A Genoa woman was charged after police allege she intentionally hit multiple people with her vehicle off Illinois Route 38 when they tried to flee from her attack near a rural field, according to records filed in DeKalb County court this week.

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.

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.

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

Army veteran Mike Crawford built two Sycamore businesses, coached youth sports, and survived a rare liver disease – crediting military discipline and mental toughness for every step.