(06-05-2020 03:03 PM)Big_Man Wrote:  

(06-04-2020 10:42 AM)BleedsHuskieRed Wrote:  

(06-03-2020 01:12 PM)Big_Man Wrote:  Went for a run today on campus. Noticed the electronic traffic signs saying "entrance" by Huskie Stadium and what looked to be a Covid testing sight next to the Yordan center? Anyone know if that is what was set up there? Are they testing public or players?

You are back in DeKalb? Or were just there randomly?

I live in Sycamore, but I like to run on campus. It's especially nice right now since it has a "I am Legend" feel to it.

That makes more sense.

(06-08-2020 10:34 AM)Big_Man Wrote:  

(06-06-2020 04:21 PM)stpeterocketfan Wrote:  Some others that are missing:

Tom & Jerrys by John Street (The ham & cheese on a pita was great)
Rositas Mexican on Lincoln Hwy (The enchilda stack was great)
Sgt Peppers (great nuggets)
Dots Place (small breakfast place on Lincoln Hwy)
Sams Pizza (used to be next to the Jungle and moved a couple of times, great stuff crust pizza)

Any of those still there?

There is a Sam's Pizza in Sycamore. Not sure if it is the same place.

Big Man—-my son graduated from NIU last year—-one of the times we were there, we went golfing out there and went to Sam’s after. I asked that specific question and there is no link or connection between the Sam’s of NIU days (early/mid 80s) and the place in Sycamore (if you are talking about the one pretty close to the golf course)

We only went a few times there to eat (used to get delivery), but Pagliai's had the AYCE Pizza for like $5. It was BYOB. I had to explain to 4 roommates it was better to get 2 extra larges that were 2/1 as it was slightly cheaper and we had leftovers.

Oddly enough, about 3 yrs ago I went to the IHSA Track Championships and they had one in Charleston. To my surprise, I found out it was a chain in the Midwest at college towns. They also claimed the name wasn't PAG-LEE-EYES. The waitress said something else, just not that. Pizza was good.

pronounced Polly-eyes. Have two in Bowling green. Started in Iowa city. Had a neighbor who lived next to Mr Pagliai when he lived in Iowa city. Also have one in Maryville , Missouri home of NW Missouri state. Several time div. 3 national champs in FB.

(06-08-2020 05:00 PM)Milwaukee Pilot Wrote:  

(06-08-2020 10:34 AM)Big_Man Wrote:  

(06-06-2020 04:21 PM)stpeterocketfan Wrote:  Some others that are missing:

Tom & Jerrys by John Street (The ham & cheese on a pita was great)
Rositas Mexican on Lincoln Hwy (The enchilda stack was great)
Sgt Peppers (great nuggets)
Dots Place (small breakfast place on Lincoln Hwy)
Sams Pizza (used to be next to the Jungle and moved a couple of times, great stuff crust pizza)

Any of those still there?

There is a Sam's Pizza in Sycamore. Not sure if it is the same place.

Big Man—-my son graduated from NIU last year—-one of the times we were there, we went golfing out there and went to Sam’s after. I asked that specific question and there is no link or connection between the Sam’s of NIU days (early/mid 80s) and the place in Sycamore (if you are talking about the one pretty close to the golf course)

Yes, it's a tiny place right by the park district course. We will get takeout from there from time to time.

(06-08-2020 03:54 PM)BleedsHuskieRed Wrote:  

(06-05-2020 03:03 PM)Big_Man Wrote:  

(06-04-2020 10:42 AM)BleedsHuskieRed Wrote:  

(06-03-2020 01:12 PM)Big_Man Wrote:  Went for a run today on campus. Noticed the electronic traffic signs saying "entrance" by Huskie Stadium and what looked to be a Covid testing sight next to the Yordan center? Anyone know if that is what was set up there? Are they testing public or players?

You are back in DeKalb? Or were just there randomly?

I live in Sycamore, but I like to run on campus. It's especially nice right now since it has a "I am Legend" feel to it.

That makes more sense.

They are testing the football players

Another well-known eatery from the 70s was the Skonsen (sp?) Smorgasbord on 38 near campus, a forerunner to all the buffets we see now (well, at least pre-Covid).