Morris whittled an 18-point Sycamore lead down to seven, but a trio of 3-pointers from Sadie Lang and Quinn Carrier secured a 65-52 win for the Spartans in an Interstate 8 battle Tuesday night.

Adults who want to learn about beginning genealogy research can learn how to at a DeKalb Public Library class.

Democratic state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, praised state leaders this week for passing a new clean energy bill aimed at strengthening the state’s power grids amid reports that Illinois is running out of energy.

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 DeKalb County Community Foundation is inviting nonprofit and public-sector organizations to apply for the latest round of grant funding to support programs that serve local residents.

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.

As Shaw Media continues its 175th-anniversary celebration, today we look at historical newspaper covers, including our coverage of Amelia Earhart’s solo flight across the Pacific

Even in a loss in which they gave up 65 points, Sycamore coach Ethan Franklin was pleased with how his defense played against Kaneland. It was one of the storylines we look back on from this weekend.

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

DeKalb Township will partner with Prairie State Legal Services to offer monthly legal consultations to senior citizens and income-eligible residents.

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

State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, recently announced that select Illinois community colleges are eligible to apply for a grant funding advanced workforce training facilities.

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.

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Jan. 4-10. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

A DeKalb County judge continued a $100,000-plus defamation lawsuit against a Geneva blogger Thursday, despite an objection that the plaintiff’s attorney missed a filing deadline.

The city of DeKalb is expected to formally appoint Luke Howieson its next fire chief during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday.

DeKalb County is soliciting bids from area nonprofits that serve older residents for the latest round of funding distribution using money collected from the county’s 2027 senior tax levy.

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.

Kaneland stayed unbeaten after a huge second‑half surge in a 65-56 win over Sycamore on Friday. Marshawn Cocroft powered the Knights with 18, while Sycamore’s Marcus Johnson dropped 16 before fouling out.

Bystanders helped emergency responders lift a flipped Dodge Charger off a Genoa teenager who’d become trapped as a result of a crash Wednesday on Five Points Road, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

Mia Cotton had 16 points and eight steals, Anna Herrmann had 22 points and inched her way closer to the state's Top 20 list for 3-pointers made in a career, and Hinckley-Big Rock went more than 16 minutes without allowing IMSA to score in a 48-12 win on Thursday.

Three people were hospitalized and one charged with DUI after a crash in the early morning hours Thursday at the intersection of Peace and Barber Greene roads, authorities said.

Two people were detained during an hourslong drug bust at a DeKalb home on Thursday, though no charges have been announced and police are remaining tight-lipped about details so far

The Hinckley-Big Rock girls basketball team welcomed the Illinois Math and Science Academy Thursday night for a matchup on the hardwood.

A suburban congressional candidate’s name was struck from upcoming primary ballots Thursday because the Illinois State Board of Elections decided her petitions fell one signature short of the legally required 799.

“Are You Ready For It: A Taylor Swift Experience” will headline the Sandwich Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.

Construction at the site of the former St. Mary’s Hospital in DeKalb could be a go after repeated delays.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood told reporters on Wednesday that federal immigration enforcement leaders did not see “high levels” of U.S. citizens being detained “as a problem.”

A candidate for a largely West suburban congressional seat was struck from the March 17 primary ballot Wednesday because of petition problems while another in the 11th district will keep his spot.

A semitrailer rolled into the ditch on the north side of Lincoln Highway in Cortland Wednesday afternoon. Traffic on Lincoln Highway was down to one lane for a brief time.

The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s Soup-er Sunday series will return with a “Restoring Heritage: The Glidden Barn Revival” program led by historic preservationist Roger Keys.

Chapter DX of P.E.O. International recently partnered with Jazz in Progress to hold a monetary and food donations collection during the band’s third annual Christmas concert.

In commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the DeKalb Public Library is rolling out a new slate of events, programming, performances, media and materials.

“No war for oil.” “Resist the regime.” "Freedom over fascism." Demonstrators united in DeKalb on Tuesday holding signs with those messages to peacefully protest President Donald Trump's military operation in Venezuela

Borowicz: Winter is a reflective time of year. As we celebrate the holidays with family and friends, make resolutions for the new year and slow down during the shorter, colder days, we naturally take time to reflect on our lives.

Cody Cravatta scored 21 points, Jack Peterson scored 20 and Genoa-Kingston held of a crazy Hinckley-Big Rock rally on Tuesday night. Luke Badal scored 26 for the Royals and Jacob Orin added 20.

Whiskey Acres Distilling Co., where the corn is grown, harvested and distilled on-site, once again earned top honors at the Heartland Whiskey Competition as Best-in-State for Illinois.

Protesters gathered Tuesday in DeKalb for a Venezuela Rapid Response Rally to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump and the administrations recent actions in Venezuela.

A Cortland man running in a contested primary race for the DeKalb County Board formally announced his campaign Sunday. Devon Wilcox is running as a Democrat to represent District 5.

Oswego cashed in turnovers and got plenty of second-chance points in a 53-30 win over DeKalb on Monday.

A DeKalb group that spent much of 2025 protesting President Donald Trump’s administration is planning another demonstration at noon on Tuesday to rally against the president's actions in Venezuela.

The DeKalb District 428 school board is expected to vote to approve a new superintendent at a special meeting Monday. If approved, Billy Hueramo's 3-year contract will begin July 1.