2023 Consolidated Election Candidate Pre-Filing Notice

The City of DeKalb will be accepting candidate petition packets for the Consolidated election to be held on April 4, 2023, beginning December 12, 2022, through December 19, 2022 (excluding weekend days). Please refer to the attached Press Release for deta...

City Seeking Proposals on Downtown Property

The City of DeKalb is seeking proposals for the redevelopment of a City-owned property on the south side of the downtown.

A request for proposals (RFP) has been released for the acquisition of the City-owned parcel at the southwest corner of Grove Street a...

Keep the Wreaths Red

The DeKalb Fire Department is pleased to announce its 26th annual Red Wreath Program. Since 1986, DeKalb Fire Department has displayed lighted wreaths as a visual reminder of home fire safety during the holiday season.

On Thanksgiving Day, DeKalb firefight...

Warming Centers Available

These locations have been identified as spaces to keep warm.

Road Projects Completed Across City

The City of DeKalb invested heavily in road projects in 2022, continuing its commitment to improving streets. Here are some of the project completed this past construction season.

Downtown DeKalb

Lincoln Highway, between First and Fourth Street was narrowed...

DeKalb Police Veteran Named Crime-Free Bureau Director

A 28-year veteran of the DeKalb Police Department has been selected to lead the City’s new Crime-Free Bureau.

Bob Redel, a Commander in the Police Department, was introduced as the Bureau’s Director at Monday’s City Council me...