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The outside front entrance of CrackerJax in downtown DeKalb located at 118 N. Third Street. Cracker Jax is DeKalb’s hidden treasure and thrift store. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star).

Hidden treasures, vintage, resale stores

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 30, 2023

DeKALB – Downtown store owners breathe new life and purpose into vintage items. Several hidden gems, antique and resale shops, can be found in the area that are sure to be a treat to visitors with clothing, relics and more from times past.  Shopping...

Corn Fest attendees enjoy rides and carnival games on Saturday at the 46th annual Corn Fest in downtown DeKalb on 1st and 4th Street. The festival took place from Aug. 25 to Aug. 27 and expects up to 15,000 festival-goers every year. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Corn, country and celebration: Corn Fest 2023

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | August 27, 2023

DeKALB – During move-in weekend, students were given one last opportunity before the college grind to reunite with old friends or make new ones at Corn Fest. The weekend music festival and corn boil in DeKalb is one of the last free admission festivals...

Thrifting in DeKalb is a fun weekend activity for all

By Hayley Devitt | October 24, 2012

Having style and necessary home items while on a budget is vital to college students. Fortunately, DeKalb is home to an exciting number of thrift stores which have many advantages. Thrifting is a fun activity for the weekend due to its exploratory nature....

Edgar Degollado, 27, of Chicago looks through items at Goodwill
in DeKalb Thursday night.

Thrift stores offer low prices, still see decreased purchases

By Olivia Willoughby | October 27, 2011

Thrift stores and resale shops in DeKalb are faring well despite the recession, said Lavish Thrift owner Angie Miller.At Lavish Thrift, 153 E. Lincoln Highway, Miller sells used items such as clothing, glassware and antiques. Miller said she believes...