What WDKB Is Talking About
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NIU SPORTS MOVING TO HORIZON LEAGUE IN 2026-27February 27, 2025Northern Illinois University will join the Horizon League as a full member with 14 sports set to begin competition in the League for the 2026-27 seasons, NIU and the Horizon...
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Warming Center Available in DeKalb CountyJanuary 20, 2025As the cold sets in, there are some places you can go to warm up throughout the county if needed. It's recommended to call the facility before traveling out into...
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Huskies late Rally Comes Up Just Short against AkronJanuary 9, 2025The Northern Illinois University women’s basketball team came up just short after a late rally against the Akron Zips in a 73-71 defeat on Wednesday night. Lexi Carlsen (Sycamore, Ill./Sycamore)...
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Huskies Stifled at Home by Kent StateJanuary 8, 2025The Northern Illinois University men’s basketball team fell to Kent State, 68-50, on Tuesday night (Jan. 7) at the NIU Convocation Center. The Golden Flashes held the Huskies to just...
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John from DeKalb County United came in for Guest DJ and brought something very cool with him! If you don`t know, it`s WrestleMania week and it`s fitting that he brought in a DKCU Championship Belt! So the question is.. who`s the Heel and who`s the Babyface?? lol.

Raising Cane’s arrival in Rockford drew long lines of people — some who arrived last night in anticipation of opening day and the chance to win free Cane’s for a year.
The restaurant opens at 10 a.m. today at 6445 E. State St., Rockford.
📸: @thekevinhaas

I am SO lucky I got to get a behind the scenes look at Smallcakes in Sycamore! They have a soft opening April 18th and you will definitely want to check them out. They will not only have delicious cupcakes and other bakery treats but they will have incredible lattes, hot chocolate, and more! Lots of searing and a great place to hang out. I can’t wait to go back and try more. I had a Red Velvet cupcake and a Salted Caramel Mocha latte, both incredible! - Peyton
#cupcakes #lattes #smallcakes #desert #coffee #pink #yum

We had a VERY special and handsome guest today for Guest DJ. Holly did the talking but Laddie served the looks. He is their facility dog at @fsadekalb and is the goodest boy! Join them for their Walk To End Child Abuse on 4/26!

Hundreds of people gathered Friday at Chicago Rockford International Airport to welcome 275 Illinois Army National Guard soldiers back from a roughly 10-month deployment.
📸1-3: @thekevinhaas
📸4: @susanmoran777

The Rockford Coffee Crawl is back Friday and Saturday with nine local shops participating.
The celebration of the local coffee scene is also a chance to win prizes by visiting as many of the shops as possible and getting your coffee passport stamped. More details in the full story on RockRiverCurrent⚫️com.
📸: @mindyjoyphotography
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#rockford #rockfordillinois #rockfordil #coffee #rcc2025
Rosie’s Coffee Co., 507 Main St., Pecatonica
Inzombia Coffee, 306 E. State St., Rockford
My Cafè Amorè, 125 E. State St. suite E, Cherry Valley
Meg’s Daily Grind, 1141 N. Alpine Road and 3879 N. Perryville Road, Rockford
Rockford Roasting Co., 416 S. Main St., Rockford
Wired Cafe, 414 E. State St., Rockford
alMoka Coffee House, 753 Highgrove Place, Rockford
DeeDee’s Main Street Coffee and Decor, 101 W. Main St., Rockton
Hearthrock Cafe, 1100 11th St., Rockford

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Community Events
Impressionists Immersive Exhibition
Rockford Art Museum 711 North Main, Rockford, IL, United StatesEnjoy the Midwestern debut of a completely immersive art exhibition coming to Woodward Hall inside of Discovery Center Museum. In […]
Memory Café
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United StatesHeld on the third Thursday of each month, Memory Cafés provide a safe place for those experiencing memory loss and […]
NIU STEM Café: Kaboom!
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United StatesIn partnership with NIU STEAM, monthly STEM Cafés are back! Kaboom! Is an exciting Pokémon-themed Chemistry Demo Night, hosted by […]
Cortland Easter Egg Hunt
Cortland Community Park 70 S Llanos St, Cortland, United StatesJoin the Cortland Lions Club for their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 18, featuring fun for every member […]
Local Highlights
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Two DeKalb County standouts—Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. and Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm—have earned statewide recognition as finalists in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) “Coolest Things Made in Illinois” contest,...
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KSO Presents Season Finale Concert: Vive la France! on May 3April 17, 2025Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is set to conclude its 48th season with the much-anticipated Vive la France! concert on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:30 pm. The performance will take...
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Sustainability Leaders Recognized with DeKalb STARR AwardsApril 16, 2025The City of DeKalb and its Citizens’ Environmental Commission (CEC) are honoring community members demonstrating leadership in environmental sustainability. The DeKalb STARR (Sustainability Through Action, Resiliency and Responsibility) Awards were presented...
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A school record 14 members of the 2024 Northern Illinois University football team were named to the 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, as announced by the National Football Foundation &...
Jubilee Artisans is pleased to present Fundamentals of Foundations, an insightful exhibition that delves into the core aspects of the human experience. Curated by Ayanna Johnson, NIU College of Business graduate, the exhibition will be on view from April 19th to May 3, 2025. ... See MoreSee Less
Fundamentals of Foundations Exhibit
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On Saturday, April 26 Northern Illinois University fans, friends and families are invited to enjoy a full day of Huskie sports action, NIU gear sale shopping, games and more. ... See MoreSee Less
SPRING SHOWCASE HIGHLIGHTS FULL DAY OF HUSKIE HOME EVENTS ON APRIL 26TH
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