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T.J. Moore, director of public works, discussed updating security at City Hall during a City Council meeting in February 2014.

Public Works Director Moore leaving DeKalb

By Northern Star staff | April 6, 2015

Public Works Director T.J. Moore is leaving DeKalb for a position in Hanover Park.Moore has served as director of Public works for four years, according to a city news release.A search to replace Moore will begin immediately, according to the city.Moore...

More potholes from long winter a ‘major issue’

By Keisha Howerth | February 27, 2014

When the weather is warmer, DeKalb’s street operations division will use hotter asphalt to permanently patch up potholes.The Public Works department is seeing more potholes this year than in previous years. Hot asphalt isn’t being used for potholes...

A DeKalb city snowplow clears snow and spreads salt along Lincoln Highway near the DeKalb Police station Wednesday after heavy snowfall.

Snowy weather leads to rising costs for city

By Lark Lewis | January 23, 2014

Bad weather may be more than just an inconvenience; time, work and money goes into making sure the city runs in times of heavy snow and ice.According to news channel KFVS, Illinois spent $12.3 million on labor, equipment and road salt for the bad weather...

Construction continues on DeKalb roads

By Northern Star Staff | September 25, 2012

A bridge replacement on Bethany Road and road widening of Annie Glidden Road are still in the works. The Bethany Road project began in spring of 2012 after being categorized as “functionally obsolete” by nationalbridges.com. The project on Annie Glidden...

Council members asked several questions about the parking plans
before voting uananimously to pass the ordinance at the DeKalb City
Council meeting, Monday evening.

Threat of cold weather causes DeKalb City Council members to seek speedy approval on construction

By Kelly Bauer | September 26, 2011

Ordinances for the creation of several parking spots and the relocation of a power line passed at the DeKalb City Council meeting Monday.The two ordinances were discussed at prior government meetings or with DeKalb administrators, and both will require...

Chamber of commerce discusses greek row safety issues, success of Re:New DeKalb and Egyption Theater renovation plans

By Jason Pfrommer | July 25, 2011

DeKALB | Members at a meeting of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Tuesday addressed economic and aesthetic improvements to the city and safety concerns. Safety Overgrown trees blocking street lights could be causing a safety risk for pedestrians in DeKalb....