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Fire at Nehring Electrical Works in DeKalb causes $500K in damage

A fire shortly after midnight on Wednesday at Nehring Electrical Works in DeKalb caused an estimated half a million dollars in damage, authorities said

By Kelsey Rettke●

DeKalb resident hospitalized after kitchen fire

A DeKalb resident was hospitalized Tuesday after an accidental kitchen fire left their home uninhabitable, authorities said.

By Megann Horstead●

Big Boy steam locomotive rides through DeKalb on coast-to-coast trip for nation’s 250th

The Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive, the largest in the world, rode through DeKalb on Tuesday, part of a coast-to-coast journey for the nation's 250th.

By Kelsey Rettke●

Juneteenth Community Festival to unite DeKalb community with live music, food, kids’ activities and more

The inaugural Juneteenth Community Festival will transform downtown DeKalb for one day only, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 19 at Van Buer Plaza, near North Second and Locust streets. Admission is free.

By Megann Horstead●

Provecho, a new spot known for its Venezuelan homemade food, opens in downtown DeKalb

Provecho, a new spot in downtown DeKalb, is serving up homemade Venezuelan food that fuses ingredients and flavors for a unique experience its chef hopes patrons will enjoy.

By Megann Horstead●