DeKalb County Online

01/09/2026

https://www.dekalbcountyonline.com/welcome-to-funme-events-pubs-castles-of-ireland-october-6th-2026-9-days-8-nights/

Day 1 Dublin City Tour & Jameson Distillery Bow St. Day 2 Kilkenny Tour & Sullivan’s Taproom Day 3 Blarney Castle & Killarney + Tasting Day 4 Di**le Peninsula & Celtic Whiskey Bar Experience Day 5 Cliffs of Moher & Galway + Tasting Day 6 Quiet Man Museum and Walking…

01/09/2026

https://www.dekalbcountyonline.com/playgroup-for-children-with-special-needs-continues-at-library-3/

01/09/2026

https://www.dekalbcountyonline.com/stem-cafes-return-to-library-with-robotics-demo/

(DeKalb) – In partnership with NIU STEAM, DeKalb Public Library’s monthly Teen & Family STEM Cafés are back in the new year!  Join us on Thursday, January 15, for a presentation by the NIU Robotics club followed by hands-on activities related to robotics. This free presentation is for teens, ...

01/09/2026

https://www.dekalbcountyonline.com/library-hosts-2d-animation-class/

(DeKalb) – The primitive act of throwing objects is a common action which every aspiring animator ought to learn. Join us at the DeKalb Public Library on Friday, January 16, for a 2D animation class! Using pencils and paper, participants will animate a simple character throwing a snowball. This p...

01/09/2026

https://www.dekalbcountyonline.com/dekalb-chamber-2025-business-of-the-year-voting-available/

DeKalb, IL. January 8, 2026 – The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses and nonprofit organizations that have contributed to DeKalb’s growth and success each year with its Business of the Year and Nonprofit Organization Award. The 2025 Business of the Year finalists include Bockman’...

01/09/2026

https://www.dekalbcountyonline.com/job-jitters-young-illinoisans-rank-among-the-most-upbeat-about-job-prospects-in-2026/

Poll of 3,011 respondents ages 18-25. Naperville the most optimistic city in the state. Infographic included. For years, young people have been warned that robots are coming for their jobs. Now they are watching that prophecy shuffle a little closer. With youth unemployment inching upward and headli...

01/09/2026

https://www.dekalbcountyonline.com/midday-classic-movies-hosted-by-library-2/

(DeKalb) – Do you love talking about movies? Are you a fan of movies from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s? This is where you belong. Movie trivia included. Join us at DeKalb Public Library’s Midday Movie Classics. On Friday, January 16, we will watch The Outlaw Josey Wales (PG).Josey Wal...

01/09/2026

https://www.dekalbcountyonline.com/barbed-wire-roller-derby-visits-the-library/

(DeKalb) – Did you know that DeKalb has a roller derby team? Formerly known as the “Barbed Wire Betties”, the “Barbed Wire Roller Derby” has been training and competing since 2012. Join us at the DeKalb Public Library on Saturday, January 17, at 2:00 p.m., to get to know the team,…

01/09/2026

https://www.dekalbcountyonline.com/dolly-parton-imagination-library-celebration/

(DeKalb) – Dolly Parton will be 80 years old this month, and the DeKalb Public Library is celebrating in style! On Saturday, January 17, bring your little ones for a fun-filled event featuring cookies, crafts, dancing, and storytelling.  You can also take your picture with a Dolly Parton life-si...

01/09/2026

https://www.dekalbcountyonline.com/1-in-5-illinoisans-say-januarys-self-improvement-culture-is-harming-their-mental-health/

3,014 adults polled. Equivelant to 1,793,319 Illinoisans. Infographic map included. January is supposed to feel like a fresh start. Instead, for millions of Americans, it feels more like a monthly performance review they didn’t ask for.  A new survey commissioned by A Mission for Michael explores...

01/09/2026

https://www.dekalbcountyonline.com/nursing-information-sessions-scheduled/

Two hour-long information sessions for candidates interested in enrolling in IVCC’s nursing program are scheduled in January and February 2026.  “We will discuss the entire process of admission into the nursing program, including requirements for admission, pre-requisites, and more,” sa...

01/07/2026

https://www.dekalbcountyonline.com/health-department-hosts-booth-at-library-7/

(DeKalb) – Join DeKalb County Health Department staff at the DeKalb Public Library on Tuesday, January 20, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., to learn about the services provided right here in DeKalb County. Staff will have general information about programs including WIC, immunizations, and healthcare en...