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Jungle Jack Hanna’s at the Egyptian Theatre

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Recognized around the country as America’s favorite zookeeper, Jack Hanna has made countless television appearances since 1983 on shows such as Good Morning America, CNN’s Larry King Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Fox News Programs, and the Late Show with David Letterman.Jungle Jack took his infectious energy to the airwaves by creating two of his own nationally syndicated television programs Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures and most recently Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild. Into the Wild is unscripted and action-packed as Jack and his family explore the corners of the globe and discover amazing animals and cultures. In its first season, Into the Wild won an Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Series. (more…)

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The Wizard of Oz at NIU’s O’Connell Theatre

DEKALB – Children’s Community Theatre’s 2012 season continues with the timeless classic The Wizard of Oz, with performances March 9-10 and 16-18 at NIU’s O’Connell Theatre. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7:00 p.m., Sunday matinees are at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale for the family favorite. Tickets for advanced seating are $12.00 with general admission tickets for $10.00. Advanced seating will begin 30 minutes before each curtain, with general seating beginning 15 minutes prior. Read More...

The Great Outdoors Expo

The 25,000 square feet of indoor expo and convention center space at the Best Western Timber Creek Inn and SUites in Sandwich will be dedicated to the great outdoors Feb 3-5. It’s the second annual Great Outdoors Fishing, Hunting, Boat, and RV Expo.

One difference between the Chicago outdoor shows and the DeKalb County show is the featuring of some of our finest local fishing professionals. Watch the newest tricks of the trade from atop the 4,000 gallon feature fish tank.  Observe demonstrations of your favorite lure from the fishes’ point of view and right in front of your own eyes. Read More...

UUFD Winter Farmers’ Market With Crafts

Plan to stop in to the UUFD Winter Farmers’ Market With Crafts this Saturday, January 28th, between 9am and 3pm for a little bit of summertime fun. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb will be holding their 3rd annual Winter Farmers Market inside their church.

You’ll find grass fed beef, free range eggs and chickens, home-spun wool, goat soap, fresh vegetables & herbs, as well as over 20 arts & craft vendors at the Winter Farmers Market. Admission is $1. Enjoy live music and hot food all day.  Another market will be held on March 24th, 2012. Read More...

Groundhog Gala Saturday

Saturday evening, January 28th, is the Midwest Museum of Natural History’s biggest event of the year. Their winter fundraiser is unlike any other, featuring displays and demonstrations by natural history experts, live music, dancers, refreshments, and an open bar. The silent auction will feature items from over 70 different donors. This year’s exhibitors feature paleontologist Scott Williams from Burpee Museum, primatologist Leila Porter from Northern Illinois University, tarantula experts, a coffee specialist, and more.

The Groundhog Gala event runs from 6pm to 9pm and will be held at The Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 West State Street in Sycamore.  Tickets are $30 for one or $50 for two (ages 21+). Call or stop by the museum to purchase your tickets.  To purchase tickets call 815-895-9777.  Visit the Museum’s website for more information. Read More...

Castle Challenge Friday

This Friday, January 27th, will tip-off the Annual Castle Challenge, which coincides with the DeKalb vs. Sycamore High School basketball game at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center. The girls’ varsity game will begin at 6:00 pm with the boys’ varsity following at 8:00 pm. There will be musical entertainment, games for kids, and special appearances by Miss Illinois, Miss Wisconsin, and Miss Iowa.

The Challenge was created to increase attendance at athletic events, raise funds, and enhance awareness of the Sycamore Sports Booster and the DeKalb Barb Booster organizations.  Local businesses, organizations, and individuals are “Challenged” to help raise funds that will help support school athletic programs with net proceeds being distributed to the school’s booster clubs. Read More...

Is Your RX Insurance Making a Change?

Have you been notified that your pharmacy may stop accepting your Express Scripts insurance or your MedCo – State of Illinois employees insurance? Eggleston’s Pharmacy can help!

Eggleston’s Pharmacy welcomes Express Scripts and MedCo Insurance members. Stop in today and find out how easy it is to transfer all your prescriptions to Egglestons Pharmacy. Get 90 day prescriptions filled at the same price as mail order! Read More...