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July 10, 2025
Shaw Local

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DeKalb District 428 to close on new elementary school building ahead of schedule

DeKalb District 428 to close on new elementary school building ahead of schedule

DeKalb District 428 could close early and under budget on a purchase agreement to secure the ownership to Mitchell Elementary School just in time for the start of classes this fall. The building used to house NIU's School of Nursing.

By Megann Horstead●
July 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Heartland Bank new location could be coming to DeKalb

Heartland Bank new location could be coming to DeKalb

Plans for Heartland Bank to build a new drive-thru facility along Grove Street received preliminary support from DeKalb city leaders this week.

By Megann Horstead●
July 10, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

DeKalb 100-year-old’s secret to long life? ‘Just be yourself,’ she says

DeKalb 100-year-old’s secret to long life? ‘Just be yourself,’ she says

Claire Hubele, whose loved ones call her “Claire Bear,” turned 100 on Wednesday, surrounded by a community that’s grown into family at Heritage Woods in DeKalb. Her secret to a long life? "Just be yourself," she said.

By Camden Lazenby●
July 09, 2025 at 5:47 pm CDT

Photos: DeKalb resident celebrates turning 100
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Photos: DeKalb resident celebrates turning 100

Claire Hubele turned 100 on Wednesday, and celebrated with her friends during a party at her home in Heritage Woods of DeKalb.

By Mark Busch ●
July 09, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Cannabis tasting room OK’d under updates to DeKalb city code

Cannabis tasting room OK’d under updates to DeKalb city code

A DeKalb cannabis dispensary has been given the green light this week to move forward with plans to open a tasting room. “We also want to use it as a means to bring the community together as well to use it as an education for cannabis," owner Maria Davis said.

By Megann Horstead●
July 09, 2025 at 11:44 am CDT

Public aid needed to help house those impacted by apartment fires in DeKalb, Sycamore

Public aid needed to help house those impacted by apartment fires in DeKalb, Sycamore

Family Service Agency of DeKalb County is asking for the public’s help to keep providing temporary housing and assistance to residents impacted by recent apartment fires in DeKalb and Sycamore.

By Kelsey Rettke●
July 09, 2025 at 9:37 am CDT

Hinckley motorcyclist in fatal Sugar Grove crash identified

Hinckley motorcyclist in fatal Sugar Grove crash identified

The man who died after a motorcycle crash in Sugar Grove July 6 has been identified as Anthony Thomas, 26, of Hinckley.

By Brenda Schory●
July 09, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Inside DeKalb mom’s fight to keep Medicaid for her baby: ‘It’s a horrendous situation’

Inside DeKalb mom’s fight to keep Medicaid for her baby: ‘It’s a horrendous situation’

DeKalb mom Kassandra Santos wants lawmakers and others to know that her 1-year-old daughter, Marely's life depends on 24/7 in-home health care funded mostly through Medicaid. But as Medicaid cuts loom under President Trump's new budget bill, what about Marely's longterm care?

By Megann Horstead and Camden Lazenby●
July 09, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

DeKalb man arrested after police find bloodied woman inside locked hotel room

DeKalb man arrested after police find bloodied woman inside locked hotel room

A DeKalb man was arrested Sunday after police say he battered a woman, who they found with a bloodied face inside a locked hotel room, according to records filed in court.

By Camden Lazenby●
July 08, 2025 at 7:21 pm CDT

Hinckley motorcyclist in fatal Sugar Grove crash identified

Hinckley motorcyclist in fatal Sugar Grove crash identified

The man who died after a motorcycle crash in Sugar Grove July 6 has been identified as Anthony Thomas, 26, of Hinckley.

By Brenda Schory●
July 09, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Inside DeKalb mom’s fight to keep Medicaid for her baby: ‘It’s a horrendous situation’

Inside DeKalb mom’s fight to keep Medicaid for her baby: ‘It’s a horrendous situation’

DeKalb mom Kassandra Santos wants lawmakers and others to know that her 1-year-old daughter, Marely's life depends on 24/7 in-home health care funded mostly through Medicaid. But as Medicaid cuts loom under President Trump's new budget bill, what about Marely's longterm care?

By Megann Horstead and Camden Lazenby●
July 09, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
DeKalb man arrested after police find bloodied woman inside locked hotel room

DeKalb man arrested after police find bloodied woman inside locked hotel room

A DeKalb man was arrested Sunday after police say he battered a woman, who they found with a bloodied face inside a locked hotel room, according to records filed in court.

By Camden Lazenby●
July 08, 2025 at 7:21 pm CDT

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Stage Coach Players to present whimsical comedy ‘Shakespeare in Hollywood’ starting July 17

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Big O’s Barbecue opens new spot in DeKalb for rib tips, links and chicken

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Heartland Bank new location could be coming to DeKalb

Heartland Bank new location could be coming to DeKalb


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