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Cassie's Popcorn turns 100 in Sycamore Thursday, and the community is invited. Plus the annual Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show and more this weekend in DeKalb County
The 2024 Cruisin’ to Genoa Car Show has been canceled due to safety concerns stemming from ongoing downtown construction, Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Krissy Johnson said Wednesday. She said the event will return next year.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from May 13 to 31, 2024.
The northern portion of DeKalb County reported more significant damage from Monday’s storms than other areas, authorities said. Wind damaged utility poles, and downed trees and wires. Hundreds remain without power, ComEd reports.
Overturned trailers in Cortland, power outages that briefly shut down air conditioning at DeKalb County Jail in Sycamore, a car in a flooded ditch in Genoa and downed power lines in DeKalb were all caused by severe weather Sunday night, authorities said. More on the way:
More severe thunderstorms hit DeKalb County Monday night adding to the wind damage and flooding caused by Sunday night's weather.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from May 6 to May 10, 2024.
DeKalb County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Jim Burgh said the man allegedly crashed a 2017 Kia near the area of Genoa and Pierce roads Sunday, and attempted to flee the scene by knocking on a nearby resident’s door asking to use a phone.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 29 to May 5, 2024.
A Huntley teenager was among six others hospitalized during two separate car crashes at the same intersection of Melms Road and Illinois Route 23 in northern Genoa less than 24 apart, authorities said Friday.
The Genoa-Kingston girls basketball team, under new head coach Doug Brewington, held a summer practice Wednesday at the school.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 15 to April 21, 2024.
In 1996, Beth Fowler purchased a large facility at 303 W. Main St. in Genoa. By the late 2000s, she had about 60 students in each class and counting, so she purchased the St. Charles facility at 3720 Illinois Ave.
Daytime high temperatures in DeKalb aren’t expected to dip below 80 degrees until next month, according to the National Weather Service, and some DeKalb County municipalities are preparing to help residents out of the heat.
Rylie Stoffregen and Reagan Tomlinson, both of Genoa, were named the recipients of Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists 2024 Health and Wellness Scholarship.
A North Aurora man was sentenced to 6 years in prison this week after he pleaded guilty to a 2021 attack on a boy with autism during a school bus ride from Camelot Center for Autism in Genoa, according to DeKalb County court records.
Genoa Days kicked off Wednesday night with it’s usual pageantry and fanfare, and as the sun set on the first day of the yearly festival two Genoa teenagers were named king and queen.
As summer approaches, so do seasonal events, festivals and more in DeKalb County. Here’s your guide to what’s going on in communities around you:
Genoa resident Delaney Hemann was named an Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture scholarship recipient for the 20-2025 academic year.
The Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society Museum’s 1950s caboose renovation.
Sparks Fly: A Taylor Swift Experience will play an all-ages show on Saturday, June 1, and Petty Union: A Tribute to Tom Petty will perform on Saturday, June 8.
DeKalb County-area veterans groups, cities and organizers will host Memorial Day events throughout the county for the public to come together to honor all who’ve died in service to the country. Here's what's happening May 27:
The Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of The Inventors Lab’s new facility.
Kick off your summer at the 88th annual Genoa Days, taking place June 5 through June 8 in downtown Genoa on Route 72, writes Sarah Ludwig, a firefighter/paramedic with the Genoa-Kingston Fire Protection District.
The Genoa-Kingston High School Class of 2024 celebrated the conclusion of their high school journey Saturday during a commencement ceremony at the high school.
The Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated Keep it Poppin’ joining the community with a ribbon-cutting April 27, according to a news release.
The Genoa-Kingston Kiwanis Club is part of a global volunteers organization dedicated to improving the world.
Looking for something to do with the kids or whole family this summer in DeKalb County? Here's a few ideas:
DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 1 to 5, 2024.
The finalists will compete on the first day of Genoa Days set for June 5 on the main stage in downtown Genoa. Those crowned will be awarded $1,000.
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The Genoa Lions Club recently volunteered to spread mulch at three different Genoa Park District parks.
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High chemical levels found in a section of the Kishwaukee River in DeKalb County could be hurting the health of animals, officials said Thursday as they continue work on a plan aimed at protecting its watershed.
The Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society will host its annual garage sale in April. The group also is collecting items to be used for the sale.
NatureFest will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Russell Woods Forest Preserve, 11750 Illinois Route 72, Genoa.
Opinion: With the weather warming up and the color of green starting to reappear everywhere, Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Krissy Johnson can’t help but be excited about upcoming spring and summer Kishwaukee Valley Wanderer events.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from March 1-7, 2024
A group dedicated to restoring waters in the Kishwaukee River watershed will host a public meeting next week and invites residents, especially those who live in the northern DeKalb County watershed, to weigh in on plans to steward the land.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from Feb. 13 to 29, 2024.
Easter Sunday is March 31. Here’s a non-exhaustive rundown of where you can take the kiddos this year on family-friendly Easter egg hunts across DeKalb County:
DeKalb County property transfers filed from Jan. 29 to Feb. 12, 2024.
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St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, and multiple DeKalb County area events are lined up to help the community celebrate this week:
Genoa-Kingston School District 424 will hold open registration for families to enroll their children in Kingston Elementary School classes through Thursday.
“Glitter & Doom,” a musical romance directed by Genoa-Kingston High School graduate Tom Gustafson and written by his partner, Cory Krueckeberg, made its silver screen debut recently in New York and Los Angeles. It debuts in Chicago this weekend.
Opinion: Come visit the Genoa Hometown Expo and Family Fair this Saturday at Genoa-Kingston High School with more than 50 vendors, writes Krissy Johnson of the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from Jan. 1 to 11, 2024.
The Genoa Garden Club will host a meeting featuring guest speaker Terry Hannan.