Sandwich

The parade route was changed slightly because of the North Main Street reconstruction project, which recently got underway.

The Sandwich Freedom Days parade starts at 10 a.m. A map of the two-mile parade route is posted on the Park District’s website, sandwichparkdistrict.org.

You can help Kendall County families to keep their children clean, dry and healthy by participating in the community diaper drive at the Plano Library.

The Sandwich Public Library District, 925 S. Main St., will host several programs and events in July.

Sandwich Opera House in downtown Sandwich is in need of roof gutter work.

The Indian Valley Theatre will host auditions this month for residents ages 13 and older for its upcoming “Tillie the Teller” and “Ghosts and Gold” and other performances at the Sandwich Fair.

From food trucks and live music to family-friendly festivities, here is a roundup of places to enjoy the Fourth of July across Kendall County:

DeKalb County has several festivals in July and around the Fourth of July holiday to view fireworks and enjoy other family-friendly activities.

Illinois school districts are facing uncertainty after the Trump administration abruptly froze more than $6 billion in federal education grants nationwide, including an estimated $240 million intended for Illinois K-12 schools.

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:

A longtime attorney for the County of La Salle has been made a judge.

Splash pads are open for the summer around DeKalb County. Here’s what to know.

The Minnesota-based Americana band will perform at Roberts Family Farm on Thursday, July 10.

Sandwich has decided to implement its own grocery tax in light of the state’s 1% grocery tax expiring on Jan. 1.

Looking for things to do in DeKalb County? Check out the CASA 5K Color Run in Sycamore, Sunday at Sandwich Market, Kids Concerts in the Park in DeKalb and more.

Municipalities that want to implement a 1% local grocery tax that would take effect on Jan. 1 must approve an ordinance and file it with the Illinois Department of Revenue by Oct. 1.

The Sandwich Police Department launched its Walk & Talk initiative last year.

K9 Social Sunday will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. June 1 at the Sandwich Park District’s Troeger Dog Park.

High school seniors, college undergraduates and students from across DeKalb County celebrated milestones in their educational journeys this month. Check out photos from various ceremonies here.

The $5.9 million project involves the reconstruction of North Main Street from the north railroad right-of-way to Knights Road near Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital in Sandwich.

The Indian Valley Theatre recently named Grace Anderson, Keygan Hake, Asher Munar and Brendan Massey recipients of the 2025 IVT Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship.

Fay’s will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. today in the former bank building at 21 Gletty Road. The grilled onsite catering service also has a pop-up drive-thru in Waterman.

This high-visibility seat belt enforcement initiative will run to May 27, coinciding with the Memorial Day holiday.

Brown-Miller American Legion Post 181 in Sandwich and Lewis P. Schultz VFW Post 1486 in Sandwich will host Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday to honor and remember those who have died in service to the nation.

Sandwich Police Chief Kevin Senne will receive an annual salary of $126,021 as part of the new contract, which will expire on April 30, 2026.

The Sandwich Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the high school.

For those who would like to learn more about the project, there will be a pre-construction open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22 at the Sandwich Council Chambers, City Hall Annex, 128 East Railroad St. in downtown Sandwich.

Here is a schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area for the week ahead.

The Indian Valley Theatre is accepting registration for its Summer Children’s and Teen Theatre Workshops.

Covering May 11 through May 17, here's a schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area for the coming week.

Covering May 4 through May 10, 2025, here's a schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator area for the coming week.

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.

Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham was reelected to a second term in the April 1 election.

Covering April 27 through May 3, here's a schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area for the coming week.

A concert featuring folk singer, songwriter Mark Dvorak will be held at the Sandwich Public Library to support the Diaper Closet, a nonprofit that provides diapers and wipes to families in need.

Several Northwestern Medicine sites will offer drive-up locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday for community members to safely dispose of unused medications.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.

Covering April 20 through April 26, here's a schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area.

The Kendall County Community Food Pantry serves not only Kendall County, but DeKalb and LaSalle counties as well. It serves an average of 450 families a week.

The United Church of Sandwich is hosting its annual Pork Chop Drive-Thru BBQ from 4-5:30 p.m. on April 27, at at 512 Lions Road, across from the Sandwich High School.

Voters in Kendall County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Looking for something to do this upcoming Easter weekend in DeKalb County? Check out some ideas here, along with previews for local family-friendly events to expect this spring.

Voters in La Salle and Bureau counties this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham faced two opponents in the April 1 consolidated election – 4th Ward Alderman Rick Whitecotton, whose term expires in April, and aircraft mechanic Colton Otto.

Legislation that recently passed the Illinois House bans specific mascots and logos related to Native American names and imagery. The legislation would require Illinois K-12 schools with these mascots to replace them.

The Indian Valley Vocational Center recently announced its Outstanding Spring Students for the 2024 to 2025 school year.

Here's our schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area for the week of April 13 through April 19.

The Federated Church will host its annual spring rummage sale to benefit Open Door Rehabilitation Center on April 25 and 26.

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.

Families across DeKalb County can look forward to a variety of festive egg hunts and community events as Easter approaches on April 20. Check out the Daily Chronicle's list