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Special meeting called for City Council

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 2012

A special City Council meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St. Mayor Kris Povlsen will present an overview of issues, including a crime-free lease addendum requirement, chronic nuisance ordinance...

The DeKalb 2nd Ward Alderman Tom Teresinski had several questions for the budget control loans over the construction of the new DeKalb Police Station.

City Council votes for $12.7M loan for new police station

By Ryan Felgenhauer | September 10, 2012

The DeKalb City Council discussed the possibilities for funding for the construction of the new police station at a meeting Monday. The discussion centered around $12.7 million in potential bonds, funds initially intended to complete the police station...

Housing ordinances see continued debate

By Abria Martin | August 28, 2012

The City Council is looking to increase inspections, which could result in more fines on landlords and their tenants. The Safe/Quality Housing Task Force has teamed up with the City Council to discuss four ordinances for the community: the rental properties...

City Council votes to allow video gambling at some sites

By Ryan Felgenhauer | August 27, 2012

The DeKalb City Council approved the use of video gambling machines in certain establishments by a vote of 6-2 at a council meeting on Monday. These machines will be restricted to businesses holding a license to use them. The licensing process would be...

Chicken.

DeKalb residents ask city to allow raising hens on property

By Kelly Bauer | November 29, 2011

Which came first: the chicken or DeKalb resident Hannah Dwyer's initiative to allow up to five hens per household?The chicken, which has been around since at least Egypt's 18th dynasty, would seem the obvious answer - but not when it comes to DeKalb....

City Council reviews redistricting options

October 24, 2011

DeKalb's City Council is one step closer to ward redistricting.At the meeting Monday, city manager Mark Biernacki showed four possible redistricting options to the council, with the wards being split alternately between population and voter turnout. The...

DeKalb City Council sees “higher than expected” costs for new police station

By Dave Gong | October 20, 2011

The City of DeKalb will take another look at the proposed design contract for the new DeKalb Police Station. DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen said the contract was pulled from Monday's city council agenda because the council thought the bid was more expensive...

Kari Gale, juior meteorology major, fills up her gas tank
Tuesday afternoon at Road Ranger, 125 N. Annie Glidden Rd.,
DeKalb.

Gas tax will yield more revenue from “out-of-towners” than local residents

By Thomas Verschelde | August 30, 2011

A gasoline tax was increased in DeKalb to fund the construction of a new police station. The tax was approved by the city council on Aug. 8 and will increase from 2 cents to 3.5 cents per gallon. "We are in bad need of a new police facility," said DeKalb...

To build or not to build: DeKalb City Council holds joint meeting to discuss police department expansion

By Jason Pfrommer | June 28, 2011

The DeKalb City Council and the Finance Advisory Committee held a special joint meeting Monday at the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St., to discuss the financing options available for the construction of a new police station. Members of the...

Vote on Tuesday for new city council

By Letter to the Editor | March 31, 2011

On Tuesday, April 5, NIU students and staff will have an opportunity to positively change the direction of the city of DeKalb. Yes, Election Day is once again upon us. This election will give DeKalb voters a chance to change the make-up of city council...

Kammes isn’t your average alderwoman

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | December 5, 2010

Lisa Kammes, DeKalb's 7th Ward alderwoman, finds it easy to balance her life between family and her duties to the city. After being appointed to 7th ward this March when former DeKalb Alderman Brent Keller stepped down, Kammes manages to effectively represent...

Ron Naylor, DeKalb 5th Ward Alderman, speaks at a DeKalb City Council meeting.

Ron Naylor balances family life with being an alderman

By Jessica Wells | November 30, 2010

DeKalb 5th Ward Alderman Ron Naylor is finishing his first term at his position, but he has been involved with DeKalb for a long time. Before being elected to alderman in 2007, Naylor worked as public works director for DeKalb from 1973 to 1996. "Mr....