DeKalb County

This Saturday, at the same time as the Women’s March in Washington D.C., a local organization is holding its own version of a Women’s March in Sycamore.

Some elementary students in DeKalb could go to new schools in the fall if DeKalb District 428 approves proposed redistricting plans in light of the Mitchell Elementary build.

After hitting a free throw to reach 1,000 career points, the floodgates opened for Anna Herrmann in a 29-point, 10-rebound performance that lifted Hinckley-Big Rock past Indian Creek.

A Loves Park woman was flown by helicopter to a Rockford hospital after suffering serious injuries in a rollover crash in northwest DeKalb County Monday morning, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program for patrons to celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a magic show featuring magician James Ember.

AARP Tax-Aide will offer a free tax return preparation program for 2025 for area residents over 55. The program will be available at five locations in DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa and La Salle.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting applications for spring Community Needs Grants and Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants. Nonprofit and public sector organizations are encouraged to apply.

Traffic along Sycamore Road in DeKalb could get a bit busier in the coming months with the addition of two new businesses: Skechers shoe store and Candy Cloud, the city announced this week.

DeKalb Park District's top exec reflects on what the district accomplished over this past year and has yet to achieve in 2025.

With 2025 underway, here are the stories in Sandwich we'll be following in the new year.

Newly inaugurated State Rep. Amy "Murri" Briel said she will use her new position to continue advocating for communities in her district, District 76, by tackling rising costs and expanding assistance to families who need it most.

The Indian Valley Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming performances of “Charlotte’s Web.”

The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library will host a monthly meeting on Jan. 13 to discuss ways to support library programs and purchase materials and books.

A brother is remembering his sister, 31-year-old DeKalb woman Jasmine Dejournette, for her kindness and selfless nature in the wake of her violent death this week.

Carrier came up with a steal with 2:31 left and fed it ahead to Sadie Lang, who drained a 3-pointer to give the Spartans their second lead of the game, one that would last until the end of their 41-39 victory over the Pirates in a key Interstate 8 battle.

A 31-year-old DeKalb woman was beaten to death Tuesday and the man she was dating was charged Thursday with first-degree murder in connection with the killing, authorities said.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a tabletop paint and play club Jan. 12 for patrons to talk about their favorite mini games, play indie miniature games, and paint miniature models or 3D prints.

The DeKalb Public Library will host two hygge programs as part of its Hygge Winter Happiness series.

State Reps. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, and Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, were two of 118 sworn into office Wednesday. McCombie was named the House Minority Leader.

In the wake of news that a DeKalb woman suffering from domestic violence was beaten to death, a local agency wants the community to know they’re here to help. Do you suffer from domestic violence or abuse? Here's how to seek help.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program on Saturday for patrons to learn about the Port Chicago 50, a group of Black sailors branded by the U.S. Navy as mutineers.

Li Arellano now represents the 37th District, which is composed of all or parts of Bureau, DeKalb, Henry, La Salle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Peoria, Rock Island, Stark, Whiteside and Woodford counties.

The Jan. 11 show at DeKalb Public Library features juggling, comedy, magic and balloon creations.

Nick Mahoney of Donato Solar said unlike like the Meta DeKalb Data Center, his company is proposing a smaller, standalone data center. He said he anticipates very little foot traffic to and from this development.

A bill that now heads to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk will transfer ownership of 1,500 acres of stolen land in southern DeKalb County, which includes all of Shabbona Lake State Park, back to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Read on for more local and tribal reaction.

The top priorities for Fritts and McCombie include improving rural health care, implementing term limits for legislative leaders, cutting spending and opposing tax increases.

Here is a look at some photos of Shabbona Lake State Park as ownership of 1,500 acres of stolen land in southern DeKalb County, which includes all of the park, is about to be transferred back to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. The park will remain open for public access after the transfer.

From mayoral elections and elementary school boundary changes, to fire station builds and high-profile criminal jury trials, here are some news stories Daily Chronicle staff expect to make headlines in 2025.

The gallery will host a Sycamore High School art exhibit. Attendees can view art pieces created by Sycamore High School art students. The exhibit will be held in the gallery’s east window.

The University of Illinois Extension is accepting registration for its 4-H Camp 2025 session. The camp is operated by University of Illinois Extension Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago counties staff.

A new bridge and a wider roadway could be in store for future travelers along Peace Road in Sycamore, according to the DeKalb County Highway Department. County Engineer Nathan Schwartz said he estimates the cost to be closer to $7 million.

Kishwaukee College will host a Discover Kish information event for new students and their families on Thursday.

At the Jan. 6 City Council meeting, City Council members approved giving Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick an additional $47,980 in additional construction engineering services for the project.

Brittany Holliday, 37, of Sycamore, was named the 2024 nurse of the year for Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin.

Hayden Hodgson broke the 1,000-point mark for his Genoa-Kingston career, but it was a 28-point effort by Martin Ledbetter and a 16-point performance from Luke Badal that powered Hinckley-Big Rock to a 74-65 win on Tuesday.

Nicor Gas, the state’s largest natural gas utility covering much of northern Illinois, is asking Illinois officials to approve a $309 million rate increase that, if approved, would raise a typical customer’s bill about $7.50 a month.

The city of DeKalb lost a number of businesses over the course of 2024, with many owners citing plans to relocate operations, current market conditions and financial constraints.

The Egyptian Theatre will host a “95th Anniversary Film Series” to celebrate its 95th anniversary. The series begins Tuesday.

The University of Illinois Extension and DeKalb County Forest Preserve will host their free annual WinterFest on Jan. 18.

A Steward couple welcomed their second daughter to the world on New Year’s Day, and their baby was the first to be born at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in 2025.

A developer wants city permission to install a solar field and data center on about 30 acres of land west of Peace Road in DeKalb, documents show. The land also would need to be annexed into city limits if approved.

No, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has not asked anyone to contribute money to a Bitcoin account to resolve a legal matter. But beware, authorities warned, you could fall victim to a phone scam making its rounds.

From centennial and 50th anniversaries to a new world record and the joy of new life, a lot happened in DeKalb County in 2024. Review some of the biggest MidWeek feature stories.

Review some of the biggest news stories that grabbed reader attention in 2024 in DeKalb County.

Mask wearing is once again being recommended and changes to visitation protocol have been implemented at OSF Healthcare facilities due to “widespread respiratory illnesses” in Illinois, company officials confirmed on Thursday with Shaw Local.

DeKalb raced out to a 15-3 lead in the first five minutes of the contest and then dominated play in the fourth quarter to thwart West Chicago’s comeback attempt for a 64-55 nonconference win.

A look back at new businesses that opened in DeKalb in 2024:

A judge set a June date for a jury trial which could determine the fate of a DeKalb man charged with driving under the influence of drugs and causing a crash that killed DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy Christina Musil in March 2024.

Amedeo: DeKalb County is primed for economic growth, industry, workforce