DeKalb

City leaders this week issued sharp rebukes after they said multiple Latino-owned businesses in DeKalb recently were targeted by letters filled with what Mayor Cohen Barnes called “hate speech.”

St. John Lutheran Church will host a concert featuring the Chamber Orchestra and Schola Cantorum of Concordia University Chicago.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a class on March 17 for adults and teens to learn how to create their own websites.

Community members are invited to create Suffrage Movement-inspired crafts to celebrate Women’s History Month on March 16 at the DeKalb Public Library.

You don't have to drive into Chicago for an exciting and educational excursion. There are plenty of museums in the suburbs and northern Illinois that are well worth a visit.

Here are some concerts happening in DeKalb, DuPage, La Salle, Lee, Kane, McHenry and Will counties happening in March. From classical music to high-energy rock shows, there's something for everyone.

The DeKalb County History Center will host a “Property Research 101″ class on March 15 for residents to learn how to research their home or property.

The exhibition suite will feature four exhibits. The exhibits include “Windows to the Subconscious,” “Surrealist Classics from the Museum Collection,” “Phantasmagraphica: The Early Psychedelic Work of British Artist Douglas Binder” and “A Deb Sokolow Sampler: 20 Years of Speculat

The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center will offer introduction classes for people to learn blacksmithing in April.

The DeKalb Community Cleat Closet will hold a distribution event on March 16 for families to receive soccer cleats.

Two former DeKalb City clerks and a newcomer seek DeKalb’s long-suffering City Clerk’s Office in April. Lynn Fazekas, Steve Kapitan and Bradley Hoey all are running as write-in candidates in the election

Kishwaukee College recently announced the winners of its 2025 Juried High School Student Art Exhibition, which displayed 155 art pieces.

Celtic Angels will perform more both contemporary and traditional Irish music at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb.

Illinois Agri-Women will award four scholarships to women who plan on studying agriculture.The application deadline is March 31.

Seniors and adults can learn about various healthy aging topics from Home Instead at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Public Library will host an after-hours concert featuring Jazz in Progress.

Brandon Elion on if students should be able to use AI in their schoolwork: AI should be used as an assisted resource, not a main one. Students should still be required to cite sources for fact checking

What is DeKalb's "most neglected problem?" the four DeKalb mayoral hopefuls were asked during a crowded election forum Sunday moderated by WNIJ Radio's Sue Stephens. Here's what they had to say.

The DeKalb Public Library will host two workshops for adults and teens to practice short story writing.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra is accepting applications for its annual KSO High School Musician Scholarship. The application deadline is March 16.

Adults and teens will be able to learn how to scan and digitize old media during a program held at the DeKalb Public Library.

Kishwaukee College launches student information and resource platform

The DeKalb County Community Foundation recently announced new leadership for its officers of the Board of Directors.

The DeKalb Public Library will host two grief support group meetings for adults experiencing grief and loss.

Michael Embrey on roundabouts in DeKalb: Roundabouts can be useful in the right situation. The roundabout south of town in the industrial area has been helpful with semi-trucks moving more efficiently

Justin Carlson on a top priority for DeKalb: Safety - continue investing in our Police departments and first responders

Test your knowledge at one of these northern Illinois bar trivia nights.

The state of Illinois is doing away with its grocery tax beginning in January 2026. Should DeKalb enact a local grocery tax? Here's what mayoral candidates had to say about it.

Brothers Country Supply has plans to do business at 1702 Sycamore Road in DeKalb.

Check out some of the top pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers this week for Shaw Local News Network. Feb. 28-March 7.

The DeKalb County Teachers’ Association will hold a meeting for retired DeKalb County teachers.

People can learn to create their own custom trading game or playing cards in a workshop held at the DeKalb Public Library.

The Friends of the Somonauk Library will partner with the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau to host a presentation titled “Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad.”

St. Mary’s Catholic School recently showcased its sixth through eighth grade science fair posters to the public and fifth through eighth grade students during Catholic Week Open House.

The University of Illinois Extension will host an informational session for farmers to learn about the university’s Phosphorus and Potassium Omission Trials.

Howard Solomon: Because of the foresight of previous boards, District 428 has a dual language program. I suggest that graduates of that program be given job offers as classroom assistants immediately on graduation

The budget currently allocates funds for capital outlay projects, which would include maintenance and repairs to existing facilities. To the extent possible, I believe the Board should proceed incrementally in identifying and prioritizing needed repairs and facility upgrades.

Jose Jaques: I believe the top three issues the district faces are classroom size, student behavior and discipline and fiscal transparency.

Sycamore residents and business owners are invited to a community open house later this month to hear updates and direct questions to members of the City Council.

Going anywhere this summer? Some residents in northern Illinois were planning on visiting U.S. National Parks once school is out. Recent events have some visitors thinking twice.

Hundreds gathered Friday to celebrate the life and legacy of the late DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott. Moving tributes spoke about Scott’s love of family, commitment to law enforcement, and devotion to his faith.

Opinion: How does one sum up a life? How do we build a legacy? By letting actions speak for themselves, as the late DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott's loved ones shared at his funeral Friday.

Daily Chronicle news staff recently interviewed DeKalb mayoral candidates ahead of the April 1 election. Watch the full video here.

Listen to our newest podcast or read the transcript: Candidates for DeKalb Mayor talk about their top priorities ahead of the upcoming election

Two candidates vying for spots on the DeKalb School District 428 board in the April consolidated election voiced their concerns this week over a staffing request for a new associate superintendent position.

The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County is offering local candidates the chance to share their platform with voters by recording responses to the league’s questions, which will then be uploaded for the public.

A Kane County judge sentenced a driver to 12.5 years in prison for his guilty plea to felony DUI-cannabis, in a crash near Maple Park which killed a four-year-old girl.

The city of DeKalb wants drivers of electric vehicles to know they’re welcome in town, as officials consider a local policy step that could ease restrictions on where vehicle charging stations can go.

A memorial service was held for the late DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott Friday at Bethany Road Bible Church in DeKalb. Scott, who was the county sheriff for 36 years and served in the office for 52 years, died on Feb. 23 at the age of 78.

Visitation was held for former DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott Thursday at Bethany Road Bible Church in DeKalb. Scott, who served as sheriff for more than 30 years, died February 23 at the age of 78.