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DCCF seeks Excellence in Education nominations
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The DeKalb County Community Foundation, in partnership with the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education, invites residents to nominate outstanding education professionals for the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards.
Selected recipients will each receive a $1,000 award, a plaque, and public recognition at a ceremony in spring 2026.
Nominations are due by Oct. 31.
To submit a nomination or learn more, visit dekalbccf.org/eie.
Now in its 27th year, the Excellence in Education Awards recognize teachers, administrators and support staff who make a meaningful impact in DeKalb
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Decorate in purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Safe Passage is encouraging DeKalb County community members to use purple decorations or paint storefronts purple in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Purple is the official color of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Residents are encouraged to hang a wreath, paint windows, decorate yards and switch out storefront and porch lights to raise awareness. Participants also post pictures of the decorations on social media featuring “#SafePassage.”
“Paint the Town Purple is such a powerful visual to see the community stand up
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County schools. Every public school district and private school in the county is encouraged to nominate individuals in the following categories:
• Pre-K - 5th Grade Teacher
• 6th - 8th Grade Teacher
• 9th - 12th Grade Teacher
• Administration
• Support Staff (including secretaries, aides, custodians, food service workers, bus drivers, and maintenance personnel)
To be eligible, nominees must have at least five years of service in their current school district and plan to continue employment in the upcoming school year. Nominees should also be respected by students, families and colleagues, and actively involved in voluntary, unpaid community activities. Previous nominees
who did not receive the award may be nominated again. Past recipients are not eligible. A list of past recipients is available on the Community Foundation website.
The awards are made possible through the generosity of the late Yvonne Johnson, a retired elementary school teacher from Sycamore School District 427. In 1999, Yvonne established the DeKalb County Excellence in Education Award Fund at the Community Foundation. All submitted nominations are reviewed by the nominee’s school district and evaluated by a local selection committee. For more information, contact Community Foundation Grants Director Jolene Willis at 815-748-5383 or j.willis@ dekalbccf.org.
against domestic violence. It brings awareness and education, while sending survivors the message that they are not alone – there is support and there are resources right here in their community.”
Safe Passage executive director Rebecca Versluys said in a news release.
Illinois, Purdue extensions to hold stormwater workshops Oct. 14, 21
The University of Illinois Extension will partner with Purdue Extension to host two workshops for naturalists, gardeners, landscape consultants, homeowners, stormwater professionals and conservation organizations to learn about stormwater runoff pollution reduction.
The workshops will be held from 8:30 to noon Oct. 14 and 21 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore.
Participants will hear about rainfall management practices and how to promote community awareness. Attendees also can learn how to site, design, construct and maintain a rain garden.
The workshops cost $50. Registration is required by Oct. 7. To register, visit go. illinois.edu/DeKalbRainscaping.
Early accommodation requests for access needs are encouraged. To make a request, call 815-758-8194 or email cahandel@ illinois.edu.
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ON THE COVER
Pumpkins are plentiful Sept. 28, 2022, at the Jonamac Orchard in Malta. A list of pumpkin farms and popular attractions in northern Illinois can be found inside on page 6.
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Rooted For Good lists October Grow Mobile food pantry dates
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Rooted For Good released a list of October locations for Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, no requirements necessary.
Rooted For Good works to ensure the well-being of residents, staff and volunteers. Organizers ask that people practice good hand hygiene and stay home if they are ill.
To receive Grow Mobile alerts, text FreeGroceries to 844-727-2012.
Grow Mobile dates in October:
• 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 1 at Hinckley First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Sycamore St., Hinckley.
• 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 2 at University Village Apartments, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb.
• 3:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Malta Historical Society, 127 N. Third St., Malta.
• 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 9 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb.
• 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Cortland Lions Club Shelter, 70 S. Llanos St., Cortland.
• 3:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Malta Historical and Genealogical Society, 127 N. Third St., Malta.
• 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 at University Village Apartments, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb.
• 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 23 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb.
• 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 340 W. Arnold Road, Sandwich.
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DeKalb and Sycamore townships to hold shred event Oct. 4
The DeKalb and Sycamore townships will hold a drive-thru shred and recycle event for township residents.
