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It is not unusual to see a line of customers wrapped around Ollies, 2290 Oakland Dr. at the end of a summer day.  About 30 people were gathered waiting on their cold treats Sunday.

Check off items on a DeKalb bucket list

By Tatianna Salisbury | July 24, 2017

It is not unusual to see a line of customers wrapped around Ollies, 2290 Oakland Dr. at the end of a summer day.  About 30 people were gathered waiting on their cold treats Sunday.

Friends of NIU Libraries hosts annual meeting and ice cream social

By Northern Star staff | May 3, 2016

Friends of NIU Libraries will host their annual meeting and ice cream social from 3:30-5 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Founder memorial Library.Attendees can look forward to rare books, special collections and frozen custard from DeKalb's local business,...

Beat the heat with this Northern Star guide to cold treats in DeKalb

Beat the heat with this Northern Star guide to cold treats in DeKalb

By Northern Star staff | April 22, 2015

A cool treat like ice cream, a smoothie or juice is just the thing on a sunny DeKalb day.Here's a guide to where to grab a cold treat in DeKalb. Scroll down for photos, hours and locations, or check out this interactive map. Aspen Leaf YogurtAspen Leaf...

Shyanne Smith, then a freshman Kishwaukee emergency medical services major, enjoys frozen custard from Ollie's Frozen Custard in February 2013.

Ollie’s reopens amid cold weather

By Ryan Chodora | February 20, 2013

People stand in line. The 18-degree day turns their breath into fog, yet the only thing on their minds is getting a fresh scoop of frozen custard. Ollie’s Frozen Custard, 2290 Oakland Drive in Sycamore, opened for its 2013 season on Wednesday. Ollie’s...

I scream, you scream for local ice cream options

By Danny Ciamprone | February 16, 2011

It is nearly time to indulge in a mountain of delectable ice cream treats. The only question is where to go. There are three main places to choose from in the area including Dairy Queen, Ollie's Frozen Custard and Culver's. DAIRY QUEEN Dairy Queen, 1780...

Underage at NIU means an over abundance of fun

By Heather Skrip | September 16, 2010

For new and returning students, it may come as a surprise that there is more to do on a Friday or Saturday night, then partying on Greek Row, drinking in an apartment or going to a bar. Being under the age of 21 can only limit your weekend activities...