As community colleges take on an evolving role in recent years, Shaw Local News Network is providing details on the compensation of presidents who lead 10 of these publicly funded schools in northern Illinois.

Kishwaukee College this week will host Discover Kish, an event for new students and their families to explore and learn about the college.

Kishwaukee College recently announced the student-athletes nomination for the Arrowhead Conference All-Academic Excellence Team.

Kishwaukee College will partner with ReUp Education to support students reenrolling in college to complete a certificate or degree program.

Eleven DeKalb County area libraries have been awarded more than $295,000 in state grant funding, about half of which is expected to be used to improve library technologies and at least one construction project.

From 2Toots to Pilot Pete's, here's a list of some themed restaurants for a fun-filled meal the whole family can enjoy.

Kishwaukee College will offer six fast-track career programs during the fall semester.

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

Three Kishwaukee College students recently participated in a program meant to encourage those pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering or math.

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:

Looking for something to do this weekend in DeKalb County? Check out Malta Days which kicks off Thursday, DeKalb Pride and march downtown on Saturday, Juneteenth Community Celebration on Sunday and more.

Looking for something to do in DeKalb County this weekend? Check out the Flag Day Car Show at Hy-Vee in Sycamore on Saturday, a youth fishing derby in DeKalb, a performance of "Legally Blonde the Musical" and more Pride Month events.

Kishwaukee College recently named college board of trustees member Linda Mason as the recipient of the John C. Roberts Community Service Award.

Kishwaukee College will offer a fast-track phlebotomy technician program during the summer semester. The program will run from June 2 through Aug. 15.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized 12 students for completing the college’s radiologic technology program during a pinning ceremony.

Kishwaukee College recently celebrated 206 graduating students during its spring 2025 commencement ceremony.

Kishwaukee College recently announced the creation of a bookkeeping certificate, available during the fall semester.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized 24 students for completing the college’s registered nursing program during a pinning ceremony.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized outgoing Board of Trustees Secretary Kathleen Spears and Trustee Kathleen Watkins.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Multiple Kishwaukee College educators and staff recently received accolades for their efforts inside and out of the classroom.

Kishwaukee College will host its annual hybrid spring plant sale May 8 and 9 to support its horticulture program.

Here’s where Rooted for Good's mobile food pantry will be in DeKalb County in May. The pantry is offered free for all who come, no requirements necessary.

Kishwaukee College will offer four fast-track training programs during the summer semester online, in person or in a hybrid format.

Kishwaukee College recently named Diego Gonzalez Zabala as the student trustee on the college’s board of trustees.

Kishwaukee College recently named Tanisha Jones-Robinson as the winner of the college’s 2025 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest and Hilda Osei as the 2025 Gandhi/King Peace Scholarship recipient.

DeKalb Township will partner with Kishwaukee College and the DeKalb County TRIAD to host a Senior Car Clinic on April 25 for residents ages 60 and older to get their car serviced.

Kishwaukee College recently created an Artificial Intelligence Implementation Playbook to address higher education’s changing technology advancements.

Opinion: April has brought the end of Mac & Cheese Madness and the start of spring events, writes Alexis Aviles of the DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Kishwaukee College will include all fees and textbooks in the cost of tuition starting in the summer 2025 semester, a move meant to increase cost transparency for prospective students, college President Laurie Borowicz said.

A two-car crash on a snowy first day of spring sent two men, one from DeKalb and the other from Malta, to the hospital Thursday, authorities said.

The Kishwaukee College horticulture program recently hosted Iowa master florist Julie Poeltler as part of the college’s Artist in Residence program.

Kishwaukee College recently announced the winners of its 2025 Juried High School Student Art Exhibition, which displayed 155 art pieces.

Kishwaukee College launches student information and resource platform

Educational institutions and communities across the nation observed CTE Month in February to raise awareness of the role that CTE plays in preparing students for college and career success.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently distributed $335,355 in scholarships to hundreds of local students for the spring semester.

Kishwaukee College will host a Visit Day for prospective students and their families Feb. 17 at the college, 21193 Malta Road, Malta.

Kishwaukee College will host several workshops and training events to support local businesses and employees this spring.

Kishwaukee College recently announced that its enrollment grew by 15% for the spring semester, compared with last spring.

Multiple DeKalb County area businesses will close Monday for Day Without Immigrants, a national campaign meant to show the importance of immigrant communities. Protests will address 'these times of uncertainty for many of our community members," a business owner said online.

Kishwaukee College will host several discussions and events to celebrate Black History Month throughout February. Events begin Feb. 4.

Kishwaukee College is currently accepting nominations for its 2025 Awards of Excellence.

The funds will be used to provide the departments with new equipment, student testing services and instructor education support, according to a news release.

Opinion: Looking back at 2024, I would describe it as the year of giving back to our students, writes Laurie Borowicz, president of Kishwaukee College.

Kishwaukee College will host a Discover Kish information event for new students and their families on Thursday.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized 27 students for their completion of the college’s registered nursing program during a pinning ceremony.

Kishwaukee College recently celebrated 103 graduating students during its fall 2024 commencement ceremony.

Kishwaukee College will offer six fast-track training programs during the spring semester.

Kishwaukee College will host a commencement ceremony for its fall 2024 semester graduates.

Malta United Methodist Church will host its annual Cookie Walk on Saturday to meet its year-end expenses.