Sycamore

The DeKalb Public Library will host a live demonstration for patrons to learn about different technology for digitizing and scanning old media.

The DeKalb Public Library on Jan. 29 will partner with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive to strengthen its blood supply.

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Family members of Patricia Wilson and Robert Wilson took the witness stand Thursday to recount finding their slain loved ones on Aug. 15, 2016. The double murder trial of Jonathan D. Hurst, a former Chicago man charged in their 2016 killings, continues Friday.

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Opening statements were made and testimony began Thursday in the double murder trial of Jonathan D. Hurst at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore. Hurst is charged in the 2016 slayings of Sycamore mother and son Patricia Wilson, 85, and Robert Wilson, 64.

With a jury selected, a long-awaited murder trial is expected to convene Thursday for Jonathan Hurst, charged almost five years ago in the killings of Sycamore elderly mother and son Patricia and Robert Wilson. The Wilsons were found slain in their home in August 2016.

From killings to arrest: A timeline of the multi-agency police investigation into the brutal 2016 killings of Patricia Wilson and Robert Wilson, of Sycamore. A murder trial begins Thursday for the man accused in their deaths.

A former Sycamore teenager will remain held without release pending trial on adult first-degree murder charges in the stabbing death of classmate Kaleb McCall, a judge ruled Tuesday. It's the second time the 16-year-old's request for release has been denied.

Area faith leaders, singers, musicians and a poet gathered at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in DeKalb Monday night to perform for a crowd and remember the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

The DeKalb County Master Gardeners will host an artisan market and the next edition of the Gardeners Pathway series. The event will be from 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Feb. 22 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for patrons to design and decorate an accordion book.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a National Alliance on Mental Illness information booth for patrons to learn about its resources.

Area faith leaders, singers, musicians and a poet gathered at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in DeKalb Monday night to perform for a crowd and remember the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a craft swap for patrons to donate and shop for craft supplies.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Northern Illinois Hospice to host two workshop sessions for patrons to create pillows out of a loved one’s shirt.

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s next Soup-er Sunday program will feature a presentation on the book “Within Our Power: The Story of the Edenton Ladies’ Tea Party” by author Sally M. Walker. The program is Jan. 26.

A crowd of almost 100 area community members rallied in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore Saturday to share their message: Women’s rights are human rights.

Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network the week of Jan. 10-17, 2025.

DeKalb County has warming centers throughout DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa free to use and open to help all in the area looking to get out of the bitter cold this winter.

The DeKalb Public Library will host an introductory workshop for patrons to learn how to repair their personal books.

Prosecutors anticipate calling nearly 50 witnesses beginning next week in the double murder trial of former Chicago man Jonathan Hurst, accused in the violent 2016 slayings of Sycamore elderly mother and son Patricia and Robert Wilson.

Dozens gathered outside the DeKalb County Courthouse in downtown Sycamore on Saturday to march for women's rights. The rally was held days before Donald Trump's impending presidential inauguration.

A teenager officially faces adult first-degree murder charges in connection with the September 2023 stabbing death of Sycamore High School classmate Kaleb D. McCall, court records show. A new judge also was appointed.

DeKalb Township will partner with Northwestern Medicine’s advance care planning and medical ethics department representatives to assist residents in completing their advance care directives.

The Chicago Transit Authority and the National Safety Education Center recently celebrated the completion of the Safety and Health Fundamentals Certificate Training Program.

Running unopposed for a second term this spring, Sycamore Mayor Steve Braser has the luxury of knowing he’s likely got another four years in office. He spoke with Shaw Local about the police chief search, new fire station build and other 2025 city goals.

The workshops will update farmers about pesticide policy changes, provide steps to take to prepare farm operations, and help farmers understand the U.S. EPA's Herbicide Strategy.

Cities across northern Illinois offer restaurant weeks during the winter to entice diners to try new food or enjoy old favorites at discounted prices.

A new scholarship has been created for Northern Illinois University students who participate in the university’s marching band program. The Michael Embrey Band Scholarship Fund runs through the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

The Egyptian Theatre will host the eighth annual Jazz at the Egyptian concert to support area school music programs.

The funds will be used to provide the departments with new equipment, student testing services and instructor education support, according to a news release.

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2024 Clifford Danielson Outstanding Citizen Award. Nominations are due Jan. 24.

Participants will be able to play card games, puzzles and board games.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a magic show featuring magician James Ember.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program for patrons to celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day.

AARP Tax-Aide will offer a free tax return preparation program for 2025 for area residents over 55. The program will be available at five locations in DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa and La Salle.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting applications for spring Community Needs Grants and Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants. Nonprofit and public sector organizations are encouraged to apply.

The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library will host a monthly meeting on Jan. 13 to discuss ways to support library programs and purchase materials and books.

The DeKalb Public Library will host two hygge programs as part of its Hygge Winter Happiness series.

The Sycamore beautification committee will hold its first meeting of the year Tuesday. The group still wants to put up a mural in downtown Sycamore, 1st Ward Alderwoman Alicia Cosky said.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a tabletop paint and play club Jan. 12 for patrons to talk about their favorite mini games, play indie miniature games, and paint miniature models or 3D prints.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program on Saturday for patrons to learn about the Port Chicago 50, a group of Black sailors branded by the U.S. Navy as mutineers.

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The Jan. 11 show at DeKalb Public Library features juggling, comedy, magic and balloon creations.

The gallery will host a Sycamore High School art exhibit. Attendees can view art pieces created by Sycamore High School art students. The exhibit will be held in the gallery’s east window.

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A new bridge and a wider roadway could be in store for future travelers along Peace Road in Sycamore, according to the DeKalb County Highway Department. County Engineer Nathan Schwartz said he estimates the cost to be closer to $7 million.

The University of Illinois Extension is accepting registration for its 4-H Camp 2025 session. The camp is operated by University of Illinois Extension Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago counties staff.

Kishwaukee College will host a Discover Kish information event for new students and their families on Thursday.