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Glidden Homestead to hold 7th annual Divas Dish

By Northern Star staff | March 30, 2015

The Glidden Homestead will hold the seventh Divas Dish fundraiser 5:30-8 p.m. April 25 at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center.The event will feature food tastings from more than 18 local chefs and a silent auction. The Glidden Homestead and Feed’em...

Dion Hooker, Sycamore senior running back/corner back, runs the ball down the field. DeKalb and Sycamore high schools faced off during the game. About $54,000 was raised during the game, which brought the total raised throughout the Castle Challenge’s history to more than $900,000.

$900K raised during 15 years of Castle Challenge football history

By Rachel Scaman | September 21, 2014

Dion Hooker, Sycamore senior running back/corner back, runs the ball down the field. DeKalb and Sycamore high schools faced off during the game. About $54,000 was raised during the game, which brought the total raised throughout the Castle Challenge’s history to more than $900,000.

Sycamore senior Michael Hermes strikes a pose in his white, yellow and black gear.

Mayors join in on high school rivalry

By Linda Loya | September 18, 2014

Sycamore and DeKalb high schools — and mayors — will be pitted against each other for the 15th annual Castle Challenge Friday at Huskie Stadium.Tailgating starts 4 p.m. with tickets priced at $12 for adults and $6 for students. Tickets, which cover...

Local rivalries flare in game

By Alissa Jacob | February 3, 2014

The rival basketball games between DeKalb and Sycamore High Schools ended with wins for both DeKalb teams and $52,000 raised for charity.The final score of the men’s game was 59-51. The final score of the women’s basketball game was 46-42. The games...

Dekalb Library expansion still waiting for city council approval

By Thomas Verschelde | October 13, 2011

The Dekalb Public Library's planned expansion hangs on the decision of the city council. "We are still in the phase of acquiring land," said Edith Craig, DeKalb Public Library public relations coordinator. "We are in the very earliest stages of development."...

Banks with low interest rates make buying a car easy

By Joseph Olmo | February 1, 2011

DeKALB | Getting assistance to pay for a car has never been easier. "With the economy as is, some people can't buy cars," said Kathleen Patterson, Castle Bank branch manager. "But if you can, it's the perfect time. Banks like Castle Bank, 141 W. Lincoln...

Low interest rates make it an optimal time to buy a car

By Joseph Olmo | January 30, 2011

DeKALB | Getting assistance to pay for a car has never been easier. “With the economy as is, some people can’t buy cars,” said Kathleen Patterson, Castle Bank branch manager. “But if you can, it’s the perfect time. Banks like Castle Bank, 141...