DeKalb’s Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., not only offers entertainment but also opportunities to serve the community. The Egyptian Theatre has been a historic landmark in the community since 1929. After decades, the theatre was not in optimal condition...
Exploring a cemetery in October is not only for Halloween lovers, but also for history enthusiasts like those who toured Elmwood Cemetery on Sunday. The Annual Elmwood Cemetery Heritage Walk has been held on the first Sunday in October for the past 12...
Wally Thurow, known as Mr. Pumpkin, will be missed in the coming Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, but loved ones are working to keep his spirit alive. “Over 50 years ago, he approached the Lions Club with a simple concept of having a family event with pumpkins...
DeKalb High School’s auditorium was filled to capacity last night as crowds of students, faulty, teachers and community members listened to Jonathan Kozol. Jonathan Kozol is most famously known for his books on public education and the discrepancies...
Soccer enthusiasts can take their passion to the next level by volunteering to coach or referee youth soccer teams in DeKalb. American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is a national organization run by volunteers with regional chapters throughout the...
St. Mary School’s September Fest celebrated its tenth annual festival this weekend with carnival rides, bake sales and more. St. Mary’s School, 210 Gurler Road, has been around for over 99 years and moved into its current location 17 years ago. September...
Having a family member in the hospital can be tough, but a nonprofit organization eases the worries by providing overnight accommodations to out-of-town families. The Pay-It-Forward House, 719 Somonauk Street in Sycamore, is a volunteer-based organization...
DeKalb County was recently awarded two grants to initiate drug and substance abuse prevention programs throughout the community. The federal grant was awarded through the Federal Drug Free Commission from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...
Downtown DeKalb came together Thursday for a night of fun, food, raffles, giveaways and fundraising as part of the second annual Girls Night Out. Local businesses opened their doors for new and returning customers with free giveaways and raffle prizes...
The DeKalb Area Women’s Center (DAWC), 1021 State Street, is an organization run by volunteers whose goal is to eliminate sexism and celebrate all women. The director, Anna Marie Coveny is also a volunteer at the center. According to the DeKalb nonprofit...
Grace Place is holding an interfaith lecture series in hope of opening the door for dialogue and understanding between different beliefs. Grace Place, 401 Normal Road, is a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Episcopal Church...
Grace Place is holding an interfaith lecture series in hope of opening the door for dialogue and understanding between different beliefs. Grace Place, 401 Normal Road, is a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Episcopal Church...
