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Jamie O'Toole

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The dance will take place in the Hopkins Park Terrace Room, located at 1403 Sycamore Road. Masks are required while indoors.

Annual 5k run/walk first of many Independence Day activities at Hopkins Park

By Jamie O'Toole
July 2, 2021
The DeKalb County Community Foundation located in Sycamore, IL

Over $1.5 million raised for Give DeKalb County

By Jamie O'Toole
June 10, 2021
Headlines exhibited in the Tennessee Tribune for April 2019.

Why newspapers are a valuable souvenir

By Jamie O'Toole
May 24, 2021
The DeKalb Public Library is hosting a Microsoft Excel workshop at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24.

DeKalb Public Library to host virtual Grey’s Anatomy Trivia Night

By Jamie O'Toole
May 13, 2021
An open sign hangs on the fence of The Hillside Restaurant located at 121 North 2nd Street in DeKalb as many small businesses begin to re-open.

Back Alley Market coming to DeKalb

By Jamie O'Toole
May 6, 2021
Downtown DeKalb features several restaurants and shops for residents to explore.

‘Restaurant week’ hits DeKalb and Sycamore

By Jamie O'Toole
April 28, 2021
Phi Kappa Psi's fraternity house remains empty as a result of NIU holding most of its fall courses online.

How Greek organizations handled the COVID-19 pandemic

By Jamie O'Toole
April 27, 2021
Trumpeters will be working with Christopher Scanlon, Pharez Whitted, Tom Bough on “Trumpet Day” at NIU on Nov. 19.

School of Music creates 5 committees to increase diversity in curriculum

By Jamie O'Toole
February 5, 2021
Clothing closets outside of Paw Lickin’ Good Treats.

Paw Lickin’ Good Treats brings warmth to those in need

By Jamie O'Toole
January 15, 2021
Supporters of President Donald Trump gather outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday in Washington.

University professors, mayor react to US Capitol breach

By Kierra Frazier, Haley Galvin, and Jamie O'Toole
January 6, 2021
Legacy Academy, located at 309 East State Street in Sycamore IL.

Local barbers open barbershop school

By Jamie O'Toole
December 5, 2020
Luke Underhill, Yorkville High School senior and co-host of open mic night, sings and plays acoustic guitar Monday at Fatty’s Pub, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway.

Local musicians face repercussions without live music in restaurants

By Jamie O'Toole
November 15, 2020
FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2020 file photo, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington. Durbin is running for re_election against Republican Tom Cotton in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite File)

AP: Durbin wins reelection

By Jamie O'Toole
November 4, 2020
The Hillside Restaurant

Local restaurants adapt to Pritzker’s restrictions following denied petition

By Jamie O'Toole
October 6, 2020
RBG's memorial

Tending to RBG’s seeds in the face of her possible replacement

By Jamie O'Toole
September 26, 2020
Author Mike Padden holding his book “The Minneapolis Police Department: Blue Code of Silence”

Alumnus details 2013 death of Terrance Franklin in new book

By Jamie O'Toole
September 25, 2020
DeKalb County History Center

DeKalb County History Center will offer their seven week genealogy class virtually

By Jamie O'Toole
September 17, 2020
Annual Kite Fest will take place Sunday

Annual Kite Fest will take place Sunday

By Jamie O'Toole
September 10, 2020
J. Royal performing at An Evening for Black Lives

J.Royal’s upcoming album will dismantle your guard and open your mind

By Jamie O'Toole
September 2, 2020
Music Building

The School of Music will live stream Welcome Back concert

By Jamie O'Toole
September 1, 2020
Hometown Bar and Grill and Stage Left

Hometown Bar and Grill welcomes back live entertainment

By Jamie O'Toole
August 28, 2020
Hopkins Park Bandshell

Locals to host an evening for Black lives

By Jamie O'Toole
August 20, 2020
An empty beer bottle lies littered on the front lawn of a fraternity house on West Hillcrest Drive in DeKalb

Greek Life makes adjustments for Fall 2020

By Jamie O'Toole
August 6, 2020
Northern Star File Photo

NIU hosts virtual Town Hall to discuss fall semester

By Jamie O'Toole
August 4, 2020
Dominic Fike uncovers his life in fame with first studio album

Dominic Fike uncovers his life in fame with first studio album

By Jamie O'Toole
August 3, 2020

Where is your skateboard taking you?

By Jamie O'Toole
July 18, 2020
Merchandise sits on display shelves next to the menu in the new Cast Iron Coffee shop in DeKalb. Patrick Murphy

DeKalb community welcomes Cast Iron Coffee

By Jamie O'Toole
June 20, 2020
Iann Dior's album "I'm Gone" brings pain to pop

Iann Dior’s album “I’m Gone” brings pain to pop

By Jamie O'Toole
June 17, 2020
Why recording studios will always be necessary in the music industry

Why recording studios will always be necessary in the music industry

By Jamie O'Toole
June 10, 2020
Phi Kappa Psi's fraternity house remains empty as a result of NIU holding most of its fall courses online.

Greek life continues from home

By Jamie O'Toole
June 8, 2020
Sheila Barrow (from left), Gloria Hollifield, Nancy Apperson and Cathy Carter.

