A public survey on Prairie Park showed DeKalb residents listed a desire for more natural areas as top priority. Among other resident wishes included a disc golf course, a new shelter, and a playground.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation announced that the Karsten Larson Fund has been reclassified and renamed as the YEP Alumni Endowment Fund, meant to bring more focus to youth-centric charity.

Multiple DeKalb area agencies will host a free informational session for the public next month to learn more about a new law that prevents housing discrimination based on income sources.

While a nearly 2,000-acre solar facility recently approved by the DeKalb County Board has received much public attention, a couple of smaller projects also were greenlit by county officials this month.

The Egyptian Theatre will host "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with a live shadow cast on Friday, Sept. 26.

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School spirit was in full display on Wednesday as crowds lined up along West Dresser Road for the annual DeKalb High School Homecoming Parade featuring Barbs students, athletes, clubs and more.

In an apparent about-face, DeKalb city leaders this week moved to reconsider plans for a data center and solar array after one alderwoman expressed a change of heart, only for a series of related council votes to fail again.

The Friends of the Sycamore Library will host a used-book sale this month to support the library’s facilities, services and resources.

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