DEKALB – Pre-1950s toys and dolls of all types will be featured at the annual Holiday Open House at DeKalb’s Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center.

GENOA – Downtown Genoa’s outdoor ice rink will return this year bigger and better than ever. The rink was built last year by the non-profit organization, Genoa Main Street, Inc.

SYCAMORE — A former Sycamore High School student has been recognized for his work in the agricultural field.

DEKALB – On Sunday, Nov. 22, The Rock Christian Church Women of Shekinah will put on a fashion show for the ages, quite literally in fact, as they blend modern clothing styles for today’s Christian women and men with garments they believe biblical women wore.

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SYCAMORE – Relieving aches and pains can be accomplished just by receiving a little touch.

DEKALB – Residents may notice some changes when they visit Kishwaukee Kiwanis Park or League of Women’s Voters Park in DeKalb.

DEKALB – Downtown DeKalb is the place to be for area residents to get a jump start on their holiday shopping.

SYCAMORE – Thanksgiving is coming a few days early in Sycamore. Representatives from the Sycamore Public Library and Borders in DeKalb are set to host “A Sycamore Thanksgiving” Monday, Nov. 23 at the library, 103 E. State St.

Play explores the duty and honor of DeKalb County Civil War soldiers

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DEKALB – Officials from Lutheran Social Services of Illinois want to help residents who do not have the ability or the time to perform certain tasks.

GENOA – Anyone looking to buy some neat stuff for their friends or relatives this holiday season may want to visit downtown Genoa.

KIRKLAND – A well-known children’s story is set to hit the stage at Hiawatha High School in Kirkland.

GENOA – The Genoa-Kingston High School Drama Department will present their fall production, “Strange Boarders,” in the GK Auditorium Nov. 13-15.

DEKALB – Dan Kenney, a fourth-grade teacher at Brooks Elementary School, says its a win-win for the entire DeKalb School District – teachers, staff, mainenance personnel, students and taxpayers.

SYCAMORE – Nearly 1,000 shoe boxes filled with toys, candy and school supplies seems like a lofty goal, but Jane Peters is confident the community will step up.

SYCAMORE – Police Chief Don Thomas said when he joined the department in 2001, he was asked to develop a strategic plan to determine the department’s biggest need.

DEKALB – Memories and stories of the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb may be enjoyed throughout 2010.

DEKALB – Three  decades ago, as the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb approached the half-century mark, an 80th anniversary seemed unlikely.

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SOMONAUK — Traversing the wilderness can be a fun and relaxing experience or a time to work up a good weekend sweat hiking winding trails, some that could possibly lead you miles, hours or even days from help.

SYCAMORE – A group of feathered friends are returning to the city of Sycamore.

SYCAMORE – Two local master gardeners recently had an opportunity to view the results of their labor.

DEKALB – Several local creative writers' works will be coming to life on stage.

SYCAMORE – Sycamore High School will present the Broadway classic “Oklahoma!” at the high school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8.

DEKALB – Ken Ehrhart, who lives out on south University Road, has been farming for 46 years.

DEKALB – John McIntyre is bringing his 35 years of experience in the wine and spirits industry to the city of DeKalb.

SYCAMORE – Several Sycamore Middle School students recently had an opportunity to learn more about the local agricultural industry.

DEKALB – It’s a birthday she’ll always remember.

Beadwork is as old as the ages, right there along side of pictographs, with remnants suspected to date back 30,000 years said Allison Johnson, owner of Bliss Beads Studio and Gallery on Lincoln Highway in DeKalb.

SYCAMORE – Was it a cat, a woman – or something else?

Pick of the Patch – Tyrus Swedberg

In 1964, the book “Flat Stanley,” by Jeff Brown, was published. It’s the story of a boy who wakes up to find the bedroom bulletin board has fallen on him in the night and flattened him to the width of a piece of paper. Stanley has numerous adventures as a kid who can fit under doors and pass through other small spaces.

DEKALB – Area children can get a head start on some spooky fun this Halloween.

SYCAMORE – Mayor Ken Mundy had a little companion accompanying him around town last week.

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GENOA – Dave Glaum wears a piece of pride on his hat.

DEKALB – A collaborative effort among area health care providers, philanthropists, elected officials and Northern Illinois University has created a new community resource for individuals and families who do not have access to primary medical care.

SYCAMORE – In Sycamore, the boxes are as much a Halloween staple as ghosts, ghouls and goblins.

SYCAMORE – “Our teachers do a really good job here,” Sycamore High School Principal Tim Carlson said. “We have a very good education system at Sycamore High School.”

DEKALB – Perhaps there’s no creature more down on its luck than a black cat in October.