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The construction of Peace Road will include a bike path that extends from Lincoln Highway to Macom Drive.

DeKalb to add bike path

By Leah Nicolini | April 14, 2016

The construction of Peace Road will include a bike path that extends from Lincoln Highway to Macom Drive.

Non-profits look for donations for state-wide fundraiser event

By Keith Hernandez | December 2, 2014

DeKalb residents are able to donate to local nonprofits today for the first annual Illinois Gives Big event.Illinois Gives Big is a state-wide fundraising initiative for nonprofits sponsored by Donors Forum, an association of Illinois nonprofit organizations....

YMCA readies for first swimathon

By Kate Chopelas | November 20, 2013

A local athlete hopes children can learn values and safety from proceeds raised during a Sunday YMCA event.The Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 W. Bethany Road, will host its first swimathon Sunday. Those swimming for the fundraiser are asked to raise at...

Kishwaukee Family YMCA to host Daughter Safe workshops

By Brooke Shinberg | February 18, 2013

Daughter Safe workshops teach girls mental preparedness, assertiveness training, self-defense techniques, and Internet safety, according to a Monday news release from the Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road in Sycamore. The class is taught by retired...

YMCA provides resources, opportunities to volunteer

By Maria Ahmad | October 10, 2012

The YMCA remains a community resource with the help of more than 1,100 volunteers per year. The Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road, was incorporated in 1957 and serves the community through promoting youth development programs and healthy living...

Kishwaukee Family YMCA hosts 6th Annual Indoor Triathlon

By Meaghen Harms | February 20, 2011

DeKALB | The Kishwaukee Family YMCA held their 6th Annual Indoor Triathlon on Sunday. The event began at 8 a.m. and ended with an awards ceremony at noon. The triathlon attracted 105 participants from all over the county. It was divided into eight waves...