The DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St., now is in its 10th year of existence and continues to empower DeKalb area women to fight sexism and other forms of oppression. The center is a resource for women who are supportive of women’s culture...

Space to sit and watch the 42nd Sycamore Pumpkin Festival parade had been staked out since last Wednesday, and for good reason. Every year, families rope off sections of the curb along the parade route, days before the parade takes place to ensure a good...

Safe Passage groups give people the chance to talk securely about their personal problems. Safe Passage, which has been in the community for 22 years, is an organization that sets up support groups, shelters and a 24-hour phone line to help community...

Greek Row update An ordinance up for first reading at Monday’s DeKalb City Council meeting could make Greek Row a special service area. The council will consider special taxes against the area that would be established by the ordinance for which to...

House speaker Dennis Hastert will host the Hastert Mega Event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway. Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R-North Carolina, also will appear. The 17th annual event is a fundraiser held every fall to help...

Sycamore residents will now have to adapt to a recent speed reduction, which was enforced this week. Previously the speed limit was 30 miles per hour for the residential district. Now, 25 mph will be enforced unless otherwise posted. After conducting...

When an area or building in DeKalb becomes in need of repair, TIFs, or Tax Increment Financing, can help redevelop the property. The city of DeKalb created the first TIF District in 1986 to help finance work in the community. The city gains the money...

DeKalb’s City Council and District 428 School Board recognized the need to move forward quickly with plans to better provide for local schools. Members from both boards discussed together the problems facing the school district and possible ways to...

Pitch black hallways, skeletons, moving floors and hidden doors: It’s exactly what haunted house visitors are looking for. The Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club will begin its 33rd year of scaring residents when it opens the doors to its haunted house Friday...

With cooler weather sneaking in the door, the flu season is starting to take full effect. According to Karen Grush, a public health administrator for DeKalb County, flu season usually is from November to April, peaking January through March. One way to...

Cruisers Taxi is the only taxi service in DeKalb that also serves people from Sycamore, Genoa, Cortland, Malta and Kingston. The taxi service is open to residents of these towns and to students as well. The family-owned Cruisers is located at 8 Moraine...

Now is a good time to “winterize” your car, the office of Secretary of State Jesse White said. White’s office said preparing your vehicle before the arrival of winter will keep you safe, save you money and reduce vehicle emissions. Drivers should...