More than 20 organizations across Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida will present “A Binding Truth,” a documentary about the legacy of slavery and racial healing, at multiple locations from Sept. 10 to 16.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently handed out $218,866 in scholarships to hundreds of local students for the fall semester.

The Elmhurst History Museum has opened “World of Tomorrow: A Century of Progress,” an exhibit celebrating the 1933-34 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago.

The Glen Ellyn Park District will hold the Lake Ellyn One-Mile Classic and Kids Dash will begin at 8 a.m. Sept. 14, at Lake Ellyn Park

GPS Parent Series: Navigating Health Families will present Be the Parent You Want to Be: End Reactive Parenting Habits and Find Peace at Home with guest speaker Hunter Clarke-Fields at noon and 7 p.m. Sept. 11, via Zoom.

St. Charles-based 93 Octane Brewery is hosting a charity campaign all month to raise awareness for and support Cal’s Angels, an organization that supports children with cancer.

Teens and adults can learn how to use a laser cutter to create a bracelet during a workshop at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a seated exercise program for adults of every fitness level.

The Paw Paw Illinois Lions Club will hold its second annual Paw Paw Festival to honor the village’s story.

Three different developments that could bring new housing and commercial buildings to Sycamore are up for city consideration Monday, documents show. Proposals include luxury apartments, single-family homes and commercial space.

Glen Ellyn police said they have made an additional arrest stemming from a large gathering of young people at a park district pool on the day after the Fourth of July.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a National Alliance on Mental Illness information booth for residents to learn about the organization’s resources. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

After dozens of seats were damaged at Sycamore State Theater in what was described by theater owners as an act of vandalism, the historic downtown spot has paired with Hy-Vee to raise funds for new seats.

Promise Grants support charitable community organizations serving underserved and often overlooked populations throughout DeKalb County, as well as projects related to healthcare and affordable housing within DeKalb Township.

Here's where Rooted for Good's mobile food pantry will be across DeKalb County in September. The pantry is open to all in need, no requirements necessary.

The DuPage County Community Services Department is offering energy assistance

Column: Meditation can be quite a strenuous workout. Most people don’t realize they can control their personal mind chatter, writes Joan Budilovsky.

A DeKalb mother has filed a lawsuit against DeKalb School District 428, records show. Shannon Stoker argues in the court filing that district staff neglected her son's needs when his whereabouts were unknown on his first day of Kindergarten last year.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, and state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, will hold a coffee and conversations event for constituents to discuss state issues.

Residents can participate in wellness program as part of the Sycamore Public Library’s new Serenity Saturdays series.

The 10th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will make its return Saturday, September 13 outdoors at the Elmhurst History Museum

The League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area will sponsor a program on recent Supreme Court decisions on Sept. 25

The powers afforded to the oft-riddled DeKalb city clerk’s office may be more limited than in the past, but Bradley Hoey says he’s not letting it deter him from carrying out the work expected by voters. "I'm failing retirement and I'm loving it," Hoey said.

Good customer service and a diverse selection of libations have helped Main Street Wines & Spirits in Countryside succeed for 40 years.

The public is invited to Belle Vue Park on Friday for a ribbon cutting for “The Bridge at Belle Vue Park,” followed by a community bike ride. “The Bridge at Belle Vue Park,” connects Belle Vue Lane to the south via a 10-foot shared-use path with Virgil Gilman Trail.

The Sandwich Fair runs through Sunday, Sept. 7, and the DeKalb Kite Fest is also set for Sept. 7 at Kiwanis Park.

The Indian Valley Theatre will hold melodrama performances of “Ghosts and Gold” and “Tillie the Teller” at the Sandwich Fair.

The St. Charles Public Library will partner with workNet Batavia this month to host its second annual career fair featuring local employers looking for new hires.

An Indianapolis-based real estate firm has acquired a long-idle strip mall site at the front door to downtown Lisle.

Column: Pollution prevention is vital to protect the environment and is everyone’s responsibility, writes Linda Srygler of DeKalb Citizens' Environmental Commission.

A lifelong DeKalb County resident and educator has announced her plans to be the next superintendent for the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education. Carmen Siragusa is the current assistant regional superintendent.

The topic of child pornography is a serious and complex issue that affects many people.

The People’s Resource Center will hold a fall career and resource fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3.

Record stories that captured people's attention in years passed.

Despite not being on the agenda for the most recent DeKalb County Board meeting, multiple people used that meeting to speak against a proposed nearly 2,000-acre commercial solar energy facility in central DeKalb County.

he DuPage County Clerk’s Office was a no-show for a scheduled budget presentation at the county board’s finance committee meeting Tuesday — one day after a judge ruled the clerk must follow the county’s accounting procedures.

The village of Shorewood recently issued a new seasonal business license to Spirit Halloween.

Glen Ellyn has promoted John Hubsky to public works director, succeeding longtime director Dave Buckley, who retired in August after 35 years of service to the village

The Sycamore Lions Club will hold a cookie crawl to support Sycamore-area families fighting pediatric cancer.

The Stage Coach Players will open its next production, the musical “Next to Normal,” on Sept. 11. The musical is scheduled to run for two weeks. “Next to Normal” tells the story of the effect of a mother’s bipolar disorder on her family.

Amid some recent public outcry over an incoming $500 million data center build in Batavia, the city could take action to limit the center to 1,000 gallons of water per day, amended contract drafts show.

Check out some of the top pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network the week of Aug. 24-31, 2025.

DuPage County will spend up to $147,000 to have a pair of lobbying firms represent their interests in Springfield for another year.

The summer I was six years old, I began first grade at Church School in Wheatland Township. In those days, we had no kindergarten, and neither did we have anything like “Sesame Street,” so all the basic learning was done during our first grade year.

Nonprofit leaders, volunteers and board members from throughout DeKalb County will gather Sept. 24 for Nonprofit Day at Faranda’s Banquet Center in DeKalb.

The DeKalb Park District will hold its 20th annual DeKalb Kite Fest next week. Highlights include giant inflatable kites and seasonal activities such as a kite-themed craft station.

Adults will be able to trade in lightly used clothing and swap houseplants during a monthly sustainability swap at the DeKalb Public Library.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce and city of Batavia officials recently celebrated Pulte Homes new Ashton Ridge subdivision.

Plans for a Marriott-branded hotel were met favorably by DeKalb city leaders this week, as project leaders sought a proposed tax-sharing agreement after the hotel developer blamed tariffs and inflation for rising construction costs. A final vote is expected in September.

The September Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore Series at the DeKalb County History Center will feature a program on the city of Sycamore’s Good Tymes picnics.