Kaizen Vintage, a vintage clothing store in the Junction Shopping Center in DeKalb, has come under new ownership and a new name.

Northern Illinois University union members working on an expired contract picketed outside of President Lisa Freeman's office Tuesday, demanding higher pay. An NIU spokesperson said the union has rejected multiple offers, but some members said the offers don't match inflation.

A DeKalb man faces nearly a dozen felony charges after police allege he uploaded multiple videos and a photo depicting child sexual abuse to the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, court records show

Located next to Eyemart Express and T-Mobile in the Oakland Place Shopping Center, Future Fades Academy opens at new spot in DeKalb, offers hands-on training.

The Stage Coach Players will open its next production, the musical “Next to Normal,” on Sept. 11. The musical is scheduled to run for two weeks. “Next to Normal” tells the story of the effect of a mother’s bipolar disorder on her family.

The fundraiser features wine and craft beer tastings, food, and live music.

A DeKalb man was charged Monday after police alleged he got into an argument with a woman over her pet cat, attacked her and struck and threatened to kill the cat, according to court records

From the grand staircase of Altgeld Hall, while a campus tour group passed by below, union workers protesting for higher wages were told Tuesday in DeKalb they would have to wait if they wanted to personally deliver a letter to Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman.

The DeKalb Women’s Club will resume its monthly meetings on Oct. 3 with a presentation by Barb Food Mart director Denise Salihoglu.

The night of comedy will dive into the hilarious realities of motherhood, midlife, marriage, dating and everything in between.

The Northern Illinois University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will begin its 2025-2026 Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series season with discussion featuring NPR Morning Edition host and journalist Steve Inskeep.

The second annual Be the One walk to bring awareness to and end veteran suicide deaths will return to DeKalb on Sept. 21 and the public is invited.

DeKalb Park District seeks community input for a new master plan. Join the discussion on Sept. 25.

Northern Illinois University will host its 16th annual STEM Fest featuring past, present, and future technology on Sept. 20 in DeKalb.

Project leaders behind a new Marriott-branded hotel are getting a boost from the city of DeKalb.

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Adults interested in learning how to start research on their home or property can do so at a workshop at the DeKalb Public Library.

To better address safety concerns, DeKalb city leaders this week voted to impose new speed restrictions along West Bethany Road.

In a split vote this week, the DeKalb City Council shut down plans backed by a Champaign-based developer to build a data center and solar facility off Peace Road.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently announced the finalists and honorees for the 2025 Athena and Women of Accomplishment awards.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated Resource Bank’s Annie Glidden Road branch’s 25th anniversary.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists and the Kishwaukee Family YMCA will hold a “Physical Therapy After Joint Replacement” presentation as part of its Lunch and Learn Educational Series.

DeKalb city leaders joined members of the DeKalb Fire Department for the annual Patriot Day Ceremony Thursday morning at Fire Station No. 4 at 1150 S. Malta Road.

The Sycamore Lions Club will hold a cookie crawl to support Sycamore-area families fighting pediatric cancer.

As summer faded for students and staff, DeKalb School District 428 wrapped up multiple facility projects to welcome students and staff for the start of a new school year.

Since Sept. 5, at least nine people have been injured in crashes on DeKalb County roads, according to recent reports from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Deputy Jim Burgh said drivers should remember to stay off their cellphones and minimize distractions while driving

A proposed north Sycamore apartment complex backed by DeKalb-based Pappas Development was met with some sharp backlash from city residents during a public hearing this week. The plan, if approved, would build a 66-unit apartment complex west of Primm Drive.

The organizers behind DeKalb’s Day of the Dead event said they plan to proceed with the annual celebration, despite concerns related to federal immigration raids targeting the Chicago area.

Freshman enrollment is up at Northern Illinois University, and this year made up of majority first-generation college students, marking a break in a two-year incoming class slump and what officials said Tuesday shows NIU's commitment to making higher education accessible to all.

Column: The DeKalb Chamber Foundation has a new program for residents to learn about running for office. The goal is to provide a realistic and encouraging look at public service, equipping residents with the knowledge and confidence to step up as local leaders, writes Matt Duffy

Experience some real-life haunts at the historic Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb.

Authorities responded to an electrical fire at a four-story apartment building in DeKalb on Monday.

The DeKalb Fire Department will host its annual Patriot Day ceremony on Thursday to mark a somber 24 years since the terrorist attacks of 9/11. This year's memorial ceremony will be at the new fire station, 1130 S. Malta Road.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a workshop for adults to learn about smart investing.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a monthly DeKalb County Health Department information booth for residents on local available public health services.

A DeKalb mother has filed a lawsuit against DeKalb School District 428, records show. Shannon Stoker argues in the court filing that district staff neglected her son's needs when his whereabouts were unknown on his first day of Kindergarten last year.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently handed out $218,866 in scholarships to hundreds of local students for the fall semester.

Teens and adults can learn how to use a laser cutter to create a bracelet during a workshop at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Public Library will offer a seated exercise program for adults of every fitness level.

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The Paw Paw Illinois Lions Club will hold its second annual Paw Paw Festival to honor the village’s story.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a National Alliance on Mental Illness information booth for residents to learn about the organization’s resources. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

After dozens of seats were damaged at Sycamore State Theater in what was described by theater owners as an act of vandalism, the historic downtown spot has paired with Hy-Vee to raise funds for new seats.

Promise Grants support charitable community organizations serving underserved and often overlooked populations throughout DeKalb County, as well as projects related to healthcare and affordable housing within DeKalb Township.

Here's where Rooted for Good's mobile food pantry will be across DeKalb County in September. The pantry is open to all in need, no requirements necessary.

A DeKalb County public employee who’s worked for decades at the courthouse in Sycamore has been charged with defrauding the federal government’s pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program of more than $41,000, court records allege.

The DeKalb football team took on Phillips Friday night at DeKalb High School.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, and state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, will hold a coffee and conversations event for constituents to discuss state issues.

Residents can participate in wellness program as part of the Sycamore Public Library’s new Serenity Saturdays series.

The powers afforded to the oft-riddled DeKalb city clerk’s office may be more limited than in the past, but Bradley Hoey says he’s not letting it deter him from carrying out the work expected by voters. "I'm failing retirement and I'm loving it," Hoey said.