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Pizza Villa in DeKalb celebrates 70 years in 2026. “It's quite amazing in this environment that we’re in today,” owner John Finn said. “We bought it in 1968 from the original owners and owned it ever since.”

One week after a fire destroyed Tom & Jerry’s Restaurant in Sycamore, the longtime local favorite is already moving toward reopening, announcing plans for a temporary location and a full rebuild at its original site
DeKalb Mechanical, a local commercial HVAC mechanical contractor, was named the DeKalb Chamber’s 2025 Business of the Year.
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce held it's Annual Celebration Dinner Thursday Night at Faranda's Banquet & Conference Center.
Community event raises $50K for DeKalb and Sycamore athletic programs.
Pizza Villa owners John Finn and his son CJ talked Monday, Jan. 26, about their family-owned DeKalb business and how they've remained successful since 1956.
A longtime Chinese restaurant in DeKalb is planning to close for good. But don't worry, hungry loyal patrons have until Dec. 31 to enjoy their last dishes as the couple behind Yen Ching prepares to retire.
Yen Ching, the popular eatery on Lincoln Highway in DeKalb will be closing by the end of the year after over 40 years in business. Co-owner Marilyn Yin talks about their years in business.
Kaizen Vintage clothing store in DeKalb is going out of business in the coming weeks and is offering special sales until it closes.
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