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Community members can learn more about author Jane Austen during a tribute presentation at the DeKalb Public Library.

Two people were injured in a weekend crash in rural DeKalb County near Genoa, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

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

Two residents were displaced, and three firefighters were injured while battling an hourslong fire at a downtown DeKalb duplex Saturday, authorities announced Monday. The accidental fire appeared to have erupted when someone attempted to thaw frozen pipes with a torch

The Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. La Salle St., will host several programs and events in February.

Matthew Frykman claims DVC title for DeKalb after moving up to 113 pounds and is surging into the postseason, plus other top stories from the weekend.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a magic show on Jan. 31 for community members ages 5 and older featuring magician James Ember.

The Indian Valley Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" in February.

Project leaders behind a new business park in DeKalb moved one step closer to reality this week, following preliminary approval by a city commission. A City Council vote is expected Monday.

Sycamore boys bowling took second at the Rockford East Sectional on Saturday to earn a trip to state, powered by Brian Weigel's 1,324; Kaneland and Sycamore each had three champs at the I-8 girls wrestling championships; Sycamore dance qualifies for state and more in the roundup.

Dozens of firefighters are battling a blaze at a two-story duplex at Seventh Street and East Lincoln Highway Saturday in downtown DeKalb. Subzero windchills made for an added challenge for crews. This is a developing story.

A DeKalb retirement community recently pooled efforts to donate 80 blankets to an overnight warming center that keeps those in need out of the bitter cold during the winter months.

Prairie Park in DeKalb is one step closer to being revamped.

Kaizen Vintage clothing store in DeKalb is going out of business in the coming weeks and is offering special sales until it closes.

Marcus Johnson scored 33 points as Sycamore topped Rochelle, the Spartan girls beat the Hubs in a thriller, DeKalb took third at the DVC wrestling meet and more in the roundup.

A 50-year-old Wonder Lake man, killed in a crash Monday was identified Friday by the McHenry County Coroner's Office.

Kishwaukee College is surging, having won five of its last six games, and Sycamore grad Ben Larry is a big part of the success. The freshman had his first career triple-double at any level last week.

FNBO has downsized its footprint in downtown DeKalb and is looking to sell the administration offices in the building immediately next to its 141 W. Lincoln Highway branch.

A city of DeKalb program that pairs social workers with police officers during 911 crisis calls is reducing the prevalence of those calls ending up with someone in the ER, data shows.

Bethan Odle scored 14 and Ally Keilman 13 as Indian Creek beat Hinckley-Big Rock to reach the Little Ten Conference tournament championship game, Delaney Woods scored 22 in a Hiawatha win, Sycamore claimed the I-8 regular season wrestling title and more in the roundup

With subzero temperatures and windchills that could be as low as 30 to 40 below zero in the forecast, multiple school districts in DeKalb County have announced alternative plans for Friday.

A big third quarter propelled NIU past Western Michigan, Genoa-Kingston picked up a home win and DeKalb dropped an overtime game at Mendota.

Cortni Kruizenga blocked out and drew a foul on a Winnebago player on a rebound on the Sycamore end in the final minute with the Spartans up three points, leading to a Quinn Carrier 3-pointer to preserve a 41-33 Spartans' victory.

Sycamore parent Nate Russell has been selected to fill a vacant position on the Sycamore Community School District 427 Board of Education.

Three people were hospitalized after a rollover crash involving an SUV and a pickup truck with an attached snowplow on Wednesday in Kingston Township, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.