This week’s Tail’s Pet of the Week is a red husky named Fairbanks and he is looking for a family to call his own. He is about 3-years-old and is on the smaller side, weighing under 45 lbs.
Fairbanks was formerly found strolling down country roads...
DeKALB – NIU is missing a major mode of transportation: A commuter rail. This could change in the coming years as the city evaluates the possibility of a Metra train station and has already begun investing in one.
On Jan. 9, the DeKalb City Council...
DeKALB– Gas prices in Illinois have now been on the rise for five consecutive weeks with the average price being $3.65 per gallon which is 13.3 cents higher than last week.
Compared to last month, the price of gas is 41.9 cents higher according...
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| January 27, 2023
DeKALB – The DeKalb Park District has announced a flash sale for pool passes at the Hopkins pool, located at 1403 Sycamore Rd in DeKalb.
The sale begins on Monday Feb. 6 and lasts through Monday Feb. 13. For DeKalb residents, a pass for adults...
DeKALB – The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline for submission to its cover design contest for its 2023 Business Directory Guide.
Its theme, “Growing DeKalb,” asks for artwork inspired by DeKalb’s prospering community of businesses...
DeKALB – The new Community Development Block Grant annual action plan outlines how over $800,000 will be invested into DeKalb to improve infrastructure and invest in social service agencies.
The City of DeKalb released the first draft of their 2023...
Dec. 1
At 5:27 p.m., aggravated battery reportedly occurred on Stadium Drive East. This case was suspended.
At 5:30 p.m., disorderly conduct reportedly occurred at Stevenson Residence Hall South. This case was closed by exception on Dec....
DeKALB – A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday in DeKalb, according to the National Weather Service.
The advisory will affect portions of north central and northeast Illinois. DeKalb is one of the seven counties...
Nothing says “I love you” like a sweet treat or a lick on the nose. Luckily, Eileen is ready to give both.
Eileen says hello as Tail’s Pet of the Week. She is 2 years old and quite the mild-mannered lady. Eileen prefers not to bark or jump on...
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| January 24, 2023
The average price of gasoline in Illinois continues to rise for the second week in a row. The cost of gas is now around $3.52 per gallon – this is up 3.8 cents per gallon compared to last week's rates.
In regards to last month's prices, cost appears...
DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council is accepting proposals for the purchase of vacant land in the North Annie Glidden neighborhood, adjacent to NIU’s Greek Row.
The plot of land on the corner of Hillcrest Drive and Blackhawk Road has been the subject...
DeKALB – Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency John J. Kim announced Jan. 17 that the City of Sycamore will receive $4,111,200 million in funds to repair its lead service lines.
The money comes from a State Revolving Fund from...
