On Aug. 30, the DeKalb City Council gave an initial vote in favor of a $12.25 million loan needed for the construction of a new police station and renovations to existing fire departments. The new police station will be at 700 W. Lincoln Highway, across...
The City Council is looking to increase inspections, which could result in more fines on landlords and their tenants. The Safe/Quality Housing Task Force has teamed up with the City Council to discuss four ordinances for the community: the rental properties...
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...
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...
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...
The DeKalb City Council discussed their ideas for the future of DeKalb at a meeting Saturday morning. The Council met with a representative from the NIU Center for Governmental Studies in a special session at the Best Western Inn and Suites, 1212 W. Lincoln...
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...
After working in the city clerk’s office for six years, Diane Wright accepted an appointment as the new DeKalb City Clerk. Prior to working in DeKalb, Wright lived in Landcaster, Ca. and worked in the city government there for 15 years. “When my husband...
A public hearing was rescheduled to March 19 to determine if Lord Stanley’s Class A Liquor License should be revoked, suspended or if the licensee should be fined, according to a notice of hearing and charges. According to Feb. 13 Northern Star blotter...
City Manager Mark Biernacki addressed rumors surrounding the resignation of City Clerk Steve Kapitan at a press conference Tuesday. "We hope to put an end to speculation and rumors that are going around," Biernacki said. "The resignation of Mr. Kapitan...
DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen announced Tuesdayhe will retire from the DeKalb Police Department and was hired as the police chief in Monmouth. According to a press release from the city of DeKalb, Feithen was appointed as Monmouth police chief Monday...
DeKalb City Manager Mark Biernacki is one of the final candidates in consideration to be city manager of Longmont, Colo.Biernacki considered the job a positive career opportunity."This is an opportunity to work for a larger organization," Biernacki said....
