DeKalb School District 428 Superintendent Minerva Garcia-Sanchez announced Tuesday that she does not intend to seek renewal of her contract when it expires in June 2026.

Wessels' Family Farm owners Rob Wessels and his son Brandon get their sweet corn ready Tuesday for this weekend’s DeKalb Corn Fest.

Family Service Agency of DeKalb County recently received $22,000 from Golf Fore the Cure.

Equine Dreams recently was awarded a $23,619 grant from the Northwestern Medicine community benefit grant program to support the construction of an accessible tack room.

It’s that time of year again, when downtown DeKalb streets close to make way for carnival rides, funnel cakes, free live music and a lot of corn. Road closures for Corn Fest start this week. Here's what to know

Community members ages three and older can celebrate the end of summer during an “Ice Ice Science … at the Library” program at the Sycamore Public Library.

Join the DeKalb Public Library for a free workshop on exploring genealogy using online tools and GPS technology.

A bank was awarded $83,000 in assistance this week from the city of DeKalb to help offset some costs for opening a new location downtown.

The construction of a new $1.8 million roundabout at the intersection of Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road in DeKalb is on pace for completion, just in time for the start of classes at Northern Illinois University, officials said this week.

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The Northern Illinois University Annuitants Association is accepting reservations for its upcoming trip to Branson, Missouri, scheduled for Nov. 10-14.

The DeKalb Area Women’s Center will host “Strange Looking Creature,” a photographic art collection by Bernadette Curl-Woodruff, through August.

Coach’s Grill and Smoke House, a new barbecue restaurant by Lesroy Tittle, is expected to open in DeKalb by March 2026.

About 25 DeKalb residents turned out this week to continue the discussion on potential plans for improving Prairie Park.

Adults and teenagers can learn how to search the Prairie Cat catalog during a workshop at the DeKalb Public Library.

At Heritage Woods of DeKalb, an assisted-living facility where many residents rely on Medicaid to help cover their costs, the looming changes to federal Medicaid policy are prompting concern — and in some cases, confusion — about what comes next.

A Mount Morris man with prior assault convictions has been accused of home invasion and aggravated battery, according to court records, after allegedly cutting through a window screen and beating a woman.

The Sycamore Public Library will host “The Wonder of Birds” interactive program for residents to learn about birds.

Video: Timothy Doll, who was sentenced Thursday to 52 years in prison for the 2023 murder of 15-year-old Gracie Sasso-Cleveland, spoke at his hearing: “A lot of you see me as a monster, and I deserve it," he said.

Children ages four to seven can participate in activities and stories to become thoughtful community members during a program at the DeKalb Public Library.

A DeKalb man who pleaded guilty to murdering high school freshman Gracie Sasso-Cleveland was sentenced Thursday to 52 years in prison. “You treated her no better than you would an ordinary sack of trash,” Judge Philip Montgomery told Timothy M. Doll.

Timothy M. Doll, who in February pleaded guilty to murdering DeKalb High School freshman Gracie Sasso-Cleveland in 2023, was sentenced Thursday by Circuit Court Judge Philip Montgomery to 52 years in prison.

The band 7th Heaven will perform Friday, Aug. 22, while Taylorville, a Taylor Swift tribute band, will perform Sunday, Aug. 24.

A new Amoco gas station and convenience store is one step closer to coming to DeKalb’s Fourth Street corridor.

Update: DeKalb police responded to a shooting midday Wednesday at North 10th Street and East Lincoln Highway, police Chief David Byrd said.

Northern Illinois University held their fall sports media day Wednesday where coaches from all fall sports talked about their teams and goals for the upcoming season.

The Mexican food establishment Burritoville became the latest this week to be granted public funds from the city of DeKalb.

DeKalb students started the new school year Wednesday as they returned to classes after summer break.

Mosquitoes collected in Genoa city limits have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the DeKalb County Health Department.

As community colleges take on an evolving role in recent years, Shaw Local News Network is providing details on the compensation of presidents who lead 10 of these publicly funded schools in northern Illinois.

Vocalist Maureen Christine will perform with the DeKalb Municipal Band for the final concert of its 171st season.

Whether you’re a long-time player, a beginner, or just “uke-curious,” everyone is invited to experience Uke Day DeKalb 2025 on Aug. 17.

Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana was set to open a second location in Dekalb, but is instead moving to Dekalb and closing its Ottawa location, 215 W. Jefferson St.

Adults and seniors can learn about healthy aging topics from Home Instead during a program at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold a program for community members to learn about the history of the circus.

The boutique, Seance at Tiffany’s, is on the move, headed for a new location in downtown DeKalb just in time for Corn Fest, its owners announced.

Jubilee Art Gallery owner Christy Andrews recently announced on social media that the future of the DeKalb establishment was at risk due to lowered customer interaction and sales. But since her post, she said things are looking up. "I want to thank the community," she said.

Kishwaukee College this week will host Discover Kish, an event for new students and their families to explore and learn about the college.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a program for seniors to learn about long-term care planning.

Vocalist Zachary Harris will perform with the DeKalb Municipal Band at the next concert Tuesday in its 170th concert season.

The DeKalb Public Library will host two grief support group sessions for adults experiencing grief and loss.

New school year, new building – no problem for Mitchell Elementary School principal Maurice McDavid. "We definitely feel prepared," he said Friday during a packed ribbon-cutting. The school's namesake also was honored.

First Baptist Church of DeKalb will offer a new worship service hour for Sunday evenings.

Happy Wok in DeKalb prepares for retirement and new management next week.

Culinary enthusiasts, home cooks and professional chefs put their creations up to the taste test Saturday for CASA DeKalb County's 21st annual Men Who Cook fundraiser in DeKalb.

The Illinois State Police say funds will go to 21 departments to help with enforcement details to remove guns from those "who pose a danger to the public or themselves."

Some DeKalb School District 428 officials this week waded into an ongoing debate related to a not-yet-finalized roundabout plan that city officials are still considering.

For the third year in a row, widower Roger Finnan, of DeKalb, raised thousands of dollars for a local cancer center to honor his late wife, Shannon.

Dozens of people including city officials, DeKalb School District 428 staff and family members from the school's namesake, Leroy Mitchell, gathered Friday to celebrate the opening of Dr. Leroy A. Mitchell Elementary School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the building.

Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025.