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.

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Kassandra Santos, of DeKalb, mother of 1-year-old Marely Chavarria Santos, worries about what the future holds in light of recent legislation that calls for cuts in Medicaid. Marley, who had a heart transplant and suffers from other health issues, requires round-the-clock care much of which is covered by Medicaid.

Officials with DeKalb schools recently said they’ve been engaged with Sycamore district leaders over a possible agreement that could help both districts utilize new space to benefit pre-kindergarten students.

Republican State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, recently announced he’ll seek reelection to the Illinois 70th House District in 2026, vowing to work across the aisle for decreased taxes, job growth, women’s health and more.

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Protesters gathered at the corner of Main and State Streets in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore Saturday for a "No Kings" rally to voice their displeasure with President Donald Trump.

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.

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.

The architecture firm behind the new Sycamore Fire Station has been contracted to assess a former Nicor building Sycamore School District 427 bought in 2024 to house district administration offices. The building sustained storm damage earlier this spring.