DeKalb County's 5 most-read stories: August 10-17

Here is the 2026 Daily Journal All-Area Softball team

With almost 30 All-State selections, the 2026 Daily Journal All-Area softball team boasts some of the state's deepest talent across all four classes.

Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois’ SNAP error rate in federal fiscal year 2025 was 14.7%, which is up from 11.6% the year before. The state’s error rate is mostly attributed to overpayments of benefits and is four percentage points higher than the national rate

Joliet area Walmart store will remain closed over weekend following a fire

Joliet fire crews put out a fire at the store on Thursday that began in the toy aisle, Joliet fire officials said. The store is located near the intersection of Illinois Route 59 and Theodore Street.

Kankakee County denied FEMA assistance after devastating March tornado

The federal agency charged with assisting regions devastated by disasters will not be offering assistance to Kankakee County in regards to the March tornado.

Downers Grove’s Tommy Healy receives Montini’s Instrument of Peace of Award

Downers Grove resident Tommy Healy is the 2026 recipient of Montini Catholic High School’s Pax Christi Instrument of Peace Award