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Local retailers spring into season

By Meaghan Harms | April 13, 2011

DeKALB | Spring is in the air and stores all around DeKalb are having sales."I definitely love spring sales," said DeKalb resident John Pricent. "It's the best shopping of the whole year, next to Christmas time."Spring sales have been around throughout...

Borders, located at 2520 Sycamore Rd in DeKalb, will be closing in the next several weeks as Borders Group Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Borders, we hardly knew ye

By Chris Krapek | March 2, 2011

DeKALB | I really can't believe this is happening. After filing for bankruptcy, Borders will soon be closing its doors for good in DeKalb. Walking in there the other day was really depressing; everything is still pretty much only 20 percent off. I was...

Local businesses offer holiday tree varieties

By Allyson Martin | December 5, 2010

Sitting around a tree festooned with holiday ornaments has long been an image that comes to mind during the holiday season. A variety of local businesses offer live and artificial trees for the holidays. Both Walmart and Target, located at 2300 Sycamore...

Flu shots offered all around DeKalb area

By Allyson Martin | October 20, 2010

Some local businesses are offering convenient ways to get a flu shot. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends annual flu vaccination for all persons six months of age and older. In the past, the CDC only recommended annual vaccination for adults...

NIU needs a few minor adjustments

By Portia Kerr-Newman | September 30, 2010

Every school has its flaws and things that need a little improvement. So I decided to write down all the things I do and don't like about NIU. Don't get me wrong: I believe NIU is a good school of higher learning, but there needs to be a few minor adjustments.The...