NIU Campus Meets Community 2023

WELCOME WELCOME to NIU to DeKalb

Welcome, NIU Huskies!

The start of a new academic year is always filled with wonderful new opportunities to connect, learn and grow with one another. Whether you are a longstanding Huskie or new to our family, all of us at NIU are dedicated to helping you have a great experience and achieve your goals.

We have much to look forward to this fall. Our campus and community are united in several initiatives to enhance your time at NIU and in the DeKalb/Sycamore community.

• We have several on-campus and off-campus partnerships designed to help empower you with the skills, networks, experiences and confidence to land strong internships, jobs or entrance into graduate schools. Talk to your advisor and professors about ways you can get involved to enhance your experience.

• This year, we’ll host another memorable Homecoming as we celebrate our 116th anniversary Oct. 8-15, 2023. Planning has been underway for months to deliver exciting events and activities that remind us all why being at NIU and coming home to NIU are reasons for celebration.

• If you’re an entrepreneur or aspire to be one, our NIU College of Law Business Legal Innovation Clinic (BLIC) offers high-quality, transactional legal assistance to entrepreneurs, small business owners and not-for-profit business organizations. The BLIC focuses on providing legal representation and assistance in the key areas of business, especially for underrepresented entrepreneurs. This is one of many examples of high-impact practices offered at NIU that serve to strengthen your student experience as well as our region’s business economic development.

You belong at NIU. NIU and the city of DeKalb have a Belonging Initiative partnership to ensure that everyone in our community feels seen, valued and welcome. This meaningful work is inspiring new collaborations and relationships, sharing important perspectives through exhibits such as Faces of Belonging and strengthening the reasons why people want to live, learn and work here. Our newest exhibit in the Belonging Collaborative will open this fall in Swen Parson Hall – I hope you will check it out!

I’m very proud of NIU and our amazing students, staff and faculty who pursue and share knowledge for society’s benefit. Throughout this year, I encourage you to join us on campus for events and activities to see the breadth and depth of their artistry, expertise and athleticism. Together we will make this academic year one of our very best.

Go Huskies, LISA C. FREEMAN President

Welcome, Huskies! I want to personally welcome every NIU student to DeKalb for the new school year and tell you on behalf of DeKalb how excited we are to have you here.

As a lifelong DeKalb resident and proud NIU alumnus, I can’t wait for you to see some of the cool things that have happened over the summer to make DeKalb even more attractive. When you come downtown, you will find we narrowed the road and widened the sidewalks to make it more pedestrian friendly to navigate and to allow for more outdoor dining and other activities. I encourage you to come downtown to shop, eat, and enjoy a show at our historic Egyptian Theatre.

NIU and the city have also worked on fun things like our Huskie Pride Street Sign program where street signs in the downtown and around campus feature our favorite Huskie. We just finished our Welcome to Huskie Nation murals on Annie Glidden Road, and we will unveil a new Huskie statue in downtown DeKalb during NIU’s Homecoming. Speaking of Homecoming, I am really excited about how together we are planning some pretty incredible homecoming activities this year including the downtown NIU Homecoming Block Party.

This is Huskie country, and it is your town, so come out and explore DeKalb. You’ll find an incredible variety of restaurants providing food from cultures around the globe. You’ll discover unique cultural experiences when attending places like our historic Egyptian Theatre and our Stage Coach Player’s Theatre. You’ll have access to all the major brands for your day-to-day needs, and you’ll be able to attend local festivals like the DeKalb Corn Fest and Music at the Mansion.

I encourage you to spend some time getting to know us. You’ll find a community that welcomes new ideas, embraces innovation and people who are working hard to cocreate an environment where everyone feels that they belong. We’re not perfect, but we’re committed to growing and expanding our understanding and compassion for each other. That is why we value cocreation. It’ll take all of us, working together, to continue to improve DeKalb and this great nation of ours. Forward, together forward.

