A La Salle Republican running for statehouse pledged Tuesday to try and overturn the SAFE-T Act and denounced three measures that would, if enacted, cut down on the time inmates would serve in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Her political opponent responds.

A manufacturer has proposed building a new 1.3 million-square-foot warehouse facility on 147 acres of land owned by 3M on DeKalb’s south side, city documents show. Preliminary plans head to the city Monday for a first look.

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A house made its way through Sycamore and DeKalb Tuesday as it was moved from the DeKalb County History Center property in Sycamore to Pleasant Street in DeKalb. The house was moved by Devooght House Movers and Habitat For Humanity for Heaven Allen and her son who will be living in the home when it is completed.

October is National Seafood Month. Here's a list of award-winning seafood restaurants as voted by Shaw Local News Network's audience. See the winners from Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties for 2024.

Update: Two people suffered injuries in a shooting Sunday in a parking lot on Northern Illinois University campus, police said. The victims were not students, confirmed a university spokesperson in a statement to Shaw Local News Network.

The Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra will perform an after-hours concert at the DeKalb Public Library on Oct. 26.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of a new apparel shop at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center and unveiled a new logo.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed A Place Within: For Counseling and Sand/Play Therapy to DeKalb.

Magician Walter King Jr., aka “The Spellbinder,” will perform at the DeKalb Public Library on Oct. 26.