DeKalb County

Prosecutors say a Marengo man held a woman against her will with a shotgun in his trailer on Friday, according to a criminal complaint filed in McHenry County.

Opinion: As the holiday season approaches, we encourage you to shop local and immerse yourself in the charm of our small towns, writes Katherine McLaughlin of the DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

While combing through old things at the sale, John Wright of DeKalb, local collector of historical military artifacts, found something he’d never encountered: a nearly completely filled out World War I Service Record. It details the life of Sgt. Albert Walter Leonhard.

Dezaraé Haley was bestowed with military honors for her service in Iraq and for risking her life to save a fellow serviceman. She now runs a local business in DeKalb.

Have leftover Halloween candy? Want to donate to a veteran fund for local residents? That and other ways to support your veterans in DeKalb County here.

Michael Embrey, U.S. Air Force, Vietnam War-era veteran, recently reflected on the power of "Thank you," during his trip from Chicago to Washington D.C. as part of the Chicago Honor Flight group.

With his video camera in hand, DeKalb resident Mike Tritle strives to shine a spotlight on veterans events in the community.

Veterans of wars from two different centuries are buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, and DeKalb County locals are trying to keep their legacies in living memory.

On a cloudy Sunday morning in DeKalb, more than 100 people set off together, some outfitted in military regalia hoisting American flags while others pushed their children in strollers. The weather was fitting imagery for the day’s mission, lead organizer Cindy Hupke said.

Meet Matt Quitno: A former Navy Petty Officer turned DeKalb freshman football coach. After a transformative military experience that taught him resilience and teamwork, he's using those lessons still today.

When visitors enter Jerry Busby’s basement, they’re greeted with walls filled with military memorabilia as an ode to service members from across the decades, carefully curated by a fellow soldier. "Jerry’s nearly got a whole museum," friend Bill O’Neill said.

At 105 years old, World War II veteran John “Jack” Connerton is proud to still be able to drive himself around DeKalb County. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1919, he said he remembers his time serving at a London base during the war.

Read Daily Chronicle area thank you letters honoring Veterans in our 2024 Thank You Veterans special section

The DeKalb County 24-Hour Veterans Vigil began with an opening ceremony Friday at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore.

McAlister’s Deli spot recently opened for business in a former White Castle restaurant location at 1602 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.

To help bolster support for emotional regulation and the sensory needs of children at play, the Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association invited the public into the Sycamore Park District’s community center, to celebrate the grand opening of its new sensory room.

Opinion: My first four weeks as Executive Director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) have been filled with insightful meetings and events, giving me a deeper understanding of the county’s needs and potential.

The Stage Coach Players and the DeKalb Salvation Army will host three food collection events in November for dinner box items to provide local families a Thanksgiving meal.

Shaw Local News Network is honoring veterans across DeKalb County. Check out photos by Daily Chronicle photographers for our Thank You, Veterans edition.

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

The DeKalb Public Library will host a Safe Passage information booth for patrons to learn about its services, which help survivors of domestic abuse and violence.

Rooted For Good released a list of November locations for Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, no requirements necessary.

The DeKalb Township Committee on Youth recently announced the deadlines for its upcoming two Committee on Youth Grants cycles. The application deadlines are Dec. 1 and March 1.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for patrons to learn about the library’s sound studio equipment.

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

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program for patrons to learn about Native American veterans and their contributions.

The DeKalb Public Library will host an “Our Land, Our Earth, Our History” concert featuring singer and songwriter Barry Cloyd on Friday.

The DeKalb Public Library will host an informational booth this month for patrons to learn about mental health services available locally.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Rock Valley Credit Union to host a workshop for patrons to learn about financial fraud protection Friday.

The Egyptian Theatre will host a concert featuring Steely Dan tribute band The Brooklyn Charmers.

It appears that Sandwich voters have voted to keep the city treasurer position an elected position, according to unofficial results from the Nov. 5 election.

The race for state Rep. Lance Yednock’s seat is not over. Democrat Amy “Murri” Briel holds a 505 vote lead over challenger Liz Bishop with as many as 1,700 mail-in ballots yet to be counted in the three counties that are part of the district.

Incumbent state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, is expected to represent the Illinois 70th District for a fourth consecutive term after The Associated Press called the race in his favor at 1:06 a.m. Wednesday.

Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, will retain her seat as seat in the Illinois 14th Congressional district, according to The Associated Press which called the race for Underwood in the early morning hours Wednesday.

DeKalb County Republicans won nine of the 10 contested races for the DeKalb County Board in the Nov. 5 election and flipped control of the board, if unofficial vote totals hold.

DeKalb County will have a new face assuming the head of the coroner’s office on Tuesday for the first time since 1984, and if unofficial results hold, it’ll be Republican Linda Besler.

If unofficial results hold, Republican incumbent Lori Grubbs, 53, of Sycamore, will have successfully defended her reelection bid for the DeKalb County Circuit Clerk’s Office.

The Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association held a grand opening Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, of their Sensory Room at the Sycamore Park District Community Center.

Here are unofficial results for the 2024 November election for the DeKalb County circuit clerk, coroner, state's attorney, as well as DeKalb County Board, local legislative races and referendums.

DeKalb County voter turnout in this year’s general election surpassed numbers from the 2020 presidential election at 77%, about 2% higher than four years ago, according to data published late Tuesday from the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

Voters in DeKalb and Sycamore did not support having appointed city clerks, while a countywide sales tax which would have supported area public schools also failed, according to unofficial results. That and more in our election referendum roundup:

When state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, opted not to run for reelection, it opened the door for a new face to represent the 76th District in Springfield. Democrat Amy "Murri" Briel and Republican Liz Bishop are vying for the seat.

Republican state rep. incumbent Jeff Keicher has pulled ahead by more than 12,000 votes, likely securing his reelection bid to represent the 70th District in the Illinois General Assembly, according to numbers reported by The Associated Press.

What will happen in the 10 contested races for the DeKalb County Board is anyone’s guess, but as polls closed Tuesday, local Democrat and Republican party chairs said they still had high hopes for their party’s candidates. Stay here for unofficial County Board results

Republican candidate Riley Oncken appears likely to be the next DeKalb County State’s Attorney, according to unofficial election results updated late Tuesday night.

McHenry County-area icumbent Statehouse members, both Republican and Democrat, were leading their respective challengers.

With 93% of the vote counted, Congressman Bill Foster, D-Naperville, was leading with about 55% of the vote compared to GOP challenger Jerry Evans who had 44%.

Polls have now closed on Election Day. From presidential races all the way down the ballot to the next state's attorney and county board seat, here are the races we're watching in DeKalb County.

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents about a telephone scam going around where the caller claims to be someone asking for donations to the sheriff’s deputy union.

A number of Veterans Day events are planned throughout the day, and preceding weekend in DeKalb County.