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June 19, 2025
Daily Chronicle

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Recycle unwanted electronics, clothing and more at DeKalb airport Saturday

Recycle unwanted electronics, clothing and more at DeKalb airport Saturday

DeKalb County residents can drop off unwanted electronics on Saturday during a recycling event hosted by the DeKalb County Health Department at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 19, 2025 at 6:04 pm CDT

Interstate 8 releases spring all-conference teams

Interstate 8 releases spring all-conference teams

The Interstate 8 released its all-conference teams on Thursday for six spring sports.

By Eddie Carifio●
June 19, 2025 at 5:12 pm CDT

5 things to do in DeKalb County: Malta Days, DeKalb Pride, Juneteenth Celebration and more

5 things to do in DeKalb County: Malta Days, DeKalb Pride, Juneteenth Celebration and more

Looking for something to do this weekend in DeKalb County? Check out Malta Days which kicks off Thursday, DeKalb Pride and march downtown on Saturday, Juneteenth Community Celebration on Sunday and more.

By 5 Things to Do in DeKalb County●
June 19, 2025 at 5:04 pm CDT

Spex Expressions in DeKalb to hold grand opening at new location

Spex Expressions in DeKalb to hold grand opening at new location

Spex Expressions will hold a grand opening at its new 6,600-square-foot facility in DeKalb this month, and the public is invited. A ribbon cutting and event is planned for June 26.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 19, 2025 at 3:33 pm CDT

How to help DeKalb victims of Tuesday’s apartment fire

How to help DeKalb victims of Tuesday’s apartment fire

The City of DeKalb has partnered with Family Service Agency of DeKalb County and other service agencies to assist victims displaced in an apartment fire Tuesday. Here's how to help:

By Megann Horstead●
June 19, 2025 at 3:04 pm CDT

Your 2025 guide to DeKalb County summer festivals

Your 2025 guide to DeKalb County summer festivals

The yearly schedule of outdoor festivals in DeKalb County will ramp up over the coming weeks. Here is your guide to every large festival and event planned in DeKalb County through September:

By Camden Lazenby●
June 19, 2025 at 11:40 am CDT

Best sushi restaurants in Kane, McHenry & DeKalb counties for International Sushi Day

Best sushi restaurants in Kane, McHenry & DeKalb counties for International Sushi Day

Celebrate International Sushi Day on Wednesday at one of these favorite sushi restaurants in DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties.

By Aimee Barrows●
June 19, 2025 at 11:38 am CDT

Shaw Local

Attention newspaper subscribers

In honor of Juneteenth, the print edition of the Daily Chronicle will not be published Thursday, June 19.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 19, 2025 at 9:02 am CDT

Daily Chronicle 2025 Baseball Player of the Year: Hinckley-Big Rock’s Martin Ledbetter

Daily Chronicle 2025 Baseball Player of the Year: Hinckley-Big Rock’s Martin Ledbetter

When a player averages more than one intentional walk per game, it can be hard to feel like they are contributing to their fullest. Hinckley-Big Rock senior slugger and two-time Daily Chronicle Player of the Year Martin Ledbetter found a workaround. He stole 33 bases.

By Eddie Carifio●
June 19, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

After answering call of duty for 30 years, DeKalb fire chief to retire

After answering call of duty for 30 years, DeKalb fire chief to retire

DeKalb Fire Chief Mike Thomas may have answered his final call for service. He's expected to be honored for his 30 years at the DeKalb Fire Department, as he plans to retire, according to the City of DeKalb.

By Megann Horstead●
June 19, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Daily Chronicle 2025 All-Area Baseball Team

Daily Chronicle 2025 All-Area Baseball Team

DeKalb's Brodie Farrell and Kaneland's Kanon Baxley shined both at the plate and on the mound and Sycamore's Davis Collie had a monster year the plate. They are just a handful of players named to the Daily Chronicle 2025 All-Area Baseball Team.

By Eddie Carifio●
June 19, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Photos: Sycamore Sycos 16u softball team practices for upcoming tournaments

Photos: Sycamore Sycos 16u softball team practices for upcoming tournaments

The Sycamore Sycos 16u softball team practiced Wednesday at their indoor practice facility in DeKalb as they stay sharp for the season and prepare for the Storm Dayz tournament hosted by the Kishwaukee Valley Storm. The tournament, in Sycamore, runs June 27-29 at the Sycamore Community Sports Complex.

By Mark Busch ●
June 19, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

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Spex Expressions in DeKalb to hold grand opening at new location


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