COHEN BARNES, CLASS OF ’95 Mayor, city of DeKalb

HUSKIE BUS

Online info: cityofdekalb.com/1287/Maps-Schedules

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Huskie Line Bus utilizes the ETA Spot app to provide real-time bus tracking capabilities. You can track your bus by visiting dekalbpublic. etaspot.net or by downloading the app free of charge in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

PARATRANSIT SERVICES

The city of DeKalb provides transportation services as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These services are funded by the state of Illinois, the Federal Transit Administration and Northern Illinois University. Students must be certified to use the paratransit service. To be certified, please contact the city’s paratransit service provider, Transdev Services Inc. at 815-420-5500 to request an application. Applications can also be downloaded from the city’s website.

For additional information, please visit: cityofdekalb.com/1259/Paratransit

*Route 12 (Elburn Metra Station) Starting Aug. 21: During full-service weekdays, Route 12 will increase from six to seven morning trips. For afternoon trips, the route will increase from five to seven. One additional evening trip will be offered Sunday nights. During break service weekdays, four morning and afternoon trips will be offered instead of the three morning and afternoon trips currently offered.

FARE STRUCTURE: All routes are free to NIU OneCard-holding students and faculty.

REAL-TIME BUS TRACKING

TRANSPORTATION

AIRPORT

DEKALB TAYLOR

MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

3232 Pleasant St., DeKalb 815-748-2020

dtma@cityofdekalb.com cityofdekalb.com

DTMA is situated approximatly 60 minuets west of Chicago and is accessible via I-88, then to the Peace Road exit. Runways are capable of handling small planes and corporate jets. From the north or south, take I-39 to I-88 West, then to the Peace Road exit. No landing fees. Airport identifier is DKB.

BUSES AND SHUTTLES

CITY OF DEKALB

DeKalb Public Transit

Routes 16, 17, 18 1606 Bethany Road, Sycamore 815-758-3932 • vacdk.com

HUSKIE LINE BUS

1825 Pleasant St., Dekalb

815-758-6900

huskieline.com

The Huskie Line Bus is in full swing when NIU is in session. NIU students, staff and faculty ride free with NIU OneCard. Public may ride for $0.50 (exact change only). Children under 5 years of age ride free with an adult. See Page 4 for details on routes.

GREYHOUND BUS

377 Normal Road, DeKalb (Bus stop only)

Online Tickets Available

800-231-2222

greyhound.com

This Greyhound route runs from Davenport, Iowa to Chicago and back with six stops along the way including DeKalb and Naperville. This route runs twice daily seven days a week.

the Campus Meets Community Block Party on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commons.

Join

Giveaways • Food • Music • Community information Register to vote • And more!

Local businesses and organizations fill the MLK Commons to welcome NIU students, faculty, and staff to the community. Come learn about area businesses, discover local resources, get coupons and samples, and find out about all the fun things to do in the community.

Don’t miss the chance to meet the community and find out about our great communiversity.

CITY OF SYCAMORE

Sycamore Public Transit

Route 21

1606 Bethany Road, Sycamore 815-758-3932 • vacdk.com

The DeKalb Public Transit and Sycamore Public Transit connecting DeKalb and Sycamore are affordable and open to the general public. The cost is $0.50 per ride. Exact change is required. Children under 5 years of age ride free. Senior/Disabled rate is $0.25 with Medicare/Medicaid card or other ID. K-12 students rate is $0.25. Buses run 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays.

HUSKIE LINEELBURN TRAIN SHUTTLE

340 Carroll Ave., DeKalb 815-753-1444

This shuttle operates when NIU is in session. It departs from the Holmes Student Center and delivers passengers to the Elburn Metra Station. The bus runs seven days a week. Tickets may be purchased online at niu.universitytickets.com.

