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City employee switches focus to nonprofit work

By Fathima Siddiqui | February 4, 2019

DeKALB — Jason Michnick is stepping down from his position as economic planner for the city of DeKalb to become the first executive director of the DeKalb-based Tanzania Development Support [TDS].TDS is a nonprofit organization focused on improving...

City Council discusses laying off city employees to address budget imbalances

By Kierra Frazier | January 30, 2019

DeKALB — DeKalb city officials will be laid off, effective March 1, to make up for lost money in the General Funds budget.  City Council discussed at Monday night’s meeting the proposal of high-level layoffs within the city due to the current $1.1...

Seventh Ward Alderperson Anthony Faivre comments during a discussion between council members when City Council met Aug. 27.

City Council considers creating a third TIF, vote to reevaluate next hearing

By Fathima Siddiqui | November 29, 2018

Seventh Ward Alderperson Anthony Faivre comments during a discussion between council members when City Council met Aug. 27.

Downtown DeKalb features several restaurants and shops for residents to explore.

City plans hotel construction

By Jessie Kern | July 16, 2018

DeKalb — City Council was presented with a renovation idea on Monday to turn a vacant downtown building into a boutique hotel.The property, located at 145 Fisk Avenue, was initially built as St. Mary’s hospital in 1922. After shutting down in 1965,...

Downtown DeKalb to get makeover

By Jessie Kern | May 3, 2018

DeKALB | Downtown DeKalb is undergoing changes to help in transitioning the area as the centerpiece of the city.City officials have been working to revitalize downtown DeKalb since developing plans with Hitchcock Design Group, a planning firm from Naperville,...

Members of the DeKalb and NIU community discuss concerns and needs of the community during a Wednesday community meeting for the Annie Glidden North Revitalization Plan. This meeting is part of phase one of the initiative. 

Phase 1 of revitalization: Community discusses issues and ideas

By Jessie Kern | September 28, 2017

Members of the DeKalb and NIU community discuss concerns and needs of the community during a Wednesday community meeting for the Annie Glidden North Revitalization Plan. This meeting is part of phase one of the initiative. 

Jacon Michnick, DeKalb economic development planner, spoke about student involvement within living situations throughout town at the Student Association meeting Sunday.

Students invited to revitalize DeKalb

By Jessie Kern | September 18, 2017

Jacon Michnick, DeKalb economic development planner, spoke about student involvement within living situations throughout town at the Student Association meeting Sunday.

Brewhouse plans new local location

By Alexandria Isom | April 3, 2017

The owners of Forge Brewhouse are planning to open a production facility with a tasting room in DeKalb at 216 N. Sixth St.Forge Brewhouse is moving from their current location at 1330 E. State St. to downtown Sycamore and planning to open an off-site...