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SYCAMORE – A construction manager for a proposed new fire station in Sycamore has been awarded a $837,031 contract in the city's next step to overhaul its main digs for the Sycamore Fire Department.

A week after Republicans became poised to regain control of the DeKalb County Board by winning nine of 10 competitive races, the heads of the area Democrats and Republicans share how they view the results.

SYCAMORE – At least four, and maybe more Sycamore residents will campaign to be elected to a city office in the 2025 consolidated election, but only one of them isn't currently an elected official, according to city documents.

Realignment could cost $12-$15M, not start until 2031; roundabout would cost county about $500K, says engineer

SYCAMORE – Couples engaged to be married may soon have a new venue option called the Green Farm in DeKalb County, pending further DeKalb County Board approval.

More than 1,000 students packed into the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb this month for what some educators said was their first experience at a live musical performance thanks to the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

SYCAMORE – City officials this week said Sycamore can afford to pass a property tax levy which would offer taxpayers a bill about $62 less than what they paid last year, though some alderpersons said they aren't sure that's the best decision.

DeKalb County saw its first snowfall of the season Thursday, and motorists were treated during the morning commute to slick and slushy conditions. Salt trucks were out and reported that all county highways were salted by about 10 a.m., officials said.

SYCAMORE – With the candidate petition filing period for the April consolidated election officially closed, Sycamore voters can expect to see familiar and new names on the ballot for the Sycamore School District 427 Board.

DeKALB – Are you or someone you know in an abusive relationship and aren't sure how to safely leave? Workers from Safe Passage DeKalb said they're here to help.