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...

DeKALB – Smoke weed everyday, or whatever Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg said. Excelleaf, DeKalb’s first recreational cannabis dispensary, will be soon hosting its upcoming grand opening. Excelleaf, 305 E. Locust St., opens its doors for its grand opening...

Sycamore– Sycamore police have arrested Brendan Lai (41) of Chicago on theft and methamphetamine charges. On Nov. 27, Lai was reported having stolen $300 worth of merchandise from Menards, 1825 Mercantile Dr., Sycamore. Sycamore police officers...

DeKALB – After unveiling two new murals in the past year and local programs like Paint-a-Plug, DeKalb’s art palette continues to grow for local artisans. Jubilee Artisans, 128 E. Lincoln Highway, is a new retail shop offering original artwork by...

DeKALB – Sycamore native Tammie Shered announced Tuesday her candidacy for DeKalb County Circuit Clerk. “I want to be a difference in this community,” Shered said. “I’ve lived here my entire life, and it’s time for change. I want to be...