DeKalb Music Boosters present Muse Award to first president

By Jamie O'Toole
April 21, 2020
Grocery stores make changes to ensure safety

Grocery stores make changes to ensure safety

By Jamie O'Toole
April 13, 2020
Record store

Record store pauses profit to serve during pandemic

By Jamie O'Toole
April 1, 2020
Guitar store hosts lessons through Facebook Messenger

Guitar store hosts lessons through Facebook Messenger

By Jamie O'Toole
April 2, 2020
Guitar store hosts lessons through Facebook Messenger

Guitar store hosts lessons through Facebook Messenger

By Jamie O'Toole
April 2, 2020
Local brewery alliance introduces delivery service during pandemic

Local brewery alliance introduces delivery service during pandemic

By Jamie O'Toole
March 30, 2020
The Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, is continuing to serve its patrons by live streaming concerts.

Local artists find ways to keep music alive

By Jamie O'Toole and Quentin Wilson
March 27, 2020
Star Worlds Arcade has had to improvise as businesses close across the state due to the coronavirus.

DeKalb business owners come up with new ways to keep operations going

By Jamie O'Toole
March 25, 2020
TikTok changes music industry

TikTok changes music industry

By Jamie O'Toole
March 14, 2020
Ways to enjoy spring break on a budget

Ways to enjoy spring break on a budget

By Jamie O'Toole
March 11, 2020
Fatty's to host fundraiser for cheer team

Fatty’s to host fundraiser for cheer team

By Jamie O'Toole
March 4, 2020
Pop Smoke leaves rap legacy

Pop Smoke leaves rap legacy

By Jamie O'Toole
March 2, 2020
Country artist Chris Janson smiles at the audience Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Janson connects with audience in DeKalb

By Jamie O'Toole
March 1, 2020
Dylan Donnelly (left) and Todd Donnelly will perform 8:45 Friday at Stage Left by Hometown Bar & Grill, 241 E. Lincoln Highway.

Steel drum duo to perform in DeKalb

By Jamie O'Toole
February 28, 2020

Chris Janson comes to DeKalb

By Jamie O'Toole
February 23, 2020
'Changes' shows how Bieber's sound has changed

‘Changes’ shows how Bieber’s sound has changed

By Jamie O'Toole
February 18, 2020

Fatty’s to host 90s party Saturday

By Jamie O'Toole
February 8, 2020

Local band to play at KJ’s Bar & Grill

By Jamie O'Toole
February 4, 2020

Jazz at the Egyptian enchanted audience Saturday

By Jamie O'Toole
January 28, 2020
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By Jamie O'Toole
January 26, 2020
Faculty art displays hard work

Faculty art displays hard work

By Jamie O'Toole
January 26, 2020

Star Worlds Arcade celebrates 35th anniversary

By Jamie O'Toole
January 23, 2020

Mac Miller’s posthumous album connects artist to audience

By Jamie O'Toole
January 23, 2020

Local jazz groups to perform at Egyptian Theatre

By Jamie O'Toole
January 22, 2020

Art exhibit showcases faculty, staff artwork

By Jamie O'Toole
January 16, 2020
Holiday playlist

Holiday playlist

By Jamie O'Toole
December 23, 2019
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" will come to life in DeKalb

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” will come to life in DeKalb

By Jamie O'Toole
December 12, 2019
Besides selling the work of artists like Ed Sheehan and The Beatles, Green Tangerine also sells the music of local musicians.

Record store provides local artists’ music

By Jamie O'Toole
December 4, 2019

Posthumous album details rapper Lil Peep’s inner demons

By Jamie O'Toole
November 27, 2019

‘Rocky Horror’ comes to the Egyptian Theatre for its final 2019 show

By Jamie O'Toole
November 22, 2019

DeKalb goes crazy for Prince tribute

By Jamie O'Toole
November 3, 2019

Prince tribute band to arrive in DeKalb

By Jamie O'Toole
October 29, 2019
Young the Giant frontman Sameer Gadhia performs before a crowd Friday at the Convocation Center. Young the Giant performed as part of NIU's Homecoming events.

Young the Giant delivers incredible concert for Homecoming Week

By Jamie O'Toole
October 27, 2019

Egyptian Theatre welcomes ‘Swan Lake’ by Russian Ballet

By Jamie O'Toole
October 24, 2019

Young the Giant to perform on campus at Friday concert

By Jamie O'Toole
October 23, 2019

‘El Camino’ continues the story of ‘Breaking Bad’

By Jamie O'Toole
October 17, 2019

Egyptian welcomes ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ with antici—pation

By Jamie O'Toole
October 16, 2019

Paddle the Kishwaukee cancelled, other outdoor events to continue for Family Weekend

By Jamie O'Toole
October 4, 2019
Jonathan O'Brien (left) and Brandon Sapp star in "The Shipment" which displays social injustice and racial prejudice.

NIU play spotlights racial issues in society

By Jamie O'Toole
September 27, 2019
Peter Dinklage, won his fourth Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for "Game of Thrones," Sunday at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.

The Emmys spotlight television, see activism from celebrities

By Jamie O'Toole
September 23, 2019

‘The Goldfinch’ entices viewers

By Jamie O'Toole
September 17, 2019
The cast of "Hairspray Jr." performs a musical number from the iconic musical Thursday evening at Sycamore High School.

The Penguin Project performs “Hairspray”

By Jamie O'Toole
September 15, 2019
Billie Eilish releases new video for climate change awareness

Billie Eilish releases new video for climate change awareness

By Jamie O'Toole
September 9, 2019

The High Kings take DeKalb on a folkacoaster

By Jamie O'Toole
September 9, 2019
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