DeKalb

The DeKalb County Public Defender’s Office is being recognized for its support of one of its employees, Michelle Marie Dietrich, a commissioned officer for the U.S. Navy Reserve who deployed to Afghanistan from 2019 to 2020.

A 2.1 million-square-foot facility slated for the city's south side dubbed Project Wildcat earned DeKalb city support this week. Those behind it remain tight-lipped about the company's identity, though work is expected to begin this fall and bring with it hundreds of jobs.

The leadership at the DeKalb Park District wants the community to get involved in the designing of a new playground at Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road. The survey, available on the park district's website, closes Aug. 16.

The 18th annual event, put on by CASA DeKalb County, will offer guests a sampling of home-cooked favorites, cash bar, entertainment and raffles.

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois says it needs to collect 1,100 donations over the next week in order to meet hospital and patient needs. To incentivize donors, Versiti (including the DeKalb location,) will hold a raffle to win a Yamaha power sport vehicle.

While DeKalb County’s largest public school district will update its sex education curriculum in line with new state standards ahead of the upcoming academic year, Sycamore School District 427 is choosing to opt out, district officials said.

The Kishwaukee Tennis Association will host its second annual tennis tournament on Saturday, Aug. 20.

The unincorporated residential development has long been riddled with crime and maintenance issues, but city council action taken at Monday’s meeting could offer a plan to address the concerns.

The scholarship recipients are selected based on a commitment to their communities through participation in volunteer and civic activities during high school.

Gavin Coyle is an award-winning artist from Northern Ireland who combines traditional Irish music with pop and folk.

The event will feature a panel discussion with a question-and-answer segment. Proceeds will go to community-wide projects focused on the needs of children.

Tanzania Development Support group reflects after more than 19,400-foot hike, fundraising for Tanzania school

A teenager was injured in an overnight shooting earlier this week which remains under police investigation, said DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd Tuesday.

The next concert in the DeKalb Municipal Band’s 168th season will be themed “All That Jazz!” and feature vocalist Karen Manley-Kahler.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation recently awarded the Donald and Patricia Pritchard Scholarships to Logan Bend, Samantha Moore, Natalie Pasillas and Ava Splear.