SYCAMORE | Businesses in downtown Sycamore are in the midst of the Spring Fling sales event that began March 18 and will conclude Sunday. The Spring Fling sales event is a part of the 3/50 Project, which helps to promote spending at local, independently-owned...

DeKALB | Seven northern Illinois school districts recently received state funding in the form of the School District Library Program for use in their school libraries, including DeKalb and Sycamore districts. A total of $16,000 was awarded to libraries...

The Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., will have a night of adventure and learning for people of all ages. The museum will host "Family Overnight at the Museum" on Saturday and Sunday. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. "This is...

DeKALB | Sycamore School District 427 will cut a total of 35 staff positions and three programs, effective next school year. Two of the programs that will get cut include intramural sports and the Spartan Academy, a summer school program for kindergarten...

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...

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...

Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive, will host a women's health event called "This One's for the Girls." The event will take place on Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and will consist of a variety of free activities, snacks, raffles...

DeKALB | This Valentine's Day, students will stop to smell the roses. Not to mention the carnations, lilies, and an assortment of other flowers. Local florists are preparing for the Valentine's Day rush, when NIU students come looking for the perfect...

Fires are never a good thing, especially when fire hydrants are invisible. During the aftermath of a snow storm cleanup, clearing fire hydrants is one of the first priorities. Since the storm, the DeKalb and Sycamore fire departments, along with the DeKalb...

DeKALB | Getting assistance to pay for a car has never been easier. "With the economy as is, some people can't buy cars," said Kathleen Patterson, Castle Bank branch manager. "But if you can, it's the perfect time. Banks like Castle Bank, 141 W. Lincoln...

Dinosaurs, sports tickets and steel drums came together Saturday night at the Midwest Museum of Natural History. The MMNH, 425 W. State St. in Sycamore, hosted its third annual Groundhog Gala on saturday. "It was a very successful evening, and we would...