TAXI

DECAB TAXI

815-757-6430

decab-taxi.business.site

HAIL A TAXI

815-217-2071

hatcab.com

STS TAXI SERVICE

815-899-1902

sycamoretaxi.com

TRANSVAC VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER

815-758-3932

vacdk.com

LIMOS

DEKALB O’HARE LIMOUSINE SERVICE

815-758-0631 or 815-899-7050

dekalboharelimo.com

THE NICE SOCIETY

LIMOUSINE & BUS SERVICES

815-756-1263

nicetlclimo.com

Scotty McCreery

SATURDAY AUGUST 26TH - 9PM

BOOK YOUR HOTEL

BEST WESTERN

SYCAMORE INN

1935 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-748-7400 bestwestern.com

COMFORT INN & SUITES

1314 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-748-7100 choicehotels.com

COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON

1450 S. Peace Road, Sycamore 815-895-8686 or 800-456-4000 countryinns.com

DEKALB INN

1815 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-756-5411

GENOA GUEST HOUSE

231 S. Sycamore St., Genoa 847-792-1435

GenoaGuestHouse.com

HAMPTON INN

663 S. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb 815-748-4323 or 1-800-Hampton dekalb.hamptoninn.com

HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON

575 S. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb 815-375-5465

HOMECOMING

NIU HOTEL AT HOLMES STUDENT CENTER

Located in the heart of NIU’s campus at 340 Carroll Ave., at the Intersection of Lucinda Ave. and Normal Road, DeKalb 815-753-1444 niu.edu/hsc

MOTEL 6

1860 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-899-6500 motel6.com

QUALITY INN

1475 S. Peace Road, Sycamore 815-895-4979 choicehotels.com

RED ROOF INN & SUITES

1212 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-758-8661 dekalb.redroof.com

DEKALB SUPER 8 BY WYNDHAM

800 W. Fairview Drive, DeKalb 815-748-4688 or 800-800-8000 super8.com

THE MONTCLER HOTEL

One Redberri Plaza, 3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich 630-273-6000 themontclerhotel.com

GET YOUR TICKETS

NIU students are admitted free to all Huskie Athletics regular season home events. It’s recommended that students claim their tickets in advance for football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball.

HOW TO CLAIM YOUR STUDENT TICKETS FOR FOOTBALL

1. Log in with your Z-ID@students.niu.edu email address at bit.ly/NIUBrowseTickets.

2. Click “Forgot Password” if this is your first time using your My Huskies account or you forgot your password.

3. Verify that the upper left corner says “Hello, Your Name” and not Guest.

4. Scroll down to NIU Football vs. Opponent Student Tickets and click Continue.

5. You can claim your one free student ticket and purchase up to two $15 student guest tickets.

HOW TO VIEW AND MANAGE

YOUR FOOTBALL STUDENT TICKETS

1. First, claim your tickets using the instructions above.

2. Log in to your My Huskies Account on Ticketmaster. niuhuskies.com/myhuskies.

3. On your phone, tap Manage My Tickets and download your tickets to your Google Pay or Apple Wallet.

GET YOUR STUDENT GUEST TICKETS

Student guest tickets are available for purchase for Huskie football games. Student guest tickets are $15 each and a student, with a valid OneCard, may purchase up to two guest tickets per game. Student guest tickets can be purchased in person at the NIU Athletics ticket office in the Convocation Center or at the ticket windows on the east side of Huskie Stadium

the game.

DON’T MISS THESE GREAT CAMPUS & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

116th NIU Homecoming Block Party: 4 to 8 p.m., Downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Highway (between First and Third streets) NIU takes over downtown DeKalb for a Homecoming Block Party every Huskie fan will want to attend. The historic Lincoln Highway is host to this community/university celebration.

4 p.m.

• Car show.

• Kid zone.

• Sidewalk cafes, street food and beverages.

• Music, vendors, and more.

6 p.m.

• March of the Huskies Lincoln Highway (Third to First Street).

6:15 p.m.

• Pep Rally and Statue Unveil presented by FNBO (Second Street and Lincoln Highway).

6:30 p.m.

• Rocking Moxie (Second Street and Lincoln Highway.)

Other events

• Crowning of NIU royalty.

• Meet the athletes.

• Announcement of the 2023 Huskie Pride car show winners, and more.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

Huskie Hour with DeKalb County Bold Spirits: 3 to 5 p.m. at Jonamac Orchard

$30 ticket includes beverage tickets for unique Bold Spirit cocktails, appetizers, a keepsake glass, live music and fellowship with your favorite Huskies.

Huskie Hour features local spirits made in DeKalb County from Jonamac Orchard, Whiskey Acres, Prairie State Winery, Byers Brewery, and Waterman Winery. Sample signature Huskiethemed beverages and listen to great music in a relaxing, festive farm atmosphere. This event is open only to adults ages 21 years and older. Minors of any age (even with a parent present) will not be admitted.

Huskies S’mores N’more Campfire: 7 to 9 p.m. at NIU’s Central Park, located near Stevenson and Grant residence halls All Huskies fans are welcome to join us for an evening of sweet treats, hot drinks, fun festivities and #HuskiePride at Central Park. The event features music, yard games, glow-in-the-dark activities, food trucks, fire pits and more.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 14

Brunch with Mission and Victor E: 9:30 a.m. at Altgeld Hall

The brunch will take place outdoors under a tent, so please dress accordingly. There will be opportunities to take pictures with our favorite mascots, Mission III and Victor E. Purchase your tickets for this event.

If you are interested in attending this event, you may be interested in our special Homecoming Events Bundle. You can save up to $20 when you attend Pizza, Paint and Sip with Chelsea McGhee Studios; Huskie Happy Hour with DeKalb County Bold Spirits; and the Third Annual Brunch with Mission and Victor E. Learn more about the Homecoming Events Bundle at niu.edu/ homecoming.

Homecoming Football Game vs. Ohio University: 2:30 p.m. at Huskie Stadium

Pack Huskie Stadium for our 116th Homecoming when the Huskies will be taking on the Ohio University Bobcats. Season tickets are now on sale for NIU Football at niuhuskies.com. For football group tickets, please contact the box office at 815-7537225 or via email at HuskiesTickets@niu. edu. Group pricing begins at 15 tickets. For Premium Games, group tickets are $18. Individual tickets are now on sale for our Homecoming football game. Get yours today.

KEEP ENGAGING

FIND OUT HOW TO GET INVOLVED

n Volunteer on campus: niu.edu/studentinvolvement/community-service.

n Volunteer off campus: kishwaukeeunitedway.com/volunteer.

Nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County respond to community needs for services which improve the quality of life for everyone. These nonprofits rely on volunteers to carry out their missions, and they welcome your participation. Support nonprofits in our community by donating talents or financial resources. Become an advocate for the causes you care about.

Volunteering is good for your health and it helps strengthen our community. Volunteering reduces stress, promotes optimism, increases personal knowledge and helps with career decisions.

THINGS TO DO

EXPERIENCE DEKALB COUNTY

ARTS AND CULTURE

• Art galleries.

• History museums.

• Murals.

• Paint-a-plug program.

• Live entertainment.

FARM FRESH AND CORNY

• Apple orchards.

• U-pick berries.

• Corn mazes.

• Maker’s markets.

AWARD WINNING BOLD SPIRITS

• Wineries.

• Breweries.

• Distillery.

• Tasting rooms.

SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP

• Vintage shops.

• Unique finds.

• Department stores.

SAVOR THE TASTE

• Group date.

• Family friendly.

• Culinary experience.

• Intimate dining.

CREATE AN ADVENTURE

• Axe throwing.

• Escape rooms.

• Indoor golf.

• Disc golf.

LIVE MUSIC

• Warehouse on Park.

• Stage Left.

• The Pub in Maple Park.

• Egyptian Theatre.

• Stage Coach Theatre.

