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Homecoming Hosts Welcome Huskies

The local business community is excited to welcome Huskies home! Below is a list of “Homecoming Hosts” who are offering discounts to Huskies who visit their retail and dining establishments throughout Homecoming week.

Downtown DeKalb Businesses

Business Name	Address	Deals/discounts
Aurora Music Company	137 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb
Barb City Bagels	118 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	Huskie Special 15 % off
Blu Door Decor LLC	235 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	10% off total order with ID
Byers Brewing Company	230 E. Lincoln Hwy, Ste 100, DeKalb	Stop by in your Huskie gear and receive 25%off beer in the taproom all week.
Canvas Hair Studio	201 East Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	All students receive 15% off service with NIU ID
City of DeKalb	164 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb
Clothing IT2 Fashions	128 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	10% off
Cracker Jax	118 N. 3rd St., DeKalb	10% off of everything
Dance Dimensions	134 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	All fans that wear NIU clothing into our business October 3-9 will receive a free class coupon
DeKalb Confectionary, The	149 N. 2nd St., DeKalb	10% off everything in the store - no restrictions!
DeKalb Public Library	309 Oak St., DeKalb
Ducky's Formal Wear	250 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	15% off store wide purchases
El Jimador	260 E. Lincoln Hwy	10% all food purchases to Huskie Fans
Egyptian Theatre	135 N. 2nd St, DeKalb	Student discounts on tickets
Herbal Oracle, The	150 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	10% off entire purchase
Hillside Restaurant, The	121 N. 2nd St., DeKalb	Huskies Fans Special prices $12, featured sandwiches: Bertha Cheeseburger and Oktoberfest Bratwurst Sandwich with Fries. $5 apple pie slice.
Hometown Sports Bar & Grill	241 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	Oct 3 - Open at 5 pm Half price pizza, $3 miller lite, Bud Lite drafts. Oct 4 - "Taco Tuesday", Buy one get one taco free with NIU ID limit one free. $2.50 Cervesa Team Trivia at 8 pm. Oct 5 - "Wing Wednesday" $.85 boneless or traditional weings (dine in only), Xtreme Bar Bingo at 8pm, $2.50 Tall Boys. Oct 6 - $2.50 Quarter pound burgers and various drink specials, Karaoke at 10 pm. Oct 7 - Smokin Gunz performing at 9 pm (no cover) with Tableside magic from 9 to 11 pm, various drink specials. Oct 8 - Open an hour early for NIU pregame at 10 am, various drink specials and $2 biscuits and gravy. Local favorite band "Nostalgia" at 9 pm (no cover) on Stage Left side and Karaoke at 10 pm on Hometown side Oct 9 - Bloody Mary and Mimosa and other drink specials along with NFL ticket
Insomnia Cookies	203 E. Lincoln Hwy Dekalb
Keg and Kernel	106 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	10% off all food and non-alcoholic beverages
Kid Stuff	149 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	15% off purchase with NIU ID
La Calle	263 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	"The Red & Black" cocktail - Limited Edition Black Vodka & Cranberry $5
Robin's Nest Bookshoppe	218 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	15 % off to all NIU students, alumni, & fans!
Sundog	230 E. Lincoln Hwy, STE 200, DeKalb
Tapa La Luna	226 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb
This & That Collectibles	109 N. 7th St, DeKalb	15% discount
Willrett Flower Company	302 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	10% off with student ID
World Famous Pizza	142 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	$25 - 16" 1 topping pizza with 2 pitchers, $5 well mixers, $3 domestic drafts, $10 domestic pitchers for all those wearing Huskie gear that are 21 and older

Other Local Businesses

Business Name	Address	Deals/discounts
Blumen Gardens	403 Edward Street, Sycamore	20% Off Storewide + NIU homecoming participants receive a free houseplant card (value $10) to use that day or another time.
Ellwood Steak House	2219 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb	10% off to all Huskies
Fattys Pub and Grill	1312 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb	Free Breakfast starting at 8am on Homecoming Game Day.
Lizzy’s Pink Boutique	303 W State St, Sycamore	Receive 15% off any regular priced clothing item when you show your Huskie Pride.
MVP Sports Bar	124 S. California St., Sycamore	10% off your entire bill for Students and Alumni during Homecoming Week Featuring $3 specials 1/4lb Huskie Burger w/chips for $7 "The Red & Black" cocktail - Limited Edition Black Vodka & Cranberry $5 $3 Well Drinks
Seven Out Cards & Collectibles	2180 Oakland Dr, Unit C, Sycamore	Free NIU T-shirt with purchase during homecoming week

Homecoming Hosts Printables

Homecoming Block Party Event Map (PDF)

Homecoming Event Highlights (PDF)

Homecoming Host Sign (PDF)