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DeKalb seeks residents for Landmark Commission

By Northern Star staff | February 22, 2016

DeKalb is looking for residents interested in serving as members of the Landmark Commission, according to a DeKalb news release.The commission, created in 1977, was a volunteer group tasked with several jobs relating to historic preservation, according...

University Plaza renovations continue

By Satta Kendor | July 6, 2015

The north and south towers of University Plaza, 900 Crane Drive, will be fully converted into apartments by late summer.Renovations are in progress for the north tower and central building, which will be completed by August 20, said John Chapman, development...

Community Development Director

Divita brings experience to community development

By Kristin Maglabe | October 7, 2014

Ellen Divita plans to bring her experience from other towns she’s worked in to her new position as Community Development director.When getting her master’s in urban planning at the University of Illinois, Divita did work for Urbana; since then, she...

DeKalb names Ellen Divita Community Development director

By Northern Star Staff | September 29, 2014

Ellen Divita has been selected as DeKalb’s Community Development director.Divita begins serving Nov. 20.The Community Development director was a position City Manager Anne Marie Gaura recommended during the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget process. The director...