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June 15, 2025
Shaw Local

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More travel OK’d for DeKalb man ahead of expected plea hearing in DUI crash that killed deputy

More travel OK’d for DeKalb man ahead of expected plea hearing in DUI crash that killed deputy

A DeKalb man charged in the fatal 2024 DUI crash that killed sheriff’s deputy Christina Musil got a judge’s permission Thursday to travel out of state to visit family before an expected plea in the case later this month.

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 15, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Man pleads guilty to 2024 DeKalb arson, sex assault, sentenced by judge

Man pleads guilty to 2024 DeKalb arson, sex assault, sentenced by judge

A man was sentenced to prison this week after he pleaded guilty to arson and sexual assault in two separate cases, court records show. Police said he intentionally set fires multiple times inside Suburban Apartments units in DeKalb throughout March 2024.

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 15, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

NIU student charged in 2024 sex assault at DeKalb frat house

NIU student charged in 2024 sex assault at DeKalb frat house

A Northern Illinois University student has been charged in connection to a sexual assault reported at a DeKalb fraternity house in 2024, according to court records.

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 14, 2025 at 6:01 am CDT

Man shot Sunday in DeKalb dies: Police

Man shot Sunday in DeKalb dies: Police

A man shot multiple times on Sunday in DeKalb has died, DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd said Friday. This is a developing story

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 13, 2025 at 1:25 pm CDT

DeKalb delivery driver charged in hit-and-run, told police he wanted to finish food deliveries: Records

DeKalb delivery driver charged in hit-and-run, told police he wanted to finish food deliveries: Records

A DeKalb delivery driver is facing charges after police allege he hit a pedestrian, left the man bloodied on the ground, and then drove away from the scene, telling officers later he wanted to finish his food deliveries, according to court records.

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 13, 2025 at 11:06 am CDT

Man suffers multiple gunshot wounds in DeKalb overnight shooting

Man suffers multiple gunshot wounds in DeKalb overnight shooting

An overnight shooting Sunday at DeKalb’s Meadowlark Townhomes left one man suffering from injuries that were life-threatening, police said.

By Megann Horstead●
June 10, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Wisconsin man charged with predatory sex assault of 2 children in Genoa

Wisconsin man charged with predatory sex assault of 2 children in Genoa

A Wisconsin man is being held in jail pending trial amid charges that he sexually assaulted two children multiple times in Genoa, authorities said.

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 08, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Waterman man charged with attempted murder of 71-year-old woman in Big Rock

Waterman man charged with attempted murder of 71-year-old woman in Big Rock

A Waterman 18-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after authorities allege he beat and threatened to kill a 71-year-old woman in Big Rock Township. The woman suffered serious injuries, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 05, 2025 at 5:30 am CDT

Oswego man sentenced to 8 years in prison for 2021 DUI crash that killed Somonauk man

Oswego man sentenced to 8 years in prison for 2021 DUI crash that killed Somonauk man

Oscar Cano, 37, was found guilty of aggravated driving under the influence by Kendall County Judge Jody Gleason in a March bench trial.

By Eric Schelkopf●
June 04, 2025 at 6:24 pm CDT

Wisconsin man charged with predatory sex assault of 2 children in Genoa

Wisconsin man charged with predatory sex assault of 2 children in Genoa

A Wisconsin man is being held in jail pending trial amid charges that he sexually assaulted two children multiple times in Genoa, authorities said.

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 08, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Waterman man charged with attempted murder of 71-year-old woman in Big Rock

Waterman man charged with attempted murder of 71-year-old woman in Big Rock

A Waterman 18-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after authorities allege he beat and threatened to kill a 71-year-old woman in Big Rock Township. The woman suffered serious injuries, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 05, 2025 at 5:30 am CDT
Oswego man sentenced to 8 years in prison for 2021 DUI crash that killed Somonauk man

Oswego man sentenced to 8 years in prison for 2021 DUI crash that killed Somonauk man

Oscar Cano, 37, was found guilty of aggravated driving under the influence by Kendall County Judge Jody Gleason in a March bench trial.

By Eric Schelkopf●
June 04, 2025 at 6:24 pm CDT

Recent Articles

More travel OK’d for DeKalb man ahead of expected plea hearing in DUI crash that killed deputy

More travel OK’d for DeKalb man ahead of expected plea hearing in DUI crash that killed deputy


Man pleads guilty to 2024 DeKalb arson, sex assault, sentenced by judge

Man pleads guilty to 2024 DeKalb arson, sex assault, sentenced by judge


‘We’re sick of everything Trump’s doing’: Hundreds join ‘No Kings’ protest in DeKalb

‘We’re sick of everything Trump’s doing’: Hundreds join ‘No Kings’ protest in DeKalb


Audio: Hear from a ‘No Kings’ protester and a Trump supporter in DeKalb

Audio: Hear from a ‘No Kings’ protester and a Trump supporter in DeKalb


Video: Hundreds gather for "No Kings" protest in DeKalb to on Saturday

Video: Hundreds gather for "No Kings" protest in DeKalb to on Saturday


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