The free event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 4 at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA parking lot, 2500 Bethany Road, Sycamore.
Residents will be limited to two boxes or paper bags of documents or CD-Rs. Staples do not need to be removed. Volunteers will remove items from residents’ vehicles. Participants must bring a valid ID to show proof of DeKalb or Sycamore township residency. Attendees also can donate new or used ink jet cartridges; aluminum can tabs; keys and key fobs; eye glasses; domestic and international prepaid calling cards; cellphones and chargers; tablets, iPads and chargers; tennis shoes; and hearing aids. Items will be donated to the Lions of Illinois Foundation and Cell Phones for Soldiers. Shoe Sensation of DeKalb also
will be available to help the used shoes collection.
For information, call 815-758-8282.
Sustainability swap set for Oct. 2 in DeKalb
Adults can swap houseplants and lightly used clothing during a monthly sustainability swap at the DeKalb Public Library.
The free event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.
Clothing should be freshly washed and adult-sized. It can be dropped off at the reference desk. Participants will receive up to 20 tickets for every clothing piece brought in. The tickets can be used to buy clothes.
Houseplants, Halloween decor and decorations also will be accepted. Attendees should bring pots they are willing to part with. Tickets will not be required for houseplants.
For information, email amyf@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2150.
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New scholarship supports ag, conservation students
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A new scholarship has been set up in DeKalb County to support students studying agricultural sciences with an emphasis on conservation work.
The DeKalb County Community Foundation recently announced the creation of the Samardzija-Gutesha Family Fund, meant to reflect the Samardzija-Gutesha family’s values and interest of giving back. The fund supports education and hands-on experiences in farming and soil and water conservation, with a focus on FFA members and associate-level college students.
“It’s an honor to help carry the Samardzija-Gutesha family legacy forward through a fund that supports the land, values and people they cared about,” Community Foundation Executive Director Dan Templin said in a news release.
The late Militsa Samardzija, creator of the fund, is a DeKalb native and a DeKalb High School graduate who earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from Illinois Wesleyan University and a master’s degree in historic preservation planning from Cornell University, according to the release. She died in February 2023.
Samardzija came from a family with deep local roots. Her father, Milosh “Mike” Samardzija, emmigrated from the former Yugoslavia, and her mother, Mildred Gutesha Samardzija, also is a DeKalb native. The fund’s name honors both sides of Militsa’s family: Samardzija and Gutesha.
Samardzija worked in publishing and communications as an editor and project coordinator. She lived in cities on both coasts and traveled throughout
Europe and the Middle East. One of her proudest accomplishments was leading the 1994-95 effort to save DeKalb’s historic old post office from demolition, according to the release.
While Samardzija contributed assets from her estate to the fund, it was made possible largely through the estate of her sister, Mary Samardzija, according to the release. Mary Samardzija earned a doctorate in adult education and worked as a corporate trainer and instructional designer, most recently with the FDIC in Washington, D.C. Together, the sisters’ legacy reflects a strong commitment to education, hard work and community service.
The Samardzija-Gutesha Family Fund provides scholarships for posthigh school students pursuing education in agriculture or conservation, as well as paid internships with local farmers and conservation professionals. It also supports educational seminars on topics such as sustainable farming and agricultural business, and provides grants to local organizations that align with the donor’s values.
In its first year, the fund awarded $65,000 in scholarships to eight graduating seniors from DeKalb, Genoa-Kingston, Indian Creek, Somonauk and Sycamore high schools. Each student attending a two-year college received a $5,000 scholarship, while students planning to attend a four-year university received $10,000.
Donations of any size are welcome to grow the impact of the Samardzija-Gutesha Family Fund. To give online or explore giving options, visit dekalbccf.org/donate.
To learn more about creating your own named fund or to discuss your charitable interests, contact Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.
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Photo provided by the DeKalb County Community Foundation Danielle Rankin, a 2025 Somonauk High School graduate, was one of the recipients of the newly created Samardzija-Gutesha Family Fund scholarship.
Homecoming is for Everyone
Join the celebration when our community gathers to welcome all Huskies back home to NIU. Now in its 118th year, NIU’s Homecoming festivities feature something fun for everyone.
