Sandwich

This spring, DeKalb County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Concrete is being poured at Fox Valley Family YMCA's $16 million new East Branch facility in Bristol, and investments are being made at their Plano and Sandwich locations. With the expanding services, they are keeping a close eye on federal uncertainties.

This spring, Kendall County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

This spring, La Salle and Bureau county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Sandwich Police Chief Kevin Senne talked about the Sandwich Police Department’s 2024 Annual Report at a March 10 community meeting at the Sandwich police station.

Spring sports are here, and to get you ready here's a schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator area for the coming week.

Indian Valley Theatre is now accepting applications for the annual Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship, which honors the legacy of the theater’s founding member.

Beth Lynch has been named as the new executive director of the Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce.

A schedule of high school sporting events across the Ottawa/Streator area for the week ahead.

For the Fall 2024 semester, the following students were named to the Academic Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. 

Last fall, a total of 162 students earned 185 degrees and certificates from Illinois Valley Community College. 

Plans are moving forward to build 58 new houses in Fairwind subdivision in Sandwich.

Fay’s Finest Foods hopes to be selling its grilled chicken, pork chops and other fare by next month in the former Heartland Bank on Gletty Road.

A schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator area for the coming week of March 2 through March 8, 2025.

Colton Otto: We should actively support local businesses by streamlining permits, ensuring business-friendly zoning and eliminating unnecessary regulations.

Todd Latham on a top priority for Sandwich: Infrastructure: Streets, Water, Sewer, Storm Sewer by applying for Federal and State grants with local matching funds or obtaining low interest rate loans

Chris Shue joins the Fox Valley Family YMCA after serving as the CEO of a social services agency in Chicago.

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

Recently, the Sandwich City Council has been talking about possibly restricting how long a food truck can operate in one location.

The Indian Valley Theatre is accepting applications for its annual Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship for Sandwich-area graduating seniors.

Second Ward Alderwoman Rebecca Johnson has decided to run as a write-in candidate after being bumped off the April 1 election ballot because of objections to her nominating petition.

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

Indian Valley Theatre will present "Charlotte's Webb," featuring a variety of cast members from different communities.

For Feb. 9 through Feb. 15, 2025, here's a schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator area.

DeKalb County Board member Jerry Osland, 70, of Sandwich, has died, multiple sources confirmed with Shaw Local News Network.

Sandwich had 11 sectional qualifiers to win the team title at the Class 1A St. Bede Regional on Saturday.

Sandwich police urge those attending a party, hosting a small gathering, or going out to a bar for the Big Game.

At the Feb. 3 Sandwich City Council meeting, City Council members unanimously voted to amend the city’s municipal code and add six additional stop signs in the Fairwinds subdivision.

Sandwich Police Sgt. Dan Whitecotton did the staff study as part of the Northwestern School of Police Staff & Command program.

A schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area for Feb. 2 through Feb. 8, 2025.

The Indian Valley Theatre is offering its annual Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship to college-bound seniors from Sandwich and surrounding communities who demonstrate a strong passion for the arts.

During the Jan. 20 Sandwich City Council meeting, City Council members voted to amend the city’s regulations regarding video gaming to prohibit sweepstakes machines.

Fay's Finest Foods plans to open a spot in Sandwich in time for next month's Big Game, and Sandwich is looking to annex the property in the future.

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.