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January 29, 2023
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Photos: DeKalb, Sycamore boys basketball teams meet in finale of First National Challenge
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Photos: DeKalb, Sycamore boys basketball teams meet in finale of First National Challenge

The DeKalb and Sycamore boys basketball teams got together Friday for the annual First National Challenge game in the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University.

By Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com●
January 27, 2023 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: Sycamore, DeKalb girls kickoff night with their game in First National Challenge
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Photos: Sycamore, DeKalb girls kickoff night with their game in First National Challenge

The DeKalb and Sycamore girls basketball teams renewed their rivalry during this years edition of the First National Challenge at the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University.

By Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com●
January 27, 2023 at 12:00 am CST

Student discipline data offers early insight into new code of conduct rollout in DeKalb schools

Student discipline data offers early insight into new code of conduct rollout in DeKalb schools

The impact of having a new code of conduct in place for the start of the 2022-23 school year may have prompted students in DeKalb schools to see fewer out-of-school suspensions but more in-school suspensions, District 428 data shows.

By Megann Horstead●
January 24, 2023 at 5:30 am CST

NIU microelectronic lab awarded $1.5M in federal funding; Congresswoman Lauren Underwood tours space

NIU microelectronic lab awarded $1.5M in federal funding; Congresswoman Lauren Underwood tours space

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood on Friday toured Northern Illinois University’s Microelectronic Research and Development Lab, which is the recipient of a $1.5 million grant meant to modernize the space.

By Camden Lazenby●
January 21, 2023 at 5:30 am CST

DeKalb District 428 band teacher questions proposal to expand Huntley Middle School lunchroom into band space

DeKalb District 428 band teacher questions proposal to expand Huntley Middle School lunchroom into band space

The proposal is an extension of one of several 2023 summer build outs planned as DeKalb District 428 leaders identify needs to create more space for students and staff in five of the district’s school buildings, district documents show.

By Megann Horstead●
January 20, 2023 at 12:00 pm CST

Brief soft lockdown at Sycamore High School for isolated incident involving one student

Brief soft lockdown at Sycamore High School for isolated incident involving one student

Sycamore High School went into a brief soft lockdown Wednesday for what district officials said was an isolated incident involving one student that required response from a school resource officer. No injuries were reported.

By Camden Lazenby●
January 18, 2023 at 4:41 pm CST

New West Elementary School principal presents goals to Sycamore school board

New West Elementary School principal presents goals to Sycamore school board

West Elementary School’s new principal presented goals and changes she’s made to the school since her arrival in a presentation made to the Sycamore District 427 school board recently.

By Camden Lazenby●
January 17, 2023 at 12:00 pm CST

Sycamore parents react to proposed Sycamore District 427 elementary school boundary changes

Sycamore parents react to proposed Sycamore District 427 elementary school boundary changes

Parents of North Grove Elementary students reacted this week to a Sycamore Community School District 427 proposal that could change which elementary school their children go to as early as this fall.

By Camden Lazenby●
January 13, 2023 at 5:30 am CST

Former DeKalb District 428 school board member seeking new term knocked from April election ballot

Former DeKalb District 428 school board member seeking new term knocked from April election ballot

Former DeKalb District 428 school board member Howard Solomon was knocked from the April 4 ballot this week after a ruling by the DeKalb County Electoral Board. Solomon said he plans to still run as a write-in candidate.

By Megann Horstead●
January 11, 2023 at 8:00 pm CST

New West Elementary School principal presents goals to Sycamore school board

New West Elementary School principal presents goals to Sycamore school board

West Elementary School’s new principal presented goals and changes she’s made to the school since her arrival in a presentation made to the Sycamore District 427 school board recently.

By Camden Lazenby●
January 17, 2023 at 12:00 pm CST
Sycamore parents react to proposed Sycamore District 427 elementary school boundary changes

Sycamore parents react to proposed Sycamore District 427 elementary school boundary changes

Parents of North Grove Elementary students reacted this week to a Sycamore Community School District 427 proposal that could change which elementary school their children go to as early as this fall.

By Camden Lazenby●
January 13, 2023 at 5:30 am CST
Former DeKalb District 428 school board member seeking new term knocked from April election ballot

Former DeKalb District 428 school board member seeking new term knocked from April election ballot

Former DeKalb District 428 school board member Howard Solomon was knocked from the April 4 ballot this week after a ruling by the DeKalb County Electoral Board. Solomon said he plans to still run as a write-in candidate.

By Megann Horstead●
January 11, 2023 at 8:00 pm CST

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