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Council OKs Lincoln Highway closure for NIU homecoming block party in October
Summary
Council passed Resolution 2026-064 to allow closing Lincoln Highway (Ill. Route 38) between 1st and 4th Streets for the Northern Illinois University homecoming block party from Oct. 8–9, 2026; city manager described parade and block-party operations.
Council approved Resolution 2026-064 authorizing the regulation of traffic and temporary closure of Lincoln Highway (Illinois Route 38) from 1st to 4th Street for the NIU Homecoming block party on Oct. 8–9, 2026. City manager described a daytime cruise at 10 a.m., an evening parade and a downtown block party that would extend into the night with reopening by 6 a.m. the following day.
The manager said the location supports local businesses and provides a strong visual background for parade activities; council members expressed enthusiasm for the revived series of events and the resolution passed on roll call.
