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The DeKalb Public Library will hold an introductory workshop for people to learn how to repair their personal books.

Sycamore residents can expect to pay more for water and other related utilities following a City Council vote this week to increase rates.

Sycamore residents can expect to pay more for water and other related utilities following a City Council vote this week to increase rates.

Parking in downtown Sycamore come January? Check the meter or pay a $10 fine, after a penalty hike narrowly passed the Sycamore City Council this week, despite the mayor calling the meters “obsolete.”

The annual Sycamore Pumpkin Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. Sunday on the final day of Sycamore Pumpkin Festival.

The Sycamore Lions Club has announced the winners of the 64th annual Pumpkin Festival display contest. Pumpkins will be displayed on the courthouse lawn through Sunday.

The DeKalb Police Department held a three-day training this week for officers, including K-9 units, to train on simulated field exercises with drones.

Two people suffered minor injuries after their vehicle crashed into the front of a downtown Sycamore business Friday afternoon, authorities said. The crash happened during the third day of Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, which is expected to proceed as planned.

Furnace Giveaway

DeKalb's Cook Mansion, linked to NIU’s founding president, gains historic designation.

John Laskowski, DeKalb's new City Engineer, ready to enhance local infrastructure.

John Laskowski, DeKalb's new City Engineer, ready to enhance local infrastructure.

The Ellwood House Museum has invited families to trick-or-treat this Halloween at the museum in DeKalb.

Metea Valley middle hitter Olivia Stewart said she feels the Mustangs have battled all year, even if that fight hasn’t resulted in wins. That changed Thursday in DeKalb, when Stewart and her Metea Valley teammates lost the first set but battled back for the win.

A former DeKalb County Board member and an ex-corrections deputy pleaded not guilty on Thursday to multiple charges related to defrauding the federal COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program.

Noodles and Company in DeKalb has permanently closed its doors, ending local operations

The end is never fun, but Zach Murray can appreciate the run he’s had playing soccer for DeKalb. The Barbs’ season ended on Wednesday after a 6-0 loss to South Elgin in a Class 3A Elgin regional semifinal.

Fellow bikers are organizing a memorial fund to pay their respects to a 21-year-old Northern Illinois University student killed in a motorcycle crash in Sycamore.

The NIU football team is 1-9 in rivalry trophy games under coach Thomas Hammock, but can pick up the Bronze Stalk on Saturday when the Huskies host Ball State.

Sam Knych scored twice as Burlington Central defeated Sycamore 2-0 during Tuesday’s Class 2A Burlington Central Regional semifinal. Burlington Central advances to Saturday’s regional championship against top-seeded Boylan.

Authorities have identified a 25-year-old Mount Prospect man as the person killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday at the DeKalb and Kane county line near Maple Park

Ready for what comes next: DeKalb District 428 school nurses, staff talk pandemic lessons as winter viral illness season returns

Police on Tuesday identified a 21-year-old man as the motorcyclist killed in a Sunday traffic crash in Sycamore. He also was enrolled at NIU, a university spokesperson confirmed.

Police on Tuesday identified a 21-year-old man as the motorcyclist killed in a Sunday traffic crash in Sycamore. He also was enrolled at NIU, a university spokesperson confirmed.

Six Sycamore students will get a chance to ride in the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival parade after their essays, poems and short stories were chosen as part of the Sycamore Kiwanis Club’s Junior Marshal Essay Contest.