The Crowbotics Team at DeKalb High School is embarking on a trip to Houston, Texas this week to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship.
An award-winning author from the west side of Chicago recently told dozens on Northern Illinois University’s campus how competitive rowing gave him the fortitude he needed to rise above his childhood circumstances. Arshay Cooper visited NIU to share his life story.
Sycamore, Hinckley-Big Rock win baseball, Kaneland, Sycamore win softball. That and more in Wednesday's roundup.
Kaneland’s offense struggled all day against the Sycamore defense in their Interstate 8 battle on Wednesday. But with less than 10 minutes less, Kyra Lilly’s free kick found Jade Schrader, who punched it home for the only goal of the game in the Knights’ 1-0 win.
The Sycamore Music Boosters recently received a $1,500 donation from Bockman’s Auto, Truck and Tire to support Sycamore School District 427 music programs.
The city of DeKalb is accepting public comment and input for its 2024 Second Draft Annual Action Plan, meant to help allocate funds to area organizations that provide resources directly to residents.
The Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society will host its annual garage sale in April. The group also is collecting items to be used for the sale.
The event is intended for children in middle and high school.
The DeKalb Township will parter with Kishwaukee College and DeKalb County TRIAD to host a Senior Car Clinic, a chance for residents ages 60 or older to get their car serviced for free.