Every March brings a little madness. As the Kaneland Knights boys basketball team looks to cap an undefeated season at state finals, district officials announced all classes are canceled on Friday.

DeKalb city leaders this week have approved a measure to help clean up the city’s zoning map.

The Sycamore Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended that the City Council approve a zoning change request that will impact an anticipated rebuild of Tom & Jerry’s restaurant. A Council vote is still needed.

The city of Sycamore swore in a new interim fire chief Tuesday in a ceremony that wasn’t publicized, days after an abrupt leadership change in the Sycamore Fire Department left many questions still unanswered.

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Kendall, La Salle, DeKalb and Grundy counties that is expected to impact Ottawa, Marseilles, Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Joliet and more.

To better promote respectful communication, the DeKalb City Council this week adopted a civility pledge to temper what officials called rising tensions around government nationwide.

Groups of local activists will take to the streets this month in a display of solidarity to mark the latest “No Kings” protest in DeKalb, featuring music, food, a march, and more, according to a news release.

Update on Saturday's house fire in Somonauk: One woman injured in the fire has died, authorities said Monday. More details have emerged about the fire, including about a bystander who helped.

In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, DeKalb Township is looking to leave an impact by distributing and planting 250 trees throughout the community, according to a news release.