Monica's Blog

125 FACTS ABOUT NIU

February 6, 2020 @ 9:23 am

We are celebrating 125 years of Northern Illinois University by sharing 125 fun facts about NIU! Keep checking back throughout the year as we...

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Christmas Movie Bracket Challenge [2019]

November 30, 2019 @ 11:09 am

We had so much fun with our Horror Movie Bracket Challenge that we’re doing it again, but this time with Christmas movies! Celebrate the...

Monica's 10 Year Challenge

November 21, 2019 @ 2:26 pm

The internet has devised a new challenge – the #10YearChallenge – and it’s one that made me strangely emotional. Find a photo of yourself...

Celebrate the Holidays in DeKalb County

November 20, 2019 @ 1:28 pm

Enjoy family friendly activities throughout DeKalb County all holiday season! There are Thanksgiving runs and community meals, Christmas craft and vendor shows, visits with...

2020 Grammy Nominations Highlights

November 20, 2019 @ 8:34 am

The full list of Grammy Nominees has dropped and Lizzo leads the pack with 8 total nominations including all 4 of the big categories:...

Area Trick or Treating Times

October 18, 2019 @ 10:44 am

Check out this list of designated Halloween “Trick or Treat” times across Northern Illinois! Beloit: 5-7 p.m. Belvidere: 4-8 pm Byron: 5-7 p.m. Caledonia: 6-8 p.m. Capron: 4-7 p.m....