Waste Management of Illinois plans to open its latest renewable natural gas facility in DeKalb by the end of 2024.

Santa and Mrs. Claus descended on an eager downtown Sycamore Friday to help greet families and light the downtown Christmas trees. The crowd also was encouraged to keep the family of Maggie Green, 11, who died Wednesday, in their thoughts this holiday season.

Holiday shoppers on the lookout for that perfect gift for a loved one have a chance to sift through dozens of local and regional vendors during downtown DeKalb’s annual Merry Market, with a preview Friday and a kickoff Saturday.

The Country Store Thrift Shop, 842 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, is a volunteer-run store whose donations and proceeds help benefit Senior Service to allow for community programs.

The Friends of the Sycamore Library will host a used book sale Saturday to help improve the library’s resources, facilities, and community services.

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The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center will host a “Holiday at the Homestead” open house to support the homestead in December.

For 30 years, the Beth Fowler Dance Company, with the Beth Fowler School of Dance has ushered in the magic of the holiday season, presenting the “The Nutcraker” ballet.