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Otto’s, 118 Lincoln Highway, stands in downtown DeKalb for the final time on its demolition day May 22. The building is being replaced with a four-story complex that will contain residential and commercial establishments.

New building to spark revenue

By Maddie Steen | June 26, 2017

Otto’s, 118 Lincoln Highway, stands in downtown DeKalb for the final time on its demolition day May 22. The building is being replaced with a four-story complex that will contain residential and commercial establishments.

DeKalb building proposed

By Northern Star Staff | February 16, 2017

DeKALB — Development has been proposed for a four-story building in DeKalb’s Central Business District that would house high-end residential and commercial units.DeKalb developer John Pappas proposed establishments at 122 S. First Street and 112,...

Texas Roadhouse setting up shop on DeKalb Avenue

By Kelly Bauer | July 8, 2013

Get your cowboy hats ready: Texas Roadhouse is coming to Sycamore.The restaurant, part of a chain that specializes in barbecue, will set up shop at 1950 DeKalb Ave. in 2014, according to a Monday news release.Sycamore city manager Brian Gregory said he...

Hy-vee supermarket to open in Sycamore

By Eric Beesley | February 17, 2011

Editor's note: This version corrects the name of Pappas Development,  the square footage of the planned supermarket and the anticipated opening date. SYCAMORE | Officials with the Iowa-based supermarket chain Hy-vee Inc. have announced plans to set...

Grant money awarded in order to demolish property in Sycamore

By Eric Beesley | January 25, 2011

SYCAMORE | A grant was awarded to local developer John Pappas for the demolition of the former Fargo Motors property at 437 W. State Street. The TIF grant, in the amount of $61,680, was awarded at the Sycamore City Council meeting on Jan. 18. According...