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Marshawn Cocroft reached 2,000 career points as Kaneland beat La Salle-Peru, Hinckley-Big Rock and Indian Creek picked up Little Ten wins and more in the roundup.

Myles Newman had taken over offensively for DeKalb in a game in which points were at a premium. But his block of a Xander Lewis shot with 1:13 left helped seal a 39-37 win for DeKalb against Sycamore on Friday at the NIU Convocation Center, their fifth straight win in the series.

Despite smothering defense from Naz Dean and DeKalb all night, Sadie Lang heated up late and finished with 15 points, helping Sycamore seal a 38-26 win Friday night at the NIU Convocation Center in the annual rivalry game.

The Sycamore Public Library will partner with Tails Humane Society on Saturday to offer people a chance to adopt puppies from the shelter.

Sycamore could soon be home to the newest location of a popular Italian chain restaurant.

Every piece of art has a story to tell. For Elisa Boughner, the artist behind one of DeKalb’s forthcoming public art installations, this is no different.

Judah Miceli hit a 3-pointer with three seconds left to force overtime, but Hinckley-Big Rock lost on the road in Thursday's Daily Chronicle sports roundup.

The last three times Elsie Betz made a 3-pointer, she gave Indian Creek a seven-point lead. Considering Hinckley-Big Rock stormed back and tied things up with 1:30 left in the game, the Timberwolves needed each and every one of those points in their 58-56 road win.

A former Elgin police officer was sentenced by a DeKalb County judge to 12 years in prison, more than two years after authorities searched his Kirkland home and found hours’ worth of video depicting child sexual abuse

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will offer an all-you-can-eat chili and vegetable soup supper for community members on Feb. 7.

A longtime Chinese restaurant in DeKalb is planning to close for good. But don't worry, hungry loyal patrons have until Dec. 31 to enjoy their last dishes as the couple behind Yen Ching prepares to retire.

On the boys side: DeKalb's defense vs. Sycamore pace. On the girls side: Red-hot Sycamore looking for revenge against up-and-down DeKalb. The Barbs and Spartans renew their rivalry showdown at the NIU Convocation Center on Friday.

The Northern Illinois University women’s basketball team was held to a season-low 43 points on Wednesday in a 71-43 loss to the Miami RedHawks at the NIU Convocation Center.

"We really do focus on the diversification of our tax base," Mayor Cohen Barnes said after the City Council greenlit a new southside travel center project this week. "It used to be all residential. Now we’ve got data centers. Now we’ve got distribution centers."

Isaiah Feuerbach, at 6-foot-4, has been drawing other teams' post players all season. And despite giving up at least a few inches, the Sycamore senior has emerged as one of the Spartans most reliable defenders.

Parker Murry scored 16 points as Indian Creek picked up its 14th win. Kaneland boys rolled to stay unbeaten, plus more scores in Tuesday's Daily Chronicle sports roundup.

Sycamore School District 427 will soon have a new superintendent after a unanimous school board vote Tuesday night.

Monday evening, DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan responded to a vocal group of residents that urged DeKalb County officials to address ICE-related concerns. Listen to what Sullivan had to say here.

City staff said they view the cleanup of the site as a 2027 project.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a program for residents to complete in a puzzle race.

A Sandwich man was charged after police alleged he exposed himself to a child two days before Christmas, according to DeKalb County court records.

More than three dozen people crowded into the Legislative Center in Sycamore on Monday night to urge DeKalb County officials to speak out in support of immigrants and address concerns about federal enforcement policy.

DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan addressed a large crowd gathered at a DeKalb County Board committee meeting on Monday night as residents voiced concerns about federal immigration policy. "We don't work with ICE," he said.

Kash Sunderlage scored 17 for Genoa-Kingston in a road win, Ally Keilman scored 16 in a win for Indian Creek and more in the roundup.

Community members can learn more about author Jane Austen during a tribute presentation at the DeKalb Public Library.

Two people were injured in a weekend crash in rural DeKalb County near Genoa, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Rooted For Good released a list of February locations for Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, with no requirements necessary.

Two residents were displaced, and three firefighters were injured while battling an hourslong fire at a downtown DeKalb duplex Saturday, authorities announced Monday. The accidental fire appeared to have erupted when someone attempted to thaw frozen pipes with a torch

The Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. La Salle St., will host several programs and events in February.

Matthew Frykman claims DVC title for DeKalb after moving up to 113 pounds and is surging into the postseason, plus other top stories from the weekend.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a magic show on Jan. 31 for community members ages 5 and older featuring magician James Ember.

The Indian Valley Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" in February.

Project leaders behind a new business park in DeKalb moved one step closer to reality this week, following preliminary approval by a city commission. A City Council vote is expected Monday.

Sycamore boys bowling took second at the Rockford East Sectional on Saturday to earn a trip to state, powered by Brian Weigel's 1,324; Kaneland and Sycamore each had three champs at the I-8 girls wrestling championships; Sycamore dance qualifies for state and more in the roundup.

Dozens of firefighters are battling a blaze at a two-story duplex at Seventh Street and East Lincoln Highway Saturday in downtown DeKalb. Subzero windchills made for an added challenge for crews. This is a developing story.

A DeKalb retirement community recently pooled efforts to donate 80 blankets to an overnight warming center that keeps those in need out of the bitter cold during the winter months.

Prairie Park in DeKalb is one step closer to being revamped.

Kaizen Vintage clothing store in DeKalb is going out of business in the coming weeks and is offering special sales until it closes.

Marcus Johnson scored 33 points as Sycamore topped Rochelle, the Spartan girls beat the Hubs in a thriller, DeKalb took third at the DVC wrestling meet and more in the roundup.

A 50-year-old Wonder Lake man, killed in a crash Monday was identified Friday by the McHenry County Coroner's Office.

Kishwaukee College is surging, having won five of its last six games, and Sycamore grad Ben Larry is a big part of the success. The freshman had his first career triple-double at any level last week.

FNBO has downsized its footprint in downtown DeKalb and is looking to sell the administration offices in the building immediately next to its 141 W. Lincoln Highway branch.

A city of DeKalb program that pairs social workers with police officers during 911 crisis calls is reducing the prevalence of those calls ending up with someone in the ER, data shows.

Bethan Odle scored 14 and Ally Keilman 13 as Indian Creek beat Hinckley-Big Rock to reach the Little Ten Conference tournament championship game, Delaney Woods scored 22 in a Hiawatha win, Sycamore claimed the I-8 regular season wrestling title and more in the roundup

With subzero temperatures and windchills that could be as low as 30 to 40 below zero in the forecast, multiple school districts in DeKalb County have announced alternative plans for Friday.

A big third quarter propelled NIU past Western Michigan, Genoa-Kingston picked up a home win and DeKalb dropped an overtime game at Mendota.

Cortni Kruizenga blocked out and drew a foul on a Winnebago player on a rebound on the Sycamore end in the final minute with the Spartans up three points, leading to a Quinn Carrier 3-pointer to preserve a 41-33 Spartans' victory.

Sycamore parent Nate Russell has been selected to fill a vacant position on the Sycamore Community School District 427 Board of Education.

Three people were hospitalized after a rollover crash involving an SUV and a pickup truck with an attached snowplow on Wednesday in Kingston Township, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Teens and adults can learn how to make websites interactive with JavaScript during a class at the DeKalb Public Library.