DeKALB – Sycamore native Tammie Shered announced Tuesday her candidacy for DeKalb County Circuit Clerk. “I want to be a difference in this community,” Shered said. “I’ve lived here my entire life, and it’s time for change. I want to be...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...