The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center recently announced the schedule for its 2026 Soup-er Sundays winter lecture series that focuses on local history and preservation.

The United Church of Sandwich’s United Kids After School program recently filled Operation Christmas Boxes as part of a Samaritan’s Purse project.

Sycamore officials could opt to authorize changes to signs, speed limits and other laws for at least seven intersections and roadways inside the city on Monday.

DeKalb County has warming centers throughout DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa free to use and open to all looking for shelter during the cold season and winter weather.

Area nonprofits that offer programming for DeKalb County youth are invited to apply for grant funding.

The Kishwaukee Concert Band will perform a holiday concert to celebrate the band’s and community ensemble musicians who perform for the love of music.

The Fellowship Baptist Church will host a drive-thru Nativity on Dec. 18 for the community to celebrate Christmas.

Six area programs that address hunger, medical resources, social services, education, mental health and community building for the elderly recently received funding boosts through the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

The Federated Church of Sycamore will host its annual cookie and candy sale on Dec. 19 to support the church preschool’s programs.

The Sycamore City Council unanimously approved a $25.39 million budget that includes a $1.31 million increase on personnel, contractual services and supplies.

The city portion of the 2025 property tax bill will likely go up for Sycamore residents after the Sycamore City Council voted to keep the same tax rate that was used for the previous billing cycle.

Adults of all fitness abilities are invited to two seated fitness sessions at the DeKalb Public Library.

There’s a vacancy on the Sycamore Community School District 427 Board of Education.

School officials said taxpayers could owe the Sycamore School District 427 a smaller amount than last year on their 2025 property tax bill, which will be due in 2026, provided their home value didn't change.

The DeKalb Public Library will host an after-hours concert featuring Arcomusical on Dec. 12.

The DeKalb American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a Wreaths Across America campaign to provide holiday wreaths for DeKalb County residents to buy for veterans and veteran gravesites.

The DeKalb Public Library will host an event for residents to create a gingerbread house box to store small Christmas gifts.

There’s still a ways to go before TD Ryan’s annual Freezin’ For Food drive meets last year’s totals, he said. Donations are welcome at the Hy-Vee parking lot near the gas station from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

The Rochelle boys basketball team hosted Sycamore Friday night in an Interstate 8 conference matchup.

DeKalb Township recently was awarded the Innovative Senior Program of the Year Award in recognition of the success of its Wise and Well Senior Summit.

Kishwaukee College will host a commencement ceremony for its fall semester graduates this month.

Eager children and their families bundled up Friday to greet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in downtown Sycamore for the annual Walk with Santa and lighting of the tree on the DeKalb County Courthouse lawn.

The Lutheran Church of St. John will host a live Nativity and chili supper on Dec. 13 to celebrate Christmas.

The Kishwaukee United Way board of directors recently appointed Andy McFarlane as its new executive director.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform two Holiday Pops Concerts: ‘Winter Wonderland" to celebrate the holiday season.

Santa Claus himself will visit DeKalb County this week in multiple places to ring in the most wonderful time of the year. On Thursday, DeKalb's annual Lights on Lincoln event will move indoors.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation will host its annual breakfast Dec. 2 for the community to learn more about regional economic trends. Event highlights include a chat with NIU, Kishwaukee and Waubonsee college presidents.

Attendees can tour the history center’s “FOOD: Gathering Around the Table” exhibit. The open house also will include crafts, hot chocolate and snacks.

The December Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore Series will feature a program about the 1907 engagement between barbed wire heiress Harriet Elise Ellwood to Syrian dragoman Said Kalil Haick.

The league’s Holiday Arts and Crafts Market is open through Dec. 24. Participants can buy handcrafted ornaments, decor and gifts made by local artists.

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Kishwaukee College’s tutoring services department recently received Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance certification for its online tutoring program.

Teens and adults are invited to paint and play tabletop games during a program at the DeKalb Public Library.

The next DeKalb Women’s Club meeting will feature a presentation led by DeKalb Chamber of Commerce executive director Matt Duffy.

The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center will host its “Holiday at The Homestead” open house Dec. 7 for community members to celebrate the holidays.

Several areas of northern Illinois experienced heavy snow Saturday providing enjoyment for some and headaches for others.

Rooted For Good released a list of December locations for Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, with no requirements necessary.

The Beth Fowler Dance Company and Beth Fowler School of Dance will present its 32nd annual performance of “The Nutcracker Ballet” to celebrate the holidays. The show opens Dec. 5

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana’s new location and welcomed it to the Chamber’s membership.

The Ellwood House Museum will host tours to show off rooms decorated by local businesses, individuals, organizations, groups, and Ellwood staff to celebrate the holidays. Here's what to expect this year

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Westminster Presbyterian Church will host a music performance during a worship service featuring the Cardinal String quartet.

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The Sycamore Public Library is seeking to increase its property tax levy in 2026 by $177,500. Director Kim Halsey said the top reason for the request is to keep Sycamore library staff pay competitive with industry standards.

There’s a new spot for skateboarding in Sycamore thanks to the efforts of the local skateboarding community, Fargo Skate Park in DeKalb and the Sycamore Park District.

Update: An Elgin 19-year-old was hospitalized Friday after he suffered a gunshot wound during a shooting inside a Sycamore motel room, police said. Multiple people were in the motel room at the time, Deputy Chief Ryan Hooper said.

Downtown Sycamore came alive Friday night during Moonlight Magic where storefronts hosted local arts, theater and dance groups performing holiday themed programs.

A group of Sycamore women, who call themselves the ReSisters, are planning to hold a peaceful protest critical of the Trump administration in front of the DeKalb County courthouse at noon on Saturday.

Jazz in Progress will partner with Chapter DX of P.E.O. International to hold its third annual Christmas concert next month.

The next Queer Art Club meeting is Nov. 30 at the DeKalb Public Library.