Family: Wally Thurow, 'Mr. Pumpkin,' dies

Ed Arroyo is the new police chief in Hinckley. He replaces David Walker, who retired last month after nearly 15 years of service as chief. “He’s very energetic,” Hinckley may ... Read More »

DeKALB – On the basketball court, it is the job of the cheerleaders to get the crowds and the players excited about the game. Off the court, that responsibility falls to the ... Read More »

125 YEARS AGO February 5, 1887 It has been suggested, as an inducement, that Sycamore should give the Safe and Lock Company a rebate of all local taxes for the next five year ... Read More »

DeKALB – GradComm and the Northern Star will present “Shooting From the Hip: How Photojournalism is Reaching its Golden Age,” featuring Chicago Tribune staff photographer Scot ... Read More »

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LEE – Four special children, including one from Lee, will receive encouragement this year from the hundreds of people participating in the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Jeans for W ... Read More »

The DeKalb Area Association of REALTORS again is conducting its “Gift from the Heart” food drive to fill the food pantries of DeKalb, Genoa, Rochelle and Sycamore. All member ... Read More »

Search underway to find replacement ... Read More »

On Friday, the Sandwich Opera House host's Lily's Crossing, a children's theatre production for 3 rd graders and up. Get your tickets at sandwichoperahouse.org ... Read More »

If you’re renting an apartment and you wonder why the landlord charges a high security deposit, it could be because they’ve been burned by inconsiderate tenants who trashed rental units, moved out in the middle of the night or perhaps left an awful mess in what is considered an important investment by the owner. ... Read More »

If you’re planning on building a custom home in a new development or remodeling a home in an older neighborhood, you’ll likely find your plans subject to design review. ... Read More »