Sycamore couple Holly Schmidt and Gary Schmidt remembered for love, kindness ‘they gave so openly’

DeKalb County 2026 volleyball previews: 5 to watch

Reigning Daily Chronicle Player of the Year Khiara Thomas returns, but the Sycamore senior will have plenty of competition to repeat as the champ. We look at five of the best volleyball players from around DeKalb County.

DeKalb County 2026 volleyball previews: Team-by-team capsules

As matches get underway across DeKalb County, we look at what teams expect, from high expectations in Sycamore to programs in DeKalb and Genoa-Kingston ready to make the next leap, plus much more.

Vote on Buena Vista Golf Course pond dredging in DeKalb drives forward

In a bit of par for the course, leaders from the DeKalb Park District took steps this week to address the potential for public health and environmental concerns over the pond at Buena Vista Golf Course.

Kaneland’s Sam Corbett wins Rolfing Cup: Daily Chronicle sports roundup for Monday, Aug. 24

Kaneland junior Sam Corbett won the Mark Rolfing Cup at Kishwaukee Country Club on Monday, the first day most IHSA team sports could host games. G-K volleyball picked up a win over Kaneland, Parker Murry scored four goals for IC and more in the roundup.

State Rep. Briel, opponent Bishop talk vision for addressing ethics reform in Springfield

State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel told a crowd at a town hall meeting in Cortland recently that she has a plan for addressing ethics reform in Springfield.