Sandwich

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.

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.