DeKalb Police Officer Jared Burke moved into his new home on 11th Street this weekend as part of the Resident Officer Program. The Resident Officer Program allows police officer to move into a neighborhood to improve the quality of life in the area through...
Construction continues on the new police station on Lincoln Highway. The new station, to be located at 700 W. Lincoln Highway, will be funded by adjustments in the city budget. The City Council conducted a needs study and a sites study which took place...
DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen announced he will not be running for re-election in this April. Povlsen served 11 years as an alderman and five years as mayor. “I think the main reason is after 16 years, maybe it’s time to step down,” Povlsen said. “I’ve...
Kris Povlsen has announced he will not for another term as mayor of DeKalb. Povlsen's announcement comes after "serious thought and much discussion," according to a news release. Povlsen has served in several elected capacities for the city of DeKalb...
A discussion of safe and quality housing issues was open for public input Wednesday night at a special meeting of the DeKalb City Council. These issues include a crime-free lease addendum requirement, chronic nuisance ordinance enforcement, licensing...
Changes to DeKalb’s liquor code may be on the horizon. The DeKalb City Council is considering greatly reducing the number of license classifications. “Right now, we have over 20 classifications,” said Kris Povlsen, DeKalb mayor and liquor commissioner....
A special City Council meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St. Mayor Kris Povlsen will present an overview of issues, including a crime-free lease addendum requirement, chronic nuisance ordinance...
The DeKalb City Council discussed the possibilities for funding for the construction of the new police station at a meeting Monday. The discussion centered around $12.7 million in potential bonds, funds initially intended to complete the police station...
Following the DeKalb City Council’s decision to allow video gambling, several local businesses have begun the process of installing these machines. The process begins with an application to the Illinois Gaming Board. “We’ve filled out our applications...
The DeKalb City Council approved the use of video gambling machines in certain establishments by a vote of 6-2 at a council meeting on Monday. These machines will be restricted to businesses holding a license to use them. The licensing process would be...
Crowds of NIU students and DeKalb residents braced themselves against the cold and rain for the NIU police department auction Saturday. The auction was from 9 a.m. to noon under the bleachers at the east gate of Huskie stadium. Potential bidders were...
The role of DeKalb City Clerk might change, based on the outcome of a referendum to be held in November. The position is an elected official, but the referendum will decide if the position will change to be appointed by the city manager, according to...