DeKalb County ANNUAL EVENTS

DeKalb County Annual Events

• Polar-Palooza

• St Patrick’s Day .1K

• Juneteeth Celebration

• Turning Back Time Car Show

• Steam Show & Threshing Bee

• Polar-Palooza

• St. Patrick’s Day .1K

• Juneteenth Celebration

• Corn Fest

• Corn Classic 5K & 10K

• Rumble on the River

• VolksFest Beer & Wine

• Great Genoa Duck Race

• Corn Fest

• Sandwich Fair

• Corn Classic 5K & 10K

• Turning Back Time Car Show

• Steam Show & Threshing Bee

• Sandwich Fair

• Sycamore Pumpkin Festival

• Polar-Palooza

• Rumble on the River

DeKalb County Annual Events

• St Patrick’s Day .1K

• VolksFest Beer & Wine

• Juneteeth Celebration

Visit our website for more info & updated events:

• Great Genoa Duck Race

• Turning Back Time Car Show

• Corn Fest

• Corn Classic 5K & 10K

• Rumble on the River

dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-events

• Sycamore Pumpkin Festival

• Steam Show & Threshing Bee

• Sandwich Fair

Visit our website for more information and updated events: dekalbcountycvb.com/ dccvb-events

• VolksFest Beer & Wine

• Great Genoa Duck Race

Visit our website for more info & updated events:

• Sycamore Pumpkin Festival

dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-events

Everything you Need in Music!

• Guitars- brand name such as Fender, Washburn, Stagg or we can custom build and Aurora Brand Guitar

• Luthier on site for repairs, modifications and professional set ups

• Keyboards, drums, percussion, audio and recording, basses, amplifiers, band and orchestra supplies

We also offer:

• Podcast and recording space$50 per hour

• Instruction in voice, guitar, drums piano and bass- $30 per half hour Now Hiring Part-Time Music Instructors

137 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb (815) 217-3222 auroramusicco.com

GET OUT & ABOUT

EXPLORE DEKALB COUNTY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Are you ready for some exciting news? DeKalb County has its own touring app!

Out & About DeKalb County is out and about in your app store and an engaging way for you to explore historical stops throughout our area.

The app takes you through a unique journey where you will learn fun facts and detailed history from sites such as the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, to some fewer known ones, like the Old Pacific Hotel in Genoa. You will travel

through each of the county’s townships while using the app and listen about each one as you go. Sites will be updated frequently and new sites will be added so be sure to visit the app often.

You can tour from your fingertips at home or turn on the geoalerts through the map’s feature and hit the open road. We encourage you to visit these sites in person and get the true DeKalb County experience.

Out & About was developed through a collaboration between the DeKalb County

Economic Development Corporation, DeKalb County Community Foundation, the DeKalb County History Center and the DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau and NIU.

The app is completely userfriendly. The main screen has a tab with instructions on how to use it. It reaches out to all ages and groups. Download the free app today from the Apple App or Google Play stores or access the online version via the QR code below and experience DeKalb County.

Escape Rooms offer fun and exciting 60-minute games for groups of 4 to 8 participants. Everyone is challenged by working together in a limited amount of time, toward a common goal. These team-oriented games are great for friends and family, corporate groups, sports teams. Scout packs and more!

WHERE TO DINE OUT

AMERICAN BARB CITY BAGELS

118 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-754-5211

barbcitybagels.com

BURGER KING

913 Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 1501 DeKalb Ave. Sycamore 815-517-1489 burgerking.com

CESARONI’S DELI 219 W. State St., Sycamore 779-222-5087 cesaronis.com

CHILI’S BAR AND GRILL 2370 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 815-756-3515 chilis.com

CLASS VI

214 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-994-9735

classsixdekalb.com

COUNTRY STORE AND CATERING

456 N. Main St., Sycamore 815-899-2333 countrystorecatering.com

CULVER’S DEKALB 1262 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 779-777-7997 culvers.com

CULVER’S SYCAMORE 1200 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-899-0200 culvers.com

