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A house made its way through Sycamore and DeKalb Tuesday as it was moved from the DeKalb County History Center property in Sycamore to Pleasant Street in DeKalb. The house was moved by Devooght House Movers and Habitat For Humanity for Heaven Allen and her son who will be living in the home when it is completed.
A list of some of the best pizza in Kane, Kendall, McHenry, DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area, as voted on by Shaw Local News Network audiences.
A new location has been proposed for a Sycamore fire station, which still requires city approval before it’s built.
Realigning Plank Road in DeKalb County could cost between $12 and $15 million, the most for a road project in county history, but those numbers aren’t final, County Engineer Nathan Schwartz said this week. While next steps were approved, the work could take years.
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists and the Kishwaukee Family YMCA will host a “Fall and Injury Prevention” presentation as part of their Lunch and Learn Educational Series on Oct. 17.
After being denied twice in two months by the Sycamore City Council, the developer of a 55-and-older living community in Sycamore received an initial approval this week for amended, lower density condominiums. The new single units would start at $280,000, he said.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for patrons to learn about artificial intelligence and ChatGPT.
The Sycamore Republican who was the focus of an assassination threat this summer said he didn’t want that to deter him from serving residents.
Two DeKalb County residents will compete at the ballot box this fall, as both are vying for the Illinois House 70th District seat in the Illinois House of Representatives.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for patrons to learn about government backed home equity conversion mortgages.
The DeKalb County History Center will host an “Evening of Encores” concert Wednesday featuring violinist Kara Eubanks.
The DeKalb County History Center will hold “Historic Recipes in Today’s Kitchen” and “Pasta Making Class with Chef Michael Haines” cooking classes this November.
The developer behind Old Mill Park, a 55-and-older living community in Sycamore, is coming back to the city on Monday with scaled-back plans for the second phase of his development, city documents show.
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists will host a coat drive to collect items for the Sycamore United Methodist Church Coat Ministry.
“Holiday Dreams” tells the story of a mischievous elf who thinks he mailed himself to a tropical island but finds himself delivered to the wrong address. The show features projection mapping, holiday music, holograms, lasers, cirque-performers, acrobats, and daredevils.
DeKalb County trick-or-treat hours for Halloween 2024, and seasonal spooky events for the whole family
In 1970, five young women became fast friends after being alphabetically assigned to live on a wing in Neptune Hall at Northern Illinois University. Half a century later, their graduating class (class of 1974) will be celebrated at the Golden Huskies 50+ Reunion during Homecoming
CASA DeKalb County will host its 10th annual Whiskey, Wine and Cheese open house to support its programs and services.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a seminar Oct. 15 for patrons to learn about children with neuroatypical behaviors and sleep disorders.
The city of Sycamore is on track to borrow as much as $5.7 million from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to fund improvements to its water system.
Fall can be a surprise when it arrives, but planning for the seasonal transition can keep the garden looking great until frost.
Fall means it's time to visit a pumpkin farm! Check out our list of locations around northern Illinois for some autumn fun.
A partial assessment of Meta’s newly constructed property in DeKalb, which will be abated in future tax cycles, has significantly increased DeKalb County’s property tax base and given officials new tax options to consider.
South Prairie Elementary School in Sycamore is accepting raffle prize donations from local businesses for its annual fun fair.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a program Oct. 15 for patrons to explore Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula.”
The Sycamore Forest Preserve will host the annual Sondra King Memorial CROP Hunger Walk to benefit Church World Services and Husky Harvest Food Pantry.
A trailer load of potentially life-saving supplies is expected to arrive in Asheville, North Carolina, this month thanks to the donations and charitable efforts of DeKalb County residents.
The Sycamore United Methodist Church’s Music Ministries will perform a “Glorify Thy Name” autumn hymn sing.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop Oct. 15 for patrons to learn about student loans as part of its Financial Fitness series.
Here's a list of some of northern Illinois' best sports bars for watching your favorite team.
Those in the community looking for resources to help them fight domestic and sexual violence are invited to an information booth hosted by Safe Passage Oct. 15.
The Friends of Jane Adeny Memorial School will host “A Taste of Kenya” event Oct. 12 to celebrate the organization’s 10th anniversary.
The DeKalb County History Center will host a volunteer information session for its annual Pumpkin Fest Historic Homes Tour Oct. 19.
A new place to find some crunchy and sweet snacks and support local has opened in Sycamore. Kernel’s Gourmet Popcorn & More is open for business at 610 Plaza Drive Suite 1.
The next Northern Illinois University STEM Cafe on Wednesday will explore how supercomputing will affect the course of American science.
Witches, ghouls, and all things spooky, grab your hats and gather your friends Thursday for Witches Night Out in Sycamore.
The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Adventure Sprouts, a children’s boutique, to its membership. The new downtown shop is open for business.
The DeKalb County History Center will host its annual Cemetery Walk, “Etched in Stone,” at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Elmwood Cemetery, 901 S. Cross St., Sycamore.
The Egyptian Theatre will host “Haunted Illusions,” a performance by master illusionist David Caserta on Sunday.
The Northern Illinois University School of Theatre and Dance will open its 2024 to 2025 season Friday with performances of the verse play “Mary Stuart.”
Westminster Presbyterian Church will host a presentation featuring international peacemaker Peter Michael Egwudah on Friday.
The DeKalb Women’s Club will hold its first program of the year featuring city of DeKalb mayor Cohen Barnes.
Rooted For Good, formerly DeKalb County Community Gardens, released a list of October locations for Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, no requirements necessary.
The Federated Church of Sycamore, Mayfield Congregational Church in Mayfield and First Congregational United Church of Christ will host two lectures on Christian nationalism and what organizers are calling their duty to denounce it.
Students at DeKalb High School recently were celebrated for earning top academic honors.
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce members recently celebrated a plan by Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County to move the DeKalb County History Center’s historic “Hired Hands House.”
The Kishwaukee Concert Band will open its 23rd concert season Oct. 6 with a concert to honor band member William “Bill” Schulze.
The University of Illinois Extension will hold its annual Discover 4-H Carnival for families to learn about 4-H on Oct. 6.
Opinion: From harvest festivals and homecoming celebrations to spooky contests and pumpkin parades, there’s something for everyone this month, Katherine McLaughlin of the DeKalb County Convention and Visitor's Bureau writes.
Cassie's Popcorn, a little red popcorn stand at the corner of State and Maple streets, is celebrating a century of serving popcorn to the community.