AOPA helps drone operators unravel FAA rules

Confused about the rules and regulations of flying a drone? This article from the AOPA helps sort out some of the commonly asked questions.

FAA Expands Online Small Unmanned Aircraft Registration

(Source: FAA News & Update Bulletin)

FAA Expands Online Small Unmanned Aircraft Registration
Thursday, March 31 – Starting today, owners of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) used for commercial, public and other non-model aircraft operations ...Read on...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING ON CHANGES TO PUBLIC TRANSIT

The DeKalb-Sycamore Area Transportation Study and the City of DeKalb are announcing a public comment period from Friday, June 1, 2018 to through Monday, July 16, 2018 to receive public comments on changes in bus service in DeKalb and Sycamore, IL schedule...

Transit Integration Open Houses

Meetings will be held at:

• June 11 3:00 - 5:00 PM - Civic Apartments 350 Grant St., Sycamore
• June 12 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - NIU Main Campus Founders Memorial Library
• June 13 3:00 - 5:00 PM - DeKalb County Community Foundation 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore
• June 25 4:...

New Residents

Electricity bill information for new residents...

Extreme Heat... Are You Prepared?

Very hot and humid conditions are forecast for later this week. These hot and humid conditions may lead to an increased risk of heat related stress and illness, particularly for the very young, the elderly, and those participating in strenuous outdoor act...

Extreme Heat... Are You Prepared?

Very hot and humid conditions are forecast for later this week. These hot and humid conditions may lead to an increased risk of heat related stress and illness, particularly for the very young, the elderly, and those participating in strenuous outdoor act...

National Homebuilder Breaks Ground in Devonaire Farms

On Wednesday, D.R. Horton, a national homebuilder, broke ground on the construction of a new model home in the Devonaire Farms subdivision. This model home, located at 1705 Sunglow Lane, is the first of several new homes the builder has planned for lots t...

Transit Integration Open Houses Scheduled for June

The DeKalb-Sycamore Area Transportation Study (DSATS), in partnership with the Voluntary Action Center and Northern Illinois University, has scheduled several open houses to discuss the integration of the TransVAC and Huskie Line bus systems. The integrat...

Surplus City Property Offered for Sale through Online Public Auction

The public is invited to view and bid on several vehicles owned by the City of DeKalb, which have been deemed surplus property and are now offered for sale through an online public auction. Items currently up for auction include:

• 1999 Elgin Pelican Street ...

Illinois Tollway Update on the Closure of Annie Glidden Road Ramps to/from I-88

The WB entrance ramp to I-88 from Annie Glidden will reopen on May 10.

Monthly E-Waste Collections Return on May 5, 2018

Public Works would like to remind residents DC Trash has reinstated its monthly electronic waste (e-waste) collection program. The collections begin this Saturday, May 5, at 9:00 A.M.

City Encourages Participation in the Paint-A-Plug Program

The City of DeKalb Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission is pleased to announce the Paint-A-Plug Program, which encourages community members to “adopt” a fire hydrant in the community. By adopting a fire hydrant, partici...

Illinois Tollway to Begin Resurfacing, Interchange Construction Project; City Encourages the Public

In April, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) will begin work to resurface the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) from Sugar Grove to Rochelle.

Fire Truck Naming Contest

Website Updates Introduction

City of DeKalb staff is hard at work maintaining and updating its website to ensure the best user experience possible for DeKalb citizens. This page will serve as landing page for large website updates and additions. The website update newsflash will incl...Read on...