Stories about Somonauk, Illinois
Here’s what’s happening at the Somonauk Library in August:
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.
Beth Findley Smith, a Somonauk Republican and La Salle County Board member, was one of Illinois’ 10 at-large delegates for Donald J. Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Somonauk Police Chief Bill King said he could immediately tell that the strange sound he heard in the early morning hours wasn’t a byproduct of severe weather that had passed through hours before – it was an earthquake, felt across the region.
No one was injured after two train cars carrying coal derailed Wednesday, leaving most railroad crossings in the village of Somonauk blocked for two hours, Somonauk Police Chief Bill King said. This is a developing story.
Two train cars carrying coal on a BNSF Railway train traveling eastbound derailed Wednesday morning on the west side of Somonauk. One train car rolled over on its side and the incident left most railroad crossings in the village blocked for two hours. No one was injured in the crash.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 29 to May 5, 2024.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 22 to 28, 2024.
The Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. La Salle St., will host a number of programs and events in July.
The Fox Valley YMCA, Sandwich Park District, Village of Somonauk and Growing Hope Globally are sponsoring a Charity Pickleball Tournament on Sunday, June 23.
The DeKalb County Community Foundation has announced the creation of the Eric J. Gabriel Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund was created by the family of Eric J. Gabriel who died Aug. 2, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Here are the La Salle County marriage licenses from May 20 through May 31, 2024.
Here's what's happening in June at the Somonauk Public Library
The La Salle County Health Department received confirmation a robin from Somonauk tested positive for West Nile virus.
No children were injured Thursday after a Somonauk school bus crash that authorities said was caused by a Somonauk man who suffered a medical emergency.
County Highway 2 (East 2351st Road), also known as Hoxsey Road, in Northville Township, just south of Somonauk, will be closed for a culvert replacement beginning Monday, May 20.
A resolution opposing any name change for Starved Rock State Park sailed Thursday through the La Salle County Board.
The La Salle County Board will vote Thursday on a resolution opposing any attempt to rename Starved Rock State Park. A board committee unanimously advanced a draft resolution Monday.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from March 15 to 22, 2024.
The Illinois Valley All-Star Basketball Games returned for the first time since 2019 with games Saturday at St. Bede.
The rosters were announced for the Illinois Valley All-Star Basketball Games, which are Saturday at St. Bede.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from March 1-7, 2024
The Bureau Valley boys and girls track and field teams won the titles at the Rollie Morris Invitational at Hall.
Culvert replacement work on County Highway 2, also known as East 2351st Road or Hoxsey Road, about ½ mile south of La Salle Street in Somonauk, has been extended through May, weather permitting, the La Salle County Health Department said on Thursday.
The Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. La Salle St., has a number of upcoming events and programming in April. Here's what's happening:
DeKalb County property transfers filed from Feb. 13 to 29, 2024.
For the first time since 2019, the Illinois Valley All-Star Games will be played this spring April 20 at St. Bede. The players for the game were announced Tuesday.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from Jan. 29 to Feb. 12, 2024.
DeKalb County property transfers filed from Jan. 16 to 26, 2024.
St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, and multiple DeKalb County area events are lined up to help the community celebrate this week:
DeKalb County property transfers filed from Jan. 1 to 11, 2024.
A Somonauk woman was hospitalized Thursday after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Sandwich, authorities said.
A portion of County Highway 2, also known as East 2351st Road and Hoxsey Road, will be closed starting Monday for culvert replacement. The project is located ¼ mile south of Somonauk city limits.
A La Salle County Board member’s objection challenging the legality of President Joe Biden’s nomination papers in Illinois recently was denied.
Marquette Academy second grader Jonathan Findley, son of La Salle County Board Member Beth Findley Smith, R-Somonauk, and Michael Findley, led the “Pledge of Allegiance” at the inaugural Illinois Republican Party Bank Your Vote Gala in Rosemont this past weekend.
La Salle County is a non-sanctuary county after Thursday's vote. With that said, there is an emergency plan in place to care for migrants temporarily should they be left in the county.
Here are the La Salle County marriage licenses for Jan. 15 through Jan. 31, 2024.
A La Salle County board member filed an objection challenging the legality of President Joe Biden’s nomination papers in Illinois.
The Leland community is working to help families displaced by a Saturday morning fire.
Former Trump national security advisor Michael Flynn’s children’s book reading, initially set at the Somonauk Public Library, now will occur at the Fox River Lutheran Church in Sheridan.
The Somonauk Library Board decided to host a book reading by former national security advisor Michael Flynn, after it initially cancelled the event. Its meeting drew 75 people appealing the initial cancellation decision.
A La Salle County Board member attended the first hearing for an objection she made challenging the legality of President Joe Biden’s nomination papers in Illinois.
La Salle County still does not have a no-sanctuary resolution. Two more committees will have input before the County Board takes final action on what to do with possible unscheduled drop offs of migrants.
The following schools, organizations and businesses have closed, canceled or modified their schedules Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties as a result of wind chill advisories.
A Somonauk man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child when he was 17 has been ordered by a DeKalb County judge to undergo a psychiatric evaluation as he awaits potential trial, court records show.
With a winter storm warning issued for La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties until Wednesday morning, the following schools, organizations and businesses have closed, canceled or modified their schedules.
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, in partnership with the Illinois Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts, recently issued more than $13,000 in grants to nine local nonprofits for spring and summer projects.
The McHenry County Museum and Historical Society's new director, Wayne Duerkes, talks about need for additional space and love of northern Illinois history in the 19th century.
Just like Santa Claus, woodworker Bob Fredrick is busy this time of year.
An 18-year-old from DeKalb County has been hit with nearly 30 felony charges all related to allegations of criminal sexual abuse and kidnapping of a child. The charges stem from alleged sexual assaults that occurred when he was still 17, court records show.