By Rachel Cormier, Assistant News Editor
| November 28, 2023
DeKALB – Residents of DeKalb could learn how to become entrepreneurs and learn essential business skills after the city council approved a new initiative.
Opportunity DeKalb is a non-profit community development corporation created by the Annie Glidden...
Social Work Office Hours
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Nov. 27 | Adult Study Room
Social work interns from the University of Michigan are offering confidential referrals to resources in the community. Registration is not required.
Homeschool...
DeKALB – “Warmer” and “drier” are adjectives better suited to the summer season, but they will now also apply to the coming winter.
In a recent three month outlook, an El Nino winter has been predicted in Illinois with a higher probability...
DeKALB – At around 10 p.m., a fire broke out at The Terraces at DeKalb apartment complex, 1100 W. Lincoln Highway, across from CVS.
The fire was extinguished before 11 p.m. Sunday.
DeKalb Fire Chief Michael Thomas said one resident is currently...
By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
| November 20, 2023
Editor’s note: The article was updated at 11:37 p.m. to include when the train began moving.
DeKALB – The DeKalb Police Department announced at 9:27 p.m. on X, formerly known as Twitter, that a train is blocking the roadway between First Street...
DeKALB – Fushi Yami has introduced a new employee: a 5-foot robot named Mushroom.
Mushroom has four trays behind a black screen that displays a smile while it works. When riding through the restaurant, the robot visits tables where customers can...
By Devin Oommen, News Reporter
| November 17, 2023
DeKALB – The average gas price in Illinois has risen 3.8 cents in the last week. The average gas price is $3.52 as of Nov. 13.
The cheapest gas price in Illinois was $2.88, and the most expensive was $4.99.
The average price of gas nationally...
DeKALB – Coffee drinkers can experience a taste of DeKalb’s community after a NIU alum was inspired to create a mug that reflects the city.
Ashley “Ann” Klockenga, an NIU alum, created a mug that displayed the history and essence of DeKalb’s...
By Brandon Clark, Senior News Reporter
| November 15, 2023
DeKALB – Getting a tattoo can be a common rite of passage for 18-year-olds looking to assert their newly gained status as adults. However, getting a tattoo can be a costly regret without proper consideration.
First-year finance major Nick Neagle...
By Rachel Cormier, Assistant News Editor
| November 14, 2023
DeKALB – DeKalb homeowners won’t be seeing major changes to their taxes this year, but they will see their property values increase.
The city of DeKalb’s corporate levy for 2024 will be $1 million higher than last year’s.
The city’s corporate...
DeKALB – 70 DeKalb community members gathered to honor veterans and their service to our country at Memorial Park on Saturday.
Michael Embrey, a DeKalb resident and Air Force veteran, spoke at the ceremony. He gave recognition to different people...
DeKALB - This December, DeKalb County Community Gardens are distributing fresh and healthy food as a part of their “Grow Mobile” program.
The food will be available in different parts of DeKalb for free during a set period of time with no reservations...
