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A side of a DeKalb police officer presenting the DeKalb Police Department badge. The DeKalb Police 2022 Annual Crime Report highlighted a decrease in violent crimes compared to 2021. (Northern Star File Photo)

DeKalb down on crime, up on traffic safety issues

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | May 4, 2023

DeKALB – The DeKalb Police Department issued its 2022 annual crime report, finding a decrease in violent crimes from 2021, whereas traffic safety issues have increased dramatically. The city saw an increase in traffic violations of almost 1,000 citations,...

A boarded-up window stands at 808 Ridge Drive apartments in 2019.

City of DeKalb acts on tenant association concerns

By Kierra Frazier | August 28, 2019

DeKALB — A proclamation was put in place during Monday night’s City Council meeting where current and former tenants of Hunter Properties spoke about property issues they experienced while leasing with the company.{{tncms-inline alignment="right"...