The DeKalb Salvation Army is accepting registration for its annual Thanksgiving food box for needy families to receive food for the holidays.

The GPS Parent Series will present “Untangling Teen Challenges Today: The Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety” with clinical psychologist and author Lisa Damour at noon and 7 p.m. Oct. 30 via Zoom.

The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center recently was awarded a grant from the Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary to create a museum children’s activity area.

Elementary school students will be able to participate in a school-related game, activity, or craft during a DeKalb Public Library drop-in event.

Participants can learn how microforests create healthier, more resilient and cooler communities.

The DeKalb Corn Classic, a 5K and 10K race that steers runners through the city and onto Northern Illinois University campus, saw its largest number of participants this year, organizers said.

A portion of LaFox Road will close for a month starting Oct. 17 to allow construction crews to work on the new Bunker and LaFox roads intersection, according to the Kane County Department of Transportation.

Check out some of the top pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network this week, Oct. 5-Oct. 11, 2025.

The Kishwaukee Concert Band will open its 24th concert season with a performance to honor the late William “Bill” Schulze" of Elburn, a fellow musician and friend of the band, according to a news release.

Enclave Coworking, 10 W. State St., Geneva, is a co-working lounge and professional community for customers to find a productive work environment, entertain clients or launch a business.

This year, 169 students received 214 individual awards totaling more than $436,000 in scholarships from funds at the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

Now in its 27th year, the Excellence in Education Awards recognize teachers, administrators and support staff who make a meaningful impact in DeKalb County schools.

The Downers Grove Public Library Foundation raised more than $10,000 at its “Art After Dark” fundraiser on Oct. 4.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Northern Illinois University’s Visual Disabilities Program this weekend to teach school children about how people who are blind experience life.

Sycamore United Methodist Church Music Ministries will perform a “How Sweet the Sound” autumn hymn sing.

Adults who want to learn how to start saving and planning for the future are invited to a DeKalb Public Library workshop this week

Witches Night Out is set for Thursday, Oct. 9 in downtown Sycamore.

The Northern Illinois University School of Theatre and Dance will open its 2025-2026 season with performances of the historical tragedy play “Julius Caesar.”

The city of Sycamore is accepting submissions to plant shade and ornamental trees as part of its 2025 Tree Program.

The Kane County Health Department announced it will host the 2025 Communicable Disease Conference with expert-led sessions on intestinal pathogens and the Chicago measles outbreak.

The University of Illinois will hold its annual Discover 4-H Carnival Sunday in Sycamore for people to learn more about the program.

A Carpentersville man who was shot by police in August after authorities said he called 911 seeking help, armed himself with a gun, and threatened officers, has been charged with armed violence and assaulting a police officer

Cheerleaders, marching band players and more paraded through downtown Sycamore on Wednesday for the 2025 Sycamore High School Homecoming parade.

Linda Camp will speak on “Beginning Bonsai” at the Oct. 24 meeting of the Lombard Garden Club.

Lantern Pizza in Downers Grove will hold a series of fall fundraisers in partnership with Downers Grove schools

Ogden Avenue School in La Grange School District 102 has been ranked No. 36 on “Chicago Magazine’s” list of the Top 100 Elementary and Junior High Schools in Cook County.

Tickets are available for the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s 35th annual Athena and Women of Accomplishment Award Reception.

The Rotaract Club of Sycamore recently announced the launch of its official Sycamore Pumpkin Festival apparel fundraiser to support the community.

Without naming names, Kane County GOP Chairman Andro Lerario this month accused downstate Republicans of interfering with local choices for state offices. “There’s an assault on respect,” he said.

The DeKalb Fire Department will hold an open house and truck dedication ceremony this week in honor of Fire Prevention Week.

The DeKalb Township will hold an event for residents to receive unclaimed property and utility bill assistance.

Indian Valley Theatre performances of “Annie, The Musical" begin Oct. 10.

The DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center will host a trunk-or-treat event for children to go trick-or-treating.

Robert Duncan was appointed Monday to the Glen Ellyn Board of Trustees at a special meeting.

The Northern Illinois University History Department will hold a discussion about how Western diplomacy affected Middle East stability, hosted by author and historian Ussama Makdisi.

The Village of La Grange Park Fire Department will hold an open house on Oct. 11.

Lemont High School's drama club will feature “Little Women” for nightly shows from Oct. 16 to 18.

Plans for a new Amoco gas station with a convenience store to set up shop in DeKalb’s Fourth Street corridor moved one step closer to reality Monday night.

Community Shoe Box, a DeKalb charity organization that aimed to provide free shoes to all with no questions asked, has closed for good, its lead organizer announced.

Dozens came together Monday in DeKalb to create a safe space for those impacted by domestic violence at Safe Passage’s annual domestic violence candlelight vigil. Among locals remembered were Sycamore couple Holly Schmidt and Gary Schmidt.

Geneva Lutheran Church hosted a pet blessing over the weekend, inviting community members to bring animals of all kinds to partake.

U.S. Rep, Sean Casten will host a telephone town hall on Tuesday evening

Hill Avenue between Prospect and Lorraine streets in Wheaton will be closed from approximately Oct. 7 through Oct. 20,

John Carter Cash, an award-winning producer, singer-songwriter and author and son of music icon Johnny Cash, will speak Oct. Oct 30 at Elmhurst University

DeKalb School District 428 has launched a community survey as it embarks on a search for a new superintendent, and district stakeholders are encouraged to weigh in.

Glen Ellyn Village President Jim Burket will appoint an attorney to a vacant trustee seat, subject to a confirmation vote at a special village board meeting set for Monday night.

The annual Fox Fall Fest in downtown Oswego on Sunday, Oct. 5 helped welcome fall with a number of family-friendly activities.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Hammer and Nails, a men's barbershop.

Huntley Middle School teacher Monserrat Garcia has set up an online fundraiser with the goal of raising donations to support an after-school girls’ empowerment club.

Teaching more people the skills to plant and care for a tree properly will help trees in communities across the state be healthy and thriving for a long time.