Hopkins Park News

Tuesday's 8 p.m. pops concert at Hopkins Park in DeKalb will feature vocalist Paul Marchese.

With just $1,000, the foundation of what is now the DeKalb County Health Department was forged 42 years ago with the help of Ivan Williams.

Mackenzie Carter, 4, attempts to dunk Terry Ryan of WLBK during Dee Palmer Day in DeKalb on Wednesday.

Those "at risk" labels. Do they help? Do they hurt? What are the consequences of expanding formal schooling with a national universal preschool trend, or as it is known in Illinois: Preschool for All? The same ...

Dee Palmer is all fired up and ready to go. With baton in hand, he said he is looking forward to his 60th season as director of the DeKalb Municipal Band.

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Area volunteers restoring Sycamore cemetery Story Photos Paul Rygh plays with granddaughter, 2-year-old Avery, at Hopkins Park in DeKalb on Thursday afternoon.

“Sam had a brain tumor when he was 10 and got it successfully removed at that hospital, so we felt that this could be a great way to give back”

Caps 4 Sam held a charity race to give back to Chicago Children's Memorial Hospital. via Northern Star

COLLEGE HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES is hosting Lemon Grass Lounge from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., serving Thai cuisine at Ellington's in the Holmes Student Center. via Northern Star

This past Saturday, the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity donated their money and spent the morning walking at the March of Dimes March for Babies charity event at Hopkins Park. via Northern Star

“No matter what your situation, you have to see the silver lining.”

Registration on the day of the event begins at 8 a.m., but pre-registration is encouraged. via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

“Now I know if you are a kid and you drink any alcohol, it can really hurt you.”

But then she and classmates at Lorenzo R. Smith School attended a substance abuse prevention program offered by the Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education's Life Education Center. via Daily Journal/Sunday Journal

“A multi-disciplinary team of scientists is planning to put a face to (Chicago's Underground Railroad) history ... for a better understanding of Kane County Underground Railroad activities”

History is coming alive in a historic home at 606 Cedar St. Built in 1837, the stoic 1,500-square-foot home holds some exciting history that could be significant in building the story of the Underground ... via Courier-News

“It's interesting what can happen within our state and nationally”

Tuesday's primary election set records for both DeKalb County and the state, election officials said Wednesday. via Daily Chronicle Online

Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Date: Thursdays, Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and Feb. 14 Place: Kishwaukee Community Hospital Cost: $25, refunded upon class completion To register: Call 748-8962 or visit ... via De Kalb Midweek

“The vision for this administration is conservation of green space on the river”

The city plans to purchase a piece of riverfront property that someday will include benches, walking trails and potentially a bike trail. via Beacon News

“I think of Lynne as a sister ... mom ... mentor ... and respected colleague. She always understood me”

Lynne T. Switzky is well-loved and will be missed. That was the overall message at Thursday's retirement reception for the executive director of the Children's Learning Center, one of DeKalb's oldest child care ... via Daily Chronicle Online

“It's nice they have good feelings about CLC”

It's all about the children. Even after Lynne T. Switzky retires as executive director of the Children's Learning Center in DeKalb on Dec. via Daily Chronicle Online

“In doing that, they're saying, - I'm lighting this candle in honor of my child,'”

What began as a small Internet memorial in 1997 by members of The Compassionate Friends has expanded worldwide. via Northern Star

Time: 8:30 - 11 a.m. Date: Saturday, Dec. 15 Place: Cortland Elementary School Cost: $5 per person or $22 per family Cortland PTA will host this event. via De Kalb Midweek