DAIRY RIPPLE

675 E. State St., Sycamore 815-899-3500 sycamoredairyripple.com

EGG HAVEN PANCAKES AND CAFÉ

2562 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 815-748-1200 egghavencafe.com

EGGSCLUSIVE CAFÉ

265 S. Peace Road, Sycamore 815-899-3447 eggsclusivecafe.com

EGGSPRESS - SYCAMORE 202 E. State St., Sycamore 815-991-5720

ELLWOOD STEAK AND FISH HOUSE

2219 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 815-901-0270 ellwoodsteakandfishhouse.com

FRENCH TOAST

831 S. Fourth St., DeKalb 815-754-6900 frenchtoastdekalb.com

FIVE GUYS

2446 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb fiveguys.com

HOBNOBBERS

2030 Baron Drive, Sycamore 815-991-5775

hobnobbersrestaurant.com

JERSEY MIKE’S 103 N. Annie Glidden Ave., DeKalb 815-517-1009

jerseymikes.com

JUNCTION EATING PLACE 816 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-758-5441 junctioneatingplace.com

KATE’S PLACE NUTRITION AND WELLNESS 114 S. California St., Sycamore 815-757-5418

FARANDAS/ LINCOLN INN FAMILY RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 302 Grove St., DeKalb 815-756-2345

farandas.com

KEG AND KERNEL

106 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-324-9694

tangledrootsbrewingco.com

WHERE TO DINE OUT

LOTHSON’S KARRY OUT CHICKEN

644 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-756-4303

MCDONALD’S

805 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 545 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-756-5202 mcdonalds.com

NAT’S ON MAPLE

112 S. Maple St., Sycamore 815-895-4243 natsonmaple.com

OLD SCHOOL PIZZA

507 N. Third St., Malta 815-981-8805 www.oldschoolpizzamalta.com

POPEYE’S LOUISIANA CHICKEN

1127 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-517-1431 popeyes.com

PORTILLO’S

1780 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-895-0100 portillos.com

POTBELLY

1013 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-756-1658 potbelly.com

PRAIRIE STATE WINERY 222 W. Main St., Genoa 815-784-4540 prairiestatewinery.com

RAISING CANES

2411 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 815-754-5432 raisingcanes.com

SHARK’S FISH AND CHICKEN 901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 815-758-6600 sharksfishchickendekalb.com

SHAWN’S COFFEE SHOP 204 Somonauk St., Sycamore 815-895-5282 shawnscoffeeshop.com

SLOW SMOKE BBQ 265 W. Peace Road, Sycamore 815-991-5514 slowsmokebbq.net

SONIC DRIVE-IN

1115 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-901-0923 sonicdrivein.com

STEAK ‘N SHAKE 2380 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 815-758-5582 steaknshake.com

SUBWAY

928 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 2300 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 815-758-7827 subway.com

SYCAMORE PARKWAY RESTAURANT 605 E. State St., Sycamore 815-895-6700

TAPA LA LUNA 226 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-217-0990 tapalaluna.com

TEXAS ROADHOUSE

1950 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-748-7427 texasroadhouse.com

THE DIRTY BIRD CHICKEN JOINT

124 S. Maple St., Sycamore 815-991-5877 thedirtybird815.com

THE GROVE TAVERN 204 N. Fourth St., DeKalb 815-264-2125 thegrovetavern.com

THE SYCAMORE CAFÉ

1170 DeKalb Ave., #101, Sycamore 815-899-8070

TOM & JERRY’S SYCAMORE

1670 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-895-4420 sycamoretomandjerrys.com

WIRED NUTRITION 830 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-766-0681

WW WINGS 817 W. Lincoln Hwy. Unit H, DeKalb 815-758-8899

ETHNIC ANDALE TACO SHOP

202 E. State St., Sycamore 779-222-4131 andaletacoshop.com

BEA’S WOK ‘N ROLL

1402 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 815-756-1660

BURGER NAAN

121 N. Second St., DeKalb 815-756-4749

BURRITOVILLE

1026 Hillcrest Drive, DeKalb 815-756-8848 burritovilledekalb.com

CHINA HOUSE

1900 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 815-748-0032 dekalbchinahouse.com

