvenated

November 3, 2008

Beatles and Metallica cover band to play Otto’s tonight

October 31, 2008

A quick review of Halloween etiquette

October 28, 2008

What to do throughout Halloween week

October 28, 2008

Chicago favorites Local H set to rock out at Otto’s tonight

October 24, 2008

Songs college students should not be listening to

October 21, 2008

Five albums to look forward to this fall

October 17, 2008

Bands that should reunite

October 14, 2008

Every film should have digital copy included on DVD

October 13, 2008

‘Nick and Norah’ simple teen flick with great acting

October 6, 2008

Five entertainment items worth your time in October

October 6, 2008

Steven Tyler sues over blogs

October 1, 2008

Smashing Pumpkins back together in Chicago for 20th anniversary tour

September 26, 2008

New ‘Heroes’ season intense

September 24, 2008

“Back to the ’80s” rocks the Egyptian Theatre

September 23, 2008

‘Lakeview Terrace’ proves predictable, good energy

September 22, 2008

Old movie classics better than newer box office hits?

September 19, 2008

‘Heroes’ to return Sept. 22

September 17, 2008

Who could outdo De Niro and Pacino?

September 12, 2008

Gym Class Heroes releases new album

September 11, 2008

Horrible host, celeb-based awards, ruin VMA’s

September 9, 2008

New Fall Out Boy album set for November

September 8, 2008

Underoath succeeds under pressure

September 5, 2008

Prism hosts end of summer party

September 5, 2008

‘Babylon’ leaves a lot to be desired

September 2, 2008

Book Review: ‘Breaking Dawn’

August 26, 2008

Jack’s Mannequin album perfect for summer

August 25, 2008
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