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Bethlehem Lutheran Church will host a free Crosswinds Flute Choir summer concert July 28.
The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will host several events and programs in August at Gallery on State, 322 W. State St., Sycamore.
The Kishwaukee College SkillsUSA chapter recently earned medals, including multiple state titles, during the annual SkillsUSA Illinois Leadership and Skills Conference Championships.
Cassie's Popcorn turns 100 in Sycamore Thursday, and the community is invited. Plus the annual Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show and more this weekend in DeKalb County
Jubilee Artisans art gallery will host a free open house Aug. 15 featuring local art pieces, and the community is invited.
Officials at school districts in DeKalb County are considering asking voters if they would be supportive of an up-to 1% sales tax they said could create $10M in revenue for all school districts in the county, while taxing local purchases. Here's what we know:
Saturday morning the Sycamore City Council will hold a special council meeting inside a fire station in Streamwood, as city officials continue to mull over proposed plans for a new facility.
The Sycamore High School volleyball team held a summer workout Tuesday at the school as the team begins preparations for the upcoming season.
A DeKalb County judge on Monday decided to keep jailed a DeKalb man accused of threatening to assassinate state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, citing in part the man’s criminal history of making false 911 calls to police.
The free event is intended for children in second through fifth grade.
Members of the public are invited to sample fruits and vegetables from around the world at an upcoming family-friendly event at the DeKalb Public Library.
The party includes live music, food, games, face-painting, crafts, a bounce house and an inflatable slide.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from May 13 to 31, 2024.
Fresh sweet corn is back in stock at DeKalb County farm stands, and while most Midwesterners know there’s many of ways to prepare corn, a farm stand worker in DeKalb said sometimes the cobs are so good she’ll eat it raw. Here are some places to get sweet corn in DeKalb County:
The free shows will feature presentations on reptiles, invertebrates and amphibians.
Those on the hunt for a new job might want to check out an upcoming workshop through Kishwaukee College that will provide interview tips.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a craft swap for patrons to shop for and donate craft supplies.
The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Burritos Guacamole 3 to its membership.
Children will be able to participate in activities that cater to their interests and abilities.
Vocalist Terri Crain Goodman will perform with the DeKalb Municipal Band at its “Cinemagic” concert July 23.
Prosecutors on Saturday asked a DeKalb County judge to detain a DeKalb man accused of threatening to assassinate GOP state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, and a ruling is expected Monday. Forrest R. Brandon remains in custody at DeKalb County Jail for now.
T-Mobile recently awarded the city of Sycamore almost $23,000 as part of the company’s Hometown Grant program.
Back by popular demand, the DeKalb Township has scheduled two more mobile DMV events for people to exchange their i-Pass transponders with new tollway stickers. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 815-758-8282.
5 things to do in DeKalb County: Hy-Vee Sycamore farmers market, Waterman Summerfest and more
Tanzania Development Support nonprofit is soliciting donations of household goods, along with volunteers, for its fundraising yard sale set to run for three days in August.
A senior health fair planned for Thursday in DeKalb has been postponed, legislators who are hosting it said Wednesday.
The DeKalb Knights of Columbus Council 717 will host its 41st annual DeKalb County First Responder Appreciation Pig Roast to benefit fire and police department personnel July 18.
The northern portion of DeKalb County reported more significant damage from Monday’s storms than other areas, authorities said. Wind damaged utility poles, and downed trees and wires. Hundreds remain without power, ComEd reports.
Overturned trailers in Cortland, power outages that briefly shut down air conditioning at DeKalb County Jail in Sycamore, a car in a flooded ditch in Genoa and downed power lines in DeKalb were all caused by severe weather Sunday night, authorities said. More on the way:
More severe thunderstorms hit DeKalb County Monday night adding to the wind damage and flooding caused by Sunday night's weather.
A plea agreement could be coming for a Sycamore woman accused of stealing about $90,000 from the Sycamore Music Boosters Club and using the funds for gambling and to buy alcohol, her lawyer said Monday
The free program will be held at 4:30 p.m. July 18 in the library’s 309 Creative room, 309 Oak St.
Hy-Vee, 2700 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore, will host a community farmer’s market July 21, according to the business’ social media page.
The DeKalb Township is accepting applications for its 2024 human service funding cycle, meant to aid area nonprofits that provide services to the surrounding community. The application deadline is 4 p.m. July 31.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from May 6 to May 10, 2024.
Sycamore football players were on the practice field on a warm Monday morning to participate in a summer session as they get ready for the 2024 season.
Downed trees, overturned campers and local power outages Monday were the result of overnight storms rolling through DeKalb County.
The DeKalb County History Center will host its third annual Cocktails at the Crib fundraiser July 20 to support the history center’s programming.
The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center and DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association will host its 10th annual DeKalb County Barn Tour in August.
“What’s Cookin’? Triple Treat” features cookbooks with important recipe displays. The exhibit also includes chocolate package designs and research by Kathryn Sampeck, an Illinois State University professor of anthropology.
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists will host a food and school supplies drive to benefit DeKalb, Genoa, Rochelle and Sycamore food pantries starting July 15. Here's how to donate:
The DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting applications for fall 2024 Community Needs Grants and Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants through Sept. 1. Nonprofit and public sector organizations are encouraged to apply. Here's how:
The DeKalb Public Library will host two magic shows featuring artist and magician Dan Gogh in July.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a children's program July 20 for patrons to participate in three summer science activities.
Aspiring writers and filmmakers are invited to a workshop to learn about the arts through the career of the late John Hughes, a screenwriter who got his start writing for “National Lampoon’s Class Reunion” in 1982.
The free event will be at 2 p.m. July 14 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.
The Ellwood House Museum will host a “Kids’ Photo Lab” program as part of its Ellwood Explorers series. The free program will be from 10 a.m. to noon July 13 at the museum, 420 Linden Place, DeKalb.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a Brief History of the Blues program led by award-winning singer and songwriter Barry Cloyd at 2 p.m. Saturday.
City and state officials gathered this week for a ribbon cutting in Sycamore for Reston Ponds Park, Sycamore Park District’s newest, publicly accessible outdoor recreation space.
Nine local gardens across DeKalb County will be featured Saturday as part of the University of Illinois Extension’s annual Master Gardener’s Walk. Here's how to participate: