Somonauk High School graduate Myranda Banister recently was awarded the Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation’s 2025 Helen Kennedy Scholarship.

DeKalb County Board member Savannah Ilenikhena plans to resign at the end of June, she announced this week.

When Sycamore faced a tough pitcher or the bats had a bad day, Bella Jacobs made sure to do what she could to keep the Spartans in the game until the bats woke up. The junior starter was named the Daily Chronicle 2025 Softball Player of the Year.

Big boppers dominated the softball season, with school record falling and big numbers going up. We look at all the best offensive and pitching talent on the Daily Chronicle All-Area Softball Team.

A century-old grade school that taught generations of families in Sycamore will open to the public for a final time Saturday. Sycamore District 427 will host a farewell celebration for Central School, 245 W. Exchange St., before its administrative offices move to Bethany Road.

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.

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

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.

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.