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Here’s what to know about shutdown-related flight cancellations at O’Hare With a 10% cut in flights coming Friday, O’Hare International Airport’s two major carriers offered advice to passengers about what to expect on what will be a challenging day for thousands.

With a 10% cut in flights coming Friday, O’Hare International Airport’s two major carriers offered advice to passengers about what to expect on what will be a challenging day for thousands.

Judge will order federal agents in Chicago to restrict using force against protesters and media A federal judge said Thursday she will order federal agents in Chicago to restrict using force against peaceful protesters and news media outlets, saying current practices violate their constitutional rights

A federal judge said Thursday she will order federal agents in Chicago to restrict using force against peaceful protesters and news media outlets, saying current practices violate their constitutional rights

Srygler: Benefits of volunteer work abound Column: Every unique volunteer opportunity provides some benefit to the world around us. When we put in the effort, we improve our community, writes Rob Srygler.

Column: Every unique volunteer opportunity provides some benefit to the world around us. When we put in the effort, we improve our community, writes Rob Srygler.

Community Shoe Box finds new home at Family Service Agency of DeKalb County Family Service Agency of DeKalb County announced its plans to host Community Shoe Box, a charity organization that aims to provide a space to collect and give away shoes for those in need.

Family Service Agency of DeKalb County announced its plans to host Community Shoe Box, a charity organization that aims to provide a space to collect and give away shoes for those in need.

Where to find free and reduced oil changes in DeKalb for service members this Veterans Day As a salute to the men and women who have served this country, several DeKalb-area shops are offering free and reduced oil change offers for Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

As a salute to the men and women who have served this country, several DeKalb-area shops are offering free and reduced oil change offers for Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Stage Coach Players performances of ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ continue this weekend in DeKalb “The Haunting of Hill House” is based on the 1964 play by F. Andrew Leslie and the 1959 novel of the same name by Shirley Jackson.

“The Haunting of Hill House” is based on the 1964 play by F. Andrew Leslie and the 1959 novel of the same name by Shirley Jackson.

Judge orders ICE to clean up conditions in Broadview facility that’s ‘become a prison’ From Capitol News Illinois: U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman’s ruling follows hours of testimony from former detainees who couldn’t speak to lawyers

From Capitol News Illinois: U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman’s ruling follows hours of testimony from former detainees who couldn’t speak to lawyers

The Bears are giving fans hope, even if the rest of the season is unknown: Silvy Are the Bears good? The best answer I can give is, I don’t know, Marc Silverman writes

Are the Bears good? The best answer I can give is, I don’t know, Marc Silverman writes

All three phases falter for NIU in 42-3 loss to Toledo It’s been one of those years for Northern Illinois.  Very little has gone right for the 2-7 Huskies, and the bad news on Wednesday began as soon as the ball was kicked off in a 42-3 loss to Toledo.

It’s been one of those years for Northern Illinois. 
Very little has gone right for the 2-7 Huskies, and the bad news on Wednesday began as soon as the ball was kicked off in a 42-3 loss to Toledo.

Toledo 42, NIU 3: 5 takeaways from the blowout loss NIU was outplayed in all three phases at Toledo on Wednesday night, resulting in a humbling 42-3 loss at the Glass Bowl. The issues began with allowing former Huskie Trayvon Rudolph to return the opening kickoff for a touchdown.

NIU was outplayed in all three phases at Toledo on Wednesday night, resulting in a humbling 42-3 loss at the Glass Bowl. The issues began with allowing former Huskie Trayvon Rudolph to return the opening kickoff for a touchdown.

Illinois lawmakers approve state-specific vaccine guidelines, punt on gambling bill From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers passed two-dozen bills during their annual fall veto session that ended Friday, Oct. 31, including a measure that will empower the state’s Department of Public Health to issue vaccine guidelines amid federal uncertainty

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers passed two-dozen bills during their annual fall veto session that ended Friday, Oct. 31, including a measure that will empower the state’s Department of Public Health to issue vaccine guidelines amid federal uncertainty

Chicago Bears injury report: D’Andre Swift returns to practice; DJ Moore, Rome Odunze out The Chicago Bears had a mixed bag when it came to injury news Wednesday as they started to prepare for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.

The Chicago Bears had a mixed bag when it came to injury news Wednesday as they started to prepare for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.

What Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson said Wednesday after the NFL trade deadline Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters at Halas Hall on Wednesday a day after the NFL’s trade deadline. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters at Halas Hall on Wednesday a day after the NFL’s trade deadline. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.

Looking Back for Nov. 5, 2025 Looking Back at history during the week of Nov. 5, 2025

Looking Back at history during the week of Nov. 5, 2025

Illinois legislature passes ‘medical aid in dying’ bill that governor says he will review From Capitol News Illinois: Terminally ill adults in Illinois may have the option to take life-ending medication prescribed by a physician under a bill passed by the Illinois legislature last week during its fall session

From Capitol News Illinois: Terminally ill adults in Illinois may have the option to take life-ending medication prescribed by a physician under a bill passed by the Illinois legislature last week during its fall session

Chicago Bears’ Colston Loveland named Week 9 NFC Offensive Player of the Week Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week in Week 9 on Wednesday.

