Sycamore

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two vehicles sustained front end damage after a crash on Bethany Road near DeKalb Avenue in Sycamore.

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

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 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.

A 26-year-old motorcyclist from Sycamore was killed Friday night in a vehicle crash at the intersection of DeKalb Avenue and Woodgate Drive, police said Saturday. This is a developing story.

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.

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

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 Sycamore and St. Francis football teams met Saturday in a IHSA Class 5A quarterfinal matchup in Sycamore.

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.

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.

A couple proposals are being made to make Plank Road safer in Sycamore. One is a roundabout for the intersection of Plank and Lindgren Roads and a realignment of Plank Road to take it away from Moose Range Road.

Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network the week of Nov. 8-Nov. 14.

The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library will host a fall book sale to support the library’s materials, programs, and books. The sale begins Friday and runs through Sunday.

The DeKalb Women’s Club will hold its next meeting at 1 p.m. Dec. 6, featuring Lisa Dietrich, executive director of Network of Nations.

A construction manager for a proposed new fire station in Sycamore has been awarded a $837,031 contract in the city’s next step to overhaul its main digs for the Sycamore Fire Department.

The Waterman Lions Club will hold its 18th Gobbler Gallop 5K run and walk to support its projects and programs.

PJ Parkinson’s Support will host a presentation as part of its “Lunch with the Doctors” series Nov. 12.

The city of DeKalb is accepting applications for its 2025 Community Development Block Grant Public Services Program, which provides grants to local nonprofits that help area residents in need. The applications are due by 5 p.m. Dec. 13.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation recently updated its Essential Skills Video Series, a resource aimed at enhancing the essential soft skills of middle and high school students in DeKalb County.

Veterans and active duty military members can enjoy discounted or free meals on Monday, Nov. 11.

The DeKalb Police Benevolent and Protective Association and DeKalb Target are accepting donations for their annual Heroes and Helpers event Dec. 15.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently announced the creation of the Janice Vida Owens endowment fund.

Veterans of wars from two different centuries are buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, and DeKalb County locals are trying to keep their legacies in living memory.

At 105 years old, World War II veteran John “Jack” Connerton is proud to still be able to drive himself around DeKalb County. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1919, he said he remembers his time serving at a London base during the war.

The DeKalb County 24-Hour Veterans Vigil began with an opening ceremony Friday at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore.

To help bolster support for emotional regulation and the sensory needs of children at play, the Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association invited the public into the Sycamore Park District’s community center, to celebrate the grand opening of its new sensory room.

The Stage Coach Players and the DeKalb Salvation Army will host three food collection events in November for dinner box items to provide local families a Thanksgiving meal.