A new shop promising a special curated collection of decoration and design essentials has found a home in the landmark downtown Fargo block in DeKalb, its owner said.

The facility, 220 College Ave. in DeKalb, will serve area youth ages 14 to 18 and be the first of its kind in DeKalb County.

A DeKalb man was jailed and denied release this week after being accused of sexually abusing a minor in a Walmart bathroom in December 2024, according to court records. Police said he had a history of approaching minors at the DeKalb Walmart.

DeKalb County has warming centers throughout DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa free to use and open to all looking for shelter during the cold season and winter weather.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb will host an indoor farmers and artisans market fundraiser Saturday, meant to raise funds to finance a new roof.

Though a groundbreaking already marked the ceremonial start to a new facility for a DeKalb-based domestic violence crisis shelter, the nonprofit behind the build still needs final approval from the city for construction. The amended plan will go before a city commission on Monday

A DeKalb man who was shot by police during a confrontation after he wielded a knife inside a car dealership won’t spend any time in prison, though he pleaded guilty this week to attempted armed robbery, court records show.

Area nonprofits that offer programming for DeKalb County youth are invited to apply for grant funding.

Column: With only a few short days to prepare for the championship games, which were rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 3, the DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau team stepped up to assist

The world-renowned pianist and composer returns to the stage with a heartwarming concert experience that celebrates the season through music, storytelling and holiday cheer.

The Kishwaukee Concert Band will perform a holiday concert to celebrate the band’s and community ensemble musicians who perform for the love of music.

Rooted for Good – a nonprofit working to address hunger and expand access to healthy, sustainably grown foods – is about 30% of the way toward funding a new $6 million headquarters on DeKalb’s northwest side.

The Fellowship Baptist Church will host a drive-thru Nativity on Dec. 18 for the community to celebrate Christmas.

Six area programs that address hunger, medical resources, social services, education, mental health and community building for the elderly recently received funding boosts through the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

The Federated Church of Sycamore will host its annual cookie and candy sale on Dec. 19 to support the church preschool’s programs.

When local homeowners get their tax bills in 2026, they could find themselves owing about $350 more to DeKalb School District 428.

After a crowded public hearing that lasted 2.5 hours where dozens of residents spoke Monday night, the DeKalb City Council unanimously approved a massive 560-acre data center. The votes came less than a month after the project first became known to the public.

On Monday, the DeKalb City Council is expected to vote on a proposed 560-acre data center development by Edged, a division of infrastructure technology company Endeavour Energy. Here's what we know so far

Correction: The DeKalb County Forest Preserve isn’t behind an online post circulating against a proposed 560-acre DeKalb data center, an agency staffer told Shaw Local on Monday.

Adults of all fitness abilities are invited to two seated fitness sessions at the DeKalb Public Library.

A vacant DeKalb home for sale is no longer inhabitable due to a fire on Friday, authorities said.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform its Holidays Pops: Winter Wonderland concert Dec. 12 and 14.

Officials and staff with Safe Passage hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday to mark the start of construction for a long-awaited new and expanded shelter in DeKalb, for those experiencing domestic violence.

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The DeKalb Public Library will host an after-hours concert featuring Arcomusical on Dec. 12.

The DeKalb American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a Wreaths Across America campaign to provide holiday wreaths for DeKalb County residents to buy for veterans and veteran gravesites.

A 19-year employee from DeKalb who works as a nurse case manager at the Marklund Hyde Center near Geneva was named Employee of the Year.

The DeKalb Public Library will host an event for residents to create a gingerbread house box to store small Christmas gifts.

More than 170 people have signed an online petition against Endeavour Energy’s proposed 560-acre Edged data center development in DeKalb. The City Council is expected to vote on the development Monday.

There’s still a ways to go before TD Ryan’s annual Freezin’ For Food drive meets last year’s totals, he said. Donations are welcome at the Hy-Vee parking lot near the gas station from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

DeKalb Township recently was awarded the Innovative Senior Program of the Year Award in recognition of the success of its Wise and Well Senior Summit.

Kishwaukee College will host a commencement ceremony for its fall semester graduates this month.

At-risk youth could soon find refuge if they ever become homeless in or around DeKalb.

Elected officials, local leaders and staff at DeKalb-based Safe Passage, which provides shelter to those facing domestic violence, gathered Friday on Franklin Street to break ground on a new facility expected to expand resources and rooms for those in need.

Santa Claus made his way to DeKalb Thursday night during the annual Lights on Lincoln and Santa Comes to Town event hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

The Lutheran Church of St. John will host a live Nativity and chili supper on Dec. 13 to celebrate Christmas.

Launched in 2023, NIU's Huskie Harvest has recovered more than 20,000 pounds of food to date, and provided more than 30,000 meals to students. But the need is growing. “We deliver between 700 and 800 meals a week, and we can’t keep up,” Nancy Prange said.

The Kishwaukee United Way board of directors recently appointed Andy McFarlane as its new executive director.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform two Holiday Pops Concerts: ‘Winter Wonderland" to celebrate the holiday season.

Bitter cold on its way to DeKalb County this week isn’t enough to stop TD Ryan from doing what he does best: Freezing for food. The former radio host’s annual Freezin’ For Food collection drive, in its 25th year, runs Thursday through Saturday.

A new furniture store promising high-quality finds that keep up with the latest trends has set up shop along Sycamore Road in DeKalb.

Santa Claus himself will visit DeKalb County this week in multiple places to ring in the most wonderful time of the year. On Thursday, DeKalb's annual Lights on Lincoln event will move indoors.

The Rock Falls boys basketball team traveled to DeKalb Tuesday night to take on the Barbs in a nonconference contest.

It was standing room only Monday night as dozens of DeKalb residents turned out despite the snowy weather to share their thoughts on a proposed 560-acre Endeavour Energy data center. The project got support from a city commission, and next heads to the City Council.

Northern Illinois University, Kishwaukee and Waubonsee colleges, are grappling with artficial intelligence, a changing work landscape and the loss of federal funding.

DeKalb area shoppers have a new option for stocking up on groceries and hair and beauty essentials with the recent opening of Uptown Mini Market on the city’s northwest side in the former Fanatico Italian Restaurant building.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation will host its annual breakfast Dec. 2 for the community to learn more about regional economic trends. Event highlights include a chat with NIU, Kishwaukee and Waubonsee college presidents.

Discussion Monday during the DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission hearing centered on the proposed 560-acre data center on DeKalb's south side. Infrastructure technology company Endeavour Energy has been named as the company behind Edged, the name of the proposed data center.

DeKalb School District 428 this month clarified plans for a new preschool to increase pre-kindergarten classroom space without a referendum. Some educators and parents voiced concerns about a secondary proposal to rework which buildings 5th through 8th graders attend school.

The open house will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 and feature free tours of the award-winning exhibit “FOOD: Gathering Around the Table.”