Sandwich

With cold temperatures predicted Tuesday morning, schools in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties are taking precautions to keep students safe.

Several Kendall County school districts have canceled classes or moved to e-learning Tuesday following predictions of extreme cold weather.

With 2025 underway, here are the stories in Sandwich we'll be following in the new year.

The Indian Valley Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming performances of “Charlotte’s Web.”

At the Jan. 6 City Council meeting, City Council members approved giving Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick an additional $47,980 in additional construction engineering services for the project.

Indian Valley Theatre announced auditions for its next production, “Charlotte’s Web” (the play version), from 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at the Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St.

The city faced a mandate from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to reduce phosphorus discharge from the plant into Harvey Creek to 1.0 milligrams per liter by Dec. 1.

As proposed, the art installation would be located on Railroad Street where the annual Taste of Sandwich is held.

The Sandwich High School Speech Team earned sixth place at the Seneca Irish Invitational, with several individual top finishes.

Home Hardware shoppers have undoubtedly noticed new signage and remodeling at the Ottawa store.

Santa and Sandwich officials helped turn on the city's Christmas tree on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 during A Merry Little Sandwich Christmas celebration.

The Sandwich Police Department conducted the traffic safety campaign from Nov. 22 to Dec. 2.

The DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau is proposing the sandwich art installation as a tourist attraction.

Sandwich City Council 3rd Ward Alderman Bill Fritsch and 2nd Ward alderwoman Rebecca Johnson will not appear on the April 1 election ballot following objections to their petitions.

Here are official results for the 2024 November election for the DeKalb County circuit clerk, coroner, state's attorney, as well as DeKalb County Board, local legislative races and referendums.

Here are official results for the 2024 November election for the Kendall County Board, circuit court clerk, state's attorney and local legislative races, as well as the Sandwich treasurer referendum.

From comics to chocolate, silly socks and edgy fashion looks there is sure to be something for everyone on your list.

Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm and has a store at 26 E. Railroad St. in downtown Sandwich. Chef David Heatley grows the peppers for his sauces at his home in Montgomery.

Dojo Dynamics in Sandwich is collecting new, unwrapped toys for the DeKalb County Marine Corps League's Toys for Tots drive.

Dojo Dynamics is collecting winter clothing for local families in need as part of its annual Coat Drive.

Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham will face two opponents in the April 1 consolidated election.

Visit these award-winning coffee shops on National Espresso Day Saturday, Nov. 23.

The Copley Theatre in Aurora, Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Sandwich Opera House and more have dazzling holiday productions scheduled in November and December.

The Indian Valley Theatre recently announced the cast for its upcoming production of “Yes, Virginia There Is A Santa Claus – Radio Drama.”

Mark Weinhold, D.D.S. of Sandwich has been recognized as a Diplomate by the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants (IAMDI) for his exceptional contributions and leadership in the field of mini dental implants.

Monday is the final day to file nominating petitions for the election. Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham, who in June announced that he will run for a second term, has filed for reelection.

Candidates are throwing their hats in the ring for Sandwich mayor and the Sandwich City Council.

Indian Valley Theatre will present “Yes, Virginia There Is A Santa Claus – Radio Drama," bringing to life the famous 1897 editorial about a young girl’s question about Santa Claus.

Here's a list of the best bakeries in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties, as well as the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Media audiences.

It appears that Sandwich voters have voted to keep the city treasurer position an elected position, according to unofficial results from the Nov. 5 election.

Voters in DeKalb and Sycamore did not support having appointed city clerks, while a countywide sales tax which would have supported area public schools also failed, according to unofficial results. That and more in our election referendum roundup:

Here is a list of couples requesting a La Salle County marriage license from Oct. 1 through Oct 17.

This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released school- and district-level data showing what percentage of Kendall County students were considered proficient in math and reading last year. Check out this chart to see if that's an improvement over the prior year.

The Sandwich Police Department on Oct. 23 hosted a Halloween Bash at the Sandwich Public Safety Center.

At the Oct. 21 Sandwich City Council meeting, City Council members discussed a request by Hampton, Lenzini, & Renwick for an additional $62,565 in construction engineering services for the project.

The Federated Church of Sandwich will host a Drive-Thru Spaghetti Supper, with proceeds benefiting local missions.

The Sandwich Police Department is urging motorists to prioritize sober driving, seatbelt use and adherence to traffic laws this Halloween to ensure the safety of children trick-or-treating after dark.

Take a look at the schedule of IHSA sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area for the coming week.

The annual Gertrude Rompf Veterans Day Dinner will feature a cocktail hour, dinner and an Annual Veterans Program, with free admission for local veterans and their guests.

The Sandwich High School Drama Club's fall play, "Ghostlight," follows indifferent student Garbiela Nettles as she navigates the eerie sounds of a long-ago tragedy at Doves Forge Academy, leading her to unexpected revelations about the school's haunted theater.

A schedule of IHSA sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area for the coming week.

Indian Valley Theatre will open its next production, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” on Oct. 11.

Sandwich will apply for an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency loan to help pay for improvements to its aging water system.

Safe Passage will hold two candlelight vigils, one in DeKalb Monday and one in Sandwich Oct. 16, and survivor speak-outs in October in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois is joining forces with the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation in its drive to secure a larger building for its Meals on Wheels services in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

Indian Valley Theatre will present "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," featuring a tale of Ichabod Crane's mysterious encounter with the Headless Horseman.

The Indian Valley Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming performances of “Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus!" starting Saturday.

Community members had the chance to vote on their favorite sandwich on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 during the Taste of Sandwich.

Star 34 Café beat out six other restaurants to take the top prize in the inaugural Best Sandwich in Sandwich contest.

Sandwich has been designated as a StormReady community by the National Weather Service.