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A reimagined DuPage County Fairgrounds could be home to a performing arts center featuring a large outdoor concert venue and buildings for music, dance and digital media programs.

Four sitting members of the DeKalb District 428 school board will not seek reelection in the spring, filings show. DeKalb voters likely will have their pick of nearly a dozen new candidates for the four open seats, however.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a Thanksgiving memory cafe on Nov. 21 for those experiencing memory loss and their care partners.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Home Instead to host the last of three workshops Nov. 21 on various healthy aging topics.

City officials this week said Sycamore can afford to pass a property tax levy which would offer taxpayers a bill about $62 less than what they paid last year, though some alderpersons said they aren’t sure that’s the best decision.

City staff has proposed raising local fuel taxes in Joliet to 5 cents a gallon for gasoline and 11 cents a gallon on diesel fuel next year.

Barb City Manor recently was named a recipient of the 100+ Women Who Care DeKalb and Sycamore Area’s Greatest Impact Award.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a screening of the movie “Prey” on Nov. 26 in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program Nov. 23 on how to define holiday-themed antiques and collectibles.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Northwestern Medicine, DeKalb Township, Northern Illinois Hospice and the DeKalb and Sycamore fire departments to host a seminar on medical emergency preparedness.

The Indian Valley Theatre recently announced the cast for its upcoming production of “Yes, Virginia There Is A Santa Claus – Radio Drama.”

Community members looking for ways to feed DeKalb County families in need this holiday season are invited to participate in two upcoming food drives hosted in part by WLBK 98.9 FM/AM 1360. Let's Talk Turkey is Friday. Freezin' For Food runs Dec. 5-7.

Bread and Roses will perform a “Making Music in the Heart” winter concert on Dec. 7.

The Kishwaukee Concert Band will perform a free concert in December for the holiday season.

A Chicago man accused of robbing a DeKalb bank in July is representing himself in court, including at his upcoming jury trial which could occur as early as December at his request.

The DeKalb Park District commenced with demolition of Hopkins Pool this month, with plans to wrap up that portion of an ongoing major pool overhaul projected to cost millions, in mid-February. A new pool could open by 2026, a district official said.

Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History the focus of Lombard Historical Society program

Kishwaukee College will host three information sessions for high school students to learn about the Early College Program or Engineering, Math and Science Academy.

The DeKalb Township will host two AARP Safe Driver Courses in December to teach residents defensive driving strategies and provide a road rules refresher.

A vote on the intergovernmental agreement related to the South Fourth Street TIF redevelopment plan and project is expected at the City Council’s Nov. 25 meeting

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program about the “Wings Over the Windy City” project and what it means for birds and bird lovers.

More than 1,000 students packed into the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb this month for what some educators said was their first experience at a live musical performance thanks to the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

One of the longest-serving mayors in DuPage County won’t seek reelection, a village president has stepped down, and another incumbent is running against five challengers.

Ducky’s, a formal wear boutique in downtown DeKalb, has been granted more than $6,200 to help pay for plumbing and roof work at 250 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb.

DuPage County is eyeing the possibility of putting a multimillion-dollar transportation complex on the county fairgrounds property in Wheaton.

A year after Wheaton city council members rejected a plan to turn Roosevelt Road office space into apartments, a new developer is expected to get approval for an office-to-residential project on the property.

St. John Lutheran Church will host a free community Thanksgiving dinner for local residents.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will be taking over the space vacated by Big Lots in Lockport. Big Lots closed its locations in Lockport and Crest Hill earlier this year.

According to proposed numbers which are not yet final, the DeKalb Public Library board has requested a $1.18 million increase in their property tax levy, meaning taxpayers could pay about $50 more on their bills in the spring if approved.

The DeKalb Township will partner with Northern Illinois Hospice, Northwestern Medicine and the DeKalb and Sycamore fire departments to host two sessions for residents to learn about advance care planning.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a presentation on Nov. 19 for patrons to learn about the DeKalb County Health Department’s Medical Reserve Corps.

Northern Illinois University will host a “Great Minds Are Not All the Same” lecture featuring Colorado State University distinguished professor of animal science, author, and speaker Temple Grandin, Ph.D.

Shabbona Community Church will host its 130th annual drive-thru turkey supper. The supper will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the church, 104 E. Navaho Ave.

The Joliet Symphony Orchestra will present “Pictures” on Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24, at the University of St. Francis. Joliet Junior College instrumental and vocal ensembles will perform on several dates in December.

The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center will host a Patent Party open house to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the patent of Joseph Glidden’s barbed wire he named “The Winner.”

Jazz in Progress will partner with Chapter DX of P.E.O. International to host a holiday concert Dec. 7.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently named Matt Duffy, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce executive director, a recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.

The DeKalb Area Women’s Center is accepting items for its upcoming winter outerwear distribution. Collection ends Nov. 21.

From public safety and building renovations to nature conservation and increasing accessibility, local projects addressing community needs received support through the DeKalb County Community Foundation this fall.

As church attendance declines across the United States, St. Paul and Immanuel Lutheran churches in Dixon are taking an experimental approach by joining together in a partnership led by a married couple as co-pastors who started Nov. 1 in their new roles.

The Egyptian Theatre will host a screening of the movie “The Muppet Christmas Carol” on Nov. 29 to celebrate the holiday season.

The Lockport Chamber of Commerce is offering a drawing for local business shoppers to win a PlayStation 5 or cash gift cards as part of Small Business Saturday and Christmas on the Square.

Have an opinion on a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Lindgren and Plank roads? The DeKalb County Highway Department wants to hear from you. The Plank, Lindgren roads roundabout construction could begin as soon as 2025.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a Suzuki Showcase for patrons to listen to violin performances.

The DeKalb Public Library will host an after-hours free concert featuring TNTeague.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting applications from area organizations such as food pantries, homeless shelters, groups that provide meals to area residents and more to distribute aid through its Emergency Food and Shelter fund.

A $400,000 state grant recently was awarded to DeKalb, and city leaders said they plan to use it to pay for another feasibility study to further assess if it’s possible to extend a Metra train line west of Elburn into the area.

The Promenade Bolingbrook outdoor mall will celebrate the start of the holiday season with “Holiday Magic in Motion” on Saturday.

DeKalb County officials are seeking public feedback on a proposal to realign Plank Road and add a roundabout at Plank and Lindgren roads. Those interested can weigh in during two meetings scheduled for Thursday.

At least four, and maybe more Sycamore residents will campaign to be elected to a city office in the 2025 consolidated election, but only one of them isn’t currently an elected official, according to city documents.