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Photos: Fire breaks out at Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore
Photos: Fire breaks out at Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore
Photos: A fire broke out early Saturday morning at Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore. More information to come.
www.shawlocal.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Photos: Fire breaks out at Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore
Photos: Sycamore, DeKalb boys basketball teams renew rivalry in FNBO Challenge at NIU
Photos: Sycamore, DeKalb boys basketball teams renew rivalry in FNBO Challenge at NIU
The Sycamore and DeKalb boys basketball teams met Friday in the FNBO Challenge in the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University.
www.shawlocal.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Photos: Sycamore, DeKalb boys basketball teams renew rivalry in FNBO Challenge at NIU
Photos: DeKalb, Sycamore girls basketball meet in FNBO Challenge at NIU
Photos: DeKalb, Sycamore girls basketball meet in FNBO Challenge at NIU
The DeKalb and Sycamore girls basketball teams met in the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University Friday night to decide this years winner of the FNBO Challenge.
www.shawlocal.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Photos: DeKalb, Sycamore girls basketball meet in FNBO Challenge at NIU
How a DeKalb teacher helps his students through grief | Teachers' Lounge Radio Show
How a DeKalb teacher helps his students through grief | Teachers' Lounge Radio Show
On a new TL Radio Show, we’re trying to help you make sense of some of the biggest education issues of the past year. We also catch up with our "classroom correspondent" teacher as they tell us about...
www.northernpublicradio.org
January 31, 2026 at 1:45 AM
How a DeKalb teacher helps his students through grief | Teachers' Lounge Radio Show
Photos: RTW Veteran Center opens in DeKalb
Photos: RTW Veteran Center opens in DeKalb
The RTW Veteran Center, a veteran-owned service and impact organization meant to support those who serve, held a soft opening Wednesday at its new headquarters in DeKalb.
www.shawlocal.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Photos: RTW Veteran Center opens in DeKalb
A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who had dialed 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home
www.shawlocal.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:10 PM
A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
Photos: Yen Ching owner talks about closing after 40 years
Photos: Yen Ching owner talks about closing after 40 years
Yen Ching, the popular eatery on Lincoln Highway in DeKalb will be closing by the end of the year after over 40 years in business. Co-owner Marilyn Yin talks about their years in business.
www.shawlocal.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Photos: Yen Ching owner talks about closing after 40 years
Universal blood donations needed during Illinois cold weather snap
Universal blood donations needed during Illinois cold weather snap
Versiti Blood Center of Illinois is seeking blood donations, especially O-negative and O-positive blood, from residents to restore hospital and patient blood supplies affected by recent winter weather.
www.shawlocal.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Universal blood donations needed during Illinois cold weather snap
Nationwide No Kings march to protest ICE planned for March 28
Nationwide No Kings march to protest ICE planned for March 28
The national No Kings movement plans to take to the streets this spring to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents
www.shawlocal.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Nationwide No Kings march to protest ICE planned for March 28
2025 Chicago Bears position review: Wide receivers
2025 Chicago Bears position review: Wide receivers
Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the wide receiver...
www.shawlocal.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
2025 Chicago Bears position review: Wide receivers
Tips to avoid winter home fires
Tips to avoid winter home fires
It might be freezing outside, but that doesn’t mean your home can’t catch fire if you’re not careful this winter. More home fires occur this time of year than any other season. Here are some tips...
www.shawlocal.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Tips to avoid winter home fires
‘Unnecessary Farce’ comedy coming to McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn Jan. 29-March 1
‘Unnecessary Farce’ comedy coming to McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn Jan. 29-March 1
This comedy play runs Jan. 29-March 1 at the McAninch Arts Center on the College of DuPage campus.
www.shawlocal.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:05 PM
‘Unnecessary Farce’ comedy coming to McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn Jan. 29-March 1
Rockford conducts count of homeless
Rockford conducts count of homeless - Chronicle Media
Beginning at 3 p.m. today and continuing until 3 p.m. Tuesday, a count of homeless in Winnebago, DeKalb and Boon counties will take place. Rockford Health & Human Services staff, in partnership with the...
chronicleillinois.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Rockford conducts count of homeless
Here’s where DeKalb County mobile food pantry will be in February
Here’s where DeKalb County mobile food pantry will be in February
Rooted For Good released a list of February locations for Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, with no requirements necessary.
