DeKalb School District 428 leadership is considering whether to introduce a new AP African American Studies course at DeKalb High School, which if approved, would provide juniors and seniors a year-long interdisciplinary course examining the African American experience.
Taxes continue to be a top concern for DeKalb County voters. If elected, how would you alleviate the tax burden on local taxpayers? Traci Griffin-Lappe: I'm committed to finding ways to ease this burden on our community.
Do you support the Prairie Band Potowatomi’s efforts to reclaim federally-recognized stolen land in Shabbona? Anna Wilhelmi: Yes. The Potowatami Nation Prairie Band had their land stolen many years ago, and must be made whole
What would you prioritize in DeKalb County's government budget if elected? Shell (Celeste) DeYoung Dunn: I do fully support funding education, healthcare and other essential infrastructures.
Do you support solar infrastructure? Stewart Ogilvie: Yes, I fully support all avenues available to reduce our carbon footprint. I approach each land use individually.
If elected, how would you alleviate the tax burden on local taxpayers? Kim Coovert: It is critically important to hold the line and hopefully reduce the tax burden of DeKalb County residents.
If elected, how would you alleviate the tax burden on local taxpayers? Rhonda L. Henke: Encouraging new growth and jobs will help lessen the burden placed on taxpayers.
A new location has been proposed for a Sycamore fire station, which still requires city approval before it’s built.
DeKalb Public Works Director Bryan Faivre was bestowed with special recognition from the mayor and members of the City Council this week for his years of service to the city.