Dan Kenney, executive director of DeKalb County Community Gardens, (left) sets up a Grow Mobile food distribution in Kingston with Christy Westman, Grow Mobile Program coordinator.
DeKALB — Residents of DeKalb’s third ward welcomed a new alderperson Jan. 14 during a city council meeting. Joyce Stupegia will fill the seat until elections this spring.After former third ward aldermen Michael Marquardt abruptly resigned Dec. 6,...
DeKalb — Bill Nicklas is hired as DeKalb city manager to help strengthen community budget and repair financial infrastructure.The goal of the city manager is to ensure City Council policies are implemented effectively by providing management in regard...
DeKALB — City Council discussed adding a street maintenance fee by taking the savings from the controversial waste management company switch during Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting.After City Council decided to move forward with the controversial...
DEKALB - The current topic of conversation among DeKalb City Council members encompasses the measures being taken to pilot the city manager search and recruitment process.During the June 18 Special Committee of the Whole meeting, City Council members...
DeKALB — The city received a good deal of backlash for the way it handled emergency repairs needed at Lord Stanley’s Bar and The Annex, 142 E. Lincoln Highway, and the condemnation of Common Grounds, 150 E. Lincoln Highway.Fire Prevention Officer...
Board of Trustees member Bob Boey has moved onto another job: retirement.Boey has held many positions on the Board of Trustees and within its committees since 1996, including chairperson from 1997 to 1999.Boey has contributed his leadership to many construction...
Mayor Jerry Smith signed a proclamation during Monday's City Council meeting as a sign of the city's commitment to diversity and support of immigrant communities.The Welcoming Proclamation is a vision of inclusiveness that focuses on guaranteeing all...
Members of the DeKalb and NIU community discuss concerns and needs of the community during a Wednesday community meeting for the Annie Glidden North Revitalization Plan. This meeting is part of phase one of the initiative.
