DeKalb County

The visas of five Northern Illinois University international students that were revoked by the federal government weeks ago have been reinstated, a university spokesperson said Tuesday.

Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire reported in multiple buildings at a pig farm in rural Kingston Tuesday.

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The North Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization will host its annual Children’s Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sale on May 17 to support student field trips, activities and programs.

The Ellwood House Museum will host a “Tea Party at Ellcourt” program for children and families, a chance to dress fancy, sip a little tea and enjoy some treats.

Dairy Ripple, a popular spot in Sycamore to grab ice cream cones, hot dogs, burgers, fries and flurries won’t be open this year, according to the business.

Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham was reelected to a second term in the April 1 election.

Work to build a roundabout near Northern Illinois University campus in DeKalb will begin in May, a plan that city officials have said will improve pedestrian safety.

The DeKalb Park District will host two events for volunteers to help clean and beautify DeKalb parks on May 3 and June 7. All are welcome.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform a “Vive la France!” concert on May 3 to conclude its 48th concert season.

KVAL’s 54th annual Northern Illinois Art Show is set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31 and June 1 on the front lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W. State St. in Sycamore.

Kishwaukee College will offer four fast-track training programs during the summer semester online, in person or in a hybrid format.

Water main replacement work is underway in DeKalb at First Street and Hillcrest Drive, and could be complete by mid-May, City officials said.

Building Leaders Advocating for Change will host a Youth Empowerment Teen Summit in June to offer DeKalb teenagers empowerment, mentorship and leadership development. DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes will lead a workshop.

The Kishwaukee Concert Band will perform its a season finale concert on May 4 to conclude its 23rd concert season.

Northern Illinois University recently held a youth basketball tournament for the five Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice youth centers.

St. Mary’s Catholic School recently held a book swap as an Earth Day activity for students.

A concert featuring folk singer, songwriter Mark Dvorak will be held at the Sandwich Public Library to support the Diaper Closet, a nonprofit that provides diapers and wipes to families in need.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation has awarded a three-year grant totaling $60,000 to Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County’s Home Preservation Program to support various projects within DeKalb Township.

Don Henderson has been cutting hair since President Dwight D. Eisenhower was in office, and has operated a Sycamore barbershop since “Star Wars” premiered in theaters. But that’s all set to change.

Kishwaukee College recently named Diego Gonzalez Zabala as the student trustee on the college’s board of trustees.

The University of Illinois Extension Boone, DeKalb, and Ogle counties is celebrating its Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteers during National Volunteer Week, which runs through April 26.

Ten Genoa-Kingston High School seniors are facing off in this year’s Genoa Days King and Queen Royal Scholarship Competition, with the winner expected to be announced May 28.

DeKalb County businesses Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. and Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm recently were named finalists in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s “Coolest Things Made in Illinois” contest.

Federal immigration agents are reversing the termination of legal status for international students across the country, and a spokesperson for Northern Illinois University said Friday that NIU leaders are keeping apprised of the ongoing situation.

The community is invited to help celebrate the opening of the City of DeKalb’s fourth fire station on Saturday. A grand opening will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at DeKalb’s Fire Station No. 4 at 1130 S. Malta Road.

A large crowd turned out Thursday to DeKalb High School for legislative updates with U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood. She spoke on several topics including immigration and whether she's considering a Senate run for retiring Democrat Dick Durbin's seat.

Several Northwestern Medicine sites will offer drive-up locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday for community members to safely dispose of unused medications.

A large crowd turned out this week to protest the federal government’s decisions to revoke visas from five international students at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Attendees included U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood and Cortland Mayor Mark Pietrowski, who works at NIU.

A DeKalb family of five was displaced Thursday after a kitchen fire in their home, authorities said.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce hosted the Local Showcase and Spring Show Thursday in the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. The event featured over 100 local business with informational booths and activities for attendees.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Blue Sky Farm Goat Yoga to offer two goat yoga sessions on Saturday to residents ages 12 and older.

Aura Honey Studio, a Cortland-based beauty salon is poised to expand into an adjoining retail business space after the owner experienced success following the loss of her parents.

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

The late DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy Christina Musil will be posthumously added to the Illinois Police Officers Memorial in Springfield in May, part of a yearly event to honor law enforcement who’ve died in the line of duty.

WM marked Earth Day this week with a ribbon cutting on its new $60 million renewable natural gas facility, 18370 Somonauk Road, DeKalb.

Public schools in Illinois could be one step closer to adopting a statewide cellphone policy that bans the use of mobile devices during classroom instruction time. What do DeKalb and Sycamore school leaders think of the proposal?

The General John Stark Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently named its DAR Community Service Award recipients: Tauyna Eckman, Kurt Thurmaier, and Jeanine Thurmaier

On May 1, generosity takes center stage as Give DeKalb County returns for its twelfth year. There are multiple ways to give

The DeKalb Public Library will host an after-hours concert April 25 featuring the Northern Illinois University’s Suzuki Strings.

The DeKalb County History Center will partner with the University of Illinois Library’s Rare Book Department to host a “Flavors of the Past: A Culinary Journey Through Time” program as part of its “Food: Gathering Around the Table” exhibit.

The Friends of the Sycamore Library will host a used book sale Friday and Saturday to support the library’s facilities, services and resources.

Adults and teens can donate and shop for craft supplies during a craft swap Wednesday held at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will host its Local Showcase and Spring Show for residents to connect with local organizations and businesses. Here's what to know about Thursday's event

WM held a grand opening Tuesday of their new renewable natural gas facility in DeKalb. The facility converts collected landfill gas to lower-emission renewable natural gas which can be used to power homes and natural gas powered vehicles.

Catholic church leaders in Joliet and Rockford dioceses react to the passing of Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning.

The Illinois Education Association Retired-Three Rivers chapter will hold a program at the DeKalb County Community Outreach Building on April 23 titled “Alcohol Facts and Fun” led by senior certified addictions counselor Michael Haines.

The Sycamore Parks Foundation recently announced the launch of its “Play It Forward” initiative, designed to eliminate financial barriers and expand recreation access and wellness for community members.

Two charity funds which benefit the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center are now under the oversight of the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

The Sycamore Education Foundation recently named Virginia Sherrod, Wright B. George, and Chad McGehee as the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.