DeKalb needs to switch to eco-friendly alternatives to salt for melting icy roads.Salt has proven to be effective at combating icy roads, but DeKalb should consider using alternatives like soy products, molasses and urea. Not only are these products more...
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...
Ice sucks. We learned all about that this winter. We’re also enjoying how much ice sucks paired with a salt shortage.Without salt, keeping the roads safe to drive on is not easy. But, if you slip while crossing the street or walking around, don’t...
City Council talked price, safety and convenience when discussing adding security measures to City Hall after the movement of the Police Department during Monday’s meeting.Council proposed moving the Finance Division and restricting the basement to...
City Council meets today to discuss changes to DeKalb’s municipal code in response to state legalization of medical marijuana and concealed carry.The City Council meeting will be held at 5 p.m. at the municipal building, 200 S. Fourth St.City attorney...
The government shutdown isn’t trickling down to most operations in DeKalb.After the government shutdown on Sept. 30, federal departments stopped receiving funds from the government and federal workers temporarily stopped receiving pay. Many of the area’s...
With the police department’s departure from the municipal building as it moves into a new station, the facility will be left with no security for the first time since its construction in 1967.Possible adjustments of staff and renovations to the building...
T.J. Moore, director of DeKalb Public Works, may work in the background, but he takes great pride in helping DeKalb function as a city. Originally from South Elgin, Moore has always called Illinois his home. Once Moore graduated from Larkin High School...
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...
The DeKalb City Council discussed the possibilities for funding for the construction of the new police station at a meeting Monday. The discussion centered around $12.7 million in potential bonds, funds initially intended to complete the police station...
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...
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...
