Clarification: A previous version of this report featured a photo from NIU's campus. This incident did not occur on NIU's campus. Editor's note: This piece was updated at 4:24 p.m., Friday to include the name of the suspect. DeKALB – At 11:03...

DeKALB — The annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival will kick off Wednesday and include several events from a giant cake-cutting ceremony to a pie-eating contest.  The first pumpkin festival happened in 1956 when Wally Thurow, a Sycamore resident, displayed...

DeKALB – DeKalb’s annual Loose-Leaf Leaf Collection will begin Monday and continue until Dec. 6, weather permitting.  Leaves are to be collected Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents of DeKalb should rake their leaves into a narrow...

Correction: This piece was updated at 11:03 a.m. Friday to remove incorrect information regarding the DJ name. The DJ's name is not Swag Surfin. Swag Surfin is the song that was played at the end of the Block Party event. DeKALB –  Hundreds...

DeKALB – The City of DeKalb expects to know by the end of the year whether they can move forward with the second phase of a study to bring a Metra station to DeKalb.  Last year, DeKalb and NIU co-sponsored a feasibility study that provided insight...

DeKALB – Smoothie King has officially opened its doors to the public, hoping to serve the DeKalb community a healthy snack in a cup. Located at 1015 W. Lincoln Highway, between Baba’s Steak and Lemonade and Starbucks, Smoothie King opened Monday....

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council approved a rezoning request for the property located at the Northwest corner of West Hillcrest Drive and Blackhawk Road. The property is the site of the planned construction of the Greek Life Center. “We’re...

DeKALB – The rate of violent crime in DeKalb is almost three times the national rate, according to 2023 FBI crime statistics. Violent crimes include murder and non-negligent manslaughter, negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault,...

DeKALB - NIU will hold its 2024 Homecoming celebration from Oct. 13 to Oct. 20. The many events that will be available are planned thanks to committees such as the Homecoming Planning Committee and Campus Activities Board. After the COVID-19 pandemic,...

DeKALB – A new student loan scam seeks to take advantage of student loan borrowers. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Banking and the Illinois Attorney General issued a warning to inform students of student...

DeKALB – Barbershops, salons and spas are now able to apply for licenses to sell alcohol. The City Council passed an ordinance to add a cosmetic liquor license with a 5-2 vote. Council members who voted for the ordinance were 1st Ward Alderwoman...

DeKALB – The Illinois Attorney General’s Office ruled the DeKalb city council violated the Open Meetings Act in February by cutting off a citizen's public comment during a meeting. The Open Meetings Act is an Illinois law that grants members of...