Beat the heat and enjoy these indoor and nighttime events:MondayGrab your instruments and head to the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, for Open Mic Night hosted by MC Sweet Boy at 7:30 p.m. Entertainers of all types are invited to participate in the...

If DeKalb is going to implement an ordinance that bans people from smoking within 15 feet of patios in public places, it should be ready to compromise by giving smokers other options for where to put their cigarette butts and ashes.Before Thursday, it...

Students and locals hit the town Monday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.Bars such as Fatty’s, O’Leary’s and Rosy’s Roadhouse had a St. Patrick’s Day atmosphere, with green everywhere to celebrate the Irish-American holiday.Fatty’sFatty’s...

Some local businesses owners are concerned about the possibility of a statewide minimum wage increase.States like Michigan and Massachusetts are proposing a minimum wage increase, and Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has shown some approval of an increase. The...

Be the Match is coming to downtown DeKalb Thursday to benefit cancer patients in need of bone marrow. A registration event for Be the Match will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at O’Leary’s Restaurant and Pub, 260 E. Lincoln Highway. Be the Match...

Make like Ken Jennings and win prizes on trivia challenges offered up at local bars. O’Leary’s Restaurant and Pub, 260 E. Lincoln Highway, holds trivia nights at 8 p.m. every Wednesday. According O’Leary’s owner Mel Witmer, prizes are awarded...

Several DeKalb bars are embracing the Halloween spirit by offering events for patrons. KJ's Tap & Grill, 518 E. Lincoln Highway, will have live music from outlaw country band Stroker Red, as well as a costume contest on Oct. 29, said KJ's Manager...

In anticipation of larger crowds, owners and law enforcement look forward to a better than average weekend downtown. This weekend will feature various events for patrons around the area. The weekend kicks off with the DeKalb vs. Sycamore high school game...