DeKALB — Census Day is observed nationwide to serve as a reminder for residents to take part in the decennial population count. Census Day is also used as a reference date for people filling out their forms who are asked to report where they live...

Governor J.B. Pritzker will issue an executive order Wednesday to extend Illinois’ Disaster Proclamation, the stay-at-home order and the suspension of on-site learning at schools until April 30, Pritzker said at his 2:30 p.m. news conference. “If...

DeKALB — Licensed healthcare workers have been called to sign-up with the state to fight COVID-19 by way of an emergency smartphone alert. The alert links to IllinoisHELPS.net. Healthcare workers that register through the website may be tapped...

DeKALB — The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced resources for consumers struggling to make payments on their debts due to the COVID-19 crisis in a news release. Congress took specific actions for federal...

DeKALB — The DeKalb Park District has announced that parks and trails will remain open while playgrounds, sports courts, golf courses and other facilities are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Park District warned in a Friday news release...

DeKALB — Breweries in the DeKalb area have teamed up to give customers an online delivery service with a variety of beers to try during social distancing. From the safety of their home, they can enjoy beer personally fermented and delivered by these...

DeKALB — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging Illinois residents to be wary of scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid the outbreak, attorneys general across the country have been receiving reports about a variety of scams from phony...

DeKALB — The entertainment industry has slowed down due to lockdowns across the world in light of COVID-19. Locally, the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., has closed because of the nationwide quarantine which has meant the postponement of concerts...

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department logged two more coronavirus cases, bringing the county's total to six. The cases are two individuals in their 70s, health department administrator Lisa Gonzalez said. No further information is being released...

DeKALB — As census invitations arrive in the mail, NIU students, whether they have moved back home or not, should still be counted as a part of the DeKalb community. Students that live off-campus should still be counted at their address by their...

DeKALB — NIU President Lisa Freeman recorded a personal message for students Friday to share her thoughts with the NIU community. The video begins with Freeman addressing students from her home office. She said the past week has had new experiences...