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Culinary educator cooks up some vegan recipes

By Meaghen Harms | April 20, 2011

Vegan dishes are on the menu for culinary educator Jo Cessna's Occasionally Vegan class tonight. The class teaches its student how to make several vegan dishes. "It is a class for those wanting to occasionally eat animal-product free or explore what it...

Voluntary Action Center celebrates Mother’s Day with Meal for Moms

By Meaghan Harms | April 19, 2011

The Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is hosting its fourth annual Meals for Moms event to highlight Mother's Day as well as their Meals on Wheels program. The Meals for Moms event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 2 at the Regale Center,...

New aldermen notes buget concerns

By Meaghen Harms | April 14, 2011

It was a feature during their campaigns, and now that they are getting ready to take over, budget concerns are on the mind of the newly-elected city aldermen. Third Ward Alderman-elect Kristen Lash, said the first thing she wants is to cut the Washington...

Sarah Maas (left) and Kate Metzler (center), DeKalb High School seniors, along with DeKalb resident Gelina Nunn (right) work at the Best Western polling station Tuesday night.

Voter turnout lower than expected

By Meaghen Harms | April 5, 2011

DeKALB | Voter turnout was lower than expected at the local elections Tuesday. "We were anticipating a 20 percent voter turnout," said DeKalb County Clerk John Acardo. "Now it looks to be 20 percent at best." The low voter turnout could be a result of...

Third year law student Chad Lewis puts money in a Pepsi vending machine at Swen Parson Hall. A portion of the money earned at vending machines go contribute to scholarships.

Vending machine money on campus helps educate others

By Meaghen Harms | March 22, 2011

DeKALB | The money you put into vending machines on campus may help fund another student's education. "Vending commission equals approximately $500,000 per year," said Mitch Kielb, Holmes Student Center director. "$270,000 is allocated to scholarships."...

Brown bag event presents history of DeKalb County Courthouse

By Meaghan Harms | March 3, 2011

About 50 people came out to the Sycamore History Museum for its monthly brown bag lunch event Thursday. The presentation was on the history of the DeKalb County Courthouse. Sue Breese, Joiner History Room volunteer and Sycamore Library assistant, spoke...

Hair salon will hold Cut-a-thon for DeKalb resident

By Meaghan Harms | March 3, 2011

A local hair salon will be helping a DeKalb resident in need this weekend. Hair Cuttery, 2350 Sycamore Road, will be hosting a Cut-a-thon this Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. All proceeds will benefit Justin Hernandez, a DeKalb man who is diagnosed with...

Jazz up your workout to get in shape

By Meaghan Harms | March 2, 2011

Those looking for a fun way to get in shape without the usual routine of normal exercise need to look no further than Jazzercise Sycamore Fitness Center, 1210 E. State St.. The fitness center will host two events this month, the first of which is a twelve-week...

Crime Stoppers offer reward for info on Sycamore burglary

By Meaghan Harms | March 1, 2011

Sycamore | According to a press release, Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a residential burglary. The burglary, which was reported Feb. 27, occurred in the 1500 block of South Sunflower Drive in Sycamore. Two purses and coats were taken from the...