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Shaw Local photographers across northern Illinois captured some amazing moments this year, including the excitement and drama of high school sports, the hometown pride of a summer festival, and the reality of the news events that shaped our communities. Together, these images preserve not just what happened in 2025, but how it felt to live in the towns and neighborhoods we call home.
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Trees were lit, parades were held and snow even made a major appearance in early December. Though this Christmas may not be white, festivities throughout DeKalb County spread holiday cheer in communities near and far. Take a look back at some highlights:
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The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 22-16 in an important NFC North battle Saturday night at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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The Genoa-Kingston girls basketball team traveled to Rochelle Monday night for a nonconference matchup.
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The Chicago Bears beat the Cleveland Browns Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago where wind chills dipped well below zero.
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Genoa-Kingston defeated Warren 59-42 Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 at the 64th Annual Forreston Holiday Basketball Tournament held at Forreston High School.
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The Indian Creek boys basketball team took on Marquette Tuesday night in Shabbona.
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The Genoa-Kingston girls basketball team traveled to Shabbona Monday night to take on Indian Creek.
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The Rochelle boys basketball team hosted Sycamore Friday night in an Interstate 8 conference matchup.
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