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Solar energy to lower tenants’ ComEd bills

By Noah Thornburgh | December 9, 2019

Editor's note: This story is part of a collaboration with WNIJ. Read WNIJ Reporter Sarah Jesmer's story here and listen to her broadcast here. Listen to WNIJ's broadcast on why we came to this story here.DeKALB — On 19 acres of unincorporated DeKalb...

Restaurant workers need to be efficiently trained on food allergens to avoid health hazards

Restaurant workers need to be efficiently trained on food allergens to avoid health hazards

By Veronica McCulloh | June 17, 2019

 Plenty of people subscribe to what some may refer to as an “alternative” diet; a diet excluding common ingredients such as wheat, dairy, eggs, meat, tree nuts and countless other items. Maybe a personal preference to some, but for others, lives...

Health Department offers lifestyle survey

By Northern Star Staff | October 9, 2014

The DeKalb County Health Department is offering a survey to assess lifestyle factors that can lead to breast cancer.The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment will take into account factors such as smoking, weight and physical activity. About 30 women will then...

The DeKalb County Health Department launched a new website April 8.

Health Department’s new website more accessible

By Dave Gong | April 20, 2011

DeKALB | The DeKalb County Health Department has streamlined its online resources with the launch of its new website, www.dekalbcountyhealthdepartment.com. The new website, launched April 8, provides easy links to various programs the health department...