By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| February 14, 2024
In the name of preservation the Egyptian Theatre has recently repurchased properties it owned in the 1930s.
The Egyptian Theatre is now in possession of the two nearby units, both 143 and 147 N. Second St.
The board of the Egyptian Theatre wishes...
DeKALB – During move-in weekend, students were given one last opportunity before the college grind to reunite with old friends or make new ones at Corn Fest.
The weekend music festival and corn boil in DeKalb is one of the last free admission festivals...
Revel in the spring weather and explore the DeKalb scene this Saturday.
Chemical Engineering with Society of Women Engineers
From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the DeKalb Public Library, located at 309 Oak St. is hosting a chemical engineering event. Attendees...
DeKALB – The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission approved the special permit for the location of a cannabis dispensary, Excelleaf Dispensary, at a public hearing.
The dispensary location was approved for downtown DeKalb at 305 E. Locust St, formerly...
DeKALB – DeKalb residents and NIU students gathered in downtown DeKalb to celebrate NIU’s 115th homecoming on Thursday.
“I am most looking forward to the community coming together to support NIU,” said Devyn Grzywa, a DeKalb resident.
Shops...
By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
| September 28, 2022
NIU’s 115th homecoming will introduce over 40 festivities and events to welcome home Huskies in a week of celebration.
The Huskies Homecoming Block Party will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 6 on Second Street and Palmer Court in downtown...
DeKALB — On the week of Aug. 7, the DeKalb Public Works Department began the installation of brand-new street signs which are NIU themed.
The street signs in Greek Row, located north of the NIU campus, have been replaced with the new signs.
Eventually,...
DeKALB — Insomnia Cookies hosted its grand opening at the chain’s new location in downtown DeKalb, 203 E. Lincoln Highway, on Saturday. The chain is known for having warm, delicious cookies available late at night and offers a delivery service.
This...
DeKALB — Any DeKalb resident or NIU student looking for a new place to hang out with a diverse menu should consider visiting Taki’s To Go, 817 W Lincoln Hwy.
Customers can order a variety of food including burgers, homemade chicken sandwiches,...
