Megann Horstead is a News Reporter at the Daily Chronicle - Shaw Local. She covers a range of topics with a focus on education, school safety, and cultural issues, while also exploring events and the food industry. Megann's reporting highlights the intersection of public education and social interest, bringing attention to important themes within the community.
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Megann Horstead's primary focus is on local news in the DeKalb area, covering a variety of topics such as government and politics, business and industry, along with community events. She frequently reports on government announcements, event coverage, and press releases related to local businesses and political activities.
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By: Megann Horstead
Barb City Manor, at 680 Haish Boulevard in DeKalb, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. (Mark Busch)
Tamales Los Girasoles is seen on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 4199 IL-Route 38 in Malta. (Megann Horstead)
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By: Megann Horstead
Veronica Garcia-Martinez, a fifth grade bilingual teacher with an emphasis on Spanish language arts and science in the Two-Way Dual Language
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By: Megann Horstead
Vehicles drive by a bank sign displaying the temperature Wednesday, July 1, 2026, on Lincoln Highway in downtown DeKalb.
JF Glidden, a DeKalb farmer, businessman, and inventor known for revolutionizing agriculture through the American West, has been inducted into the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association for his patented invention of barbed wire.
By: Megann Horstead
Breaking: “We are tabling the ordinance on homelessness,” Mayor Cohen Barnes said to a crowd gathered prior to the start of the 6 p.m. meeting. “There’ll be further discussion … It’s because of a lot of the feedback we got from people and the Council.”
By: Megann Horstead
Update: A large crowd attended the DeKalb City Council meeting Monday night, many to voice opposition to what one resident called a “cruel and unjust” proposal that would give the city power to fine those found sleeping or “camping” in cars or in public places. A vote was tabled.
A DeKalb County sheriff's deputy guards the casket of former DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott as a photo of Scott stands nearby during his visitation
Sprayground apparatus is seen on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Hopkins Park Pool in DeKalb. (Megann Horstead)
Leaders from the DeKalb Park District are eying a soft opening and ribbon-cutting for Hopkins Park Pool Aug. 13.
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