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NIU student charged with 10 counts of child pornography

By Northern Star Staff | November 5, 2014

A Sycamore man was arrested Tuesday for possession of child pornography.Karim H. Elganzoury, 32, was charged with 10 counts of child pornography (Class 2 felony) after an almost two-month investigation by Sycamore police. Elganzoury is listed as a student...

Fire Prevention Week starts Oct. 5

By Northern Star Staff | September 22, 2014

Firefighters will visit grade schools and other community spots to teach fire safety and prevention Oct. 5-11 for Fire Prevention Week.This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is smoke alarms. Firefighters will discuss the importance of having functional...

Sycamore businesses plan appearence improvements

Sycamore businesses plan appearence improvements

By Keisha Howerth | March 4, 2014

The Sycamore City Council’s draft of its updated plan on zoning and land uses to improve the downtown’s appearance should be expected in the next 45 days.Mundy said Sycamore’s Architectural Review Committee has been recommending grants to the City...

Sycamore city to spend $300,000 on well-house

Sycamore city to spend $300,000 on well-house

By Colin Finnegan | February 25, 2014

The city will transfer $300,000 from the Sewer Fund to pay for the construction of a well-house.Sycamore City Council has announced the city will be constructing a well-house over Well No. 10 starting this spring.First Ward Alderman Alan Bauer said there...

Texas Roadhouse under renovations for July opening

By Northern Star Staff | January 26, 2014

Construction is underway for the Texas Roadhouse at 1950 DeKalb Ave.Texas Roadhouse announced its plans to open a location in Sycamore in July. The restaurant is expected to open this summer.The building, which formerly housed Johnny’s Charhouse, will...

Editorial: Tornado relief efforts show communities care

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 24, 2013

The DeKalb-Sycamore community has stepped up in the wake of Illinois’ recent storms and tornadoes.On Nov. 17, one of several tornadoes in the Midwest destroyed much of Washington, which is about two hours from DeKalb. The tornado ravaged buildings and...

Show support for vets throughout entire year

By AJ Edwards | November 12, 2013

Even though Veterans Day comes once a year, it’s never the wrong time to show your support and respect to veterans in your community. The holiday is a good opportunity to thank servicemen and women, but it’s just a reminder of the behavior we should...

Mayor preserves Sycamore history

By Jessi Haish | October 30, 2013

Sycamore’s mayor is making sure the work of his predecessors is preserved for generations to come.Mayor Ken Mundy has taken on the project of compiling all the minutes of Sycamore’s City Council meetings dating back to the beginning of the city in...

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...

Historic home tour shows strength in community

By Hany Abdel | October 27, 2013

The Sycamore History Museum had locals bustling Saturday for the Historic Homes Tour during the 52nd annual Pumpkin Fest.The annual tour’s theme for this year was the Movers and Shakers of Sycamore, and it featured six of Sycamore’s oldest homes,...

Children help name new park

By Erin Kolb | October 21, 2013

The Sycamore Park District’s newest park is in need of a name.Students in kindergarten through sixth grade have until Nov. 8 to submit their suggestions for the name and a chance to win a $1,000 savings bond, said Superintendent of Recreation Bart Desch,...

Garden group hopes to help needy

By James Casey | October 13, 2013

I worry many of us often neglect to learn about the food we eat. Fortunately, DeKalb County Community Gardens is attempting to stop this problem one garden at a time.Food insecurity is how the USDA measures people’s lack of access to nutritional food...