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Book explores county's connection to the Underground Railroad

Was your family a part of the Underground Railroad? Until recently, it was a mystery who might have been involved in the local movement to assist runaway slaves to freedom in the years leading up to the Civil War. ... Read More »

’80s rockers reunite on Egyptian stage

DeKALB – John Waite doesn’t believe in theatrics – at least not on a musical stage. ... Read More »

Genoa native using Kickstarter to fund graphic novel

Former Genoa resident Scott James is seeking crowdfunding to complete the second half of his graphic novel “The Case Files of Harlan Falk.” ... Read More »

On the Record

On the record ... with Melissa Dye

DeKALB – With two parents who worked there, Melissa Dye says she practically grew up at Northern Illinois University, where she graduated with a degree in vocal performance in ... Read More »

Snapshot

Muskie rescue at Shabbona Lake

SHABBONA – About 40 volunteers waded in and along the chilly waters of Indian Creek on Wednesday, May 8 to save 23 walleyes and 91 muskellunge, commonly known as muskies.“I ha ... Read More »

Looking Back

Looking Back: May 15, 2013

125 YEARS AGOMay 16, 1888The Shabbona Express said the Democratic county convention held there last week “was not as harmonious as it might have been. To us outsiders it looke ... Read More »

Events

Wooden Box presents 'Vegas Nite'

DeKALB – Local performance group Wooden Box Theater will present an event of live theater, poetry, fashion, photography and live music at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at The House C ... Read More »

Shabbona Lake hosts crappie tournament

SHABBONA – Shabbona Lake will hold its Crappie Contest Weekend from 6 a.m. Saturday, May 18 until 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19.   Very large crappie have been found in the lake recen ... Read More »

People

Volunteer of the year named

DeKALB – Barb City Manor Inc., the governing board of Barb City Manor Retirement Home in DeKalb, recently hosted its annual Volunteer Thank You Dinner to honor all the members ... Read More »

Business

Genoa woman joins Tastefully Simple

GENOA – Becky Haag of Genoa has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 delicious, easy-to-prepare ... Read More »

Genoa Pharmacy plans to open this summer

GENOA – Parag Maniar sees a void of pharmaceutical options in Genoa, and he hopes to fix that in July. That’s when he is planning on opening his new pharmacy, Genoa Pharmacy. ... Read More »

NIU Athletics

BASEBALL: Huskies drop Game 2 against Ball State

MUNCIE, Ind. - Northern Illinois reliever Zach Badgley worked 4.2 innings for Huskies, limiting Ball State to one run, two hits and two strikeouts. NIU (21-32, 15-11 MAC) would fall to BSU (28-22, 15-11 MAC) in game two of the series, 14-3. Tomorrow’s game will now decide the Mid-American Conference West division champion. ... Read More »

Huskies look to clinch West title at Ball State

DeKALB – Northern Illinois senior Jamison Wells told his young baseball teammates not to concern themselves with the coaches’ poll that ranked them last in the MAC West. ... Read More »

Planit DeKalb Co.

Bird Brains

Make a wooden bluebird house, a bird call, and a bird feeder. You'll get to know the birds in your own backyard and learn about some of the most extreme birds on the planet. Awesome for ages 8 and up, under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Class size is limited, registration is required. ... Read More »

Real Estate

Walking tour of ‘Walking Dead’ homes

Rick Grimes and his band of survivors can be seen fighting “walkers” Sunday nights on AMC’s hit show “The Walking Dead.” ... Read More »

How much house can you get for $250,000?

Each week we take a look at how much house you can expect to get at a specific price point. This week, we’re looking at homes priced around $250,000. ... Read More »

Reader Poll

Have you ever contributed to a Kickstarter project?

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No, but I would give to the right project
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