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The Darth Vader carved pumpkin display won the President’s Award, the highest ranking award at the 54th Annual Pumpkin Festival on Thursday.

Pumpkin Fest unifies Sycamore community

By Jessica Plessner | October 26, 2015

The Darth Vader carved pumpkin display won the President’s Award, the highest ranking award at the 54th Annual Pumpkin Festival on Thursday.

Author talks famous battle

By Carlos Galvez | February 11, 2014

Local residents learned about the effects of the Battle of Gettysburg at a speech from a Chicago historian Monday.Chicago historian and speaker Robert Girardi discussed the details of the Battle of Gettsyburg and how it inspires people today to keep the...

Zombie golf aids library

By Hany Abdel | October 27, 2013

The Sycamore Library was the place to shoot mini golf while avoiding the undead as they wandered rooms of the library Saturday.Families played mini golf for a cause on Saturday, raising funds for library furniture and equipment while having fun in the...

The Sycamore Public Library will remain open during upcoming construction.

Sycamore Public Library renovations begin

By Felix Sarver | April 16, 2012

When people visit the main entrance of the Sycamore Library in the future, they won’t be greeted by a wall, but a desk of smiling staff members ready to serve them. The library, 103 E. State St., began construction Monday to make the facility more welcoming...

Photo club shoots for picture-perfect experience

By Troy Doetch | January 20, 2011

In the spirit of New Year's resolutions, Sarah Tobias decided to take a step forward with her photography. One way of doing this was by inviting local residents to join her Wednesday for the first meeting of Sycamore Public Library's photography club....