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Third graders from Sycamore's Southeast Elementary School visited North Grove School in Sycamore, a one-room schoolhouse from the 1800's, Tuesday to learn about what a day in the life of a student was like in the 19th century.

While nothing is yet official, some taxpayers could pay less to the Sycamore Community School District 427 on their next property tax bill than they did this year, according to district documents.

Search our table to see what designation your DeKalb County school received on the 2025 school report card.

The 2025 Illinois school report card shows progress in the statewide graduation rate and chronic absenteeism. It also shows that year-to-year student growth in English language arts and math is trending upward since the pandemic

Sycamore School District 427 has sold the former Central School, a historic downtown building, for $151,000.

Middle school class sizes in DeKalb School District 428 schools could soon see a reduction, should plans for a new early learning development center proceed.

Another superintendent search community listening session is on Nov. 8, this time at Mitchell Elementary School in DeKalb.

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The DeKalb Chamber Foundation hosted Trades Exploration Day Wednesday at DeKalb High School. The event offered visitors a chance to learn more about the wide range of opportunities available in the trades, manufacturing, and warehousing industries.

Ready for what comes next: DeKalb District 428 school nurses, staff talk pandemic lessons as winter viral illness season returns