The City Council will meet jointly with the Finance Advisory Committee Mon. as work on the 2025 budget moves forward. The meeting will review the revenue and expenditure assumptions that have been developed to craft the City budget for next year. Agenda: tinyurl.com/2s46nfd8.

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission Monday will review the Final Development Plan for a four-story Marriott branded hotel at 902 Peace Road. The full meeting agenda can be found here: tinyurl.com/vhdw7z3z. Please note the alternate location for Monday's meeting.

Corn Fest will be held in downtown DeKalb from Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25. The first parking lot closures being Tuesday evening, Aug. 20, while road closures begin on Thursday, Aug. 22.🌽🌽We hope to see you in Downtown DeKalb!🌽🌽

The DeKalb Fire Department Monday welcomed new Firefighter/Paramedics Brian Mayer, Jacob Watson, Tabitha Long and Tyler Christopherson. A swearing-in and pinning ceremony was held at Fire Station One. #proudlydekalb

ICYMI… A third opportunity to attend an informational meeting on the DeKalb City Clerk referendum is scheduled for Wed., Aug. 21. City officials will be on hand at the meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Second Floor Training Room at the DeKalb Police Department.

A new mural in downtown DeKalb salutes military veterans while honoring the sacrifice of service members who gave their lives for our country. The mural is on the Plaza DeKalb building overlooking Van Buer Plaza. Read more: cityofdekalb.com/CivicAlerts.as… #proudlydekalb

The DeKalb City Council Monday will begin a transparent process as it considers creating a TIF District to promote the redevelopment of South Fourth Street. More information is included with the full meeting agenda: tinyurl.com/yk8e2zyc

🌽The corn is already being consumed at Corn Fest in downtown DeKalb! Full event information is available at cornfest.com. #proudlydekalb 🌽

🌽A healthy crowd turned out for the corn boil at DeKalb Corn Fest! Full event information at cornfest.com.🌽

🐾🐺🐾Happy first day of classes, Huskies! Be sure to leave your paw prints all over DeKalb visiting the great stores, restaurants and attractions the City offers.🐾🐺🐾

🌽🌽We hope everyone had as much fun as we did at DeKalb Corn Fest! ✍️Did anyone get Mark McGrath’s autograph?✍️Thank you to the Corn Fest Board and all the event volunteers for making this huge community get together happen! #proudlydekalb🌽🌽

The City of DeKalb is now hiring Telecommunicators! For more information or to apply please visit our website: governmentjobs.com/careers/cityof…

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes & the City Council presented a proclamation to the Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center celebrating the 150th anniversary of Glidden’s "The Winner” barbed wire patent & encouraging attendance of Barbed Wire Weekend. barbedwireweekend.com

🟧🐦‍⬛⬛️DeKalb takes on Sycamore Friday night in the FNBO Challenge at Huskie Stadium! The dedication and hard work of all the student athletes make this community proud! Go Barbs! #proudlydekalb🟧🐦‍⬛⬛️

🎉🎉At Monday’s DeKalb City Council meeting, Mayor Cohen Barnes issued a proclamation honoring DeKalb’s senior citizens. Our senior citizens bring knowledge and experience to our community, and many serve as leaders, mentors and volunteers. Thank you, seniors!🎉🎉#proudlydekalb

DeKalb municipal offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, for the Labor Day holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Have a fun & safe weekend!

🐾🐺🐾It’s a big day in #HuskieNation! NIU hosts Western Illinois for the season and home opener! Kickoff is at 2:30. If you’re heading to game, wear 🔴RED!🔴#GoHuskies! #proudlydekalb🐾🐺🐾

Mayor Cohen Barnes has issued a proclamation declaring September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the City of DeKalb. Learn more about the symptoms of ovarian cancer here: nm.org/conditions-and….

A new hotel will help attract visitors to DeKalb. The DeKalb City Council on Aug. 26 approved the final development plan for a four-story Marriott branded hotel at 902 Peace Road. Read more in the the City's September e-News: conta.cc/3zc56Um

We had a great time meeting so many students at NIU’s Campus Meets Community Block Party yesterday! We hope you found plenty of businesses & nonprofits to keep you busy in DeKalb. Thank you to NIU for this exciting opportunity to meet these community members! #proudlydekalb