Kirkland

The Hiawatha football team practiced this week in preparation for the 2022 season of eight-man football.

Some residents of the village of Kirkland have expressed frustration with the village’s government over the removal of dozens of trees last week to make way for a new curb and storm sewer.

Area youth got their hands dirty Wednesday learning about insects, composting and the role worms play in sustainable food production during the kickoff of a day camp run by the DeKalb County Community Gardens.

The DeKalb County Community Gardens Sustainable Food Safari Camp stopped at Walnut Grove Vocational Farm in Kirkland Wednesday to look for and identify different vegetables and insects.

A new branch of Resource Bank recently opened in Kirkland. The bank is also outfitted with community space area residents and groups are invited to rent out, according to a news release.

The DeKalb County Community Gardens’ Sustainable Food Safari Kids Camp is scheduled to return this month and will feature opportunities to area children to learn about food growth.

After almost 27 years of private practice in Huntley, attorney Michael J. Fleck will wind down his practice and take a new position with Resource Bank in DeKalb.

Events and celebrations have been planned throughout DeKalb County to celebrate Independence Day this year. Here's a list to help you plan your holiday weekend: