DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

09/14/2026

Update on road closure. Peace Rd between Freed & 64 postponed a week.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE 🚧

Due to the updated weather forecast calling for rain the week of September 14, the planned Peace Road closure and bridge deck concrete pour have been delayed one week.

Peace Road between IL Route 64 and Freed Road is now scheduled to close for approximately one week beginning Monday, September 21.

🚗 Detour Information:
A marked detour will be provided using Motel Road and Freed Road.

Motorists should be aware that delays may occur during busy times of the day. IL Route 23 and IL Route 64 through Sycamore may be a more convenient alternate route.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this important bridge work is completed.

For questions, please contact the DeKalb County Highway Department at 815-756-9513.

09/12/2026

National Police Woman Day shines a light on the invaluable contributions of female police officers every September 12th.



This day celebrates their dedication to enforcing law and order, often in challenging circumstances. Join us in acknowledging their courage, and dedication to the citizens of DeKalb County.

09/11/2026

Thank you Iron Family Supplements for keeping the Sheriff’s Office stocked & hydrated during this years’ Sandwich Fair! Much appreciated!!

09/11/2026

25 years.

09/11/2026

The American Red Cross has a FREE application you can download to any smartphone. You can keep track of multiple locations for alerts and choose which alerts you want to receive. Their app also provides check lists, educational resources and real-time maps of hazards. Always have multiple ways to recieve alerts.

09/09/2026

It's Sandwich Fair time! Some helpful tips with DeKalb County ESDA on keeping the kids safe at the fair this year.
🤳Take a picture of your child on your phone the morning of the fair in their outfit for the day.
🖊 Write your phone number directly on their arm or on a piece of paper and stick it in their pocket or shoe.
👕 Put your kids in bright matching colors so they stand out in a dense crowd
👮 Teach your kids who they can ask for help, plenty of DeKalb County Deputies walking around.
👪 Teach your kids your REAL names, lots of adults that go by Mom, Dad, Grandma, & Grandpa walking around.

09/08/2026

Found last night around midnight near Base Line Rd / Rt 23
Please contact the Sheriff’s Office if he’s yours. 815-895-2155

09/07/2026

Honoring the social and economic achievements of American workers. Have a safe weekend! DeKalb County Administrative Offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day.

09/05/2026

⚠️From our friends at Dekalb County Government and Dekalb County Highway Department⚠️

🚧 Road Closure Notice 🚧

Beginning the week of September 13th, Peace Road will be closed between IL Route 64 and Freed Road for approximately one week.

Weather permitting, the contractor will be pouring the west half of the bridge deck. Traffic will need to remain off the bridge while the concrete joint has time to fully cure.

🚗 A marked detour will be provided using Motel Road and Freed Road. Delays may occur during busy times of the day, so drivers may also want to consider using IL Route 23 and IL Route 64 through Sycamore as an alternate route.

Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your trip. Thank you for your patience and understanding as this work continues.

Questions or concerns? Please call the DeKalb County Highway Department at 815-756-9513.

09/04/2026

✳️ update: 9/4/26 0830 REUNITED W/ OWNER✳️
Found in the area of Moose Range Rd/ Whipple around 1947 hrs Thursday Sept 3rd. Please contact the Sheriffs Office at 815-895-2155 if he is yours.