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Former resident writes about antislavery movement in DeKalb

Former resident writes about antislavery movement in DeKalb

By Amelia Cruz | May 6, 2013

Former Sycamore resident Nancy M. Beasley used her love of history to pen a book about the antislavery movement in DeKalb County. Beasley’s book, “The Underground Railroad in DeKalb County, Illinois,” is about the antislavery movement in DeKalb...

Tails to adopt 200 new dogs

By Amelia Cruz | April 28, 2013

Tails Humane Society and Petco are working together to help overcrowded shelters from Oklahoma and Arkansas bring 200 dogs and puppies to DeKalb’s Tails. “We have partnered with three animal shelter groups from Oklahoma and Arkansas by taking the...