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DeKalb city leaders propose $8.9 million tax levy ahead of final vote on Nov. 24.

A DeKalb man faces almost a dozen felony charges after police said they found more than 20 videos on his phone depicting child sexual abuse, according to records filed this week in DeKalb County court.

The owners behind Star Worlds Arcade in DeKalb, celebrating 40 years in business, are leveling up this year with their latest expansion into a new market.

We take a look at the best golfers from around the Daily Chronicle coverage area with our all-area golf team.

It’s not unusual for a player to look up to his or her coach, viewing the elder as a role model. Sycamore boys golf coach Dan Wheeler said junior golfer Gavin Sedevie’s even demeanor on the course is an inspiration even to him.

Jalen Macon led a resurgent NIU offense with four touchdowns in his first career start as the Huskies beat UMass in their best offensive performance of the season.

If the DeKalb County Board executive committee approves a draft agenda for the board’s Nov. 19 meeting on Wednesday night, two resolutions that help the county fund road projects will be up for a vote.

DeKalb County Board members Meryl Domina and Rukisha Crawford invite residents of DeKalb’s northwest side to attend a community meeting on Saturday in response to concerns they said they’ve fielded about safety, drugs and lack of healthy activities for area youth.

Before the girls basketball season starts, we take a look at five storylines that could define the upcoming season for Daily Chronicle area programs.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists will hold a community food drive to support T.D. Ryan’s “Freezin’ for Food” event. The food drive runs through Dec. 3.

Clinton Rosette Middle School celebrates Veterans Day with tributes to local veterans. “I thought it was a very positive and just a great experience for the students and a good way to celebrate a few of our local veterans,” principal Brant Boyer said.

The band will perform modern jazz and big band music.

Eubanks will perform popular romantic and classical piano and violin music.

A Dixon man has been charged in DeKalb County with possessing and sharing files depicting sexual abuse of a child, according to court records.

The two worst scoring offenses in the country will face off Wednesday when the NIU football team heads to UMass. The Huskies are 133rd nationally, averaging 12.2 points per game, while the Minutemen are 134th at 11.3 points per game.

The Stage Coach Players and the DeKalb Salvation Army will host two food-collection events for dinner box items to provide local families with a Thanksgiving meal. The collection drive runs Nov. 11-18.

Here are the players on the Daily Chronicle 2025 Girls Basketball All-Area Team

The DeKalb American Legion Auxiliary will host this year’s “Sweets4Troops” program to collect unused, leftover Halloween candy to donate to military personnel deployed overseas. Collection runs through Nov. 15.

Iniga Pizzeria will open in DeKalb Nov. 15 and features signature wood-fired pizza. The restaurant relocated from Ottawa.

Residents are invited to discuss climate change and solutions to combat it during an upcoming workshop that’s part of the DeKalb Public Library’s DeCarbon Dialogue series.

DeKalb’s annual Veterans Day ceremony returns downtown Tuesday morning.

Attendees will be able to taste and learn about 1950s recipes with ElliePresents performer Ellie Carlson. The party menu includes bacon rolls, stuffed grapes, tomato aspic, cottage cheese surprise, baked chop suey and lemon-filled jelly rolls.

DeKalb Mutual Aid, a charity organization that aims to help those in need, wants to help families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this month.

City. Light Church, 2325 N. First St., DeKalb, will host a free hymn sing at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12.

The DeKalb Public Library will host an informational booth for residents to learn about the services offered at Opportunity House.