DeKalb Daily Chronicle
World War II veteran celebrates 107th birthday in Sycamore: ‘An act of God’
A Sycamore veteran who turns 107 this month still spends each morning and evening with his late wife Marie – he kisses a picture of her that he keeps on his bed. His tip for a long life? "A little…
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3mSycamore State Theatre’s second mural gets seal of approval
The mural, which will be created by Rockford muralist Brett Whitacre, is expected to give a nod to Sycamore’s place as the seat of DeKalb County.
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2mDisability Pride Month program is July 28 at DeKalb library
The DeKalb Public Library will partner with RAMP to offer an interactive pop-up disability program for residents to celebrate Disability Pride Month.
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2mTails Humane Society’s Online Pawction ends July 26
Tails Humane Society is hosting an online Pawction for community members to support the shelter’s over 2,200 homeless pets. The auction runs through July 26 online.
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5mFrom Wrigley at age 1 to Chase Field at 60: One DeKalb father, son’s ballpark odyssey
1994: Tim takes 1-year-old Zack to Wrigley Field. 2026: Zack gifts Tim to tickets to see ballpark No. 30 at Chase Field. 32 years. 30 stadiums. One unforgettable family journey for DeKalb father and son.
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6mAfter going on leave, Sycamore assistant superintendent resigns amid admin restructuring
Two hours after the Sycamore school board heard complaints from some members of the public about ongoing administrative restructuring, the board accepted the resignation of a 17-year employee who served as assistant superintendent.