DeKalb County's 5 most-read stories: August 17-23

Lake in the Hills approves final settlement over ‘forever chemicals’

Lake in the Hills has approved another settlement with another company over its use of PFAS, or forever chemicals that have been linked to health problems.

Whiteside County deputies ask for public’s help investigating hit-and-run after bicyclist injured

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as deputies investigate a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a bicyclist Sunday night near Rock Falls.

Camryn Driscoll, Common Green awarded the Teddy and Barbara Reed Scholarship

Camryn Driscoll and Common Green have been awarded the Teddy and Barbara Reed Scholarship for 2026 at Princeton High School. Both were heavily involved in athletics in their four years at PHS and were members of the National Honor Society.

Dixon, Sterling, Prophetstown students graduate from Iowa State

Nearly 4,900 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University in Ames this spring.

Kankakee River Fishing Derby delayed until July 3

The start of this year’s Kankakee River Fishing Derby has been pushed back a week.