DeKalb senior Owen Sisson, a 6-1.5, 270-pound lineman bound for Minnesota State, faces a daunting season ahead, balancing dual roles while tackling formidable competition. With aspirations to revive the Barbs' playoff hopes, his tenacity and explosiveness become key.

The excavation of the new Hopkins Pool support building in DeKalb has been delayed, but officials said that won’t deter plans for reopening in time for summer 2026.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold three performances of Robin’s Dog Stars for families with children featuring border collie Aria and black labrador Gracie.

Teens ages 12 to 18 are invited to put their heads together to solve an Escape Room at the DeKalb Public Library.

Vocalist Daerielle Balika will join the DeKalb Municipal Band, conducted by Kirk Lundbeck, for a special themed concert, “Broadway and the Silver Screen,” on Tuesday.

Longtime club coach Dan Carl, former Sycamore coach Dave Lichamer first two inductees into DeKalb County Soccer Hall of Fame.

Four Genoa residents were hospitalized recently after an ATV rollover crash involving seven total people on a trail at Apple Canyon Lake, according to the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sycamore City Council is expected to vote Monday whether to impose a local 1% grocery tax when the statewide tax sunsets at the end of 2025, documents show.

Open to all high school students in DeKalb County, YEP mentors students into lifelong philanthropy and aims to improve the quality of life for youth in the area. Membership applications are available through Sept. 1.