Sycamore is in its first sectional since 2015. Kaneland is in its sixth in the last seven postseasons. And defending 2A state champion Genoa-Kingston faces defending runner-up IC Catholic in a sectional semifinal. We break down what you need to know for all three teams.

DeKalb County Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a recent burglary reported in rural Malta, where police said more than $50,000 worth of heavy machinery tool equipment was stolen.

A retired Sycamore cop saved a young girl’s life during Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Wednesday. "It happened really, really, fast," said Cary Singer. "I just happened to be at the right place at the right time with the right training."

Even though the $8.3 million sale of the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center is off, some employees at the facility will get to cash in on a retention programed spurred by the sale process.

The DeKalb Public Library will host two Halloween parades for children on Halloween

The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will host several events and workshops in November including honoring four area students: Taylor Wesley and Katelyn Horn of Sycamore High School and Naomy Ortiz and Claire Lancaste of DeKalb High School.

The event features a story and characters trivia game, a story and film adaptations discussion, a craft paper model and the author’s biographical information.

Opinion | Join us for a family-friendly hike Nov. 18 and fundraise with Adventure Works of DeKalb County. The nonprofit promotes adventure therapy to help address mental health in area youth, writes Michele Vaughn, executive director/president of Kishwaukee United Way.

A DeKalb man was charged Thursday after police said he allegedly held a man at gunpoint earlier this month and demanded the man’s property and money, threatening to shoot and kill the man if he didn’t comply, according to court records.