Commissioner Robert Patrick, District 1, motioned to delay a full vote for two weeks to account for discussion of the substitute, the rate increases and the bonding options, so commissioners could go over the details of the funding balance requirements and revenue needs to make the project successful.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that the application period for the 2025-26 Illinois Sheriffs' Association's Scholarship Program is now open. In a press release, DeKalb County S

DeKalb County police started these one-stop-shop hiring events last year. The department hosts them quarterly. They include psychological exams and other job screening protocols. Major Nicole Rutland said the department is always looking for good men and women to wear the badge.

Ira Sigler was arrested for the 2008 murder of Terrance Watkins in DeKalb County. The task force solved the case using advanced forensics.

Jan. 22, 7:20 p.m.Atlanta Public Schools will be open on Thursday, Jan. 23, with a two-hour delay. The delayed bell schedule:– Elementary school: 9:45 a.m.– Middle school: 11:15 a.m.– High school: 10:30 a.

DeKalb County has lifted the state of emergency put in place due to winter weather earlier this week. CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced it had been lifted on Thursday, Jan. 23.

ComEd is planning to build a new transmission line in DeKalb County, Ill., to meet growing energy demand and reinforce grid reliability. If approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), the Kishwaukee Area Reliability Extension

DeKalb County’s sewer system overflows so frequently, polluting waterways with harmful bacteria, that the county is in violation of the federal Clean Water Act.

DeKalb County announces its 41st annual MLK celebration with Dr. Jamal Bryant speaking on justice and nonviolence.

DeKalb County lifted its State of Emergency on Thursday, but officials are still urging drivers to be cautious while driving at night after this week's snow.

Local and state officials are warning the public about severe winter weather that will arrive overnight on Sunday, Jan. 19.

The Trump administration’s weekend immigration sweeps that included nearly 1,000 arrests and have chilled many immigrant communities were followed by another blitz: A barrage of video and photos from the federal government showing agents in tactical gear and vests emblazoned with “Police ICE” and “Homeland Security” taking cuffed suspects away.