Megann Horstead

Construction is underway at the future site of Dr. Leroy A. Mitchell Elementary School in DeKalb, including emergency asbestos removal work recently approved by DeKalb District 428 officials.

The Crowbotics Team at DeKalb High School is embarking on a trip to Houston, Texas this week to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship.

Barb City Manor, DeKalb’s not-for-profit retirement home, is preparing to celebrate its 45th anniversary this weekend with a public open house.

More than 70 local businesses and nonprofits are expected to be highlighted later this month as part of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Local Showcase and Job Fair.

In response, DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes said he anticipates recommending some new candidates who are interested in serving on the city's Human Relations Commission once the 5th Ward Alderman spot is filled.

DeKalb School District 428 is lauding the use of vape detectors for cracking down on vape use among students who attend Huntley Middle School. But is it a fool proof deterrent to both first-time and repeat offenses? Here's a look at the new program:

Board action was prompted by what school district officials said is a need to revise its 2023 property tax levy to reflect a record number of home assessment appeals processed by the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder’s Office

A groundbreaking ceremony and name unveiling was held Thursday for the new Dr. Leroy A. Mitchell Elementary School in DeKalb.

DeKalb city leaders this week turned down a request that would have paved the way for a convenience store with a small deli to set up shop in the former 7-Eleven, 802 S. Fourth St., DeKalb.

Three downtown area businesses are among the latest to benefit from the city of DeKalb’s Architectural Improvement Program.

In a campaign announcement Tuesday, DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes said he’ll seek reelection in the city’s mayoral race on April 1, 2025.

The DeKalb City Council this week approved a plan to lower its levy collection for 2023 property tax bills, an effort that city leaders said is meant to ease taxpayer burden after what officials said were a record number of property tax appeals this spring.

The top executive at the DeKalb Park District is leaving after three years with the district.

Students behind Barb Cast at DeKalb High School had a special opportunity to produce a hype video that was displayed across the Jumbotron during the IHSA Wrestling Championship downstate in February.

The annual Take Back the Night event, put on by DeKalb County’s only domestic violence shelter Safe Passage, aimed to shine a spotlight on survivors of sexual assault and spread awareness to combat further violence.