Meet the artist behind new downtown DeKalb mural celebrating America250

DeKalb native to lead 161st Elks convention in Chicago

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently announced DeKalb native and National President of the Elks, Bryan Klatt, will preside over the 161st National Convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Sycamore authorizes $1.4M in contracts for road projects in June

The Sycamore City Council this month approved more than $1.4 million worth of contracts for road projects throughout the city.

Hillcrest Covenant Church gets approval from DeKalb city to expand

A local church was given the green light this week to proceed with its facility and parking lot expansion plans.

DeKalb city leaders approve Project Big Lakes development

Plans for an unidentified company behind a major development codenamed Project Big Lakes in DeKalb are a go, after a pair of unanimous votes taken this week by the DeKalb City Council.

Former Sycamore school board member says she’s concerned by recent board actions

Kriss Wrenn, who served on the Sycamore District 427 school board for more than a decade, said she went to this week's board meeting because of recent decisions to restructure the district's administrative offices.