DeKalb

DeKalb is known for a lot of things: corn, its university, Cindy Crawford… But one of the hidden gems of the city is the little golden pillow of fried dough known as The Beer Nugget. We explore its origins and try to answer the question, "why aren't these EVERYWHERE?"

And if it has, is it enough to keep the state's promise of all schools reaching adequate funding in 10 years?

Education during COVID-19 has been really hard. But it's been uniquely challenging for our youngest students. Hear firsthand how teachers tried to get them the help they need in a year when it was the hardest to do that.

DeKalb elementary school principal Rheon Gibson enters Teachers' Lounge to talk about his children's book series 'Dizz Wizz' and starting as a principal during COVID.

It’s been just over a year since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. During that time, northern Illinois protests mirrored national calls against…

Following the consolidated elections earlier this month, three new members will soon take seats on the DeKalb School Board.On the campaign trail, voters…

A northern Illinois church is bringing back its free monthly Sunday dinners after they were interrupted by the pandemic. Vicki Boone is a volunteer at…

A year since classes were canceled due to COVID-19, the DeKalb Public School District announced a return to full week in-person instruction. All grade…

The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County and WNIJ hosted a virtual, public forum where candidates for the DeKalb Township Supervisor had the…

The DeKalb Public Library, the League of Women Voters of DeKalb County and WNIJ hosted a virtual, public Mayoral Forum where candidates for the City of…