Archive for May 2010

IDEAL donates to the Egyptian Theatre Restoration Fund

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A Huge THANK YOU goes out to the Ideal Industries Foundation who has made a 3-year commitment to the Egyptian Theatre in the amount of $24,000 for restoration projects! Read More...

Memorial Day Festivities

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Huskies Highest-Rated MAC Team at No. 49

huskies125SPORTING NEWS PUTS NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL IN ITS PRESEASON TOP 50

With 16 starters returning, including 10 on the defense that ranked No. 1 in the Mid-American Conference and 30th in the nation a year ago, Sporting News has tabbed Northern Illinois as the No. 49 team in the country in its preseason Top 100 list. Read More...

Cortland’s Lincoln Highway Mural Dedication

cortlandmuralA mural depicting early road construction methods is Cortland’s contribution to the Illinois Lincoln Highway Scenic Byway mural program. There will be a dedication ceremony on Saturday May 29 at 1:00 pm and the public is invited.

The mural is located at 55 W. Lincoln Hwy. on the Cresswood Recycling Systems building on Lincoln Highway (IL 38) immediately west of the Kelley-Williamson mini-mart. The mural is the latest in 43 murals that will be displayed along the Lincoln Highway across Illinois. Read More...

American Ghost Society Multi-Chapter Meeting

illghosthuntersLearn about the haunts going on in your own backyard! Get your tickets for the American Ghost Society Multi-Chapter Meeting at 2 p.m. this Saturday, May 29 at the Stratford Inn Hotel Chamber Room, 355 W. State St. in Sycamore.

The Haunted Stratford Inn Hotel was founded in 1926 on part of the original Ellwood mansion. This free meeting is open to the public and will include the haunted and historical background of the location as well as many locations across northern Illinois including such places as Galena, DeKalb’s Historic Egyptian Theater, and Tinker Swiss Cottage in Rockford. They will be meeting in the Chamber Room of the Stratford Inn Hotel. If you wish to attend the meeting, register everyone who will be coming with you by getting your free General Admission Ticket(s) on their website. Bring your printed ticket (will be emailed to you) to be entered into a drawling for free give-aways. Read More...

Mr. Smith (er, Lehan) Goes to Washington

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Around Town Thursday Night

spanishtapasSpanish Sangria and Tapas Tasting

Come to Tapa La Luna this Thursday evening for a unique Spanish Sangria and Tapas Tasting. Take a Tour of Tapas from Spain right here in DeKalb. Read More...