DeKalb

Newcomer Bradley Hoey has been elected to the DeKalb City Clerk’s Office by a wide vote margin, unofficial write-in results released Thursday show. This is a developing story.

A Chicago man charged with robbing a DeKalb bank in July 2024 declined prosecutors’ guilty plea offer Wednesday that included a 24-year prison sentence served at 50%. He opted instead to proceed to an expected jury trial Monday. He plans to represent himself.

Cohen Barnes is the first DeKalb mayor in 32 years to secure a consecutive term in office, unofficial election results show. "It's a real privilege," Barnes said Wednesday of his reelection.

Incumbent Mary Hess has won her reelection bid for DeKalb Township Supervisor, if unofficial election results hold.

Voters elected four newcomers to the DeKalb school board, including three to serve full terms. Nicholas Atwood, Jose Jaques and Kristin Bailey were the top vote-getters, earning seats if unofficial election results hold.

Incumbent Ward 2 Alderwoman Barbara Larson won reelection to the DeKalb City Council on Tuesday, grabbing 68% of the vote over opponent Michael Embrey, if unofficial results hold.

Sycamore Middle School recently celebrated its students of the month for February.

The DeKalb Community Cleat Closet will host a second distribution event on April 5.

The Indian Valley Theatre recently announced the cast for its upcoming production of “Charlotte’s Web.” Performances will be held at 7 p.m. April 4 and 7 and at 2 p.m. April 6 at the Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St.

Opinion: If you’re passionate about a healthy environment and sustainable future, then DeKalb County Earth Fest – a free and family-friendly event from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. this Saturday in DeKalb – is for you, writes Thomas Skuzinski.

Voters this week in DeKalb County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

If unofficial results hold, Cohen Barnes has secured a second term as DeKalb Mayor, according to vote tallies reported Tuesday night. Check back for updates.

After a shaky top of the fifth which saw DeKalb lose a three-run lead, the Barbs responded with five runs over the next two innings sandwiched around a 1-2-3 inning from Lukas Stubblefield in an 8-3 win over the Huskies to improve to 9-0 on the season.

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes, who is running for reelection, and his supporters gathered Tuesday at Faranda's Banquets for an election night watch party.

On what has historically been a slow Election Day, election judges in DeKalb said more people showed up at the polls by mid-afternoon Tuesday than they expected.

It's Election Day in DeKalb County. Polls are open until 7 p.m., and feature many contested races including for mayor, council or township trustee, school or park board seats. Here are some races the Daily Chronicle news team is watching today

Authorities on Tuesday identified a 31-year-old DeKalb man who died after the car he was driving crashed into a tree in Kingston Township Friday.

Stage Coach Players’ next production, the romantic comedy “Almost, Maine,” will open April 3 and run for two weeks.

The show will include The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik, The Buckinghams, Cryan' Shames and New Colony Six.

The April hybrid Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore series at the DeKalb County History Center will feature a program on DeKalb and Kane counties roles in fighting slavery from 1836 to 1860.

Voters cast their ballots Tuesday, Election Day, at the polling place in Westminster Presbyterian Church in DeKalb.

Looking to add a new plant or two to your home? Stop by the DeKalb Public Library’s Plant Adopt or Swap Program at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, sponsored by Willrett Flower Co.

A DeKalb man has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder of a baby. Prosecutors recently told a judge they’re gathering evidence in the case, expected to include cellphone videos of Maximino Mendoza, 26, intentionally choking and hurting a 1-year-old.

A Chicago man accused in a DeKalb bank robbery has dismissed his defense attorney as he prepares to represent himself in a jury trial set to convene next week.

The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will host several event and programs in April at the Gallery on State, 322 W. State St., Sycamore. Here's what's in store

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists will host a Community Collection event for Safe Passage through April 18. Items needed include things like personal hygiene products, phone charges, baby supplies, blankets, clothing, gas and gift cards.

Rooted For Good released a list of April locations for Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, no requirements necessary. Here's where to find the mobile food pantry this month

Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center is hosting a series of services during the Lenten season through April 9.

This spring, DeKalb County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Lakeshore Recycling Systems will resume its regularly scheduled seasonal landscape waste collection pickup days on Tuesday for DeKalb residents.

The DeKalb Women’s Club’s next meeting on April 4 will feature a tour of the DeKalb County Courthouse.

One year after DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy Christina Musil was killed while on duty, Sheriff Andy Sullivan joined more than 100 others at a vigil in Sycamore Saturday to memorialize the fallen veteran and mother of three.

People can discuss the Golden Venture cargo ship at a DeKalb Public Library program as part of its Conversations About Migration series.

School board virtual forum Part 2: Three of 10 DeKalb School District 428 board hopefuls vying for three full terms recently shared their platforms with Shaw Local News Network. Read more here

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Support Linh Nguyen for DeKalb mayor

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Vote Erin Grych for DeKalb School District 428 Board

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Nguyen is the leader we’re looking for

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Linh Nguyen will get things done as DeKalb mayor

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Family Service Agency of DeKalb County offers new scholarship to local students

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Hats off to electronic vehicle charging stations in DeKalb

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Why eliminating these government programs won’t help

When asked in a Daily Chronicle candidates forum if they would commit to serve out their full four-year term in office if elected, all three DeKalb City Clerk hopefuls said yes. No DeKalb clerk has served out a full term in a decade.

The City of DeKalb has tapped a Freeport-based construction firm to build a $1.8 million roundabout at Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road near Northern Illinois University. Construction could be complete by the fall.

Directors from Illinois Head Start centers, the federally supported child care and early education program, said they fear cuts, as it targeted in The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025.

The 10 candidates running for four-year terms on the DeKalb School District 428 board expressed views and interests during a recent forum.

An estimated $750,000 in federal funding that nonprofit Rooted for Good would have used to purchase food from Illinois farmers to stock DeKalb County food pantries has been lost, the result of a Trump administration policy change from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Opinion: Being a voter is important. Being an informed voter who knows how to root out fact from fiction, especially in a social media-fueled age of misinformation, is even more so. The Daily Chronicle can help with that, writes editor Kelsey Rettke.

Law enforcement officers and loved ones gathered in Sycamore on Saturday to mark one year since DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy Christina Musil, 35, mother of three and veteran, was killed while on duty in a rear-end car crash in Waterman.

What do candidates running for the DeKalb Park District’s Board of Commissioners think about the district’s decision to demolish Hopkins Pool and replace it with a new aquatic facility worth millions of dollars? Here's what they said

DeKalb Township voters have a choice between incumbent Mary Hess and challenger Jim Luebke, a former Township Trustee, for the office of Township Supervisor this election. Read more about their platforms here.