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Jewel to carry I-PASS

By Felix R. Fimbres and Libby John | December 1, 2003

I-PASSes now are being sold at Jewel-Osco locations in Illinois in an effort to increase the pass’ usage. “For $50, you get it in a nice box that you can put in as a stocking stuffer,” said Michelle Damico, spokeswoman for the Illinois State Toll...

DeKalb toll booth de-manned

By Libby John | December 1, 2003

Beginning today, drivers using the Annie Glidden toll entrance/exit will need exact change or an I-PASS to enter or exit Interstate 88. Last week, construction began to convert the toll plazas and remove the manned stations, said Michelle Damico, spokeswoman...

Center seeks new retailer

By Dan Patterson | December 1, 2003

A new retailer may be moving in to the former Kmart location at 2700 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore. The shopping center was purchased by Howard Cassett of Scottsdale, Ariz., on Nov. 10. Cassett is trying to lure a national retail chain as the anchor store,...

Money for nothin’

By Jamie Luchsinger | November 25, 2003

The busiest shopping day of the year may not be so frenzied this year. The Adbusters Media Foundation is promoting Friday as Buy Nothing Day in hopes that people will think more about their spending. The Adbusters Media Foundation is “a global network...

Traffic woes continue to plague three intersections

By Dan Patterson | November 25, 2003

Two of the three most accident-prone intersections in DeKalb are located on North Annie Glidden Road. The DeKalb Police Department reported 27 accidents at the intersection of Annie Glidden Road and West Lincoln Highway in 2002. The intersection of North...

Bar hours extended

By Stephanie Gandsey | November 25, 2003

his Saturday, waking up early will be an incentive for anyone wishing to celebrate Homecoming at the bars.

The DeKalb City Council voted to allow the bars to open at 5 a.m. Saturday, an hour earlier than the normal 6 a.m. opening.

Bar owners asked for the bars to open at 4 a.m., but the council felt the extra hour was sufficient.

“I don’t care if it’s one additional hour out of the year,” DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen said. “There’s been various chipping away at hours for establishments; where do we stop?”

Feithen said he approved of the extra hour because he has seen how smoothly the day is run and has had nothing but positive reports.

Council members also talked about spending $9,500 to update the police department, but some members questioned if it was wise to spend it at this point.

Members thought if the council was looking to build on the north side of the tracks, that the money shouldn’t be spent.

“If you guys are sure you’re not going to build it on this side, don’t spend the $9,500,” Mayor Greg Sparrow said.

The issue was tabled for discussion at a future meeting.

The council then approved a recommendation to upgrade lighting along West Lincoln Highway.

The project will cost $7,482 and will be done by Virgil Cook & Sons Inc.

Council members discussed the budget and said the city was $36,334 in the positive.

The city was able to have a surplus by eliminating three full-time positions and refunds from bonds.

Some controversy occurred when the council approved a resolution that allows Sparrow to sign an agreement with the Board of Education for DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428 for distribution of increased tax revenues from the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. The city uses TIF to capture property taxes for revenue.

DeKalb’s disabled have a home

By Jamie South | November 25, 2003

For 40 years, Opportunity House has helped those in northern Illinois with disabilities to find and keep a job, live on their own and learn to be as independent as possible, said John Kroos, who has been the executive director of Opportunity House for...

DeKalb fines two businesses

By Nick Swedberg | November 25, 2003

Two local liquor establishments were fined Monday during DeKalb Liquor Commission hearings. Dennis Radcliff, the owner of Husky’s Grill and Dawg Pound, 1205 W. Lincoln Highway, was fined $750 plus the cost of court fees, and it was given a one-day license...

City plans to invest in Fifth Ward

By Stephanie Gandsey | November 25, 2003

Residents expressed their support for the adoption of the North Fifth Ward Neighborhood Plan at the DeKalb City Council meeting Monday night. The neighborhood, located east of the Kishwaukee River, west of First Street and north of Lincoln Highway, will...

Fire causes $25,000 in damage

By Libby John | November 24, 2003

A fire that occurred about 12:49 a.m. Sunday caused an estimated $25,000 worth of damage. The DeKalb Fire Department responded to a call about a garage fire at 112 E. Taylor St. The unattached garage was engulfed in the fire, which was threatening to...

City may increase property tax

By Robert Filicette | November 24, 2003

The community of DeKalb may have to pay higher property taxes next year if the city council approves the property tax levy at today’s meeting. Linda Wiggins, director of administrative services, said a property tax is a tax that communities and units...

Phone service expands

By Christina Chapman | November 24, 2003

Cell phone users no longer are tied to their carriers because of their phone number. Now, they can switch carriers and take their phone number with them. Starting today, people within the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the country, which includes DeKalb,...

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