A former DeKalb County elected official who once led the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity recently pleaded guilty to stealing more than $10,000 from the nonprofit, court records show.

The Habitat for Humanity La Salle, Bureau, Putnam Counties held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday in Princeton. The home is located near the intersection of Cherry and Marquette Street in Princeton. A family of 6, including 4 young children, will move into the home. Volunteers interested in helping with the home are asked to contact to Habitat for Humanity La Salle, Bureau, Putnam Counties by contacting the Peru office. The home should be completed by the end of the year.

Work has began on the groundbreaking of the Habitat For Humanity home on Thursday, May 15, 2025 near the intersection of Cherry and Marquette Street in Princeton. The home will take 6 to 9 months to complete. A family of 6, including 4 young children, will move into the home. Volunteers interested in helping with the home are asked to contact to Habitat for Humanity La Salle, Bureau, Putnam Counties by contacting the Peru office.

Read the transcript from our Walls 102 interview with Jon Scholtes, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties, talks about the upcoming May event: “The House That Bourbon Built"

Jon Scholtes, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties, talks about the upcoming May event: "The House That Bourbon Built"

A regular crew meets on Wednesdays for the build and is joined by volunteers, often from a local group or organization, on Saturdays at the site.

Dixon Habitat for Humanity broke ground on their 33rd home Saturday, April 19, 2025. Nichole Richardt will share the home with son Isaiah Chattic, 17, and daughter Azareya Chattic, 16.

John Scholtes talks about how you can get involved as a volunteer along with how to apply as a family in need, listen to the interview here

Board members, volunteers and well-wishers attended Sunday’s dedication as the new family received their keys, a Bible and a blessing of the home.

Dixon Habitat for Humanity dedicated their 32nd home Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

Clara Harris retiring from volunteer organization after 30 years of service.

Thirty was the magic number for Clara Harris, as the long-time volunteer for Dixon Habitat for Humanity calls it quits after 30 years and 30 houses.

The historic Hired Man’s House received a special lift Tuesday with the assistance of law enforcement authorities escorting the way from Sycamore to DeKalb.

A house made its way through Sycamore and DeKalb Tuesday as it was moved from the DeKalb County History Center property in Sycamore to Pleasant Street in DeKalb. The house was moved by Devooght House Movers and Habitat For Humanity for Heaven Allen and her son who will be living in the home when it is completed.

DeKalb Chamber of Commerce members recently celebrated a plan by Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County to move the DeKalb County History Center’s historic “Hired Hands House.”

Opinion: "We are thrilled to announce that Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County is moving a historic house. The Engh Farm house, also known as the 'Hired Hands House,' will relocate from Sycamore to DeKalb to become a home for a mother and her child," Kim McIver writes.

Sycamore Community School District 427 school board President Jim Dombek “had the heart of a servant,” board vice president Michael DeVito said in a statement following Dombek's death this week.

Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity invites Aurora area faith leaders to an informational breakfast on their Faith Builds.

The Beer & Bourbon Fest will feature 18 beer samplings and three bourbon samplings, live music on two stages, food outdoor games and vendors. All proceeds benefit Will County Habitat for Humanity's veterans programs.

Carmelo Gonzalez, a DeKalb resident who previously lived in Chicago, said he is forever grateful that he, his wife Leah and their four children have an opportunity at a better life in Kingston with help from Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County.

A groundbreaking and blessing for the Habitat for Humanity home in Dixon took place Saturday, May 4, 2024.

A groundbreaking and blessing for the 32nd Habitat for Humanity home in Dixon took place Saturday, May 4, 2024. Megin Steeb, son Kayden Carter, 18, and daughter Mackenna Muhammad, 12, will be moving into the new digs upon completion.

Stud-a-thon is an opportunity for businesses, families, clubs, etc. to "make their mark” in the community by sponsoring a stud for the next home build.

Heather Dingley and her four sons took the keys Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, for the latest Dixon Habitat for Humanity home.

Heather Dingley and her four sons took the keys Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 for the latest Dixon Habitat for Humanity home.

Organizers behind Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County’s Women Build said the inaugural fundraising event was so successful that they intend to bring it back next year. About 20 people took to the Kingston construction site over the weekend.

Women United of Lake County recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity Lake County to kick off their Women Build project to construct two new homes in Waukegan.

Ninety volunteers from the CITGO Lemont Refinery banded together this week to help Habitat for Humanity build the outer structure of a Lockport home in just three days, despite inclement weather.

Since its inception, Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County has helped 16 families to attain homeownership and is preparing to assist its 17th.

Habitat for Humanity McHenry County held a celebration for two families moving into a new duplex in the Meadows of West Bay community.

The outdoor event at Hollywood Casino in Joliet will feature more than 100 varieties of beer and Bourbon available to sample.

Five students learn new skills to help construct a home in Kentucky through Habitat for Humanity.

Dixon Habitat for Humanity celebrates 30 years and 30 houses with a celebration Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022.

The inaugural Will County Beer & Bourbon Fest on May 21 at Hollywood Casino, Joliet will feature more 100 craft beers from local brewers, a wide variety of bourbons, food and live music.

Presentation made recently by Bradford Victor-Adams Mutual Insurance

The nonprofit currently has 2 duplexes under construction, too

The construction is one of several events for Veterans Build 2021

First Baptist provides work crew for Dixon Habitat

“We’ve had quite a hard life, and we’re looking forward to having a home of our own,” Harris said. “We’re already thinking about decorations and what we want where in the house.”

Teams of volunteers have been working on rehabbing a home in the 7600 block of Lucy Drive in Wonder Lake for the Zywiec family

A 2012 Fairmont Neighborhood Plan approved by the Will County Board sat without funding to act on its priorities

The nonprofit Habitat for Humanity home improvement store and donation center that specializes in repurposing used and even new household goods is taking on a bit of a new purpose itself in Joliet.