Thursday, Oct. 2
5 to 8 p.m.
NIU Homecoming Block Party Sponsored by Rock Valley Credit Union. Downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Highway.
6 p.m. March of the Huskies Sponsored by Midwest Tent and Events.
Friday, Oct. 3
4 to 6 p.m. Huskie Hour at Jonamac Orchard Sponsored by the Law O ce of Doyle and James LLC.
7 to 9 p.m. Huskies S’mores N’more Sponsored by State Farm Agent Scott Zeimet. NIU’s MLK Commons.
Saturday, Oct. 4
NIU Football: Huskies vs. Miami (Ohio) NIU's Huskie Stadium
Find the perfect pumpkin at these northern Illinois farms
By AIMEE BARROWS abarrows@shawmedia.com
Pumpkin farms across the region are opening their gates for the 2025 season to welcome families and friends for a day of festive fun.
And while the star of the show is the pumpkin, these farms offer a variety of activities to keep visitors entertained. Hayrides, corn mazes and petting zoos are just a few of the popular attractions.
Here’s a list of pumpkin farms in northern Illinois:
Abbey Farms – 2855 Hart Road, Aurora. The farm’s Pumpkin Daze runs through Oct. 30, and features a 40-acre pumpkin farm, corn maze, zip lines, petting zoo, antique tractors, corn cannon and more. For more information, call 630-966-7775 or visit abbeyfarms.org.
All Seasons Orchard – 14510 Illinois Route 176, Woodstock. All Seasons has an apple orchard, pumpkin patch and corn maze along with a petting zoo, giant swings, jumping pillow, mini zip line, pedal karts and tire mountain. The farm and orchard are open through Oct. 26. Call 815-338-5637 or visit allseasonsorchard.com.
Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest –13341 West 151st St., Homer Glen. Open through Nov. 2. It offers more than a dozen rides and 25 other attractions, including tractor-pulled hayrides, pony rides, a train ride, pig races, petting zoo, haunted barn, fun barn and “Little House on the Scary.” Call 708-301-3276 or visit pumpkinfarm.com.
Boggio’s Orchard and Produce – 12087 IL Highway 71, Granville. Pick pumpkins, gourds, squash and more. Fall activities include a petting zoo, corn maze, wagon rides, jumping pillow, apple slide, barrel train rides and more. Boggio’s offers fall activities on weekends through Oct. 27. Visit boggiosorchardandproduce.com or call 815-339-2245 for more information.
Bronkberry Farms – 18061 S. Bronk Road, Plainfield. Enjoy a hayride pulled by a 1940s tractor, a pumpkin patch and pre-picked apples, caramel apples, gourds, straw bales, corn stalks, mums, fall planters and Halloween decorations for sale. Open until Oct. 31. Call 815-4366967 or visit bronkberryfarms.com.
Cody’s Farm and Orchard – 19502 River Road, Marengo. Apple and pumpkin picking are available on weekends. Also available are hayrides, a play area, a 5-acre corn maze, rubber duck races and pedal tractors on weekends. Call 815568-7976 or visit codysfarm.com.
Dave’s Pumpkins – 9112 Algonquin Road, Huntley. Pumpkins are available, plus pumpkin bowling, a mini-broom corn maze, hay rides and pedal tractors. Enjoy cider donuts and spooky hay rides on weekends through Oct. 31. Call 847893-0002 or visit davespumpkins.com.
Dollinger Family Farm – 7420 E. Hansel Road, Channahon. Enjoy the pumpkin farm, corn maze, tepee, corn bin, bee farm, farm animals and play areas (huge hay piles, pirate ship, “conquer the castle,” sandbox, Hobbit Hole and tunnel). On weekends: train rides, hayrides, face painting and more. The 2025 season runs through Oct. 30. Call 815-467-4698 or visit dollingerfarms.com.
Edwards Apple Orchard – 7061 Centerville Road, Poplar Grove. In addition to apple and pumpkin picking, the bakery, farm market, farm museum and children’s play area are open. The season runs through November. Call 815-7652234 or visit edwardsorchard.farm.
Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard – 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove. The Fall Festival is open through Oct 31. In addition to the pumpkins and apples, Goebbert’s offers a haunted house, straw maze, train ride, corn box, jumping pillow, pedal karts, carousel, petting zoo and pony rides. Call 847-4645952 or visit goebbertspumpkinpatch. com.
Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm – 4853 U.S. Highway 52, Minooka. Animals, corn maze, soybean maze, Milo’s Castle and Pirate Ship Playground, Heaps O’ Fun Straw Barn, hayride (weekends only)
and U-Pick Pumpkin Patch (weekends only, pumpkins bought separately) are available for family fun. There is also a general store, a concession stand, and special events. Call 815-651-7288 or visit heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com.
Honey Hill Orchard – 11783 Waterman Road, Waterman. Enjoy 25 varieties of apples, along with apple cider doughnuts, caramel apples, apple pie, weekend hay rides, children’s play area with a straw maze and a petting zoo. Call 815264-3337 or visit honeyhillorchard.com.
Johansen Farms – 710 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Open through Oct. 31. Enjoy the petting zoo, baby chicks to hold, pony rides, hayrides, train rides, air slides, toddler area, corn maze, pumpkin patch, apple cider doughnuts, open market area and more. Call 630759-8711 or visit johansenfarms.com.
Johnson’s Pumpkin Stand and Corn Maze –1502 West Motel Road, Sycamore. The pumpkin stand features a corn maze that is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The 2025 corn maze theme is “Pumpkins at the Movies,” where guests will see scenes of movies in the maze. Flashlights are welcome in the corn maze, and a large campfire is provided after dark. Cash or check accepted for payment only. For information, call 815-895-3752 or visit johnsonspumpkinstand.com.
Jonamac Orchard – 19412 Shabbona Road, Malta. Jonamac Orchard features an apple orchard, pumpkin patch, a bakery and store, barnyard play area, jumping pillow, animal barn petting zoo, daytime corn maze, haunted corn maze,
wagon rides, pumpkin house, cider house tasting room, corn crib play barn, sunflower patch and bandshell. For more information, call 815-825-2158 or visit jonamacorchard.com.
Kane’s Family Farm – 2165 N. 3020th Road, Ottawa. The 2025 season runs from through Oct. 26. Enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, outdoor adventures and games, food trucks, petting zoo, hayrides and more. Visit kanefamilyfarms.com or call 815-324-4144.
Keller’s Farmstand – 2500 Johnson Road, Oswego. Enjoy apple picking from their almost 16,000 apple trees, and enjoy fall festivities on Saturdays and Sundays through October. The fun includes a corn maze, face painting, wagon rides, farm animals, kids play area and more. kellersfarmstand.com/locations/oswego-farmstand.
Konow’s Corn Maze – 16849 S. Cedar Road, Homer Glen. Enjoy two levels of corn mazes, the animal barn, jumping pillow, train rides, hayrides, straw playground, pony rides, duck races and special events. Call 708-301-8845 or visit konowscornmaze.com.
Kuiper’s Family Farm Pumpkin Farm1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park. The pumpkin farm is open through Nov. 2 and features a corn maze, jumping pillow, pig races, haunted forest, tractor trains, pick-your-own pumpkin patch and more. For admission prices or information, visit kuipersfamilyfarm.com or call 815-827-5200.
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Zach O’Dell, 2, of Batavia climbs over some of the pumpkins last year at the Sugar Grove Pumpkin Farm.
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LOOKING BACK
1925 – 100 YEARS AGO
Salesmen and district agents for the Maytag Washing Machine company had an important meeting in DeKalb last evening. The first of the meetings to be held here. A banquet at the Innovation Grill room was one of the features of the session. The salesmen from all over the district arrived in this city early in the evening and a parade was staged through the business district, a group of singers entertaining in the meanwhile.
There are either a large number of honest people in DeKalb or a large number of people who look without seeing. At least that is what one young woman of DeKalb is thinking. Late Tuesday evening a young woman made use of the long-distance telephone booth at the Innovation. While in the booth she dropped her pocketbook containing a large sum of money. The loss was not discovered until late yesterday morning and the young woman immediately went to the telephone booth, hoping against hope that the money might be found there. It was, the pocketbook and all of the money laying on the floor of the booth, which had been used several times after she had made use of the telephone.
