From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday allowing Illinois residents to sue immigration agents who arrest them in or near courthouses or if they believe their constitutional rights were violated.

The Chicago Bears’ pass rush struggled once again in Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers. Has the Bears’ pass rush struggled as much as it seems this season? Here's what the numbers say.

The herd of Illinois candidates vying for U.S. senator in the March 17 primary election is likely to be thinned this week at a state electoral board meeting.

Northern Illinois faces another round of potentially messy travel conditions Tuesday evening and again early Wednesday as a fast-moving weather system brings the threat of a brief glazing of ice, strong winds, followed by intense snow showers and squalls

Leave the cooking and clean up to someone else on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters virtually Monday a day after a tough 28-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Monday.

Correction: The DeKalb County Forest Preserve isn’t behind an online post circulating against a proposed 560-acre DeKalb data center, an agency staffer told Shaw Local on Monday.

Northern Illinois is staring down another blast of bitter Arctic air later this week, capping off what has already been one of the most aggressive starts to winter in decades

Icicle lights hanging from your house: Pretty. Actual icicles hanging from your house: A sign of potential trouble.

From Capitol News Illinois: Both Stratton and Kelly say they support the concept of “Medicare for All,” which would establish a single-payer, government-run health insurance program that all Americans would have access to

Visit these spectacular light shows and displays this Christmas season.

Only one in five Illinois residents has received the flu vaccine, and far fewer have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine as of the end of November, according to the state Department of Public Health

The Chicago Bears ran out of late-game magic Sunday night at Lambeau Field in a 28-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Here are the five big takeaways from a tough loss on the road.

The Chicago Bears seemed poised to pull off another late-game comeback Sunday night. Instead, quarterback Caleb Williams threw an interception in the final minute of Sunday's 28-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Here's what happened at the end.

Adults of all fitness abilities are invited to two seated fitness sessions at the DeKalb Public Library.

A vacant DeKalb home for sale is no longer inhabitable due to a fire on Friday, authorities said.

The Chicago Bears had no major injury surprises ahead of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Wide receiver Rome Odunze and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson are both inactive after they were ruled out Friday.

Although we always have to be prepared for our safety, experts urge pet owners to take precautions for the furry members of their families, too.

There’s a vacancy on the Sycamore Community School District 427 Board of Education.

A fast-moving clipper system dropped a widespread band of snow across northern Illinois overnight into Sunday morning, leaving several communities with 6 inches or more and creating hazardous travel conditions before tapering off

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform its Holidays Pops: Winter Wonderland concert Dec. 12 and 14.

Another round of light precipitation is possible Monday night into Tuesday near the Wisconsin border, with a stronger system bringing mainly rain Tuesday night before colder air returns midweek

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

The DeKalb Public Library will host an after-hours concert featuring Arcomusical on Dec. 12.

The DeKalb American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a Wreaths Across America campaign to provide holiday wreaths for DeKalb County residents to buy for veterans and veteran gravesites.

A Hinckley man with a history of confrontations with the police was arrested on Tuesday after several hours of negotiations with DeKalb County sheriff’s deputies. He's the same man who crashed a car into the Sycamore Police Department in 2021, according to court records.

The DeKalb Public Library will host an event for residents to create a gingerbread house box to store small Christmas gifts.

Mount Carmel finished the same place it started the season in the No. 1 spot of the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings. Check out the final rankings here.

A fast-moving clipper system is expected to spread a swath of accumulating snow across northern Illinois late Saturday evening through early Sunday

The Chicago Bears have developed a physical style of play under head coach Ben Johnson that's led to a 9-3 record heading into Week 14. Here's how a training camp practice in August served as a stepping stone for the Bears' culture shift.

A chunk of ice, believed to have come from a truck driving ahead, smashed through a van's windshield near Marengo Friday, hospitalizing the driver.

There’s still a ways to go before TD Ryan’s annual Freezin’ For Food drive meets last year’s totals, he said. Donations are welcome at the Hy-Vee parking lot near the gas station from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

The Chicago Bears will renew their rivalry with the Green Bay Packers for the first time with head coach Ben Johnson when they play at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

The Chicago Bears will be without two key starters when they play the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Chicago ruled top wide receiver Rome Odunze and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson out for the game.

DeKalb Township recently was awarded the Innovative Senior Program of the Year Award in recognition of the success of its Wise and Well Senior Summit.

From Capitol News Illinois: Students in Illinois, like their peers nationwide, tend to score lower in math than they do in reading and writing.

Kishwaukee College will host a commencement ceremony for its fall semester graduates this month.

The more impactful weather arrives Saturday night into Sunday, when the first in a parade of Alberta Clippers moves through and brings 1-3 inches of snow

DeKalb's Alex Gregorio-Perez reached the Dan Gable Donnybrook third-place match while the Indian Creek, Hinckley-Big Rock and Genoa-Kingston girls basketball teams all picked up wins.

Adam Carrick was familiar with Tyler Etes from the football field, and the led to confidence and a victory on the wrestling mat. It also helped Sycamore defeat Rochelle 48-24 on Thursday.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Low-Income Discount program will provide price breaks starting Jan. 1, 2026, to qualifying households in its service area

A foundational offensive line group. A defensive line that will mostly be here in January. A linebacker that can fill some big shoes. Here are five takeways from NIU's 2026 signing class.

The Lutheran Church of St. John will host a live Nativity and chili supper on Dec. 13 to celebrate Christmas.

The Chicago Bears were without a couple key players Thursday as they returned to the practice field. Wide receiver Rome Odunze and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson both missed practice Thursday.

Interim County Administrator Derek Hiland has presented the County Board with 3 options for its 2025 property tax levy. Officials estimate that the value of existing property in DeKalb County has increased by an average of 9% over the past year, documents show.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall on Thursday as the team returned to the practice field in preparation for the Green Bay Packers. Here are three of the most interesting things they said Thursday.

Sycamore's Walk with Santa begins at the Sycamore Theatre at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

Chicago Bears’ cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month of November on Thursday.

The world-renowned pianist and composer returns to the stage with a heartwarming concert experience that celebrates the season through music, storytelling and holiday cheer.

The tours run on select days through Dec. 15.