Nathan P. Sweeney, 45, of DeKalb, was sentenced to 14 years in prison Tuesday, at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore, for driving under the influence of drugs and causing the March 2024 crash that killed DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy Christina Musil.

A motorcycle club recently raised hundreds of dollars for the Sycamore chapter of Project Fire Buddies, a nonprofit that helps families with children battling illness.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation recently welcomed Scott Gulke as its new finance director.

The Kishwaukee College SkillsUSA chapter recently earned several state and national title medals during the annual SkillsUSA Illinois State Leadership and Skills Conference.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation recently awarded $30,000 in 2025 Spinoso Masters scholarships to four local students pursuing postgraduate degrees.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold an international cheese tasting for residents to sample various international cheeses.

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

“Bake It Til You Make It” tells the story of Yolanda, who always dreamed of becoming a celebrity baker

The DeKalb Public Library will host a craft swap for adults and teens to shop for and donate craft supplies.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of Tacoverse and welcomed the restaurant to its membership.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation recently launched a new program meant to support area nonprofits, businesses and philanthropy donors.

Adults and teens can learn about diorama-making basics during a program at the DeKalb Public Library.

The free workshop will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 23 in the library’s lower-level Zimmerman Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.

The Kane County Coroner’s Office has identified the remains of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a freight train near the Elburn Metra Station on Aug. 18.

Summer came to an unofficial end for many Sycamore children and parents in School District 427 Thursday, alongside some advice: "Just try and introduce yourself to a lot of kids, and maybe you’ll make a new friend that you don’t know,” fourth grader Parker Wenz said.

Students at North Grove Elementary School, along with others in Sycamore School District 427, showed up Thursday for their first day of the new school year.

The DeKalb Township will host a Wise and Well Senior Summit to inform, connect and support seniors.

Community members experiencing memory loss and their care partners will be able to attend a memory cafe at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a “Returning to Romance through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction” watch party for adults and teens ages 16 and older featuring romance book author Casey McQuiston.

The Sycamore Public Library will partner with the DeKalb County History Center to hold its final story time for the summer.

Now that Sycamore Community School District 427 has hired a national firm to search for the district’s next superintendent, here’s what the community should expect to happen.

This popular annual festival is held in the city's downtown and will have delicious barbecue, cold beer and live bands.

Equine Dreams recently was awarded a $23,619 grant from the Northwestern Medicine community benefit grant program to support the construction of an accessible tack room.

Dr. Susan Buchanan of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health said lead found in paint used inside older homes remains the primary source of lead exposure for children

It’s that time of year again, when downtown DeKalb streets close to make way for carnival rides, funnel cakes, free live music and a lot of corn. Road closures for Corn Fest start this week. Here's what to know

Community members ages three and older can celebrate the end of summer during an “Ice Ice Science … at the Library” program at the Sycamore Public Library.

Join the DeKalb Public Library for a free workshop on exploring genealogy using online tools and GPS technology.

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The Northern Illinois University Annuitants Association is accepting reservations for its upcoming trip to Branson, Missouri, scheduled for Nov. 10-14.

Former Sycamore District 427 school board member Eric Jones expressed disappointment with ex-Superintendent Steve Wilder's departure, saying he believes Wilder was shown a “lack of respect."

The DeKalb Area Women’s Center will host “Strange Looking Creature,” a photographic art collection by Bernadette Curl-Woodruff, through August.

Adults and teenagers can learn how to search the Prairie Cat catalog during a workshop at the DeKalb Public Library.

Less than two weeks after the Sycamore school board authorized a mutual separation agreement with former Sycamore superintendent Steve Wilder, the board has voted to hire a national firm to search for his replacement.

The Sycamore Public Library will host “The Wonder of Birds” interactive program for residents to learn about birds.

Children ages four to seven can participate in activities and stories to become thoughtful community members during a program at the DeKalb Public Library.

Column: The streets of downtown Sycamore will be filled with the aroma of smoky barbecue, the sound of live music and the energy of the community when the Ribs, Rhythm & Brews Fest returns on Saturday, Aug. 23, writes Shelby Crackel of the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce.

It’s been about a year since Sycamore School District 427 was placed on a financial early warning status by the Illinois State Board of Education, and school board members will take a look at how the 2026 budget is shaping up during a special meeting Wednesday.

Mosquitoes collected in Genoa city limits have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the DeKalb County Health Department.

Vocalist Maureen Christine will perform with the DeKalb Municipal Band for the final concert of its 171st season.

Whether you’re a long-time player, a beginner, or just “uke-curious,” everyone is invited to experience Uke Day DeKalb 2025 on Aug. 17.

Adults and seniors can learn about healthy aging topics from Home Instead during a program at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold a program for community members to learn about the history of the circus.

Kishwaukee College this week will host Discover Kish, an event for new students and their families to explore and learn about the college.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a program for seniors to learn about long-term care planning.

Vocalist Zachary Harris will perform with the DeKalb Municipal Band at the next concert Tuesday in its 170th concert season.

The DeKalb Public Library will host two grief support group sessions for adults experiencing grief and loss.

From a Civil War-era pharmacy to a bank that lasted through the Great Depression, some of the oldest active businesses in northern Illinois are still going strong

First Baptist Church of DeKalb will offer a new worship service hour for Sunday evenings.

A former Sycamore School District 427 employee accused of inappropriately touching multiple students pleaded guilty recently to felony battery in exchange for admittance into a behavioral rehabilitation program that could see his conviction reduced to a misdemeanor, records show.

Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025.