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After missing the state championships in 2024 by 0.01 seconds last year, Alex Schwantes was determined not to miss out again. The DeKalb junior qualified and finished in the top of the field this season.

After missing the state championships in 2024 by 0.01 seconds last year, Alex Schwantes was determined not to miss out again. The DeKalb junior qualified and finished in the top of the field this season.

It was standing room only Monday night as dozens of DeKalb residents turned out despite the snowy weather to share their thoughts on a proposed 560-acre Endeavour Energy data center. The project got support from a city commission, and next heads to the City Council.

It’s hard to turn the ball over 27 times and win a game, let alone double digits. But the DeKalb girls’ basketball team forced 19 turnovers of its own against Rochelle on Monday night and Zora Watts had 10 rebounds and three blocks in the Barbs’ 46-31 win over the Hubs.

It’s hard to turn the ball over 27 times and win a game, let alone double digits. But the DeKalb girls’ basketball team forced 19 turnovers of its own against Rochelle on Monday night and Zora Watts had 10 rebounds and three blocks in the Barbs’ 46-31 win over the Hubs.

Josh Holst, DeAree Rogers and Jake Appleget were among the first NIU football players to announce entering the transfer portal.

Josh Holst, DeAree Rogers and Jake Appleget were among the first NIU football players to announce entering the transfer portal.

Every time he runs in Peoria, Carson Kaiser gets faster. This time, it also made him historic. The Kaneland sophomore took third in the Class 2A State Championship at Detweiller Park in Peoria. He is the Daily Chronicle 2025 Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year.

Attendees can tour the history center’s “FOOD: Gathering Around the Table” exhibit. The open house also will include crafts, hot chocolate and snacks.

The December Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore Series will feature a program about the 1907 engagement between barbed wire heiress Harriet Elise Ellwood to Syrian dragoman Said Kalil Haick.

The league’s Holiday Arts and Crafts Market is open through Dec. 24. Participants can buy handcrafted ornaments, decor and gifts made by local artists.

Kishwaukee College’s tutoring services department recently received Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance certification for its online tutoring program.

Teens and adults are invited to paint and play tabletop games during a program at the DeKalb Public Library.

The next DeKalb Women’s Club meeting will feature a presentation led by DeKalb Chamber of Commerce executive director Matt Duffy.

DeKalb County has warming centers throughout DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa free to use and open to all looking for shelter during the cold season and winter weather.

The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center will host its “Holiday at The Homestead” open house Dec. 7 for community members to celebrate the holidays.

Quinn Urwiler forced his second turnover, the NIU offense was surging, and the Huskies seemed headed toward a win in their final Mid-American Conference game. But Kent State surged and won, 35-31 as the Huskies finished 3-9 and 2-6 in MAC play.

The NIU football team led by two scores in the fourth quarter, but their season and run in the MAC came to an end with a 35-31 loss to Kent State on Friday

Expect travel to be affected this weekend as a significant winter storm is predicted to blanket northern Illinois with at least six inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

The NIU football team led by two scores in the fourth quarter, but their season and run in the MAC came to an end with a 35-31 loss to Kent State on Friday

The DeKalb Fire Department announce its 39th annual Red Wreath Program, meant to help raise awareness of home safety tips to prevent fires this holiday season.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation will host its annual breakfast Dec. 2 for the community to learn more about regional economic trends. Event highlights include a chat with NIU, Kishwaukee and Waubonsee college presidents.

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

The Beth Fowler Dance Company and Beth Fowler School of Dance will present its 32nd annual performance of “The Nutcracker Ballet” to celebrate the holidays. The show opens Dec. 5

DeKalb Township turned 175, and local leaders recently celebrated the special occasion with help from the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.