DeKalb County has warming centers throughout DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa free to use and open to help all in the area looking to get out of the bitter cold this winter.

Newspaper stories from this day in history – January 10, 2024

While Wednesday morning brought a reprieve from snow that fell across much of northern Illinois Tuesday, the week’s winter weather isn’t over yet, as another light round is expected tonight in some areas followed by a heavier storm possible Friday.

The Village of Maple Park was awarded a Community Economic Development Implementation Grant of $20,000 from the DeKalb County Community Foundation for new playground for the Maple Park community, according to a news release.

The American Red Cross will partner with the National Football League to host a blood drive in Sycamore on Jan. 20 to help alleviate the current emergency blood shortage.

The Stage Coach Players will open its next production, the Black Box play “Unintended Consequences,” on Jan. 19 in DeKalb.

Attendees can 3D print necklace pendants and nameplates. Beginners will be welcomed.

The event is limited to 30 children. Registration is required to attend.

A heavy, wet snow is expected to begin falling Monday night for most of northern Illinois and last all day Tuesday, bringing with it almost a foot of snow in some areas and chances of freezing rain further south, forecasts show.