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Facebook Data Center, east of Route 23 and south of Gurler Road, is in the first phase of construction.

DeKalb welcomes Facebook Data Center: First phase of construction

By Aidan Bengford | January 18, 2022

DeKALB — The first phase of construction of the Facebook Data Center, which will be located east of Route 23 and south of Gurler Road is nearly complete and long-term hiring should begin soon. NBC Charlotte in A Look Inside Facebook's Forest City,...

A day in the life of a city of DeKalb mayoral candidate

A day in the life of a city of DeKalb mayoral candidate

By Sharjeel Siddique | March 30, 2017

Misty Haji-Sheikh
 
Q: What inspired you to run for this position?
A: I have always tried to help other people. Most of the organizations I join I end up being asked to be in a leadership role. I started going to the meetings, and they ended up getting an expansion. When an opening came up for my County Board seat, members of the County Board and the Democratic Party called me and asked me if I would run for County Board. I don’t look at leadership as an ability to wear a badge and have a title. It does come with it, and it does give you some ability to get some things done, but what has always gotten me to that point is working with other people. Finding out what it is that you want and what can we work on together works best. We need to find the common ground and pursue that.
 
Q: What is the most important change that needs to happen in this community?
A: We need to bring jobs to the city. Good paying jobs. I do think that jobs would also impact the students at NIU because there are a lot of students who are struggling, and there are issues with food insecurity. Also, building retail doesn’t work unless there’s somebody to spend money at that retail, which is why it goes back to my opinion to needing good quality, paying jobs.

DeKalb to hire new human resources director position

By Northern Star staff | March 2, 2016

Applications for DeKalb’s new human resources director position are due by 5 p.m. March 18, according to DeKalb's website.The Human Resource Director plans and directs the city human resource management programs including recruitment, personnel policy...

NIU center to collaborate with local towns on DeKalb vision plan

By Northern Star staff | February 12, 2016

The Center for Governmental Studies is looking for interested towns to help shape a five-year economic plan for DeKalb County, according to an NIU news release.The center is working with DeKalb County’s Government and four other municipalities to develop...

Letter to the Editor: New city laws need revision

By Michael Haji-Sheikh | January 25, 2016

It has come to my attention that the City of DeKalb is interested in two ordinances detailing unlawful assemblies called “Section 52.92 “Unlawful Assemblies” and Section 52.93 “Weapons at Unlawful Assemblies””. These two ordinances are meant...

Rauners proposal may slash DeKalb funds by $2.2M

Rauner’s proposal may slash DeKalb funds by $2.2M

By Alexander Chettiath | March 15, 2015

The city of DeKalb might see state funds cut by $2.2 million, about half of what it receives now, for Fiscal Year 2016.The cuts will reduce the Local Government Distributive Fund, a fund taken from income tax the state receives and adds into local governments’...

City relaunches Facebook page

By Northern Star Staff | May 1, 2012

The city of DeKalb has made the move to Facebook. The city’s page relaunched Monday and utilizes the new timeline format. The page features news from city hall, as well as information, facts and photos of the city. An album of historic city photos is...

Referendum may change role of DeKalb City Clerk

By Joe Palmer | April 25, 2012

The role of DeKalb City Clerk might change, based on the outcome of a referendum to be held in November. The position is an elected official, but the referendum will decide if the position will change to be appointed by the city manager, according to...

City council discusses progress, state of city goals at special session

By Joe Palmer | April 22, 2012

The DeKalb City Council discussed their ideas for the future of DeKalb at a meeting Saturday morning. The Council met with a representative from the NIU Center for Governmental Studies in a special session at the Best Western Inn and Suites, 1212 W. Lincoln...

Concealed-carry law returns to Ill. General Assembly

By Mary Diamond | April 8, 2012

If you’re reading this in the state of Illinois, the person next to you is not carrying a concealed weapon - at least, not legally. The Family and Personal Protection Act (HB0148), failed to pass in the Illinois General Assembly by 6 votes last year,...

Third Ward Alderwoman Kristen Lash voted against a recent measure to hire mCapital, a federal lobbying firm, to represent DeKalb in Washington, D.C.

mCapital to provide representation for DeKalb at federal level

By Jordan Birchfield | March 19, 2012

DeKalb City Council hopes a federal lobbying firm will bring help big money to DeKalb. The decision was made to hire mCapital during a city council meeting last month. DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen said that the city approved $88,000 to try to bring federal...

SA Senate passes resolution regarding pedestrians

By Felix Sarver | February 26, 2012

The Student Association Senate passed a resolution for pedestrians, postponed funding for a rugby team and inducted two new senators Sunday. The Senate passed a resolution to promote a state law requiring drivers to stop for pedestrians at crosswalks....