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 Fire Chief Mark Kessler announced Thursday he plans to retire March 31.According to a press release, Kessler was hired by the Sycamore Fire Department in 1985 as a firefighter. He rose through the ranks, holding the titles of lieutenant and assistant...

It may be called Fire Prevention Week, but DeKalb Fire Lt. Luke Howieson hopes people remember fire safety tips they've learned this week all year long.The DeKalb and Sycamore Fire Departments are participating in Fire Prevention Week, which takes place...

Kishwaukee Community Hospital and the DeKalb and Sycamore Fire Departments joined forces Sunday to sponsor "Honoring the Past," a Sept. 11 memorial service. The event, held in the Healing Gardens at Kish, was attended by numerous area citizens, chaplains,...

SYCAMORE | The Sycamore Fire Department was called to Unlimited Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, 2111 Midlands Court in Sycamore, Thursday afternoon about a patient who was shocked while swimming in the pool, according to a press release...