This spring, DeKalb County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

The race for the next Mayor of Cortland is a contested one, with incumbent Mark Pietrowski facing off against opponent Douglas Corson on April 1. Get to know the candidates here.

Election: While the majority of candidates voiced strong support for programming and initiatives centered around diversity, equity and inclusion, one DeKalb School District 428 board hopeful said she’s concerned about potential lost federal funding. Read more:

While the majority of candidates who addressed voters this week voiced strong opposition to book banning, one DeKalb School District 428 board hopeful said she doesn’t want books in school libraries that contain “explicit sexual imagery.”

Two former DeKalb City clerks and a newcomer seek DeKalb’s long-suffering City Clerk’s Office in April. Lynn Fazekas, Steve Kapitan and Bradley Hoey all are running as write-in candidates in the election

Voters will get a chance to learn more about candidates for DeKalb city and township races March 9 ahead of the April 1 consolidated election. Forums set for DeKalb city clerk, DeKalb mayor, DeKalb School District 428 Board and DeKalb Township supervisor.

Linh Nguyen, a Northern Illinois University educator and former League of Women Voters president, has likely secured her name on the ballot for April’s DeKalb mayoral race after Tuesday’s primary election.

DeKalb mayoral hopefuls got their chance to meet with voters and share their platforms this week during a public forum, where taxes, business growth and the role of city committees took center stage.

Hundreds of candidates are hoping DeKalb County voters will back them in the April 1 consolidated election. Do you know who will be on your ballot?