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Out on a Whim owner plans to stick around as 15th anniversary nears

By Northern Star staff | February 9, 2015

Out on a Whim’s owner considered retiring once the shop hit its 15th anniversary, but he’s decided to stay.The anniversary of the store, 127 E. Lincoln Highway, is March 2. Owner Kenny Weinstock said despite considering retiring after his 15th year,...

Tattoo parlor comes to town

By Lark Lewis | September 18, 2013

On West Lincoln Highway, a new tattoo shop has emerged: DeKalb Tattoo Company, which opened Tuesday.DeKalb Tattoo Company, 817 W. Lincoln Highway, will join DeKalb’s other two tattoo shops, Out On A Whim and Proton Tattoo. Nick Misitano, owner of DeKalb...

DeKalb shows holiday spirit with Halloween decorations

By Brooke Shinberg | October 31, 2012

Halloween is all about having the most creepy decorations out for display and DeKalb residents and business owners participated in spreading the holiday spirit. DeKalb resident Karen Lindemann said she decorates every year. “I just enjoy picking stuff...

Drew Rogers, sophomore sociology major, gets a key tattoo at
Proton Tattoo, 120 S. 4th St.

Local tattoo artists disagree with tattooing children

By Lauren Dielman | January 25, 2012

Chuntera Napier was "shocked" that even with her consent, it was still illegal for her son Gaquan to get a tattoo of his brother Malik, who died after being hit by a car, according to an ABC NEWS article.Local tattoo artists disagree with this Georgia...

Black Mamba to be banned Jan. 1

By Shadonna Merriweather | November 28, 2010

An herbal blend that gets users high and is currently legal in Illinois will be banned starting Jan. 1, and local merchants that sell the substance are responding to the ban. "Both students and people from the town buy it to smoke it," said Abraham Mustafa,...