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Housing ordinances see continued debate

By Abria Martin | August 28, 2012

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...

Jennifer Schmitt, sophomore physical therepy major, checks the
smoke detector in her townhome Tuesday night.

Students should take “precautionary measures” during Campus Safety Month

By Lauren Dielman | September 27, 2011

September marks Campus Safety Month, and local organizations urge students to be aware of smoke detectors and ensure proper operation. Lt. Darrin Hepker from the Sycamore Fire Department said college students need to take precautionary measures related...

Disorderly house ordinance to be reworked

By Dave Gong | September 20, 2011

The wording of DeKalb's disorderly house ordinance is too vague, said Brett Brown, Safe and Quality Housing Task Force member, at a meeting Tuesday evening. The current disorderly house ordinance deals with noise violations, underage drinking and other...