St. Patrick's Day is Tuesday, March 17 but Irish fun begins with parades and parties across northern Illinois March 7 and continue through March 17.

The Illinois Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children has expanded its food package offerings to give families more flexible dietary options.

Comedian John Caparulo will perform at the Sandwich Opera House on Saturday, March 7.

Northern Illinois is expected to see an unseasonably warm and windy Friday, with several chances for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day

From Capitol News Illinois: Eighteen former Department of Justice attorneys signed onto an amicus brief arguing the Trump administration has no legal authority to demand voter registration data from Illinois

Despite a weekslong delay in the legislative calendar in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday expressed optimism with progress on a pending Bears stadium deal in Springfield

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman will reportedly retire at the age of 27. The news comes after he completed his first season with the Bears and earned his first Pro Bowl honors last year.

From Capitol News Illinois: A spokesperson for Bill Clinton quickly clarified the testimony, saying the former president was referring to a trip he took with Pritzker to Africa in 2008 for the Clinton Foundation, but it was not on Epstein’s plane and Epstein wasn’t present

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a six week “Take Charge of Your Pain” webinar series for community members ages 18 and older with chronic pain to better understand symptoms and build chronic pain management skills.

The Chicago Bears have major needs on the defensive line this offseason and last week's NFL Scouting Combine showed what could be available in April's draft. Here are five defensive linemen who could be in play for the Bears.

The city of DeKalb is encouraging community members to participate in what officials are calling America250 DeKalb, a yearlong celebration meant to build unity and reconnect with the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.

The U.S. war in the Middle East "will affect oil prices significantly because of the uncertainty,” said Oguzhan Batmaz, assistant professor of economics at Lewis University in Romeoville

Resource Bank is accepting applications for its annual Centennial Service Award scholarship, meant to support civic-minded students.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are calling for an independent commission to investigate Illinois-linked crimes connected to international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

A US strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader and sparked a growing war was years in the making, said a Northern Illinois University expert who has studied US–Iran tensions

From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge ordered the release of 32 people detained by federal immigration agents without warrants or probable cause during "Operation Midway Blitz." Those people must be released by March 5 at noon

From Capitol News Illinois: Comptroller Susana Mendoza is endorsing Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim to be her successor

From Capitol News Illinois: State Sen. Sue Rezin is hoping the uproar over road funding will create unity among downstate politicians as they seek solutions. “Downstate needs to be made whole,” Rezin said. “We need to be made whole because we have crumbling roads and bridges.”

All four candidates vying to be the Democratic nominee for Illinois comptroller in the March 17 primary currently hold a variety of public offices.

After a promising first season with Ben Johnson last year, the Chicago Bears believe Caleb Williams will take "significant strides" this offseason

Scientific research has revealed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year, the American Heart Association said

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Feb. 22-28. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

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

Northern Illinois University will offer a STEAN Cafe for community members to learn how the Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District makes the water treatment process environmentally sustainable.

Hundreds of small, locally-owned boutiques and shops in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin will participate in this one-of-a-kind event March 6-7.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Gather Women’s Group will hold its annual Kickoff Luncheon to begin the group’s year.

From Capitol News Illinois: A new bill introduced to the Illinois Senate would prohibit law enforcement agencies in Illinois from hiring individuals who serve as federal immigration officers for the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs between Jan. 20, 2025 and Jan 20, 2029

A new community-focused charity fund benefiting the DeKalb area has been established in honor of the family behind the longtime pharmacy Lehan Drugs.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists Concerto Competition winner Neena Agrawal, 16, recently performed at its annual Arthur D. Montzka Memorial Concert.

Here are the winners for the best coffee shops in the Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley, DeKalb County's Finest and Sauk Valley Favorites contest.

The DeKalb Township will offer a chance in March for area residents to update their I-PASS for the Illinois Tollway.

March is the time when severe storm season often begins in Illinois. Understanding what weather terms mean is important in reacting to and being prepared for storm emergencies.

It took Hinckley-Big Rock's boys basketball team two quarters before finding its groove in Friday’s Class 1A Hinckley-Big Rock Regional championship against Parkview Christian, an eventual 66-50 Royals victory.

Kaneland's Marshawn Cocroft attacked the basket early and often, scoring 30 points to lead the Knights to a 70-52 championship victory over the hosts in the Class 3A Burlington Central Regional title game.

The Sycamore boys basketball team defeated Woodstock Friday night in the IHSA Class 3A boys basketball regional championship game at Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford.

From Capitol News Illinois: House Bill 4333 aims to lower the legal blood-alcohol content limit from 0.08 to 0.05 for DUIs. Illinois would be only the second state to do so, following in Utah’s steps

Here's where Rooted For Good's free mobile food pantry will be in March in DeKalb County for those in need

The next DeKalb Women’s Club meeting will feature a program led by Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman.

A DeKalb restaurant’s annual Lenten season fish fry is expected to support multiple local agencies that provide needed services to area residents.

Developing: One person was flown after they were injured in a rollover crash on Interstate 88 near Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb Friday, according to the Illinois State Police.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles revamped his offensive line last offseason into one of the best units in the NFL. Can he do the same with the defensive line this time around?

Beyond the local favorites and hidden gems, a handful of suburban restaurants offer a touch of celebrity.

The band will perform Thursday, March 12 at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb.

From Capitol News Illinois: Citing high prescription drug prices, lawmakers and activists are reviving a dormant push to create an Illinois prescription drug affordability board

Drivers should be prepared for for sudden changes in visibility.

The DeKalb AMVETS Post 90 will partner with Hy-Vee, the DeKalb County Veterans Recognition Fund, and the General John Stark Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to offer community members coffee and donuts to celebrate the United Service Organizations 85th annivers

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers voted Thursday to delay the annual Cook County property tax debt sale, saying they need more time to pass a bill reforming the sale process

Indiana put the finishing touches on its attempt to lure the Chicago Bears to move to northwest Indiana. The Indiana Senate approved an amended bill Thursday in order to potentially help the Bears build a stadium in Hammond that Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed into law.

An Illinois House committee on Thursday advanced legislation that could give the Bears a big property tax break and clear the way to a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

From Capitol News Illinois: While the payments offer some relief, farmers say they are not enough, and the Illinois Department of Agriculture warns that damage to key trading relationships may have long-term consequences for Illinois farmers