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Organization seeks to improve city, attract businesses

By Maria Ahmad | August 28, 2012

Re:New DeKalb is a local organization which attempts to revitalize the downtown area. The group installed new streetlights and sidewalks, added trees and street furniture to Lincoln Highway and Locust Street, and buried and removed overhead electric wires....

Povlsen: DeKalb economy on upswing

Povlsen: DeKalb economy on upswing

By Joe Palmer | February 1, 2012

The city of DeKalb is on the upswing after great economic improvements last year, said DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen.DeKalb has seen significant growth and recovery in the past year. The city has more money in the reserves, businesses are lining up for spaces...

DeKalb Park District discusses 5-year master plan at open house

By Dave Gong | September 13, 2011

Cindy Capek, DeKalb County Park District executive director, said she was disappointed with the turnout at the park district open house, The DeKalb County Park District discussed its five-year master plan at an open house Tuesday evening at Hopkins Park...

Northern Star File Photo: Kristin Lash spoke Monday evening
about the issues with outsourcing legal services to Mickey, Wilson,
Weiler, Renzi and Anderson, P.C. for General Legal Services, an
Aurora bases firm.

DeKalb City Council decides to outsource legal matters

By Megan Healy | September 12, 2011

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...

New aldermen notes buget concerns

By Meaghen Harms | April 14, 2011

It was a feature during their campaigns, and now that they are getting ready to take over, budget concerns are on the mind of the newly-elected city aldermen. Third Ward Alderman-elect Kristen Lash, said the first thing she wants is to cut the Washington...

DeKalb electoral board keeps all candidates on ballot after objections were filed

By Jessica Wells | January 17, 2011

DeKALB | An electoral board hearing held Jan. 4 denied objections filed against three candidates of the upcoming local elections. The board consisted of DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen, senior Alderman Dave Baker and City Clerk Steve Kapitan. Povlsen said the...

Ron Naylor, DeKalb 5th Ward Alderman, speaks at a DeKalb City Council meeting.

Ron Naylor balances family life with being an alderman

By Jessica Wells | November 30, 2010

DeKalb 5th Ward Alderman Ron Naylor is finishing his first term at his position, but he has been involved with DeKalb for a long time. Before being elected to alderman in 2007, Naylor worked as public works director for DeKalb from 1973 to 1996. "Mr....