A new Hinckley community service fund has been set up to honor the legacy of the late Michael Constant and support local efforts to strengthen the town.

An almost 2,000-acre solar project in central DeKalb County was given the go-ahead after a split DeKalb County Board vote this week, despite the wishes of some of those who voted for it.

Former longtime DeKalb County employee Gary Hanson, who worked for decades in various roles, including as the county’s top finance staffer and top executive, has been accused of destroying public records and other misconduct, a 15-count felony indictment filed Friday shows

The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library will hold an autographed first edition and fine-condition books silent auction for residents to support the library’s materials, programs and books on Sunday.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with the DeKalb Park District to hold a Stone Soup Shakespeare performance of “Love’s Labour’s Lost." on Sunday.

A Pappas Development-backed luxury apartment rental project in northern Sycamore is a go after a City Council vote this week. John Pappas, one of two developers backing the project, said recent comments from residents about Section 8 housing were untrue and "racist."

The DeKalb Township will partner with the DeKalb Township Road District to host a drive-thru tire-recycling event on Saturday for township residents to dispose of old, unwanted tires.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold a classical concert featuring guitarist David Rogers on Friday.

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Sycamore recently installed a plaque honoring former school employee Bess Andersen.

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Sycamore recently announced its student council officers for the 2025-26 school year.

STEM Fest is set for Saturday on the NIU campus, and Wine on the Terrace is Saturday evening at the Ellwood House Museum.

Northern Illinois University will host its 16th annual STEM Fest featuring past, present, and future technology on Sept. 20 in DeKalb.

Kaizen Vintage, a vintage clothing store in the Junction Shopping Center in DeKalb, has come under new ownership and a new name.

Residents at the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center in DeKalb got to meet some friendly animals as Kate's Kritters Mobile Petting Zoo stopped by the facility Thursday for a visit.

There’s a new paper-focused business with a penchant for dark romance that is coming to Sycamore.

DeKalb residents plugged into their creative outlets recently to help add a little flair to town: Murals now adorn some utility boxes, part of the city’s ongoing community enhancement mission.

Northern Illinois University union members working on an expired contract picketed outside of President Lisa Freeman's office Tuesday, demanding higher pay. An NIU spokesperson said the union has rejected multiple offers, but some members said the offers don't match inflation.

A DeKalb man faces nearly a dozen felony charges after police allege he uploaded multiple videos and a photo depicting child sexual abuse to the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, court records show

Located next to Eyemart Express and T-Mobile in the Oakland Place Shopping Center, Future Fades Academy opens at new spot in DeKalb, offers hands-on training.

The Stage Coach Players will open its next production, the musical “Next to Normal,” on Sept. 11. The musical is scheduled to run for two weeks. “Next to Normal” tells the story of the effect of a mother’s bipolar disorder on her family.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood said ICE did not provide any public safety or other data to “justify increased operations” in Illinois or any metrics the agency “plans to use to determine when the surge will end.”

The fundraiser features wine and craft beer tastings, food, and live music.

A DeKalb man was charged Monday after police alleged he got into an argument with a woman over her pet cat, attacked her and struck and threatened to kill the cat, according to court records

From the grand staircase of Altgeld Hall, while a campus tour group passed by below, union workers protesting for higher wages were told Tuesday in DeKalb they would have to wait if they wanted to personally deliver a letter to Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman.

The DeKalb Women’s Club will resume its monthly meetings on Oct. 3 with a presentation by Barb Food Mart director Denise Salihoglu.

Road work on Somonauk Road from U.S. Route 30 to Chicago Road is underway, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Chuck Shepard successfully petitioned the city of Sycamore on June 16 to annex 4.97 acres of land he recently purchased at the corner of Coltonville Road and Electric Park Drive. Now he wants to build three commercial buildings on the eastern portion of the property.

The Northern Illinois University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will begin its 2025-2026 Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series season with discussion featuring NPR Morning Edition host and journalist Steve Inskeep.

The second annual Be the One walk to bring awareness to and end veteran suicide deaths will return to DeKalb on Sept. 21 and the public is invited.

DeKalb Park District seeks community input for a new master plan. Join the discussion on Sept. 25.

Project leaders behind a new Marriott-branded hotel are getting a boost from the city of DeKalb.

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Sept. 7-13. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Adults interested in learning how to start research on their home or property can do so at a workshop at the DeKalb Public Library.

A proposed townhome development northeast of the Route 23 and Plank Road intersection in Sycamore won’t be moving forward to the City Council after members of the public criticized the plans this week.

The Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed new business Ritch Details Mobile Car Detailing during the Cruisin’ to Genoa Annual Car Show.

To better address safety concerns, DeKalb city leaders this week voted to impose new speed restrictions along West Bethany Road.

In a split vote this week, the DeKalb City Council shut down plans backed by a Champaign-based developer to build a data center and solar facility off Peace Road.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently announced the finalists and honorees for the 2025 Athena and Women of Accomplishment awards.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated Resource Bank’s Annie Glidden Road branch’s 25th anniversary.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists and the Kishwaukee Family YMCA will hold a “Physical Therapy After Joint Replacement” presentation as part of its Lunch and Learn Educational Series.

DeKalb city leaders joined members of the DeKalb Fire Department for the annual Patriot Day Ceremony Thursday morning at Fire Station No. 4 at 1150 S. Malta Road.

Politicians around northern Illinois mourned Charlie Kirk, who was from the Chicago suburbs and was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.

The search for someone to lead Sycamore schools will continue on Sept. 18, when the national search firm hired by the school district plans to host a public forum on the search for a new superintendent.

The owners of Denim & Diamonds Saloon in downtown Sycamore said they are selling the building that houses their music-focused bar. Despite the potential for the building to be sold, the saloon remains open.

The Lions Club Cookie Crawl is Saturday, Sept. 13 and the Sycamore Chalk Walk is also Sept. 13.

The Sycamore Lions Club will hold a cookie crawl to support Sycamore-area families fighting pediatric cancer.

Since Sept. 5, at least nine people have been injured in crashes on DeKalb County roads, according to recent reports from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Deputy Jim Burgh said drivers should remember to stay off their cellphones and minimize distractions while driving

A proposed north Sycamore apartment complex backed by DeKalb-based Pappas Development was met with some sharp backlash from city residents during a public hearing this week. The plan, if approved, would build a 66-unit apartment complex west of Primm Drive.

The organizers behind DeKalb’s Day of the Dead event said they plan to proceed with the annual celebration, despite concerns related to federal immigration raids targeting the Chicago area.

Freshman enrollment is up at Northern Illinois University, and this year made up of majority first-generation college students, marking a break in a two-year incoming class slump and what officials said Tuesday shows NIU's commitment to making higher education accessible to all.