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John Smith and the Shenanigans Big Band performs July 18 during the 10th annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom.

Let’s Make it Happen raising funds for Christmas programs

By Northern Star staff | November 11, 2015

A local nonprofit has begun a campaign that will run until the end of November to fund Christmas programs.Just Make it Happen is collecting donations for preschool children and adults to be able to participate in Brass Spirit, a traveling mini-concert...

State laws to be discussed at town hall

By Shikha Duttyal | April 21, 2014

Rep. Bob Pritchard, R-Hinckley, will talk with locals about state law and taxes at a Kiwanis Club Town Hall Meeting Monday.The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the DeKalb Elks Club, 209 S. Annie Glidden Road. The Kiwanis Club, which has about 40 members,...

Local musician plays for charity

Local musician plays for charity

By Ryan Chodora | February 10, 2013

John Smith uses his talents and his drive to better the community while also perfecting his musical craft. “I tell most people I’m a scientist,” Smith said. “I’m always experimenting, I’m always looking. What can I learn?” Originally from...

Open mic celebrates LGBT history month

By Shelby Devitt | October 7, 2012

In celebration of LGBT History Month, CAB Café and the LGBT Resource Center presented Express Yourself, an open mic event that encouraged students to share their poetry and songs Friday night in the Diversions Lounge. Rockford slam poet Amelia Garcia...