DeKalb County has several festivals in July and around the Fourth of July holiday to view fireworks and enjoy other family-friendly activities.

Northern Illinois University’s WNIJ 89.5 FM will host its second annual Familia Fest this month to celebrate community, family and soccer.

A portion of Fairview Drive in DeKalb is closed as authorities respond to a gas leak Tuesday evening, the City of DeKalb announced. This is a developing story.

Hidden Treasures and More, 143 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, will soon close up shop for good, its owners announced.

Sycamore School District 427 officials are prepping for the upcoming school year, approving among other steps parking lot repaving, a district calendar and more.

The DeKalb Barb Boosters will no longer serve as the fundraising arm of DeKalb School District 428 athletics, an announcement by its members said this week.

Sal's Jiu Jitsu and Grappling, run by Woodstock resident Ryan Salisbury, opened a new gym in DeKalb this week, providing a fresh training space for athletes and enthusiasts.

At least 14 counties across northern Illinois are experiencing moderate drought conditions as of July 1

If you're looking for an experience that harkens back to summers past, take a road trip to these vintage drive-in restaurants and enjoy a burger, shake, root beer and more.