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...
The Monsanto Company is working with DeKalb to celebrate the city's rich agricultural history."We have been working with Monsanto to place the DeKalb Genetics Corporation's ‘winged ear' logo on the two open spaces on the Dresser Rd. water tower," said...
Recently, there have been a number of concerns regarding the safety of the DeKalb First Ward, notably the Greek Row area between Hillcrest Drive and Greenbrier Road. Three recent incidents have involved suspects with ties to the NIU Greek community. Former...
The main discussion points at Friday's Landlord/Tenant Sub-Committee were the Landlord Tenants handbook, the role and relationship of the sub-committee to the Landlord Association and the examination of other city ordinances relevant to the sub-committee....
It was a feature during their campaigns, and now that they are getting ready to take over, budget concerns are on the mind of the newly-elected city aldermen. Third Ward Alderman-elect Kristen Lash, said the first thing she wants is to cut the Washington...
DeKALB | DeKalb City Council approved special use and parking permits, making construction of a CVS pharmacy on the southeast corner of Annie Glidden Road and Lincoln Highway one step closer to reality. Fifth Ward Alderman Ron Naylor expressed concerns...
DeKALB | David Jacobson was elected alderman of Ward 1 Tuesday. Jacobson received 134 votes, 77 percent of the total vote. Bertrand Simpson received 39 votes, 23 percent of the vote. "I'm elated," Jacobson said. "I'm honored to represent the residents...
David Jacobson: Candidate for DeKalb 1st Ward Alderman (Challenger) Education: Bachelor's degree in political science-politics from NIU Experience: Jacobson said he has been a resident of DeKalb for nine years, starting when he was enrolled as a student...
