The DeKalb Park District this week announced a plan to use $600,000 in state grant money to replace old playground equipment at League of Women Voters Park, 262 Cotton Ave.

The Thursday filing of Democratic write-in candidate Linh Nguyen for mayor of the City of DeKalb has triggered a primary election ahead of spring, a move that county clerk Tasha Sims called “unprecedented” Friday.

A DeKalb man and mother were charged after police found more than a dozen cellphone videos of the man strangling and intentionally hurting a 1-year-old baby, according to court records. Police said the baby's mother knew about the videos but did not report them to authorities.

Two DeKalb man fled on foot from the scene of a vehicle crash Thursday, and were later found by police K-9 units after a multi-agency chase that involved dogs and a drone.

Sycamore Police Chief Jim Winters recently announced plans to retire by spring 2025. He said he believes the department is in a stable spot for a top cop transition.

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The annual Heroes on Hardwood basketball game between Sycamore first responders and staff from Sycamore School District 427 was held Thursday night to raise funds for the Sycamore Food Pantry.

If snowfall exceeds 2 inches, the city of DeKalb will activate emergency parking restrictions on certain city roads to allow for snowplows to get through to clear streets. Here's what to know.

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The entries in this year's DeKalb Park District Holiday House Decorating Contest.

The Unitarian Universalist Church of DeKalb will host a volunteer orientation for its overnight warming center volunteers. Attendees can receive trauma-informed care training, learn about the warming center’s mission and prepare to support guests.