The DeKalb Education Foundation (DEF) will host its annual Comedy Night fundraiser at 8 p.m. on April 5 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The event will feature a Chicago improv comedy competition, ComedySportz. Two teams from ComedySportz will...

Phi Kappa Sigma is hosting its annual Greek Physique competition at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. After months of dedication, student competitors get the chance to show off as they compete in a men’s body building and women’s...

Lewis Black didn’t hesitate for a second to say that “we the people” are the problem with the United States and its politics. Black performed 9 p.m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. He touched on topics like healthcare, social...

The top 10 movies of all time have been up for debate since Ashton Kutcher decided to play Steve Jobs. If you have ever been interested in seeing some classic films, check out the American Film Institute’s top nine movies of all time at the Egyptian...

Restoring local history has always been a lifelong passion for DeKalb’s Alex Nerad. Originally from Iowa City, Iowa, Nerad is the executive director at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Nerad is an NIU alumnus and takes pride in the renovation...

A local man looks to help change the world, one bowl of soup at a time. Derek Gibbs was born and raised in Sycamore and he graduated from Sycamore High School in 2001. After his high school graduation, he attended Kishwaukee Community College on and off...

Join DeKalb as it gets into the Christmas spirit. Students and DeKalb residents don’t have too look far to take part in Christmas activities. Many local businesses and landmarks have filled their calendars with winter fun and festivities. Thursday:...

The Egyptian Theatre was the place to be for bodybuilders Saturday. Every year the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilding holds the Midwest States Bodybuilding Figure and Bikini Competition at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The event was hosted...

I like to think I’m a pretty brave guy most of the time. Like most people, there are a few things I’m afraid of--mostly heights and confined spaces. I’m a pretty big guy, so falling from a high place means I fall hard, and I’ve broken enough bones...

Re:New DeKalb is wrapping up construction projects until spring but has many events planned for the rest of the year. This week, weather permitting, landscaping will be installed in the Pond and Ferguson public parking lots. Public improvements such as...

DeKalb’s Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., not only offers entertainment but also opportunities to serve the community. The Egyptian Theatre has been a historic landmark in the community since 1929. After decades, the theatre was not in optimal condition...