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

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.

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.

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.”

Jordan Grant has 12 blocks in DeKalb win over Metea: Tuesday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup

Jordan Grant had 10 kills and 12 blocks as DeKalb avenged and earlier loss to Metea Valley, Indian Creek opened its postseason with an 8-0 win against St. Bede, and more in the roundup.

Travis Herrmann, Hinckley-Big Rock offense gets rolling

Travis Herrmann forgot to call "bank." It counted anyway. Herrmann scored twice and added two assists as Hinckley-Big Rock beat Rockford Lutheran 7-0 in a Class 1A regional semifinal. Next up: Genoa-Kingston for a regional title.