DeKalb Police have charged two men in relation to the Tuesday night shooting death of a DeKalb man.Christopher Gerken, 25, of Sycamore, and Trevor Motsinger, 25, of DeKalb, face charges of first a degree murder. Motsinger also faces charges of obstruction...
Students and locals might be singing a requiem for a cafe come November.Unofficially called “the Center of the Universe” by customers and employees, the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, has an uncertain future. As cafe owner Jan Pascolini, who...
Whether the world ends or not, there will be plenty of opportunities to live it up on Dec. 21. The House Cafe, 236 E. Lincoln Highway, is holding a party with various bands and DJs performing. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show ends at 2 a.m. The acts...
Tis the season of giving at the 42nd annual Country Music Show Toy Drive Sunday.From 1:30 to 5:00 p.m., the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, will hold a toy drive for the Salvation Army, 830 Grove St. The Salvation Army distributes the toys to children...
The show must go on. But the question is: Can it? DeKalb was rocked by both live music and a massive blizzard Tuesday night and well into Wednesday morning. With inclement weather and slick, snowy roads, some venues and promoters have been hesitant to...
As I walked into the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, to interview manager Matthew Clark, Monday's Open Mic stage was already being set up. There was activity everywhere-- surprising, considering the weather. Even on the snowiest wintry nights, the...
