Members of the DeKalb Fire Department’s Hazmat team and other local firefighters simulated an automobile collision involving unidentified chemicals during a drill Thursday at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 3232 Pleasant St.The city’s team has...
The DeKalb Police Department will participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in the department’s parking lot, 700 W. Lincoln Highway.DeKalb residents can anonymously dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription...
Dion Hooker, Sycamore senior running back/corner back, runs the ball down the field. DeKalb and Sycamore high schools faced off during the game. About $54,000 was raised during the game, which brought the total raised throughout the Castle Challenge’s history to more than $900,000.
Sycamore and DeKalb high schools — and mayors — will be pitted against each other for the 15th annual Castle Challenge Friday at Huskie Stadium.Tailgating starts 4 p.m. with tickets priced at $12 for adults and $6 for students. Tickets, which cover...
The DeKalb and Sycamore police departments will conduct a child safety seat checkpoint 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday outside of Hy-Vee Floral, 2700 DeKalb Ave.Certified child passenger safety technicians will provide free safety seat inspections as a part of...
The Big Read Steering Committee will start off the Big Read of DeKalb County with a Fantasy Fest 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 4 at DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser Road.Fantasy Fest will have games, crafts and music by Dan the Bard.This fest is free and open...
Businesses of DeKalb came together to network in a more laid-back fashion at the DeKalb Chamber OktoberFest After Hours Tuesday.DeKalb Chamber OktoberFest After Hours was held at Aspen Ridge Business Park, 700 Peace Road. Michael Embrey, executive artistic...
DeKalb County Community Gardens will host the annual Local Flavors Harvest Dinner 6-9 p.m. Sept. 28 at Tapa La Luna, 226 E. Lincoln Highway.Four-course meals will be cooked using ingredients from the 40 garden locations in DeKalb County as well as other...
Senior biology major Jamie Masalinto (second to right) and senior kinesiology major Gevy Cunanan (far right) stop by Culver’s, 1262 W. Lincoln Highway, during its grand opening Monday. “Everything went well,” said manager Luke Maier. “New team...
The Culver’s fast food chain expanded into DeKalb Monday, opening at 1262 W. Lincoln Highway.Culver’s is open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. every day. The restaurant offers fast food items from cheese curds to seafood dinner plates. Prices on the menu vary from...
The Sycamore History Museum will host a performance by American English, a Beatles tribute band, Sept. 26 at St. Mary’s Church, 322 Waterman St.Tickets can be purchased at the Sycamore History Museum, 1730 N. Main St., and the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce,...
The ninth annual Kite Fest was expected to draw 3,000 to 5,000 visitors Sunday, said Debbie Armstrong, DeKalb County Convention and Visitor Bureau executive director.Kite Fest is always held on the second Sunday of September and is free for all guests....
