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The visas of five Northern Illinois University international students that were revoked by the federal government weeks ago have been reinstated, a university spokesperson said Tuesday.

The North Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization will host its annual Children’s Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sale on May 17 to support student field trips, activities and programs.

The Ellwood House Museum will host a “Tea Party at Ellcourt” program for children and families, a chance to dress fancy, sip a little tea and enjoy some treats.

A Woodridge man accused of killing a bicyclist while driving drunk and then fleeing the scene was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison.

The DeKalb Park District will host two events for volunteers to help clean and beautify DeKalb parks on May 3 and June 7. All are welcome.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform a “Vive la France!” concert on May 3 to conclude its 48th concert season.

KVAL’s 54th annual Northern Illinois Art Show is set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31 and June 1 on the front lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W. State St. in Sycamore.

A 54-year-old Chicago man is charged with first-degree murder after authorities said he spat on a Glendale Heights woman and stabbed her in the back Thursday near a CTA green line stop in Chicago.

Several DuPage County offices have been affected by a cyber outage, according to a news release.

Kishwaukee College will offer four fast-track training programs during the summer semester online, in person or in a hybrid format.

About 100 people gathered outside the Old Lee County Courthouse in Dixon on Friday, April 25, at Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center’s third annual Hands Around the Courthouse.

Building Leaders Advocating for Change will host a Youth Empowerment Teen Summit in June to offer DeKalb teenagers empowerment, mentorship and leadership development. DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes will lead a workshop.

The Kishwaukee Concert Band will perform its a season finale concert on May 4 to conclude its 23rd concert season.

Northern Illinois University recently held a youth basketball tournament for the five Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice youth centers.

St. Mary’s Catholic School recently held a book swap as an Earth Day activity for students.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation has awarded a three-year grant totaling $60,000 to Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County’s Home Preservation Program to support various projects within DeKalb Township.

Downers Grove police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Friday in the 1600 block of 75th Street.

Don Henderson has been cutting hair since President Dwight D. Eisenhower was in office, and has operated a Sycamore barbershop since “Star Wars” premiered in theaters. But that’s all set to change.

A motion to deny pre-trial release for a Lombard man accused of crashing into another vehicle after fleeing from police at a high rate of speed, prosecutors said.

Kishwaukee College recently named Diego Gonzalez Zabala as the student trustee on the college’s board of trustees.

The University of Illinois Extension Boone, DeKalb, and Ogle counties is celebrating its Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteers during National Volunteer Week, which runs through April 26.

DeKalb County businesses Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. and Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm recently were named finalists in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s “Coolest Things Made in Illinois” contest.

Ten Genoa-Kingston High School seniors are facing off in this year’s Genoa Days King and Queen Royal Scholarship Competition, with the winner expected to be announced May 28.

Ken Lerner will be recognized April 30 at the Downers Grove Historical Society's Historian of the Year

Federal immigration agents are reversing the termination of legal status for international students across the country, and a spokesperson for Northern Illinois University said Friday that NIU leaders are keeping apprised of the ongoing situation.

The public can see the city of Joliet's proposal for redevelopment around the Gateway center and add suggestions at a May 14 open house.

The community is invited to help celebrate the opening of the City of DeKalb’s fourth fire station on Saturday. A grand opening will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at DeKalb’s Fire Station No. 4 at 1130 S. Malta Road.

A large crowd turned out Thursday to DeKalb High School for legislative updates with U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood. She spoke on several topics including immigration and whether she's considering a Senate run for retiring Democrat Dick Durbin's seat.

A Will County judge Thursday granted a two-year, no-contact order against a Neuqua Valley High School English teacher accused of grooming and sexually abusing a 16-year-old student.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Blue Sky Farm Goat Yoga to offer two goat yoga sessions on Saturday to residents ages 12 and older.

Aura Honey Studio, a Cortland-based beauty salon is poised to expand into an adjoining retail business space after the owner experienced success following the loss of her parents.

Teens and adults will be able to learn how to digitize and scan old media during a program held at the DeKalb Public Library.

The City of Lockport has hired an Orland Park resident as its new city attorney, filling a vacancy created in February when Sonni Choi Williams resigned.

Revenue generated by all three golf courses run by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County totaled $8.38 million last year, the agency’s director of golf said Tuesday.

It's been a remarkable, hard-fought recovery for former village commissioner Rich Kulovany.

Six people are in custody after Downers Grove police say a woman was the victim of an armed robbery Tuesday night.

Tio’s Donuts in Joliet will officially open Thursday with a ribbon cutting.

The General John Stark Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently named its DAR Community Service Award recipients: Tauyna Eckman, Kurt Thurmaier, and Jeanine Thurmaier

On May 1, generosity takes center stage as Give DeKalb County returns for its twelfth year. There are multiple ways to give

The DeKalb Public Library will host an after-hours concert April 25 featuring the Northern Illinois University’s Suzuki Strings.

The DeKalb County History Center will partner with the University of Illinois Library’s Rare Book Department to host a “Flavors of the Past: A Culinary Journey Through Time” program as part of its “Food: Gathering Around the Table” exhibit.

The Friends of the Sycamore Library will host a used book sale Friday and Saturday to support the library’s facilities, services and resources.

Adults and teens can donate and shop for craft supplies during a craft swap Wednesday held at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will host its Local Showcase and Spring Show for residents to connect with local organizations and businesses. Here's what to know about Thursday's event

The Summer Outdoor Rooftop Concert Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum opens May 17. The museum will host 11 concerts during the season.

A school librarian in Wheaton is donating one of her kidneys to her best friend’s father.

The Illinois Education Association Retired-Three Rivers chapter will hold a program at the DeKalb County Community Outreach Building on April 23 titled “Alcohol Facts and Fun” led by senior certified addictions counselor Michael Haines.

A Georgia man is facing federal charges for threatening a spiritual mission based in West Chicago.

The niece of a man killed during a confrontation with Carol Stream police last year has pleaded guilty to making threats against officers during a protest over the deadly shooting.

The Sycamore Parks Foundation recently announced the launch of its “Play It Forward” initiative, designed to eliminate financial barriers and expand recreation access and wellness for community members.