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Photos: Businesses honored at 69th annual Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce event
Photos: Businesses honored at 69th annual Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce event
Businesses and community leaders were honored on Wednesday during the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce's annual awards dinner. New this year, a legacy award honored the lasting impact of former chamber...
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February 12, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Photos: Businesses honored at 69th annual Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce event
Photos: Indian Creek girls basketball hosts Rosary in longtime head coach Paul Muchmore's last home game
Photos: Indian Creek girls basketball hosts Rosary in longtime head coach Paul Muchmore's last home game
Indian Creek met Rosary Tuesday night on what was the last home game for longtime Timberwolves girls basketball head coach Paul Muchmore.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Photos: Indian Creek girls basketball hosts Rosary in longtime head coach Paul Muchmore's last home game
DeKalb High School students walkout to protest against ICE
DeKalb High School students walk out to protest against ICE
DeKALB – Around 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, around 150 students from DeKalb High School walked out of classes in a protest against Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE). One of the organizers said that...
northernstar.info
February 10, 2026 at 10:34 PM
DeKalb High School students walkout to protest against ICE
Photos: DeKalb High School students stage walkout, protest against ICE
Photos: DeKalb High School students stage walkout, protest against ICE
Some DeKalb High School students walked out of school Tuesday morning and made their way to Hopkins Park along Sycamore Road to protest ICE involved violence and arrests.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Photos: DeKalb High School students stage walkout, protest against ICE
Photos: Pizza Villa owners reflect on 70 years in business in DeKalb
Photos: Pizza Villa owners reflect on 70 years in business in DeKalb
Pizza Villa owners Joe Finn and his son CJ talked Monday, Jan. 26, about their family-owned DeKalb business and how they've remained successful since 1956.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Photos: Pizza Villa owners reflect on 70 years in business in DeKalb
Custom cars power their way to Chicago Auto Show attention
Custom cars power their way to Chicago Auto Show attention - Chronicle Media
Matt Conger almost lost the ability to drive his beloved 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo. “I actually lost my license because of this car,” the West Chicago resident said with a laugh while standing near his...
chronicleillinois.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Custom cars power their way to Chicago Auto Show attention
Listen: DeKalb County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Feb. 1-7
Listen: DeKalb County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Feb. 1-7
Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Feb. 1-7. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
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February 8, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Listen: DeKalb County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Feb. 1-7
Pritzker’s new budget report could set tone for conservative 2027 spending plan
Pritzker’s new budget report could set tone for conservative 2027 spending plan
From Capitol News Illinois: With Gov. JB Pritzker’s annual budget address less than two weeks away, a new report from his office is setting the table for a speech that’s likely to be bleak in tone
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February 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Pritzker’s new budget report could set tone for conservative 2027 spending plan
Photos: Indian Creek boys basketball defeats IMSA for Little 10 Conference championship
Photos: Indian Creek boys basketball defeats IMSA for Little 10 Conference championship
Indian Creek boys basketball beat IMSA Friday night to win the Little 10 Conference championship at Somonauk High School.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Photos: Indian Creek boys basketball defeats IMSA for Little 10 Conference championship
Teachers' union voices concerns ahead of Genoa-Kingston event by Dept. of Education ...
Teachers’ union voices concerns ahead of Genoa-Kingston event by Dept. of Education, Turning Point USA
The Department of Education reached out to a Genoa-Kingston High School club about hosting a planned Thursday event that has since spurred criticism and some calls for protest by members of the school’s...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Teachers' union voices concerns ahead of Genoa-Kingston event by Dept. of Education ...
