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Kevin Brint member of the Lion Club, (center), and David Finney prepare to close their grill for the day after feeding all the people who helped set up for Pumpkin Fest. Finney has helped the Lions Club prepare for pumpkin fest for over 10 years.

The 51st Annual Sycamore Pumpkin Fest kicks off today

By Robert Baird | October 23, 2012

Giant pumpkins, carnival rides and a massive parade are the highlights of the 51st Annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, which begins today. Visitors to downtown Sycamore this weekend will have the opportunity to see more than 1,000 uniquely decorated pumpkins,...

The Sycamore Public Library will remain open during upcoming construction.

Sycamore Public Library renovations begin

By Felix Sarver | April 16, 2012

When people visit the main entrance of the Sycamore Library in the future, they won’t be greeted by a wall, but a desk of smiling staff members ready to serve them. The library, 103 E. State St., began construction Monday to make the facility more welcoming...

Sycamore institutes Adopt a Hydrant program

By Joe Palmer | February 21, 2012

Fire hydrants need love too.The city of Sycamore has instituted a new Adopt a Hydrant program that allows citizens to take an active role in keeping Sycamore safe.This program has been growing in cities across the country for years. The most notable example...

Sycamore mayor Ken Mundy

Sycamore mayor given outstanding citizen award

By Jessica Wells | January 30, 2012

Rose Treml, Sycamore Chamber of Commerce executive director, said if one were to Google the definition of an outstanding citizen, a photo and description of Sycamore Mayor Ken Mundy would be among the first few results.Mundy was recently awarded the 2012...

DeKalb County Community Foundation works to help non-profit organizations

By Felix Sarver | November 30, 2011

The DeKalb County Community Foundation (DCCF) is a powerful ally of non-profit organizations in the DeKalb County area. The goal of DCCF is to distribute funds through the county to enhance and promote the quality of life in different communities, said...

Emphasis on Black Friday shopping leads to some local fears of a forgotten Thanksgiving

By Lauren Dielman | November 15, 2011

For some, Thanksgiving just isn't what it used to be. Angie Krawiec, junior math education major, said she feels the increased interest in Christmas shopping right after Thanksgiving takes away the purpose of Thanksgiving. Many rush out to get Black Friday...

Pumpkin Fest takes over Sycamore

October 26, 2011

The city of Sycamore is about to grow by the thousands.The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival kicked off Wednesday and continues through Sunday.This year's theme is "50 Fabulous Years of Pumpkins," said Sycamore Mayor Ken Mundy. During the five days of the festival,...

Bill Nicklas

Former Dekalb, Sycamore city manager helps create ‘blue print’ for Vision 2020

By Hailey Kurth | October 25, 2011

NIU has created a new position to keep the Vision 2020 initiatives President Peters announced earlier this semester on track. The new associate vice president for Institutional Planning and Sustainability is Bill Nicklas. "One of his main responsibilities...

New judge Buick begins work today

New judge Buick begins work today

By Thomas Verschelde | September 27, 2011

Marcy Buick of Foster & Buick Law Group was appointed to associate judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit in June. Buick will start the job today.Buick fills a vacancy left when previous associate judge T. Jordan Gallagher died in June."I am very excited,"...

Sycamore seeks replacement city manager

By Dave Gong | September 21, 2011

The search for a permanent replacement for Sycamore City Manger Bill Nicklas will be conducted throughout October, said Sycamore Mayor Ken Mundy. In the meantime, Brian Gregory, assistant city manager and treasurer, has been named acting city manager....

Sycamore city manager named to new NIU position

By Thomas Verschelde | August 29, 2011

DeKALB | Sycamore City Manager Bill Nicklas will leave his post in Sycamore on Oct. 3 to join NIU as the associate vice president for institutional planning and sustainability.Nicklas is familiar with the school, having gotten both his master's degree...

Workers continue construction on the addition to the DeKalb
County Courthouse Monday afternoon.

DeKalb County spends around $27 million on jail expansion

By Thomas Verschelde | August 29, 2011

DeKalb County is planning to expand the county jail in order to create more space for more people. According to Roger Scott, sheriff and member of the ad hoc jail planning committee, the project will cost approximately $27 million. The reason for the...