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Crisis shelter’s new home seeks final step from city of DeKalb

Though a groundbreaking already marked the ceremonial start to a new facility for a DeKalb-based domestic violence crisis shelter, the nonprofit behind the build still needs final approval from the city for construction. The amended plan will go before a city commission on Monday

By Kelsey Rettke●

Probation, no prison time for man who pleads guilty in DeKalb car dealership stabbing

A DeKalb man who was shot by police during a confrontation after he wielded a knife inside a car dealership won’t spend any time in prison, though he pleaded guilty this week to attempted armed robbery, court records show.

By Kelsey Rettke●

Rooted for Good raising $6M for new headquarters in DeKalb

Rooted for Good – a nonprofit working to address hunger and expand access to healthy, sustainably grown foods – is about 30% of the way toward funding a new $6 million headquarters on DeKalb’s northwest side.

By Megann Horstead●

DeKalb District 428 to vote on property tax that could increase bills despite flat rate

When local homeowners get their tax bills in 2026, they could find themselves owing about $350 more to DeKalb School District 428.

By Megann Horstead●

Unanimous yes to 560-acre DeKalb data center

After a crowded public hearing that lasted 2.5 hours where dozens of residents spoke Monday night, the DeKalb City Council unanimously approved a massive 560-acre data center. The votes came less than a month after the project first became known to the public.

By Megann Horstead●