DeKalb

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Chop It Up to its membership.

Area teenagers are invited to gather to play and learn how to play chess at a local club in DeKalb.

Briel’s town hall series begins Thursday, July 11, at 6 p.m. at Northern Illinois University’s Holmes Student Center, 340 Carroll Ave. in DeKalb.

AARP Tax-Aide is seeking volunteers for the upcoming tax season in DeKalb, Genoa, Sycamore, and La Salle.

DeKalb County area nonprofits that provide services to local residents are invited to apply for funding through DeKalb Township this month.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 35th annual DeKalb Athena and Women of Accomplishment Awards through July 25.

Days after the DeKalb Barb Boosters announced its dissolution this week, District 428’s athletic director is hoping to drum up community support to keep fundraising efforts going.

Column: Ask 10 neighbors what sustainability means and seven will picture trees or recycling bins. Few mention paychecks, health or utility bills – yet that is where the benefits show up. Here are four myths that keep DeKalb from cashing in, writes Shaun Langley.

DeKalb County has several festivals in July and around the Fourth of July holiday to view fireworks and enjoy other family-friendly activities.

The University of Illinois Extension DeKalb County Master Gardeners will host its 16th annual Garden Walk July 12 in DeKalb, Genoa and Sycamore.

The freeze applies to funding already approved by Congress, and state education leaders say the delay is putting school districts in a difficult position with the 2025-26 school year looming

Update: A portion of Fairview Drive in DeKalb that was closed temporarily Tuesday night has reopened after authorities said they responded to a gas leak.

Northern Illinois University’s WNIJ 89.5 FM will host its second annual Familia Fest this month to celebrate community, family and soccer.

Hidden Treasures and More, 143 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, will soon close up shop for good, its owners announced.

The DeKalb Barb Boosters will no longer serve as the fundraising arm of DeKalb School District 428 athletics, an announcement by its members said this week.

Rosary High School in Aurora, long known for its academic rigor in preparing girls for college, has added College Prep to its name as of July 1.

DeKalb city leaders recently banned vape vending machines and the sale of unregulated THC and the stimulant kratom, citing safety concerns. But some business owners argued the prohibition would harm sales and was unfair because of the growing legal cannabis industry.

Column: Summer is in full swing, and with it comes sunshine, smiles and plenty of opportunities to make memories right here in DeKalb. One such highlight is the 13th Annual Family Fun Fest on July 16, writes Anna Wilson of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

Community members are invited to learn about the significance of the signing of the Declaration of Independence during a free presentation this week in DeKalb just in time for July 4.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville has one fewer potential Republican challenger to worry about in 2026.

Here’s what’s happening at Kishwaukee Valley Art League in July

PDM Plumbing, Heating & Cooling’s website said it can “repair, maintain and install every brand of plumbing, drains, heating and air conditioning equipment.”

Here's where Rooted for Good's free mobile food pantry will be throughout DeKalb County in July. The resource is available for all, no requirements necessary.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a Safe Passage informational booth July 3 for residents to learn about the organization’s services.

Kishwaukee College nursing student Tasha Kimble recently was bestowed a Lifelong Learning Award by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association.

NIU is the first public university to receive funds from the Sarah Siddons Society. The university is the fifth Chicago-area college to receive scholarship funds.

Families are invited to bring their babies and young children to the Somonauk Public Library next month for a chance to enjoy some fun enrichment.

Families looking to learn more about preschool options for their children in DeKalb are invited to check out an information booth next month hosted by Northern Illinois University.

Introducing Little Barbs Academy: DeKalb schools are piloting a new program this fall to help youngsters transition to kindergarten and ensure a successful first day, DeKalb School District 428 announced this week.

Resource Bank’s Classics Club recently held a Ladies Night Out event for members. The club offers customers ages 50 and older opportunities for social events and trips.

Loved ones are remembering Ronald Modell, founder of Northern Illinois University’s jazz program, for the love he had for music, the joy he brought to teaching and the laughs he shared along the way. He died at his home on June 10.

DeKalb High School graduate Jenna Zimmerman recently was awarded the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s 2025 KSO High School Senior Musician Scholarship.

The band will perform modern jazz, patriotic, and 1960s and ’70s funk era music. The concert also features instrumental and vocal solo performances. Donations to support music education are welcome.

The program provides transportation to residents in DeKalb, Kane and Kendall counties.

Sweetbella’s is a DeKalb Farmers Market full-season vendor that offers sandwiches, soft drinks and to-go food.

A 51-year-old DeKalb man was charged Thursday after a minor told police that the man allegedly sexually assaulted them more than 100 times for multiple years and stomped the minor’s pet birds to death, according to court records.

Northern Illinois University’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies and department of philosophy recently was awarded an American Council of Learned Societies grant to create more teaching positions.

The Ellwood House Museum will partner with the DeKalb County History Center to hold an opening reception for its Arts in Action: “Sharing Stories” exhibit.

A DeKalb man pleaded guilty Thursday to driving under the influence of drugs and causing a 2024 crash that killed sheriff’s deputy, veteran and mother Christina Musil. He's expected to be sentenced in August.

Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network the week of June 21-27, 2025.

Nathan P. Sweeney, 45, of DeKalb, pleaded guilty Thursday at the DeKalb County Courthouse, for driving under the influence on March 28, 2024, and causing a crash that killed DeKalb County sheriff‘s deputy Christina Musil.

The yearly schedule of outdoor festivals in DeKalb County will ramp up over the coming weeks. Here is your guide to every large festival and event planned in DeKalb County through September:

Honoring jazz legend Duke Ellington and NIU’s own Ron Modell, the weekend features three live bands and plenty of dancing.

When the state grocery tax lifts on Illinoisans in January, DeKalb purchases will continue to be taxed locally, the DeKalb City Council voted this week. Officials argued the tax is needed to maintain public services.

Splash pads are open for the summer around DeKalb County. Here’s what to know.

Column: Lately, it’s clear that economic development isn’t just about numbers – it’s about people, place and connection. In short, it’s about community development, writes Melissa Amedeo of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation.

DeKalb Fire Chief Mike Thomas gave an emotional farewell to the City Council on Monday, saying he feels grateful to everyone who made it possible for him to serve the DeKalb Fire Department the past 30 years.

An early morning kitchen fire in DeKalb Sunday left half a dozen residents without a home, authorities said.

With temperatures reaching well into the 90's the last few days, DeKalb County residents have had to find ways to stay cool.

The DeKalb City Council had a busy agenda Monday night including approving a city grocery tax, voting to prohibit the sale of unregulated hemp-derived THC products and saying farewell to DeKalb Fire Chief Mike Thomas.