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.

Northern Illinois Mutual Aid, a new charity organization spun off of another grassroots-based effort centered on DeKalb, is taking steps to find a main office in Rockford.

The DeKalb boys basketball team took on Taft Tuesday in a summer league matchup at DeKalb High School.

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.

The cast and crew behind “The SpongeBob Musical” at Stage Coach Players in DeKalb are bubbling to the surface with excitement to showcase this fun-loving, danger-filled, adventure-packed, under-the-sea romp. The show premieres June 18

The DeKalb Municipal Band kicked off its 172nd consecutive summer concert series Tuesday night at the Hopkins Park bandshell in DeKalb.

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

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

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 DeKalb High School girls basketball team took on Boylan in summer league action Monday night at DeKalb High School.

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

Eager participants jogged around Sycamore Middle School and got doused in vibrant colors on Saturday during CASA DeKalb County's 5th annual 5K Color Run, meant to support the nonprofit's efforts to aid children going through the court system.

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.

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Adults experiencing grief and loss are invited to attend two grief support group sessions at the DeKalb Public Library.

A single-family home in Sandwich that sold for $400,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DeKalb County during the past week.

Adults and teenagers are welcome to learn about 3D printing and print various items at two workshops June 7 and June 24 at the DeKalb Public Library.

DeKalb Township is inviting the public to attend a pair of free educational events in response to recent utility rate increases implemented by major electric utility companies across Illinois, effective June 1.

A DeKalb man faces multiple felony charges after police allege he sexually abused a teenager and exchanged illegal lewd photographs with them on Snapchat, court records show.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold a National Alliance on Mental Illness information booth for community members to learn about the organization’s resources.

Shaw Local newspapers received a combined 45 awards in contest categories that included general excellence, photography, news writing, opinion writing and design.

The DeKalb Municipal Band will open its 172nd concert season on Tuesady with a concert featuring vocalist Gregor King.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program for adults on Saturday to learn about the stories of the American Revolution’s hidden figures.

Adults and teens can test their U.S. history knowledge during a “Jeopardy”-style trivia game at the DeKalb Public Library.

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Northern Illinois University announces the students who have made its spring 2026 dean’s list.

The Beth Fowler Dance Company will hold debut performances of its new production “VMA Legends" starting Friday.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with the Northern Illinois University College of Education to offer a Camp Creativity for children ages five to 10.

DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder Tasha Sims made it official this week, swearing in Katherine McLaughlin as DeKalb Township’s new clerk.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Heartland Bank and Trust Company’s new branch.

The DeKalb County Retired Teachers Association will hold a meeting for retired area teachers on June 9 at Faranda's in DeKalb.

The DeKalb Farmers Market opened for the 2026 summer season on Thursday. New this year, the market, hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, also will offer expanded hours on select days: June 18, July 16 and Aug. 13.

A DeKalb man faces more than a dozen criminal charges in Geneva

A fire shortly after midnight on Wednesday at Nehring Electrical Works in DeKalb caused an estimated half a million dollars in damage, authorities said

A DeKalb resident was hospitalized Tuesday after an accidental kitchen fire left their home uninhabitable, authorities said.

Guests will explore the theatre by flashlight while hearing eerie stories, haunted legends and fascinating history from one of DeKalb’s most iconic landmarks.

The Egyptian Theatre will hold its Live Lunch Music Series for community members, visitors, shoppers and downtown workers to listen to live entertainment at the DeKalb Farmer’s Market. The market opens for the season on Thursday.

Teenagers in sixth through 12th grades can participate in two PlayStation 5 gaming tournaments to test their skills at the DeKalb Public Library in June.

As another group of freshly graduated college students enters the job market, challenging times may be ahead with slow hiring rates across the country.

The Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive, the largest in the world, rode through DeKalb on Tuesday, part of a coast-to-coast journey for the nation's 250th.

The inaugural Juneteenth Community Festival will transform downtown DeKalb for one day only, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 19 at Van Buer Plaza, near North Second and Locust streets. Admission is free.

Provecho, a new spot in downtown DeKalb, is serving up homemade Venezuelan food that fuses ingredients and flavors for a unique experience its chef hopes patrons will enjoy.

The Ellwood House Museum will host a “Life as a Teen in 2026″ exhibit to celebrate the United States 250th anniversary. The exhibit runs through October.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a workNet Batavia information booth for residents to learn about free available DeKalb County career services.

Children entering third through sixth grades will showcase their artistic talents on June 1 at the DeKalb Public Library’s second annual Children’s Art and Poetry Gala.

DeKalb Chamber Executive Director and Chamber Foundation CEO Matt Duffy recently participated in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Business Leads Fellowship Program Master Class on K-12 Data, Assessment, and Accountability.

Leaders from DeKalb School District 428 have agreed to a deal to purchase the property used to house its transition program for special education students ages 18 to 22.

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