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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,...

Firefighters wear blue, pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Northern Star Staff | October 22, 2012

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to show their support, the entire Sycamore Fire Department will be wearing special T-shirts. They are blue with the traditional pink ribbon with pink lettering that says Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation entwined...

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...

One dead in Menards forklift accident

By Olivia Willoughby | March 27, 2012

The Sycamore Police Department responded to a fatal forklift accident at Menards, 1825 Mercantile Drive in Sycamore, Tuesday afternoon. The police department was called at 2:35 p.m. A Menards employee was crushed to death by a forklift, said Sycamore...

Sycamore celebrates fall with Pumpkin Festival

By Jessica Wells | October 21, 2010

The 49th annual Pumpkin Fest begins Oct. 27th, and with the date closing in, Sycamore is preparing for their biggest event of the year. Mayor Ken Mundy said Pumpkin Fest began as a lawn display in Wally Thurow's yard. Today, Thurow is known as Mr. Pumpkin...