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Loan options debated for new police station

By Ludwig Gerdes | September 5, 2012

On Aug. 30, the DeKalb City Council gave an initial vote in favor of a $12.25 million loan needed for the construction of a new police station and renovations to existing fire departments. The new police station will be at 700 W. Lincoln Highway, across...

Povlsen: DeKalb economy on upswing

Povlsen: DeKalb economy on upswing

By Joe Palmer | February 1, 2012

The city of DeKalb is on the upswing after great economic improvements last year, said DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen.DeKalb has seen significant growth and recovery in the past year. The city has more money in the reserves, businesses are lining up for spaces...

Whose lawn will be a yard above the rest?

By Junae Bennett | April 25, 2011

DeKALB | DeKalb’s Community Enhancement Committee will select the best yards in the city during the summer months. The third annual Yards of Distinction program recognizes the best yards for residences and businesses throughout the city during June...

Construction permits approved, Molly’s must relocate

By Dan Ciamprone | March 28, 2011

DeKALB | The scenery of the southeast corner of Annie Glidden Road and Lincoln Highway might change with construction of a CVS pharmacy. The DeKalb City Council approved special use permits for the construction Monday night. The special permits allow...

First Ward Alderman Bertrand Simpson speaks in support of Ordinance 11-02 at Mondays city council meeting. The ordinance would change residency requirements for employees and officials, allowing non-DeKalb residents to hold jobs as department heads. The city is still attempting to fill the Public Works Directors position.

DeKalb City Council updates residency requirements for department heads

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | January 24, 2011

DeKALB | The DeKalb City Council voted to eliminate a residency requirement for newly-hired department heads Monday night. This means that those who hold non-emergency service management positions do not have to be DeKalb residents as well. Designated...

DeKalb electoral board keeps all candidates on ballot after objections were filed

By Jessica Wells | January 17, 2011

DeKALB | An electoral board hearing held Jan. 4 denied objections filed against three candidates of the upcoming local elections. The board consisted of DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen, senior Alderman Dave Baker and City Clerk Steve Kapitan. Povlsen said the...