There is some discussion among the business men on North Fourth street to have the stretch between Lincoln Highway and Locust Street paved this fall. As several of the businessmen are in favor of the plan, it may be that the street will be paved soon. Those interested in the plan point out that the street could be paved with the same substance that is to be used in the paving of John Street and West Lincoln Highway for which work will be started in a few days. The cost would not be as great as would be the case next year, due to the fact that the contractor is in the city at the present time and he could do the work as soon as the paving of John Street and West Lincoln Highway was completed.
Satisfactory progress is being made on the Malone addition, which is being built at the rear of the dry goods store, made necessary by increasing business. The excavation for the new part, which will be 15 feet by about 28 feet has been completed, and as soon as the ground dries, it is probable that Peter Christianson, the
contractor, will start laying cement. The foundation will be constructed at the earliest moment and it is expected that within a month’s time, the building will be ready for occupancy by the store folks.
1950 – 75 YEARS AGO
Road enthusiasts of the county and those interested in the construction of Route 23 are more than elated at the announcement coming from the contractor that within the next six weeks, with favorable weather, the cement laying from Marengo to Harvard will be completed. Other than a few gaps between Sycamore and Marengo the road will be practically completed in that time. Work south from DeKalb has been finished and shoulder construction is well underway.
Work will be started in a few days on a water main that will be built from the west Lincoln Highway to the new Ellfield addition, down Park Avenue. It may be that the greater part of the work will be completed early in the spring but the connection on Lincoln Highway will be made in a short time. The water main on Lincoln Highway is on the south side of the street and the part of the main that will be laid this fall will be from the Lincoln Highway main, across Lincoln Highway at Park Avenue, to the curbing on Park Avenue. This work must be done before Lincoln Highway is paved. A 10-inch main will be built across the highway while the main that will be
The employees at Argos Products Inc. in Genoa have caught the bicentennial fever. One weekend, two supervisors painted a bicentennial flag on the 20-by-10-foot wall of the employee lunchroom.
Necks craned and eyes strained. Everyone was looking heavenward Monday as the Goodyear blimp “America” floated above DeKalb. The mammoth advertising gimmick is visiting DeKalb County to hover over the Farm Progress Show in Malta.
laid in the parkway on Park Avenue may be only 8 inches.
Last night a few minutes before midnight a large truck backed up in front of the Cederoth Shore Store in Sycamore and a couple of the boys from the Seeaneye Inn who had not gone home were informed by Mr. Cederoth that he had come back for his stock. The shoes and fixtures were quickly loaded into the big truck and it was again on its way. The destination of Mr. Cederoth and his shoe stock was not divulged to the fellows who chanced to be on the street at the time.
The detours between DeKalb and Sycamore both of them are reported as being very slippery, and those who went to DeKalb during the morning hours drove cautiously, especially over the Coltonville road, which is treacherous, on account of the oil. The Cortland Road was not as dangerous for auto traffic, but it was no trick at all to slide from one side of the road to the other, due to the sand, and the usual soaking from the early morning rain.
1975 – 50 YEARS AGO
The 65-acre Farm Progress Show exhibit area, just south of the James Willrett farm, near Malta, includes three avenues and 10 streets. The “instant city” has no internal traffic problems, but visitors to the show have experienced bumper-tobumper traffic early in the day.
A 21-year-old pilot from Champaign received minor injuries Sunday when his plane crash landed at DeKalb Municipal Airport. He was treated for a head cut and released from DeKalb Public Hospital. His plane has $3,500 damage. The Cessna aircraft stopped in a cornfield next to the airport runway. Authorities said the plane crashed after the pilot reportedly saw a stalled airplane on the runway and tried to avoid a collision.
2000 – 25 YEARS AGO
Plans for a 460-acre industrial park and the redevelopment of the Northland Plaza shopping mall continue, as city officials and developers meet to hash out issues related to zoning, street improvements and economic incentives.
