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Big Boy steam locomotive brings memories on its journey

— August 5, 2019

For those people who have never experienced being around a steam-powered locomotive in their lifetime, — the whistle, the sounds — the best example is found in the movie, “The…

Community rallies to aid residents left homeless by DeKalb arson fires
— July 22, 2019

When the lower level room at DeKalb’s Family Service Agency on Sycamore Road opened on the morning of Friday, July 19, it was packed with clothing and shoes, dry food and sundries…
DeKalb considers moving city hall to historic bank building
— June 5, 2019

The DeKalb Park District and the City of DeKalb announced that the City Council is interested in relocating “city hall” to the Park District’s downtown property at 164 E. Lincoln…
DeKalb County News Briefs
— March 13, 2019

COUNTY Hospital offers aid for health care study The Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Auxiliary is offering scholarships for DeKalb County residents pursuing health care studies….
Sycamore offers bounty of vintage architecture
— March 1, 2019

It wouldn’t be inaccurate to call Sycamore a living history museum. It’s home to more than 17,000 people who live, work and play here. But the DeKalb County seat also boasts more…

DeKalb County news briefs
— June 5, 2019

DEKALB COUNTY Community groups receive Give DeKalb County funding A standing room only crowd gathered at the DeKalb County Community Foundation on May 29 to receive the funds they raised…
Advocates push state to help those with disabilities into community homes
— May 17, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — DeKalb County resident Tony Stahl said he waited five years for the state to put his disabled daughter, Allison, in the selection process that would allow her to live…
DeKalb County News Briefs
— March 6, 2019

COUNTY History Center launches campaign for new facility The DeKalb County History Center is trying to raise an additional $1.5 million for the public phase of its History Matters capital…