From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois State Board of Education formally adopted a plan Wednesday aimed at improving math instruction and boosting student math scores throughout the state.

Genoa–Kingston High School graduate Hannah Walker recently was awarded the Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists 2026 Genoa Kingston High School Health and Wellness Scholarship.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs through July 19.

Rick Burchell succeeds Nate Kloster as the executive director of Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois. Kloster is retiring in July.

Kishwaukee College recently named Woodfin Billingsly as the 2026 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest winner and Alanna Nelson as the 2026 Gandhi/King Peace Scholarship recipient.

The Waterman United Methodist Church will host an ice cream social for community members.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinoisans now will have access to a large collection of high-quality digital information and educational resources for free by going to their local library or the Illinois State Library’s website.

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill that would require the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to consider access to reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare before placing foster children out of state passed the legislature during the last week of session.

Illinois communities assess damage after 48 hours of severe storms, that including high winds, flooding and multiple tornadoes.

Local attorney Evan King will host a self-help seminar June 16 at the DeKalb County Courthouse to provide the public with information on divorce and family law cases and answer questions.

The sky turned an eerie blend of orange, pink and red tones after Thursday's storms. Why was that?

DeKalb 1st Ward residents are invited to attend an outdoor meeting led by their Alderwoman Carolyn Zasada to discuss concerns, opportunities and issues in the city of DeKalb.

Rayna White, a recent graduate of Sycamore High School, is the recipient of the 2026 YEP Changemakers Scholarship, the DeKalb County Community Foundation announced.

The Chicago Bears offense was confident about the next step it can take next year during the last month's offseason workout program. Here's why there's confidence at the end of minicamp.

The Heavy Metal Summer Experience, put on through a partnership between the DeKalb Chamber Foundation and DeKalb Mechanical, provides high school-aged students interested in the trades an opportunity to learn through hands-on training.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for several counties in and other parts of northern Illinois Thursday evening.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams no longer felt like he was drowning at the end of mandatory minicamp Thursday. Williams and the offense looked comfortable heading into training camp next month. Plus more notes from the final day of minicamp.

More severe weather is expected Thursday across northern Illinois, with the entire region placed under a tornado watch Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening.

A motorcyclist was injured but not hospitalized after avoiding a downed tree while riding through Wednesday afternoon’s storms, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Sycamore-based Treehouse Pie Company is inviting the public to a “Strawberry Party” for residents to celebrate the start of summer.

Teens in sixth through 12th grades can celebrate start of the World Cup and the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team with a party at the DeKalb Public Library.

Resource Bank recently was named Business of the Year by the Greater Kirkland Area Chamber of Commerce.

After a rollercoaster season, Chicago Bears Braxton Jones has regained trust in himself as he competes for the starting left tackle spot this offseason. Plus more notes from the second day of mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall.

Firefighters responded to a garage fire in Kingston on Tuesday, though no one was injured, authorities said.

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill that will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk will officially remove an estimated 10,000 people from the state’s Medicaid program, leaving them without any form of health coverage.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said his office was underfunded by $10 million in the latest budget, and that could make it more difficult to fight legal battles against the Trump administration.

Hamza Khatatbeh, 17, was sentenced to 17 years for second-degree murder Wednesday by DeKalb County Associate Judge Stephanie Klein, for the 2023 fatal stabbing of Sycamore 17-year-old Kaleb McCall.

From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge on Tuesday OK’d the release of highly anticipated and extremely rare transcripts from a trio of grand jury sessions in October, showing alleged prosecutorial misconduct by assistant U.S. attorneys.

Teenagers in sixth through 12th grades can help plan and create a teen escape room during planning sessions at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a bingo game for teenagers in sixth through 12th grades.

Adults can learn about the origins of fabled characters from “The Lone Ranger,” including the Lone Ranger, Tonto and Silver the horse, at a presentation at the DeKalb Public Library.

High heat and humidity will continue over the next two days across northern Illinois, with several rounds of severe thunderstorms expected.

Layoffs began in May for workers of Ideal US Talent Systems in Cook, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will counties. Ideal is a platform where workers use their smartphones to find on-demand shift work

From Capitol News Illinois: Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, plans to file an amended megaprojects bill that would create new requirements that were not included in the original plan passed by the House. Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s open to a special session on the issue

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter is expecting to play as a whole different person next season as he enters the final year of his contact. Plus more notes from the Bears' first day of mandatory minicamp.

From Capitol News Illinois: There were some high-profile caveats that underscored the limits of Gov. JB Pritzker's clout among his fellow Democrats who run the state legislature

The screening will include a live shadow cast of "Irrational Masters."

Forecasters warn Thursday could bring tornadoes, destructive winds, large hail, and flash flooding to northern Illinois as a dangerous weather pattern takes shape

Teenagers and adults can learn how to loom weave at a class at the DeKalb Public Library on June 10.

After the Chicago Bears announced last week that they’re advancing a new stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, a suburban Republican state lawmaker is trying to provide a new framework to keep the team in the Prairie State.

DeKalb police arrested a Montgomery man recently after a woman told them he sexually abused her while delivering a couch to her apartment, according to records filed in DeKalb County court.

The old prison in Crest Hill will be demolished and rebuilt. The state plans to build two new prisons: one for men and one for women.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers gave hospitals and community health centers much of what they wanted this session by passing a bill that prohibits drug manufacturers from interfering with their access to discounted medications through a federal drug pricing program

The Chicago Bears board of directors voted to advance its stadium project in Hammond, Indiana. Does that mean the team is moving to Indiana? Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar discuss that and preview this week's minicamp.

The Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. La Salle St., will host several events and programs in June.

A local nonprofit group is looking to help tenants and landowners keep their yards in better shape.

The Chicago Bears will start the latest part of their offseason Tuesday when they start a three-day mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Here are a few storylines to watch at minicamp this week.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold a Rainbow Inclusivity Alliance program to provide a safe and inclusive space for students ages 11 to 15 who identify as LGBTQ+ and their allies.

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA OHS) has tips on how to include your pet in family disaster preparedness plans.

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