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Pink Floyd tribute band Think Floyd USA will perform at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1.
A house made its way through Sycamore and DeKalb Tuesday as it was moved from the DeKalb County History Center property in Sycamore to Pleasant Street in DeKalb. The house was moved by Devooght House Movers and Habitat For Humanity for Heaven Allen and her son who will be living in the home when it is completed.
October is National Seafood Month. Here's a list of award-winning seafood restaurants as voted by Shaw Local News Network's audience. See the winners from Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties for 2024.
Update: Two people suffered injuries in a shooting Sunday in a parking lot on Northern Illinois University campus, police said. The victims were not students, confirmed a university spokesperson in a statement to Shaw Local News Network.
The Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra will perform an after-hours concert at the DeKalb Public Library on Oct. 26.
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of a new apparel shop at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center and unveiled a new logo.
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed A Place Within: For Counseling and Sand/Play Therapy to DeKalb.
Magician Walter King Jr., aka “The Spellbinder,” will perform at the DeKalb Public Library on Oct. 26.
Teens and tweens can meet graphic novelist Lisa Naffziger at the DeKalb Public Library on Oct. 28.
The DeKalb Public Library will hold three Halloween parades for children Oct. 29 and 30.
DeKalb School District 428 leadership is considering whether to introduce a new AP African American Studies course at DeKalb High School, which if approved, would provide juniors and seniors a year-long interdisciplinary course examining the African American experience.
A list of some of the best pizza in Kane, Kendall, McHenry, DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area, as voted on by Shaw Local News Network audiences.
A change in ownership could be at play for the video gaming establishment Athena’s Palace, 1704 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.
DeKalb Public Works Director Bryan Faivre was bestowed with special recognition from the mayor and members of the City Council this week for his years of service to the city.
Tucked at the corner where Third and Prospect streets cross is First Baptist Church of DeKalb, 349 S. Third St., DeKalb. It is home to what church leaders said is the oldest church community in town.
Realigning Plank Road in DeKalb County could cost between $12 and $15 million, the most for a road project in county history, but those numbers aren’t final, County Engineer Nathan Schwartz said this week. While next steps were approved, the work could take years.
Northern Illinois University hosted the Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb Thursday as homecoming festivities continue ahead of Saturday’s game against Toledo.
The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will open its 48th concert season with a “Symphonic Dreamscapes” featuring oboist William Welter.
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists and the Kishwaukee Family YMCA will host a “Fall and Injury Prevention” presentation as part of their Lunch and Learn Educational Series on Oct. 17.
A Northern Illinois University official told DeKalb city leaders this week that when a new building dedicated to Greek life is built on the city’s north side, it will be “transformational for that neighborhood.”
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DeKalb 7th Ward residents are invited to a ward meeting led by Alderman John Walker.
It’s Homecoming Week at Northern Illinois University. From a downtown DeKalb block party, parade and car show, to Bold Spirits Happy Hour and Huskie football vs. Toledo, there's a lot to look forward to.
The DeKalb Public Library will host an after-hours concert featuring folk singer and songwriter Sarah McQuaid.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for patrons to learn about artificial intelligence and ChatGPT.
The Sycamore Republican who was the focus of an assassination threat this summer said he didn’t want that to deter him from serving residents.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for patrons to learn about government backed home equity conversion mortgages.
The owner has plenty of fanfare planned for the shop's grand reopening from its new location in downtown DeKalb. That includes a ribbon cutting, giveaways, refreshments, music and photo ops.
Brothers Country Supply, a family-owned pet supply company with locations in Plano, Morris, Ottawa and Oswego, is looking to expand its footprint within Illinois to include DeKalb.
The DeKalb County History Center will hold “Historic Recipes in Today’s Kitchen” and “Pasta Making Class with Chef Michael Haines” cooking classes this November.
The city of DeKalb’s annual loose leaf collection will begin Monday, Oct. 28, and continue through Friday, Dec. 6, weather permitting.
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists will host a coat drive to collect items for the Sycamore United Methodist Church Coat Ministry.
“Holiday Dreams” tells the story of a mischievous elf who thinks he mailed himself to a tropical island but finds himself delivered to the wrong address. The show features projection mapping, holiday music, holograms, lasers, cirque-performers, acrobats, and daredevils.
Northern Illinois University has announced it will partner with Turtle Beach Co. to support the university’s collegiate esports.
St. Mary’s Catholic School in DeKalb will host its second annual Casino Night fundraiser to support the school.
DeKalb County trick-or-treat hours for Halloween 2024, and seasonal spooky events for the whole family
Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville and Republican challenger Jerry Evans of Warrenville disagree about whether abortion should be legal across America.
In 1970, five young women became fast friends after being alphabetically assigned to live on a wing in Neptune Hall at Northern Illinois University. Half a century later, their graduating class (class of 1974) will be celebrated at the Golden Huskies 50+ Reunion during Homecoming
Laura Anderson, the owner of Create Health Mobility Clinic, who is organizing the Nov. 2 event, said she’s excited to plan Day of the Dead for the second year in a row.
CASA DeKalb County will host its 10th annual Whiskey, Wine and Cheese open house to support its programs and services.
The largest single gift in Northern Illinois University’s history will close the funding gap on a proposed $87 million health care educational center, on track to be built starting in 2026, the university announced Friday.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a seminar Oct. 15 for patrons to learn about children with neuroatypical behaviors and sleep disorders.
A little more than a year ago, Dori Delacruz, who also works for the DeKalb School District 428, set up her own private practice for mental health services, dubbed Walk and Talk with Dori.
Fall can be a surprise when it arrives, but planning for the seasonal transition can keep the garden looking great until frost.
Fall means it's time to visit a pumpkin farm! Check out our list of locations around northern Illinois for some autumn fun.
A partial assessment of Meta’s newly constructed property in DeKalb, which will be abated in future tax cycles, has significantly increased DeKalb County’s property tax base and given officials new tax options to consider.
Stage Coach Players are celebrating the Halloween season with a production of “Blithe Spirit,” which opens Oct. 24 and runs for two weekends.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a program Oct. 15 for patrons to explore Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula.”