Those in the DeKalb area can anticipate a tumultuous start to the week as showers and thunderstorms are forecasted from Tuesday through Thursday.  Tuesday poses a risk of severe thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and evening, with the campus...

DeKALB – The DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport will train pilots and potentially house an extended campus of the Illinois Aviation Academy with the City Council’s approval of a “Specialized Aviation Service Operation” agreement. The City Council...

DeKALB – The moon will pass in between the Earth and the Sun, block the Sun from shining and create a dark, night-like atmosphere on the Earth Monday during the total eclipse.  The eclipse will be 91.64% visible in DeKalb. The start of the eclipse...

Editor’s note: This piece was last updated at 2:15 a.m. DeKALB – At 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, a funeral service and procession was held for DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Christina “Beana”...

DeKALB – A crowd of about 100 people gathered Tuesday for the annual Take Back the Night survivor speak out and protest march at the Egyptian Theatre. Victims shared their stories of sexual assault, rape and child sex trafficking at the hands of fathers,...

DeKALB – Individuals with disabilities are provided services to develop personal and professional skills at RAMP.  RAMP’s DeKalb location is at 115 N. First St.  RAMP Center for Independent Living helps individuals with disabilities find jobs,...

DeKALB – On April 22 the City of DeKalb will have a public hearing of the 2024 Second Draft Annual Action Plan, where the City of DeKalb is expected to receive $400,00 in funds for the Community Development Block Grant. The CDBG receives funding...

DeKALB – DeKalb citizens were focused on the 76th Democratic representative district results, with the running of two DeKalb City Council members. Democrat Amy "Murri" Briel, Ottawa native and chief of staff to the state representative, beat Cohen...

Editor’s note: This piece was last updated at 11:04 p.m.  DeKALB – At approximately 11:02 p.m. Tuesday, first responders responded to a structure fire at 1031 W. Lincoln Highway. Police blocked northbound on Annie Glidden at the intersection...

DeKALB – Monday’s city council meeting featured approval of funding for construction and renovations.  The storefront for the upcoming dispensary at 818 W. Lincoln Highway – the Junction Shopping Center – was approved for a $25,000 reimbursement...

DeKALB – City leaders have established a $50,000 emergency fund to assist with the potential increase in migrant arrivals.   DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said the money comes from the City’s General Reserve fund, which is the positive balance...

DeKALB – “Not a penny, not a dollar; we won’t pay for cost of slaughter” was chanted by approximately 80 people Sunday at Memorial Park, 101 E. Lincoln Highway. At 2:30 p.m. NIU students, DeKalb residents and people from the surrounding area...