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July 26, 2025
Shaw Local

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No progress at long-vacant DeKalb hospital in 3 years

No progress at long-vacant DeKalb hospital in 3 years

A DeKalb housing development that would have seen 32 apartments built in a 103-year-old building that’s been vacant for more than 30 years may not happen, according to the city of DeKalb.

By Kelsey Rettke●
July 26, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Earlville man sentenced to 6 years in prison for stealing $1.2M from person with dementia

Earlville man sentenced to 6 years in prison for stealing $1.2M from person with dementia

In 2022, Bradley Goodbred was charged with the theft of more than $1.2 million from an elderly client over an eight-year period. The 97-year-old victim had dementia.

By Eric Schelkopf●
July 25, 2025 at 4:02 pm CDT

Kitchen fire in DeKalb apartment displaces several people; puppy rescued

Kitchen fire in DeKalb apartment displaces several people; puppy rescued

Kitchen fire in DeKalb apartment prompts citywide alert; residents safe, minimal damage.

By Megann Horstead●
July 25, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Two trapped in Toyota after semi crash in DeKalb County

Two trapped in Toyota after semi crash in DeKalb County

Two people were trapped in their Toyota and later hospitalized after a crash with a semi truck Wednesday near the border of Kane and DeKalb counties, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

By Camden Lazenby●
July 23, 2025 at 8:00 pm CDT

Sycamore approves 1% grocery tax: ‘Our job is to do what’s best for the city,’ mayor says

Sycamore approves 1% grocery tax: ‘Our job is to do what’s best for the city,’ mayor says

The city of Sycamore has joined DeKalb, Genoa and Sandwich by also enacting a 1% grocery tax, which will replace the sunsetting 1% state tax on most grocery items.

By Camden Lazenby●
July 23, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Mosquitoes in Sycamore test positive for West Nile virus: Health Dept.

Mosquitoes in Sycamore test positive for West Nile virus: Health Dept.

The DeKalb County Health Department announced Tuesday that mosquitoes collected in traps in the city of Sycamore have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

By Kelsey Rettke●
July 22, 2025 at 6:06 pm CDT

Excavation delay won’t affect Hopkins Pool’s 2026 reopening in DeKalb

Excavation delay won’t affect Hopkins Pool’s 2026 reopening in DeKalb

The excavation of the new Hopkins Pool support building in DeKalb has been delayed, but officials said that won’t deter plans for reopening in time for summer 2026.

By Megann Horstead●
July 22, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Future Fades Academy opens new spot in DeKalb

Future Fades Academy opens new spot in DeKalb

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated Future Fades Academy’s move to DeKalb.

By Kate Santillan●
July 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

DeKalb residents, community leaders call for peace, rally against gun violence: ‘Put the guns down’

DeKalb residents, community leaders call for peace, rally against gun violence: ‘Put the guns down’

Following a string of shootings over five weeks in May and June in the Annie Glidden North Neighborhood, DeKalb residents came together Friday to march for peace and rally against gun violence.

By Devin Oommen for Shaw Local●
July 20, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Excavation delay won’t affect Hopkins Pool’s 2026 reopening in DeKalb

Excavation delay won’t affect Hopkins Pool’s 2026 reopening in DeKalb

The excavation of the new Hopkins Pool support building in DeKalb has been delayed, but officials said that won’t deter plans for reopening in time for summer 2026.

By Megann Horstead●
July 22, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Future Fades Academy opens new spot in DeKalb

Future Fades Academy opens new spot in DeKalb

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated Future Fades Academy’s move to DeKalb.

By Kate Santillan●
July 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT
DeKalb residents, community leaders call for peace, rally against gun violence: ‘Put the guns down’

DeKalb residents, community leaders call for peace, rally against gun violence: ‘Put the guns down’

Following a string of shootings over five weeks in May and June in the Annie Glidden North Neighborhood, DeKalb residents came together Friday to march for peace and rally against gun violence.

By Devin Oommen for Shaw Local●
July 20, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

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