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This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released school- and district-level data showing what percentage of DeKalb County students were considered proficient in math and reading last year. Check out this chart to see if that's an improvement over the prior year.

DeKalb County trick-or-treat hours for Halloween 2024, and seasonal spooky events for the whole family

A Belvidere woman and a Cook County man suffered injuries in a two-car crash late Wednesday night in Genoa, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

A small fire erupted after a school bus hit a utility pole Tuesday in Kingston, though no one was hurt in the crash and the fire was contained, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists will host a coat drive to collect items for the Sycamore United Methodist Church Coat Ministry.

A trailer load of potentially life-saving supplies is expected to arrive in Asheville, North Carolina, this month thanks to the donations and charitable efforts of DeKalb County residents.

A new principal will take the helm of Genoa Elementary School at the start of the next school year, but the person who run the school will be a familiar face to district staff.

Opinion: We have a lot to celebrate and we are continuing to promote our members in unique ways as well as continue one of our local favorite events, the Fall Crawl, writes Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce's Krissy Johnson.

A ribbon-cutting recently was held at one of Opportunity House's new builds in Genoa. The house will help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead happy, healthy and productive lives.

More than $3,000 has so far been raised for a Genoa-Kingston High School cheerleader with an inoperable brain tumor, and there’s still time to help, said the district’s Athletic Director Philip Jerbi.

5 things to do in DeKalb County: Sycamore Chalk Walk, Pink Floyd Tribute band and more

The Federal Home and Loan Bank of Chicago recently awarded a $30,000 grant to the Warehouse on Park in Genoa which will support roof damage repairs and a new musicians PA system purchase.

Construction on the $1.2 million Genoa downtown revitalization project is expected to wrap up this month, and city officials want to bring the community out for a street party to celebrate.

Retiring Genoa Police Chief Robert Smith bid farewell to his top cop role Friday, though said it’s not the end for him in his community service.

A Genoa-Kingston High School cheerleader will have the support of her peers, coaches and teachers Friday night as they rally to fundraise and help her through a life-altering illness: an inoperable brain tumor. Proceeds from Friday's football game will go to her and her family.

5 Things to Do: Floating ducks and flying kites in DeKalb County as Volksfest returns for its 10th year in Genoa, DeKalb Kite Fest kicks off and the Sandwich Fair continues.

Here’s some family-friendly things to do during fall in DeKalb County

Opinion: Celebrate a decade of Volksfest this weekend along the banks of the beautiful Kishwaukee River in Genoa, writes Krissy Johnson of the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce.

Construction on the sidewalks on Main Street in downtown Genoa continued on Wednesday.

A pair of Genoa brothers this summer set a new world record for most bounce passes with a basketball in a minute by a team of two under 16. They now set their sights on another record, one held currently by the Harlem Globetrotters.

Caleb Krueger, 13, and his brother Cole, 15, practice their three point shots Wednesday at their house in Genoa as they prepare for an attempt to break the world record for three pointers in a minute by a duo. The brothers already own a Guinness Book World Record for the most basketball passes in a minute for a pair under 16.

Multiple places in DeKalb, Sycamore and throughout the county are designated cooling centers for anyone needing an escape from heat indexes expected to top 100 degrees by Monday night. Here's where to go if you need to cool off.

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, and Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, bemoaned Democrats at a Genoa chamber legislative luncheon on Wednesday, but also highlighted areas where they said they can still reach across the aisle.

The handheld devices that once were used for communication only now have the world available at the touch of a button. And some educators, administrators and parents across DeKalb County are debating the role of cellphones in schools.

This weekend in DeKalb County: A back-to-school car show at Hy-Vee in Sycamore and a pop-up market at OpenDoor Coffee in Genoa. Coming later this month are the DeKalb Corn Fest and Ribs, Rhythm and Brews Fest in Sycamore.

The Genoa Lions Club recently installed its 2024-25 officers.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from June 15 to 28, 2024.

The Genoa Lions Club recently inducted Mary Brandes and Barb Siskna as new club members.

The Warehouse on Park, located in the DeKalb County city of Genoa, will host a beach party, country night and Styx tribute band in August.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from July 8 to 14, 2024.

Two people from Aurora were hospitalized with injuries Friday after a traffic crash in Sycamore Township at Peace and Freed roads, authorities said.

Opinion: If you find yourself with nothing to do on a beautiful day, consider exploring all of the amazing outdoor trails and parks in Genoa, writes Krissy Johnson of the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from June 1 to 7, 2024.

Cassie's Popcorn turns 100 in Sycamore Thursday, and the community is invited. Plus the annual Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show and more this weekend in DeKalb County

The 2024 Cruisin’ to Genoa Car Show has been canceled due to safety concerns stemming from ongoing downtown construction, Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Krissy Johnson said Wednesday. She said the event will return next year.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from May 13 to 31, 2024.

The northern portion of DeKalb County reported more significant damage from Monday’s storms than other areas, authorities said. Wind damaged utility poles, and downed trees and wires. Hundreds remain without power, ComEd reports.

Overturned trailers in Cortland, power outages that briefly shut down air conditioning at DeKalb County Jail in Sycamore, a car in a flooded ditch in Genoa and downed power lines in DeKalb were all caused by severe weather Sunday night, authorities said. More on the way:

More severe thunderstorms hit DeKalb County Monday night adding to the wind damage and flooding caused by Sunday night's weather.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from May 6 to May 10, 2024.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Jim Burgh said the man allegedly crashed a 2017 Kia near the area of Genoa and Pierce roads Sunday, and attempted to flee the scene by knocking on a nearby resident’s door asking to use a phone.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 29 to May 5, 2024.

A Huntley teenager was among six others hospitalized during two separate car crashes at the same intersection of Melms Road and Illinois Route 23 in northern Genoa less than 24 apart, authorities said Friday.

The Genoa-Kingston girls basketball team, under new head coach Doug Brewington, held a summer practice Wednesday at the school.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 15 to April 21, 2024.

In 1996, Beth Fowler purchased a large facility at 303 W. Main St. in Genoa. By the late 2000s, she had about 60 students in each class and counting, so she purchased the St. Charles facility at 3720 Illinois Ave.

Rylie Stoffregen and Reagan Tomlinson, both of Genoa, were named the recipients of Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists 2024 Health and Wellness Scholarship.

A North Aurora man was sentenced to 6 years in prison this week after he pleaded guilty to a 2021 attack on a boy with autism during a school bus ride from Camelot Center for Autism in Genoa, according to DeKalb County court records.

Genoa Days kicked off Wednesday night with it’s usual pageantry and fanfare, and as the sun set on the first day of the yearly festival two Genoa teenagers were named king and queen.

As summer approaches, so do seasonal events, festivals and more in DeKalb County. Here’s your guide to what’s going on in communities around you: