Sycamore

Column: There’s a certain kind of magic that comes alive in Sycamore when summer arrives, writes Rose Treml of the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce.

The Sycamore Farmers Market, hosted by Kar-Fre Flowers and Gifts, opened the summer season Tuesday afternoon. The market will be held Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. through August 26 at Kar-Fre Flowers.

The play is an adaptation of the hit movie of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon.

Adults and teens can learn about the basics of hand mending to repair worn items at a DeKalb Public Library workshop.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a meeting of a senior book club for adults to discuss “Slaughterhouse Five” by Kurt Vonnegut.

The DeKalb Park District will hold its annual free Music at the Mansion concert series for the summer. Shows kick off on June 11.

Magician Cody Clark will perform his sensory-friendly magic show for people ages 8 and older with special sensory needs at the DeKalb Public Library.

Summer reading program registration opens June 2 in DeKalb

Though summer’s here and a new school year seems a distant thought, DeKalb County parents got some recent help prepping their children for kindergarten.

Kishwaukee College recently named college board of trustees member Linda Mason as the recipient of the John C. Roberts Community Service Award.

Pride Month is almost here, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate if you live in the DeKalb area.

A grungy alternative to DeKalb County’s family entertainment and amusement industry will sling its final axe this weekend. Northern Axeposure, an indoor axe-throwing venue in Sycamore, will close after Sunday.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a community sing for residents to get into the groove for summer.

Rooted For Good will be at multiple locations in June with Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, with no requirements necessary.

The DeKalb Public Library will host two grief support group meetings in June for adults experiencing grief and loss.

The Sycamore Golf Club will host a Cross-Town Showdown for DeKalb and Sycamore residents to participate in a friendly competition.

The public is invited to donate blood to a good cause at a blood drive Monday at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA in Sycamore.

Kishwaukee College will offer a fast-track phlebotomy technician program during the summer semester. The program will run from June 2 through Aug. 15.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized 12 students for completing the college’s radiologic technology program during a pinning ceremony.

The foundation’s Community Needs Grants totaled $113,528 and support a wide range of community priorities – from public safety and education to the arts and preservation of local history.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer bingo for teenagers in sixth through 12th grade to compete and make new friends.

KVAL’s 54th annual Northern Illinois Art Show is set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31 and June 1 on the front lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W. State St. in Sycamore.

High school seniors, college undergraduates and students from across DeKalb County celebrated milestones in their educational journeys this month. Check out photos from various ceremonies here.

The Beth Fowler Dance Company and School of Dance will hold performances of “Fame & More” in June to conclude its 2024-2025 season.

The DeKalb County Retired Teachers Association will hold a meeting for retired DeKalb County teachers on June 10 at the Lincoln Inn in DeKalb.

In its 12th year, donors set a new Give DeKalb County record by contributing more than $2.1 million in support of nonprofit organizations. “Give DeKalb County is a powerful reminder of what this community can do together,” organizer Ben Bingle said.

The club will begin at 6 p.m. May 28 in the library’s lower-level Bilder Family Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.

DeKalb County-area veterans groups, cities and organizers will host Memorial Day events throughout the county for the public to come together to honor all who’ve died in service to the country. Memorial Day is May 26.

Sycamore High School seniors received their diplomas Sunday at the Class of 2025 Commencement ceremony, celebrating the culmination of their high school careers.

The Sycamore Public Library will hold a “Turn the Page and Join the Quest: A Summer of Epic Tales” program to encourage residents to read stories. The program runs May 30 through Aug. 1.

The scholarship is meant to serve as a lasting tribute to the late Jim Dombek, a longtime Sycamore School District 427 school board president and volunteer, according to a news release. Dombek was known for his lifelong commitment to education, youth and community service.

The Indian Valley Theatre recently named Grace Anderson, Keygan Hake, Asher Munar and Brendan Massey recipients of the 2025 IVT Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship.

The June Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore series at the Ellwood House Museum will feature a program on the story of history through artwork. Jubilee Artisans exhibition curator Ayanna Johnson will discuss how art creates space for diverse perspectives.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for adults and teens to learn about the library’s genealogy resources.

Sycamore Park District's free summer concert series begins June 5 in the Good Tymes Shelter at the Citizens Memorial Sports Complex, 435 Airport Road.

DeKalb County Democrats and Republicans unanimously agreed this week not to enact a 1% grocery tax on unincorporated areas, though some municipalities still are considering it. "There’s something really evil about taxing food,” Democrat Scott Campbell said.

KVAL’s 54th annual Northern Illinois Art Show will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31 and June 1 on the front lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse. That and other June events here

Kishwaukee College recently announced the creation of a bookkeeping certificate, available during the fall semester.

Chilly temperatures expected this Memorial Day weekend have delayed planned openings for some splash pads around DeKalb County, though others are open for early summer fun.

The bill was conceived by a constituent of Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, last year

Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network this week: May 16-23, 2025.

Pumpkins are headed to the cinema in the 2025 Sycamore Pumpkin Festival. South Prairie Elementary School 5th grader Rayven Rosas submitted the contest’s winning entry: “Pumpkins at the movies.”

The DeKalb Public Library will host a cheese tasting for community members to sample various international cheeses.

Figures provided by city officials show Sycamore brings in close to the amount in grocery tax revenue as neighboring DeKalb, a city twice its size. Third Ward Alderperson Nancy Copple said she thinks more people in Sycamore can afford groceries compared people in DeKalb.

Adults and seniors can learn about insurance and health care decisions during a workshop at the DeKalb Public Library.

Construction on Peace Road, Between Route 64 and Freed Road in Sycamore, is underway. The Peace Road work is just one of the projects planned by the DeKalb County Highway Department for 2025.

Though Illinois’ statewide grocery tax is going away come January, Sycamore city residents could still be expected to pay one. The Sycamore City Council will consider a local 1% grocery tax at its Monday meeting.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a Home Energy Savings Program informational booth for residents to learn about the program.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized 24 students for completing the college’s registered nursing program during a pinning ceremony.

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy proudly announced the awarding of $23,753 in grants to support youth-serving projects and programs across DeKalb County.