TDR-1 Fuselage finds a new home

A World War II Navy drone built at Wurlitzer and GE here in DeKalb during the early 1940s has come back to the Airport. Working with the Prairie State Aviation Museum in Bloomington, Illinois, Tom Cleveland, Airport Manager, was able to secure the return ...

Stearman Biplane

You never know what might stop on by at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport. This is a Stearman Biplane that was recently at the airport. Many other historic planes of this nature come through our doors every day.

Airport Services

The DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport is a full-service airport. From fueling up, to unloading cargo, de-icing in the cold midwestern winter, or storing your aircraft do have it all.

Huskie Line Fixed Route Buses to Operate Full Service Schedule Beginning Tuesday, January 18, 2022

The City of DeKalb's fixed route transit system, Huskie Line, will begin operating a Full Service schedule on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  To review route times and schedules, please visit the Full Service schedule page to gather more information....

City of DeKalb Public Transit System to Remain Fare Free Through 2021

At the Monday, July 12 City Council meeting, Council directed staff to maintain fare free public transit through December 31, 2021.  The City's transit system has operated fare free since March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Warming Centers Available

To help DeKalb residents weather the winter months, warming centers are available. Please contact the facility before traveling out into the cold to ensure availability, especially on holidays and during severe weather events. 

The days and times ...

DeKalb Year in Review

A look at City highlights from 2021.

DeKalb Data Center Releases 2021 Community Highlights

See how the DeKalb Data Center supported local educational and community organizations.

DeKalb Airport Creates $22M in Economic Impact

A new statewide study shows DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport is an economic engine in DeKalb County that produced $22 million in economic impact in 2019.

The Illinois Aviation Impact Study completed by the Illinois Department of Transportation Aeronautics D...

Council Approves Agreement to Aid Sale of Three Hunter-Owned Complexes

An agreement has been approved by the DeKalb City Council to aid the sale of three Hunter-owned apartment complexes and improve the quality of life for the tenants.

The Council voted unanimously Dec. 2 to provide a $1 million incentive to Clear Investment ...

Seasonal Parking Restrictions Begin

The City of DeKalb's Department of Public Works reminds residents that Seasonal Parking Restrictions begin December 1, and are in effect December 1 through March 31 regardless of weather conditions. Check for parking restrictions before you park....

Important Change Regarding Your Electrical Supplier

City of DeKalb has elected not to enter into a new Electrical Aggregation Contract.

DeKalb Film Debuts at International Conference

Leaders in local government from around the country and beyond are learning about the City of DeKalb this week.

A film about the DeKalb community is being shown at the International City/County Management Association’s annual conference happening through O...

DeKalb Expanding Bus Service to Large Employers

Expansion improves access to job opportunities.