The Vintage Shop Hop, featuring vintage, thrift and antique stores across northern Illinois and Wisconsin, is March 6 and 7.

Isaac Willis finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds as Indian Creek dominated the glass and knocked off Woodland in a Class 1A Amboy Sectional semifinal on Wednesday. Nolan Price had 25, crossed over 1,00o career points and made state history for the Warriors.

A house fire that broke out early Wednesday morning in DeKalb caused an estimated $30,000 in damage to the home

Comedian John Caparulo will perform at the Sandwich Opera House on Saturday, March 7.

Jalen Carter helped anchor Kaneland's 3-point shooting and defense as the Knights surged in the second to a 64-44 win over Rockford East in a Class 3A Woodstock North Regional semifinal.

Here are the 2025-26 All-Interstate 8 Conference boys wrestlers, as voted on by I-8 coaches.

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

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of Northern Illinois Dance Center’s new location.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a six week “Take Charge of Your Pain” webinar series for community members ages 18 and older with chronic pain to better understand symptoms and build chronic pain management skills.

The widow of Northern Illinois University alum Clayton Parks, who was killed in a 2019 shooting at Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora, hosted a food drive recently in his honor.

The city of DeKalb is encouraging community members to participate in what officials are calling America250 DeKalb, a yearlong celebration meant to build unity and reconnect with the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.

Resource Bank is accepting applications for its annual Centennial Service Award scholarship, meant to support civic-minded students.

Sycamore, Kaneland, Indian Creek and Hinckley-Big Rock claimed regional titles on Friday. Not to mention state swimming. We take a look back in the weekend rewind.

A Hinckley woman died on Saturday in a single-vehicle rollover crash in rural southern DeKalb County, authorities said.

The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will host several events and programs in March at the Gallery on State, 322 W. State St., Sycamore.

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Northern Illinois University will offer a STEAN Cafe for community members to learn how the Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District makes the water treatment process environmentally sustainable.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Gather Women’s Group will hold its annual Kickoff Luncheon to begin the group’s year.

Burlington, a national retailer known for its inventory of discounted brand-name merchandise, is preparing to open a new spot in DeKalb’s Northland Plaza shopping center this spring.

The city of DeKalb this week distributed residual pandemic-era public dollars to support local social service agencies that address housing, utility and food needs for area residents.

A new community-focused charity fund benefiting the DeKalb area has been established in honor of the family behind the longtime pharmacy Lehan Drugs.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists Concerto Competition winner Neena Agrawal, 16, recently performed at its annual Arthur D. Montzka Memorial Concert.

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will soon have a new position that will work hand in hand with the Department of Children and Family Services, following a DeKalb County Board vote this month.

The DeKalb Township will offer a chance in March for area residents to update their I-PASS for the Illinois Tollway.

Curly’s Furniture store in DeKalb to close April 3

It took Hinckley-Big Rock's boys basketball team two quarters before finding its groove in Friday’s Class 1A Hinckley-Big Rock Regional championship against Parkview Christian, an eventual 66-50 Royals victory.

The Sycamore defense held Woodstock to 17 points through three quarters, forcing the running clock in a 61-35 win to claim the Class 3A Boylan Regional Championship on Friday.

The city of DeKalb this week continued its ongoing America 250 DeKalb initiative, meant to mark the country's 250th anniversary this year, with a visit from a local Cub Scout troop and a look back at a historic wartime photo captured by an Associated Press photographer.

Here's where Rooted For Good's free mobile food pantry will be in March in DeKalb County for those in need

The next DeKalb Women’s Club meeting will feature a program led by Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman.

A DeKalb restaurant’s annual Lenten season fish fry is expected to support multiple local agencies that provide needed services to area residents.

Developing: One person was flown after they were injured in a rollover crash on Interstate 88 near Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb Friday, according to the Illinois State Police.

The DeKalb AMVETS Post 90 will partner with Hy-Vee, the DeKalb County Veterans Recognition Fund, and the General John Stark Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to offer community members coffee and donuts to celebrate the United Service Organizations 85th annivers

The March Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore Series will feature a program on Letitia Westgate, M.D., the first woman doctor, chemist, surgeon, and architect to design, build, and manage a U.S. hospital.

Dinosaur World Live is at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1 at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.

Get ready to revisit some peak 2000s-era boy bands and pop music this summer at DeKalb Corn Fest. Here's this year's lineup:

Adults can learn about comedian and entertainer Jack Benny during at “Hometowns to Hollywood” tribute program at the DeKalb Public Library.

A short video purporting to show President Donald Trump praising Republican congressional candidate Charlie Kim of Aurora has been removed from the Kim campaign’s Facebook page.

DeKalb's Quick Stop convenience store strives to help area youth in need stay fed with free food and beverages. It is all thanks, in part, to Demetrius Page. "We’re going to make it happen for the city of DeKalb,” Page said.

Applications are open for the 2026 Spinoso Masters Scholarship, with the support of John and Vivian Spinoso through the Spinoso Masters Scholarship Fund at the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

A judge denied release on Wednesday to a DeKalb father and registered sex offender who's charged with first-degree murder in his 5-month-old son’s death, a day after the baby was hospitalized suffering significant facial injuries while in the man’s care, authorities said.

DeKalb Mechanical, Inc. was awarded Business of the Year by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. Here is a look at some of the people that make this business successful.

Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network the week of Feb 20-26, 2026.

Aaron Ziga scored 21 points for DeKalb on Wednesday in a home regional semifinal, but 20 turnovers turned into 25 points for Jefferson in a 70-63 season-ending loss for the Barbs.

The public pool at Hopkins Park in DeKalb – which has undergone a yearslong revamp and is expected to open later this summer – has a new name. Sort of.

The DeKalb High School chapter of Future Farmers of America held a barnyard zoo Wednesday night as part of National FFA Week. The event was open to the public and offered the chance to learn about farming and see farm animals up close.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a fiber arts club meeting for adults and teens to learn new techniques and work on projects.

A new Advanced Placement (AP) course on African American studies at DeKalb High School is bridging the gaps left by many U.S. history courses.

Tails Humane Society was awarded the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce award for Nonprofit of the Year.

Braden Dillon scored 21 and Nick Czerak 19 for Aurora Central Catholic as the Chargers came back and eliminated Genoa-Kingston from the postseason. Cody Cravatta scored 13 to lead five Cogs in double figures.