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 Seeking Proposals for Refuse, Recyclables & Yard Waste Collection Services

A Request for Proposals has been released for Refuse, Recyclables and Yard Waste Collection Services in the City of DeKalb.

The City wishes to provide residents with comprehensive and high-quality services and intends to enter into a waste disposal contrac...

Park and Ride Bus Service Starting for Elburn METRA Station

The DeKalb Public Transit System is pleased to announce the first Park and Ride for the Route 12 (Elburn route).

The City of DeKalb’s Frost lot, which is located on E. Locust St. between North 6th St and North 7th St, will become the first lot that commute...

Curbside Yard Waste Pickup Resumes April 1

LRS will resume seasonal collection of landscape waste on regularly scheduled pickup days beginning April 1.

Residents are reminded of general guidelines:

• Landscape waste must be placed in approved biodegradable landscape waste bags or open garbage cans not...

Oversized Vehicle Restrictions Taking Effect

Beginning February 27, 2023, at 12:01 A.M. the City of DeKalb will prohibit oversized vehicles from traveling on specific roads. The restriction shall remain in effect until further notice.

Current weather conditions contribute to a phenomenon known as the...

Bridge Replacements Underway

The bridges over the Kishwaukee River for both North First Street and Lucinda Avenue are now closed for reconstruction, with substantial completion and return of traffic access programmed for mid-August of this year.

The North First Street bridge, construc...

DeKalb Transit Increases Frequency of Elburn Bus Service

The DeKalb Public Transit System is running increased frequency to and from the city of DeKalb to the Elburn METRA train station.

During regular service, the route 12 (Elburn) has increased its AM trips from two to five trips each morning and from one trip...

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...