The Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project, a local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Sycamore Education Foundation were among the nonprofits Daily Chronicle readers said they plan to support.

Here are official results for the 2024 November election for the DeKalb County circuit clerk, coroner, state's attorney, as well as DeKalb County Board, local legislative races and referendums.

Sycamore taxpayers can expect to pay more – some potentially hundreds more, depending on the value of their home – to the school district on their 2024 property tax bills after the Sycamore School District 427 Board approved a $45 million levy this week.

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Several DeKalb County officials were sworn into office Monday including Coroner Linda Besler, Circuit Clerk Lori Grubbs and States Attorney Riley Oncken during a ceremony at the courthouse in Sycamore.

As industries have started to crop up on the city of DeKalb’s south side, so, too, have local planning efforts to accommodate future water infrastructure demands.

At the Hopkins Community Center in DeKalb this week, the Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association invited area veterans to take part in a new program meant to promote learning and foster a sense of community and belonging.

The DeKalb School District 428 school board is weighing its 2024 property tax levy options this month ahead of a final vote expected in December. The board so far has expressed support for a levy that could save the average DeKalb homeowner about $40 compared to their 2023 bill.

With the candidate petition filing period for the April 2025 consolidated election officially closed, Sycamore voters can expect to see familiar and new names on the ballot for Sycamore School District 427 school board.

Here’s what the Sycamore library portion could look like on your 2024 property tax bill