Meat Course: Local butchers offer advice on grilling

For Tom Ulrich, the best way to attract customers is through the smell of his large smoker slowly cooking several pounds of meat in front of his store. The mouthwatering scent of barbecue outside Country Store and Catering at 456 N. Main St. in Sycamore draws in hungry customers daily as they drive ... Read More ť

Memorial Day BBQ Tips: Choosing the right meat

Memorial Day BBQ Tips: Prep and Grilling

Uncorked: Lack of rain not a problem at Tablas Creek

Normalcy was lacking in Paso Robles.

Camp Russell offers experiential learning

For 19 years, University of Illinois Extension has offered Camp Russell each summer season for children ages 7 to 11.

Nominees sought for Good Samaritan award

Annually the Board of Trustees of Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center recognizes and honors an individual in the community as a modern-day Good Samaritan. This award is pr

Auditions tonight in Sandwich

Auditions for the musical, “Hello Dolly!,” the murder mystery dinner theater production of “The Fatal Fifties Affair,” and the stage play “Alice in Wonderland,” part of PR Pro ... Read More ť

NIU Press wins Midwest Book Award

Northern Illinois University Press, DeKalb, won a first-place award at the 23rd annual Midwest Book Awards for its book, “The Blue Kind,” in the Fantasy/SciFi/Horror/Paranorma ... Read More ť

Sixth-graders recognized for writing talent

Twelve sixth-graders from Clinton Rosette Middle School in DeKalb were recognized and awarded certificates and ribbons from the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Alpha ... Read More ť

Asparagus, a grill, a match for spring

My asparagus convalescence – from a childhood spent eating the mushy, canned stuff – began late in my adolescence, when my mother boiled fresh spears, then napped them with ho ... Read More ť

Kingston church sets monthly supper

The Kingston United Methodist Church monthly supper will be May 4. Seating times are 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.Held usually on the first Saturday of the month at the church, 121 W. ... Read More ť

Documentary screening recounts church history

The United Pentecostal Church of DeKalb will host a public screening of a new documentary film at 6 p.m. Saturday. The film, “Landmarks on the Road Home,” chronicles Christian ... Read More ť

Nominees sought for Good Samaritan award

Annually the Board of Trustees of Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center recognizes and honors an individual in the community as a modern-day Good Samaritan. This award is pr ... Read More ť

PRAIRIE FLOWERS

Barb pride shining bright at bowling bash To the Editor: The DeKalb Barb Boosters would like to thank all those who attended the Orange and Black Jackpot Bowling Bas ... Read More ť

Shabbona/Indian Creek alumni banquet set

The 120th Shabbona/Indian Creek High School Alumni Banquet is scheduled for June 8 at Indian Oaks Country Club in Shabbona. Social hour and program will begin at 6 p.m. and di ... Read More ť

Horticulture Help Desk open weekday mornings

University of Illinois Extension DeKalb County Master Gardeners offer a free service answering garden questions at the Horticulture Help Desk from 9 a.m. to noon Monday throug ... Read More ť

Meat Course: Local butchers offer advice on grilling

Uncorked: Lack of rain not a problem at Tablas Creek

Camp Russell offers experiential learning

Nominees sought for Good Samaritan award

A&E

Auditions tonight in Sandwich

NIU Press wins Midwest Book Award

Learning

Sixth-graders recognized for writing talent

Food

Asparagus, a grill, a match for spring

Faith

Kingston church sets monthly supper

Documentary screening recounts church history

Lifestyles

Nominees sought for Good Samaritan award

PRAIRIE FLOWERS

Scene

Shabbona/Indian Creek alumni banquet set

Horticulture Help Desk open weekday mornings

Reader Poll

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