DeKALB – The DeKalb Police Department issued its 2022 annual crime report, finding a decrease in violent crimes from 2021, whereas traffic safety issues have increased dramatically.
The city saw an increase in traffic violations of almost 1,000 citations,...
DeKALB – The City Council meeting was flooded with over 50 community members, many in line to voice public comments about the council’s decision to either accept the “Greek Life” or the “Community Gardens” proposal to fill the former Annie...
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 Mayor Jerry Smith is requesting suggestions from the community on who might be open to filling the term of Fourth Ward Alderman Pat Fagan. His seat was resigned as of Sept. 26.The next aldermanic elections are in April 2021 according to City Manager...
Dan Kenney, executive director of DeKalb County Community Gardens, (left) sets up a Grow Mobile food distribution in Kingston with Christy Westman, Grow Mobile Program coordinator.
DeKalb — Bill Nicklas is hired as DeKalb city manager to help strengthen community budget and repair financial infrastructure.The goal of the city manager is to ensure City Council policies are implemented effectively by providing management in regard...
DeKALB — With the April 4 DeKalb consolidated election fast approaching, mayoral candidates participated in an audience-packed debate where they discussed issues, including local immigration policy.The debate, which was held 6:30 Thursday at the DeKalb...
A gasoline tax was increased in DeKalb to fund the construction of a new police station. The tax was approved by the city council on Aug. 8 and will increase from 2 cents to 3.5 cents per gallon. "We are in bad need of a new police facility," said DeKalb...
The DeKalb Township will partner with Cell Phones for Soldiers to help provide soldiers overseas with prepaid calling cards so they can stay in touch with their loved ones.Sarah Merritt, public relations representative for Cell Phones for Soldiers, said...
Although he wasn't able to see it himself, Frank Van Buer's hope for downtown DeKalb becoming revitalized is almost complete. Van Buer was DeKalb Mayor from 2005 until his death in July of 2008 from pancreatic cancer. Mary Beth, Frank's wife, said her...
DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen removed John Guio as chairman of the Plan Commission due to an ethics violation.Povlsen said the decision to remove Guio was made when he would not refrain himself for taking part in a vote regarding a possible expansion for...
"Relationships, trust and planning are the words that motivate me," said DeKalb Fire Department Chief Bruce Harrison. After being an active department member for over 20 years, Harrison, who believes he is simply "just the face" of the state-recognized...
