DeKALB – The DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum invites the community out to their Desserts and Dialogue event at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9. Desserts and Dialogue will be an evening full of connection and conversation. The event aims to...

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council addressed housing insecurity and homelessness in DeKalb at Monday’s meeting. The council also approved a polished intergovernmental agreement for shared police protection services with NIU’s Board of Trustees.  Addressing...

DeKALB - Adults between the ages of 18 and 25 interested in connecting with the community and interacting with local leaders have an opportunity to do so at the DeKalb County History Center’s Young Professional Advisory Committee general information...

DeKALB - The artwork of five DeKalb residents have been selected to be installed on utility boxes throughout the city of DeKalb. Paintings by the artists were used to create a fourth round of utility box murals, which were recently installed through...

DeKALB — Dozens gathered Monday at the DeKalb City Council meeting in the DeKalb Public Library to speak out against a proposed solar energy system and data storage center planned along Peace Road.  With five out of seven votes against the project,...

DeKALB – The man behind the wheel of the semi that crashed and killed a DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy last year was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Tuesday. Nathan Sweeney, 45, of DeKalb, is ordered to serve the maximum sentence for one count...

DeKALB – At its Monday meeting, the DeKalb City Council agreed to move forward with a sales tax sharing agreement with TownePlace Suites and Fairfield Inn Hotel. They also proclaimed Aug. 8, 2025, as Dr. Leroy A. Mitchell day. REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT...

DeKALB – Candy Cloud, a new specialty drink cafe, opened at 2448 Sycamore Road on May 15. Candy Cloud offers a variety of beverages including, but not limited to, coffee, tea and smoothies. They also offer snack items and sweets. “It’s something...

DeKALB – Convicted sex offender Timothy Doll was sentenced to 52 years in prison Thursday for the killing of 15-year-old Gracie Sasso-Cleveland in 2023. Doll was charged on May 8, 2023, and pleaded guilty to first degree murder on Feb. 5, 2025, one...

DeKALB – Republican Tasha Sims announced on July 25 that she will seek re-election as DeKalb county clerk and recorder. “I’m excited to share that I’m officially running for re-election as your DeKalb county clerk and recorder,” Sims said....

DeKALB – The DeKalb Park District Board of Commissioners authorized IHC Construction to build a new outdoor swimming facility at Hopkins Park at their April 17 meeting. The decision follows the pool’s closure last summer and subsequent demolition...

DeKALB – Work on the roundabout project at the Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road intersection will begin May 12 with barricade installation and utility preparation. The project is planned to be completed in August, prior to the start of classes. DeKalb’s...