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Marshawn Cocroft reaches 2,000 career points in Kaneland win: Friday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
Marshawn Cocroft reached 2,000 career points as Kaneland beat La Salle-Peru, Hinckley-Big Rock and Indian Creek picked up Little Ten wins and more in the roundup.
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Myles Newman scores 15, plus has pivotal block in DeKalb win against Sycamore
Myles Newman had taken over offensively for DeKalb in a game in which points were at a premium. But his block of a Xander Lewis shot with 1:13 left helped seal a 39-37 win for DeKa…
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Sadie Lang heats up late as Sycamore reclaims trophy from DeKalb
Despite smothering defense from Naz Dean and DeKalb all night, Sadie Lang heated up late and finished with 15 points, helping Sycamore seal a 38-26 win Friday night at the NIU Conv…
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Tails puppy adoption event is Saturday in Sycamore
The Sycamore Public Library will partner with Tails Humane Society on Saturday to offer people a chance to adopt puppies from the shelter.
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Olive Garden could be coming to Sycamore
Sycamore could soon be home to the newest location of a popular Italian chain restaurant.
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Meet one of the DeKalb artists behind city’s America250 art installation project
Every piece of art has a story to tell. For Elisa Boughner, the artist behind one of DeKalb’s forthcoming public art installations, this is no different.
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Late 3 by Miceli force OT but Hinckley-Big Rock falls late: Thursday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
Judah Miceli hit a 3-pointer with three seconds left to force overtime, but Hinckley-Big Rock lost on the road in Thursday's Daily Chronicle sports roundup.
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Freshman Elsie Betz’s sharpshooting helps Indian Creek hold off Hinckley-Big Rock
The last three times Elsie Betz made a 3-pointer, she gave Indian Creek a seven-point lead. Considering Hinckley-Big Rock stormed back and tied things up with 1:30 left in the game…
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Former Elgin cop gets 12 years for having hours of video depicting child sex abuse in Kirkland home
A former Elgin police officer was sentenced by a DeKalb County judge to 12 years in prison, more than two years after authorities searched his Kirkland home and found hours’ worth…
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Somomauk church to offer chili and vegetable soup supper Feb. 7
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will offer an all-you-can-eat chili and vegetable soup supper for community members on Feb. 7.
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More than 4 decades later, owners of Yen Ching restaurant in DeKalb prepare to say goodbye
A longtime Chinese restaurant in DeKalb is planning to close for good. But don't worry, hungry loyal patrons have until Dec. 31 to enjoy their last dishes as the couple behind Yen…
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DeKalb vs. Sycamore: 5 things to know heading into Friday’s boys-girls doubleheader
On the boys side: DeKalb's defense vs. Sycamore pace. On the girls side: Red-hot Sycamore looking for revenge against up-and-down DeKalb. The Barbs and Spartans renew their rivalry…
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NIU women fall to Miami: Wednesday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
The Northern Illinois University women’s basketball team was held to a season-low 43 points on Wednesday in a 71-43 loss to the Miami RedHawks at the NIU Convocation Center.
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‘We’ve been wanting a truck stop:’ New travel center by I-88 a go in DeKalb
"We really do focus on the diversification of our tax base," Mayor Cohen Barnes said after the City Council greenlit a new southside travel center project this week. "It used to be…
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Sycamore’s Isaiah Feuerbach thriving on defense despite size gap
Isaiah Feuerbach, at 6-foot-4, has been drawing other teams' post players all season. And despite giving up at least a few inches, the Sycamore senior has emerged as one of the Spa…
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Indian Creek Boys roll on: Tuesday’s Daily Chronicle Sports Roundup
Parker Murry scored 16 points as Indian Creek picked up its 14th win. Kaneland boys rolled to stay unbeaten, plus more scores in Tuesday's Daily Chronicle sports roundup.
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Sycamore School District 427 names new superintendent
Sycamore School District 427 will soon have a new superintendent after a unanimous school board vote Tuesday night.
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Dekalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan responds to public worries about ICE activity
Monday evening, DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan responded to a vocal group of residents that urged DeKalb County officials to address ICE-related concerns. Listen to what Sulli…
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Former DeKalb auto salvage yard cleanup could come by 2027
City staff said they view the cleanup of the site as a 2027 project.
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Puzzle race program set for Jan. 29 in DeKalb
The DeKalb Public Library will offer a program for residents to complete in a puzzle race.