Federal immigration agents are reversing the termination of legal status for international students across the country, and a spokesperson for Northern Illinois University said Friday that NIU leaders are keeping apprised of the ongoing situation.

The community is invited to help celebrate the opening of the City of DeKalb’s fourth fire station on Saturday. A grand opening will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at DeKalb’s Fire Station No. 4 at 1130 S. Malta Road.

A large crowd turned out Thursday to DeKalb High School for legislative updates with U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood. She spoke on several topics including immigration and whether she's considering a Senate run for retiring Democrat Dick Durbin's seat.

Several Northwestern Medicine sites will offer drive-up locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday for community members to safely dispose of unused medications.

A large crowd turned out this week to protest the federal government’s decisions to revoke visas from five international students at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Attendees included U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood and Cortland Mayor Mark Pietrowski, who works at NIU.

Measles vaccination rates among Illinois schoolchildren have continued a gradual decline for the fifth straight year, according to state data released this month, prompting renewed warnings from public health officials concerned about the risk of outbreaks.

A DeKalb family of five was displaced Thursday after a kitchen fire in their home, authorities said.

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The DeKalb boys tennis team made the short trip to Sycamore High School Thursday to take on the Spartans.

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The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce hosted the Local Showcase and Spring Show Thursday in the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. The event featured over 100 local business with informational booths and activities for attendees.