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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Tacoverse’s sign is displayed toward drivers on West Lincoln Highway. Tacoverse's first location at 701 W. Lincoln Highway is soon to be joined by locations in Crete, Indiana and Pontiac, Illinois. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

DeKalb adds Tex-Mex cuisine to NIU campus

By Pranav Kocherlakota, News Reporter | September 10, 2025

DeKALB - A new restaurant called Tacoverse opened at 701 W. Lincoln Highway. Across from the DeKalb Police Department and a six-minute walk from the Holmes Student Center, Tacoverse officially opened its doors on Aug. 14. Tacoverse offers daily...

Zhao's Express is pictured on a sunny day following its recent opening. The restaurant took the place of the recently closed Panda House at 901 Lucinda Avenue.

Zhao’s Express opens in place of Panda House

By Abel Naranjo, News Reporter | April 28, 2025

DeKALB – After the unexpected closure of American-Chinese restaurant Panda House earlier this year, DeKalb residents and NIU students did not have to wait long for an alternative. Zhao’s Express opened where the former Panda House was located on...

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