Sycamore

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

Sycamore District 427 Board candidates Michael DeVito, Cole Regnery and Heather Tomlinson answered questions about the issues the district is facing ahead of the April 1 election

Video: Sycamore School District 427 board candidates Michael DeVito, Cole Regnery and Heather Tomlinson talked election issues this week with the Daily Chronicle's Kelsey Rettke and Camden Lazenby.

Read the transcript from our Sycamore District 427 School Board candidate forum. Michael DeVito, Cole Regnery and Heather Tomlinson shared their views on how the district can improve for all students

Elgin police say the car belonging to a woman who has been missing for 42 years will be pulled out of the Fox River Tuesday.

Opinion: The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to fostering a thriving local economy and a strong civic culture. One of the most impactful ways to influence the future of our community is by participating in local elections, writes Shelby Crackel.

Forty-two years after a 23-year-old Elgin woman vanished without a trace, police and a dive team searched the Fox River on Monday for clues they hoped to find in the frigid, murky water. Karen Schepers grew up in Sycamore.

Check out some of the top pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network this week, March 14-21, 2025.

Monday, March 24 is National Cocktail Day. Check out these top-rated bars and restaurants for the best martini in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

Elgin police will search the Fox River Monday as part of a cold-case investigation into the 1983 disappearance of Karen Schepers, who grew up in Sycamore.

A portion of South Second Street in downtown DeKalb will close temporarily starting Monday for utility work, the city announced.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a performance of the Lightbeam Players production of “The Cowardly Lion and the Quest for Oz” as part of its World of Reading event on March 29.

Escape rooms are perfect for date nights, family outings, team building adventures and more. Check out this list of locations across northern Illinois.

The DeKalb Public Library will host World of Reading event on March 29 for residents to explore literature.

DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy Christina Musil will be memorialized on March 29, a year and one day after she was killed while on duty when her parked vehicle was rear-ended by a commercial truck.

Directors from Illinois Head Start centers, the federally supported child care and early education program, said they fear cuts, as it targeted in The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025.

Victoria Books on a public pool for Sycamore: I support a conscientious look at where to prioritize spending among all of the wide number of programs and services the Sycamore Park District offers

Kernel's Gourmet Popcorn & More serving up freshly-popped sweet and traditional flavors in Sycamore. There are two additional locations in Geneva and Naperville.

Nancy Strever said her family still has nightmares about finding her sister Patricia Wilson and nephew Robert Wilson beaten to death in 2016. But the man responsible, Jonathan D. Hurst, 56, will spend the rest of his life in prison, a judge ruled Thursday.

During an eventful but short Sycamore City Council meeting this week, Erik Mahan was sworn in as Sycamore’s new police chief.

Five days after Sycamore Police Chief Jim Winters retired, his second in command is expected to follow suit.

Jonathan Hurst, found guilty on Jan. 30 of murdering Sycamore elderly mother and son Patricia Wilson and Robert Wilson in 2016, wants a new trial, court records show. He's set to be sentenced Thursday by Judge Marcy Buick.

Denise Ackmann on a top priority for the Sycamore Park District: Sycamore is experiencing growth, and addressing the needs of our residents is a positive challenge that I am eager to tackle.

Chad Jewett on a top priority for Sycamore parks: Expanding our walking trails and making sure they are connected to the places residents need to go – safely

The Kishwaukee College horticulture program recently hosted Iowa master florist Julie Poeltler as part of the college’s Artist in Residence program.

Sycamore Police Chief Jim Winters officially retired this week, marking the end of his decades-long policing career. He helped welcome the new chief, Erik Mahan, at the Sycamore City Council meeting.

The Egyptian Theatre will host a concert featuring arena rock tribute band That Arena Rock Show.

Families with children ages newborn to five with special needs can attend a play group held at the DeKalb Public Library.

Sycamore Middle School will host its 38th annual Science Olympiad for students to work on science projects.

The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library will host a spring book sale on March 21 to support the library’s programs, materials, and books.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program for teens and adults to learn how to start creating their own songs.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, has filed a bill in Springfield that would eliminate the franchise tax in Illinois.

The DeKalb County History Center will host the second of its seasonal cooking series to build its “Food Gathering Around the Table” exhibit. The soup-making installment is March 20.

The DeKalb County History Center will host a concert featuring country singer and songwriter Sam Robbins.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for residents to learn about designing board games.

People experiencing memory loss and their care partners will be able to attend a memory cafe held at the DeKalb Public Library.

The Stage Coach Players will host two collections events to accept donations to assist the Cultural Outreach and Racial Equity Collective. Items needed: universal chargers, tablets, chrome books, professional clothing, Wi-Fi devices, laptops, classroom supplies.

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s final Soup-er Sunday program will features a presentation on Sheriff Joseph F. Glidden’s DeKalb County history role by College of DuPage associate professor of history John Paris.

The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County has partnered with WNIJ Northern Public Radio to give voters a new option for learning about candidates in certain local elections throughout DeKalb County.

President Donald Trump plans to cut 80,000 jobs at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, which provides health care to 9 million vets. But some DeKalb County veterans are opposed, saying Friday cuts will hurt an already understaffed agency and in turn those who've sacrificed in service.

The Beth Fowler Dance Company and School of Dance will host a double feature performances of “The Wizard of Oz” and “Swan Lake.”

About 60 people gathered Friday in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore to protest against recent cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs by President Donald Trump and his administration.

Sycamore Police Chief Jim Winters and Deputy Chief Jeff Wig talked Friday at the Sycamore Police Department, about their careers and futures as they prepare to retire.

Rob Dancey: Currently I am not in support of (recreational marijuana) licenses for Sycamore businesses. I side with the City Council and their decisions in both October 2019 and April2023, and the concerns that lead to their voting.

St. John Lutheran Church will host a concert featuring the Chamber Orchestra and Schola Cantorum of Concordia University Chicago.

A Chicago man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison recently for making a false 911 call in September claiming he saw someone with a gun at Sycamore High School, court records show.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a class on March 17 for adults and teens to learn how to create their own websites.

Sycamore High School students will see their academic achievements celebrated next month by the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce.

Community members are invited to create Suffrage Movement-inspired crafts to celebrate Women’s History Month on March 16 at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb County History Center will host a “Property Research 101″ class on March 15 for residents to learn how to research their home or property.