How police are using license plate readers to solve murders and find missing people in northern Illinois
How police are using license plate readers to solve murders and find missing people in northern Illinois
Today marks the first of a two-part series about the use of automated license plate readers, commonly known as LPRS or Flock cameras, in northern Illinois. Today’s installment focuses on how cities...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:05 PM
How police are using license plate readers to solve murders and find missing people in northern Illinois
Democratic hopefuls in 3 state seats make campaign stop in Sycamore
Democratic hopefuls in 3 state seats make campaign stop in Sycamore
Three Democratic candidates, vying for state offices in the March 2026 primary election, made a campaign stop in Sycamore this week, sharing their views on equity in education.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Democratic hopefuls in 3 state seats make campaign stop in Sycamore
Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say
Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say
From Capitol News Illinois: Federal judges have twice issued temporary restraining orders on the freeze. The current order will end Friday, Feb. 6
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February 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say
Photos: Fire breaks out at Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore
Photos: Fire breaks out at Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore
Photos: A fire broke out early Saturday morning at Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore. More information to come.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Photos: Fire breaks out at Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore
Photos: Sycamore, DeKalb boys basketball teams renew rivalry in FNBO Challenge at NIU
Photos: Sycamore, DeKalb boys basketball teams renew rivalry in FNBO Challenge at NIU
The Sycamore and DeKalb boys basketball teams met Friday in the FNBO Challenge in the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Photos: Sycamore, DeKalb boys basketball teams renew rivalry in FNBO Challenge at NIU
Photos: DeKalb, Sycamore girls basketball meet in FNBO Challenge at NIU
Photos: DeKalb, Sycamore girls basketball meet in FNBO Challenge at NIU
The DeKalb and Sycamore girls basketball teams met in the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University Friday night to decide this years winner of the FNBO Challenge.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Photos: DeKalb, Sycamore girls basketball meet in FNBO Challenge at NIU
How a DeKalb teacher helps his students through grief | Teachers' Lounge Radio Show
How a DeKalb teacher helps his students through grief | Teachers' Lounge Radio Show
On a new TL Radio Show, we’re trying to help you make sense of some of the biggest education issues of the past year. We also catch up with our "classroom correspondent" teacher as they tell us about...
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January 31, 2026 at 1:45 AM
How a DeKalb teacher helps his students through grief | Teachers' Lounge Radio Show
Photos: RTW Veteran Center opens in DeKalb
Photos: RTW Veteran Center opens in DeKalb
The RTW Veteran Center, a veteran-owned service and impact organization meant to support those who serve, held a soft opening Wednesday at its new headquarters in DeKalb.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Photos: RTW Veteran Center opens in DeKalb
A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who had dialed 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home
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January 29, 2026 at 6:10 PM
A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
Photos: Yen Ching owner talks about closing after 40 years
Photos: Yen Ching owner talks about closing after 40 years
Yen Ching, the popular eatery on Lincoln Highway in DeKalb will be closing by the end of the year after over 40 years in business. Co-owner Marilyn Yin talks about their years in business.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Photos: Yen Ching owner talks about closing after 40 years
Universal blood donations needed during Illinois cold weather snap
Universal blood donations needed during Illinois cold weather snap
Versiti Blood Center of Illinois is seeking blood donations, especially O-negative and O-positive blood, from residents to restore hospital and patient blood supplies affected by recent winter weather.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Universal blood donations needed during Illinois cold weather snap
Nationwide No Kings march to protest ICE planned for March 28
Nationwide No Kings march to protest ICE planned for March 28
The national No Kings movement plans to take to the streets this spring to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents
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January 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Nationwide No Kings march to protest ICE planned for March 28
2025 Chicago Bears position review: Wide receivers
2025 Chicago Bears position review: Wide receivers
Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the wide receiver...
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January 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
2025 Chicago Bears position review: Wide receivers
Tips to avoid winter home fires
Tips to avoid winter home fires
It might be freezing outside, but that doesn’t mean your home can’t catch fire if you’re not careful this winter. More home fires occur this time of year than any other season. Here are some tips...
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January 27, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Tips to avoid winter home fires
‘Unnecessary Farce’ comedy coming to McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn Jan. 29-March 1
‘Unnecessary Farce’ comedy coming to McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn Jan. 29-March 1
This comedy play runs Jan. 29-March 1 at the McAninch Arts Center on the College of DuPage campus.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:05 PM
‘Unnecessary Farce’ comedy coming to McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn Jan. 29-March 1