A Juneteenth celebration was held Saturday near the site of the old Campus Cinema building in DeKalb. The event, which was sponsored by New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, the NIU Center for Black Studies and B.L.L.A.C.K. Inc. NFP, featured music, food, activities and social services information.

A free Pride Month event featuring a Pride march, giveaways, art and viewing of the film “Love, Simon” was held Friday in and around the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb. The event was hosted by the Egyptian Theatre, Safe Passage, DeKalb Public Library, Prism NIU, Queer-Oriented Rural Resource Network and the NIU Center for the Study of Women Gender & Sexuality.

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“There’s something special about watching a movie in a theater on the big screen. There’s nothing else like it,” Makie Maratos said. Makie and Kari Maratos, along with Makie’s parents Pete and Jean Maratos, are the new owners of the Sycamore State Theatre.

Here are 5 things to go in DeKalb County this weekend, including OpenDoor Coffee's block party in Genoa and a Malta Community Celebration. Check it out and make sure you submit events to the Daily Chronicle's community calendar!

The biscuits and gravy was excellent. While a lot of lesser gravies rely on black pepper for pop, this recipe actually let the sausage do the talking. And a good cut of sausage it was, truly elevating the dish.

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Mystery Diner: The Huddle is a great spot for those looking for a good burger joint in DeKalb amid a row of chains and sit-down restaurants – thanks to some really great and unexpected options.