As a salute to the men and women who have served this country, several DeKalb-area shops are offering free and reduced oil change offers for Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Family Service Agency of DeKalb County announced its plans to host Community Shoe Box, a charity organization that aims to provide a space to collect and give away shoes for those in need.

Traditional desserts made from lingonberries, “smorbor” open-faced sandwiches, and “lefse” potato flatbread were part of the cultural offerings at the “Taste of Norway Hostfest” in Montgomery.

Extension is offering individually portioned, ready-to-heat freezer meals — perfect for gifting or stocking your own freezer.

Skydiver Keith Paulsen of Morrison will represent Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle as he travels to Lake Wales, Florida this month to attempt to break the world record for most skydivers in a canopy formation.

Rock Falls Tourism is excited to announce the evolution of its beloved Tour of Lights House Decorating Contest into a bigger and brighter community celebration – the Winter Wonderland House and Business Window Decorating Contests.

The Polo Christmas Festival Committee is excited to announce the return of the annual craft and vendor show, taking place on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

Geneva needs a new police department, as the current one leaks and has a vermin infestation, an official said as the city considers going to voters requests for money for a new police station and home rule.

A Crystal Lake man with two pending cases from 2021, alleging he solicited and possessed images of child sex abuse, has been detained again on new, similar charges.

This year features recalibrated benchmarks by the Illinois State Board of Education for the 2024-25 school year.

Restaurant will replace MyGrain Brewery, plans to reopen brewhouse.

Ogle County 4-Hers were recognized for excellence in 4-H project work at the recent county 4-H Achievement Celebration.

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, the Creston Village Board of Trustees discussed the potential purchase and placement of a digital sign somewhere within Creston in the future.

Realigning the boundaries for each school is part of a phased approach the district is taking when it comes to student assignment and enrollment growth.

A proposed mixed-use development that would have created dozens of new residential units and retail space in north Sycamore has failed to advance to the next phase of planning.

Will County sheriff’s deputies responding to a structure fire on March 23 had discovered two emaciated horses on a Peotone Township property.

The four-building, four-story downtown St. Charles development has gone through several public meetings, highlighting some concerns multiple aldermen and community members share. Chief among those concerns was affordability of the units.

The Birdies Fore Boobies Committee proudly presented a donation to Hope Cancer Wellness Center to support breast cancer patients and other individuals served by the center.

A man was taken into custody outside the McHenry County courthouse Wednesday by agents wearing masks and Homeland Security vests who witnesses said smashed the window of his car before detaining him.

A man has admitted to threatening children who were riding bikes at Crystal Lake South High School and telling them that he was going to shoot them.

The owner of Kankakee's latest restaurant addition, the New York City Deli, is targeting an April opening, however, much site work will first be in order.

Four local students are among University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2025-26 academic year.

A ribboncutting ceremony was held Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, for the new location of Essential Infusions Plus at 310 N. Main St. in Rochelle.

"Remembering our Veterans" will officially open to the public Thursday and will continue through Saturday, Nov. 29.

The Ottawa City Council approved three infrastructure projects to upgrade the city’s water and sewer systems during their regular meeting on Tuesday night.

A Steward man has been identified as the victim of a Monday farm equipment and field fire in rural Steward and Lee County

The official estimate for St. Charles’ 2025 tax levy was passed by city council on Nov. 3. Here’e a look at how it will hit your pocketbooks and help fund the city.

Prospective students are invited to attend KCC Day at Kankakee Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

A new historical marker designated by the National Parks Service, stands testament to the courage and moral conviction the early Congregational and Baptist Church members in Kendall County displayed repudiating slavery.

McHenry city officials say taking advantage of new property growth could allow them to raise their property tax levy while the average homeowner's portion to the city goes down.

Ottawa City Hall had a few new faces in the council’s seats on Tuesday night as members of the Kiwanis Kids Club took over the roles of city officials during the Ottawa City Council’s regular meeting.

Illinois State Police responded to a report of a hazardous materials spill on the eastbound lanes of I-80, west of Gougar Road. No injuries reported.

The 2025 Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Ave. in Morrison.

Bourbonnais board adopts ordinance to purchase 2.19 acres of land from Olivet Nazarene University during Monday's meeting.

Drop-off boxes will be available starting Nov. 17, 2025, at the following fire departments: Rochelle, Byron, Stillman Valley and Mt. Morris. They will be located at the village halls in Polo, Forreston, and Davis Junction and Creston.

The Prophetstown-Lyndon Food Pantry is open from 9-11 a.m. every Tuesday at the American Legion Hall at 215 Washington St., Prophetstown.

The inaugural Ogle County K-9 Fund Bark and Whine Ball was held Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the River’s Edge Experience in Oregon and raised $34,000 for the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, Deputy Ali VanVickle said.

The new Crisis Recovery Center in DuPage County has gotten off to a strong start after opening in nearly two months ago

An IDOT worker told a Shannon woman who admitted to hitting him with her car on a Marengo roadway that although his “life has changed forever,” he forgives her.

New Directions Addiction Recovery Services, a Woodstock nonprofit, is building "three-quarter" sober living apartments for those past the initial stages of recovery.

At the Nov. 4 Oswego Village Board meeting, Village President Ryan Kauffman read a proclamation commending the efforts of Sergio Uribe Jr. and Ana Uribe.

Manteno could soon collect short-term rental tax of 5% as it already does on its two hotels.

The Joliet City Council will vote on the levy in December on a proposed $54.5 million property tax levy.

The American Legion will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, roll, vegetable, salad and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the Post, located at 1120 W. First St. in Dixon.

For the past 70 years, the Mt. Morris Goodfellows have provided food assistance and fruit baskets to residents in Mt. Morris, thanks to the financial support of the community.

Northern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital upgrades Surgery Suite, adding second robotic system.

All 17 St. Charles District 303 schools and administration stepped up to support the St. Charles Public Library Community Cabinet with food donations. The Community Cabinet is available when it is open to anyone who needs food.

A man and a woman have been identified after they were found dead in a car along the road of a Crystal Lake residential neighborhood Tuesday morning, officials report.

The annual Polo Christmas Festival will be Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

Candidates of established political parties delivered their petitions.