Katherine Gannon Education: B.A. in management information systems with an emphasis on computer science and interpersonal communication from North Central College Experience: Fourteen years of experience in the corporate business world: most recently,...

Jared Lash Education: Graduated from NIU in 2006 with a bachelor's in computer science and also has an associate degree from Lincoln Land Community College. Experience: He was a campaign volunteer for the congressional campaigns of John Laesch in 2005...

Craig Roman Education: Attended Oakton Community College and Worsham College of Mortuary Science Experience: Has no prior political experience. Roman is a licensed funeral director and a senior regional sales manager. What will you bring to the city if...

John A. Anderson Education: High school education Experience: 10 years ago helped pass the property tax caps to keep property taxes down in DeKalb County What will you bring to the city if elected?: I think I can bring representation to the constituents,...

Michael Lord Education: Bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign Experience: Has served on the board for eight years, has nineteen years in the banking industry and has worked with owners of small- and medium-sized...

Bob Carlson Education: Graduated from NIU in 1971 with a degree in marketing Experience: This is Bob Carlson's first attempt at serving public office. He has no previous political experience. He has lived in DeKalb for 32 years and started Carlson Appraisal...

Tom Teresinski Education: Graduated from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a degree in accounting and passed his CPA in Illinois. Experience: My background includes 35 years in business management as a controller for large manufacturing companies....

Matthew Kapustianyk Education: B.S. from NIU, political science, emphasis in public law Experience: Precinct committeeman since 2002, currently chair of City of DeKalb Liquor Commission What will you bring to the city if elected?: If I'm elected, they're...

Jessica Lyons Education: Currently attending NIU, majoring in sociology Experience: Parent of children in the district, substitute teacher for the district, member of Latino Action Group, NAACP, and involved in after school dance programs. What will you...

Trosey J. Batteast Jr. Education: Some college Experience: No political experience, first time running What will you bring to the city if elected?: I have a lot of innovated ideas. Because of my age, I feel like I can relate to the people. Instead of...

The Illinois House decided not to overturn the state's ban on horse slaughtering Wednesday afternoon. According to an article by The Associated Press, the legislation would have allowed horses to be slaughtered in Illinois so they could be sold as food...

Liz Peerboom Education: 1980 DeKalb High School alumna, Certificate of Word Processing from Kishwaukee College Experience: Worked in the City of DeKalb for almost 18 years: worked in the city clerk's office for 15 months, secretary at Public Works (1996-2007)...