DeKalb County

The winner of this year's DeKalb County regional spelling bee seems like she was born for the title. It's in her name, after all. Somonauk teen Brighid ‘Bee’ Reid took the win Saturday with the word "financier."

The Indian Valley Theatre is accepting applications for its annual Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship for Sandwich-area graduating seniors.

The Ellwood House Museum and DeKalb County History Center announce an art call for the third Arts in Action exhibition. The application deadline is May 31.

Area tourism agencies and business owners called for renewed state investment into tourism industries this week after Gov. JB Pritzker’s State of the State address.

Teenagers younger than 18 are required to wear a helmet when riding a scooter or small motorcycle in Genoa, according to new rules approved by city officials this week.

Adults and seniors can learn about Medicare insurance options during workshops at the DeKalb Public Library.

Soaring egg prices are affecting restaurant margins, menu prices and family grocery budgets in DeKalb County, but restaurateurs said this week that they’re trying not to pass rising costs on to their customers.

DeKalb jumped out to a 30-19 halftime lead and staved off Waubonsie Valley’s second-half comeback efforts to hand the Warriors their second loss of the season and win a share of the DuPage Valley Conference title.

A DeKalb County judge this week tossed a bid by DeKalb mayoral candidate Linh Nguyen in her ongoing election legal dispute with the city, though the ruling isn’t likely to affect Nguyen’s chances to be on the April 1 ballot. Nguyen still is running in Tuesday's primary election.

DeKalb County restaurants, such as the Sycamore Parkway Restaurant, that serve breakfast are feeling the pinch when it comes to the rising cost of eggs.

DeKalb mayoral hopefuls got their chance to meet with voters and share their platforms this week during a public forum, where taxes, business growth and the role of city committees took center stage.

As the city of DeKalb seeks to comply with state requirements mandating municipalities replace residential water pipes lined with lead, officials this week approved a series of steps meant to begin the replacement process.

The boys basketball season postseason kicks off locally Monday with Indian Creek, Hiawatha and Genoa-Kingston opening with first-round regional games before semifinals Wednesday. Here are five things to keep an eye on as the postseason gets underway.

A Lee woman was hospitalized Tuesday after the car she was driving crashed into a house on Perry Road between Malta and Shabbona, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Second-chance points on Wednesday night helped Sycamore get ready for the postseason as the Spartans overwhelmed Genoa-Kingston in its final non-conference game, 66-50.

The DeKalb High School Future Farmers of America chapter held a Barnyard Zoo Family Night Wednesday to celebrate National FFA Week. The event offered the chance for visitors to meet farm animals, take part in arts and crafts and learn about farming in DeKalb County.

Second Ward Alderwoman Rebecca Johnson has decided to run as a write-in candidate after being bumped off the April 1 election ballot because of objections to her nominating petition.

A Sycamore woman was arrested Monday after police said she shot her family’s dog, Wilbur, during an argument about how much time her husband spends with their pets.

Multi-family townhome buildings could soon be constructed in Sycamore, but the prospective builder still has work to do, city officials said this month.

Yorkville Christian defeated Hinckley-Big Rock and Serena beat Indian Creek in the Class 1A Indian Creek Regional semifinals Tuesday.

Hundreds march for immigrant rights in DeKalb. "My goal was to spread a message of love and empathy," 16-year-old march participant Vianney Pacheco said.

A banner season for DeKalb was brought to a close Monday night by Allie Gogola and Lake Park. Gogola poured in a game-high 26 points to lead the Lancers past the Barbs 54-43 in their Class 4A Willowbrook Regional semifinal.

Families with newborn to 5-year-old children with special needs can attend a play group tailored to their children’s needs at the DeKalb Public Library.

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s next Soup-er Sunday program will feature a presentation on corporate symbol Chessie the Railroad Kitten by railroad and train enthusiast Bill Cummings.

Area youth shared their research on the lives and legacies of Black American artists, educators, actors, musicians and astronauts on Sunday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in DeKalb, part of the church's annual Black History Month programming.

Organizers said they were hoping to uplift the immigrant community by hosting Sunday's march, which drew a significant crowd in downtown DeKalb.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with the Hispanic Association of Bilingual Language Acquisition to host a English and Spanish story time event for preschool through fifth grade children.

DeKalb 1st Ward residents are invited to a meeting on Feb. 27 led by Alderwoman Carolyn Zasada.

The Stage Coach Players will open its 2025 season on Feb. 27 with performances of the musical “The Wizard of Oz.” The musical is scheduled to run for two weeks.

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

Now in its 12th year, the annual fundraising event features multiple ways to support nonprofit organizations. Give DeKalb County registration is open.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently distributed $335,355 in scholarships to hundreds of local students for the spring semester.

Many braved the cold at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb this weekend for the 2nd annual NIU Polar Plunge, to benefit the law enforcement torch run for the Special Olympics.

People can learn more about healthcare and insurance decisions at the DeKalb Public Library.

Applications are now open for the Spinoso Masters Scholarship, which helps high school graduates seeking higher education degrees in any field.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with the DeKalb County Health Department to offer a monthly information booth on DeKalb County services.

Area organizers are planning two separate public protests this President’s Day weekend.

For some in DeKalb County, homeownership was only possible through Habitat for Humanity. But come March 1, if costs rise as expected on imported goods such as lumber, efforts to make housing more accessible could be thwarted, agency Executive Director Kim McIver said.

Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Krissy Johnson heralded efforts made by local businesses she said helped the chamber mark historic milestones in 2024.

Northern Illinois University marked 17 years Friday since five students were killed and dozens more injured in a mass shooting inside a lecture hall on Feb. 14, 2008.

Indian Valley Theatre will present "Charlotte's Webb," featuring a variety of cast members from different communities.

The Northern Illinois University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host a discussion featuring former EPA administrator and New Jersey governor Christine Todd Whitman as part of its Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series.

As keynote speaker at Kishwaukee United Way’s annual meeting, NIU Women’s Basketball Coach Lisa Carlsen spoke about the relationship between community, unity and empowerment

Kishwaukee College will host a Visit Day for prospective students and their families Feb. 17 at the college, 21193 Malta Road, Malta.

The shots weren’t falling for Genoa-Kingston and an 11-point lead against Harvard early dwindled to four in the third quarter. But the Cogs started crashing the boards and had solid ball movement throughout the second half to pull away to a 62-48 win.

Sycamore High School is set to open its winter production, “The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition,” on Thursday.

Redemption Vault, a collectibles store specializing in celebrity signings, pop culture events and more, is coming to DeKalb.

The IHSA postseason gets underway Saturday for Daily Chronicle area teams with a quartet of play-in games for the Class 2A and 1A teams. Here are five storylines to watch.

Family Service Agency of DeKalb County recently released a report detailing how it utilized donations to aid those impacted by the devastating Hillcrest Road apartment fire that occurred days before Christmas.

Business and nonprofit leaders, community volunteers, educators and more were honored for their 2024 contributions on Thursday night at the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce's 68th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner held at Custom Aluminum Products near downtown Genoa.