Camden Lazenby

Weeks after the DeKalb County Board voted to sell its struggling DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, several have already put in their resignation, including center administrator Maggie Niemi. The county is considering a bonus program to retain those left.

Some residents of the village of Kirkland have expressed frustration with the village’s government over the removal of dozens of trees last week to make way for a new curb and storm sewer.

Cherry Valley Road, between Five Points Road and Kingston Road has reopened several hours after an exposed gas line was struck by a resident while mowing their lawn Thursday morning, said officials with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

DeKalb County government officials are considering buying a new digital software to update the county’s existing financial software, which is about 20 years old, officials said this week.

Craig Roman is expected to announce his resignation from the DeKalb County Board on Aug. 17 due to a relocation for a new job. Plans for his replacement are already underway.

Waterman Winery and Vineyards will celebrate its 20th anniversary this weekend with an open house and open vineyard featuring a smorgasbord of activities and samplings.

“If I could touch one person’s life, just one, you know, with this podcast, that would be great," said Alstead Anderson, founder and CEO of new DeKalb media company, Kingliyah Production, which will debut podcast "Let's Talk" to the public Aug. 15.

Harold’s Chicken will open its newest location on Peace Road in Sycamore on Aug. 9.

Solar capacity in Illinois is expected to grow more than 1,700% over the next five years.

DeKalb County residents sound off on how they're coping with the rising cost of living.

Sycamore Community School District 427 school board members this week reviewed a districtwide crisis plan, meant to outline steps to take for dangerous persons, intruders, fires or other potential threats.

A tree estimated to be more than 200 years old was cut down recently after it succumbed to rot, and area residents are recalling fondly its DeKalb legacy.

The Sycamore Park District is coming to the end of its seasonal events with the final of its Summer Concert Series and the final Movies in the Park event the first week of August.

Northern Illinois firefighters have been invited to a training session next week that will explore the unique ins and outs of fighting fires where solar panels are present.

The DeKalb County Community Gardens is hosting a two-day day-camp that teaches kids sustainable local foods.