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

Column: When I think of Geneva, I think of Swedish Days, writes Elisa Reamer of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.

More than 2,300 students – including 21 from the area – received their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University in May.

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.

A ribbon cutting for a new dog water fountain and shade structure is set for 10 a.m. Monday, June 8 at Kane County Animal Control, 4060 Keslinger Road, Geneva.

The city of Morrison is informing residents, businesses, and other stakeholders that Morrison City Hall will be closed intermittently through July to accommodate staff training and the implementation of a new computer system.

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.

Dailey Damhoff of Morrison has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the 2026 spring semester.

A mobile unit will be offering free hearing and retinal screenings from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Morrison Chamber’s Pop-Up Market on Main Street in downtown Morrison.

The Batavia Historical Society recently added 10 new historic plaques to expand its Discover Historic Batavia program.

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.

Nearly a dozen Kane County area fire service agencies recently were awarded state grants to help purchase firefighting and ambulance equipment.

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

The annual Star Wars Day in Joliet continues to draw people throughout the Chicago region.

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.

A five-year all-hazard mitigation plan that qualifies DeKalb County and participating municipalities for state and federal grant funding is due for an update. The public is invited to weigh in on June 11.

At least 100 people gathered in the new Sycamore Fire Station No. 1 Friday to watch a firefighter’s version of a ribbon cutting. Interim Fire Chief Mike Thomas said the new "station belongs to the entire community."

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.

The college held its 169th commencement exercises May 17.

Two Genoa-Kingston High School graduates were celebrated as royalty recently after being crowned winners in this year’s Genoa Days King and Queen Scholarship competition.

To be eligible, a student must earn a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 for the term and be a full-time student taking at least 12 graded credits.

Check out some photo highlights from this week, May 30 - June 5, 2026, in DeKalb County news and sports, captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network.

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.

Fire Chief Mike Antenore said there was a small infrastructure fire at the East Side Drive substation. ComEd crews came and turned off power to the equipment, he said.

Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling recently announced its 2026 spring semester honor roll.

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.

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 County Economic Development Corporation will host a DeKalb County Rural Vitality Summit June 16 for community members, stakeholders and leaders to strengthen rural DeKalb County’s economic vitality and appeal.

Billy Elton kicks off the Sycamore Park District's summer concert series on Thursday, June 4.

The Kishwaukee Valley Art League’s annual Northern Illinois Art Show returns this weekend, June 6-7, to Sycamore.

The Sterling Municipal Band's “Music Under the Stars” summer concert series will take place at Grandon Civic Center in Central Memorial Park in downtown Sterling.

Federal immigration agents arrested two men in front of the Kane County jail Sunday, May 31, prompting State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser and Undersheriff Amy Johnson to issue a joint statement that deputies were not involved, pursuant to the TRUST Act.

Two suspects broke into a Batavia liquor store shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday and stole an unknown amount of cash and liquor, police said in a news release.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, is hosting a shred event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at Self Help Enterprises in Sterling.

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 firefighter was injured while responding to a detached-garage fire in Sycamore on Wednesday, according to the Sycamore Fire Department.

Four students from St. Mary School have been selected as winners of the OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center elevator cling design contest, an initiative that invited students to make uplifting, original artwork to be displayed on elevators located in the hospital annex.

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.

CASA DeKalb County will hold its fifth annual CASA 5K Color Run on Saturday for community members to support its efforts advocating for DeKalb County children suffering from neglect or abuse.

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.