DeKalb County

A large crowd turned out this week to protest the federal government’s decisions to revoke visas from five international students at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Attendees included U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood and Cortland Mayor Mark Pietrowski, who works at NIU.

A DeKalb family of five was displaced Thursday after a kitchen fire in their home, authorities said.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce hosted the Local Showcase and Spring Show Thursday in the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. The event featured over 100 local business with informational booths and activities for attendees.

Don Henderson has been cutting hair since President Dwight D. Eisenhower was in office, and has operated a Sycamore barbershop since “Star Wars” premiered in theaters. But that’s all set to change.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Blue Sky Farm Goat Yoga to offer two goat yoga sessions on Saturday to residents ages 12 and older.

Aura Honey Studio, a Cortland-based beauty salon is poised to expand into an adjoining retail business space after the owner experienced success following the loss of her parents.

Teens and adults will be able to learn how to digitize and scan old media during a program held at the DeKalb Public Library.

The late DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy Christina Musil will be posthumously added to the Illinois Police Officers Memorial in Springfield in May, part of a yearly event to honor law enforcement who’ve died in the line of duty.

WM marked Earth Day this week with a ribbon cutting on its new $60 million renewable natural gas facility, 18370 Somonauk Road, DeKalb.

Public schools in Illinois could be one step closer to adopting a statewide cellphone policy that bans the use of mobile devices during classroom instruction time. What do DeKalb and Sycamore school leaders think of the proposal?

The General John Stark Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently named its DAR Community Service Award recipients: Tauyna Eckman, Kurt Thurmaier, and Jeanine Thurmaier

On May 1, generosity takes center stage as Give DeKalb County returns for its twelfth year. There are multiple ways to give

The DeKalb Public Library will host an after-hours concert April 25 featuring the Northern Illinois University’s Suzuki Strings.

The DeKalb County History Center will partner with the University of Illinois Library’s Rare Book Department to host a “Flavors of the Past: A Culinary Journey Through Time” program as part of its “Food: Gathering Around the Table” exhibit.

The Friends of the Sycamore Library will host a used book sale Friday and Saturday to support the library’s facilities, services and resources.

Adults and teens can donate and shop for craft supplies during a craft swap Wednesday held at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will host its Local Showcase and Spring Show for residents to connect with local organizations and businesses. Here's what to know about Thursday's event

WM held a grand opening Tuesday of their new renewable natural gas facility in DeKalb. The facility converts collected landfill gas to lower-emission renewable natural gas which can be used to power homes and natural gas powered vehicles.

Catholic church leaders in Joliet and Rockford dioceses react to the passing of Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning.

The Illinois Education Association Retired-Three Rivers chapter will hold a program at the DeKalb County Community Outreach Building on April 23 titled “Alcohol Facts and Fun” led by senior certified addictions counselor Michael Haines.

The Sycamore Parks Foundation recently announced the launch of its “Play It Forward” initiative, designed to eliminate financial barriers and expand recreation access and wellness for community members.

Two charity funds which benefit the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center are now under the oversight of the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

The Sycamore Education Foundation recently named Virginia Sherrod, Wright B. George, and Chad McGehee as the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

A portion of Normal Road will be closed started Monday for road work which DeKalb city officials have said is meant to improve pedestrian safety. A temporary bus detour also is planned for the city’s transit riders. Here's what to know

The University of Illinois Extension will host two Four Seasons Gardening webinar sessions this spring.

Hundreds gathered in DeKalb Saturday, part of a planned day of nationwide anti-Trump protests. Many expressed anger at what they see is the undemocratic way President Donald Trump is running the government.

The DeKalb Township will partner with state Sen. Sue Rezin’s, R-Morris, office to host an I-PASS event on May 1 for residents to recycle, return, and swap I-PASS Transponders. The event will be appointment-only from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins are allowed from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Resource Bank N.A. recently hired five new employees at various DeKalb County branches.

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center recently received four awards from the Illinois Association of Museums, including for the homestead's celebration of the 100th anniversary of "The Winner" barbed wire patent.

Hundreds of protesters gathered Saturday at Hopkins Park in DeKalb for a rally and march to show their discontent with President Donald Trump and his administration.

DeKalb city residents who lead efforts to strengthen sustainability and environmental engagement in the area have earned awards for their work.

First Lutheran Church in DeKalb will host a steak dinner at a local grocery store on April 24 with proceeds benefiting several area service organizations.

Four DeKalb County organizations, including the DeKalb County Democratic Party, are joining together at noon on Saturday in DeKalb for what organizers are calling a “No Kings” march and protest to voice discontent with the Trump administration.

The city of DeKalb and the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission is accepting applications for the 2025 Paint-A-Plug program. The Paint-A-Plug program encourages artists to create fire hydrant artwork.

The United Church of Sandwich is hosting its annual Pork Chop Drive-Thru BBQ from 4-5:30 p.m. on April 27, at at 512 Lions Road, across from the Sandwich High School.

Scattered thunderstorms forecasted for Friday evening could bring large hail, damaging winds and perhaps a tornado, the National Weather Service warned.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is accepting vendor request forms for the 2025 DeKalb farmers market season.

A developer wants to build multiple single-family and multi-family homes and condominiums along 12 acres on Sycamore‘s north side, though his proposal still needs work, city officials said this week.

Residents ages 15 and older can learn how to stop bleeding wounds during a presentation on April 22 at the DeKalb Public Library.

Adults and teens can attend a class at the DeKalb Public Library to learn how to make their own websites. The class is April 21

Kishwaukee College recently named Tanisha Jones-Robinson as the winner of the college’s 2025 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest and Hilda Osei as the 2025 Gandhi/King Peace Scholarship recipient.

Looking for something to do this upcoming Easter weekend in DeKalb County? Check out some ideas here, along with previews for local family-friendly events to expect this spring.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a Teen Job Fair on April 19 for ages 14 to 18.

Jubilee Artisans in DeKalb will host an opening reception for its “Fundamentals of Foundations” exhibition on April 19. All are welcome.

The DeKalb Park District will offer camps and summerlong programs for children ages 3 to 18 from May 27 through Aug. 8.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with NIU STEAM to host a Pokémon-themed Chemistry Demo Night for teens as part of its monthly STEM Cafe program.

Donors who give to the DeKalb County Community Foundation’s endowment funds can now qualify for a 25% Illinois income tax credit.

Some candidates running for DeKalb mayor in the consolidated election this spring raised more campaign dollars than others, according to new campaign spending records recently released by the Illinois State Board of Elections.

DeKalb County government has settled a lawsuit filed against private buyers who backed out of a planned $8.3 million sale of the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, records show.

Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham faced two opponents in the April 1 consolidated election – 4th Ward Alderman Rick Whitecotton, whose term expires in April, and aircraft mechanic Colton Otto.