Sycamore News

Fans who want to see "The October Crisis" - the short film shot last year in Ottawa - won't need to go to a movie theater.

SYCAMORE – On June 2 and 3, while the Northern Illinois Art Show is taking place on the DeKalb County Courthouse lawn, art lovers can get more art and buy from an art school sale just a few blocks away.

Taxes may be paid at most county banks, by mail or in person at the Treasurer's Office at the DeKalb County Administration Building, 110 E. Sycamore St.

The last month has been a whirlwind for Lauren Armendariz and Andrew Hansen. The couple became engaged on May 5, which was exciting news in itself.

SYCAMORE – Is the world going to end Dec. 21, 2012? Are pharmaceutical companies hiding the truth about natural cures? What should we fear besides fear itself? As the kickoff to a new, monthly “STEM Cafe” event, Northern Illinois University physics professor Suzanne Willis will discuss how pseudoscience has permeated our ... (more)

Seniors in the Sycamore High School orchestra pose with the plaque naming the school's music department third in the state in its class.

J.C. Gillette of Elburn, right, an intern at the Midwest Museum of Natural History, holds Sylvester the ball python so that Kailyn Mills, 2, of Sycamore can touch the snake.

A year after construction forced it to an alternative location, the Northern Illinois Art Show returns to the lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse June 2 and 3. SYCAMORE – The Northern Illinois Art Show returns to the DeKalb County Courthouse lawn in Sycamore June 2 and 3. About 50 artists and crafters will show and sell their work from 10 ... (more)

This monument, known at the Greeley Monument, is on the east side of North Elm Street in Waterman.

A tour of Ellwood House in DeKalb in 1972 changed everything. In the 40 years since that tour, Bigolin has become one of DeKalb County's prominent local historians and guides tours of some of the most historically significant sites in the county.

Sycamore firefighter Rich Kramer consoles Jonathon Johnson, whose apartment above the Sycamore Moose Lodge was damaged by fire on Thursday.

Sycamore, Ill.-IDEAL Industries Inc., a test and measurement technology company, has debuted its new HeatSeeker Thermal Imager, an affordable thermography solution for the predictive maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems.

SYCAMORE – The Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 West Bethany Road, has created new staff positions to manage new health initiatives supporting the community's journey toward health and well-being. Kim Jass-Ramirez is the new senior director of healthy living.

The members later held their annual encampment at the Jane Fargo Hotel in Sycamore.

DeKALB – Wooden Box Theater will bring a show of drama, photography, poetry, fashion and live music to The House Cafe on Wednesday, May 30.

SYCAMORE – The Performing Arts Academy in Sycamore is now taking registration for summer classes.

Nathan Peterson of Lee, left, and Jamie Melin of Sycamore show off the check that they received from Hollywood Casino Joliet for winning the casino's "Battle of the Bands" competition on May 2. The duo will return to the casino as the opening act for Jason & the Haymakers on Saturday, July 28.

Popcorn wagon in DeKalb, circa 1920. In the background is the corner of Lincoln Highway and Fourth Street.

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County State's Attorney's will not attend tonight's meeting of the Law and Justice Committee of the DeKalb County Board, citing new information that has come to light that affects his evaluation of the county's drug court program.

Heather Michelle Wiora and Jeffrey Alan LaPorte, both of Chicago, are engaged to be married June 9, 2012, at St.