DeKalb went 5-0 at the Streamwood tournament, claiming first place on Saturday, plus more in the prep roundup.

Discussion on DeKalb School District 428’s $166.3 million spending plan for fiscal 2027 dominated this week’s board meeting ahead of its approval.

Veronica Garcia-Martinez: Most importantly, every energy decision should answer two questions: Will it keep the lights on, and will Illinois families be able to afford the electricity?

Jeff Keicher: The cleanest way to take pressure off the property-tax levy is to put state income-tax revenue back in local budgets. Restoring LGDF from 6.47 percent to 10 percent reduces the need for communities to raise property taxes.

The vaccinations will be available from 8 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays beginning Sept. 21 at the DeKalb County Health Department, 2550 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb.

“We’re interested in seeing if we can take it from a white elephant to something productive and beneficial to the county,” Board Chairman Bruce Larson said.

The average cost of diesel on Friday – $6.50 per gallon – was the highest Illinois-wide average price that AAA has ever recorded for the fuel in the state. The previous record was $5.819 that was set on June 17, 2022

Jackson Little scored twice Friday on just six carries as Kaneland beat Sycamore 41-13. The junior credits his offensive line: "They will die for me."

More than 20 volunteers plant trees at JF Glidden Homestead in DeKalb in tribute to the nation's 250th anniversary.

DeKalb scored the first 10 points and was down 11 in the fourth before Naperville Central pulled away, plus Genoa-Kingston and Hiawatha lose road games.