Daily Chronicle

Thirty-four students were recognized for their successful completion of Kishwaukee College's Registered Nursing program during a special pinning ceremony before friends and family recently. “The most important thing I have learned is to be patient-centered," said Lilian Ndicu.

Northern Illinois held off a late fourth quarter push from Eastern Michigan at the EMU Convocation Center in Ypsilanti on Saturday, picking up an 85-76 win on the road.

Indian Creek bested Hinckley-Big Rock 48-39 in the consolation finals of the Little Ten Conference Tournament in Serena on Friday.

Offense was the name of the game for DeKalb, who led Metea Valley from start to finish of a 65-51 win at home in DeKalb on Thursday. Plus results from wrestling, swimming and more.

Those in need of a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, or a vaccine for their child as young as 5, will have another chance to receive one during a free clinic scheduled by health officials Friday, Feb. 18 at Sandwich High School.

A local women’s charity group, 100+ Women Who Care, recently awarded $13,200 to Adventure Works of DeKalb County as part of the group’s regularly acts of giving. Adventure Works is nonprofit which offers outdoor behavioral healthcare program for youth.

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Jacob Harrison hit a 3-pointer to give Kaneland a one-point win at Rochelle. Also, Sycamore picked up a road win at Sandwich and the NIU women fell on the road.

Northern Illinois flagged down the stretch at home in the Convocation Center, suffering a 92-83 loss to Bowling Green. Plus results from girls and boys basketball, wrestling and swimming.

Sycamore kept up the pressure throughout their home victory over Byron on Monday, turning in an excellent second half to secure a 41-34 win in Sycamore. Plus more results from basketball, bowling and wrestling.

Keshawn Williams put up 18 points for Northern Illinois University in its 77-70 win over Eastern Michigan at home in DeKalb on Saturday. Plus more results from basketball, bowling and wrestling.

Hinckley-Big Rock had four players reach double-digit scoring in a 61-50 victory on the road in Earlville on Friday.

Sean Reynolds led the way to a breezy win for DeKalb on Thursday as the Barbs bowled over Marian Central 67-28 on the road in Woodstock. Plus more results from boys and girls basketball.

Behind a 568 series from Kayden Royalty, the DeKalb girls bowling team beat Harvard. Jacob Lindgren had a huge series for the DeKalb boys in their win as well.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Jan. 14