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🌱 Motorcyclist dodges storm-felled tree as DeKalb County loses power.

DeKalb, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello DeKalb! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Motorcyclist dodges storm-felled tree as DeKalb County loses power.
  • New VAC leader will oversee key services for DeKalb County residents.
  • Sycamore’s new coach opens his era against DeKalb at Huskie Stadium

Also on today's calendar: Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: A p.m. t-shower; breezy, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Breezy at times and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Montgomery motorcyclist hurt after avoiding downed tree in DeKalb County (shawlocal.com) — A 74-year-old Montgomery motorcyclist escaped serious injury after laying down his bike to avoid a storm-toppled tree on U.S. Route 30 in Squaw Grove Township, DeKalb County. Wednesday’s severe storms also knocked out power to more than 400 DeKalb County residents, though the rider declined hospital treatment and rode away.
   

2. Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois announces new executive director (shawlocal.com) — DeKalb County residents who rely on Voluntary Action Center services will soon see new leadership, as Rick Burchell becomes executive director on July 1, 2026. He’ll oversee transportation, nutrition, and support programs across DeKalb and four neighboring counties, bringing decades of educational and administrative experience to the role.
   

3. After first week of Sycamore camp, new coach Rob Stover proves continuity with Joe Ryan's 22-year tenure (shawlocal.com) — Sycamore’s football team will open its season Aug. 21 at NIU’s Huskie Stadium against DeKalb, giving local fans an early rivalry matchup close to home. New head coach Rob Stover, a longtime assistant under Joe Ryan, is emphasizing daily improvement and continuity with the successful program. Players say the first week of camp under Stover has been demanding but energizing.
   

4. Naperville residents receive college/university degrees, academic honors (chicagotribune.com) — Northern Illinois University in DeKalb is highlighted among several schools recognizing Naperville residents for earning degrees and academic honors this year. The long list of graduates from NIU spans business, engineering, education, health, and the arts, showcasing regional ties between Naperville students and the DeKalb campus. It’s a broad celebration of local academic success across multiple institutions.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday June 13
  • Dog Training Workshop Series →
    Sycamore Park District Community Center, 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore
    9:00 am
    • Monday June 15
  • Math Curriculum Day
    Coutland Elementary CORT-Cafeteria North - 150, CORT-Cafeteria South - 150
    7:30 am
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Lily Lake Grade School 275 South St, Burlington, IL 60109, USA
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday June 16
  • Kid's Activity-Salt Painting
    Maple Park Public Library 302 Willow Street, Maple Park, IL 60151
    2:00 pm
    • Wednesday June 17
  • No Story Time Today
    Maple Park Public Library 302 Willow Street, Maple Park, IL 60151
    2:00 pm

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  • The Ferrara Candy Company posted a job opening for Material Handler 2nd Shift in Dekalb. Apply here.
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Dekalb. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DeKalb here.

Ok DeKalb! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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