The city of DeKalb and DeKalb County governments are gaining national recognition for their efforts to honor military personnel wounded or killed in action, according to a news release.

DeKalb County United will offer a youth soccer clinic for children ages five to 13 at WNIJ Hola’s Familia Fest on July 11.

The Genoa-Kingston girls basketball team took on DeKalb Monday in the DeKalb Summer Shootout.

Atlas Bobcat, a dealer for new and used construction equipment, will soon relocate to a new spot down the road from its current location along Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, a company employee confirmed Monday.

The DeKalb County Health Department will host a recycling collection event for DeKalb County residents to dispose of unwanted electronics, aerosol products and textiles.

The city of DeKalb recently began to work on a new mural celebrating the city’s place along Lincoln Highway.

DeKalb-area author and artist Kyle L. White is inviting the community to a public reading of his new book “Just Out There Somewhere: Thoughts About Moving On.”

Vocalist David Pfenninger will perform with the DeKalb Municipal Band at the next concert in its 172nd concert season.

A developer wants city approval to build a 186,000-square-foot facility in Park 88 in DeKalb to house what the city described as “a large manufacturer of climate control and energy management systems,” according to an agenda for a public hearing Monday.

Barb City Manor welcomed their neighbors Sunday to an Old-Fashioned Neighborhood Picnic, featuring games, food and music on the front lawn of the facility. The event, open to Barb City Manor residents, families and neighbors, was held to celebrate Flag Day and America's 250th anniversary.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a hands-on event for adults and teens to craft a festive ribbon flag. The event is part of the library’s American250 initiative.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a program for children ages 3 to 10 to decorate a piggy bank.

Elder Care Services will hold its 2026 World Elder Abuse Awareness Walk for residents in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

A Creston woman was charged with robbery, aggravated battery and mob action after her former partner was beaten by a group of men who jumped from her car, according to court documents.

Taco Alley, 817 W. Lincoln Highway, Suite H, DeKalb, is Mexican restaurant Tamales Los Girasoles’ most recent addition.

Kishwaukee College recently named Woodfin Billingsly as the 2026 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest winner and Alanna Nelson as the 2026 Gandhi/King Peace Scholarship recipient.

Rick Burchell succeeds Nate Kloster as the executive director of Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois. Kloster is retiring in July.

About 45 volunteers took to Kishwaukee United Way's annual Day of Caring, ready and willing to make an impact in the community this week.

DeKalb 1st Ward residents are invited to attend an outdoor meeting led by their Alderwoman Carolyn Zasada to discuss concerns, opportunities and issues in the city of DeKalb.

The Heavy Metal Summer Experience, put on through a partnership between the DeKalb Chamber Foundation and DeKalb Mechanical, provides high school-aged students interested in the trades an opportunity to learn through hands-on training.

Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network the week of June 5-11, 2026.

Teens in sixth through 12th grades can celebrate start of the World Cup and the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team with a party at the DeKalb Public Library.

Northern Illinois Mutual Aid, a new charity organization spun off of another grassroots-based effort centered on DeKalb, is taking steps to find a main office in Rockford.

The DeKalb boys basketball team took on Taft Tuesday in a summer league matchup at DeKalb High School.

Teenagers in sixth through 12th grades can help plan and create a teen escape room during planning sessions at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a bingo game for teenagers in sixth through 12th grades.

Adults can learn about the origins of fabled characters from “The Lone Ranger,” including the Lone Ranger, Tonto and Silver the horse, at a presentation at the DeKalb Public Library.

The cast and crew behind “The SpongeBob Musical” at Stage Coach Players in DeKalb are bubbling to the surface with excitement to showcase this fun-loving, danger-filled, adventure-packed, under-the-sea romp. The show premieres June 18

The DeKalb Municipal Band kicked off its 172nd consecutive summer concert series Tuesday night at the Hopkins Park bandshell in DeKalb.

The screening will include a live shadow cast of "Irrational Masters."

Teenagers and adults can learn how to loom weave at a class at the DeKalb Public Library on June 10.

DeKalb police arrested a Montgomery man recently after a woman told them he sexually abused her while delivering a couch to her apartment, according to records filed in DeKalb County court.

The DeKalb High School girls basketball team took on Boylan in summer league action Monday night at DeKalb High School.

A local nonprofit group is looking to help tenants and landowners keep their yards in better shape.

Eager participants jogged around Sycamore Middle School and got doused in vibrant colors on Saturday during CASA DeKalb County's 5th annual 5K Color Run, meant to support the nonprofit's efforts to aid children going through the court system.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold a Rainbow Inclusivity Alliance program to provide a safe and inclusive space for students ages 11 to 15 who identify as LGBTQ+ and their allies.

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Adults experiencing grief and loss are invited to attend two grief support group sessions at the DeKalb Public Library.

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

Adults and teenagers are welcome to learn about 3D printing and print various items at two workshops June 7 and June 24 at the DeKalb Public Library.

DeKalb Township is inviting the public to attend a pair of free educational events in response to recent utility rate increases implemented by major electric utility companies across Illinois, effective June 1.

A DeKalb man faces multiple felony charges after police allege he sexually abused a teenager and exchanged illegal lewd photographs with them on Snapchat, court records show.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold a National Alliance on Mental Illness information booth for community members to learn about the organization’s resources.

Shaw Local newspapers received a combined 45 awards in contest categories that included general excellence, photography, news writing, opinion writing and design.

The DeKalb Municipal Band will open its 172nd concert season on Tuesady with a concert featuring vocalist Gregor King.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program for adults on Saturday to learn about the stories of the American Revolution’s hidden figures.

Adults and teens can test their U.S. history knowledge during a “Jeopardy”-style trivia game at the DeKalb Public Library.

Check out some photo highlights from this week, May 30 - June 5, 2026, in DeKalb County news and sports, captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network.

Northern Illinois University announces the students who have made its spring 2026 dean’s list.

The Beth Fowler Dance Company will hold debut performances of its new production “VMA Legends" starting Friday.