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Dog park needed for DeKalb

By AJ Edwards | September 29, 2013

While pet-friendly apartments allow tenants to be with their pets at all times, DeKalb has yet to create a dog park for our four-legged friends.Students often have to leave their family members and pets behind when they embark on getting their degree.Luckily...

Missing mutt materializes magically

Missing mutt materializes magically

By Linze Griebenow | April 23, 2012

Howl-leluja, DeKalb Public Library’s NIU Huskie has been found. DeKalb Police discovered the abandoned mascot Sunday in Afton Forest Preserve, located roughly 20 minutes from its home at 309 Oak St. Edith Craig, the library’s public relations coordinator,...

Party like a stargazer

By Shelby Devitt | August 25, 2011

DeKalb may not be glamorous, but you can still party with the stars. The DeKalb County Forest Preserve and the Northwest Suburban Astronomers are hosting Star Party, a free stargazing event Saturday night at the Afton Forest Preserve. Sunset is 7:37 p.m....