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Northern Star File Photo: Kristin Lash spoke Monday evening
about the issues with outsourcing legal services to Mickey, Wilson,
Weiler, Renzi and Anderson, P.C. for General Legal Services, an
Aurora bases firm.

DeKalb City Council decides to outsource legal matters

By Megan Healy | September 12, 2011

A new Aurora-based legal firm will handle Dekalb's legal matters.After a vote of 5 to 2, the DeKalb City Council authorized DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen to sign an agreement with Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi and Andersson P.C..Although the council passed...

DeKalb Mayor Kris Polvsen shakes hands with DeKalb resident while 5th Ward Alderman Ron Naylor looks on in 2011.

DeKalb City Council tackles issues concerning the public library and economic development

By Junae Bennett | August 22, 2011

Dee Cover shared some interesting news during her report at the DeKalb City Council meeting Monday night.The DeKalb Public Library executive director explained that the 80-year-old library, located at 309 Oak St. in DeKalb, flooded Saturday.Cover said...

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...

City council finalizes plans for renovations

By Thomas Verschelde | April 24, 2011

DeKalb City Council is close to finalizing plans for the renovation of the city hall and police station, located at 200 S. Fourth St. Fourth Ward Alderman Brendon Gallagher said the renovations will be under way as soon as the council votes to approve...

Task force considers safety improvements on Greek Row

By Danny Ciamprone | April 12, 2011

DeKALB | The safety of Greek Row, including the possibility of instituting a neighborhood watch, was analyzed Tuesday by the Safe/Quality Housing Task Force. Decisions are in consideration now between the task force and the Student Association to determine...

Permits bring CVS location closer to reality, moving Molly’s

By Danny Ciamprone | April 11, 2011

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...

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Monica OLeary, seventh ward almerdman candidate, speaks with DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen Wednesday night at Meet the Candidates at the Egyptian Theatre.

DeKalb 7th Ward alderman candidates

By Meaghen Harms | April 3, 2011

Monica O’Leary: Candidate for DeKalb 7th Ward alderwoman (CHALLENGER) Education: Attended NIU Experience: O’Leary has been a resident of DeKalb for 27 years. She served as minister at New Hope Baptist Church; owner of Monica’s Auto Repair, 1211...

DeKalb 5th Ward alderman candidates

DeKalb 5th Ward alderman candidates

By Thomas Verschelde | April 3, 2011

Ronald Naylor: Candidate for DeKalb 5th Ward alderman (incumbent) EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Bradley University in 1965 EXPERIENCE: Naylor said he has lived in DeKalb for over 45 years. He has raised a family here and has...

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...

Council approves road safety project

By Danny Ciamprone | March 1, 2011

Route 23 will be getting safety improvements this summer. The DeKalb City Council unanimously approved a mass road improvement project Monday night. The project will focus on the section of Route 23 (Fourth Street) from Sycamore Road to 500 feet south...

Police dept. receives bid for new squad cars

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | February 15, 2011

DeKalb | The DeKalb City Council approved a recommendation to award a bid for five new squad cars for the DeKalb Police Department Monday night. Police Chief Bill Feithen requested to trade in some new police vehicles with Brad Manning Ford, 402 Manning...

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...