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Downtown DeKalb McDonalds is now hiring. They posted that employees can make $14.50 to stand out from other employers.

DeKalb restaurants struggle finding employees amidst labor shortage

By Parker Otto | January 16, 2022

DeKALB – While the COVID-19 pandemic was still a reality for Americans in 2021, some of the consequences of the pandemic have improved including a dramatic decrease in unemployment.  In April of 2020, unemployment was at 14.7% amidst a wave...

Comic Book Club offers up food, fun

By Jessica Cabe | October 15, 2012

The NIU Comic Book Club will be hosting a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Party at 6:30 p.m. today at Pizza Villa, 824 W. Lincoln Highway. Just like the teenage mutant ninja turtles from the ’90s cartoon, the comic book club members will bring in...

Junction Shopping Center to host after hours event

By Juliana Leprich | April 9, 2012

Local businesses will come together for an after hours event at the Junction Shopping Center, 818 W. Lincoln Highway, tonight. Sunshine Scoop Shoppe & Bakery, Babs & Cocos Tea Emporium, Fushi Yami and Pizza Villa will be offering different samples...

The Buy Local Art Exhibit showcases the evolution of advertising
in Northern Illinois commerce.

Regional History Center to host reception for local business exhibit

By Dave Gong | October 9, 2011

NIU's Regional History Center will host a reception for its exhibit, BUY LOCAL: The evolution of advertising in northern Illinois commerce. Katharine White, curator of manuscripts for the regional history center, said the exhibit looks at advertising...