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A proposed mixed-use development that would have created dozens of new residential units and retail space in north Sycamore has failed to advance to the next phase of planning.

Northern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital upgrades Surgery Suite, adding second robotic system.

The Sycamore volleyball team's season ended with a 25-12, 25-13 loss to Washington in the Class 3A La Salle-Peru Sectional on Tuesday.

An expected November jury trial for a former DeKalb School District 428 employee accused of battering and grooming a student has been postponed by a judge’s ruling at the request of his defense attorney

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where DeKalb County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

Even though Illinois did not hold an election on Tuesday, this week still marked an important date for the 2026 general election for Illinois politicians. Here's who filed to get on the spring 2026 primary ballot for DeKalb County offices

A DeKalb city commission has given its nod of support this week to a developer’s plans for a solar farm on 38 acres at the southwest corner of Illinois Route 38 and John Huber Parkway. The proposal still needs City Council approval.

The NIU football team heads to Toledo on Wednesday to take on the Rockets, the last scheduled meeting between the two teams ahead of the Huskies leaving the Mid-American Conference at the end of the school year.

NIU got a double-double from 6-11 true freshman post Gustav Winther, a 10-assist, zero-turnover game from Gianni Cobb and an efficiency clinic from Jao Ituka off the bench in a 102-82 win over Louisiana-Monroe in the season opener on Monday.

A Malta man who suffered injuries and was flown to the hospital after his truck crashed Monday has been charged with driving under the influence, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

A driver died on Saturday in a car crash after suffering a medical emergency while on the road in rural DeKalb County, authorities said.

A proposed multi-unit residential and commercial development in northern Sycamore will go before the Sycamore City Council again on Monday, despite a failure to gain support from a city commission.

A driver died on Saturday in a car crash after suffering a medical emergency while on the road in rural DeKalb County, authorities said.

Hy-Vee grocer is stepping up to help feed area children and families who may be impacted by federal food assistance funding woes amid the government shutdown. Participating Hy-Vee locations with hot food service will offer free kids’ meals for children 12 and under from Nov. 3-7.

The Sycamore High School Class of 1965 recently celebrated its 60th reunion.

A DeKalb County Courthouse employee pleaded not guilty this week after being indicted on charges of defrauding the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program out of more than $41,000.

Rooted For Good released a list of November locations for Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, with no requirements necessary.

From can opener collection drives and Family Service Agency programs to local businesses stepping up, here are some other ways you can help keep DeKalb County locals fed amid SNAP uncertainty.

A DeKalb couple has opened their latest muse: an art gallery and art supply store, 125 N. First St., Suite D. downtown. Off The Tracks Art Supply will hold a grand opening at 5 p.m. Friday.

While nothing is yet official, some taxpayers could pay less to the Sycamore Community School District 427 on their next property tax bill than they did this year, according to district documents.

An estimated $7.9 million tentative property tax levy was approved by the DeKalb Park Board, though the public still has a chance to weigh in before a final vote. The increased levy is needed for operating expenses, executive director Paul Zepezauer said.

As the DeKalb City Council considers this year's property tax levy options, residents can weigh in before a final vote expected in November. Here's what your bill could look like under the current proposal

Multiple free food options exist across DeKalb County to serve those in need regularly. Here's a list:

"Don’t feel like you can’t come and get food:" With one day to go before a potential federal cut-off of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, DeKalb County area food pantries are preparing for what some said could be an influx of local families in need.

Sycamore trailed 23-19 after a lopsided loss in the first set on Thursday in the Class 3A Rochelle Regional championship. But they stormed back to win the second set, then won a third-set that featured 15 ties to claim the regional crown, 13-25, 26-24, 25-23.