A Chicago man has been charged with 10 felonies after DeKalb police allege he was holding a handgun while resisting arrest after fleeing police in a car and on foot, according to court documents.

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.

Adults will be able to trade in lightly used clothing and swap houseplants during a monthly sustainability swap at the DeKalb Public Library.

The next DeKalb Women’s Club’s meeting will feature a program led by DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau interim sales and marketing director Brad Hoey.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a procrastinator’s club to help adults receive focused work time.

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.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold an open mic event on Tuesday for adults and teenagers to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility.

Louise Harrison, the late George Harrison’s older sister, hand-picked the musicians who portray Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and her brother.

A crowd of about 80 people led by several area Christian pastors began Holy Week in Sycamore on Sunday by affirming that Jesus was a brown-skinned immigrant who stood up for the poor, fed the hungry, peacefully protested violence and called out injustice.

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The late DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy Christina Musil is being remembered two years after she was killed in a DUI crash while on duty.

The April Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore Series will feature a program about the William Miller family.

A fire erupted in a loading bay Saturday at a DeKalb Target, Fire Chief Luke Howieson confirmed to Shaw Local, prompting a brief store closure.

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

Hundreds marched down Sycamore Road Saturday in DeKalb, joining a nationwide No Kings protest against federal policies. Some said it was their first time protesting, and criticized President Donald Trump for the Iran war and rising gas prices.

DeKalb County area ministers gathered congregants in Sycamore on Palm Sunday to sing and lead a procession and prayer service to combat the rise of Christian nationalism, which they said was at odds with the true teachings of Jesus, a Middle Eastern immigrant who led peaceful protests and stood against injustice.

The DeKalb Community Cleat Closet will partner with the DeKalb Chamber Leadership Academy and DeKalb County United to accept items for its upcoming cleat distribution. Donations welcome through April 3.

A No Kings march and rally drew hundreds of participants in DeKalb Saturday along Sycamore Road where protesters voiced their displeasure with the federal actions of President Donald Trump and his administration.

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.

Grace Free Lutheran Church will partner with Thrivent to host an Easter Egg Hunt for community members to celebrate the Easter holiday.

Community members ages 16 and older with disabilities are invited to an informal social afternoon at the DeKalb Public Library.

Seniors and adults can learn about available Medicare insurance options during the second of two workshops at the DeKalb Public Library this month.

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.

Area faith leaders are organizing a Palm Sunday event and service Sunday outside the DeKalb County Courthouse, an event open to all that they said is meant to combat the rise of Christian nationalism.

The Voluntary Action Center will host Stand Up for Seniors, a special comedy fundraiser featuring the nationally touring Bad Momz of Comedy, with all proceeds benefiting Meals on Wheels of DeKalb County.

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.

Senior economist, economic advisor and director of the Economic Mobility Project at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Kristen Broady, said Wednesday that recent and current events in Iran, Venezuela and Cuba have made economic outlooks more difficult to project.

A program called One Click College Admit offers free admission – without the essays or recommendations needed – to most of the state’s public universities and all of its community colleges

A vehicle with heavy damage ended up in a cornfield on the east side of Somonauk Road south of McGirr Road Wednesday after a two vehicle crash near Hinckley.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation hosted its annual Economic Outlook Luncheon Wednesday at Faranda’s Banquets in DeKalb. The event featured keynote speaker Kristen Broady, senior economist, economic advisor, and director of the Economic Mobility Project at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

A man who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs and causing a 2024 crash that killed sheriff’s deputy, veteran and mother, Christina Musil, was denied an appeal to his sentence on Tuesday.

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.

Northern Illinois University President Lisa Freeman and Vice President/Director of Athletics and Recreation, Sean Frazier, introduced NIU’s new head men’s basketball coach Matt Majkrzak at a press conference today in the Convocation Center at NIU in DeKalb.

After several years away, Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Motorsports team returned recently to one of the automotive industry’s most recognizable stages: the Chicago Auto Show.

State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will hold weekly mobile office hours beginning in DeKalb this month to discuss issues and meet with community members.

The DeKalb American Legion Post 66 will hold its DeKalb Hometown Heroes banner program to support local efforts in honor of the United States 250th anniversary in DeKalb County.

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

First Lutheran Church’s Social Ministry Team will hold a steak dinner fundraiser on April 9 in partnership with Hy-Vee to support local charities.

The DeKalb City Council on Monday is expected to consider a funding request from a local retirement community for $100,000. Also: Proposed changes to several resident-led city committees, many of which provide research, analysis, and recommendations to the Council on policy.

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.

DeKalb County families can look forward to various festive egg hunts and family-friendly community events as Easter approaches on April 5.

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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.

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The DeKalb Public Library will host a chess club session for area youth this month.

DeKalb city officials are hoping to double the size of the city’s annual Memorial Day parade this year, in part to help celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Parade applications are due May 8.