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The new Wahlburgers restaurant sign advertised on the Hy-Vee grocery store. (Brandon Clark | Northern Star)

Wahlburgers restaurant opens in Sycamore Hy-Vee

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter | September 7, 2023

SYCAMORE – Busy shoppers searching for a bite to eat no longer have to choose between lunch and finishing their errands. Wahlburgers restaurant opened inside the Hy-Vee grocery store at 2700 DeKalb Ave. on Aug. 22.   The casual dining restaurant...

Show support for vets throughout entire year

By AJ Edwards | November 12, 2013

Even though Veterans Day comes once a year, it’s never the wrong time to show your support and respect to veterans in your community. The holiday is a good opportunity to thank servicemen and women, but it’s just a reminder of the behavior we should...

Healthy diets easy, but take commitment

By James Casey | September 23, 2013

I believe many Americans think they aren’t fixing an issue unless they throw money at it, but there’s no reason to spend a lot to eat healthy.The key to making a change is free; it simply involves making a serious mental commitment. At that point...

Bridal Expo brings fashion, food and fun to NIU

By Kevin Steiger | January 13, 2013

The Second Annual Bridal Expo took place on Sunday, with more than 50 prizes given out, free taste-testing and a professional fashion show. Fifty prizes were given out to the public from various companies. The prizes consisted of free meals from various...

‘Hy-ly’ anticipated grocery store opens

By Jason Pfrommer | June 16, 2011

A new retail and grocery chain, the Iowa-based Hy-Vee, has worked its way into DeKalb County.The Sycamore location at 2700 DeKalb Ave. opened its doors to customers June 14 after over a year of construction.Hy-Vee store director Kerry Sherlock said the...

Liquor licenses approved for Hy-Vee

By Megan Healy | April 28, 2011

Sycamore | The Sycamore City Liquor Commission approved two liquor licenses for the incoming Hy-Vee grocery store Tuesday. A class D license was issued that allows for sale of all alcohol inside the grocery store. A class F liquor license was also approved,...