Other than the 2 obvious destinations (Holmes Student Center & the VCB) where are the best places in & around DeKalb to find NIU clothing/swag for the Huskie fans on my Christmas list? Or to branch out, any stores in the SW or western 'burbs seen selling NIU merchandise lately? Thanks & give 'em hell this Friday, boys!!!

I purchased some nice things at Walmart in Sycamore believe it or not.

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(11-28-2015 09:09 AM)Huskiemom11 Wrote:  I purchased some nice things at Walmart in Sycamore believe it or not.

Absolutely believe ..... they've got a great NIU section there! We've bought a ton of great Huskies gear there in the past.

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I've bought some good stuff there.

Doesn't finish line usually run a two-for-one sale on hoodies this time of year?

Costco in Bloomingdale frequently has NIU apparel

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(11-28-2015 09:09 AM)Huskiemom11 Wrote:  I purchased some nice things at Walmart in Sycamore believe it or not.

I thought it was in DeKalb? Did they move to a new location so they can get another 10 year tax break(standard operating procedure for Wal-Mart)?

Dicks in Rockford has some NIU swag

Last year we found some great t-shirts & hoodies at the Meijer's store in Oswego, but upon returning today all we found were 3 baseball caps. Bummer!!!

(11-28-2015 02:29 PM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  Doesn't finish line usually run a two-for-one sale on hoodies this time of year?

Yes, they have that again but the cut was terrible. It seemed like the 2XL was closer to a medium.

(11-28-2015 07:40 PM)cosine4 Wrote:  

(11-28-2015 02:29 PM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  Doesn't finish line usually run a two-for-one sale on hoodies this time of year?

Yes, they have that again but the cut was terrible. It seemed like the 2XL was closer to a medium.

I got a few one year. They were on the thin side...but I thought they fit fine.

(11-28-2015 07:52 PM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  

(11-28-2015 07:40 PM)cosine4 Wrote:  

(11-28-2015 02:29 PM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  Doesn't finish line usually run a two-for-one sale on hoodies this time of year?

Yes, they have that again but the cut was terrible. It seemed like the 2XL was closer to a medium.

I got a few one year. They were on the thin side...but I thought they fit fine.

Yeah I have one from a couple years ago that is great.

(11-28-2015 10:30 PM)cosine4 Wrote:  

(11-28-2015 07:52 PM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  

(11-28-2015 07:40 PM)cosine4 Wrote:  

(11-28-2015 02:29 PM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  Doesn't finish line usually run a two-for-one sale on hoodies this time of year?

Yes, they have that again but the cut was terrible. It seemed like the 2XL was closer to a medium.

I got a few one year. They were on the thin side...but I thought they fit fine.

Yeah I have one from a couple years ago that is great.

Considering it was 2 hoodies for $40, I was really happy.

(11-29-2015 12:50 AM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  

(11-28-2015 10:30 PM)cosine4 Wrote:  

(11-28-2015 07:52 PM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  

(11-28-2015 07:40 PM)cosine4 Wrote:  

(11-28-2015 02:29 PM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  Doesn't finish line usually run a two-for-one sale on hoodies this time of year?

Yes, they have that again but the cut was terrible. It seemed like the 2XL was closer to a medium.

I got a few one year. They were on the thin side...but I thought they fit fine.

Yeah I have one from a couple years ago that is great.

Considering it was 2 hoodies for $40, I was really happy.

The ones they had yesterday were 2 for $35 so if they fit it's an awesome deal. Mine from a couple years ago still looks new and hasn't shrunk despite wearing it more than any of my other hoodies.

I know Target in Sycamore has carried 1/2 an aisle of merchandise in the past & both the Walgreens & CVS in DeKalb have a very limited selection, but does that about cover it locally? BTW - Did Barnes & Noble close down? What the hell kind of college town doesn't have a friggin' bookstore nearby?!? 20 years ago I haunted the Junction Bookstore 2-3 times a week while my girlfriend worked at the restaurant. That place was fantastic! It just seems odd that an area so close to a university can't sustain a bookshop.

Target is also in DeKalb. B& N closed as a part of a national closure of stores in the chain. The Junction bookstore closed when B&N and Borders came to town.

Dicks on Randell Rd has a decent selection on NIU gear.




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I know Target in Sycamore has carried 1/2 an aisle of merchandise in the past & both the Walgreens & CVS in DeKalb have a very limited selection, but does that about cover it locally? BTW - Did Barnes & Noble close down? What the hell kind of college town doesn't have a friggin' bookstore nearby?!? 20 years ago I haunted the Junction Bookstore 2-3 times a week while my girlfriend worked at the restaurant. That place was fantastic! It just seems odd that an area so close to a university can't sustain a bookshop.
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(11-28-2015 05:52 AM)Huskie1973 Wrote:  Other than the 2 obvious destinations (Holmes Student Center & the VCB) where are the best places in & around DeKalb to find NIU clothing/swag for the Huskie fans on my Christmas list? Or to branch out, any stores in the SW or western 'burbs seen selling NIU merchandise lately? Thanks & give 'em hell this Friday, boys!!!

Dicks Sporting Goods in Geneva

Just trying to be helpful, but for those wanting Toledo MACC shirts they are on sale now, they got a little too ahead of themselves. I heard they are like 99% off, but I don't have proof and this is just hearsay.