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Photos: Hinckley-Big Rock boys soccer meets Rockford Lutheran in regional semifinal
Hinckley-Big Rock's Travis Herrmann heads the ball between two Rockford Lutheran players Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, during their regional semifinal matchup at Genoa-Kingston High School. (Mark Busch) Hinckley-Big Rock PrepsHinckleyBoys SoccerGenoa-Kingston Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/.
Photos: Sycamore football hosts nonconference opponent Althoff
Sycamore's Caden Ralph celebrates on his way to the endzone for a touchdown Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, during their game against Althoff at Sycamore High School. (Mark Busch) FND - DeKalb CountyFriday Night DriveFriday Night Drive Front HeadlinesFootballSportsDeKalb CountySycamoreSycamore PrepsSycamore High School Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: DeKalb Chamber hosts annual Athena Award Reception
Amy Oster, (right) president of OC Creative, hugs last year’s Athena Award recipient Devyn Grzywa after she announced Oster as this year’s Athena Award recipient Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, during the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Athena Award Reception at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.
Photos: DeKalb Fire Department conducts training at former Monat Building
A DeKalb firefighter pulls a hose out of a basement filled with theatrical smoke Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, during a training session at the former Monat Building on the southeast corner of North Third and Locust Streets in DeKalb. The fire department has been using the vacant location for training as it is soon to be demolished.
Photos: Sycamore, Kaneland meet in Interstate 8 volleyball clash
Sycamore's Maggie Hasselbring (left) and Ava Wente-Argo go up to block Kaneland's Jaedyn Martz Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, during their match at Kaneland High School in Maple Park. (Mark Busch) SycamoreMaple ParkKaneland PrepsSycamore PrepsVolleyballGirls Volleyball Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/.
Photos: Sycamore, Rochelle boys soccer meet on the pitch
Sycamore's Maddux McLaughlin tries to kick the ball by Rochelle's Alexis Nava Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, during their game at Rochelle High School. (Mark Busch) SycamoreRochelleSycamore PrepsRochelle PrepsBoys SoccerSoccerSportsSycamore High SchoolRochelle Schools Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/.
Photos: DeKalb football hosts conference foe Metea Valley
DeKalb's Brandon Williams Jr. tries to break away from Metea Valley's Gregory Jordan Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, during their game at DeKalb High School. (Mark Busch) FND - DeKalb CountyFND - DuPage & Cook CountiesFriday Night DriveFriday Night Drive Front HeadlinesDeKalbDeKalb PrepsFootballMetea Valley Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: Genoa-Kingston volleyball hosts Oregon
Oregon’s Shaylee Davis tries to spike the ball by Genoa-Kingston's Bria Botterman and Aubree Simon Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, during their match at Genoa-Kingston High School. (Mark Busch) Genoa-Kingston PrepsGenoaKingstonGenoa-Kingston High SchoolOregonOregon PrepsVolleyballSports Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: DeKalb, Sycamore boys soccer meet in annual El Classicorn match
DeKalb's Nathan Ramirez and Sycamore's Chase Reyman go up for a header Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, during the El Classicorn match at DeKalb High School. (Mark Busch) Sycamore PrepsDeKalb PrepsSycamoreDeKalbBoys SoccerSoccerDeKalb CountySycamore High SchoolDeKalb High School Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: Safe Passage holds their annual Domestic Violence Vigil
Betsy Cooper, from the domestic violence unit at the DeKalb Police Department, speaks Monday, October 5, 2026, during the Safe Passage Domestic Violence Vigil at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb. (Mark Busch) DeKalbDeKalb PoliceEgyptian TheatreDeKalb County Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/.
Photos: Several area teams participate in Class 2A Sycamore Boys Golf Sectional
Morris’ Tyler Ranallo lines up his putt on the 17th green Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, during the Class 2A Sycamore Boys Golf Sectional at Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb.
