DeKalb County

Local businesses have struggled to stay afloat during the pandemic. Seventeen percent of U.S. restaurants have closed due to COVID-19. They’ve swung from…

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected incidences of substance abuse, and how people struggling with addiction are treated. Social distancing and isolation…

DeKalb County is making some progress on vaccinations.As of Thursday evening, the Health Department reports they’ve given out vaccines to at least 2,700…

The annual tally of people who are homeless in the Rockford region is going to be more challenging this year. That’s due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Area health care providers like Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb are currently vaccinating their health care workers. Reporter Chase Cavanaugh spoke with…

DeKalb County saw record levels of investment and development in 2020.That’s according to the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation. Executive…

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported 2,120 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 20…

The Voluntary Action Center, a northern Illinois community service organization, lost its paratransit contract with the City of DeKalb.The nonprofit…

The DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder recently fielded questions about the general election at a virtual town hall. Dozens of people called in to the…

The League of Women Voters is becoming more active in DeKalb County.The DeKalb County branch of the League was founded about 100 years ago as a…