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Lockport Street expected to be partially closed through May 21

“We moved here late last year,” Josie Koepsell said. “We’re here to see what the community has to offer.” More than 40 local businesses and nonprofit organizations were highlighted during Saturday’s Sycamore Community Expo, hosted in partnership by the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce and the Sycamore Park District.

America’s employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers as the economic recovery strengthens

A family near Oregon is putting their green thumbs to work.

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending

It is time to think spring! Take a break and have some fun! Come out to the Sycamore Community Expo on Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sycamore Community Center, 480 S. Airport Road in Sycamore.

When Ken and Ann Hirschbein started a trophy and engraving business in their basement 39 years ago, they never thought it would become a full-time business. Now, after nearly four decades, they're retiring. “We loved being part of everyone’s celebration,” Ann Hirschbein said.

That means Self Help will be able to hire back and pay more clients, once COVID-19 restrictions ease

Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield is one of the recipients

‘Returning to DeKalb, my hometown, and investing is important to me,’ said Sam Patterson. More on this and other downtown development, including changes to Tavern on Lincoln and Lincoln Highway.