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Syca-more to do outside of DeKalb

By Jerene-Elise Nall | April 3, 2011

Ever wondered what's beyond DeKalb on Route 23? Just over 10 minutes away and northeast of NIU sits the closest neighboring town, Sycamore. If you and your friends have access to a car, Sycamore's downtown district is well worth the trip. The five square...

Beyond DeKalb is an equally entertaining city

By Jerene-Elise Nall | March 31, 2011

Ever wondered what’s beyond DeKalb on Route 23?Just over 10 minutes away and northeast of NIU sits the closest neighboring town, Sycamore. If you and your friends have access to a car, Sycamore’s downtown district is well worth the trip. The five...

Northwestern grad talks about his trek to the North Pole

By Eric Beesley | February 10, 2011

Think the winters in DeKalb get cold? Imagine walking 500 miles across the Atlantic Ocean towards the North Pole in temperatures that reach 60 degrees below zero. That is exactly what Northwestern graduate John Huston and his partner Tyler Fish set out...

Annual ‘Groundhog Gala’ deemed success by attendees, organizers

By Eric Beesley | January 30, 2011

Dinosaurs, sports tickets and steel drums came together Saturday night at the Midwest Museum of Natural History. The MMNH, 425 W. State St. in Sycamore, hosted its third annual Groundhog Gala on saturday. "It was a very successful evening, and we would...

Groundhog Gala to appear on Saturday

By Eric Beesley | January 27, 2011

DeKALB | As Groundhog Day approaches, the Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 West State St., will be hosting its third annual Groundhog Gala, Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests at the event will enjoy an evening complete with live music, exhibits,...