Photos: Genoa-Kingston football hosts Rockford Lutheran
Genoa-Kingston's Blake Ides celebrates his second touchdown reception of the night with teammate Kash Sunderlage Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, during their game against Rockford Lutheran at Genoa-Kingston High School.
Photos: DeKalb volleyball hosts conference foe Metea Valley
DeKalb's Cayla Gordon spikes the ball between two Metea Valley blockers Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, during their match at DeKalb High School. (Mark Busch) DeKalbDeKalb PrepsVolleyballGirls VolleyballSportsDeKalb CountyDeKalb High School Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/. Twitter @Mark_R_Busch.
Photos: Rain doesn't stop Sycamore students from celebrating homecoming with parade
Sycamore cheerleaders try to stay dry Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, during the Sycamore High School homecoming parade. (Mark Busch) Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/. Twitter @Mark_R_Busch.
Photos: Bears, Keenum beat Eagles 27-7 on Monday Night Football
Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum celebrates after a touchdown pass to wide receiver Kalif Raymond Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, during their game against Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Mark Busch) ChicagoFootballChicago BearsChicago Bears Front HeadlinesShaw Local Front Headlines Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: Kaneland football travels to Rochelle for Interstate 8 Conference matchup
Rochelle’s Luke Chadwick hurdles Kaneland's Jackson Little Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, during their game at Rochelle High School.
Photo: NIU grad makes donation to NIU Foundation and Northern Illinois Food Bank
Donor Joe Intrakamhang speaks as Kelly Olson, (left) dean of students at Northern Illinois University, and Julie Yurko, (right) president and CEO at Northern Illinois Food Bank, look on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at the NIU's Huskie Food Pantry in DeKalb. Intrakamhang, who is an NIU alumnus, and NIU Foundation board member, is making a significant donation to the food pantry.
Photos: DeKalb High School celebrates homecoming with parade
The DeKalb High School flag team and marching band perform a routine Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, during the homecoming parade on Dresser Road in DeKalb. (Mark Busch) DeKalbDeKalb High SchoolDeKalb County Front HeadlinesParade Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/. Twitter @Mark_R_Busch.
Photos: Dedication held for stretch of Route 23 to be renamed in memory of Sheriff's Deputy Musil
Deputies from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office listen to speakers Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, during the Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil Memorial Highway dedication at Afton Forest Preserve in DeKalb. A section of Route 23 between Perry and McGirr roads will be named for Musil who was killed by an impaired driver while on duty in March of 2024.
Photos: Local golfers brave rain in Interstate 8 girls golf championship
LaSalle-Peru’s Quinn Mertes chips onto the ninth green Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, during the Interstate 8 girls golf championship at Sycamore Golf Club.
Photos: Local boys cross country athletes compete in Larry Eddington Invitational
Kaneland and DeKalb boys start the varsity race Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, during the Larry Eddington Cross Country Invitational at Kaneland High School in Maple Park. (Mark Busch) Kaneland PrepsDeKalbSycamoreBoys Cross CountryGirls Cross CountrySportsMaple ParkSycamore PrepsDeKalb Preps Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: Bears lose to Vikings in early season NFC North matchup, Williams injured
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams tries to get away from Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Mark Busch) ChicagoChicago BearsChicago Bears Front HeadlinesSportsFootball Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/.
Photos: Sycamore travels to Kaneland for conference showdown
Kaneland's Colton Ludwig tries to get by a diving Sycamore's Alex VanMastrigt Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, during their game at Kaneland High School in Maple Park.
Photos: Sycamore, Kaneland boys soccer meet in Interstate Eight Conference clash
Kaneland's Isaac Stoltzner (left) and Sycamore's Paxton Nicol try to win the ball in the air Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, during their game at Sycamore High School. (Mark Busch) Kaneland PrepsSycamore PrepsSycamoreKaneland School District 302Maple ParkBoys SoccerDeKalb County Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: Daily Chronicle photos of the week for Sept. 4-11
Brooklyn Copp competes in the youth 4-D barrell races Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, on opening day of the Sandwich Fair. (Mark Busch) Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/. Twitter @Mark_R_Busch.
