DeKalb County

This spring, DeKalb County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Video: Candidates for DeKalb City Clerk, Brad Hoey, Lynn Fazekas and Steve Kapitan talked about the main issues facing the clerk’s office ahead of the April 1 election. All are running write-in campaigns.

Video: Sycamore School District 427 board candidates Michael DeVito, Cole Regnery and Heather Tomlinson talked election issues this week with the Daily Chronicle's Kelsey Rettke and Camden Lazenby.

Elgin police say the car belonging to a woman who has been missing for 42 years will be pulled out of the Fox River Tuesday.

SCORE Fox Valley Chapter has received the Illinois District 2025 Chapter of the Year Award and Central Region Chapter of the Year for an area covering eight states.

A Northern Illinois University weather researcher, whose forecasts are regularly used by storm chasers across the U.S., will help lead a study for scientists to better understand hailstorms, impacts and their role in severe weather patterns.

Public safety and infrastructure were among hot topics discussed by DeKalb Ward 2 aldermanic candidates during a recent Daily Chronicle forum. Incumbent Barbara Larson seeks reelection against candidate Michael Embrey.

Check out some of the top pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network this week, March 14-21, 2025.

More than 175 years after their reservation in Illinois was illegally sold at auction, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is now in line to get their land back.

Northern Illinois University‘s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host a discussion featuring journalist and author Naomi Klein as part of its final Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series for the season.

A portion of South Second Street in downtown DeKalb will close temporarily starting Monday for utility work, the city announced.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a performance of the Lightbeam Players production of “The Cowardly Lion and the Quest for Oz” as part of its World of Reading event on March 29.

The late Barbara Peters not only documented women’s history at Northern Illinois University, she became a beloved part of it. From the moment she and her husband, former NIU President John Peters, set foot on campus, she felt an instant connection.

The DeKalb Public Library will host World of Reading event on March 29 for residents to explore literature.

A new downtown art gallery owner is inviting the community to the grand opening of Artifex Studio later this month. The event will showcase work from artist and gallery owner Elisa Boughner. All are welcome.

DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy Christina Musil will be memorialized on March 29, a year and one day after she was killed while on duty when her parked vehicle was rear-ended by a commercial truck.

After closing its doors temporarily in January, La Salsa Restaurant in DeKalb returned to serving up its popular tacos, salsa and carnitas this week.

The race for the next Mayor of Cortland is a contested one, with incumbent Mark Pietrowski facing off against opponent Douglas Corson on April 1. Get to know the candidates here.

eKalb Ward 7 residents are invited to a meeting on March 27 led by Alderman John Walker, where members of the public can expect to talk about local issues of the day.

Nancy Strever said her family still has nightmares about finding her sister Patricia Wilson and nephew Robert Wilson beaten to death in 2016. But the man responsible, Jonathan D. Hurst, 56, will spend the rest of his life in prison, a judge ruled Thursday.

A two-car crash on a snowy first day of spring sent two men, one from DeKalb and the other from Malta, to the hospital Thursday, authorities said.

Jonathan Hurst, found guilty on Jan. 30 of murdering Sycamore elderly mother and son Patricia Wilson and Robert Wilson in 2016, wants a new trial, court records show. He's set to be sentenced Thursday by Judge Marcy Buick.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a burglary in progress Saturday, March 15, in the area of U.S. 30 and Walton Road in rural Dixon, where two people were seen going in and out of a garage, authorities said in a news release.

Candidates seeking to represent Ward 2 on the DeKalb City Council, incumbent Barbara Larson and Michael Embrey, talked top issues and goals for the office in a virtual forum this week with Daily Chronicle news staff.

Jonathan D. Hurst, convicted of murdering Sycamore mother and son Patricia and Robert Wilson in 2016, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison.

Daily Chronicle news staff recently interviewed DeKalb mayoral candidates ahead of the April 1 election. Watch the full video here.

Video: Seven of 10 candidates seeking three full-term seats on the DeKalb School District 428 school board recently spoke with Daily Chronicle news staff about their campaigns and top issues facing the district. Watch the full forum here.

The Kishwaukee College horticulture program recently hosted Iowa master florist Julie Poeltler as part of the college’s Artist in Residence program.

The former Illini Tire Co. building in DeKalb will soon be demolished, paving the way for potential future redevelopment at the intersection of West Lincoln Highway and Annie Glidden Road.

Multiple Genoa homes were damaged by fire early Sunday morning, authorities said. This is a developing story.

DeKalb officials recently said they want to set the record straight about considerations to build a roundabout at North First Street and Sycamore Road. Here's what to know

Elvis, Taylor Swift, Patrick Mahomes, Wayne Gretzky, David Beckham and other celebrities were all at a DeKalb County elementary school this month. At least that’s what the school’s third-grade class wanted you to think.

Common Table DeKalb is a new community project aiming to promote dialogue around the table with food. Cortland resident Daveyon Bradley shared his experience at the first event.

As the owner of The Cotton Club in DeKalb sets her sights on retirement in the next year, she's also looking for a successor.

The Egyptian Theatre will host a concert featuring arena rock tribute band That Arena Rock Show.

Sandwich Police Chief Kevin Senne talked about the Sandwich Police Department’s 2024 Annual Report at a March 10 community meeting at the Sandwich police station.

Families with children ages newborn to five with special needs can attend a play group held at the DeKalb Public Library.

Sycamore Middle School will host its 38th annual Science Olympiad for students to work on science projects.

The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library will host a spring book sale on March 21 to support the library’s programs, materials, and books.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program for teens and adults to learn how to start creating their own songs.

The DeKalb County History Center will host the second of its seasonal cooking series to build its “Food Gathering Around the Table” exhibit. The soup-making installment is March 20.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, has filed a bill in Springfield that would eliminate the franchise tax in Illinois.

From the questionnaire: DeKalb mayoral candidates weigh in on taxes, business growth ideas

Putnam County was hit hard with straight-line winds Friday night into Saturday morning, leaving hundreds without power. There were, however, no injuries.

The DeKalb County History Center will host a concert featuring country singer and songwriter Sam Robbins.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for residents to learn about designing board games.

Indian Valley Theatre is now accepting applications for the annual Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship, which honors the legacy of the theater’s founding member.

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

The Stage Coach Players will host two collections events to accept donations to assist the Cultural Outreach and Racial Equity Collective. Items needed: universal chargers, tablets, chrome books, professional clothing, Wi-Fi devices, laptops, classroom supplies.

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s final Soup-er Sunday program will features a presentation on Sheriff Joseph F. Glidden’s DeKalb County history role by College of DuPage associate professor of history John Paris.