A former DeKalb Ward 2 Alderman and the last DeKalb City Clerk to serve a full term in the office full time has died at the age of 78. Donna Johnson, who died June 3 at her home, was a “champion of the underdog,” stepson Dirk Johnson said Friday.

Rob Pondelick, fifth-generation farmer at Theis Farm Market and Greenhouse in Maple Park, said he and his family have been part of the DeKalb farmers market for all 30 years. “We try to offer a full variety of vegetables all summer long,” he said.

When DeKalb police officer Jesus Rodriguez returned to work after a yearlong hiatus serving his country overseas, he was greeted with a surprise: a packed lobby full of his colleagues, cheering him on as he walked through the front door

May the odds be ever in the favor of area teenagers invited to partake in a themed trivia contest about all things “The Hunger Games." The contest is June 12.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold two sessions of its Camp Creative this month to give schoolchildren a chance to have a little fun this summer.

Sycamore Park District's free summer concert series begins June 5 in the Good Tymes Shelter at the Citizens Memorial Sports Complex, 435 Airport Road.

The DeKalb Park District will hold its annual free Music at the Mansion concert series for the summer. Shows kick off on June 11.

Looking Back at history during the week of June 4, 2025

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The DeKalb farmers market opened for its 30th season with a special grand ribbon cutting Thursday in Frank Van Buer Plaza in downtown DeKalb. The market runs on Thursdays through September, and offers an array of food, handmade crafts and goods, produce and other items from dozens of local vendors.