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week in Week 9 on Wednesday.

The city of DeKalb’s annual leaf collection is underway for residents through December.

Photos: Sycamore third graders at Southeast Elementary visit one-room schoolhouse Third graders from Sycamore's Southeast Elementary School visited North Grove School in Sycamore, a one-room schoolhouse from the 1800's, Tuesday to learn about what a day in the life of a student was like in the 19th century.

Third graders from Sycamore's Southeast Elementary School visited North Grove School in Sycamore, a one-room schoolhouse from the 1800's, Tuesday to learn about what a day in the life of a student was like in the 19th century.

5 things to do in DeKalb County: Holiday open house, live mariachi music and more this weekend Blumen Gardens will host a Holiday Open House Friday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 9 at its Sycamore location.

Blumen Gardens will host a Holiday Open House Friday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 9 at its Sycamore location.

It’s a no for proposed multi-unit housing, retail development in northern Sycamore A proposed mixed-use development that would have created dozens of new residential units and retail space in north Sycamore has failed to advance to the next phase of planning.

A proposed mixed-use development that would have created dozens of new residential units and retail space in north Sycamore has failed to advance to the next phase of planning.

Judge calls alleged conditions at Broadview ICE facility ‘unnecessarily cruel’ after day of testimony From Capitol News Illinois: In concluding Tuesday’s hearing, Judge Gettleman said that due to the increased level of immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, it was clear the Department of Homeland Security is no longer using the facility as it was intended

From Capitol News Illinois: In concluding Tuesday’s hearing, Judge Gettleman said that due to the increased level of immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, it was clear the Department of Homeland Security is no longer using the facility as it was intended

DeKalb hospital completes 2,000th successful surgery with robotics Northern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital upgrades Surgery Suite, adding second robotic system.

Northern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital upgrades Surgery Suite, adding second robotic system.

DeKalb County IHSA second-round football previews Kaneland and Belvidere North meet Friday in a Class 5A second-round game. It's a rematch of a 6A first-round contest from last year, a win for the Blue Thunder.

Kaneland and Belvidere North meet Friday in a Class 5A second-round game. It's a rematch of a 6A first-round contest from last year, a win for the Blue Thunder.

Season ends for ‘special’ Sycamore group with sectional loss to Washington The Sycamore volleyball team's season ended with a 25-12, 25-13 loss to Washington in the Class 3A La Salle-Peru Sectional on Tuesday.

The Sycamore volleyball team's season ended with a 25-12, 25-13 loss to Washington in the Class 3A La Salle-Peru Sectional on Tuesday.

DeKalb’s Cole Latimer commits to NIU for baseball, football "I know having a social life is pretty much out the window." DeKalb baseball and football standout Cole Latimer committed to play both sports at NIU on Monday and said he is ready for the challenge of playing both at the NCAA Division I level.

"I know having a social life is pretty much out the window." DeKalb baseball and football standout Cole Latimer committed to play both sports at NIU on Monday and said he is ready for the challenge of playing both at the NCAA Division I level.

Illinois bill ‘decouples’ state, federal taxes, raising revenue and angering businesses From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker that makes a pair of changes to Illinois’ tax code in response to new federal tax provisions that could reduce state revenue

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker that makes a pair of changes to Illinois’ tax code in response to new federal tax provisions that could reduce state revenue

Trial postponed for former DeKalb student teacher accused of grooming, sexually abusing student An expected November jury trial for a former DeKalb School District 428 employee accused of battering and grooming a student has been postponed by a judge’s ruling at the request of his defense attorney

An expected November jury trial for a former DeKalb School District 428 employee accused of battering and grooming a student has been postponed by a judge’s ruling at the request of his defense attorney

Here’s who filed to run in 2026 primary election for local DeKalb County offices Even though Illinois did not hold an election on Tuesday, this week still marked an important date for the 2026 general election for Illinois politicians. Here's who filed to get on the spring 2026 primary ballot for DeKalb County offices

Even though Illinois did not hold an election on Tuesday, this week still marked an important date for the 2026 general election for Illinois politicians. Here's who filed to get on the spring 2026 primary ballot for DeKalb County offices

Illinois treasurer faces no GOP challenger as 2026 primary ballots take shape From Capitol News Illinois: No Republican filed to run for state treasurer by the close of the weeklong filing period for the March 17 primary election, marking, according to Frerichs’ campaign, the first time in at least 90 years a major party has failed to field a candidate

From Capitol News Illinois: No Republican filed to run for state treasurer by the close of the weeklong filing period for the March 17 primary election, marking, according to Frerichs’ campaign, the first time in at least 90 years a major party has failed to field a candidate

DeKalb panel gives initial nod to 38-acre solar farm plans A DeKalb city commission has given its nod of support this week to a developer’s plans for a solar farm on 38 acres at the southwest corner of Illinois Route 38 and John Huber Parkway. The proposal still needs City Council approval.

A DeKalb city commission has given its nod of support this week to a developer’s plans for a solar farm on 38 acres at the southwest corner of Illinois Route 38 and John Huber Parkway. The proposal still needs City Council approval.