DeKALB – Over 50 years after the federal government mandated that the EPA create regulations to limit potential contaminants, lead contamination of water systems is still common. The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 empowered the EPA to ensure citizens...

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...

Editor's note: This piece was updated at approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday to include more information. DeKALB – With a historic push on higher education, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker emphasized the funding that his proposed fiscal year 2024 budget...

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...

DeKALB — At their Sept. 12 meeting, the DeKalb City Council approved the initiative to widen Peace Road and improve safety within the area of construction. Peace Road will be widened to four lanes from the tollway to Macom Drive. This is the first...