With the heat index expected to exceed 100 degrees Monday and Tuesday, here's some tips from the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association on caring for pets during heatwaves.

A heat wave is expected to descend upon northern Illinois this week, and experts are offering tips to stay safe and healthy amid high temperatures, which can turn deadly in some conditions

The Chicago Bears had a sudden need at center when Drew Dalman suddenly retired this offseason. After trading for Garrett Bradbury and drafting Logan Jones in the second round, the two will compete for the starting job in training camp.

"They're both good. It's a battle for sure." Ben Anderson on competing QBs Matt Larsen and Chaz Wright as he prepares for his senior season.

The blacklegged tick, associated with Lyme disease, was more concentrated in northern Illinois, but is trickling south to central Illinois. At the same time, the lone star tick that can cause Alpha-gal syndrome is moving from the south toward central Illinois

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently announced DeKalb native and National President of the Elks, Bryan Klatt, will preside over the 161st National Convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

The Sycamore City Council this month approved more than $1.4 million worth of contracts for road projects throughout the city.

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of June 21-27. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

A local church was given the green light this week to proceed with its facility and parking lot expansion plans.

The single-family home located at 432 Maplewood Avenue in DeKalb was sold on June 5. The purchase price was $275,000.

The single-family residence located at 1014 Persimmon Drive in Genoa was sold on June 3. The purchase price was $420,000.

A single-family residence located at 440 Lincolnshire Drive in Sycamore has a new owner since June 3.

A prolonged stretch of dangerous heat begins Monday, with heat index values around 105 degrees, warm nights and little relief through midweek

USDA estimated U.S. net farm income could decline by $1.2 billion (0.7%) this year, compared to 2025, in its most recent projection last month.

A single-family home in Sycamore that sold for $565,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DeKalb County in the past week.

Meet the artist behind the new mural along Lincoln Highway in DeKalb.

Plans for an unidentified company behind a major development codenamed Project Big Lakes in DeKalb are a go, after a pair of unanimous votes taken this week by the DeKalb City Council.

Kriss Wrenn, who served on the Sycamore District 427 school board for more than a decade, said she went to this week's board meeting because of recent decisions to restructure the district's administrative offices.

A 2,196-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1915, has changed hands.

Effective July 1, all Illinois ZIP codes will be covered under state law calling for precautionary testing to ensure children are not harmed by exposure to lead

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Rice Hotel parking lot plan another loss for local historic sites

A single-family home in Dekalb that sold for $270,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in DeKalb County in the past week.

Pinky Promise Boba, a pastel pink specialty drink trailer, touched down in DeKalb this week, making its first stop outside the Mobil gas station at 218 W. Lincoln Highway.

Fireworks shows across DeKalb County are expected this weekend and into next week for the Fourth of July holiday and to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Letter: Concerned about Sycamore School District 427 admin spending

A 1,195-square-foot single-family house, built in 2009, has changed hands.

A single-family home located at 1064 Rose Drive in Sycamore changed owners on June 5.

From Capitol News Illinois: Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1. Posting unauthorized artificial intelligence images, including those of a sexual nature, will be considered cyberbullying in schools

Spectators are invited to watch pilots practice in the skies over DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport on Saturday, planned to mark National Aerobatics Day.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation’s Elevate initiative will offer a networking event for emerging leaders ages 18 to 45 to build connections, expand professional networks and engage with DeKalb County peers.

Athletes came to Sycamore on Friday for the first day of the 26th annual Storm Dayz softball tournament hosted by Kishwaukee Valley Storm. This year's matchups feature 72 teams across five age divisions.

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill to expand access to solar panels for people who can’t install them on a rooftop is likely to come up again in the fall veto session

From Capitol News Illinois: Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take effect July 1

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois’ SNAP error rate in federal fiscal year 2025 was 14.7%, which is up from 11.6% the year before. The state’s error rate is mostly attributed to overpayments of benefits and is four percentage points higher than the national rate

Here's how many across DeKalb County are celebrating America's 250th anniversary this summer

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of DeKalb County, here's what sold for $300,000 or under during the past week.

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: The way we manage our soil and water today will determine the health of our rivers, streams and communities for decades to come.

The Ellwood House Museum will host a reception on Saturday for residents to celebrate the opening of its “Barb City in Red, White, & Blue” exhibition.

A single-family home located at 1020 Berkshire Court in Sycamore has a new owner since June 11.

Shaw Local is counting down the top-five Chicago Bears players who will have something to prove in 2026. Here's a look at No. 1 on the list, quarterback Caleb Williams.

The annual record for confirmed tornadoes in Illinois was shattered in 2026, taking less than six months to reach 169 by Thursday, according to the National Weather Service

From Capitol News Illinois: A law taking effect July 1 will raise the age at which older drivers must take a driving test to renew their license

Three Kirkland freshmen are using summer elite softball to prepare for a bigger mission: rebuilding Hiawatha's program. Bella Hull, Roni Davidson and Audriana Fioroni are on the field this weekend at Storm Dayz.

From Capitol News Illinois:

Due to a lack of availability of funding, Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County’s Home Preservation Program has been paused, effective June 22. That won't affect the nonprofit's latest build, however, executive director Kim McIver said.

From Capitol News Illinois: JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that would protect abortion-seekers in Illinois from potential retaliation by shielding their digital medical records from out-of-state entities

Four out of five physicians are already using artificial intelligence tools, according to a recent American Medical Association survey

Shaw Local is counting down the top-five Chicago Bears players who will have something to prove in 2026. Here's a look at No. 2 on the list, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson.

A single-family house located at 610 East Garfield Street in Waterman changed owners on June 9.

The single-family residence located at 508 Winding Trail in Genoa was sold on June 4. The purchase price was $400,000.