Column: Holiday magic is coming to DeKalb! writes the chamber's resident festive elf, Elfie. Local magic is real — and you’re part of it. Let’s make this holiday season shine brighter than ever.

A trio of power teams continue to roll through the playoffs while the upstarts still continue to emerge shaking up the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings. Check out the new rankings here.

A Sycamore special education teacher who "had an incredible ability to make others feel valued and cared for," has died after her fight with cancer, School District 427 interim superintendent Nick Reineck announced Monday.

Quinn Carrier scored 26 points for Sycamore in the season-opening win while Genoa-Kingston and Hinckley-Big Rock also picked up victories. That and more in the roundup.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Monday a day after his team beat the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said Monday.

St. George Greek Orthodox Church will host its annual Greek bake sale Nov. 22 to support DeKalb County charities.

The Chicago Bears did it again Sunday when they won 19-17 on a last-second field goal against the Minnesota Vikings. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what happened and what it means for the Bears' playoff hopes

Kishwaukee College will offer five short-term training programs during the spring 2026 semester.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center will offer Christmas mini photo sessions for community members to create holiday portraits.

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos made a field goal as time expired Sunday to beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-17. Here are the five big takeaways from a third straight late-game victory.

The Chicago Bears picked up their third straight late-game win Sunday when they beat the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal. Here's how the Bears' trust in each other helped them earn their fifth last-minute win of the year.

More than $113,000 was distributed to almost two dozen DeKalb County area organizations recently to benefit programs that provide services to local families.

The Friends of the Sycamore Library will hold a used book sale next month to support the library’s programs, services and resources.

Colleges up for the award include: Illinois Valley Community College, Kishwaukee College, McHenry County College, Sauk Valley Community College and more

Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker will be active Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings when they play at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Nov. 9-15. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Here are the semifinal round pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program for adults and teens to learn about the Underground Railroad in Illinois.

The DeKalb Salvation Army is running its annual Red Kettle Fund Drive to collect funds to help fund the Salvation Army’s operations. The drive goes through Christmas Eve.

From Capitol News Illinois: The bill specifies that Metra is allowed to reach agreements to provide service outside the Chicago area “when it is deemed beneficial to the state”

A Shabbona home is a total loss after a Thursday fire broke out, leaving an estimated $350,000 in damages, Fire Chief Joseph Herrmann announced.

A DeKalb man was sentenced this week to 12 years in prison for a 2024 shooting outside Lord Stanley’s bar that left one man suffering multiple gunshot wounds. DeKalb County State’s Attorney Riley Oncken said he thinks that sentence wasn’t enough.

A Genoa man has been charged with aggravated DUI and driving with a revoked licensed in McHenry County after authorities said he hit a curb and a sign and drove into a grassy area.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has made a seamless transition to the Chicago Bears after the team signed him a couple weeks ago. Here's how Gardner-Johnson's daily 6 a.m. arrival at Halas Hall has helped.

Two women, including one who was ejected from her vehicle, suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash at Illinois Route 23 and Perry Road on Thursday, authorities said. Both were flown to separate hospitals.

The Chicago Bears will try to win their first NFC North game of the season Sunday when they travel to play the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here are the top five storylines to watch Sunday.

The Chicago Bears announced that safety Jaquan Brisker and cornerback Jaylon Johnson were questionable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The team ruled out linebacker T.J. Edwards and wide receiver Jahdae Walker.

The Chicago Bears could be getting major defensive reinforcements sooner than expected. Chicago announced Friday that they’ve activated cornerback Jaylon Johnson’s window to come off injured reserve

From Capitol News Illinois: The governor’s office said in an email to Capitol News Illinois that it does not intend to release the state-approved funding until it sees “stability” on federal education policy coming from Washington

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.

Here are some of the crimes that remain a mystery in northern Illinois

An Elgin man was charged Thursday after authorities said his SUV crashed in a corn field east of Sycamore and when they responded to the crash, he drank out of an open tequila bottle in front of sheriff’s deputies.

About 1.9 million Illinois residents are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program this year.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Thursday as they continue to prepare for their rematch against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Thursday.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists and the Kishwaukee Family YMCA will hold a “Running Injuries & Prevention” presentation as part of its Lunch and Learn educational series.

The Chicago Bears continued to miss two defensive starters at practice Thursday as the prepared for Sunday’s game at the Minnesota Vikings. Safety Jaquan Brisker (back) and linebacker T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring) both missed practice for a second straight day.

A DeKalb man faces almost a dozen felony charges after police said they found more than 20 videos on his phone depicting child sexual abuse, according to records filed this week in DeKalb County court.

A structure fire destroyed a house on the south side of Shabbona Thursday afternoon near Shabbona Grove Road. Several local departments responded to the general alarm.

The Bears have had plenty of slogans over the years. “Never Apologize for a Win” is the title of this year’s highlight film. Now with the team in playoff position, the next question is: How far can the Bears go when their greatest asset is Caleb Williams’ ability to escape?

The Hair Band Experience is Friday, Nov. 14, while Clash of the Tribute Bands: Journey vs. Foreigner is Friday, Jan. 16.

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 27 in 2025. Make your dinner reservations now and leave the cooking and clean up to someone else!

Never apologize for beating teams on the schedule. For years, the Bears were the team that others looked forward to playing. They are no longer that, Marc Silverman writes

Column: As we all ease into the holiday spirit, you’ll notice that DeKalb County certainly doesn’t lack festive celebrations, writes Katherine McLaughlin of the DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings previously determined that ICE had violated the consent decree which, among other things, requires the agency to show documentation for each arrest it makes for people besides those being specifically targeted in an operation

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked a team record 68 times last season. He's on pace for 26.4 this year. Here's how Williams and the Bears fixed his sack problem.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that he still expects cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon to return from their respective injuries this season. Plus some key starters missed Wednesday's practice.

For those who might have missed the dazzling, rare sighting of the northern lights in northern Illinois Tuesday night, there may still be another chance to see them Wednesday.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a free Jazz in Progress concert on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Buoyed by a raucous Kane County crowd, Republican candidates in the Illinois gubernatorial primary race debated taxes, crime and electability Monday.