Opportunity DeKalb

10/15/2026

Today, we held our 5th Annual Citizens' Appreciation ceremony, where residents were recognized for their participation in providing aid and assistance not only to the Police Department but also to their fellow neighbors and citizens. Partnership within the community makes DeKalb a better and safer place to live! We are thankful for everyone who provides assistance to others, realizing it would be impossible to recognize everyone who lends a helping hand at a critical time!

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Our recent recruiting season just wrapped up BUT we’re still interested in learning about YOU! Fill out our Interest Survey @ OpportunityDeKalb.org/bcba

10/12/2026

Our recruiting season has wrapped up BUT if you’re interested in staying connected, we’d love to reach out when our new cohort begins! Fill out the Interest Survey @ OpportunityDeKalb.org/bcba

09/29/2026

Coverage of Uptown Sounds in today's Northern Star. We hope to continue working with partners like The Breakroom and Friends, Final Fadez Barbershop, NIU Jazz Studies Program, and others to enhance Lucinda Avenue. Live music is key to continued progress on community revitalization goals.

Alongside Village Commons, live jazz has become one of the ways Opportunity DeKalb is trying to bring the community together. Opportunity DeKalb, a nonprofit corporation that works on developing community goals, brought NIU jazz students to Village Commons on Lucinda Avenue for an evening of live mu...