Megann Horstead

The state of Illinois is doing away with its grocery tax beginning in January 2026. Should DeKalb enact a local grocery tax? Here's what mayoral candidates had to say about it.

Brothers Country Supply has plans to do business at 1702 Sycamore Road in DeKalb.

Two candidates vying for spots on the DeKalb School District 428 board in the April consolidated election voiced their concerns this week over a staffing request for a new associate superintendent position.

The city of DeKalb wants drivers of electric vehicles to know they’re welcome in town, as officials consider a local policy step that could ease restrictions on where vehicle charging stations can go.

A DeKalb calzone eatery’s reopening date is uncertain as of Thursday, after a company executive told Shaw Local they’re seeking new ownership for the spot.

A new Puerto Rican restaurant has plans to do business in the former Halal Pros building in DeKalb.

Sheridan Threadgill has long felt a sense of belonging to her church community at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, she said.

Plans to redevelop two downtown DeKalb buildings – the former Eduardo’s Restaurant and McCabe’s – became one step closer to reality this week after the City Council approved two TIF loans.

A candidate for mayor voiced some concerns this week for newly approved bus route changes in DeKalb. The changes, which city staff said were meant to address safety, ridership numbers and route efficiency, take effect March 9.

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.

The second annual Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion returns March 1 to Northern Illinois University to showcase research, innovation and engagement happening across campus.

The DeKalb Park District has netted $13,120 in state grant money to help with local forestry initiatives including tree mapping and developing an urban management plan.

Citing ongoing financial challenges, the management at WLBK FM 98.9/AM 1360 radio station in DeKalb has pulled the plug on its morning show staff, the station announced in a social media post Tuesday.

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.

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.