About 1,241 votes were cast Tuesday in the 2015 DeKalb aldermanic election, a 60 vote decline from the last odd-numbered ward election in 2011.One alderman is elected from each of the seven wards in the city and serves a four-year term. The odd-numbered...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.March 31• Eric J. Jorgenson, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with...
First ward Alderman David Jacobson, who garnered 116 votes as he ran unopposed in the 2015 DeKalb aldermanic election, said those who won the elections are looking to change things.“I think there’s a whole lot the city needs to look at ... I think...
Michael Marquardt and Kate Noreiko will join the City Council as the 3rd and 5th ward aldermen, respectively.Marquardt won the 3rd ward with 237 votes to candidate Steve Kapitan's 228 votes.Noreiko with 247 votes defeated Michael Haji-Sheikh with 220...
Bread and Roses chorus will celebrate its 20th anniversary at its Spring Concert 3 p.m. April 26 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 Annie Glidden Road.The show will be free, but donations are encouraged, said chorus member Jenny Covert.“This year...
UNICEF Campus Initiative will hold a benefit concert 6 p.m. April 16 at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.The concert will showcase six bands, including Ultrahazard, Through Ashes and the Audio Dead. Tickets will cost $10 each and $4 from every ticket...
Public Works Director T.J. Moore is leaving DeKalb for a position in Hanover Park.Moore has served as director of Public works for four years, according to a city news release.A search to replace Moore will begin immediately, according to the city.Moore...
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and sponsors will hold a Girls Night Out Mother’s Day Shopping Event 5-8 p.m. April 16 in downtown DeKalb.The event will include shopping and Mother’s Day-themed events at participating local businesses, all of which...
Involvement: Volunteer for more than 30 years, League of Women Voters member, DeKalb County Partnership for a Substance Abuse Free Environment member and DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice founder Q: What do you think is the most pressing...
Involvement: Associate engineering professor at NIU, former soccer coach, music boosters member, Faculty Senate member and DeKalb County Community Gardens volunteer Q: What do you think is the most pressing issue in your ward?A: Right now we have a large...
Involvement: 1st ward alderman, Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity alumnus and national board member, member of the NIU Alumni Association’s Greek Affinity Council, Greek community advocate Q: What do you think is the most pressing issue in your ward?A: ......
Involvement: 7th ward alderwoman, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church minister, board member of service that helps low-income families who need assistance with rent and lights Q: What do you think is the most pressing issue in your ward?A: Crime. We have...
