The Boys and Books program went to West Elementary this month to show young boys how fun reading can be.The Boys and Books program is one of several programs offered by the Jerry L. Johns Literacy Clinic, 3100 Sycamore Road, suite 2003. The program enhances...
The Wally Thurow Tribute Committee said clay molding for a bronze statue is scheduled to start in April.The statue of Wally Thurow will serve as a tribute to the Sycamore resident and the Pumpkin Festival he founded.The life-size statue will show Thurow...
City Council approved a permit for a Culver’s Drive-Thru at Monday’s meeting.The council also approved sign waivers for Culver’s, 1262 W. Lincoln Highway, to provide better visibility for the business.Plano residents Jeff and Marcia Newkirk have...
Winter conditions caused the final winter’s Farmers’ Market to be the second event of the season rather than of the three usually held.The market is held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 158 N. Fourth St. The market began 9 a.m. and ended...
DeKalb County Community Gardens is working in partnership with the Sycamore and the DeKalb Public Libraries to create one of the first seed libraries in Illinois.In preparation for the seed banks there will be community potlucks and seed-sorting events...
The Shoes Share program will provide gently worn gym shoes to children, youth and young adults who are in need a pair of gym shoes for the upcoming school year.The DeKalb County Health Department program’s goal is to collect 2,000 pairs of shoes from...
March 16• Patrick A. Regan, 23, of DeKalb, was charged with criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.• Juan J. Casillas, 18, of Rochelle, was charged with battery.• Deandre O. Virgil, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with domestic battery.March...
DeKalb County Board’s livestreamed meetings may lead to other government meetings and functions being covered on the Web.The livestreaming system can be used to broadcast emergency notifications and other messages for DeKalb County.Donny Adams, DeKalb...
Republican Bruce Rauner and Democrat Pat Quinn will face off in November’s gubernatorial elections, with Illinois’ pension reform set to be a key issue.Rauner took the win among the Republicans in the primary elections Tuesday. The race was between...
Friday• Willie L. Cottingham, 45, of DeKalb, was charged with no FOID card and unlawful use or possession of a weapon by a felon.• Barbara Alvarez, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with simple battery and criminal damage to property.• Melvina Sutton,...
Locals are protesting the use of tobacco during the 19th annual Kick Butts Day.Kick Butts Day was created by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. During this day, youth are encouraged to raise awareness of tobacco’s harm. The DeKalb County Department...
After a unanimous vote for the first reading and waiving the second reading, DeKalb aldermen passed a temporary ordinance for e-cigarettes and teen night clubs that may come to the city.During the March 10 City Council meeting, an ordinance was approved...
