(WIFR) - Local artists are encouraged to share their ideas for a new mural that will greet visitors on the eastern entrance of DeKalb’s downtown ... support from the Illinois Arts Council.

A DeKalb couple will blend two types of stimulants for public consumption in its upcoming venture.

“That’s going to be a great asset to our downtown ... said DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes. DeKalb also recently reached a deal with Northern Illinois University to build a center for Greek life ...