There was everything from charity auctions to miniature trains to parades at the annual Waterman Harvest Time. The celebration will wrap up today with a custom car show. Last year’s event featured more than 250 vehicles.
Paul and John Schwartz, owners of PJ’s Courthouse Travern & Grille, recently presented Voluntary Action Center with a contribution for its Meals on Wheels program. The gift came from proceeds from the establishment’s third annual golf outing.
Kishwaukee Community Hospital hosted Safety Fair 2000 this past Saturday to inform the community about safety through hands-on-demonstrations. More than 30 community organizations, agencies and businesses participated in the fair at KCH. Unfriendly weather did dampen the day.
– Compiled by Sue Breese
Photo provided by the DeKalb County History Center Archives
The DeKalb-Ogle Telephone Co. at Locust and Third streets in DeKalb is pictured in June 1959.
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Mutt Strut 5K Run, Walk set for Oct. 4 in DeKalb’s Hopkins Park
Tails Humane Society will hold its annual Mutt Strut 5K Walk and Run fundraiser to benefit its homeless animals adoption services. The fundraiser will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 4 at Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.
Participants can run or walk the race. A one mile option will be available. Attendees also will be able to bring their pets. Registration is required to attend. The registration costs $35 for in-person runners or $40 for virtual runners. To register, please visit tailshumanesociety. org/mutt-strut. For information, visit tailshumanesociety.org or email marketing@tailshumanesociety.org.
DeKalb nursing home to host trunk-or-treat event Oct. 10
The DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center will host a trunk-or-treat event for children to go trick-or-treating. The free event will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Oct 10 at the nursing center, 2600 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb.
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October 18, 2025
from 9am to 12 pm at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, located at 2200 Pleasant St. DeKalb, IL 60115
*Enter from the East at County Farm Rd
DeKalb County residents only. Proof of address is required.
City of DeKalb residents can use the E-Waste Collection by LRS, Sycamore, Genoa, and Kirkland residents can use the At Your Door Service by Waste Management.
Contact LRS at 815-770-7550 or DeKalb@LRSrecycles.com or Waste Management at 1-800-449-7587, At YourDoor@WM.com or visit WMatYourDoor.com to schedule your pickup.
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Children can walk by cars to receive candy. Attendees also will be able to wear Halloween costumes. Participants can provide their own candy and decorate car trunks.
The decorations must be appropriate and avoid “gore” and “death” themes. Parking for the event begins at 1 p.m. Registration is required and due Oct. 7. To register, call 815-758-2477.
Learn about Halloween photo editing Oct. 6 in DeKalb
Adults and teens who want to learn various ways to edit photos for Halloween at a DeKalb Public Library workshop. The workshop will be held at 5 p.m. Oct. 6 in the library’s 309 Creative room, 309 Oak St.
Attendees can learn how to edit pictures with Halloween effects and tools using the SumoPaint photo editor. Materials will be provided. Because of limited space, the workshop is first-come, first-served.
For information, email patrickc@dkpl.org or at 815-756-9568 ext. 2115.
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• DVD Players
• Stereo Equipment (No
• Wooden Speakers)
• Joy Sticks
• Cameras
• Camcorders
• Video Game Players
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
• Smoke Detectors
• AC Units
• Large Appliances
• Refrigerators
• Wooden Speakers
• Alkaline Batteries
• Car & Marine Batteries
• Hazardous Material
• Power Tools
• Vacuum Cleaners
• LightBulbs
• Bags
• Plastic Containers
• Dehumidifiers
Questions?
Computers & Peripherals
• CD-ROM Drives
• Floppy Disk Drives
• Plotters
• Mouse
• Keyboards
• Scanners
• Cables
• PCs
• Main Frames
• Modems
• Printers
• Monitors
• Terminals
• Tape Drives
Contact the DeKalb County Solid Waste Specialist at 815-748-2408 or recycle@dekalbcounty.org or visit our website,health.dekalbcounty.org/ services/solid-waste-and-recycling/
Photo provided by Tails Humane Society
Tails Humane Society will hold its annual Mutt Strut 5K Walk and Run fundraiser at 9 a.m. Oct. 4 in DeKalb’s Hopkins Park.
