Third Alderwoman Kristen Lash reviews her objections to shortening the available late payment of water utilities for residences in Dekalb. One reason, Lash suggests, is that some families may only get their paychecks on a bi-monthly basis, and require...

City Council discussed possible changes to the water billing system at a meeting Monday. The proposed reforms will change notices to allow only 10 days after a letter is sent before shutoff, said Bryan Faivre, head of water resources for DeKalb. If the...

The DeKalb City Council voted unanimously in favor of an agreement between the city and NIU’s Board of Trustees in a meeting Monday. The agreement would allow DeKalb City Manager Mark Biernacki to enter into an agreement to begin work on the DeKalb...

Concern about an insect infestation was the DeKalb City Council’s main focus at a meeting Monday. The Illinois Department of Agriculture brought concerns about the emerald ash borer (EAB), an insect that feeds on ash trees. EAB program manager Scott...

DeKalb City Council hopes a federal lobbying firm will bring help big money to DeKalb. The decision was made to hire mCapital during a city council meeting last month. DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen said that the city approved $88,000 to try to bring federal...

The DeKalb city council approved a measure that would earmark $88,000 for a contract with mCapitol Management to serve as the city’s federal lobbyist. The contract was approved by a 4-3 vote. The council hired mCapital to provide legislative assistance...

A new Aurora-based legal firm will handle Dekalb's legal matters.After a vote of 5 to 2, the DeKalb City Council authorized DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen to sign an agreement with Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi and Andersson P.C..Although the council passed...

Dee Cover shared some interesting news during her report at the DeKalb City Council meeting Monday night.The DeKalb Public Library executive director explained that the 80-year-old library, located at 309 Oak St. in DeKalb, flooded Saturday.Cover said...