Over $1M in Federal Funds Secured for DeKalb Airport

Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) visited DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport Friday to celebrate $1,125,000 in federal funding, which Underwood secured for the airport. This funding will be used to replace the airport’s perimeter fencing, the first pha...

City Seeks Proposals for Annie Glidden North Property

The City of DeKalb is seeking proposals for the redevelopment of a City-owned property in the Annie Glidden North neighborhood.

A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been released for the acquisition of a 4.87-acre City-owned property at the northwest corner o...

DeKalb Transit Increasing Frequency of Elburn Bus Service

The DeKalb Public Transit System will be running increased frequency to and from the city of DeKalb to the Elburn METRA train station starting Tuesday January 17, 2023.

During regular service, the route 12 (Elburn) will increase its AM trips from two to fi...

Warming Centers Available

These locations have been identified as spaces to keep warm.

DeKalb Community to Inspire City Hall Mural Design

DeKalb community members are encouraged to help inspire the design for a new City Hall mural.

Two workshops are being held where the community will brainstorm on the themes that should be represented in the mosaic mural, which will be created on the south ...

Over $1M in Federal Funds Secured for DeKalb Airport

Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) visited DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport Friday to celebrate $1,125,000 in federal funding, which Underwood secured for the airport. This funding will be used to replace the airport’s perimeter fencing, the first pha...

2022 Year in Review

As we turn the page to 2023, here’s a look at some City highlights from the past year.

Road Projects Completed Across City

The City of DeKalb invested heavily in road projects in 2022, continuing its commitment to improving streets. Here are some of the project completed this past construction season.

Downtown DeKalb

Lincoln Highway, between First and Fourth Street was narrowed...