Local news
DeKalb
DeKalb County, Illinois
Ad
Single-family home sells in DeKalb for $358,000
A single-family home at 114 Ebbesen Drive in DeKalb sold for $358,000 on Oct. 29. The property sits on a 9,758-square-foot lot. Other recent home sales in DeKalb included a residence on South 1st Street for $371,000 in…
Bennett Basich's energy off the bench sparks NIU past Clarke, 82-43
Northern Illinois beat Clarke 82-43 on Wednesday, with reserve Bennett Basich contributing seven points, six rebounds, four assists and five steals in 19 minutes. NIU built its lead through second-chance scoring…
NIU Beats Clarke University 82-43 In College Basketball
Northern Illinois defeated Clarke University 82-43 in its home opener Wednesday night in DeKalb, earning a second consecutive win. Max Weisbrod led the Huskies with 14 points, while Brayden Gross recorded 12 points and…
Weisbrod scores 14 as NIU beats Clarke 82-43
Weisbrod scored 14 points as Northern Illinois defeated Clarke 82-43 in a college basketball game. The Huskies pulled away for a 39-point victory, led by Weisbrod’s scoring contribution.
Sale closed in DeKalb: $370,000 for a three-bedroom home
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 1209 Scott Court in DeKalb sold for $370,000 on Oct. 28. Built in 1998, the two-story house includes a fireplace, central air conditioning and an attached garage. The property…
Ad
Panduit to lay off 162 at DeKalb warehouse in move to Indiana
Panduit plans to lay off 162 employees at its DeKalb warehouse beginning in December as it shifts warehouse operations to Crown Point, Indiana. The total is lower than the 178 job cuts initially planned. The company…
DeKalb establishes new liquor license classification, rules allowing video gaming for large truck stops
DeKalb’s City Council approved a new liquor-license classification and rules allowing video gaming at large truck stops, clearing the way for a planned Pilot Travel Center. The measures passed in two 6-1 votes this…
Single-family home in DeKalb sells for $260,000
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home at 1616 Margaret Lane in DeKalb sold for $260,000. The sale took place on October 20, and the property sits on a 10,715-square-foot lot. Other nearby homes cited in the…
5 things to do in DeKalb County: Jazz in Progress free concert, ‘The Ultimate Motown Experience’ & more
DeKalb County’s upcoming events include a free Jazz in Progress concert at DeKalb Public Library on November 14 and a Motown tribute at the Egyptian Theatre on November 13. The library will also host a free program of…
Teen arrested in connection to Nov. 8 armed robbery in DeKalb
A teenager was arrested Tuesday in DeKalb in connection with an armed robbery reported Nov. 8, police said. Officers searched a home near Mitchell Elementary School to find the suspect and property taken in the robbery…
Ad
Daily Chronicle 2026-27 girls wrestling preview: Team-by-team capsules
The Daily Chronicle previews girls wrestling teams across its coverage area for the 2026-27 season. Sycamore returns state champion Ema Durst and state medalist Jasmine Enriquez, while DeKalb brings back state medalist…
NIU Plays At Home Wednesday Against Clarke University
Northern Illinois returns to DeKalb on Wednesday night to host Clarke University in a men’s basketball game scheduled for 6 p.m. The Huskies are coming off an 81-76 overtime win at Dayton, where David Douglas Jr. scored…
Incident investigated near Mitchell Elementary School
DeKalb police are investigating an incident reported Tuesday afternoon near Mitchell Elementary School. Officers said the activity occurred in the 800 block of Edgebrook Drive and was not connected to the school. Police…
DeKalb Highlights Efforts to Keep Property Tax Levy Flat While Lowering Tax Rate
DeKalb’s City Council approved the first reading of its 2026 property tax levy, keeping the city’s share at $8.98 million while the combined city and library levy rises 2.63% to $13.73 million. The city’s aggregate tax…
Concept proposing mix of industrial, commercial or residential uses in DeKalb receives favorable support
