FNBO has downsized its footprint in downtown DeKalb and is looking to sell the administration offices in the building immediately next to its 141 W. Lincoln Highway branch.

A city of DeKalb program that pairs social workers with police officers during 911 crisis calls is reducing the prevalence of those calls ending up with someone in the ER, data shows.

The Kishwaukee College men's basketball team played a home game against the Rockford University JV team Thursday night in Malta.

The DeKalb Park District has entered into a debate about renaming Hopkins Pool and wants the public to weigh in. Here's how to send in your idea

Three people were hospitalized after a rollover crash involving an SUV and a pickup truck with an attached snowplow on Wednesday in Kingston Township, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Demonstrators protesting Tuesday at the corner of Memorial Park in downtown DeKalb had a message for President Donald Trump and his administration after one year in office, joining protesters across the nation who staged walk-outs Tuesday to oppose his policies.

Inside New Hope Missionary Baptist Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the first instruction to a buzzing congregation was a call to action. “When we leave here, we have to be committed to doing the work that King did,” said New Hope senior pastor, the Rev. Joe Mitchell.

DeKalb County has warming centers throughout DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa free to use and open to all looking for shelter during the cold season and winter weather.

Warner is known for being an entertainer, bringing the audience into the performance with laughter and even a couple of sing-alongs.

Protesters marched down the sidewalk on Lincoln Highway in DeKalb Tuesday as part of the larger national Free America Walkout. The group is protesting what they perceive as an escalating fascist threat under President Donald Trump and his administration.

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

DeKalb County-area faith leaders joined together on Monday to share a message of hope and calls to action to honor the legacy and efforts of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during an annual MLK Day Celebration at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in DeKalb.

The DeKalb School District 428 Board this week took a close look at its five-year project plan meant to address facility improvements.

This high-energy tribute concert celebrates the music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper—three icons whose careers helped shape the sound of American rock music.

The Chicago Bears lost 20-17 to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday night in their NFC divisional playoff matchup at Soldier Field in Chicago.

DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan plans to award a scholarship to a DeKalb County student through funding from the Illinois Sheriff’s Association, and applications are open.

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in DeKalb, is joining forces with several area churches to put on its annual MLK Day service on Jan. 19.

A residence in DeKalb that sold for $485,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DeKalb County during the past week

The DeKalb Park District is seeking public input on renaming Hopkins Pool.

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Jan. 11-17. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

A proposal for an industrial and commercial business park with a travel center, gas station and convenience store on 114 acres along Peace Road off I-88 is headed to the city of DeKalb for review Tuesday.

Bowling teams from the area competed in the Sterling Regionals on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at Blackhawk Lanes in Sterling.

As Shaw Media celebrates its long history of local journalism with its 175th anniversary this year, we look back at four front pages from January 17 across the decades

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, has a newly opened office in DeKalb and is looking forward to meeting with constituents on Saturday.

The DeKalb wrestling team traveled to Sycamore High School Friday night to take on the Spartans.

Four individuals have been charged this week with fleeing and eluding police in unrelated incidents, a crime that has sharply increased over the past few years, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office

A DeKalb man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 18 years Thursday after admitting that he filmed himself more than 15 times hurting his girlfriend’s baby. He faced up to 30 years if he’d been convicted at trial

A DeKalb man on electronic monitoring in a burglary case has now been charged with illegally possessing two guns and a stolen motor vehicle and driving the vehicle to a store in Willowbrook and stealing items

Colleagues who have worked with incoming DeKalb School District 428 Superintendent Billy Hueramo said they’re excited for his appointment, citing his lengthy career in DeKalb and relationship with students as vital to progress.

Clash of the Tribute Bands: Journey vs. Foreigner is Friday, Jan. 16.

The Wheaton Academy boys basketball team traveled to DeKalb Wednesday night to take on the Barbs.

Multiple people were injured after at least half a dozen crashes across DeKalb County during a flurry of winter weather on Wednesday morning, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

The city of DeKalb has a new top brass to lead its fire department. “I’ve been blessed to be around a lot of amazing people,” new fire chief Luke Howieson said at a swearing-in ceremony this week. “People have impacted me and really have helped me get to where I am today."

DeCarbon DeKalb invites community members to its January installment of DeCarbon Dialogues, a free public conversation Tuesday evening focused on planning climate-friendly home gardens for the upcoming growing season.

It will soon be game over for a popular retailer in the Northland Plaza shopping center in DeKalb.

The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center will host a “Glidden’s 1873 Date Night” for community members to enjoy 19th-century courting traditions.

The city of DeKalb is applying for a grant to remediate contaminated city-owned land from a former salvage site in the hopes that it might spur future development along South Fourth Street.

The Chicago Bears making the playoffs is a big deal in Chicago and the excitement brought out many celebrities with Chicago ties. Among those spotted Sunday were musician Chance the Rapper, actors Vince Vaughn from "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" and Jake Connelly of "Stranger Things," along with local sports celebrities including Pete Crow-Armstrong from the Cubs, Chicago Bears hall of famers Brian Urlacher and Devin Hester and Bearman.

Check out some of the top pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network this week, Jan. 5-Jan. 11, 2026.

A new convenience store is preparing to open in a former gas station that was previously abandoned on DeKalb’s north side.

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The Chicago Bears knocked off the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in Wild Card matchup Saturday night at Soldier Field in Chicago.

As Shaw Media continues its 175th-anniversary celebration, we delve into the archives of January 10: In 1929, the cover of the Daily Chronicle's lead story detailed a plot by a prisoner to “dope” his way out of jail using morphine-laced candy

An Evergreen Park woman was jailed this week after a judge ruled she violated conditions of her pretrial release related to 2025 battery charges that allege she struck and injured two police officers with her car outside of a DeKalb preschool, before driving away.

Flu is on the rise in Illinois, the nation and DeKalb County this winter. A Northwestern Medicine physician said it's not too late to get vaccinated. Here's what to know

A group of more than 100 people held candles, sang, and prayed together in English and Spanish in DeKalb Friday to mourn a woman killed by federal agents in Minnesota this week. Peace Corner was lit by candles placed in the area by the group Esperanza Latina.

A plea hearing is scheduled next week for a DeKalb man accused of attempted murder of a baby in 2024, court records show.

DeKalb organizers are planning a public vigil on Friday evening to remember Minnesota woman Renee Nicole Macklin Good, who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent on Wednesday.

Two men were injured in a stabbing inside a DeKalb apartment building off West Taylor Street Thursday, Police Chief David Byrd said. This is a developing story

A solemn crowd of more than 100 people gathered in downtown DeKalb on Friday evening for a candlelight memorial vigil to remember the life of Minnesota mother Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday.