Sycamore’s Eat Week, organized by the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, runs through Jan. 31, offering local specials at eateries around town.

The opening of the new Insomnia Cookies location, 203 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, will be celebrated with a Grand Opening PJ Party from 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, Jan. 29.

Prominent DeKalb automotive dealer, Brian Bemis Automotive Group, announced Monday it’s sold its Sycamore-based dealerships to a Wisconsin-based group but will maintain it’s DeKalb Toyota operations.

Sauk Valley Media is accepting vendor booths for the 2022 Sauk Valley Bridal Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, at Northland Mall, located on Route 2 in Sterling.

DeKalb Chamber of Commerce staff, ambassadors and board members, along with community members recently congratulated Taki’s To-Go on its new location and welcomed the restaurant to the chamber.

The Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed American Dream Tax LLC with a ribbon-cutting.

For many workers in industries such as hospitality, nonprofit and emergency service, remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic has never been an option. That makes staffing all the more challenging amid the current viral surge. “If one of our personnel tests positive, we put them off for 10 days,” said Bart Gilmore, deputy chief of training for the DeKalb Fire Department.

The new location of a Sycamore tattoo shop formerly owned by late alderman Rick "Spider" Kramer is planning a February opening. “It feels great to be able to open again, to get it done for Spider and his wife, too,” said new owner Brian Fleetwood.

A downtown Sycamore spot offering freshly brewed beer and pizza announced it will close its doors after three and a half years in business.