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Ward Six Meeting Planned

By Press release submission | Nov 1, 2022

The public is invited to a Sixth Ward meeting with Alderman Mike Verbic to discuss opportunities and challenges within DeKalb.The meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, from 6:00 p.m.

CASA DeKalb County Presents Whiskey, Wine and Cheese

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2022

Join CASA DeKalb County for the 8th annual Whiskey, Wine & Cheese holiday open house on December 9th from 5-9PM, hosted by Scott and Heather Shepard in their home: 1304 Secretariat Dr, Genoa, IL 60135.

DeKalb Central Tech Hotline

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2022

Do you have PowerSchool or Chromebook Issues/Questions?

4G STEM Camp provides opportunities for youth to see STEM careers in action

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

Career exploration is a big part of the 4-H world. Sometimes members are exposed to careers subtly and other times they are the main focus.

Crime-Free Initiative Approved

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2022

The DeKalb City Council has given final approval to a new Crime-Free Initiative to hold landlords accountable for refusing to take action to prevent crime at their properties.

Support NIU Student-Athletes This Week During Huskies Invest

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2022

Northern Illinois University Athletics once again invites all friends, supporters and alumni to show their support for NIU student-athletes and intercollegiate sports programs during Huskies Invest: A Week of Giving, beginning Monday, October 24, through Friday, October 28. While unrestricted contributions remain the primary focus, donations toward specific programs and facilities are critical in advancing the future of NIU Athletics.

Toddler Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Parade on October 26

By Press release submission | Oct 22, 2022

Toddler Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Parade on October 26 at 11:30 PM

Fast Start Leads Huskies to Senior Day Win Over Eastern Michigan

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2022

Amber Best (Southfield, Mich./Mercy) scored less than two minutes into the contest and again just after the half-hour mark to lead the Northern Illinois University women's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Eastern Michigan on Thursday afternoon (Oct. 20) at the NIU Soccer Complex.

Best way to estimate costs for invasive plant removal? Get out and dig

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2022

Plants are designed to travel. They might not stand up and walk, but many plants produce seeds or other bits that can be carried long distances by wind or animals and start growing. While that might be great news for the plant, escapes like these can disrupt natural ecosystems and be costly to remove.

Traffic Calming Islands Being Built on Fairview Dr.

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2022

Construction is beginning on the creation of traffic calming islands on Fairview Drive at Monticello Drive.

Eddie Knight’s Double Leads Huskies Past Chicago State

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2022

A pair of second half goals from Eddie Knight (Frisco, Texas/Lone Star) helped propel the Northern Illinois University men's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Chicago State on Monday night (Oct. 17) at the NIU Soccer Complex.