A family dog alerted the rest of the household to a late-night fire on Friday in Sycamore, authorities said.

Sycamore High School seniors and loved ones filled the fieldhouse on Sunday for the Class of 2026 Commencement.

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The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of a new Great Clips location in town.

Communities in Kendall and DeKalb counties will be opening their farmers markets for the season.

The DeKalb County History Center's campus expansion project renovated the corn crib into an outdoor music and gathering venue. The venue space will be used for the Sycamore Farmers Market, community programs and live performances.

Sycamore Mayor Steve Braser is seeking to rally support for a proposed $11 million healthcare development that would modernize the former Sycamore Kindred Hospital building after the property’s former owners signaled opposition to the facility’s revival

DeKalb County-area cities, veterans groups and organizers will host Memorial Day events throughout the county for the public to honor all deceased service members. Here's what's happening Monday

The Sycamore girls soccer team defeated Rock Island Friday afternoon to win the Class 2A regional final at Sycamore High School.

Expect patriotic pumpkins to line the walkways of the DeKalb County Courthouse lawn this October, thanks to a timely idea from North Grove Elementary School student Rayna Hochstatter, 9.

Four new Sycamore first responders were sworn into duty during the Sycamore City Council meeting this week.

A proposed renovation that would transform the interior of the former Central School building in downtown Sycamore into more than a dozen apartment units has the approval of the Sycamore City Council.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists will offer two “Stretch, Play, Recover: Pickleball Tips” next month in Genoa and Sycamore for community members to learn more about the sport.

In front of the family of Gary and Holly Schmidt, who were found killed in their home in September 2025, their son, the man authorities allege is responsible, was found unfit to stand trial on Monday.

Sycamore Central School could become a downtown apartment building, depending on the whims of the Sycamore City Council on Monday.

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy awarded $19,200 in grants to support projects and programs serving youth across DeKalb County.

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During her report to the Sycamore Board of Education Tuesday, Superintendent Kristen Campbell recommended the creation of five new administrative positions that she suggested have combined yearly salaries worth more than $400,000.

Data show that the number of students enrolled in Sycamore schools has remained stable over the past 10 years; however, the district has yet to eclipse the enrollment it had before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Potential plans for an Olive Garden restaurant to come to Sycamore remain hinged on a land sale that hasn’t happened yet, Sycamore City Manager Michael Hall said.

Update: A now-former school board member of Aurora Christian Schools was charged after authorities alleged he sexually abused multiple minors, including one over several years. The FBI is investigating with Aurora police.

The Sycamore and DeKalb softball teams continued their rivalry Thursday night at Mary M. Bell Field at Northern Illinois University.

For the first time in more than 200 years, a baby bison has been born in a Kane County forest preserve. For the American Indian Center, the birth represents a larger reconnection with the land and their shared history. Visitors to the park can see the "red dog" fuzzy calf.

The Daily Chronicle honors the everyday heroes making a difference in DeKalb County through their hard work, kindness and dedication.

Jury selection begins Monday for a civil trial to determine if a Sycamore man is fit to face first-degree murder charges in the 2025 violent killings of his parents, Holly S. Schmidt and Gary A. Schmidt. The man on Wednesday told the judge he wants to represent himself

The Morris baseball team traveled to Sycamore Wednesday to take on the Spartans.

A scholarship has been created for graduating Sycamore High School seniors meant to honor a local couple’s legacy.

A number of farmers markets are expected to open for the season soon in DeKalb County. Here's what to expect:

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While speaking during a public address this week, new DeKalb County Administrator Kedzior said the county is investing tens of millions of dollars into the Peace and Plank roads corridor.

A single-family home in DeKalb that sold for $555,500 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DeKalb County during the past week.

The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will host several events and programs in April at the Gallery on State, 322 W. State St., Sycamore.

The DeKalb girls soccer team made the short trip to Sycamore Thursday to take on the Spartans.

Community leaders on Wednesday announced a potential multimillion-dollar manufacturing development codenamed “Project Balsam” could be coming to Sycamore.

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce held their annual State of the Community Address Wednesday in the DeKalb County Community Foundation Freight Room. The panel of speakers featured representatives from the Sycamore Public Library, Sycamore School District, DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation, DeKalb County Government and the City of Sycamore.

Three recruits joined the Sycamore Fire Department this week, but there are more positions to fill within the department.

Check out some of the top pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network the week of April 27-May 1, 2026.

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A teenager guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 fatal stabbing of Sycamore 17-year-old Kaleb McCall was denied a request for a new trial, court records show. He's expected to be sentenced May 27.

A single-family home in Sycamore that sold for $490,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DeKalb County over the past week.

Tom & Jerry's held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday to kick off the rebuilding of the restaurant in its previous location of 1670 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore. The restaurant was destroyed by a fire on Jan. 31 and is currently operating at its temporary location at 265 W. Peace Road in Sycamore.

Sycamore Middle School is set to open its spring production, the musical “The Wizard of Oz,” May 1.

‘Child abuse thrives in secrecy,’ say DeKalb County advocates working to help children live safer lives. At CASA DeKalb County, court-appointed trained advocates are there to prioritize every child's needs.

In an unusual move and at the request of the defendant, a judge on Wednesday set a jury trial to determine the fitness of a Sycamore man accused of murder in the 2025 killings of his parents, Holly Schmidt and Gary Schmidt

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) DeKalb County and Family Service Agency held a Hands Around the Courthouse event Wednesday in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) DeKalb County and Family Service Agency invite the community to Hands Around the Courthouse, at noon Wednesday in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The Sycamore baseball team hosted Kaneland Tuesday night in an Interstate 8 Conference matchup.

Some traffic signals may be flashing or otherwise impacted during ongoing intersection maintenance work expected to begin on May 1 in Sycamore. The work is mostly concentrated along Route 64 in the city's downtown.

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The DeKalb County History Center will be the new host of the Sycamore Farmers Market starting this year. The outdoor space is part of the history center's ongoing expansion project.