When someone is having what could be the worst day of their life in DeKalb County, a team of people you’ll likely never see is often the first to help. The dispatchers working in the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office are the voices on the other end of a 911 call.

Rock Falls Tourism is pleased to announce two calls for artists for the 2026 Art in the Park Sculpture Walk and Outdoor Art Gallery, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, in the RB&W District in Rock Falls.

OSF Saint Katharine – Center for Health in Sterling continues to expand access to specialty care in Whiteside County with the addition of Dr. Andrew Feyh, a board‑certified general surgeon, and Taylor Carroll, a nurse practitioner bringing gastroenterology services to the clinic.

As the librarian at Cortland Elementary School, Leslie Leahy said she’s put a lot of effort into ensuring the library can be a welcoming environment for all. “I wanted this to be the center of the school,” she said.

If the thousands of animals that have spent time at the Tails Humane Society animal shelter in DeKalb could talk, they’d surely say Nancy Rigler is among their heroes. Rigler, 77, of DeKalb, has been a Tails volunteer for half a century.

Kane County Assistant State's Attorney Greg Sams, the lead prosecutor in 35 first-degree murder trials, didn't start out as a lawyer – or even a prosecutor.

There’s a saying that goes if these walls could talk, the stories they’d tell. The shelves in the DeKalb Public Library are filled with stories. Maybe some tell of longtime volunteer Paul Mandigo

Residents in Downers Grove can rely on assistance from social workers at the library, village and township

Janie Grillo of Campton Hills collects monarch eggs and caterpillars, raises them safely from predators, releases the mature butterflies – and tags those that are migrating.

When a member of American Legion Post 80 in Downers Grove sought a way to organize information for veterans, he turned to an Elmhurst University data science professor who designed an AI tool to solve the problem.

For some DeKalb County residents who don’t have family to spend holidays with, John and Julie Ahlbach are there for them with love, compassion and a meal.

A Downers Grove South graduate and member of the Marine Corp stepped up to assist a man he met during a snow storm

Meet Anthony Tortoriello of DeKalb: A local videographer, photographer and drone operator dedicated to sharing his creative vision.

The Kane County Chronicle honors the everyday heroes making a difference in Kane County through their hard work, kindness and dedication.

Teens and adults can 3D print various items during an upcoming workshop at the DeKalb Public Library.

In its first public meeting since the U.S. Department of Justice announced that DeKalb School District 428 is among school districts in Illinois being investigated over its handling of sexual orientation and gender identity topics, several took time to share their concerns.

Birth to Five Illinois, Region 16 will host a Strong Minds, Healthy Families Community Panel Discussion for families, community leaders, mental health professionals, early childhood providers and elected officials to discuss early childhood slot gaps and family mental wellness.

Christian singer Michael W. Smith will bring his "Kingdom Come Tour" to the Egyptian Theatre on Friday, May 15.

A yellow glider plane crashed into a cornfield in Somonauk Monday, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. The pilot, from Huntley, wasn't injured

The Malta Memorial Day Committee will host a Memorial Day event for community members to honor deceased service men and women.

Breaking down the Illinois State Board of Education policy on school emergency closures and e-learning. Why schools need to conserve their days off, even once winter weather threats have passed

The Stage Coach Players will open its next production, the drama play “A Streetcar Named Desire,” May 14.

Kishwaukee College will host two commencement ceremonies on May 16 for its class of 2026 spring graduates.

A scholarship has been created for graduating Sycamore High School seniors meant to honor a local couple’s legacy.

The DeKalb Public Library will host another PS5 sports gaming tournament on May 20 for teenagers in sixth through 12th grades to test gaming skills.

Some downtown DeKalb business owners said they support the city’s proposal for a downtown entertainment district that offers traveling alcohol options. As long as patrons "are sipping and shopping, not sipping and browsing," said Leslie Conklin, owner of Found. Home & Vintage

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated Light The Way Counseling PLLC’s new location.

A new holistic pediatrics practice has opened in Geneva.

The measure, as approved, will help pave the way for the district’s plans for a 71,900-square-foot building with 24 classrooms for a cost of $50.55 million. An earlier plan projected 20 classrooms.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer residents a virtual tour of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum on May 11.

Abate of Iowa, District 21, will host the 37th annual Blessing of the Bikes at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 7, in downtown Fulton.

While speaking during a public address this week, new DeKalb County Administrator Kedzior said the county is investing tens of millions of dollars into the Peace and Plank roads corridor.

Eight Sauk Valley students have qualified for the Youth Equestrian Development Association National Championships, which will be held the first week of June in Lexington, Virginia.

One of DeKalb High School’s own, Maggie Matthiesen, has been accepted into an intensive ballet program at Ballet Chicago this summer.

Adults and teens can learn about web development basics and HTML and CSS languages during a class at the DeKalb Public Library.

Three DeKalb School District 428 staffers are sharing their stories of how they're benefiting from the state's Teacher Vacancy Grant, boosting teacher recruitment and retention.

More than 200 people filled the courtroom as 15 graduates stood on a small stage at the Kane County Branch Court in St. Charles for the 26th Drug Rehabilitation Court graduation.

As the warmth of summer approaches, Sauk Valley Community College and University of Illinois Extension are proud to announce a unique educational initiative designed to cultivate healthier lifestyles through the Homegrown Healthy program series.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Adventure Works to offer families a scavenger hunt to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month.

The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will host several events and programs in April at the Gallery on State, 322 W. State St., Sycamore.

A digital learning platform that thousands of schools across the country, including DeKalb High School, use was offline this week after a cyberattack, though a district official said he wasn’t aware of any major impact to local students.

After a four-day trial, a DeKalb woman was found guilty on Thursday of a years-long embezzlement scheme, stealing more than $1.9 million from her employer, Cole Pallet Services

After a brief closure in February, the former Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room at the Berry House, 227 S. Third St., Geneva, has reopened with new owners and a grand opening planned for Friday.

The DeKalb Back Alley Market Mother's Day edition is Saturday, May 9 in downtown DeKalb.

With less than a mile to go, DuPage County forest preserve leaders are tantalizingly close to completing a regional trail system years in the making

Column: What's Happening in Batavia? Cycle Safe Saturday will focus on e-bikes, and there's an extended chance to get a GREEN grant, writes Lori Botterman.

The DeKalb Area Women’s Center will hold a “Searching for the Black Madonna” presentation for residents to acknowledge Give DeKalb County led by Marilyn Hrymak.

Community leaders on Wednesday announced a potential multimillion-dollar manufacturing development codenamed “Project Balsam” could be coming to Sycamore.

Ashley Carlson, a fifth-grade academic intensive teacher at Malta Elementary School, recently was recognized for her work going above and beyond for her students.

Give DeKalb County, an annual 24-hour fundraiser supporting more than 100 area nonprofits and service organizations, returns for the 12th year on Thursday. Over the years, more than 170 local nonprofits have benefited from more than $12.8 million. Here's how you can give: