Eastbound Fairview Drive at South Annie Glidden Road Closed

Eastbound access to Fairview Drive from South Annie Glidden Road will remain closed through September 29 to accommodate utility work, drainage improvements, and road reconstruction.

TIF - Taxing District Update Letter

On August 7, 2018, the City convened a meeting of the Joint Review Board to evaluate and make a recommendation on the proposed Central Business District TIF District (TIF 3). At this meeting, concerns regarding the administration of TIFs 1 and 2 were rais...

Police to Begin Enforcing Previously Lifted Parking Restrictions in the Ellwood Neighborhood

Contractors for the 2018 Street Maintenance Program have finished all the street maintenance that restricted access to some residential streets and driveway approaches in the Ellwood Neighborhood.

Citywide Yard Waste Sites Close Permanently August 31, 2018

On Friday, August 31, 2018, the citywide yard waste sites will close permanently.

Lakeshore Recycling Services Begin September 1, 2018

On September 1, 2018, Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) becomes the City’s waste hauler for garbage, recyclables, and yard waste. As we prepare for this transition, the City would like to provide a brief overview of upcoming dates and information.

Lakeshore Recycling Systems Announces Cart Delivery Schedule

Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) will begin to deliver carts on Monday, August 27, 2018.

Full Enforcement of Safe Streets Initiative Parking Restrictions Begins August 16

Phase Four of the Safe Streets Initiative establishes additional parking restrictions east of Annie Glidden Road that includes resident parking areas and parking bans from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. A breakdown of these restrictions can be seen here. A two week-gra...

Police Department Reminds Residents to "Lock It or Lose It"

The DeKalb Police Department is investigating a number of recent burglaries where vehicles were entered and property was stolen. These burglaries typically occur late at night and the suspects prey on vehicles that are left unlocked. Several incidents, wh...

Waste Management Announces Cart Collection Schedule

Waste Management (WM) has notified the City they will begin to collect their refuse and recycling carts on August 29, 30, and 31 coinciding with WM’s final pick-up days.

New Look DeKalb e-News to be Published Monthly Beginning August 1

To provide more timely information on news and events in the DeKalb community, the City of DeKalb began publishing its electronic newsletter, DeKalb e-News, monthly effective August 1. Previously, the newsletter was published bi-monthly, which often made ...

Lakeshore Recycling Systems Services Overview

On September 1, 2018, Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) becomes the City’s exclusive waste hauler for refuse (garbage), recyclables, and yard waste. As the City and LRS prepare to transition, the City would like to review the upcoming services.

No Parking Citations for Ellwood Neighborhood Residents During Street Maintenance

With construction scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, residents will experience contractor-imposed parking restrictions in addition to the restrictions recently implemented under Phase II of the Safe Streets Initiative.

2018 Street Maintenance Program Begins July 11, 2018

On July 11, 2018, Curran Contracting Company (Curran) will begin the 2018 Street
Maintenance Program. This year’s program will focus on three geographic areas
throughout the City and conclude with a citywide crack-filling schedule.

MetroNet to Begin Construction of Fiber Optic Network in DeKalb August 1

Beginning August 1, 2018, MetroNet, Inc. will begin the process of installing a fiber optic network that will bring their high-speed internet, television, and phone service to DeKalb.

In April 2018, the City Council approved a non-exclusive cable televisio...

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...

Extreme Heat... Are You Prepared?

Be prepared for hot and humid conditions. 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 activities. 

Heat...

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...