News Flash

Road postings lifted

Road postings are no longer in effect in DeKalb.

The prohibition on oversize vehicles on certain roadways is being lifted now that the freeze/thaw cycle is complete. The postings are done to help protect the roadways during this time.

Normal weight limits a...

Exhibits and Conversations Promote Belonging in DeKalb

DeKalb, Ill. -- While the pandemic has been keeping people apart, the City of DeKalb, Northern Illinois University and a collection of local agencies have been working to bring the DeKalb community closer together through the Belonging initiative.

The init...

More COVID-19 Assistance Made Available

More relief is being offered to small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19.

The US Small Business Administration is tripling the amount small businesses and nonprofit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan pro...

Draft 2021 CGBD Action Plan Released

The Consolidated Plan is a five-year plan that provides a unified vision for developing actions designed to address housing and community development needs. Development of the Plan is a collaborative process that creates the opportunity for citizen partic...

DeKalb Names Next Police Chief

David Byrd is coming from the Illinois State Police where he is a Colonel and the Deputy Director of the Division of Patrol.

Yard Waste Pickup Begins April 1

Landscape waste can be put into biodegradable bags, open garbage cans or tied into bundles.

Hazardous Household Waste Collection Resumes in April

Contact Lakeshore Recycling Systems for a pickup.

COVID-19 Vaccine Notification

Sign up with the DeKalb County Health Department to be notified when you or your organization can receive the COVID-19 vaccine.