News Flash

Team Up for Clean-Up

A clean-up day has been organized by the DeKalb Citizens’ Environmental Commission (CEC) for Saturday, October 23, from 10 am to noon. Three additional groups, the Trash Squirrels, the Pathway Committee of the Kiwanis Club, and the Green Paws en...

Hours Set for Trick or Treating

Hours have been set for trick or treating.

Trick or treating in the City of DeKalb will be on Sunday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Happy Halloween!

Schedule Announced for Loose Leaf Collection

Vacuuming of Loose Leaves Will Happen Oct. 25-Dec. 3, weather permitting.

Faces of Belonging Exhibit Runs Oct. 18-Nov. 2

The photographic project promotes “belonging” among individuals who live, work, and study in DeKalb.

Important Change Regarding Your Electrical Supplier

City of DeKalb has elected not to enter into a new Electrical Aggregation Contract.

Applications Now Being Accepted for Human Services Funds

An estimated $150,000 will be available for grants through the City of DeKalb pending approval of the Fiscal Year 22 budget.

DeKalb Film Debuts at International Conference

Leaders in local government from around the country and beyond are learning about the City of DeKalb this week.

A film about the DeKalb community is being shown at the International City/County Management Association’s annual conference happening through O...

State Grant Could Help with Downtown Building Rehabs

Have you ever thought of rehabbing a building in downtown DeKalb? A new state grant could cover up to half the cost!

Gov. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced a new $50 million program to revitaliz...

Hydrant Flushing Planned for October

Flushing process improves overall water quality.

Progress Made On New Fairview Pathway

The first leg of the new Fairview Pathway received it's asphalt surface the week of September 6th.  While there are a few final items to finish such as ADA compliant access ramps at the crossings, it was an apparent success in physical product, s...

DeKalb Fire Department Secures $2.7 Million Grant

Federal SAFER grant funding to be used to hire nine additional firefighter/paramedics.

Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Schedule Announced

A five-month plan has been laid out for crafting next year’s DeKalb City budget.

The City Council Monday agreed to a schedule for creating the Fiscal Year 2022 City budget with budget discussions beginning next month and approval planned in Decem...

DeKalb Seeking Public Mural Artists

The City of DeKalb and its Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission (CCEC) are launching a new webpage to encourage the creation of more public murals and to solicit mural sites.

The initiative comes on the heels of the completion of two new pu...

DeKalb Expanding Bus Service to Large Employers

Expansion improves access to job opportunities.