www.shawlocal.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Here’s where DeKalb County mobile food pantry will be in February
Weekend rewind: DeKalb’s Matthew Frykman surging into postseason, even up a weight class
Weekend rewind: DeKalb’s Matthew Frykman surging into postseason, even up a weight class
Matthew Frykman claims DVC title for DeKalb after moving up to 113 pounds and is surging into the postseason, plus other top stories from the weekend.
www.shawlocal.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Weekend rewind: DeKalb’s Matthew Frykman surging into postseason, even up a weight class
What are the 10 most expensive homes that sold in DeKalb County in the week of Jan. 12?
What are the 10 most expensive homes that sold in DeKalb County in the week of Jan. 12?
A single-family home in Sycamore that sold for $815,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DeKalb County over the past week.
www.shawlocal.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:05 PM
What are the 10 most expensive homes that sold in DeKalb County in the week of Jan. 12?
Brian Weigel helps Sycamore to 2nd at sectional, state berth: Saturday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
Brian Weigel helps Sycamore to 2nd at sectional, state berth: Saturday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
Sycamore boys bowling took second at the Rockford East Sectional on Saturday to earn a trip to state, powered by Brian Weigel's 1,324; Kaneland and Sycamore each had three champs at the I-8 girls wrestling...
www.shawlocal.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Brian Weigel helps Sycamore to 2nd at sectional, state berth: Saturday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
Firefighters battle DeKalb duplex fire in frigid temperatures Saturday
Firefighters battle DeKalb duplex fire in frigid temperatures Saturday
Dozens of firefighters battled a blaze at a two-story duplex at Seventh Street and East Lincoln Highway Saturday in downtown DeKalb. Subzero windchills made for an added challenge for crews. This is a...
www.shawlocal.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Firefighters battle DeKalb duplex fire in frigid temperatures Saturday
DeKalb Park District awarded $400K to revamp Prairie Park
DeKalb Park District awarded $400K to revamp Prairie Park
Prairie Park in DeKalb is one step closer to being revamped.
www.shawlocal.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:05 PM
DeKalb Park District awarded $400K to revamp Prairie Park
Kaizen Vintage clothing store to close its DeKalb spot
Kaizen Vintage clothing store to close its DeKalb spot
Kaizen Vintage clothing store in DeKalb is going out of business in the coming weeks and is offering special sales until it closes.
www.shawlocal.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Kaizen Vintage clothing store to close its DeKalb spot
The end of the Vietnam War, a historic flood in Rockford and more historical covers for January 24
The end of the Vietnam War, a historic flood in Rockford and more historical covers for January 24
As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we go into the archives to look at historical covers from our past, including from 1973 and the local reaction in DeKalb County to the end of the Vietnam...
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January 26, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The end of the Vietnam War, a historic flood in Rockford and more historical covers for January 24
Serena tops Indian Creek for Little 10 Tournament title
Serena tops Indian Creek for Little 10 Tournament title
The Serena girls basketball team defeated Indian Creek 43-22 in Friday's championship game of the 45th annual Little Ten Conference Tournament at Serena High School. It's the Huskers fifth straight title...
www.shawlocal.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Serena tops Indian Creek for Little 10 Tournament title
Illinois higher education board seeks 4.6% budget increase for next fiscal year
Illinois higher education board seeks 4.6% budget increase for next fiscal year
From Capitol News Illinois: The board that governs higher education in Illinois voted Wednesday to request $2.7 billion in general revenue funding next year, an increase of $121.6 million
www.shawlocal.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Illinois higher education board seeks 4.6% budget increase for next fiscal year
Listen: DeKalb County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 18-24
Listen: DeKalb County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 18-24
Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Jan. 18-24. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
www.shawlocal.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Listen: DeKalb County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 18-24
As Illinois House returns to Springfield, Democrats focus on Trump
As Illinois House returns to Springfield, Democrats focus on Trump
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois House Democrats kicked off their spring session this week in a mostly symbolic fashion, denouncing President Donald Trump’s policies in a series of resolutions criticizing...
www.shawlocal.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:35 AM
As Illinois House returns to Springfield, Democrats focus on Trump