The Sycamore school board is again seeking bids to purchase the nearly 100-year-old building that formerly housed Sycamore’s Central School, according to district documents. “At this point, the building is costing us money and we’re not utilizing it,” Alan Zantout said.

The Indian Valley Theatre will hold melodrama performances of “Ghosts and Gold” and “Tillie the Teller” at the Sandwich Fair.

A man died Saturday after a vehicle he was driving collided with a passing train in DeKalb, Police Chief David Byrd said.

DeKalb School District 428 has bused students to St. Mary Catholic School for years, and some officials recently said that they’re open to updating that arrangement, although no decision has been made.

The DeKalb Public Library will host two produce swaps for residents to shop for and swap produce.

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The University of Illinois Extension will offer a watershed stewardship program for community members in September at locations in Genoa and Sycamore.

Adults with low intermediate or higher English-speaking levels can practice speaking and learning English during classes at the DeKalb Public Library.

The annual Sycamore Chalk Walk is set for Sept. 13 in downtown Sycamore. That and more September happenings with the Kishwaukee Valley Art League here