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Starbusters sits vacant prior to the construction of Rosy's Roadhouse, a newly opened bar and restaurant.

Starbusters to be replaced

By Jessi Haish | April 29, 2013

Starbusters has officially gone bust. Rosy’s Roadhouse will take over what was once known as Starbusters, 930 Pappas Drive, effective May 1. “The last few years has not been as popular for Starbusters,” said Brendan Fitzharris, one of the owners...

DeKalb should introduce non-alcoholic bars to residents

By Holly New | April 21, 2013

The definition of “bar” could soon see a change. The Other Side is a bar setting to open sometime this month in Crystal Lake. What makes this bar so different is that it won’t serve any alcohol. One of the goals stated on The Other Side’s website...

Local bars hold trivia challenges for customers

By Brooke Shinberg | February 12, 2013

Make like Ken Jennings and win prizes on trivia challenges offered up at local bars. O’Leary’s Restaurant and Pub, 260 E. Lincoln Highway, holds trivia nights at 8 p.m. every Wednesday. According O’Leary’s owner Mel Witmer, prizes are awarded...

Point, Counterpoint: The etiquette of going out and being in a relationship

By Parker Happ and Colin Remes | February 22, 2012

Parker Happ: Some of my married friends shared that their wedding bands, instead of preventing pursuit from females, actually attracts them. These men face unwanted social pressures everyday. Let’s say a married man decides to party with the bros for...

Does DeKalb have a good bar scene? Yes.

By Colin Remes | September 21, 2011

There are the plenty of fun and awesome bars in Dekalb.The problem with the nightlife isn't a lack of good places to go out, drink and have fun with your friends. The problem is that Dekalb places overly strict liquor laws on any establishment that provides...

Does DeKalb have a good bar scene? No.

By Aaron Brooks | September 21, 2011

When I attended Western Illinois University, I loved going to the bars. The atmosphere that was available to explore was so pleasurable: country, rock, and break your neck dance freak out. The funniest was to do all three in the same night. The best thing...

Construction permits approved, Molly’s must relocate

By Dan Ciamprone | March 28, 2011

DeKALB | The scenery of the southeast corner of Annie Glidden Road and Lincoln Highway might change with construction of a CVS pharmacy. The DeKalb City Council approved special use permits for the construction Monday night. The special permits allow...

The bar age needs to be lowered in DeKalb

By Alyssa Pracz | February 6, 2011

One of my friends recently got a ticket for eating lunch at Fatty's. He was not carded at the door, but instead a phone call had been made to the police once the group of people was seated stating that underage people were in the bar. Neither he, nor...