DeKALB – At 8 p.m. Tuesday at the East Lagoon, NIU Recreation held its Full Moon Lagoon Fest. For $10, participants were able to enjoy games and activities such as volleyball, corn hole, making s’mores and going kayaking or canoeing under the full...

DeKALB – A group of classmates were determined to bring a school project to fruition by restoring the East Lagoon.  The student-led project of saving the East Lagoon from deterioration began on May 4.  The lagoon has experienced extreme erosion...

If you’re looking something to do in DeKalb this summer, here are a few things to keep you occupied:Eat downtownIf you’re like me and enjoy eating, there are a number of restaurants you should check out in the downtown DeKalb and Sycamore areas.Texas...

It’s good to get away and surround yourself with the beauty of nature.You don’t have to go that far to find them, as there are many on campus. Here are the top four prettiest places on campus. 1. The East Lagoon, NIU entrance off Lincoln HighwayThis...

The John and Harrison Street area will be excluded from DeKalb’s proposed enterprise zone, a move that was announced at City Council Monday.Enterprise zones are areas within communities where companies can take advantage of special state incentives,...