Adults can learn about comedian and entertainer Jack Benny during at “Hometowns to Hollywood” tribute program at the DeKalb Public Library.

Adults interested in learning about how to care for houseplants can attend a workshop at the DeKalb Public Library.

The city of DeKalb could budget $3 million toward its 2026 street maintenance program aimed at removing and replacing asphalt pavement on streets and alleys.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from February 23

Adults can participate in a 10th-level Dungeons and Dragons adventure at the DeKalb Public Library.

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Feb. 15-21. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

The DeKalb County Board on Wednesday hired a new county administrator, the conclusion of a 19-month search after predecessor Brian Gregory left and a new hire walked away before starting the role.

Participants took the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at Huskie Stadium at NIU in DeKalb to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois

The city of DeKalb this week announced springtime road rules will soon take effect that limit what roads heavy vehicles can drive on.

The Kishwaukee Concert Band will perform the third concert of its 24th concert season in memory of Nancy Apperson.

The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s next Soup-er Sunday program will feature a “Growing Pawpaws, Growing Community” presentation by pawpaw expert and Paw Paw, Illinois Pawpaw Festival founder Austin Cliffe.

Adults can learn about artificial intelligence during a program at the DeKalb Public Library.

Panduit Corp., a leading manufacturer of network infrastructure and industrial electrical wiring solutions, is laying off 178 employees from its DeKalb warehouse facility by the end of March, according to a WARN report.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a sound healing session for residents ages 12 and older to quiet their minds and ease their nervous systems.

Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network the week of Feb. 13-19, 2026.

Motorists should note that, again this week, the Interstate 88 ramp to the DeKalb Oasis will close temporarily at midnight Thursday and reopen by 4 a.m. Friday.

Demolition crews began the teardown at Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore Thursday after a fire on Jan. 31 destroyed the building. The restaurant plans to reopen soon at 265 W. Peace Road while they rebuild at the original location.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold two sessions for community members to contribute to the library’s strategic planning process for the next several years.

Get ready to revisit some peak 2000s-era boy bands and pop music this summer at DeKalb Corn Fest. Here's this year's lineup:

On the second day of testimony Thursday, Hamza Khatatbeh, now 17, formerly of Sycamore, testified in his defense during Day 2 of his murder trial as he stands accused in the 2023 stabbing death of Kaleb McCall, 17.

Brian Bemis Toyota of DeKalb recently held its third annual High School Art Competition between DeKalb, Sycamore, and Somonauk high schools.

Update: A railroad crossing near downtown DeKalb has reopened, after a brief malfunction Wednesday that impacted motorists, police said.

A DeKalb woman was arrested and charged Tuesday after leading police on a high-speed chase through DeKalb County, running into traffic and driving on the wrong side of the road, nearly causing multiple crashes, authorities said

This Paczki Day, a local bakery is promising to cure your fix for the popular Polish doughnuts traditionally filled with fruit preserves and topped with powdered sugar or glaze. Lala's Bagels in DeKalb expects to sell around 3,000 doughnuts this year to mark the start of Lent.

The event will feature more than 40 beers to sample, as well as whiskey and bourbon tastings.

The Ellwood House Museum will partner with the DeKalb County History Center to hold the next part of its “Dessert and Dialogue” discussion series.

Teens and adults can learn about the work of poet Gwendolyn Brooks during an event at the DeKalb Public Library.

The city of DeKalb has enlisted Matt Anderson as its new water resources director. Anderson previously held a similar city role in neighboring Sycamore.

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Feb. 8-14. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Little Lambs Preschool of Immanuel Lutheran Church recently celebrated National Lutheran Schools Week with more than students and educators at 2,594 Lutheran schools nationally.

Adults and teenagers can learn how to include CSS layouts to websites during a class at the DeKalb Public Library.

Adults can learn about the connection between personal relationships and tarot during a program at the DeKalb Public Library.

Northern Illinois University students protested against ICE Friday in front of the DeKalb Police Department on Lincoln Highway.

Check out some of the top pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network this week: Feb. 7-13, 2026.

The Plainfield East girls basketball team traveled to DeKalb Thursday night to take on the Barbs.

A therapeutic day school is expected to relocate from Belvidere to DeKalb to offer special education for up to 100 students.

The Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb has some hot shows coming up Feb. 13 & 14.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation will hold an Economic Outlook Luncheon for DeKalb County investors, community leaders, nonprofits, community organizations and institutions, and businesses to learn about economic trends and how they affect the area.

Families with children ages 6 and under are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a dayglow dance party at the DeKalb Public Library.

Pizza Villa in DeKalb celebrates 70 years in 2026. “It's quite amazing in this environment that we’re in today,” owner John Finn said. “We bought it in 1968 from the original owners and owned it ever since.”

DeKalb High School students marched from the high school to Hopkins Park on Tuesday, part of a planned walkout to protest immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. "I just wanted to express my opinion," junior Dysenia Lopez said.

Some DeKalb High School students walked out of school Tuesday morning and made their way to Hopkins Park along Sycamore Road to protest ICE involved violence and arrests.

Immigration changes introduced last year by the Trump administration are anticipated to cause some issues for visiting international teachers and the northern Illinois schools that rely on them

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Feb. 1-7. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

The city of DeKalb’s Citizens’ Environmental Commission is accepting nominations for its annual DeKalb STARR Award.

DeKalb School District 428 is reviewing options to reduce middle school class sizes.

Ernie Marcelain on fixing school funding: I feel individual property taxes that the counties impose are way out of control. We need to revise the PTELL to make property taxes fairer to homeowners. Read Marcelain's full election questionnaire here

Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal DeKalb fire on Wednesday as Roger O’Brien

Kishwaukee College recently named its graduates for the fall 2025 semester.

DeKalb Mechanical, a local commercial HVAC mechanical contractor, was named the DeKalb Chamber’s 2025 Business of the Year.