DeKalb Chamber executive director participates in program master class

Remembering Alando “O” Farmer, 55, the namesake behind Big O’s Barbecue in DeKalb

Alando “O” Farmer, the owner and namesake behind Big O’s Barbecue in DeKalb, whose loved ones said they are remembering him for his commitment to the community and devotion to a higher power, died May 16. He was 55.

DeKalb School District 428 finalizes purchase of transition center property

Leaders from DeKalb School District 428 have agreed to a deal to purchase the property used to house its transition program for special education students ages 18 to 22.

Foundation distributes $119K to 18 DeKalb County nonprofits

Eighteen local organizations will receive a share of $119,900 in Community Needs Grants from the DeKalb County Community Foundation to help local programming.

DeKalb residents invited to Ward 7 meeting June 3

DeKalb Ward 7 residents are invited to attend a meeting on June 3 led by 7th Ward Alderman John Walker to discuss issues, opportunities and concerns in the city of DeKalb.

Pair of Kaneland relays second at state, Will Rosenow second for Sycamore in shot put

Colton VanDyke, Jackson Boryc, Noah Cornell and Benjamin Karl were second for Kaneland in the 4x100 and 4x200, Will Rosenow was second for Sycamore in the shot put, Martin Ledbetter and Parker Murry take third and fourth in 1A, plus more from state track.