DeKalb County

Brian Zarbock, a former Kane County Deputy Coroner has announced he intends to run for DeKalb County Coroner in 2024.

A three-year investigation involving DeKalb police, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies throughout northern Illinois resulted in the arrest of five men from DeKalb, Sycamore and Aurora on various illegal drug charges, authorities said.

Genoa-Kingston School District 424 announced Wednesday its interim superintendent is stepping down amid health concerns and Genoa-Kingston High School Principal Matt Cascio will next month take over to lead the district.

Rollo Road bridge is closed until further notice in rural southern DeKalb County, according to a news release from the DeKalb County Highway Department.

Daily lane closures are expected beginning Thursday along Peace Road in DeKalb County for maintenance work set to run through Monday, according to the DeKalb County Highway Department.

People who visit downtown Sandwich on Wednesday will get a taste of what the city has to offer during the 27th annual Taste of Sandwich.

Back to school means back to the doctor for some, as three viral respiratory illnesses – influenza, RSV and COVID-19 – are again expected to dominate seasonal sickness trends this year, and area health officials say to expect an uptick in October.

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed the Painted Lady Collection to its membership.

Northern Illinois University will host its annual STEM Fest featuring career exploration Saturday. The event is free to attend and open to the public.

D.P. Dough, the popular franchise known for its alternative to pizza, has found a new home in DeKalb where it is looking to serve up 25-plus different varieties of fresh baked calzones. It held a soft opening Tuesday.

Republican Lori Grubbs announced this week she plans to seek reelection in 2024 for DeKalb County Circuit Clerk.

Conditions are favorable in Northern Illinois for the development of funnel clouds, which could potentially touch down and become brief landspout tornadoes.

The new proposed site on North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb, once developed, will establish a space for a CHEF Center, community building, greenhouses and accessory uses, according to city documents.

Sam’s Fish, Chicken & Sandwiches in DeKalb does home cooking better than most people are capable of doing in their own homes. And they do it at prices that would have been affordable pre-pandemic, let alone now.

The driver of a vehicle stalled on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County was struck by another motorist and died at the scene of the incident Sunday night, according to Illinois State Police.