DeKalb city leaders voted to amend an annexation and development agreement for land near Peace Road and Route 38, advancing a mixed-use development concept proposed by Geneva-based Shodeen Group. The action also annexes…
Ad
Nevada Wolf Pack look to bounce back vs winless NIU
Nevada heads to DeKalb on Nov. 14 to face winless Northern Illinois, seeking a rebound after a 31-3 defeat to New Mexico. The Huskies are 0-9 in their first season in the Mountain West and most recently lost 30-19 to…
Historical covers for Nov. 10: President hints he wants Watergate tapes made public
Shaw Media marks its 175th anniversary by revisiting newspaper front pages published on Nov. 10 in 1908, 1973 and 2000. The historical covers include a report that President Richard Nixon hinted he wanted the Watergate…
A solar race: First 3 solar array projects prepare to go online, save DeKalb schools on energy costs
DeKalb School District 428 is set to launch three new solar array projects by the end of the year at Lincoln and Jefferson elementary schools and Menta Academy. Through a lease agreement with SunPeak Power Holdings, the…
Rooted for Good: Serving the needs of the community
Rooted for Good, a nonprofit serving DeKalb County, has distributed more than 2.5 million pounds of food since it was founded in 2012. Its Northwestern Medicine Garden produced 4,000 pounds of food this year for the…
DeKalb alderman questioned about Flock Safety LPR cameras at ward meeting
DeKalb Alderman John Walker defended residents’ calls for transparency about the city’s Flock Safety license plate reader cameras at a ward meeting. Walker was the lone council vote against a contract approved 4-1 and…
Ad
Single-family home in DeKalb goes for $250,000
A single-family residence located at 755 Meridian Court in DeKalb has officially changed ownership as of October 26. The property, which sits on a 0.5-acre lot, was sold for a total of $250,000. This transaction follows…
Craig Culver recognizes DeKalb staff for top-five ranking in crew challenge
Culver’s co-founder Craig Culver recognized the company’s DeKalb staff after the team earned a top-five ranking in a crew challenge. The recognition celebrates the employees’ performance and places the local restaurant…
Experience Holiday Cheer at the Ellwood House Museum
The Ellwood House Museum in DeKalb will hold its annual holiday tours from Nov. 27 through Dec. 20, with visits scheduled Wednesday through Sunday. The 59th-year tradition features decorated rooms, including a Christmas…
HuskieWire Podcast, Episode 10: Mistakes cost NIU football, but men’s hoops impresses
HuskieWire hosts Eddie Carifio and Skyler Kisellus discuss Northern Illinois football’s latest loss and the men’s basketball team’s win over Dayton in the podcast’s 10th episode. The conversation reviews mistakes that…
14 DeKalb County players earn all-state volleyball honors
Fourteen volleyball players from DeKalb County have been recognized with all-state honors for their outstanding performance during the recent season. This achievement highlights the high level of athletic talent within…
Ad
DeKalb Heroes & Helpers Holiday Shopping Event Returns Dec. 13
The DeKalb Police Benevolent and Protective Association, in partnership with Target, is hosting its annual 'Heroes and Helpers' holiday shopping event on December 13. The program pairs local students from DeKalb School…
DeKalb County commercial property sales: Sold Sept. 1-Oct. 31
DeKalb County recorded nine commercial property transactions between September 1 and October 31, 2026. The median sale price for the period was $1.2 million for a property located on 7th Street in DeKalb. Other notable…
Looking Back: DeKalb soldier missing in action for more than 74 years returns home
Korean War soldier Sgt. Jack Benton Baker, who went missing in action in 1950, was finally returned home to DeKalb, Illinois, in August 2026. After being presumed dead for over 74 years, his remains were identified and…
Purple Heart recipient from Cortland gains recognition for Purple Heart recipients in DeKalb County
The city of DeKalb, DeKalb County, and Northern Illinois University have been officially recognized as Purple Heart locations. The initiative, led by local veteran Michael Embrey and inspired by Purple Heart recipient…