Hinckley

DeKalb County trick-or-treat hours for Halloween 2024, and seasonal spooky events for the whole family

South Moon BBQ in Hinckley plans to reopen Friday for customers after the restaurant’s smoker sustained damage in a fire about a week ago, its owners said.

A fire that broke out inside South Moon BBQ in Hinckley remains under investigation Friday, though authorities said no injuries were reported.

Crop dusting planes are a common sight during the northern Illinois farming season as they fly acrobatically over DeKalb County farms.

Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network this week.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from July 8 to 14, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from June 1 to 7, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from May 13 to 31, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from May 6 to May 10, 2024.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, visited Hinckley this week to help mark the library’s new downtown move, bolstered by more than $1 million in federal aid to relocate the library to a 6,000-square-foot downtown space, 142 W. Lincoln Ave.

The updated guide and website showcase Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, Sugar Grove and Yorkville.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 8 to April 14, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from March 25 to 31, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from March 1-7, 2024

DeKalb County property transfers filed from Feb. 13 to 29, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from Jan. 16 to 26, 2024.

DeKalb-based Safe Passage Inc. recently was awarded $2.5 million in federal funding, along with more than $1 million to the Hinckley Public Library, part of a $12.6 million federal funding package secured with help from Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s office.

Two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in DeKalb County during Tuesday’s severe weather, reported the National Weather Service Wednesday.

Damage from Tuesday night's tornado was evident along East Sandwich Road in the southern part of Hinckley Wednesday..

A possible tornado was spotted near Hinckley Tuesday night, according to a spokesperson with the National Weather Service. A tornado watch remains in effect for DeKalb County through 10 p.m., and a wind advisory through 6 a.m. Wednesday.

An early childhood educator at Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School has been named among the finalists for the statewide Golden Apple Award for her work teaching a blended classroom, including students with special needs.

A Hinckley man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to criminal charges that he secretly videotaped children multiple times over the course of several days in September, according to court records.

A Hinckley man was indicted by a DeKalb County grand jury this month on felony charges that he secretly videotaped children multiple times, according to court records. He's expected to be arraigned Tuesday.

Thrift stores like Caring Hands are seeing their fair share of holiday shoppers as people search for ways to cut costs. According to one national survey, U.S. consumers plan to spend an average of $985 on holiday-related items in 2023, less than the $1,006 reported in 2022.

The Hinckley Police Department will partner with the United States Marine Corps 2023 to host a Toys for Tots program. Here's where you can drop off items:

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Hinckley will host its annual Cookie Walk and Bake Sale Saturday.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, will host traveling office hours for constituents across the 70th District to ask questions or share concerns about legislation or state issues throughout the summer. First up is Thursday in Maple Park.

A Hinckley man is facing charges after an Illinois Attorney General’s investigation alleged he was in possession of and also disseminated child pornography. He could face up to 120 years in jail, a DeKalb County judge said.

A Hinckley man is facing charges in a retail theft string police allege happened recently at the DeKalb Walmart and the Menards in Sycamore.

The Hinckley Library District has asked for $1 million in federal aid to relocate the Hinckley Public Library, a proposal backed by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville.

Rylie Roubal, Hinckley Public Library District director, talks Thursday about the building they hope to renovate and move into pending a second round of federal funding. The project has received $750,000 in government funding and is seeking to get another $1,064,000.

The Hinckley-Big Rock boys basketball team traveled to Elgin Wednesday to play Chicago Marshall in a Class 1A sectional semifinal.

Update: A Hinckley Big-Rock School District 429 bus driver was cited by police for failure to yield at a stop sign before a crash that overturned a bus carrying six students Tuesday, authorities said. No injuries were reported.

The Hinckley Lions Club will host a Cruising for the Library event on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Hinckley to raise money for renovations to the Hinckley Library.

The Hinckley Lions Club will host a Cruise Night from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, in downtown Hinckley.

Hinckley-Big Rock volleyball took on Somonauk Thursday night at Hinckley-Big Rock High School.

A 28-year-old man from Big Rock was killed when a car he was driving rolled into a cornfield near Hinckley Sunday morning, confirmed the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Monday.

The Hinckley Police Department announced that it will partner with Hinckley-Big Rock School District 429 to have a police school resource officer assigned as a liaison between the schools and the police.

A Hinckley man was charged with felony aggravated battery of a police officer while he was being removed from the women’s restroom at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva Township.

After almost 27 years of private practice in Huntley, attorney Michael J. Fleck will wind down his practice and take a new position with Resource Bank in DeKalb.

There are many events planned around the county to remember those who have died serving our country. Memorial Day is Monday, May 30.

A North Aurora man is facing charges after police say he stalked a woman and repeatedly sent her and her boyfriend threatening messages. He's also on probation in Kane County for “making terroristic threats" in Georgia.

UPDATE: Somonauk Road in Hinckley has reopened, after it was closed through the night into Tuesday, said Chief Deputy Jim Burgh with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, as crews worked to clean the roadway due to an overturned semi-trailer truck which was leaking diesel fuel.

For July 19, 2019: Note to readers: Information in police reports is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and city police departments. Individuals listed in police reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proved guilty in court

For May 15, 2018: Note to readers: Information in Police Reports is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and city police departments. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proved guilty in court.