Ward 6 Meeting - July 22, 2020

Extreme Heat...Are You Prepared?

Very hot and humid conditions are in the forecast. These hot and humid conditions may lead to an increased risk of heat-related stress and illness, particularly for the very young, the elderly, and those participating in strenuous outdoor activities.

TIF Forensic Audit Report Complete; Results Shared with City

On May 27, 2020, States Attorney Rick Amato informed the City of DeKalb that the forensic audit report of the City’s tax increment financing (TIF) program was complete and posted on the County’s website. This was the first opportunity ...

Facebook's DeKalb Data Center

Today, we announced that Facebook will be building its newest data center in DeKalb, Illinois!

Request for Proposals for the Redevelopment of the Former City Hall Property

The City of DeKalb is inviting proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of the entire city block of the former city hall building.

A Message from City Manager Bill Nicklas

TDR-1 Fuselage finds a new home

A World War II Navy drone built at Wurlitzer and GE here in DeKalb during the early 1940s has come back to the Airport. Working with the Prairie State Aviation Museum in Bloomington, Illinois, Tom Cleveland, Airport Manager, was able to secure the return ...

USO Hangar Swing Dance

For the fifth year in a row, the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport went back to the 1940s with the annual USO Hangar Swing dance event. This event is traditionally held each year in later October. One of the many great events that happen at the Airpot.

Stearman Biplane

You never know what might stop on by at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport. This is a Stearman Biplane that was recently at the airport. Many other historic planes of this nature come through our doors every day.

Airport Services

The DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport is a full-service airport. From fueling up, to unloading cargo, de-icing in the cold midwestern winter, or storing your aircraft do have it all.

FTA Thanks the Transit Industry for COVID-19 Response

The transit industry has been hard hit by the COVID-19 public health emergency. But, every day, we continue to see the resiliency of the industry and the commitment of its workers. In this two-minute video message, FTA Acting Administrator K. Jane William...

Face Coverings Required as of May 1st, 2020

To remain compliant with Governor Pritzker’s recent modified Stay at Home order, all public transit passengers shall be required to wear a face covering when riding a Huskie Line or TransVAC vehicle.  A face covering is considered as a ...

Reduced Service Extended through August 23rd