Kate Santillan

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently awarded $124,250 in program enhancement funds for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Teenagers in sixth through 12th grades are invited to sound off against DeKalb Public Library teen staff in various games to celebrate winter break.

Adults 18 and older will be able to create personalized take-home dryer balls during a hands-on program at the DeKalb Public Library.

A longtime Sycamore educator’s life and legacy is being honored with a new endowment fund.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized 26 students for completing the college’s registered nursing program during a pinning ceremony.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer a “Winter Solstice Mindful Movement” program for community members to end the year on a calming note.

The DeKalb County History Center’s new $1.8 million outdoor expansion is expected to open in May.

The city of Batavia’s next Books Between Bites program will include a discussion about the annual feature “Christmas Past” by retired WBBM News Radio editor Jim Benes.

The United Church of Sandwich’s United Kids After School program recently filled Operation Christmas Boxes as part of a Samaritan’s Purse project.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb will host an indoor farmers and artisans market fundraiser Saturday, meant to raise funds to finance a new roof.

The Marseilles Public Library, 155 E. Bluff St., will host several programs and events in December.

Five individuals and one team have been selected as 2026 inductees to the Ottawa Township High School Hall of Fame.

The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund will award grants to nine projects during 2026.

Mendota High School counselors Mitch Landgraf and Rachel Tarr were recently honored by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for their efforts to support students and families during the financial aid process.

The Women Inspired Network recently awarded $8,000 in grants to local nonprofits during its ninth annual Celebration of Giving Sunday, Dec. 9.