Photos: Sycamore football hosts conference foe Ottawa
Sycamore's Ben Anderson runs ahead of Ottawa's Jerrimahia Jones for a long touchdown reception Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during their game at Sycamore High School.
Photos: State Rep. Murri Briel holds town hall in DeKalb
State Rep. Murri Briel, D-Ottawa, introduces herself Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, during a town hall gathering at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb. (Mark Busch) ElectionOttawaDeKalbDeKalb County Front HeadlinesDeKalb County Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/. Twitter @Mark_R_Busch.
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Daily Chronicle The Sandwich Fair opened Wednesday and will run through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Sandwich.
Photos: Opening day for the 2026 Sandwich Fair
Jordan Hisaw and her son Lincoln, 3, from Sandwich, ride down the slide Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, on opening day of the Sandwich Fair. (Mark Busch) SandwichFairSandwich FairKendall CountyDeKalb CountyLaSalle County newsDeKalb County Front HeadlinesShaw Local Front HeadlinesPlanoYorkvilleLelandSomonauk Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: Daily Chronicle photos of the week for Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2026
Visitors have some fun on a ride in the Carnival area Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at Corn Fest in downtown DeKalb (Mark Busch) Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/. Twitter @Mark_R_Busch.
Photos: DeKalb-Sycamore girls swimming takes on St. Francis
DeKalb-Sycamore’s Camila Palacios swims the 200 yard freestyle event Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, during their meet against St. Francis at Huntley Middle School in DeKalb. (Mark Busch) DeKalbSycamoreDeKalb PrepsSycamore PrepsGirls SwimmingSwimmingSportsDeKalb County Front Headlines Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: DeKalb football travels to Maple Park to take on Kaneland
DeKalb's Brandon Williams Jr. finds some room to run as he breaks through the Kaneland defensive line Friday, Sept. 3, 2026, during their game at Kaneland High School in Maple Park.
Photos: DeKalb, Kaneland volleyball meet in nonconference match
DeKalb's Maddi Hollar (left) and Jordan Grant go up to block a Kaneland spike Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, during their match at DeKalb High School. (Mark Busch) Kaneland PrepsMaple ParkDeKalbDeKalb PrepsKaneland School District 302DeKalb High SchoolVolleyball Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/.
Photos: Daily Chronicle photos of the week for Aug. 21-27
Sycamore's Peter Gehrig brings down Moline’s Alex Ossian Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, during their game at Sycamore High School. (Mark Busch) Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/. Twitter @Mark_R_Busch.
Photos: Sycamore football plays home game against Moline
Sycamore's Madden Larson scrambles away from Moline’s Gideon Hainga-Simssi Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, during their game at Sycamore High School. (Mark Busch) FND - DeKalb CountyFriday Night DriveFriday Night Drive Front HeadlinesSycamoreSycamore PrepsFootballDeKalb CountySycamore High School Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: DeKalb football hosts Phillips in nonconference action
DeKalb's Braylon Harness gets outside of Phillips' Jaden Jenkins Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, during their game at DeKalb High School. (Mark Busch) FND - DeKalb CountyFriday Night DriveFriday Night Drive Front HeadlinesDeKalbDeKalb PrepsFootballDeKalb County Front HeadlinesFND - DuPage & Cook Counties Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: Corn Fest opens in downtown DeKalb
Ellie-Kate Hooper, seven months, from Lombard, gets a taste of sweet corn from her mom Nicole Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, during Corn Fest in downtown DeKalb (Mark Busch) DeKalbDeKalb CountyDeKalb County Front HeadlinesCorn FestFestival Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/. Twitter @Mark_R_Busch.
