A nearly 100-year-old coal tower just east of downtown DeKalb is nearing the end of its life.

A No Kings march and rally drew hundreds of participants in DeKalb Saturday along Sycamore Road where protesters voiced their displeasure with the federal actions of President Donald Trump and his administration.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from March 28

DeKalb has seen a downward trend over the past five years in violent crime, arrests and gun activity, according to data released in the DeKalb Police Department’s annual report for 2025. The city had one homicide last year.

DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd initiates monthly 'Chats with the Chief' for community engagement on crime and safety.

Grace Free Lutheran Church will partner with Thrivent to host an Easter Egg Hunt for community members to celebrate the Easter holiday.

St. John Lutheran Church will host a “Journey to the Cross” sensory learning event and walk for community members to learn about Christ’s Passion.

Community members ages 16 and older with disabilities are invited to an informal social afternoon at the DeKalb Public Library.

Seniors and adults can learn about available Medicare insurance options during the second of two workshops at the DeKalb Public Library this month.

Groups of local activists will take to the streets this month in a display of solidarity to mark the latest “No Kings” protest in DeKalb, featuring music, food, a march, and more, according to a news release.

A McHenry man is accused of secretly filming people from a bathroom stall at a Sycamore grocery store, according to DeKalb County court filings.

Update: Two people were hospitalized after they suffered minor injuries during a crash Wednesday at the intersection of Somonauk and McGirr roads in Hinckley, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Area faith leaders are organizing a Palm Sunday event and service Sunday outside the DeKalb County Courthouse, an event open to all that they said is meant to combat the rise of Christian nationalism.

That Arena Rock Show will perform the biggest hits of the '80s rock era at the Egyptian Theatre on March 28.

To better promote school improvement, the DeKalb School District 428 Board will soon consider whether to extend $85,000 in additional money through stipends to some school building administrators.

Senior economist, economic advisor and director of the Economic Mobility Project at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Kristen Broady, said Wednesday that recent and current events in Iran, Venezuela and Cuba have made economic outlooks more difficult to project.

A vehicle with heavy damage ended up in a cornfield on the east side of Somonauk Road south of McGirr Road Wednesday after a two vehicle crash near Hinckley.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we look back at four front pages from March 25. In 1930, the Daily Chronicle celebrated an economic milestone with the headline “County Crops for Year Reach Staggering Total” reporting that local farmers produced over $7.5M in goods

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation hosted its annual Economic Outlook Luncheon Wednesday at Faranda’s Banquets in DeKalb. The event featured keynote speaker Kristen Broady, senior economist, economic advisor, and director of the Economic Mobility Project at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Northern Illinois University President Lisa Freeman and Vice President/Director of Athletics and Recreation, Sean Frazier, introduced NIU’s new head men’s basketball coach Matt Majkrzak at a press conference today in the Convocation Center at NIU in DeKalb.

After several years away, Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Motorsports team returned recently to one of the automotive industry’s most recognizable stages: the Chicago Auto Show.

Families with children in kindergarten through fifth grade can attend a Super Mario Galaxy Celebration at the Sycamore Public Library to celebrate “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”

Here is the 2025-26 All-Interstate 8 Conference girls basketball team, as voted on by I-8 coaches.

Here is the 2025-26 All-Interstate 8 Conference boys basketball team, as voted on by I-8 coaches.

State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will hold weekly mobile office hours beginning in DeKalb this month to discuss issues and meet with community members.

A 26-year-old man was critically injured, hospitalized and later flown to a second hospital after being hurt in a tree versus vehicle crash in north Sandwich Sunday evening, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

The DeKalb American Legion Post 66 will hold its DeKalb Hometown Heroes banner program to support local efforts in honor of the United States 250th anniversary in DeKalb County.

Join the "Standup for Seniors" Comedy Fundraiser on April 4 in DeKalb to support a worthy cause.

One of the first lessons we learn, or should learn, as young adults is that the only thing that remains constant in life is change.

First Lutheran Church’s Social Ministry Team will hold a steak dinner fundraiser on April 9 in partnership with Hy-Vee to support local charities.

The DeKalb City Council on Monday is expected to consider a funding request from a local retirement community for $100,000. Also: Proposed changes to several resident-led city committees, many of which provide research, analysis, and recommendations to the Council on policy.

Some candidates seeking seats in the Illinois House of Representatives in Districts 70 and 76 raised more campaign dollars than others, according to new spending records recently released by the Illinois State Board of Elections.

DeKalb County families can look forward to various festive egg hunts and family-friendly community events as Easter approaches on April 5.

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Sandwich resident Brighid Reid, 14, a member of the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, will participate in the National Spelling Bee inside Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., in two months.

The DeKalb community is remembering the life of Stephen Bigolin, a beloved historian who died Thursday, March 12. He was 76. Bigolin came to DeKalb from McHenry County to go to NIU, and left a lasting legacy behind.

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A new scholarship has been established in DeKalb County to honor a late Hiawatha High School teacher and support graduating seniors pursuing careers in education.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a chess club session for area youth this month.

DeKalb city officials are hoping to double the size of the city’s annual Memorial Day parade this year, in part to help celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Parade applications are due May 8.

The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s final Soup-er Sunday program of the year will feature a “Cultivating Community: The Roots of Sweet Life Garden Group” presentation by Sweet Life Garden Group founder Lori Brown.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation has announced new officer leadership for its Board of Directors following its January 2026 annual meeting.

Faranda’s Banquets in DeKalb has invited patrons to gather during the Lenten season for good food for a good cause. Proceeds from the restaurant’s weekly Friday night fish fries are raising funds for a number of local social service groups.

Patrons enjoy the Lenten season fish fry Friday at Faranda’s Banquets in DeKalb. A portion of the proceeds go to support multiple social service agencies in DeKalb County. The fish fries are 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays through April 3 at the banquet center, 302 Grove St., DeKalb.

Community members can learn about the Rockford Peaches and women’s baseball history on Saturday during a DeKalb Public Library program.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from March 20

Here's where Rooted for Good's mobile food pantry will be in April throughout DeKalb County. The pantry is open to all, no questions asked.

Elburn mayor Jeff Walter, is leading a four-way race to face off against Bill Foster in November for the Illinois 11th District congressional seat.

Former Sycamore Fire Chief Bart Gilmore was placed on paid administrative leave a week before city officials informed the public of their decision to move on from nearly three years of Gilmore’s leadership at the Sycamore Fire Department, emails obtained by Shaw Local show.

Northern Illinois University President Lisa Freeman announced on Thursday plans to retire by June 2028, almost a decade after she was sworn in as the institution’s first woman president.