CHINA INN

630 Plaza Drive, Sycamore 815-899-1188 chinainnsycamore.com

CHINA ONE

131 S. Fourth St., DeKalb 815-756-9102 chinaonedekalb.com

EL JIMADOR

260 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb 815-301-5008 eljimadordekalb.com

FLAMINGO RESTAURANT AND ICE CREAM MEXICAN CUISINE 1029 Pleasant St., DeKalb 815-901-0049 flamingodekalb.com

FUSHI YAMI HIBACHI N’ SUSHI 822 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-748-8868 fushiyami.com

JAMRAH MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE 2672 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-517-0007 jamrahrestaurant.com

KHANA KHAZANA INDIAN CAFE 1005 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-517-1793 khanakhazanacafe.com

LOS 3 BURRITOS 185 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-756-6060 los3burritosdekalb.com

LOS RANCHEROS

2350 Sycamore Road #A, DeKalb 815-758-2200 losrancherosrestaurante.com

MARIA’S LITTLE ITALY

1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-901-1298

mariaslittleitaly.com

NINA’S TACO SHOP 122 E. Page St., Sycamore 815-991-5336

OMI SUSHI 3206 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 815-517-0098

omisushiil.com

PANDA HOUSE 901 Lucinda Ave., Suite M, DeKalb 815-758-0051

pandahousedekalb.com

ROSITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 624 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-756-1201 rositas.com

TACOS SALSAS Y CARNITAS 1021 W. Hillcrest Drive, DeKalb 815-787-6898

TAXCO RESTAURANT 223 W. State St., Sycamore 815-895-2545 taxcorestaurant.com

THAI PAVILION 251 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-756-6445

thaipavilionskokie.com

THE VILLAGE 418 W. State St. Sycamore 815-991-1158 thevillageonstate.com

TINEZ TACOS 4199 Route 38, Malta 815-825-3069 tineztacos.com

YEN CHING 810 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-758-2007 yenchingweb.com

BAR AND GRILL

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

2466 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 815-754-9299 buffalowildwings.com

CUB & SPANK’S

113 N. Maple St., Sycamore 815-895-4015

FATTY’S PUB & GRILLE

1312 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-758-7737 fattysniu.com

HINK’S BAR & GRILL

123 S. California St., Sycamore 815-899-9990

HOMETOWN SPORTS BAR & GRILL

241 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-217-3325 hometownsportsbar.com

KEG AND KERNEL 106 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-324-9694 tangledrootsbrewingco.com

KJ’S TAP & GRILL

518 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-748-2577

LORD STANLEY’S ANNEX

142 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-754-9031 stanleysannex.com

MOLLY’S EATERY & DRINKERY

1000 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-997-3013 mollysdekalb.com

MVP SPORTS BAR & GRILL 122 S. California St., Sycamore 815-895-1888 mvpsportsbarsycamore.com

PJ’S COURTHOUSE TAVERN & GRILLE 202 W. State St., Sycamore 815-895-9253 pjscourthousetavern.com

PIZZA-BEER-WHISKEY 327 W. State St., Sycamore 815-970-9052

pizzabeerwhiskey.com

PUB 64 332 W. State St., Sycamore 779-222-4935

REMINGTON’S GASTROPUB

102 S. Third St., Malta 815-825-2794 remingtonsgastropub.com

SKI’S ALL AMERICAN PUB 1001 W. State St., Sycamore 815-899-9018 skispub.com

SULLIVAN’S TAVERN 722 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-756-4323

THE LOST MINE LOUNGE & 2ND FRAME GRILLE 1745 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-895-2611 bowlfourseasons.com

PIZZA

DOMINO’S PIZZA 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite I, DeKalb 815-756-3626 dominos.com

