The Golden Venture cargo ship carrying 286 Chinese males ran aground outside New York in 1993. The asylum seekers were taken into detention. Although most were released and/or deported at various times, one group was imprisoned in York County, Pennsylvania, until 1997. These men began to make folded paper sculptures using traditional Chinese techniques. Eventually, […]

DeKalb County Earth Fest is a FREE, festive, family-friendly day of learning how decarbonizing our homes and towns can make us wealthier, healthier, and happier. Experts and community partners come from our region and beyond to introduce meaningful next steps in DeKalb County climate adaptation. The second annual Earth Fest is BIGGER: morning sessions focus […]

The Sycamore Chamber and the Sycamore Park District are proud to again host the 2025 Sycamore Community Expo & Job Fair! Free admission and parking! This is a family event! Come out and see all the community has to offer. Meet local business owners, enter to win raffle drawings, prizes, kid’s games, and more!