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July 10, 2025
Shaw Local

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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

Photos: DeKalb mom raising daughter with medical needs fears consequences of Medicaid cuts
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Photos: DeKalb mom raising daughter with medical needs fears consequences of Medicaid cuts

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.

By Mark Busch ●
July 09, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

DeKalb, Sycamore school districts consider collab for pre-K

DeKalb, Sycamore school districts consider collab for pre-K

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.

By Megann Horstead●
July 07, 2025 at 11:41 am CDT

GOP State Rep. Jeff Keicher to seek reelection in 2026

GOP State Rep. Jeff Keicher to seek reelection in 2026

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.

By Kelsey Rettke●
July 05, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Photos: No Kings Independence Day Protest held in Sycamore
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Photos: No Kings Independence Day Protest held in Sycamore

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.

By Mark Busch ●
July 04, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Historic Sandwich Opera House needs roof gutters repaired

Historic Sandwich Opera House needs roof gutters repaired

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

By Eric Schelkopf●
July 03, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

DeKalb 428 athletic director wants to keep Booster Club going

DeKalb 428 athletic director wants to keep Booster Club going

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.

By Megann Horstead●
July 03, 2025 at 5:53 pm CDT

Hundreds of security cameras to be replaced at Sycamore high, middle schools

Hundreds of security cameras to be replaced at Sycamore high, middle schools

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.

By Camden Lazenby●
July 02, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Sycamore school district hires architect to assess new admin building

Sycamore school district hires architect to assess new admin building

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.

By Camden Lazenby●
July 02, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

DeKalb 428 athletic director wants to keep Booster Club going

DeKalb 428 athletic director wants to keep Booster Club going

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.

By Megann Horstead●
July 03, 2025 at 5:53 pm CDT
Hundreds of security cameras to be replaced at Sycamore high, middle schools

Hundreds of security cameras to be replaced at Sycamore high, middle schools

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.

By Camden Lazenby●
July 02, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT
Sycamore school district hires architect to assess new admin building

Sycamore school district hires architect to assess new admin building

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.

By Camden Lazenby●
July 02, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

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