Megann Horstead

A tentative agreement has been reached between First Student and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union representing its more than 17,000 bus workers nationwide, according to a news release.

Together for Taft, a newly established non-profit organization whose mission is to reopen and reimagine the Lorado Taft campus, is looking to keep the momentum going. The group is planning another kickoff event for April.

A nearly 100-year-old coal tower just east of downtown DeKalb is nearing the end of its life.

Barb City Manor, an independent retirement living community, is getting a $100,000 boost in aid from the city of DeKalb.

DeKalb has seen a downward trend over the past five years in violent crime, arrests and gun activity, according to data released in the DeKalb Police Department’s annual report for 2025. The city had one homicide last year.

DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd initiates monthly 'Chats with the Chief' for community engagement on crime and safety.

Groups of local activists will take to the streets this month in a display of solidarity to mark the latest “No Kings” protest in DeKalb, featuring music, food, a march, and more, according to a news release.

Workers with First Student, which provides school bus drivers for DeKalb School District 428 and in Sterling and Rock Falls among other districts, could soon be headed for a strike, effective March 31.

To better promote school improvement, the DeKalb School District 428 Board will soon consider whether to extend $85,000 in additional money through stipends to some school building administrators.

Leaders for DeKalb District 428 schools are continuing to explore how to move forward with their ongoing goal of reducing secondary class sizes. Dubbed “Vision For28,” the proposal aims to address elementary and middle school class sizes and building needs.

Join the "Standup for Seniors" Comedy Fundraiser on April 4 in DeKalb to support a worthy cause.

Some candidates seeking seats in the Illinois House of Representatives in Districts 70 and 76 raised more campaign dollars than others, according to new spending records recently released by the Illinois State Board of Elections.

The DeKalb community is remembering the life of Stephen Bigolin, a beloved historian who died Thursday, March 12. He was 76. Bigolin came to DeKalb from McHenry County to go to NIU, and left a lasting legacy behind.

Faranda’s Banquets in DeKalb has invited patrons to gather during the Lenten season for good food for a good cause. Proceeds from the restaurant’s weekly Friday night fish fries are raising funds for a number of local social service groups.

Since 10 p.m. Sunday, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has responded to five different crashes and 60 drivers in a ditch. That’s as of about 11:15 a.m. Monday.