Photos: NIU professor develops AI stethoscope
Lichuan Liu, Northern Illinois University director for biomedical engineering and professor, demonstrates the AI stethoscope she is developing Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in the Engineering Building at NIU in DeKalb. (Mark Busch) DeKalbDeKalb County Front HeadlinesNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern IllinoisDeKalb County Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: Sycamore, DeKalb girls flag football teams meet in first every matchup
Sycamore's Sofia Talley breaks up a pass intended for DeKalb's Angel Goode on an extra point attempt Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, during their game at DeKalb High School. This is the first ever meeting between the two teams. (Mark Busch) FND - DeKalb CountyFriday Night DriveSycamoreSycamore PrepsDeKalbDeKalb PrepsGirls Flag Football Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: Several area golf teams compete in Mark Rolfing Cup in DeKalb
DeKalb’s Graham Olson chips onto the green Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, during the Mark Rolfing Cup golf tournment at Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb.
Photos: DeKalb, Sycamore football teams play Saturday after Friday night postponement
Sycamore's Dylan Curtis tries to get between DeKalb's Ryzonn Irving (left) and Jarquavious Scott Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, during their game in the FNBO Challenge at DeKalb High School.
Photos: Sycamore students arrive for first day of new school year
Friends greet each other as they arrive Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, during the first day of school at North Grove Elementary in Sycamore. (Mark Busch) SycamoreDeKalb County Front HeadlinesDeKalb CountySycamore School District 427EducationSchools Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/. Twitter @Mark_R_Busch.
Photos: Sycamore High School players practice for inaugural season of girls flag football
Sycamore’s Norah Maniaci throws a pass Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, during flag football practice at the school. (Mark Busch) Sycamore PrepsSycamoreFND - DeKalb CountyFriday Night DriveFriday Night Drive Front HeadlinesSycamore High SchoolFootball Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/. Twitter @Mark_R_Busch.
Photos: NIU students arrive on campus for move-in day in DeKalb
Volunteers from Northern Illinois University fraternities and sororities help students get moved into to Patterson Hall Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, during move-in day at NIU in DeKalb. (Mark Busch) DeKalb County Front HeadlinesDeKalbNorthern IllinoisNorthern Illinois UniversityNIUNIU HuskiesDeKalb CountyEducationPremium Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: Bears open preseason with 34-10 win over Cleveland Browns in Chicago
Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson stiff-arms Cleveland Browns cornerback Nate Evans Saturday, Aug.15, 2026, during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Mark Busch) Chicago BearsChicago Bears Front HeadlinesShaw Local Front HeadlinesSportsFootball Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/.
Photos: DeKalb Park District’s new Hopkins Park Pool holds soft opening
Carter Wood, 1, and his mom Bailey, from Sycamore, have some fun Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, during the soft opening of the DeKalb Park District’s new Hopkins Park Pool. The facility opens to the public Saturday, Aug. 15. (Mark Busch) DeKalbDeKalb County Front HeadlinesDeKalb CountyDeKalb Park District Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: NIU football practices for upcoming season
Northern Illinois University receiver George Dimopoulos makes a contested catch Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, during practice at the school in DeKalb. (Mark Busch) NIU FootballNIUNorthern IllinoisNorthern Illinois UniversityDeKalbFootball Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/. Twitter @Mark_R_Busch.
Photos: Sycamore Steam Show hosts steam engines of the past
Mike Stinson, from Kickapoo, blows the horn of his 1884 Westinghouse 10 horsepower self-propelled steam engine Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, during the Sycamore Steam Show on Lukens Road in Sycamore. (Mark Busch) DeKalb CountySycamoreEntertainmentDeKalbAgricultureFarming Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
Photos: Principals, teachers, rain greet DeKalb students as they arrive for first day of school
Fifth grader Isabel Cooper hugs DeKalb Police Department student resource officer Allie Remnes Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, as she arrives for her first day of the new school year at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School in DeKalb. (Mark Busch) DeKalb County Front HeadlinesDeKalbDeKalb School District 428Education Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers.
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