Shabbona

Nelly Cheboi, a Shabbona-based software engineer who recently was named CNN Hero of the Year, wants to build 100 more computer labs for schools in Kenya she works with through her nonprofit TechLit Africa.

It's a holiday event-filled weekend in DeKalb County, with family-friendly options at Celebrate the Season and a craft show in Genoa, holiday crafts and tree festival in Sandwich, Freezin' for Food for The Salvation Army and more

The Indian Creek volleyball team met Somonauk Tuesday in the first round of the Aurora Christian Regional.

With Halloween fast approaching, DeKalb County area communities have set trick-or-treat hours for Monday, Oct. 31.

The Indian Creek volleyball team hosted conference foe DePue Thursday night in Shabbona.

The Shabbona Fire District recently received a $1,500 donation from Country Financial to support the purchase of new equipment.

The DeKalb volleyball team traveled to Shabbona Tuesday evening to take on Indian Creek in a nonconference matchup.

A Mendota 18-year-old was killed in a traffic crash at the intersection of University Road and Illinois State Route 30 on Thursday in Shabbona, confirmed DeKalb County Coroner Dennis Miller.

The village of Shabbona was recently chosen as one of 21 cities and towns in Illinois to be awarded a cut of $171,000 in grants to fund community infrastructure projects to promote public safety and access to clean transportation.

Federal, state and local elected officials gathered on 1,280 acres of land in Shabbona Thursday to support legislation that would clear a pathway for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s decades-long pursuit to reclaim land in southern DeKalb County.

The sunflower fields at Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area in Shabbona Township are in their full glory Friday as the blooms are open and plentiful.

A wingshooting class for beginning shotgun shooters will be held at Shabbona Lake State Park, south of Shabbona, in mid-August. Those interested re asked to reserve spots early as space is limited.

A clinic for beginning shotgun shooters will be held Aug. 13 and 14 at Shabbona Lake State Park.

The Lions Fishing Derby for Persons With Disabilities will take place July 21 at Shabbona Lake State Park.

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.