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Local businesses use social media for promotions and marketing

By Samantha Brockett | November 11, 2012

With a rise in Facebook and Twitter use, the opportunity for DeKalb businesses to create marketing and promotional initiatives has skyrocketed. Local businesses have been looking to social media websites to host special offers and for targeted marketing...

Annual NIU golf outing raises money for local special needs education

By Northern Star Staff | November 11, 2012

NIU football head coach Dave Doeren and Jeff Dobie, owner of Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, have raised $20,000 for local school districts through the Huskies Fore Hope golf outing, according to a Friday news release. The pair has...

Jake Swanson (far right), Sammi Cain (middle right), Erica Oney (middle left) and Robert De Corah (left) enjoy dinner at Fatty's Pub & Grille Thursday night. Fatty's is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend.

Fatty’s celebrates 10 year anniversary

By Leah Spagnoli | April 7, 2011

For 10 years Jeff Dobie, owner of Fatty's Pub and Grille, has been fattening people up with his food and service. Fatty's Pub and Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, is celebrating their 10th anniversary this week to give back to their customers as a "thank...

Local Bars offer St. Patrick’s Day festivities

By Eric Beesley | March 9, 2011

DeKALB | Local bars and restaurants have big things planned for this year's St. Patrick's Day festivities. "We will be opening the doors at 10 a.m. and will be offering a free Guinness glass to the first ten patrons at this time to spend at their leisure,"...