The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 35th annual DeKalb Athena and Women of Accomplishment Awards through July 25.

Sandwich Opera House in downtown Sandwich is in need of roof gutter work.

Days after the DeKalb Barb Boosters announced its dissolution this week, District 428’s athletic director is hoping to drum up community support to keep fundraising efforts going.

The Indian Valley Theatre will host auditions this month for residents ages 13 and older for its upcoming “Tillie the Teller” and “Ghosts and Gold” and other performances at the Sandwich Fair.

DeKalb County has several festivals in July and around the Fourth of July holiday to view fireworks and enjoy other family-friendly activities.

The University of Illinois Extension DeKalb County Master Gardeners will host its 16th annual Garden Walk July 12 in DeKalb, Genoa and Sycamore.

A Sycamore man was charged Wednesday after police alleged he attempted to strangle a woman with a fan cord and threatened to kill her, according to DeKalb County court records.

State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, said this week he’ll seek a fifth term in the 35th District, and if reelected would fight against Democrat-led immigration policies including sanctuary cities and laws that prevent police from assisting federal immigration agents.

Sycamore middle and high schools are getting new security cameras in time for the fall, district superintendent Steve Wilder recently said. The replacement is part of the district's desire to keep an up-to-date safety, security and crisis plan in place.