DeKALB – Starting Feb. 27, a seasonal weight limit will restrict vehicles over 8,000 lbs from driving through certain DeKalb roads.
The City of DeKalb issued a restriction on oversized vehicles due to freeze-thaw cycles that threaten to severely...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| February 21, 2023
DeKALB – Freezing rain is expected to accumulate up to a 10th of an inch, causing hazardous driving conditions as DeKalb County has been issued a Winter Weather Advisory by the National Weather Service.
Most of Northern Illinois will experience minor...
Katya is her name and snuggles are her game. The 2-year-old girl is Tails’ Pet of the Week and at 35 lbs. she is ready to wiggle her way into your heart.
Katya has just finished raising her puppies and is ready to bask in the stay-at-home mom lifestyle....
DeKALB – The bridges crossing the Kishwaukee River at North First Street and Lucinda Avenue will be closed for reconstruction beginning March 1 to mid-August.
The two bridges will be completely restructured as single span bridges, per state guidelines,...
DeKALB – Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced in the annual State of the State Address that there will be an increase in higher education funding and the Monetary Award Program (MAP) in his proposed fiscal year 2024 budget.
During a live broadcast of the...
DeKALB – DeKalb City Council approved a special permit for Excelleaf Dispensary during Monday’s meeting, marking the official sanctioning of the first cannabis dispensary in the city and DeKalb County.
The location was approved last Monday at the...
By Michael Stoll, Sports Reporter
| February 13, 2023
DeKALB – Showing Valentine’s love applies to more than just the people you’re close to. Furry friends need it too.
This week’s Tail’s pet of the week is a 1-year-old smart, lean, and tall pup named Jinx. She’s extremely athletic, energetic...
DeKALB — Gas prices in Illinois continue to fall since last week with prices dropping by 7.9 cents per gallon. The average price at the pump is set at $3.51 per gallon statewide according to GasBuddy.
Compared to last month's prices, gas in Illinois...
DeKALB – The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission approved the special permit for the location of a cannabis dispensary, Excelleaf Dispensary, at a public hearing.
The dispensary location was approved for downtown DeKalb at 305 E. Locust St, formerly...
The saying is good things come in small packages, whether it’s in threes or pairs, five perky puppies are the perfect playmates to open your home to and for this Tail’s Pet of the week.
Penelope, Percy and Poindexter are the featured puppies...
DeKALB — Gas prices in Illinois have fallen over the past week by 6.3 cents per gallon. The statewide average at the pump is now $3.59 per gallon according to GasBuddy.
In regards to previous prices, gas in Illinois is 21.6 cents higher than last...
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| February 3, 2023
DeKALB – The City of DeKalb has announced plans for a new mural and they’re looking to local residents for inspiration.
According to a press release from the city, NIU alum and artist Danielle Casali will lead two workshops where attendees will...
