The Chicago Bears will face a big test in front of a national audience when they travel to play the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar give the latest news from Halas Hall and break down the key matchup for Friday's game

Can pets feast on Thanksgiving food? What are no-nos, and how seasoning matters a lot.

A free community Thanksgiving dinner will be served at the Genoa Veterans Home.

DeKalb Park Board leaders could be exploring what to do about the park district’s indoor facilities and outdoor athletic fields in the years to come.

Free community wellness series at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church promotes holistic health in DeKalb.

The NIU football team will wrap up its season Friday at home against Kent State, playing its final MAC after 38 years in the league.

Ally Kleiman and Madison Boehne scored 12 points each to lead Indian Creek to its first win of the season: Tuesday's Daily Chronicle Sports Roundup

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the team’s coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Tuesday as they started preparing for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said.

The Chicago Bears would've been without Tyrique Stevenson and linebackers T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell on Tuesday in an estimated report. Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon would've been full participants.

Is it too late to thaw your turkey ahead of Thanksgiving? That depends on some factors, mainly size.

Northern Illinois is forecast to get hit with turbulent winds Wednesday followed by accumulating snowfall this weekend that could affect Thanksgiving travel.

DeKalb School District 428 this month clarified plans for a new preschool to increase pre-kindergarten classroom space without a referendum. Some educators and parents voiced concerns about a secondary proposal to rework which buildings 5th through 8th graders attend school.

There were not shortage of explosive scorers across the area, so much so that even a goalie was a threat to score. We look at the best on the Daily Chronicle 2025 All-Area Boys Soccer Team.

It's a familiar story for Sycamore. A key play is injured is injured, another one steps up. This year it was Gavin Crouch who stepped up, scored 29 goals and was the Daily Chronicle 2025 Player of the Year.

Eliminating distractions can help keep your family safe while preparing meals this holiday season

NIU knocked off Chicago State while Genoa-Kingston and Kaneland won their season openers. That and more in the roundup.

The Ellwood House Museum will host tours to show off rooms decorated by local businesses, individuals, organizations, groups, and Ellwood staff to celebrate the holidays. Here's what to expect this year

The Sycamore branch of a specialty cupcake shop is closing its doors at the end of the month after opening in May.

Check out some of the top pictures captured by Shaw Local News Network photographers for the Daily Chronicle this week, Nov. 16-23, 2025.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters at Halas Hall on Monday a day after the Bears pulled off another thrilling win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here are three of the most interesting things they said Monday.

The Chicago Bears improved to 8-3 on Sunday after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and what it means moving forward during a short holiday week

AgriGold agronomist Kevin Gale said yields were fairly good for the northern half of Illinois, but fell short of early season potential.

Adults with autism from northern Illinois talk about their lives and their reactions to lates controversial policy changes and language by the administration of President Trump.

Celebrate 'Drinksgiving,' the night before Thanksgiving, at these favorite bars and taverns in northern Illinois.

Last year's all-area volleyball first team was all seniors. This Daily Chronicle 2025 All-Area Volleyball Team has just one senior among its ranks. We look at the best the area had to offer.

As the year went on, teams became more and more focused on stopping Khiara Thomas. The Sycamore junior left-side hitter found other ways to contribute while still maintaining her attack, helping the Spartans win a regional for the second time in three years.

The Chicago Bears improved to 8-3 on Sunday after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 at Soldier Field. Here are the five big takeaways from another thrilling win.

Linebackers D'Marco Jackson and Amen Ogbongbemiga weren't supposed to make major impacts for the Chicago Bears at the start of the season. But on Sunday, the duo combined to lead the Bears in tackles and help their team beat the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Chicago Bears continued their winning ways Sunday with a 31-28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Westminster Presbyterian Church will host a music performance during a worship service featuring the Cardinal String quartet.

TD Ryan’s annual food collection drive “Let’s Talk Turkey” gathered enough frozen turkeys and monetary donations to feed hundreds in DeKalb this Thanksgiving.

Caleb Williams threw three touchdown passes, the defense came away with two turnovers, and the Bears held off the Aaron Rodgers-less Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 on Sunday at Soldier Field for their fourth straight win. Here's what you need to know.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana’s new location and welcomed it to the Chamber’s membership.

Plans for a solar farm on 38 acres along Route 38 and John Huber Parkway are a go after recent DeKalb City Council action.

The Chicago Bears won’t get a chance to go against a longtime rival on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers ruled Aaron Rodgers inactive for Sunday's game. Chicago will also be without starting left tackle Theo Benedet.

DeKalb city leaders again have given the developer behind plans to refurbish the long-vacant former St. Mary’s Hospital building into apartments more time.

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Nov. 16-22. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

From Capitol News Illinois: The request list also included $68.5 million for implementation of ISBE’s new literacy plan, a program the board approved in 2024 to improve literacy instruction throughout the state

Presley Meyer scored 24 and earned a spot on the all-tournament team in a Genoa-Kingston win.

DeKalb city leaders are in agreement with a transportation provider on a set of terms under a new, three-year deal to supply public transit services for the city.

Column: As the year winds to a close, the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation is reflecting on a year that was shaped by the one thing that has always made our county stand out from the pack – innovation, writes Mellissa Amedeo.

The Chicago Bears announced that they placed linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson on injured reserve.

Some showers followed by cold winds may be coming to Northern Illinois this Thanksgiving week.

“It also perpetuates harmful stigma against individuals with autism and their families, while doing nothing to advance scientific understanding," IDPH director Sameer Vohra said about the CDC's website language changes on vaccines and autism

Northern Illinois University’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology hosted its annual Innovation Showcase this month, spotlighting research expected to drive the next decade of industry progress.

The open house will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 and feature free tours of the award-winning exhibit “FOOD: Gathering Around the Table.”

The Sycamore Public Library is seeking to increase its property tax levy in 2026 by $177,500. Director Kim Halsey said the top reason for the request is to keep Sycamore library staff pay competitive with industry standards.

There’s a new spot for skateboarding in Sycamore thanks to the efforts of the local skateboarding community, Fargo Skate Park in DeKalb and the Sycamore Park District.

The Chicago Bears own an NFL-best 16 plus turnover 11 weeks in the season. Here's how that ratio has served as a catalyst for the Bears' 7-3 start to the season.

The NIU men picked up a win at Loyola Chicago, the NIU women got their first win under coach Jacey Brooks and Sadie Lang scored five points in the final 1.7 seconds to lead Sycamore to a 55-53 win over Marengo.