Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of April 26-May 2. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

A teenager guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 fatal stabbing of Sycamore 17-year-old Kaleb McCall was denied a request for a new trial, court records show. He's expected to be sentenced May 27.

A single-family home in Sycamore that sold for $490,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DeKalb County over the past week.

Tom & Jerry's held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday to kick off the rebuilding of the restaurant in its previous location of 1670 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore. The restaurant was destroyed by a fire on Jan. 31 and is currently operating at its temporary location at 265 W. Peace Road in Sycamore.

Sycamore Middle School is set to open its spring production, the musical “The Wizard of Oz,” May 1.

‘Child abuse thrives in secrecy,’ say DeKalb County advocates working to help children live safer lives. At CASA DeKalb County, court-appointed trained advocates are there to prioritize every child's needs.

In an unusual move and at the request of the defendant, a judge on Wednesday set a jury trial to determine the fitness of a Sycamore man accused of murder in the 2025 killings of his parents, Holly Schmidt and Gary Schmidt

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) DeKalb County and Family Service Agency held a Hands Around the Courthouse event Wednesday in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) DeKalb County and Family Service Agency invite the community to Hands Around the Courthouse, at noon Wednesday in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The Sycamore baseball team hosted Kaneland Tuesday night in an Interstate 8 Conference matchup.

Some traffic signals may be flashing or otherwise impacted during ongoing intersection maintenance work expected to begin on May 1 in Sycamore. The work is mostly concentrated along Route 64 in the city's downtown.

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of April 19-25. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

The DeKalb County History Center will be the new host of the Sycamore Farmers Market starting this year. The outdoor space is part of the history center's ongoing expansion project.

Real estate news: The single-family home located at 932 Foxpointe Drive in Sycamore was sold on April 6, for $490,000, or $456 per square foot.

Give DeKalb County returns on May 7 with a community-wide invitation to support nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County. Here's how to donate

The city of Sycamore's Public Works crew is seeking Council approval to expand their equipment.

The Federated Church of Sycamore will hold its annual thrift and plant sale for residents to support its backpack ministry.

Local bookstores in DeKalb and Sycamore are partnering to hold an Independent Bookstore Day Crosstown Bookshop Hop for the community on April 25.

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of April 12-18. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

A single-family home in Sycamore that sold for $490,500 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DeKalb County in the past week.

The Ottawa softball team traveled to Sycamore Friday to take on the Spartans in Interstate 8 Conference action.

Weeks after he was placed on leave, former Sycamore Fire Chief Bart Gilmore resigned this month from the city, and will remain on what the city’s calling “non-disciplinary paid administrative leave” through June 26, amid a departmental shake-up.

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce and the Sycamore Park District will host an event this weekend that’s designed to showcase local businesses and organizations while bringing job seekers closer to potential employers.

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated Sycamore Carpetland USA’s updated showroom.

The Sycamore girls soccer team traveled to Maple Park Monday to take on Kaneland in an Interstate Eight Conference matchup.

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of April 5-11. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Crime fell to a five-year low in 2025 in the city of Sycamore, according to data from a newly released annual report by the Sycamore Police Department.

A single-family residence in Sycamore that sold for $538,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DeKalb County during the past week

Local organizers are inviting the community to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society at an upcoming fundraiser on Sunday at Portillo’s in Sycamore.

A judge on this week set a date for a hearing to determine if a Sycamore man charged with murder in the 2025 killings of his parents, Gary A. Schmidt, 60, and Holly S. Schmidt, 59, will be declared fit to stand trial.

Sycamore High School’s Key Club Service Organization will hold its annual Awareness Night to educate students on the community’s realities surrounding homelessness. The club is also welcoming donations for area charities.

A six-figure contract for a project that officials believe could help mitigate a flooding risk was unanimously approved by the Sycamore City Council on Monday.

Sample 21 curated wines with small bites at participating businesses in downtown Sycamore.

As Illinois considers new limits on data centers, northern Illinois lawmakers, union workers, and municipal leaders gathered in Springfield on Wednesday for the first of three legislative hearings on data center development, local impact, and energy use

The Sycamore school board agreed to a multi-year contract with the Sycamore Education Association during a March 31 board meeting.

The Sycamore baseball team took on Freeport Tuesday afternoon at the Sycamore Community Sports Complex.

A partnership between local funders and educators will strengthen coordination of early childhood initiatives serving families across DeKalb County.

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of March 29-April 4. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

A single-family home in Sycamore that sold for $685,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DeKalb County during the past week

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, is accepting applications for a paid summer internship for high school and college students to receive state legislative work experience.

A teenager found guilty in February of second-degree murder in the 2023 fatal stabbing of Sycamore 17-year-old Kaleb McCall has filed a motion for a new trial, court records show.

A single-family residence located at 1126 Arneita Street in Sycamore changed owners on March 18.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from April 3, including Sycamore Mayor Harold "Red" Johnson winning an eighth term in 1985

Officials believe a lightning strike Thursday morning could be responsible for a fire in a residential section of Sycamore that impacted power in the area.

KVAL’s next general meeting is set for 7 p.m. April 2 at the gallery. The league will present awards honoring DeKalb and Sycamore high school students as part of its “Art of Giving” program

Here are some gas prices in DeKalb and the surrounding area on Tuesday, March 31,

A crowd of about 80 people led by several area Christian pastors began Holy Week in Sycamore on Sunday by affirming that Jesus was a brown-skinned immigrant who stood up for the poor, fed the hungry, peacefully protested violence and called out injustice.

Check out some pictures captured by Shaw Local photographers from some of the Daily Chronicle's top news and sports stories this week: March 23-29, 2026.

The late DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy Christina Musil is being remembered two years after she was killed in a DUI crash while on duty.

A new scholarship is honoring the memory of longtime DeKalb police officer Jim Rhoades, and will support DeKalb High School graduates pursuing careers in law enforcement.