The Stage Coach Players will open its next production, the musical “Next to Normal,” on Sept. 11. The musical is scheduled to run for two weeks. “Next to Normal” tells the story of the effect of a mother’s bipolar disorder on her family.

The fundraiser features wine and craft beer tastings, food, and live music.

The DeKalb Women’s Club will resume its monthly meetings on Oct. 3 with a presentation by Barb Food Mart director Denise Salihoglu.

Chuck Shepard successfully petitioned the city of Sycamore on June 16 to annex 4.97 acres of land he recently purchased at the corner of Coltonville Road and Electric Park Drive. Now he wants to build three commercial buildings on the eastern portion of the property.

The Northern Illinois University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will begin its 2025-2026 Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series season with discussion featuring NPR Morning Edition host and journalist Steve Inskeep.

The second annual Be the One walk to bring awareness to and end veteran suicide deaths will return to DeKalb on Sept. 21 and the public is invited.

Northern Illinois University will host its 16th annual STEM Fest featuring past, present, and future technology on Sept. 20 in DeKalb.

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Adults interested in learning how to start research on their home or property can do so at a workshop at the DeKalb Public Library.

A proposed townhome development northeast of the Route 23 and Plank Road intersection in Sycamore won’t be moving forward to the City Council after members of the public criticized the plans this week.

The water provided by the city of Sycamore might have had a different color than usual this week while city officials conducted a city-wide fire hydrant flushing operation.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently announced the finalists and honorees for the 2025 Athena and Women of Accomplishment awards.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated Resource Bank’s Annie Glidden Road branch’s 25th anniversary.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists and the Kishwaukee Family YMCA will hold a “Physical Therapy After Joint Replacement” presentation as part of its Lunch and Learn Educational Series.

The search for someone to lead Sycamore schools will continue on Sept. 18, when the national search firm hired by the school district plans to host a public forum on the search for a new superintendent.

The Sycamore Lions Club will hold a cookie crawl to support Sycamore-area families fighting pediatric cancer.

A proposed north Sycamore apartment complex backed by DeKalb-based Pappas Development was met with some sharp backlash from city residents during a public hearing this week. The plan, if approved, would build a 66-unit apartment complex west of Primm Drive.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a workshop for adults to learn about smart investing.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a monthly DeKalb County Health Department information booth for residents on local available public health services.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently handed out $218,866 in scholarships to hundreds of local students for the fall semester.

Teens and adults can learn how to use a laser cutter to create a bracelet during a workshop at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a seated exercise program for adults of every fitness level.

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Three different developments that could bring new housing and commercial buildings to Sycamore are up for city consideration Monday, documents show. Proposals include luxury apartments, single-family homes and commercial space.

The Paw Paw Illinois Lions Club will hold its second annual Paw Paw Festival to honor the village’s story.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a National Alliance on Mental Illness information booth for residents to learn about the organization’s resources. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Promise Grants support charitable community organizations serving underserved and often overlooked populations throughout DeKalb County, as well as projects related to healthcare and affordable housing within DeKalb Township.

Here's where Rooted for Good's mobile food pantry will be across DeKalb County in September. The pantry is open to all in need, no requirements necessary.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, and state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, will hold a coffee and conversations event for constituents to discuss state issues.

Residents can participate in wellness program as part of the Sycamore Public Library’s new Serenity Saturdays series.

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

More than a mile of Lindgren Road will have a paved shoulder before Thanksgiving, after a recent vote by the Sycamore City Council, and additional roadwork is expected in 2026, according to city documents.

When 134 people were killed as a result of a historic and deadly flood event in Central Texas in July, at least one DeKalb County man went into the receding flood plains to help. "It was a very humbling experience," Sycamore firefighter Erik Carlson said.

A lifelong DeKalb County resident and educator has announced her plans to be the next superintendent for the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education. Carmen Siragusa is the current assistant regional superintendent.

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Nonprofit leaders, volunteers and board members from throughout DeKalb County will gather Sept. 24 for Nonprofit Day at Faranda’s Banquet Center in DeKalb.

In its 26th year, the annual FNBO Challenge showcased school spirit and community support at NIU Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

The DeKalb Park District will hold its 20th annual DeKalb Kite Fest next week. Highlights include giant inflatable kites and seasonal activities such as a kite-themed craft station.

Adults will be able to trade in lightly used clothing and swap houseplants during a monthly sustainability swap at the DeKalb Public Library.

The September Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore Series at the DeKalb County History Center will feature a program on the city of Sycamore’s Good Tymes picnics.

Northern Illinois University’s WNIJ and WNIU will hold a Weekend of Action to increase public radio support Sept 6 and 7.

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 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

The Sycamore and DeKalb football teams opened their 2025 seasons with the annual FNBO Challenge Friday night in Huskie Stadium at Northern Illinois University.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation recently was chosen as a grant recipient to aid rural communities through a partnership with Compeer Financial.

Catholic church leaders in northern Illinois have asked schools in their dioceses to review security policies as they pray for those affected by a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis.