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DeKalb County's 5 most-read stories: August 17-23
Listen to the five most-read stories in DeKalb County for Aug. 17-23, 2025
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3mLake 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.
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2mWhiteside 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.
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2mCamryn 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.
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2mDixon, Sterling, Prophetstown students graduate from Iowa State
Nearly 4,900 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University in Ames this spring.
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3mKankakee River Fishing Derby delayed until July 3
The start of this year’s Kankakee River Fishing Derby has been pushed back a week.