It’s expected that the DeKalb Park District will have a new executive director May.Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates have been commissioned to find the executive director of the DeKalb Park Board.The director acts as a connection link between the...
The DeKalb Public Library has secured additional funds for its remodeling project, which is set to begin construction in the spring.The project will begin with the construction of a new building. Once construction is completed, renovations will begin...
The city’s entertainment skill just leveled up.Saturday, locals attended the grand opening of DeKalb’s newest recreational store, The Gaming Goat, 311 E. Lincoln Highway. For the afternoon, attendees played games focused on fantasy, science fiction...
DeKalb County residents can revel in the winter season with family and friends this Saturday at Winterfest in Genoa.The University of Illinois Extension will host the annual event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Natural Resource Education Center in Russell...
A Cortland ambulance exits the drive from Cortland Elementary School Tuesday. More than 60 people were treated for low-level carbon monoxide exposure after gas from a landfill swept over the school, 370 E. Lexington Ave.
Kishwaukee United Way is looking for members of the community who perform selfless deeds for nonprofit organizations, according to the Daily Chronicle.Members and volunteers are encouraged to nominate those they think are worthy of receiving the Spirit...
The DeKalb Public Library received an $11.6 million check as a grant.The check was given by Secretary of State Jesse White Monday.The money will go toward the library’s remodeling project, which will cost an estimated $24 million, according to the Daily...
The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., collaborated with NIU to host a film series featuring award-winning movies.The series began Tuesday with “All Quiet on the Western Front.” The next film in the series will be “It Happened One Night” at...
DeKalb Library staff members hope their Christmas crafting and creativity land them a visit from author Alexander McCall Smith.The staff had to enter photos of a holiday display they created to win the contest. Samantha Hathaway, the library’s public...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Jan. 7• Shaneria Campbell, 24, of DeKalb, was charged with...
City Council looked at what role DeKalb will play in the state’s recently enacted medical marijuana and concealed carry laws at its meeting Monday.DeKalb has ordinances that prohibit the use of guns and the possession of drug paraphernalia and weed,...
City Council meets today to discuss changes to DeKalb’s municipal code in response to state legalization of medical marijuana and concealed carry.The City Council meeting will be held at 5 p.m. at the municipal building, 200 S. Fourth St.City attorney...
