Cohen Barnes is the first DeKalb mayor in 32 years to secure a consecutive term in office, unofficial election results show. "It's a real privilege," Barnes said Wednesday of his reelection.

One newcomer has unseated a 12-year incumbent to nab a spot on the Sycamore School District 427 school board, if unofficial election results hold.

Incumbent Mary Hess has won her reelection bid for DeKalb Township Supervisor, if unofficial election results hold.

Voters elected four newcomers to the DeKalb school board, including three to serve full terms. Nicholas Atwood, Jose Jaques and Kristin Bailey were the top vote-getters, earning seats if unofficial election results hold.

Incumbent Ward 2 Alderwoman Barbara Larson won reelection to the DeKalb City Council on Tuesday, grabbing 68% of the vote over opponent Michael Embrey, if unofficial results hold.

Voters this week in DeKalb County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

If unofficial results hold, Cohen Barnes has secured a second term as DeKalb Mayor, according to vote tallies reported Tuesday night. Check back for updates.

This spring, DeKalb County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

The race for the next Mayor of Cortland is a contested one, with incumbent Mark Pietrowski facing off against opponent Douglas Corson on April 1. Get to know the candidates here.

Election: While the majority of candidates voiced strong support for programming and initiatives centered around diversity, equity and inclusion, one DeKalb School District 428 board hopeful said she’s concerned about potential lost federal funding. Read more:

While the majority of candidates who addressed voters this week voiced strong opposition to book banning, one DeKalb School District 428 board hopeful said she doesn’t want books in school libraries that contain “explicit sexual imagery.”

Two former DeKalb City clerks and a newcomer seek DeKalb’s long-suffering City Clerk’s Office in April. Lynn Fazekas, Steve Kapitan and Bradley Hoey all are running as write-in candidates in the election

Voters will get a chance to learn more about candidates for DeKalb city and township races March 9 ahead of the April 1 consolidated election. Forums set for DeKalb city clerk, DeKalb mayor, DeKalb School District 428 Board and DeKalb Township supervisor.

Linh Nguyen, a Northern Illinois University educator and former League of Women Voters president, has likely secured her name on the ballot for April’s DeKalb mayoral race after Tuesday’s primary election.

DeKalb mayoral hopefuls got their chance to meet with voters and share their platforms this week during a public forum, where taxes, business growth and the role of city committees took center stage.

Hundreds of candidates are hoping DeKalb County voters will back them in the April 1 consolidated election. Do you know who will be on your ballot?

Polls have now closed on Election Day. From presidential races all the way down the ballot to the next state's attorney and county board seat, here are the races we're watching in DeKalb County.

On Tuesday, DeKalb County voters will head to the polls for the final day of voting in the Nov. 5 general election. Here's what you need to know before you go