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July 01, 2025
Shaw Local

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Declaration of Independence presentation July 3 in DeKalb

Declaration of Independence presentation July 3 in DeKalb

Community members are invited to learn about the significance of the signing of the Declaration of Independence during a free presentation this week in DeKalb just in time for July 4.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 30, 2025 at 6:38 pm CDT

Sycamore art gallery’s Young Picasso program starts in July

Sycamore art gallery’s Young Picasso program starts in July

Here’s what’s happening at Kishwaukee Valley Art League in July

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Learn about DeKalb-area resource to help with housing, safety, domestic abuse

Learn about DeKalb-area resource to help with housing, safety, domestic abuse

The DeKalb Public Library will host a Safe Passage informational booth July 3 for residents to learn about the organization’s services.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 30, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

Here’s where mobile food pantry will be in DeKalb County in July

Here’s where mobile food pantry will be in DeKalb County in July

Here's where Rooted for Good's free mobile food pantry will be throughout DeKalb County in July. The resource is available for all, no requirements necessary.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 30, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

$4.5M in street maintenance continues in DeKalb. Here’s what starts Monday

$4.5M in street maintenance continues in DeKalb. Here’s what starts Monday

The city of DeKalb’s $4.5 million street maintenance program remains underway, with more work expected to begin Monday.

By Megann Horstead●
June 30, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Kishwaukee College nursing student awarded Lifelong Learning Award

Kishwaukee College nursing student awarded Lifelong Learning Award

Kishwaukee College nursing student Tasha Kimble recently was bestowed a Lifelong Learning Award by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

NIU awarded funding for theater program

NIU awarded funding for theater program

NIU is the first public university to receive funds from the Sarah Siddons Society. The university is the fifth Chicago-area college to receive scholarship funds.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Somonauk library’s Tot Tales program begins July 2

Somonauk library’s Tot Tales program begins July 2

Families are invited to bring their babies and young children to the Somonauk Public Library next month for a chance to enjoy some fun enrichment.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 29, 2025 at 3:00 pm CDT

DeKalb County Master Gardeners annual Garden Walk is July 12

DeKalb County Master Gardeners annual Garden Walk is July 12

The University of Illinois Extension DeKalb County Master Gardeners will host its 16th annual Garden Walk July 12 in DeKalb, Genoa and Sycamore.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 29, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Learn about NIU preschool options in DeKalb

Learn about NIU preschool options in DeKalb

Families looking to learn more about preschool options for their children in DeKalb are invited to check out an information booth next month hosted by Northern Illinois University.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 29, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT
Resource Bank Classics Club holds Ladies Night Out event

Resource Bank Classics Club holds Ladies Night Out event

Resource Bank’s Classics Club recently held a Ladies Night Out event for members. The club offers customers ages 50 and older opportunities for social events and trips.

By Kate Santillan●
June 29, 2025 at 9:00 am CDT
Remembering Ron Modell, pioneer of NIU’s jazz program dead at 90: ‘His legacy spread love and joy’

Remembering Ron Modell, pioneer of NIU’s jazz program dead at 90: ‘His legacy spread love and joy’

Loved ones are remembering Ronald Modell, founder of Northern Illinois University’s jazz program, for the love he had for music, the joy he brought to teaching and the laughs he shared along the way. He died at his home on June 10.

By Megann Horstead●
June 29, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Recent Articles

Declaration of Independence presentation July 3 in DeKalb

Declaration of Independence presentation July 3 in DeKalb


Sycamore art gallery’s Young Picasso program starts in July

Sycamore art gallery’s Young Picasso program starts in July


Learn about DeKalb-area resource to help with housing, safety, domestic abuse

Learn about DeKalb-area resource to help with housing, safety, domestic abuse


Here’s where mobile food pantry will be in DeKalb County in July

Here’s where mobile food pantry will be in DeKalb County in July


$4.5M in street maintenance continues in DeKalb. Here’s what starts Monday

$4.5M in street maintenance continues in DeKalb. Here’s what starts Monday


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