The DeKalb Public Library will hold a Rainbow Inclusivity Alliance program to provide a safe and inclusive space for students ages 11 to 15 who identify as LGBTQ+ and their allies.

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Multiple DeKalb County area fire service agencies recently were awarded state grants to help purchase firefighting and ambulance equipment.

Adults experiencing grief and loss are invited to attend two grief support group sessions at the DeKalb Public Library.

Adults and teenagers are welcome to learn about 3D printing and print various items at two workshops June 7 and June 24 at the DeKalb Public Library.

DeKalb Township is inviting the public to attend a pair of free educational events in response to recent utility rate increases implemented by major electric utility companies across Illinois, effective June 1.

A DeKalb man faces multiple felony charges after police allege he sexually abused a teenager and exchanged illegal lewd photographs with them on Snapchat, court records show.

A man awaiting trial on charges that he threatened to shoot Barrington Hills police officers is now accused of threatening to harm a McHenry County judge and probation officer.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold a National Alliance on Mental Illness information booth for community members to learn about the organization’s resources.

A five-year all-hazard mitigation plan that qualifies DeKalb County and participating municipalities for state and federal grant funding is due for an update. The public is invited to weigh in on June 11.

At least 100 people gathered in the new Sycamore Fire Station No. 1 Friday to watch a firefighter’s version of a ribbon cutting. Interim Fire Chief Mike Thomas said the new "station belongs to the entire community."

The DeKalb Municipal Band will open its 172nd concert season on Tuesady with a concert featuring vocalist Gregor King.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program for adults on Saturday to learn about the stories of the American Revolution’s hidden figures.

Adults and teens can test their U.S. history knowledge during a “Jeopardy”-style trivia game at the DeKalb Public Library.

Two Genoa-Kingston High School graduates were celebrated as royalty recently after being crowned winners in this year’s Genoa Days King and Queen Scholarship competition.

The Beth Fowler Dance Company will hold debut performances of its new production “VMA Legends" starting Friday.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with the Northern Illinois University College of Education to offer a Camp Creativity for children ages five to 10.

DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder Tasha Sims made it official this week, swearing in Katherine McLaughlin as DeKalb Township’s new clerk.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Heartland Bank and Trust Company’s new branch.

The DeKalb County Retired Teachers Association will hold a meeting for retired area teachers on June 9 at Faranda's in DeKalb.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation will host a DeKalb County Rural Vitality Summit June 16 for community members, stakeholders and leaders to strengthen rural DeKalb County’s economic vitality and appeal.

Exactly 13 months after ground was broken for the construction of a new Sycamore Fire Station No. 1, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to formally open the building to the public on Friday.

Billy Elton kicks off the Sycamore Park District's summer concert series on Thursday, June 4.

The Kishwaukee Valley Art League’s annual Northern Illinois Art Show returns this weekend, June 6-7, to Sycamore.

The DeKalb Farmers Market opened for the 2026 summer season on Thursday. New this year, the market, hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, also will offer expanded hours on select days: June 18, July 16 and Aug. 13.

A firefighter was injured while responding to a detached-garage fire in Sycamore on Wednesday, according to the Sycamore Fire Department.

A fire shortly after midnight on Wednesday at Nehring Electrical Works in DeKalb caused an estimated half a million dollars in damage, authorities said

A DeKalb resident was hospitalized Tuesday after an accidental kitchen fire left their home uninhabitable, authorities said.

CASA DeKalb County will hold its fifth annual CASA 5K Color Run on Saturday for community members to support its efforts advocating for DeKalb County children suffering from neglect or abuse.

The Egyptian Theatre will hold its Live Lunch Music Series for community members, visitors, shoppers and downtown workers to listen to live entertainment at the DeKalb Farmer’s Market. The market opens for the season on Thursday.

Teenagers in sixth through 12th grades can participate in two PlayStation 5 gaming tournaments to test their skills at the DeKalb Public Library in June.

As another group of freshly graduated college students enters the job market, challenging times may be ahead with slow hiring rates across the country.

The 2026 Sycamore Farmers Market season kicked off at a new location Tuesday on the grounds of the DeKalb County History Center, with a well-attended market and happy vendors. The market runs weekly through Sept. 1

The Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive, the largest in the world, rode through DeKalb on Tuesday, part of a coast-to-coast journey for the nation's 250th.

The inaugural Juneteenth Community Festival will transform downtown DeKalb for one day only, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 19 at Van Buer Plaza, near North Second and Locust streets. Admission is free.

The Sycamore Farmers Market held its opening day Tuesday at the DeKalb County History Center. The farmers market will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays from June 2 through Sept. 1 on the history center’s front lawn, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore.

The majority of the city of Sycamore’s annual revenue comes from sales tax, not property taxes, according to city documents and officials. Here's the breakdown

Provecho, a new spot in downtown DeKalb, is serving up homemade Venezuelan food that fuses ingredients and flavors for a unique experience its chef hopes patrons will enjoy.

Teachers are asking the same questions on technology: What is changing, and how do we keep up? A Dixon educator is helping them find answers, even as the technology keeps shifting beneath him.

The Sycamore Fire Department reported that a residential fire on South Locust Street Saturday night was accidental in nature, but remains under investigation.

The Ellwood House Museum will host a “Life as a Teen in 2026″ exhibit to celebrate the United States 250th anniversary. The exhibit runs through October.

RAMP Disability Resources and Services will offer a summer camp for youth and young adults with disabilities to grow life and leadership skills, explore future careers, connect with community organizations and gain real-world experiences.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a workNet Batavia information booth for residents to learn about free available DeKalb County career services.

Kishwaukee College recently bestowed a community service award to Steve Irving and TJ Irving for their positive impact on generations of students and the greater community.

Children entering third through sixth grades will showcase their artistic talents on June 1 at the DeKalb Public Library’s second annual Children’s Art and Poetry Gala.

DeKalb Chamber Executive Director and Chamber Foundation CEO Matt Duffy recently participated in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Business Leads Fellowship Program Master Class on K-12 Data, Assessment, and Accountability.

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Eighteen local organizations will receive a share of $119,900 in Community Needs Grants from the DeKalb County Community Foundation to help local programming.

DeKalb Ward 7 residents are invited to attend a meeting on June 3 led by 7th Ward Alderman John Walker to discuss issues, opportunities and concerns in the city of DeKalb.

A single-family home in Sycamore that sold for $483,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DeKalb County over the past week.