A DeKalb County judge on Thursday denied release to a man accused of shooting and severely injuring a teenager outside a DeKalb apartment complex Wednesday. “This defendant literally brought a gun to a fist fight with minors," prosecutor Heather Darsie said.

Youth Outlook and Family Service Agency’s School-Based Services and Youth Programming are teaming up to host the inaugural Pride Palooza. It all takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. May 30 at Bethlehelm Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St., DeKalb.

After dancing to Chappel Roan’s “HOT TO GO,” the winners of Genoa’s storied scholarship contest were announced before a crowd of hundreds Wednesday night as the city kicked off Genoa Days 2025. The festival runs through Saturday.

Got bud? The city of DeKalb wants to help one local dispensary in making that pitch to consumers easier to act on. DeKalb city leaders moved one step closer this week to allowing Excelleaf Dispensary, 305 E. Locust St., to open what its founders are calling a “tasting room.”

5 things to do in DeKalb County: Northern Illinois Art Show, Pride Palooza, farmers markets and more

Concerns over a large-scale solar farm spurred multiple residents to speak up during a recent DeKalb County Board meeting, but the project causing anxiety hasn’t yet been put to a vote.

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The Sycamore High School baseball team met Dixon Thursday in a Class 3A regional semifinal matchup at Freeport High School.

KVAL’s 54th annual Northern Illinois Art Show is set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31 and June 1 on the front lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W. State St. in Sycamore.

One person suffered serious injuries in a shooting mid-afternoon in DeKalb Wednesday, Police Chief David Byrd said. Two suspects are in police custody. This is a developing story.