DeKalb County

The Safe-T Act touches upon several aspects of the criminal justice system, including changing how defendants are treated before they are sentenced.

Dekalb County Clerk Doug Johnson made the announcement several weeks after the November general election on his last day in office.

In a 20-to-2 vote the DeKalb County Board moved forward with the sale of the DeKalb Rehab and Nursing Home Center.

The DeKalb County Board is expected to take the last vote on the sale of its nursing home to a for-profit company on Oct. 19.

Tribal nation leaders say there's hope if the legislation becomes law, it will correct an injustice made nearly 200 years ago.

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…