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Update: A Sycamore middle school student has been charged with making a terrorist threat after police said the teenager threatened a school shooting in a Snapchat post Wednesday. Authorities said there was "no evidence that a violent act was imminent," however.
A DeKalb man pleaded guilty Wednesday to threatening to assassinate state GOP Rep. Jeff Keicher, a threat which Keicher, who lives in Sycamore, called “an affront” to democratic society.
DeKalb County residents are invited to attend a virtual panel Sept. 25 ahead of the November election to learn more about secure elections and how to detect misinformation. The panel will be live-streamed on WNIJ.
A Chicago man this week was ordered detained pending trial as he faces charges that he made a false 911 call prompting two Sycamore schools to lock down as a precaution Friday.
A developer hoping to build 40 townhomes in Sycamore received a thumbs up from city officials this week with his latest plans to build in a subdivision behind Blain’s Farm & Fleet. The units would sell between $350,000 and $375,000, and need additional city approval.
A Sycamore woman was injured in a two-car crash Tuesday that authorities allege was caused by a Carol Stream driver.
A social media post caused increased police presence at Sycamore schools on Monday but officials said no direct threat was made, and rumors of one are unsubstantiated
The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Pure Beauty Co. to its membership.
Kishwaukee College will host several events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month throughout September and October.
The DeKalb County Health Department will offer walk-in flu vaccines to residents starting Monday in preparation for flu season.
The Stage Coach Players will open its next DeKalb production, the musical “Rent,” on Sept. 19, and its show director is dedicating the run to late troupe member Jeff Hall.
The recipients are Nia Burrows, Courtney Felder, Nick Hoffman, Aolani Perez, and Madison Rollins. The students were awarded high-end stethoscopes created by the 3M Community Support Group.
Update: A Chicago man lied to police on Friday after he made a 911 call claiming to have seen someone in a Sycamore High School bathroom with a gun in order to divert police from finding him, authorities said Friday. His actions prompted brief lockdowns at two Sycamore schools.
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The Sycamore Music Boosters supports students in kindergarten through 12 music programs offered within Sycamore School District 427.
The Old Mill Park developer who said Sycamore residents want smaller condos will have to come up with a new proposal if he wants to add single-bedroom units to his community, after another failed attempt to get city support.
Cortland Lions Club will host its second annual sock hop at its sixth annual ROAR-IN’ Car Show Saturday.
The DeKalb Public Library will host its annual “Eight Country in One Day” event Sept. 14 for patrons to learn about various countries and cultures.
Prosectors have added another DUI charge against James Corralejo, an ex-cop who lives in DeKalb charged with driving drunk and causing a 2023 crash that killed DeKalb grandmother Graciela Reza Contreras, court records show.
The DeKalb County Community Gardens released a list of September locations for the Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, no requirements necessary.
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The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center will host a “Barbed Wire Barons Bus Tour” to kick off its Barbed Wire Weekend events. The tour features locations and buildings related to DeKalb’s barbed wire story.
The Northern Illinois University Department of History will hold a “Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America” discussion Thursday by author Clint Smith as part of its annual Lincoln Lecture. The public is welcome.
A 3-year-old Sycamore preschooler was returned to his mother by a DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy after he wandered out of his classroom during school hours recently, authorities confirmed. The mom says she wants better district-to-parent communication. Here's what we know
The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Home Instead to host the first of three workshops Thursday on various healthy aging topics.
A Wisconsin man has been charged in connection to what police said was a 2020 string of burglaries and stolen vehicles in DeKalb County and Wisconsin, court records show. The man's brother and another Milwaukee man also were charged.
The DeKalb Public Library will hold a workshop Tuesday for patrons to learn about debt repayment strategies as part of its Financial Fitness series.
A Sycamore local is moving from North Carolina back to their hometown to open a children’s boutique clothing store dubbed Adventure Sprouts, the store's owner announced on social media.
Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network the week of August 31-September 6, 2024.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for patrons to learn about career services Monday.
The free lessons will be offered at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday through Sept. 13 at the church, 2315 Edgebrook Lane, Sycamore.
Sycamore’s popular ice cream spot will remain open through the year instead of close when the cold sets in, according to a recent business announcement.
The DeKalb Park District will host its 19th annual Kite Fest on Sunday, and all are welcome to bring their own kites to fly or enjoy the many offerings available at the free-to-attend event.
Here's what's going on in September at the Kishwaukee Valley Art League's Gallery on State, 322 W. State St., Sycamore.
The DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association will host a dedication ceremony for a historical marker this month, and the public is invited. The ceremony includes two of the yield monitor creators and veteran farm broadcaster Max Armstrong.
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County’s completion of the DeKalb County History Center’s “Hired Hands House.”
The Sycamore City Council dissolved multiple city committees officials said were long inactive and voted instead to create a special committee system the mayor will oversee.
A proposed new sales tax benefiting DeKalb County schools would not tax groceries, prescription drugs or cars, according to Sycamore Community Unit School District 427. A referendum is expected on the November ballot for voters to weigh in.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a program Thursday for patrons to learn about the history of Fleetwood Mac.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a memory cafe for patrons experiencing memory loss and their care partners Thursday.
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In late August Sycamore residents received an email indicating they do not owe the city anything on their next water bill, but city officials said that’s not the case. Here's what to do if you received an incorrect bill, says city manager Michael Hall.
The DeKalb Public Library will offer training for patrons to learn how to use its new Brother ScanNCut machine.
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the 150th anniversary of the J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s “The Winner” barbed wire patent.
The DeKalb County Teachers’ Association will hold a meeting for retired DeKalb County teachers. Registration is required by Sept. 5.
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists recently held a food and school supplies drive to benefit local food pantries.
After the Sycamore City Council said no to his request for more condo units at his Sycamore housing development, the Old Mill Park property developer has asked the city to reconsider his proposal.
The DeKalb Public Library will screen movies for patrons as part of its Classic Film Series.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb will host a concert Sept. 13 featuring singer and songwriter Joe Jencks to benefit the church.