Genoa-Kingston setter Presley Meyer reached 1,000 career assists, Sycamore girls tennis finished the regular season 16-0 and more in the roundup.

Kaneland led 22-14 in the first set and 26-25 in the second, but Sycamore came away with the win in both to sweep the Interstate 8 match on Tuesday, 27-25, 28-26.

The Kaneland volleyball team hosted Sycamore Tuesday in an Interstate Conference matchup.

Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is included in the closures

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes made his first appearance Monday after a month-long absence from council business.

The NFL announced Tuesday afternoon that Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat was suspended for two games for violating the NFL’s Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy.

The Illinois Department on Aging is encouraging beneficiaries to educate themselves on Medicare plan options before Medicare’s Open Enrollment period begins on Thursday, according to a release from the Illinois Department on Aging

Would you support a moratorium on Flock Safety? Carmen Polvere: Yes. Read his full election questionnaire here

A DeKalb man was arrested by Chicago police on Monday and charged in relation to a Sept. 25 stabbing in DeKalb, according to the DeKalb Police Department.

The organization said its volunteers have provided emergency assistance to 158 people across the region so far this month.

Anna Wilhelmi: There are so many innovative ways to utilize solar energy and build in ways that don't impact DeKalb County’s most precious commodity - our farmland

The Attorney General's investigation into Equinox found that between 2022 and 2025, Equinox included non-competition clauses in contracts with over 300 of the company’s lowest-earning workers, according to a news release

A 2,371-square-foot single-family home, built in 1958, has changed hands.

The Chicago Bears' 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field looked bad. The numbers back it up. Here’s a look at the numbers that explain the Bears’ blowout loss to their rival.

Thanks to goalie Connor Busch, a lockdown defense and a couple of second-half goals, Sycamore beat Rochelle 2-0 to win its first outright Interstate 8 title since joining the conference in 2019.

Lake in the Hills has been having issues with condensation at the new police station, as well as a conflict with the DeKalb contractor who provided the building’s HVAC system over who should pay for repairs.

The Sycamore boys soccer team traveled to Rochelle on Monday to take on the Hubs in an Interstate 8 Conference matchup.

The single-family home located at 523 Horizon Lane in DeKalb was sold on Sept. 24. The purchase price was $360,000.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters virtually Monday a day after the team’s 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Monday.

Join hosts Eddie Carifio and Skyler Kisellus as they talk about NIU's loss to Air Force and preview NIU's next game, along with what happens next on the HuskieWire podcast.

A Yorkville woman is accused of giving cannabis-infused gummies to children ahead of their attendance at the Hinckley-Big Rock High School Homecoming dance in September, according to information shared by Hinckley Police Chief Kenneth Gettemy.

Seance at Tiffany’s, a metaphysical boutique and healing arts studio in downtown DeKalb, is closing for good, its owners announced.

Food, fun, and fall weather were all the ingredients that Barb City Manor in DeKalb needed to draw a hungry crowd on Saturday, Oct. 10, as the senior retirement living community set out to host its inaugural Fall Food Truck Fest. 

The Chicago Bears were blown out Sunday afternoon when they lost 31-7 to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the loss and what it means moving forward.

DeKalb City Council will consider a liquor license request for Provecho, a Venezuelan restaurant.

Sycamore's two-minute drill, opening second-half drive swings momentum in its win over Rochelle, while Colton Ludwig runs for 200 yards again in Kaneland's win over Rochelle. We break down all four Week 8 games.

A DeKalb man is facing an attempted murder charge in Cook County, accused of stabbing a person he knows during an altercation Saturday in Arlington Heights.

The Chicago Bears got a splash of cold water Sunday in their 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Here are the five big takeaways from a tough loss on the road.

The award recognizes distinguished martial artists for a lifetime of leadership, achievement and service in martial arts.

The Chicago Bears failed to play up to the moment Sunday in their 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field as the Packers stole back momentum in the NFL's longest rivalry.

The single-family house located at 31714 Hollie Lane in Kingston was sold on Sept. 16. The purchase price was $269,000.

Candy samples will be available at the library’s lower level and at the circulation, technology, youth reference and adult reference desks while supplies last.

Ben Johnson has super-hyped the Bears’ rivalry with the Packers since he was hired as their coach after the 2024 season. But not even a fiery pep talk from Da Coach would have helped the Bears on Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The Packers whipped the Bears 31-7.

On Saturday, Northern Illinois University celebrated homecoming for the first time as a football member of the Mountain West Conference. Although the Huskies lost, the game saw them score their first Mountain West touchdown.

Attendees will be able to compete to win prizes. Due to limited space, the event is first-come, first-served.

The following is a listing of all commercial property transfers in DeKalb County reported in September. There were 5 transactions posted during this time

The Chicago Bears made quarterback Caleb Williams inactive for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Road rage is on the rise in Illinois and state officials say incidents have led to crashes, confrontations and expressway shootings. State Police conduct special enforcement efforts to combat it.

The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17 and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in the library’s lower level, 309 Oak St.

The free presentation led by certified athletic trainer Beth Schwarz will begin at 11 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road, Sycamore.

The Restaurant Meals Program has reached 50 participating restaurants and is looking to expand to have participating restaurants in every county across the state, according to an IDHS announcement

The NIU football team played its first game as Mountain West members, allowing almost 440 rushing yards to Air Force in a 28-7 loss, its fifth straight loss to start the year.

Kaneland's Joe di Guglielmo finished 26th at the 2A boys golf state championship while Sycamore's Gavin Sedevie and Andrew Swedberg tied for 32nd, Sycamore soccer wrapped up at least at share of the I-8 boys soccer title with a win at Kaneland, plus more in the roundup.

The funding will support projects which enhance local assets, revitalize downtowns and strengthen communities.

The free booth will run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 13 in the library’s main lobby, 309 Oak St.

The Red Cross of Illinois shared 20 steps to staying safe and reducing the risk of home fires in a press release Monday, the second day of Fire Prevention Week.

The scholarship is awarded based on 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test scores.

Marc Silverman spent a decade sharing meals and stories with the legendary Bears coach. What he learned about Iron Mike went far beyond football

The Chicago Bears activated Noah Sewell off the Physically Unable to Perform list Saturday ahead of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Kyler Gordon and Shemar Turner were downgraded to out.

Superintendent Billy Hueramo touted what the agreement means for the district.