DeKalb

The DeKalb Public Library will host its Teen/Tween Chess Club 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 6 and 20, in the Nancy D. Castle Collaboration Studio.

Big O’s Barbecue is the latest beneficiary of the city of DeKalb’s architectural improvement program.

The DeKalb Public Library will host PlayStation 4 gaming tournaments for teens this August.

Teens and adults can learn how to use a laser cutter to create a keychain fob during an upcoming DeKalb Public Library workshop.

The DeKalb Farmers Market will mark its 30th anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 7, with special events during National Farmers Market Week.

Check out some of the top pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network the week of July 28 through Aug. 2, 2025.

Kishwaukee College recently announced the student-athletes nomination for the Arrowhead Conference All-Academic Excellence Team.

Vocalist Terri Crain Goodman will perform with the DeKalb Municipal Band during its “The Final Frontier” concert on Aug. 5.

Little Lambs Preschool in DeKalb is now enrolling children ages 3 to 5 for the 2025–26 school year.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation has hired Sycamore resident Scott Gulke as its new finance director, the group announced Thursday.

Adults are invited to join the DeKalb Public Library’s new Music Appreciation Club.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated S.O.A.S. Apparel and Design owner Ashley Erickson’s one-year anniversary.

A divided DeKalb City Council this week sought to give one last chance to the local developer behind plans to turn the former St. Mary’s Hospital building into apartments.

The DeKalb Public Library invites young readers to join two book clubs in August, each tailored to a different age group.

DeKalb Public Library invites local teens to get creative at its upcoming Teen Art Club session at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the Teen Room.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a bingo game for teens in sixth through 12th grade.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness will host an informational booth Monday at the DeKalb Public Library.

A DeKalb man has been arrested following a police pursuit that authorities say started in Caledonia, Wisconsin, and ended with a stolen car abandoned on Interstate 90 in McHenry County.

The band has an eclectic sound, combining the influences of traditional Scottish music with rock, Americana and Celtic beats.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a free concert featuring the Jersey Brothers on Aug. 2.

Piano Men Generations will perform Aug. 1, while Yacht Rock Gold Experience will take the stage Aug. 9.

City Manager addresses engineering missteps impacting DeKalb's financial planning.

Two new nail salons, Rosy Nail and Spa and D’reme Nails, open in DeKalb this summer.

The 103-year-old building that used to be St. Mary’s Hospital at 145 Fisk Ave. in DeKalb has been vacant for more than 30 years.

CASA DeKalb County will host its 21st annual 50 Men Who Cook event to support its children’s advocacy work.

Less than a month after the DeKalb Barb Boosters announced its end, dozens turned out for a pair of recent meetings to show interest in the fundraising arm of DeKalb School District 428 athletics.

The August Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore series at the Ellwood House Museum will feature a program on the impact of technology on education.

The Northern Illinois football team held their first practice Wednesday in the Chessick Practice Center at NIU in DeKalb as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corp., in partnership with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, will host “Economic Outlook: Focus on Automation” on Aug. 8.

Families are invited to attend one of four animal encounter shows at the DeKalb Public Library on July 31.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from As Interstate 88 construction continues on the bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad in DeKalb, traffic is set to shift onto the newly reconstructed lanes.

A DeKalb School District 428 bilingual teacher and Cortland mother of three will seek to unseat a three-term Sycamore Republican from the statehouse.

Young artists entering third through sixth grades will showcase their talent during the DeKalb Public Library’s “Children’s Art Gala for Peace.”

Resource Bank N.A. recently awarded its 2025 Centennial Service Award to 15 DeKalb County area high school graduates.

Here's where Rooted for Good's mobile food pantry will be in DeKalb County in August. The traveling pantry offers free food and other items to all in need.

The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County recently announced its new board of directors elected for the 2025-2027 term.

A 10-year-old girl died late Sunday, first responders finding her body in a pond on private property in DeKalb after an hourslong search, multiple sources confirmed Monday.

The Hinckley Police Department will host its annual National Night Out event to promote public safety and encourage positive relationships between residents, law enforcement and first responders.

The investigation continued Monday after the body of a victim of an apparent drowning was recovered Sunday night in pond near the intersection of Ridge Drive and Sunflower Drive in DeKalb.

AARP Tax-Aide is seeking DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa and La Salle-area volunteers for the 2026 tax season.

Marshall Hendricks shares his journey in fatherhood and the launch of Fathers of Faith, Inc. He's leading efforts to collect enough diapers to donate to 100 underserved fathers in the DeKalb County area. Donations are welcome through Aug. 4.

Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network the week of July 19 through July 27, 2025.

The DeKalb Fire Department is leading a multi-agency water rescue effort Sunday night at a pond on private property on Ridge Drive in DeKalb. This is a developing story.

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.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive to strengthen its blood supply.

The DeKalb County 4-H program will hold its 4-H Fair from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3 at the Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road.

The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will host several programs and events in August at the Gallery on State, 322 W. State St., Sycamore.

Kishwaukee College will partner with ReUp Education to support students reenrolling in college to complete a certificate or degree program.

The DeKalb American Veterans will hold its 18th annual Veterans Weekend in DeKalb, Genoa and Sycamore.

Adults and teenagers are invited to bring their creativity to a miniature models painting session in DeKalb.