DOUGH BROTHERS PIZZERIA 20 W. Benson Ave., Cortland 815-754-0000 doughbrotherspizzeria.com

D.P. DOUGH 215 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb dpdough.com

GIORDANO’S OF SYCAMORE 840 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-899-2999 giordanos.com

HINK’S BAR & GRILL 123 S. California St., Sycamore 815-899-9990

ITALIAN DREAMS 436 N. Main St., Sycamore 815-899-0905 italiandreamspizza.com

JB’S WORLD FAMOUS PIZZA 142 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-756-8718 jbsworldfamouspizza.com

MARIA’S LITTLE ITALY 1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-901-1298 mariaslittleitaly.com

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA 203 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-787-7272 papajohns.com

PIZZA-BEER-WHISKEY 327 W. State St., Sycamore 815-970-9052 pizzabeerwhiskey.com

PIZZA HUT 701 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-981-4449 pizzahut.com

PIZZA PRO’S BAR & GRILL

1205 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-758-4776 pizzaprosdekalb.com

PIZZA VILLA

824 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-758-8116 pizzavilla.com

ROSATI’S CHICAGO PIZZA 630 Plaza Drive, Sycamore 815-895-4646 rosatispizza.com

ROSATI’S CHICAGO PIZZA 456 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-981-9188 rosatispizza.com

SAM’S PIZZA 526 E. State St., Sycamore 815-895-6121 samspizzasycamore.com

SKI’S ALL AMERICAN PUB 1001 W. State St., Sycamore 815-899-1282 skispub.com

VINNY’S PIZZA 221 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-787-6200 vinnyspizzadekalb.com

ZANA’S WOOD FIRE PIZZA 1406 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 815-517-1493 zanaswoodfirepizza.com

COFFEE AND TREATS

CESARONI’S DELI 219 W. State St., Sycamore 779-222-5087 cesaronis.com

COROCO COFFEE 224 S. California St., Sycamore 815-981-8797 corococoffee.com

CAST IRON COFFEE 901 Lucinda Ave., Suite D, DeKalb 815-517-0654 castiron-coffee.com

CASSIE’S POPCORN Corner of State and Maple Street Sycamore 815-751-7099

DUNKIN’ 460 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-255-4009

1101 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-901-0484

1840 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-899-8500 dunkindonuts.com

ELLESON’S BAKERY 344 W. State St., Sycamore 815-895-4533

INSOMNIA COOKIES

203 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 779-220-0119

insomniacookies.com

LA MICHOACANA ICE CREAM BAR

162 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 779-777-7040

lamichoacanatogo.com

LALA’S BAGELS 2205 Pleasant St., DeKalb 815-748-7707 lalasbagels.com

OLLIE’S FROZEN CUSTARD 2290 Oakland Drive, Sycamore 815-758-8222 olliessycamore.com

POLKA DOT BAKERY 366 W. State St., Sycamore polkadotbakery.shop

PRINCESS ALEX ICE CREAM 210 W. Elm St., Sycamore 815-895-6111

SHAWN’S COFFEE SHOP 204 Somonauk St., Sycamore 815-895-5282 shawnscoffeeshop.com

STARBUCKS COFFEE 340 Carroll Ave., DeKalb 1015 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 2555 Sycamore Road, DeKalb starbucks.com

SWEET DREAM DESSERTS & CATERING, INC.

1969 A DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-756-8150 sweetdreamdesserts.com

TERESA’S BAKERY 817 W. Lincoln Highway, # G, DeKalb 815-754-0226

THE CONFECTIONARY DEKALB 149 N. Second St., DeKalb 815-758-5990

theconfectionary.com

TROPICAL SNO 403 E. State St., Sycamore 815-899-5601

NIU ARTS 23/24

•Concerts

•Performances

•exhibitions

•special guests

NIU students can attend all College of Visual and Performing events free of charge.

Learn more about what’s coming up at: go.niu.edu/arts.