DeKalb has resumed its search for two NIU student interns after the Illinois budget impasse left it with less state funding.The city budget, when reviewed last month, was determined to be able to accommodate the internship positions as they were both...

A local foundation plans to create a museum to house the DeKalb Fire Department’s artifacts, some of which date back to the department’s creation nearly 150 years ago.The DeKalb Firefighters Historical Foundation, which was created four years ago...

The DeKalb Fire Department will hold its 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 4 at DeKalb Fire Station #1, 700 Pine St.This breakfast will raise funds for the DeKalb Firefighters Historical Foundation, which was founded four years ago,...

The DeKalb Fire Department is asking residents to clear the snow around fire hydrants to increase accessibility.A Monday news release asks residents to not stack or pile snow on fire hydrants when clearing driveways or sidewalks to ensure fire hydrants...

The DeKalb Fire Department will use a $2,500 grant to buy 10 sets of body armor for first responders.The armor will be worn by responders "for an integrated rapid response between FIRE/EMS and law enforcement to readily care for patients," according to...

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DeKalb has four warming centers available for residents during extreme cold weather situations, according to a Jan. 5 DeKalb news release:DeKalb Public Library815-756-9568309 Oak St.9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday9 a.m. to 5 p.m....

Wreaths will be displayed at three DeKalb Fire stations until Jan. 1 as a part of the DeKalb Fire Department’s Red Wreath Program.The wreaths have red bulbs when they are put up Thanksgiving Day. When there is an emergency fire incident related to the...

The DeKalb Fire Department is raising money to buy coats for local children this winter.The department and DeKalb Classroom Teachers Association will fundraise through Operation Warm, a nonprofit organization that raises money to buy coats for children...

The DeKalb Fire Department is teaming up with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association during Fire Prevention Week to remind locals about the importance of smoke alarms.Fire Prevention Week, which ends Saturday, reminds residents to have their...