A DeKalb County Courthouse employee pleaded not guilty this week after being indicted on charges of defrauding the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program out of more than $41,000.

Rooted For Good released a list of November locations for Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, with no requirements necessary.

From can opener collection drives and Family Service Agency programs to local businesses stepping up, here are some other ways you can help keep DeKalb County locals fed amid SNAP uncertainty.

A DeKalb couple has opened their latest muse: an art gallery and art supply store, 125 N. First St., Suite D. downtown. Off The Tracks Art Supply will hold a grand opening at 5 p.m. Friday.

While nothing is yet official, some taxpayers could pay less to the Sycamore Community School District 427 on their next property tax bill than they did this year, according to district documents.

An estimated $7.9 million tentative property tax levy was approved by the DeKalb Park Board, though the public still has a chance to weigh in before a final vote. The increased levy is needed for operating expenses, executive director Paul Zepezauer said.

As the DeKalb City Council considers this year's property tax levy options, residents can weigh in before a final vote expected in November. Here's what your bill could look like under the current proposal

Multiple free food options exist across DeKalb County to serve those in need regularly. Here's a list:

"Don’t feel like you can’t come and get food:" With one day to go before a potential federal cut-off of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, DeKalb County area food pantries are preparing for what some said could be an influx of local families in need.

Sycamore trailed 23-19 after a lopsided loss in the first set on Thursday in the Class 3A Rochelle Regional championship. But they stormed back to win the second set, then won a third-set that featured 15 ties to claim the regional crown, 13-25, 26-24, 25-23.