The city of DeKalb and DeKalb County governments are gaining national recognition for their efforts to honor military personnel wounded or killed in action, according to a news release.

DeKalb County United will offer a youth soccer clinic for children ages five to 13 at WNIJ Hola’s Familia Fest on July 11.

The Genoa-Kingston girls basketball team took on DeKalb Monday in the DeKalb Summer Shootout.

While weather apps and local news issue alerts and warnings as storms approach, the meaning and severity of these warnings are not always clear.

Atlas Bobcat, a dealer for new and used construction equipment, will soon relocate to a new spot down the road from its current location along Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, a company employee confirmed Monday.

Two Leland residents were hospitalized after being involved in a single-car crash Saturday evening in Somonauk Township, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

The DeKalb County Health Department will host a recycling collection event for DeKalb County residents to dispose of unwanted electronics, aerosol products and textiles.

The city of DeKalb recently began to work on a new mural celebrating the city’s place along Lincoln Highway.

DeKalb-area author and artist Kyle L. White is inviting the community to a public reading of his new book “Just Out There Somewhere: Thoughts About Moving On.”

Vocalist David Pfenninger will perform with the DeKalb Municipal Band at the next concert in its 172nd concert season.

A developer wants city approval to build a 186,000-square-foot facility in Park 88 in DeKalb to house what the city described as “a large manufacturer of climate control and energy management systems,” according to an agenda for a public hearing Monday.

Barb City Manor welcomed their neighbors Sunday to an Old-Fashioned Neighborhood Picnic, featuring games, food and music on the front lawn of the facility. The event, open to Barb City Manor residents, families and neighbors, was held to celebrate Flag Day and America's 250th anniversary.

Activities include games, songs, STEM activities, Bible lessons and crafts. Attendees must be four years old by June 1.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a hands-on event for adults and teens to craft a festive ribbon flag. The event is part of the library’s American250 initiative.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a program for children ages 3 to 10 to decorate a piggy bank.

Elder Care Services will hold its 2026 World Elder Abuse Awareness Walk for residents in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

A Creston woman was charged with robbery, aggravated battery and mob action after her former partner was beaten by a group of men who jumped from her car, according to court documents.

This year, 158 participating nonprofits and endowment funds received support from 3,232 donors who made 9,833 donations