Former DeKalb County Board member pleads guilty to PPP fraud

DeKalb High School is last-minute selection to host 2027 girls wrestling state championships

"They really had nowhere else to go," DeKalb athletic director Peter Goff said of the IHSA's call asking DeKalb High to host the 2027 girls wrestling state finals. Other venues were booked. DeKalb said yes.

Hawaii at NIU: What to know as the Huskies still search for first win against one-win Rainbow Warriors

The NIU football team returns to Huskie Stadium Saturday to face Hawaii. The Huskies offense improved against Wyoming last week, but the defense has been giving up more and more yards the past three games. Here's what to know heading into the game.

Red, white and blue theme at center of 2026 Historic Homes Tour in Sycamore

This year’s Historic Homes Tour, featuring notable houses around town, keeps with the theme “A Patriotic Pumpkin Festival,” and a local exhibit, “We the People of DeKalb County,” with the theme “Red, White, and Blue Houses.”

Kishwaukee Valley Art League events set for November

The league’s next general meeting is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the gallery. KVAL will present Outstanding Student Artist Awards to six high school artists as part of its “Art of Giving” program.

Ben Fitzenreider’s goal holds up as Sycamore reaches regional final: Wednesday’s Daily Chronicle roundup

The Sycamore boys soccer team defeated Dixon 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the Class 2A Morris Regional championship game to face Sterling.