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The House Cafe to remain closed

By Tyler Neal | August 23, 2019

Zach Harris performs a cover of "Fields of Gold" by Sting at a performance at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.

Full of art and music, The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, has provided a place for students to gather since 2000 when the business began. In 2005, the location became a music venue, hosting shows and opens mics regularly.

The House put up for sale, future of venue uncertain

By Peter Zemeske | January 17, 2019

Barista and DeKalb resident Alex Boccanelli puts money in the register Wednesday after filling a coffee order for a customer at The House.

Fareed Haque playing Charango in his office at the NIU Music Building on Tuesday 5/1

NIU gem to walk new path

By Batul Cutlerywala | May 3, 2018

Fareed Haque playing Charango in his office at the NIU Music Building on Tuesday 5/1

$2K raised for Safe Passage at country tribute concert

By Claire Buchanan | November 2, 2014

Husband and wife musicians Fareed Haque and Jill Sanderson performed a country music concert Nov. 2 for a fundraiser at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.Haque, who is a guitar professor, and Sanderson, who is a singer, joined three musicians for...

Local bands to celebrate associate professor’s birthday

By Deanna Frances | January 23, 2013

Music is the universal language of the world. This is especially true for bringing all kinds of people together--particularly for a musician’s 50th birthday celebration. A birthday party for NIU School of Music faculty member Fareed Haque will start...

Once Upon A Time Child Care, 1778 W State St #C, In Sycamore is licensed by the Department of Child and Family Services to care for 78 children, age 6 weeks to kindergarten.

Childcare providers face financial hardship

By Mary Diamond | May 6, 2012

Payday will not be coming until July 1 for many child care providers in Illinois. State funding has been exhausted for programs that subsidize childcare for low-income working parents. With no resources to cover the gap, day care centers and in-home providers...

Northern Star file photo - Wesley Carr, 21 Rochelle, plays 17th century composer John Dowland's, Frog Galliard, on his 1959 classical guitar.

Music building to get the axe

By Connor Rice | September 28, 2011

DeKalb guitarists don't have to study abroad to get a taste of world music. The School of Music is sponsoring the All-Styles Guitar Day at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the music building. Guitar players of all types and ability levels are invited by Fareed Haque,...