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T.J. Moore, Director of Public Works, gives an update on the construction of the new police station at DeKalb City Council on Monday night.

City Council met Monday to discuss planning of Olive Garden, construction of Police Station

By Michael Bergeron | October 23, 2012

DeKalb City Council met Monday night to discuss the terms of the Olive Garden development and the construction progress of the new police station. Darden Restaurants is looking to redevelop an about 5,700 sq. feet area currently owned by Small’s Furniture...

Sycamore ready for its close-up

By Sarah Contreras | September 11, 2012

When you think of film festivals, which cities come to mind? Park City, Utah; Cannes, France; and, of course, Sycamore? That’s right. For the second year in a row, the Sycamore Film Festival will bring art, culture and fun to the Sycamore and DeKalb...

Film Explores DeKalb’s History

By Deanna Frances | September 4, 2012

A new feature film hits close to home.In Wired; The DeKalb Documentary, a Feyt Productions film directed by Shela Lahey, the city of DeKalb is described though its history, its entertainment and the community of people who live there.One of the topics...

Mike Mudge, consultant for Rock River Energy Services, Co., discusses DeKalb County residents seeking third-party energy suppliers at the city council meeting Monday night.

Council approves NIU agreement

By Joe Palmer | April 23, 2012

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...

Mayor Kris Povlsen discusses the ordinance approving the redistricting of the wards of the city of DeKalb at the city council meeting Monday night. The redistricting equalizes population and attempts to raise voter turnout in some of the wards.

DeKalb City Council discusses police station progress

By Joe Palmer | April 9, 2012

The DeKalb City Council discussed the progress made on the new police facility at a meeting Monday. The council heard reports from subcommittees and commissions and introduced new resolutions and motions, among which was a proposed referendum regarding...

Festival brings 30 films to downtown Sycamore

By Heather Skrip | September 25, 2011

This past weekend, the first Sycamore Film Fest screened over 30 films in the Sycamore State Theater, 420 W. State St.The four-day event featured films on all three screens at the theater. But film showings were just the beginning: The Fleshtones performed...