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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 finalists will compete on the first day of Genoa Days set for June 5 on the main stage in downtown Genoa. Those crowned will be awarded $1,000.
Some of the salon’s services include coloring, men’s cut, styling, manicures and pedicures.
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 County public health officials released information this week regarding how the community can learn to protect themselves from ticks and Lyme disease, part of their “Fight the Bite” campaign for Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
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.
Scam alert: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents about two telephone scams that appear to be circulating in the community. Here's what to know:
Tensions ran high during a Wednesday DeKalb County Board committee meeting, as board members discussed whether a resolution congratulating the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation for regaining sovereign lands should get a County Board vote.
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.
The DeKalb Park District is soliciting for applications to replace board member Patrick Fagan, who resigned from his duties last month, citing personal reasons.
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.
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.