DeKalb

Rooted For Good released a list of March locations for Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, no requirements necessary. Here's where the pantry will set up shop in March.

Route changes could be coming to DeKalb’s public transit operations, with new bus schedules going into effect next month. Proposed changes would address safety, NIU student weekend traffic, ridership numbers and more, documents show.

The DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum will hold a “Community Storytelling Workshop” in March as part of their Arts in Action initiative.

Adults and teens can learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVDs at the DeKalb Public Library at an upcoming workshop.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is launching a newly designed Universal Scholarship Application in 2025 and one application cycle, meant to help encourage more students to apply.

The Egyptian Theatre will host a concert featuring Celtic band Gaelic Storm as part of its Roll Out the Barrel Tour.

Kishwaukee Valley Art League's new art rotation includes 3D or 2D artwork. The art pieces will be displayed for upcoming sales and exhibitions.

Tuesday is the final day to vote in the single-race primary election. Here's what to know about the single-race DeKalb mayor primary ballot.

Soaring egg prices are affecting restaurant margins, menu prices and family grocery budgets in DeKalb County, but restaurateurs said this week that they’re trying not to pass rising costs on to their customers.

A DeKalb County judge this week tossed a bid by DeKalb mayoral candidate Linh Nguyen in her ongoing election legal dispute with the city, though the ruling isn’t likely to affect Nguyen’s chances to be on the April 1 ballot. Nguyen still is running in Tuesday's primary election.

The Indian Valley Theatre is accepting applications for its annual Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship for Sandwich-area graduating seniors.

The Ellwood House Museum and DeKalb County History Center announce an art call for the third Arts in Action exhibition. The application deadline is May 31.

The high-energy Celtic band will perform Friday, Feb. 28 at the downtown DeKalb theatre.

Adults and seniors can learn about Medicare insurance options during workshops at the DeKalb Public Library.

A DeKalb woman was killed Friday after she was thrown from her vehicle in a traffic crash, according to a news release from St. Charles Police Department.

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.

As the city of DeKalb seeks to comply with state requirements mandating municipalities replace residential water pipes lined with lead, officials this week approved a series of steps meant to begin the replacement process.

DeKalb mayoral and 2nd Ward candidates were on hand Wednesday night to take part in the DeKalb Area Rental Association and DeKalb Area Builders Association Candidate Night.

The DeKalb High School Future Farmers of America chapter held a Barnyard Zoo Family Night Wednesday to celebrate National FFA Week. The event offered the chance for visitors to meet farm animals, take part in arts and crafts and learn about farming in DeKalb County.

Hundreds march for immigrant rights in DeKalb. "My goal was to spread a message of love and empathy," 16-year-old march participant Vianney Pacheco said.

Families with newborn to 5-year-old children with special needs can attend a play group tailored to their children’s needs at the DeKalb Public Library.

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s next Soup-er Sunday program will feature a presentation on corporate symbol Chessie the Railroad Kitten by railroad and train enthusiast Bill Cummings.

Area youth shared their research on the lives and legacies of Black American artists, educators, actors, musicians and astronauts on Sunday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in DeKalb, part of the church's annual Black History Month programming.

Organizers said they were hoping to uplift the immigrant community by hosting Sunday's march, which drew a significant crowd in downtown DeKalb.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with the Hispanic Association of Bilingual Language Acquisition to host a English and Spanish story time event for preschool through fifth grade children.

DeKalb 1st Ward residents are invited to a meeting on Feb. 27 led by Alderwoman Carolyn Zasada.

The Stage Coach Players will open its 2025 season on Feb. 27 with performances of the musical “The Wizard of Oz.” The musical is scheduled to run for two weeks.

People experiencing memory loss and their care partners will be able to attend a memory cafe at the DeKalb Public Library.

Now in its 12th year, the annual fundraising event features multiple ways to support nonprofit organizations. Give DeKalb County registration is open.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently distributed $335,355 in scholarships to hundreds of local students for the spring semester.

Many braved the cold at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb this weekend for the 2nd annual NIU Polar Plunge, to benefit the law enforcement torch run for the Special Olympics.

People can learn more about healthcare and insurance decisions at the DeKalb Public Library.

Applications are now open for the Spinoso Masters Scholarship, which helps high school graduates seeking higher education degrees in any field.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with the DeKalb County Health Department to offer a monthly information booth on DeKalb County services.

Area organizers are planning two separate public protests this President’s Day weekend.

For some in DeKalb County, homeownership was only possible through Habitat for Humanity. But come March 1, if costs rise as expected on imported goods such as lumber, efforts to make housing more accessible could be thwarted, agency Executive Director Kim McIver said.

Northern Illinois University marked 17 years Friday since five students were killed and dozens more injured in a mass shooting inside a lecture hall on Feb. 14, 2008.

The Northern Illinois University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host a discussion featuring former EPA administrator and New Jersey governor Christine Todd Whitman as part of its Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series.

As keynote speaker at Kishwaukee United Way’s annual meeting, NIU Women’s Basketball Coach Lisa Carlsen spoke about the relationship between community, unity and empowerment

Kishwaukee College will host a Visit Day for prospective students and their families Feb. 17 at the college, 21193 Malta Road, Malta.

Sycamore High School is set to open its winter production, “The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition,” on Thursday.

Redemption Vault, a collectibles store specializing in celebrity signings, pop culture events and more, is coming to DeKalb.

Treat your special someone to a truly unforgettable dining experience at one of these award-winning restaurants, where romance is always on the menu.

Family Service Agency of DeKalb County recently released a report detailing how it utilized donations to aid those impacted by the devastating Hillcrest Road apartment fire that occurred days before Christmas.

DeKalb city leaders are exploring whether to extend public incentives to help revive plans for two downtown buildings, including a proposed new pizza business and an entertainment spot.

A Montgomery man pleaded guilty this month to murdering Chrishun Keeler-Tyus, of DeKalb, in a 2020 gas station shooting, and was sentenced by a judge to 37 years in prison. He's the fourth person to plead guilty in the fatal shooting.

The 3 inches of snow that fell on DeKalb County Wednesday afternoon didn't cause many problems but it was the first significant snowfall in days.

DeKalb County will be in a winter weather advisory effective 9 a.m. Wednesday through 3 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. See our list of school closings here, which could be updated:

If snowfall exceeds 2 inches, the city of DeKalb will activate emergency parking restrictions on certain city roads to allow for snowplows to get through to clear streets. Here's what to know

The DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation recently was awarded a $10,000 Websites for Good by Green Closet Creative 2024 grant, meant to help modernize the foundation’s website.