From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker suggested on Tuesday that lawmakers could suspend the automatic gas tax increase of about 2 cents per gallon that happens annually on July 1

From Capitol News Illinois: U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin delivered a farewell address to the Illinois General Assembly, reflecting on his decades in public office and warning that today’s political divisions pose a serious threat to democratic norms

Hamza Khatatbeh was scheduled to be sentenced for second-degree murder Wednesday at the DeKalb County Courthouse, for the 2023 fatal stabbing of Sycamore 17-year-old Kaleb McCall but his defense was granted a continuance until June 10.

From Capitol News Illinois: Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett filed to run for governor as an independent candidate. He enlisted Crystal Lake's Carolyn Schofield, a former Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, as his running mate

The 90th Annual Genoa Days runs May 27-30 in downtown Genoa.

Illinois school vaccination rates have declined steadily over the past two decades. See the vaccination rates at your school.

The Chicago Bears built one of the NFL's best running games last season in head coach Ben Johnson's first year. Here's how new running backs coach Eric Studesville will try to keep the Bears near the top once again next season.

Ava Lambert scored a pair of goals to help Plainfield Central top Sycamore 3-1 on Tuesday in a Class 3A Orion Sectional semifinal.

From Capitol News Illinois: A defense attorney for one of the “Broadview Six” immigration protesters alleged in court Tuesday that he had “reason to believe” that U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros had personal contact with members of the grand jury

Gov. JB Pritzker’s office responded Tuesday to a Cook County Treasurer report that raised questions about the megaproject legislation he backs to keep the Bears in Illinois.

DeKalb County sheriff’s deputies were left looking for a driver after responding to a report of a single-car crash Sunday.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a performance of the Lightbeam Players production of the play “Sleepaway” for community members.

An analysis of the “megaprojects” legislation pending in Springfield by the Cook County Treasurer’s office is skeptical of the purported economic benefits of a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights

Children can register on June 1 for the Read, White and Blue Summer Reading Program at the DeKalb Public Library.

It's summer beer and wine festival season! Check out these events happening throughout the suburbs.

Cannabis experts, recovery and mental health practitioners weigh in on Kenneally/Franks lawsuit

For the first time in three years, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams won’t be starting from scratch during the offseason. Here's how the Bears' stability at offensive play caller will benefit Williams this offseason.

Hinckley-Big Rock and Hiawatha advanced into Class 1A semifinal games, while the season came to an end for Genoa-Kingston and Indian Creek.

A family dog alerted the rest of the household to a late-night fire on Friday in Sycamore, authorities said.

From Capitol News Illinois: For Illinois farmers, the math is tough: Food-grade soybeans require older genetics that yield 10-15 fewer bushels per acre, and commodity soybeans are more lucrative

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a program for teenagers and adults to create a diamond painting.

Drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for young children and people under 30, according to the American Red Cross. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reported 81 boating accidents in 2025.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois abortion advocates are urging lawmakers to do more to protect reproductive healthcare as the legislative session moves into its final days and the federal landscape keeps shifting

A former Northern Illinois University student accused in connection with a 2024 reported sexual assault at a fraternity house has been found not guilty, court records show.

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of May 17-23. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of a new Great Clips location in town.

Illinois Department of Public Health warns residents to be mindful of what fish they eat when angling in state's waters

The DeKalb County History Center's campus expansion project renovated the corn crib into an outdoor music and gathering venue. The venue space will be used for the Sycamore Farmers Market, community programs and live performances.

A single-family home in DeKalb that sold for $400,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DeKalb County in the past week.

The state now offers a brewery, brew pub, distillery & winery directory on the ILCC website

The NIU baseball team won the MAC tournament for the first time in its last year in the conference.

The DeKalb County Forty and Eight, Voiture 207 will hold its annual Mayors’ Memorial Day Breakfast for community members to celebrate Memorial Day.

The RTW Veteran Center will offer residents a luncheon as part of the America 250 DeKalb Memorial Day celebration.

DeKalb County-area cities, veterans groups and organizers will host Memorial Day events throughout the county for the public to honor all deceased service members. Here's what's happening Monday

Following these simple food safety practices, you can protect your family and friends from food borne illness and make the most of your summer cookouts.

A residential home in DeKalb that sold for $211,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in DeKalb County in the past week.

Don’t let high food and gas prices this Memorial Day weekend dampen your plans. Here are ways you can celebrate and stay within a tight household budget

Overcast and high 60s made for ideal conditions for IHSA's girls state track and field championships on Saturday in Charleston.

Sycamore pole vaulter Sydney Fabrizius and Kaneland pole vaulter Delainey Baran reached the state finals along with the Spartans' 4x800-relay team, Genoa-Kingston soccer won a regional title, Sycamore tennis qualified three for state and more in the roundup.

Taylor Vescogni struck out 12 in a one-hit shutout, Addie Piecha drove in three runs and the La Salle-Peru softball team beat Sycamore 3-0 to win the Class 3A Sterling Regional for the Cavaliers' first regional title since 2013.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Senate voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to advance a bill that would regulate how large artificial intelligence model developers handle transparency and catastrophic risk

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois House advanced a bill that would regulate the maximum price certain prescription drugs can be sold for in the state

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of DeKalb County, here's what sold for $300,000 or under over the past week.

The new Crystal Lake location opened Friday, May 22. Owner Erdene Sainnyambu is also in talks to open a DeKalb location.

Each week will feature a rotating lineup of talented local artists representing a variety of musical styles and genres at the DeKalb Farmers Market.

From neighborhood street fairs to beloved small-town traditions and Route 66 Centennial celebrations, these events reflect the state’s culture, food and music.

From Capitol News Illinois: The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday dropped all charges against the remaining “Broadview Six” protesters, citing apparent prosecutorial misconduct in the grand jury proceedings

From Capitol News Illinois: As state lawmakers work to pass a school funding plan for the upcoming fiscal year, some are expressing frustration over how this year’s budget has been implemented

Indian Creek's Ally Keilman finished in the top 30 in both hurdle events at the Class 1A State Championship, DeKalb long jumper Drake Gay qualified for state, and more in the roundup

From Capitol News Illinois: Senate Republicans are calling on their colleagues and the governor to opt into a federal school choice tax credit program.