"They really had nowhere else to go," DeKalb athletic director Peter Goff said of the IHSA's call asking DeKalb High to host the 2027 girls wrestling state finals. Other venues were booked. DeKalb said yes.

Are there any major road projects or road work improvements needed? My personal pet road projects are the Peace Road bridge, which is currently in a multi-year redevelopment that is going very well, and the Freed Road interchange just north of that bridge (a future development).

The NIU football team returns to Huskie Stadium Saturday to face Hawaii. The Huskies offense improved against Wyoming last week, but the defense has been giving up more and more yards the past three games. Here's what to know heading into the game.

The league’s next general meeting is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the gallery. KVAL will present Outstanding Student Artist Awards to six high school artists as part of its “Art of Giving” program.

This year’s Historic Homes Tour, featuring notable houses around town, keeps with the theme “A Patriotic Pumpkin Festival,” and a local exhibit, “We the People of DeKalb County,” with the theme “Red, White, and Blue Houses.”

The DeKalb Chamber Foundation held a Trades Exploration Day on Wednesday at DeKalb High School, allowing young people to meet with businesses to discuss a career in the trades.

Sycamore and Genoa-Kingston begin their postseason runs at home while Hiawatha concludes its regular season against Orangeville.

The Sycamore boys soccer team defeated Dixon 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the Class 2A Morris Regional championship game to face Sterling.

"So it's a lot less blocking, a lot more catching, and it's awesome." Genoa-Kingston senior Blake Ides on his move from tight end to receiver. The Cogs are scheduled to host North Boone at 7 p.m. Friday in the Class 3A playoffs.

The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival began its annual run Wednesday with the pumpkin check-in and ceremonial cake-cutting. The fest runs through Sunday, Oct. 25.