SYCAMORE – Jim Hendricks, who grew up in Sycamore, is a noted Christian pianist who has performed with jazz greats all over the world. Besides appearing on various TV shows, h ... Read More »

SYCAMORE – Jesus Romero did not expect to spend every Cinco de Mayo on Bill Johnson Boulevard, just behind his restaurant, Taxco. “I never in my wildest dreams thought we wou ... Read More »

125 YEARS AGO May 21, 1887 Henry Martin at Cortland has rented the two stores opposite his old stand and put in a new and fresh stock of groceries, drugs and hardware. The ... Read More »

DeKalb High School will present its spring musical, "West Side Story," May 17 through 20 at the high school auditorium. Performances will be at 7 p.m. weeknights and Saturday ... Read More »

DeKALB – Kathleen Davenport was overwhelmed when her whippet, Doralee, won the American Whippet Club National Specialty Best in Show award. “That was absolutely surreal,” Da ... Read More »

GENOA – National Train Day on May 12 had a special meaning in Genoa. The city is eagerly anticipating the arrival of Amtrak service in 2014. Downtown businesses are getting in ... Read More »

Northern Illinois linebacker Jamaal Bass' trial was set for 9 a.m. on July 16 in Lucas County, Ohio, according to court documents released on Wednesday. ... Read More »

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Northern Illinois closed its road season Tuesday night with a 10-run, 12-hit outing against UW-Milwaukee at Henry Aaron Field. Despite a 94 minute rain delay, the Huskies were able to keep their foot on the throttle and defeated the Panthers, 10-4. Brett Frantini finished 2 for 4 at the plate with a homerun and four RBIs. ... Read More »

Don't miss this great event at Prairie on State Wine Cellars. They'll have the lovely Ms. Kris Crowe this eventing, her encore solo performance with the winery. ... Read More »

Don’t look now, but the housing market is suddenly bearing signs of life. ... Read More »

In case you missed the news, markets are starting to pick up, which means more home buyers are likely to get off the sidelines. ... Read More »