County officials plan to break ground on the DeKalb public library expansion this fall, said library board president Clark Neher.Neher said this grant is the biggest construction grant awarded by the state to a library. He said the state had $50 million...
Every summer, locals find fresh produce and homemade goods for themselves at the Sycamore Farmers Market at 300 W. Elm St., and shoppers can even find fresh, healthy choices for their pets.Susan Weitzel, sales manager for Ledfoots Pet Bakery, knows firsthand...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.Thursday• At 11:56 p.m., Jacob R. Waters, 22, of DeKalb,...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.Tuesday• A person filed a report of a stolen plow blade from...
Addison Millhorn, 17, and Ariel Ries, 28, work during downtime as they wait for customers to arrive at Small Town Skate Shop, 229 E. Lincoln Highway, Monday afternoon. Millhorn gives skate lessons to patrons and helps the owner, Ries, with customers....
From comic book stores to bars, local businesses find themselves seeing change over the summer as a result of students going home during the school break.One change noticed by Cora Vasseur, co-owner of Babs & Coco’s Tea Emporium, 818 W. Lincoln...
City attorney Dean Frieders can breathe: His salary will see an increase in line with city staff and other private contractors who work with the city.At Monday’s City Council meeting, members approved an increase to Frieders’ salary which was debated...
The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will host its 15th annual Benefit Golf Outing July 19 at the Sycamore Golf Club, 940 E. State St. The event is open to the public. Proceeds will directly benefit the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra.For more information...
Families are welcome to take a trip back in time at a Family Time Dance.The dance is presented by DeKalb’s Just Make It Happen Productions and will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. Admittance is $15 per family.For more information...
Champions will arrive July 14 at Huskie Stadium.Seven of the world’s top drum and bugle corps will perform in the Tour of Champions drum and bugle corps championship. Fatty’s Pub & Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, is the official host restaurant...
Get your cowboy hats ready: Texas Roadhouse is coming to Sycamore.The restaurant, part of a chain that specializes in barbecue, will set up shop at 1950 DeKalb Ave. in 2014, according to a Monday news release.Sycamore city manager Brian Gregory said he...
This year, leaving the spectacle to the professionals may be the safest route.Although officials remind citizens that fireworks are illegal in Illinois, precaution needs to be taken by those who still choose to use illegal fireworks.According to the 2012...
