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Sandwich resident Brighid Reid, 14, a member of the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, will participate in the National Spelling Bee inside Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., in two months.

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Naz Dean doubled home two runs in the eighth to power DeKalb to a win over Hall, Maddie Swanson got a shutout and scored as Genoa-Kingston won its opener, Hunter Kriese shut down Marmion in DeKalb's opener and more in the roundup.

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A new scholarship has been established in DeKalb County to honor a late Hiawatha High School teacher and support graduating seniors pursuing careers in education.

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The Cook County Clerk’s office and multiple police departments are warning residents of a scam circulating that falsely claims a court order requiring payment for traffic violations.

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The DeKalb Public Library will host a chess club session for area youth this month.

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DeKalb city officials are hoping to double the size of the city’s annual Memorial Day parade this year, in part to help celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Parade applications are due May 8.

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The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s final Soup-er Sunday program of the year will feature a “Cultivating Community: The Roots of Sweet Life Garden Group” presentation by Sweet Life Garden Group founder Lori Brown.

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The DeKalb County Community Foundation has announced new officer leadership for its Board of Directors following its January 2026 annual meeting.

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Faranda’s Banquets in DeKalb has invited patrons to gather during the Lenten season for good food for a good cause. Proceeds from the restaurant’s weekly Friday night fish fries are raising funds for a number of local social service groups.

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Bella Jacobs struck out 14 in five one-hit innings while Callie Countryman and Ellison Hallahan homered in a Sycamore win, Kennedy Latimer had a pair of hits and drove in a run in a DeKalb win and more in the roundup.