News, articles, photos and information about DeKalb, Illinois from the Daily Chronicle and Shaw Local
People can learn more about healthcare and insurance decisions at the DeKalb Public Library.
Applications are now open for the Spinoso Masters Scholarship, which helps high school graduates seeking higher education degrees in any field.
The DeKalb Public Library will partner with the DeKalb County Health Department to offer a monthly information booth on DeKalb County services.
Area organizers are planning two separate public protests this President’s Day weekend.
For some in DeKalb County, homeownership was only possible through Habitat for Humanity. But come March 1, if costs rise as expected on imported goods such as lumber, efforts to make housing more accessible could be thwarted, agency Executive Director Kim McIver said.
Northern Illinois University marked 17 years Friday since five students were killed and dozens more injured in a mass shooting inside a lecture hall on Feb. 14, 2008.
The Northern Illinois University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host a discussion featuring former EPA administrator and New Jersey governor Christine Todd Whitman as part of its Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series.
As keynote speaker at Kishwaukee United Way’s annual meeting, NIU Women’s Basketball Coach Lisa Carlsen spoke about the relationship between community, unity and empowerment
Kishwaukee College will host a Visit Day for prospective students and their families Feb. 17 at the college, 21193 Malta Road, Malta.
The high-energy Celtic band will perform Friday, Feb. 28 at the downtown DeKalb theatre.
Sycamore High School is set to open its winter production, “The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition,” on Thursday.
Redemption Vault, a collectibles store specializing in celebrity signings, pop culture events and more, is coming to DeKalb.
Treat your special someone to a truly unforgettable dining experience at one of these award-winning restaurants, where romance is always on the menu.
Family Service Agency of DeKalb County recently released a report detailing how it utilized donations to aid those impacted by the devastating Hillcrest Road apartment fire that occurred days before Christmas.
DeKalb city leaders are exploring whether to extend public incentives to help revive plans for two downtown buildings, including a proposed new pizza business and an entertainment spot.
A Montgomery man pleaded guilty this month to murdering Chrishun Keeler-Tyus, of DeKalb, in a 2020 gas station shooting, and was sentenced by a judge to 37 years in prison. He's the fourth person to plead guilty in the fatal shooting.
The 3 inches of snow that fell on DeKalb County Wednesday afternoon didn't cause many problems but it was the first significant snowfall in days.
DeKalb County will be in a winter weather advisory effective 9 a.m. Wednesday through 3 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. See our list of school closings here, which could be updated:
If snowfall exceeds 2 inches, the city of DeKalb will activate emergency parking restrictions on certain city roads to allow for snowplows to get through to clear streets. Here's what to know
The DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation recently was awarded a $10,000 Websites for Good by Green Closet Creative 2024 grant, meant to help modernize the foundation’s website.
Brian Bemis Toyota of DeKalb recently held its second annual High School Art Competition between DeKalb, Genoa-Kingston, and Sycamore high schools.
The Egyptian Theatre will host a screening of the movie “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” featuring the “Irrational Masters” live shadowcast.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb recently received a $25,000 grant from the City of DeKalb’s Architectural Improvement Program to install two rooftop furnaces.
The alternative and holistic health service establishment, Thyme ‘N Again Apothecary, recently took ownership of the downtown DeKalb spot that was once home to The Herbal Oracle at 161 E. Lincoln Highway.
The DeKalb Park District will host its annual Daddy Daughter and Heroes Dance Feb. 15 for children to dance with their dads, uncles, grandpas, role models or other heroes.
City Light Church, 2325 N. First St., DeKalb, will hold a hymn sing at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12.
The Somonauk Public Library, will host several programs and events in February.
Arcomusical will hold its annual Transformation Through Rhythm concert fundraiser to benefit the 2025 Give DeKalb County Bonus Pool.
The Ellwood House Museum will offer training for returning and new volunteers interesting in leading guided tours.
Sycamore Middle School recently celebrated its students of the month for December.
Kishwaukee College will host several workshops and training events to support local businesses and employees this spring.
Sycamore Middle School recently celebrated its students of the month for January.
Kishwaukee College recently announced that its enrollment grew by 15% for the spring semester, compared with last spring.
The DeKalb Public Library will host its next grief support group meeting on Feb. 18.
The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s next Soup-er Sunday program will feature a presentation on vintage DeKalb County postcards by collector and history and genealogy librarian EvaAnne Johnson.
Advance Auto Parts, 2151 Sycamore Road, in DeKalb has gone out of business.
Also at the event, Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County was recognized with the Nonprofit Organization Award.
The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s 2024 Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists Concerto Competition winner Dylan Zhang, 11, will perform at its annual Arthur D. Montzka Memorial Concert.
DeKalb will hold its third annual Sweet Stroll on Saturday, a weekend local shopping event featuring special vendors at downtown businesses.
Rooted For Good released a list of February locations for Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, no requirements necessary. Here's where the mobile food pantry will be in DeKalb County this month.
The Suter Company’s Community Enrichment Grant Program will offer $100,000 to DeKalb County nonprofits to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb will host the last of its winter farmers market fundraisers to finance two new roof furnaces.
A month before an expected jury trial was set to convene, Timothy M. Doll, 31, pleaded guilty Wednesday to murdering DeKalb teenager Gracie Sasso-Cleveland in May 2023. He's expected to be sentenced in April. He faces decades in prison.
Unfortunately, oversalting sidewalks, parking lots and roadways in an effort to reduce ice-related injuries is also causing chloride toxicity in our waterways and impacts aquatic life, soil and human health, writes Julie Jesmer of DeKalb's Citizens' Environmental Commission.
Celebrate love the entire weekend with live music performances Feb. 13- 15.
DeKalb city leaders recently faced questioning over a newly-instituted measure that allows police officers to patrol buses.
Multiple DeKalb County area businesses will close Monday for Day Without Immigrants, a national campaign meant to show the importance of immigrant communities. Protests will address 'these times of uncertainty for many of our community members," a business owner said online.
Newly appointed DeKalb County Judge Jill Konen presided over her first hearing Monday in the mayoral legal battle waged between the DeKalb Electoral Board and candidate Linh Nguyen.
More than 30 DeKalb County businesses took part in Day Without Immigrants, a nationwide campaign, by closing on Monday to show solidarity in their stance against President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policies. The campaign also raises awareness for immigrant communities.
The DeKalb Women’s Club’s next meeting will feature a presentation by Barb Rotondo from The Garden Market in Sycamore.