Littlejohn, Tilton and Mary Morgan elementary school children cheered on the Huskies during their field trip visit for Wednesday's game against the Toledo Rockets at the Convocation Center. Kids held up handcrafted signs and posters, participated in on-court games and competitions and got a chance to meet and high five Victor E. Huskie.
A background screen with lyrics allowed fans to sing along with Christian pop-rock band Casting Crowns on Friday.The band performed a two-hour, all-ages set featuring songs from its latest album, “Thrive,” and older crowd favorites at the Convocation...
Casting Crowns will perform 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Convocation Center.Casting Crowns is an award-winning religious singing group, according to the Convo’s website. Doors open at 6 p.m.Tickets start at $20 for groups of 10 or more, and groups receive...
The Lucas Oil Monster Truck Nationals is celebrating the Bigfoot Birthday Bash 3 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the Convocation Center, according to the Convocation Center website.This event is part of the Smash Tour in celebration of the original monster truck celebrating...
Opening bands Parmalee and The Swon Brothers joined country singer Brad Paisley on stage for two collaborative songs at their sold-out concert Thursday in the Convocation Center.The Swon Brothers opened the show with popular songs, including “Pretty...
The DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau will host the TEAMDance Illinois championship Saturday at the Convocation Center.TEAMDance Illinois is an educationally based dance competition circuit for junior high, high school and collegiate-level...
Are you getting a little stir crazy from being snowed in? Get out this weekend and check out these local food and music events:TodayCountry singer Brad Paisley will perform 7:30 p.m. at the Convocation Center. The concert will also feature sets from bands,...
Pass: Rauner moves quickly with 1st changesWith Illinois being in such a bad financial state, it's a good thing Gov. Bruce Rauner started making changes immediately after his inauguration Monday.One of Rauner's plans is to have every state agency freeze...
Rick Springfield and Christian rock group Casting Crowns will perform at the Convocation Center in the spring.Tickets to see Springfield and his full band, who perform 7 p.m. May 15, go on sale 10 a.m. Dec. 19 and will cost $25 to $45. Tickets can be...
Pass: NIU offers low-priced tickets for gameNIU is offering a financially reasonable deal for those who want to travel to the upcoming MAC Championship football game.NIU is providing students a chance to go to Ford Field in Detroit for $20. The fan package...
Hoops for Soups will allow participants to watch the Dec. 17 women’s basketball game for a canned good and $1.Anyone who attends the 7 p.m. Dec. 17 basketball game versus Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville in the Convocation Center can donate...
Faculty and staff are eligible to receive one free ticket to the MAC Championship game, which is Friday at Ford Field in Detroit.One hundred free tickets are available to employees who call 815-752-6800 or go to the ticket office at the Convocation Center.Tickets...
