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Residents are invited to learn about a new entrepreneur program piloted by nonprofit Opportunity DeKalb at upcoming informational sessions this month.
The second annual DeKalb Has Talent Show will kick off May 17 at the DeKalb Public Library and feature performances from area grade school students.
Those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers are invited to monthly social hours hosted in DeKalb, where they’ll get to do crafts, participate in sing-alongs and experience other activities.
DeKalb School District 428 this week discussed a proposal to repair the track at Huntley Middle School in an effort to put funding to better, more efficient use, officials said.
The city of DeKalb has proposed a $3.6 million contract with local developer Irving Construction to build a fourth fire station on South Malta Road, documents show. A vote is expected at Monday's City Council meeting.
Northern Illinois University held two undergraduate commencement ceremonies Saturday in the Convocation Center at NIU in DeKalb.
Are you in ninth through 12th grade with second semester finals coming up? The DeKalb Public Library will host special study hours for teenagers later this month.
The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop Saturday for patrons to learn how to make paper mosaic artwork.
DeKalb High School is the site of the IHSA State Badminton Championships Friday and Saturday drawing teams and fans from all over Illinois.
The DeKalb Park District is soliciting for applications to replace board member Patrick Fagan, who resigned from his duties last month, citing personal reasons.
Maurice McDavid, a longtime DeKalb resident, former DeKalb High School dean and chairman of the DeKalb Citizen Police Review Board, said he's excited to get to work at the district’s new elementary school.
DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes has proposed Andre Powell, a current DeKalb school board member who also sits on two city committees, to be the next 5th Ward alderman on the City Council, according to city documents.
Opinion: This year, the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 100 years of membership with a year full of exciting programs and educational campaigns, writes Alexis Aviles of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.
The DeKalb Public Library will host an open poetry reading Saturday for patrons to meet DeKalb Poetry Guild members.
The DeKalb and Sycamore townships will host a drive-thru shred and recycle event for DeKalb and Sycamore residents.