The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life hosted a kickoff event Thursday in the Community Room at the American National Bank, 1985 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore. Relay For Life is an overnight fundraiser where teams of people come together and walk...

DeKALB | Instead of buying chocolates or roses, the DeKalb Area Association of Realtors plans to give a "Gift from the Heart" this February. Heather Wiedrich, DeKalb Area Association of Realtors executive vice president, said they started the "Gift from...

DeKALB | Applications are being accepted for senior citizens in DeKalb County to defer property taxes to 2012. The Senior Citizens' Tax Deferral Program started taking applications earlier this month and will continue to take applications until Feb. 28....

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Dec. 10, 2010 At 8 a.m., DeKalb Police stopped a vehicle...

Shoppers with a sweet tooth for chocolate might want to stop by downtown Sycamore this weekend. The annual Chocolate Weekend sponsored by Discover Sycamore will take place Friday through Sunday. Chocolate treats, chocolate-themed giveaways and chocolate...

Sycamore will kick off the holidays Friday with the Walk with Santa event.This annual event, presented by Discover Sycamore and the National Bank and Trust Co., begins with Santa arriving at the Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St.“Santa...

A Sycamore press release is asking citizens for cooperation in removing their vehicles from the road during a snowfall. According to the press release, the Sycamore snow ordinance states "It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on any public street or...

Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a residential burglary that occurred between Oct. 19 and Nov. 2. in Sycamore, according to a Crime Stoppers press release. The burglary occurred in the 1800 Block of Letha Westgate Drive, the release stated. According...

Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St. in Sycamore, will offer a holiday celebration themed shopping experience Thursday that's aimed to delight. From 5 to 7 p.m., Blumen Gardens will host its second Champagne, Chocolate and Firelight event. Anna Betauw, advertising...

Autumn is here andarea residents are raking leaves into large piles to jump in or totidy their yards.When it comes time todispose of these leaves, Sycamore’s Leaf Pick-up Program helpsresidents keep their yards in good shape. Sycamore Mayor Ken Mundysaid...