Megann Horstead

Some changes to citizen-led DeKalb boards, commissions and committees were greenlit this week, though one group’s proposed changes remain pending further review, officials said.

Dozens of protesters occupied the corner of Lincoln Highway and North First Street in downtown DeKalb on Friday, taking part in a nationwide May Day rally to advocate for workers’ rights.

Mayor Cohen Barnes said this week that he met with some downtown DeKalb business owners to discuss a proposal that would allow patrons to drink and walk around downtown. The proposal still needs final City Council approval.

36 districts are under review as the Justice Department examines opt-out policies and classroom content surrounding gender and sexuality, with the potential for probes to expand to bathroom and sports team access.

DeKalb School District 428 is among 36 Illinois school districts under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice over policies related to gender identity and sexual orientation. A district spokesperson said the DOJ wrote a letter notifying the district of the probe.

Local activists will stage a May Day rally on Friday in DeKalb to advocate for workers’ rights and push for billionaires to be taxed amid rising gas prices, the Iran War and cost-of-living burdens they argue are hurting everyday Americans.

DeKalb residents should expect to see a 3.5% increase in fees for the water they use, an estimated $1.55 more per month on future bills for an “average” single-family household. The increase was approved by the City Council this week, citing rising costs

A $5.3 million water main project was greenlit by the DeKalb City Council this week to aid incoming development on DeKalb’s south side, including a 560-acre Edged data center approved in December.

The DeKalb City Council will make a final decision on whether to implement changes to boards, commissions, and committees at the Monday, April 27, council meeting.

As graduating high school seniors plan trending games that might involve water guns, area police agencies have taken to social media to ensure the public knows what to expect so everyone feels safe.

The school board for DeKalb School District 428 has called a special meeting on April 29, when they're expected to vote on next steps for a new home for the district's preschool program, meant to address the growing student population.

Area residents gathered Tuesday in DeKalb to support a "250 Trees for Tomorrow" initiative launched by DeKalb Township outside Elder Care Services to mark the nation's anniversary.

DeKalb Township is seeking its next township clerk after the role was vacated. If selected, an appointee to the position will serve out the remainder of a term set to expire in May 2029.

A facility expansion could be in order for DeKalb’s Sports and Recreation Center.

The Srygler family celebrates Cook Mansion's 182nd birthday with an open house event.