DeKalb area leaders are inviting residents to share ideas on how a state commission tasked with addressing poverty and economic security can improve resources to better help Illinoisans.

Budget shortfalls continue to plague the DeKalb County Nursing and Rehab Center, said county officials recently, worsened by what they said was declining resident numbers and cost increases.

Members of the NAPA AutoCare Centers of DeKalb County recently awarded the Kishwaukee Family YMCA with $1,000 to help fund youth financial assistance scholarships.

The group picked up litter along Route 34 from the west side of Sandwich to the west of the Sannauk Forest Preserve.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently named the student scholarship recipients for the fall semester. The foundation awarded $198,479 to 173 Kish students through 282 scholarships.

The Sycamore Lions Club installed new member Julie Sgarlata at a recent meeting.

Applications are open for another round of Kindergarten Readiness Toolkit grants. Schools and school districts in DeKalb County are highly encouraged to apply. The deadline is Dec. 1.

The Malta United Methodist Church will host its annual drive-thru roast beef dinner on Saturday, Nov. 6.

The Sycamore Rotary Club will host its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 30, during Sycamore Pumpkin Fest.