SYCAMORE | Sycamore is one of the oldest cities in the area, established in 1835. Carlos Lattin built the 1st home in Sycamore in 1835, said Mayor Ken Mundy. Farmers settled the area and opened several stores after Eli Barnes built the 1st commercial...
DeKALB | The Friends of the Library are holding a book sale this week to benefit the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Books, CDs, audio books, cassettes, records and VHS tapes are $1 or less. DVDs are $2.50. The Friends of the Library have a book sale...
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. At 12:23 a.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police in the 1000 block of West...
SYCAMORE | Sycamore's proposed budget for fiscal year 2012 includes some significant changes from the previous budget. The police department is slated to receive about $100,000 more than it was last year. New facilities are being constructed for the police...
DeKALB | Baroque-era music filled the sanctuary of the First Congregational United Church of Christ on Sunday as part of an effort to raise money for schools in Tanzania. The fundraiser was part of Tanzania Development Support's mission to construct a...
DeKALB | The Ellwood Historic District Neighborhood Group met Thursday to update an earlier plan aimed at making improvements to the Ellwood Historic District. The Ellwood Historic District is located in the area encompassing Locust Street, First Street...
Crime Stoppers is seeking information pertaining to a theft that occurred at the Kishwaukee College Caukin Building, according to a press release. The reported theft was of various tools and happened sometime after March 2. A red and black Craftsman tool...
The Huskie Track Club will offer registration for those looking to get involved in the group. According to a press release, HTC is dedicated to the advancement of track and field with youth ages 7 to 18 in DeKalb County and the surrounding communities....
SYCAMORE | Businesses in downtown Sycamore are in the midst of the Spring Fling sales event that began March 18 and will conclude Sunday. The Spring Fling sales event is a part of the 3/50 Project, which helps to promote spending at local, independently-owned...
Members of the Sycamore City Council recommended Wednesday night to send a proposed budget for fiscal year 2012 to the full council. "This spending and revenue plan is a living and breathing document, and we will live by it every day," said Mayor Ken...
The sentencing for former NIU student Zachary Isaacman has once again been postponed. Isaacman, 23, was convicted of shooting another student, Brian Mulder, outside of Stevenson Towers last year. The hearing was expected to rule on Isaacman's motion for...
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. At 11:05 p.m. on Tuesday, DeKalb Police in the 1000 block...
