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A man is facing multiple criminal charges of animal neglect and cruelty after a months-long investigation led by state authorities which they said uncovered dozens of dead livestock carcasses on his Sandwich property, court records show.
Sandwich Antique Mart, the oldest antique store in Sandwich, will celebrate 35 years in business with a special storewide sale and cake.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from May 13 to 31, 2024.
Beginning the week of Monday, July 22, the city of Sandwich will be making street and sidewalk improvements in two specific areas.
The event will feature Illiana remote-control rollers, beer tent, Cruise Night with food vendors, petting zoo, tractor pull and much more at the Sandwich Fairgrounds.
The Sandwich VFW Post 1486 will sponsor a rib dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at 713 S. Main St.
The earthquake Monday in southern DeKalb County near Somonauk was likely caused by an ancient fault line that runs through northern Illinois, a Northern Illinois University professor said.
The Sandwich Committee of the Whole Council meetings beginning next month will start at 7 p.m. followed by the regular City Council meetings. The change is set to go into effect Aug. 5.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from May 6 to May 10, 2024.
To thank customers for their 35 years of supporting Sandwich Antique Mart, the store will offer a 20% discount on all items during a customer appreciation party from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 28.
Whitetail Ridge Golf Club's Brunch on the Farm will include a variety of specialty foods, drinks and more.
The Sandwich Police Department continues to reach out to residents to find out what is on their minds.
The Sandwich Police Department has announced a new enforcement effort to crack down on speeding.
Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham is proposing the city lower the speed limit in the downtown and possibly regulate smoking in front of businesses as a way to make the downtown more welcoming.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 29 to May 5, 2024.
The streets of downtown Sandwich on July 6 were lined with families watching the Sandwich Park District's Freedom Days Parade.
Community members lined the streets as Sandwich held a Freedom Parade on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
The Sandwich City Council is looking at changing the order of its meetings to allow for more discussion prior to voting on an item.
Oswego’s Fourth of July Fireworks display will start at approximately 9:30 p.m. at Prairie Point Park on Thursday July 4. Rain date is July 5.
Sandwich residents found out more details about the planned reconstruction of a section of North Main Street and the Pratt Road bridge replacement during a June 26 open house.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 22 to 28, 2024.
Here is a schedule of fireworks in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties, as well as some neighboring communities for the 2024 summer season.
Here’s where you can watch July 4 fireworks this week in DeKalb County:
The Indian Valley Theatre will host auditions for its upcoming “Bad to the Last Drop” and “Malled” melodrama performances and the October production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church will host a Parish Fest for community members Saturday.
Sandwich Park District will host a Freedom Days parade and celebration with fireworks, food trucks and vendors on Saturday, July 6.
The open house will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the City Hall Annex, 128 E. Railroad St. in downtown Sandwich.
Sandwich Community Unit School District 430 received $10,000 to purchase audio equipment for school performances
Summer is heating up. Here is where you can go to cool off this weekend in Kendall County
Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham was elected mayor in April 2021.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 15 to April 21, 2024.
The Fox Valley YMCA, Sandwich Park District, Village of Somonauk and Growing Hope Globally are sponsoring a Charity Pickleball Tournament on Sunday, June 23.
Here are the La Salle County marriage licenses for June 3 through June 14, 2024.
Musil, a Labrador Retriever, was sworn in at the June 17 Sandwich City Council meeting. The new police dog was named in honor of the late Christina Musil, 35, a mother of three and deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 8 to April 14, 2024.
The $3.4 million project, which started in March, is being funded by local, state and federal funds.
This weekend check out Hopkins Park's new playground and racquet courts and exercise your green thumb at DeKalb County Community Gardens. Comin later this summer: Sycamore Parks Foundation pickleball tournament and the 53rd Sandwich Early Day Engine Show.
Here is a listing of honor rolls from La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties schools for the final quarter, semester or trimester of the 2023-2024 school year.
PrairieFest in Oswego will include carnival thrills, games, food vendors, live music, a 5K, raffle prizes and more this Thursday through Sunday.
The United Church of Sandwich will host their annual Free Hot Dog Drive-Thru Lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays, June 15 and July 20. All are welcome.
Sandwich High School announced its honor roll for the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year.
Kaley Letcher, a Sandwich High School graduate, is the daughter of Plano Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Tiffany Forristall
Here are the La Salle County marriage licenses from May 20 through May 31, 2024.
Sandwich Lions Club will host a BBQ event to support the Lou Brady Memorial Scholarship Fund on their 75th anniversary.
A Sandwich man was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison for shooting a Leland woman, who survived.
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:
A 69-year-old Sandwich woman died following a single-vehicle rollover crash near Millington in La Salle County.
Magnolia On Main boutique store at 113 S. Main St. in downtown Sandwich to close its doors by the end of June.
Sandwich Lions Club announces recipients of the 2024 Sandwich Lions Club Citizenship Award and Lou Brady Scholarships.
A self-serve beverage station is just the latest addition to Roberts Family Farm, located at 905 S. County Line Road, Sandwich. The grand opening for the beverage station will take place June 7.