News Flash

Corn Fest Parking Lot & Road Closures

DeKalb Corn Fest is just a few days away! It happens in downtown DeKalb this Friday through Sunday. The following road and parking lot closures are needed for the event.

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m.

The carnival is located in the City lots of Glidden, Ellwood, ...

DeKalb Seeking Next City Engineer

A hiring incentive is available for this position.

Prepare for Summertime Heat

Cooling centers available.

LRS Pick-up Time

Customers of the City of DeKalb’s waste and recycling collector, LRS, are asked to set out their waste, recycling and yard waste at the curb by 6 a.m. on their pick-up day.

This time allows drivers to begin their routes when it is cooler, avoidin...

Lead Service Line Replacement Update

Thank you to those participating in the no-cost Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Your commitment is helping to make DeKalb a lead-free community, and your support goes a long way in protecting public health.

Replacement Work Begins July 22

Work will b...

ComEd Schedules Tree Trimmings

The City has been informed by ComEd that the utility will be trimming trees, branches and other vegetation near power lines in the next three months.

This work will primarily occur in the City’s northwest quadrant. The specific streets are highli...

2024 Water Quality Report Released

The City of DeKalb Water Division is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), also known as the Water Quality Report. This annual report outlines the quality of drinking water delivered to residents from January 1 thro...

Fire Hydrant Maintenance Underway

The City of DeKalb will be performing maintenance and flushing of all fire hydrants beginning in June.

Members of the DeKalb Fire Department and Public Works Utility Division will be in your neighborhood inspecting hydrants. As part of the work, the caps o...

Construction Updates

Follow the progress on the Street Maintenance Program & the Lucinda Ave. & Normal Rd. roundabout.

Curbside Yard Waste Pickup Resumes in April

LRS will resume seasonal collection of landscape waste on regularly scheduled pickup days beginning April 1st.

Residents are reminded of general guidelines:

• Landscape waste must be placed in approved biodegradable landscape waste bags or open garbage cans n...

Community Concerns Regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Community Concerns Regarding Immigration and Customs EnforcementJanuary 20, 2025

In response to a number of citizen concerns and inquiries regarding the City's potential role in immigration and customs enforcement, the following information may be...