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Inspections ordinance delayed as city, owners debate

By Kristin Maglabe | January 29, 2015

Business and property owners convinced the City Council to push back the first reading of a commercial building safety inspection ordinance to Feb. 9 after disagreement from business owners.The Fire Safety Registration and Inspection Program would require...

Residents concerned about ordinance inspections, cost

By Kristin Maglabe | January 15, 2015

Residents claim the implementation of an inspection program will turn businesses away due to frequent inspections and costs.The Fire Safety Registration and Inspection Program is an updated version of the original commercial property inspection ordinance....

Diane DeMers, resident of the Ellwood Historic Neighborhood, expresses her concerns over the implementation of a enterprise zone in DeKalb at a Monday City Council meeting in the DeKalb Municipal Building. DeMers brought photographs of a strip mall at the corner of Annie Glidden Highway and Hillcrest Drive to show attendees what an enterprise zone could create in the Ellwood Historic Neighborhood. An enterprise zone is an area within a community where companies receive incentives, including tax credits and exemptions.

Locals push against enterprise zoning

By Kristin Maglabe | October 28, 2014

The John and Harrison Street area will be excluded from DeKalb’s proposed enterprise zone, a move that was announced at City Council Monday.Enterprise zones are areas within communities where companies can take advantage of special state incentives,...

UPlaza upgrades concern landlords

By Mitchell Spence | August 26, 2014

Local landlords are worried University Plaza’s change to an apartment-style living setup is moving too fast.DeKalb Area Rental Association members voiced their concerns on the speed of the redevelopment plans for University Plaza, 900 Crane Drive, at...

Otto’s five month close results in loss of license

By Carl Nadig | June 30, 2014

Otto’s owner Patrick Looney has to surrender the venue’s liquor license by today, according to city attorney Dean Frieders.“Accordingly, at this time, the City requests that you surrender your liquor license and submit the physical license itself...

DeKalb outsources jobs, pays $140K in severance packages

By Keisha Howerth | June 29, 2014

DeKalb will outsource building inspections and hire two part-time property maintenance inspectors as a part of the fiscal year 2015 budget, which starts on July 1.Building supervisor Kent “Lou” Larson and building inspector Dave Reynolds will receive...

Council pushed to use neutral language

By Lark Lewis | April 28, 2014

A resident’s words sparked discussion over the use of gender-inclusive language in City Council at its Monday meeting.Lynnea Erickson voiced her disapproval of how City Council handled the suggestion of altering language to include all genders at the...

Temp. ordinances set for night clubs, e-cigs

By Alissa Jacob | March 18, 2014

After a unanimous vote for the first reading and waiving the second reading, DeKalb aldermen passed a temporary ordinance for e-cigarettes and teen night clubs that may come to the city.During the March 10 City Council meeting, an ordinance was approved...

Council makes changes to reflect state law

By Lark Lewis | January 14, 2014

City Council looked at what role DeKalb will play in the state’s recently enacted medical marijuana and concealed carry laws at its meeting Monday.DeKalb has ordinances that prohibit the use of guns and the possession of drug paraphernalia and weed,...

City Council plans to discuss 2014 laws tonight

By Stoney Stone | January 13, 2014

City Council meets today to discuss changes to DeKalb’s municipal code in response to state legalization of medical marijuana and concealed carry.The City Council meeting will be held at 5 p.m. at the municipal building, 200 S. Fourth St.City attorney...

Property values to see decreases

By Kate Chopelas | December 1, 2013

Property owners will see a decrease in their property value with the next fiscal year.An increased 11 percent tax levy, or imposed property tax, has been set for the 2014 fiscal year. With this development and a changing market, the city will be accessing...

DeKalb Mayor John Rey discusses the proposed amendment to the annexation agreement for the Glidden Crossing subdivision at City Council Nov. 25.

Crossing selling liquor debated by city, locals

By Lark Lewis | November 26, 2013

The majority of Monday’s City Council meeting was occupied with talk of a video gaming establishment being added to Glidden Crossing, located at the corner of Malta and Annie Glidden roads.Video Gaming Terminals, a proposed tenant of Glidden Crossing,...