City staff have asked the Sycamore City Council to increase utility rates to cover higher costs, capital improvement projects and maintain financial stability for Sycamore’s water and sewer funds. Here's what that would mean for your bill:

Marengo grad Josh Holst returned to the starting quarterback role for NIU at Ohio on Saturday, but the Huskies lost for the sixth straight time despite season highs in total yards and points.

Swelling in solidarity, a huge crowd lined both sides of Sycamore Road in DeKalb for the “No Kings” protest to oppose federal policies which they argued are unconstitutional. The rally included several military veterans.

DeKalb’s transit center plans advance with land donation approval near Dresser Road.

Mayor Cohen Barnes expressed excitement for the petitioner’s plans and the City Council’s role in making them happen. “I’m super excited to have you," he said.

Hopkins Pool, the Sports and Recreation Center, League of Women Voters Park, Buena Vista Golf Course are just some of the sites undergoing capital improvement projects with the DeKalb Park District.

The murder trial of a teenager accused of stabbing Sycamore High School senior Kaleb McCall to death in 2023 has been postponed, a judge ruled this week.

Multiple longtime employees of DeKalb’s only shelter for people who are homeless received accolades this week for service to the community.

The Ellwood House Museum will offer nighttime flashlight tours for community residents this weekend to look around the museum after dark.

Devyn Grzywa was named the 2025 Athena Award recipient by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. “I appreciate you so much, and your support is beyond words," she said.