Sycamore

Looking for something to do in DeKalb County this weekend? Check out the Flag Day Car Show at Hy-Vee in Sycamore on Saturday, a youth fishing derby in DeKalb, a performance of "Legally Blonde the Musical" and more Pride Month events.

The play is an adaptation of the hit movie of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon.

The Angry Pickle Pub, 215 W. State St., held its grand opening ribbon cutting with the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce June 3.

A civil rights activist who participated in 1960s-era lunch counter sit-ins in South Carolina will speak at an upcoming Juneteenth DeKalb County event, and all are invited.

Two annual charitable staples that help DeKalb County area families during the holiday season have found a new home.

A DeKalb County nonprofit foundation has distributed more than $110,000 to almost two dozen area organizations to support music education.

Sycamore High School graduate Anya Berry is the recipient of the $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the Philanthropic Educational Organization, Sisterhood.

The DeKalb County History Center recently broke ground on an expansion planned as part of the center’s mission to preserve and promote DeKalb County’s agricultural heritage.

Runners and walkers joined together over the weekend for a colorful way to support a good cause. CASA DeKalb County held its annual 5K Color Run at Sycamore Middle School.

A family-friendly puppet show based on a traditional Russian folk tale is coming to DeKalb. The DeKalb Public Library will host a performance of “The Magic Weaver” featuring the Toybox Theatre.

The DeKalb Chamber Leadership Academy will host a “Loot for Leaders” online raffle this month to benefit the academy’s endowment fund.

The DeKalb County Board has voted to allow the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center to hire a position officials believe could have helped prevent the fiscal crisis that nearly led to the property’s sale.

Ever wanted to learn how to scan and digitize aging photographs to keep those memories alive longer? The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop at 1:30 p.m. June 14 for people to learn how to scan and digitize old media.

Those interested in a little storytelling while enjoying the great outdoors this summer are invited to an outdoor event in Claire later this month. Stories and Stroll is hosted by the DeKalb Public Library.

Adults and teenagers are invited to learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVDs for better long-term storage at an upcoming DeKalb workshop.

Bryan Carter, a 2008 Sycamore High School graduate, will be the music director in the second to last performance of George Clooney’s “Good Night and Good Luck,” on CNN at 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Looking for things to do in DeKalb County? Check out the CASA 5K Color Run in Sycamore, Sunday at Sandwich Market, Kids Concerts in the Park in DeKalb and more.

Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network this week.

May the odds be ever in the favor of area teenagers invited to partake in a themed trivia contest about all things “The Hunger Games." The contest is June 12.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold two sessions of its Camp Creative this month to give schoolchildren a chance to have a little fun this summer.

Sycamore Park District's free summer concert series begins June 5 in the Good Tymes Shelter at the Citizens Memorial Sports Complex, 435 Airport Road.

The DeKalb Park District will hold its annual free Music at the Mansion concert series for the summer. Shows kick off on June 11.

About 100 people packed into Sycamore High School’s gymnasium Wednesday night to celebrate a historic moment: a state title for the boys track and field team. “These kids worked their tails off,” district athletic director Chauncey Carrick said.

Sycamore High School filled Wednesday night with Spartan fans, families and athletes to celebrate a historic win: The first state championship title in program history for the Class 2A boys track and field team.

Column: There’s a certain kind of magic that comes alive in Sycamore when summer arrives, writes Rose Treml of the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce.

The Sycamore Farmers Market, hosted by Kar-Fre Flowers and Gifts, opened the summer season Tuesday afternoon. The market will be held Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. through August 26 at Kar-Fre Flowers.

Adults and teens can learn about the basics of hand mending to repair worn items at a DeKalb Public Library workshop.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a meeting of a senior book club for adults to discuss “Slaughterhouse Five” by Kurt Vonnegut.

Magician Cody Clark will perform his sensory-friendly magic show for people ages 8 and older with special sensory needs at the DeKalb Public Library.

Summer reading program registration opens June 2 in DeKalb

Though summer’s here and a new school year seems a distant thought, DeKalb County parents got some recent help prepping their children for kindergarten.

Kishwaukee College recently named college board of trustees member Linda Mason as the recipient of the John C. Roberts Community Service Award.

Pride Month is almost here, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate if you live in the DeKalb area.

A grungy alternative to DeKalb County’s family entertainment and amusement industry will sling its final axe this weekend. Northern Axeposure, an indoor axe-throwing venue in Sycamore, will close after Sunday.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a community sing for residents to get into the groove for summer.

Rooted For Good will be at multiple locations in June with Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, with no requirements necessary.

The DeKalb Public Library will host two grief support group meetings in June for adults experiencing grief and loss.

The Sycamore Golf Club will host a Cross-Town Showdown for DeKalb and Sycamore residents to participate in a friendly competition.

The public is invited to donate blood to a good cause at a blood drive Monday at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA in Sycamore.

Kishwaukee College will offer a fast-track phlebotomy technician program during the summer semester. The program will run from June 2 through Aug. 15.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized 12 students for completing the college’s radiologic technology program during a pinning ceremony.

The foundation’s Community Needs Grants totaled $113,528 and support a wide range of community priorities – from public safety and education to the arts and preservation of local history.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer bingo for teenagers in sixth through 12th grade to compete and make new friends.

KVAL’s 54th annual Northern Illinois Art Show is set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31 and June 1 on the front lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W. State St. in Sycamore.

High school seniors, college undergraduates and students from across DeKalb County celebrated milestones in their educational journeys this month. Check out photos from various ceremonies here.

The Beth Fowler Dance Company and School of Dance will hold performances of “Fame & More” in June to conclude its 2024-2025 season.

The DeKalb County Retired Teachers Association will hold a meeting for retired DeKalb County teachers on June 10 at the Lincoln Inn in DeKalb.

In its 12th year, donors set a new Give DeKalb County record by contributing more than $2.1 million in support of nonprofit organizations. “Give DeKalb County is a powerful reminder of what this community can do together,” organizer Ben Bingle said.

The club will begin at 6 p.m. May 28 in the library’s lower-level Bilder Family Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.

DeKalb County-area veterans groups, cities and organizers will host Memorial Day events throughout the county for the public to come together to honor all who’ve died in service to the country. Memorial Day is May 26.