In the name of preservation the Egyptian Theatre has recently repurchased properties it owned in the 1930s. The Egyptian Theatre is now in possession of the two nearby units, both 143 and 147 N. Second St. The board of the Egyptian Theatre wishes...

DeKALB – Conversations of how the city of DeKalb would support migrants seeking asylum from the U.S. border brought financial considerations and an update to a pressing national issue to City Council Monday. Council and community members came with...

DeKALB – Multiple businesses in DeKalb are taking advantage of Valentine’s Day and are offering special deals to customers and their loved ones. BASKIN-ROBBINS Love Potion #31, a white chocolate and raspberry ice cream with raspberry filled chocolate...

DeKALB – Honors of the 2024 Nonprofit Organization, 2023 Business of the Year and inductees to the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame were all announced at the 100th Annual Celebration Dinner. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:35 p.m. Thursday in the Barsema...

DeKalb will face off for the distinction of having the “Best Tasting Water” in the state after winning the Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) District 1 Water Taste Test Competition. The city of DeKalb competed against other...

The 2023 Prestigious P.R.I.D.E. – People Responsible for Improving DeKalb’s Environment –  awards were given out to three groups who have proven to help and restore give back to the DeKalb community. The awards were presented during the DeKalb’s...

DeKALB – Getting brake checked, tailgating or cutting someone off in the left lane. An epidemic of aggressive driving, known as “road rage,” has infected drivers all over the U.S. and Illinois is campaigning against it. “Road Rage. Don’t...

DeKALB – Shiny chrome, slick lines and visceral horsepower are rolling into town.  Classic Auto Haus of Geneva is opening its new indoor showroom next month at 215 N Fourth Street in Dekalb.   According to owner Steve Turner, the family-owned business...

DeKALB – NIU will contribute $2.5 million to the city for the usage of the Huskie Bus Line for 2024.  The five-year intergovernmental agreement for the university to use the buses for an integrated transit system operated by the city recently ended...

DeKALB –  Horse enthusiasts and those looking for a local activity will have the opportunity to learn more about the history of horses at the Glidden Homestead. Attendees can enjoy a warm meal while becoming more versed in DeKalb horse history.  The...

DeKALB – Normally chocolate chips, Kentucky Butter Cake and brownies are desserts that would all be found separately. But Friday’s grand opening of a Crumbl Cookies store in DeKalb had customers bringing home boxes of each in the form of gigantic...

DeKALB – A soft drizzle and a cold winter morning didn’t stop a line of people trailing around Excelleaf’s building at 305 E. Locust St., anticipating their first purchase from DeKalb County’s first marijuana dispensary. At 9 a.m. Friday, Excelleaf...