Here’s how DeKalb County is commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary

Letter: Encouraging local stewardship through best management practices

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: The way we manage our soil and water today will determine the health of our rivers, streams and communities for decades to come.

‘Barb City in Red, White, & Blue’ exhibit opens June 27 at Ellwood House

The Ellwood House Museum will host a reception on Saturday for residents to celebrate the opening of its “Barb City in Red, White, & Blue” exhibition.

Kishwaukee Storm 13U trio ready to use summer lessons to help rebuild Hiawatha softball

Three Kirkland freshmen are using summer elite softball to prepare for a bigger mission: rebuilding Hiawatha's program. Bella Hull, Roni Davidson and Audriana Fioroni are on the field this weekend at Storm Dayz.

Technical difficulties impacted Tuesday’s Sycamore school board meeting livestream, says spokesperson

Those watching the livestream of Tuesday night's Sycamore School District 427 board meeting may have missed some public comment and other remarks, as the stream experienced technical difficulties, a district spokesperson said. One resident chided recent restructuring hires.

Man sentenced to 55 years for child sex assault in DeKalb County

A southern Illinois man was sentenced this week to 55 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child, DeKalb County Circuit Court Judge Philip Montgomery ruled.