DeKalb Times

Wear a mask and social distance or face a fine in the City of DeKalb

By Bob Pepalis | Oct 14, 2020

People in DeKalb who fail to wear a face mask or violate social distancing mandates could be fined $300 or more under an ordinance revision approved by City Council last month.

NIU students want safety assured before returning to classes

By Bob Pepalis | Jun 5, 2020

College students are prioritizing safety as they try to find out if classes will resume online in the fall or if they can go back to campuses.

DeKalb receives $3.6 million federal grant to support public transit during pandemic

By Bob Pepalis | May 25, 2020

A $3.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will help fund the City of DeKalb’s public transit system.

DeKalb City Council approves plan for $800 million data center on city's south side

By Bob Pepalis | May 25, 2020

The DeKalb City Council approved annexation of property and a road privatization agreement to pave the way for an $800 million data center on the south side.