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Some citizens still concerned over $50K cost of DeKalb website redesign

By Kristin Maglabe | March 29, 2015

Correction: In a March 30 article, “Some citizens still concerned over $50K cost of DeKalb website redesign,” the Northern Star reported the Department of Justice told DeKalb the city’s website did not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act’s...

The city of Geneva and village of Bensenville offer features like online payments and concern reports on their websites, which were designed by CivicPlus. DeKalb hired the company to bring the city’s website to code with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide features like in the websites above. 

$50K redesign to DeKalb’s website draws more ire at council meeting

By Northern Star staff | March 24, 2015

A $50,000 revamp to the city's website continued to stir debate during Monday's City council meeting.DeKalb must update its website to align with the Americans with Disabilities Act. At the council's Feb. 9 meeting, the council agreed to pay $50,570 to...

The city of Geneva and village of Bensenville offer features like online payments and concern reports on their websites, which were designed by CivicPlus. DeKalb hired the company to bring the city’s website to code with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide features like in the websites above. 

DeKalb to hold website workshops as it redesigns site

By Northern Star staff | February 25, 2015

DeKalb will hold a series of workshops to get input on its website, cityofdekalb.com.The city's website is being redesigned to the tune of $50,000 to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The redesigned site will launch in June. Locals are...

The city of Geneva and village of Bensenville offer features like online payments and concern reports on their websites, which were designed by CivicPlus. DeKalb hired the company to bring the city’s website to code with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide features like in the websites above. 

DeKalb pays 50K for site redesign

By Satta Kendor | February 23, 2015

DeKalb is undergoing a $50,570 website renewal project — a project $30,570 over budget — to comply with standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act.First ward Alderman David Jacobson said the renewal of the city’s website has been in discussion...

City Council: Website proposal $36K over budget, terms to be negotiated

By Northern Star staff | February 10, 2015

Aldermen and locals showed concern Monday at City Council over a city website update that proposes a cost $36,000 over budget.The update would be used to align the website with regulations concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act. A proposed cost...