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January 27, 2023
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Residents want a safer Plank Road in Sycamore, county says process likely can’t start until 2025

Residents want a safer Plank Road in Sycamore, county says process likely can’t start until 2025

Some in DeKalb County want leaders to expedite safety changes along Plank Road in Sycamore – part of ongoing concerns about the road's history of crashes. While a corridor study is underway, work likely can't begin until 2025, officials said.

By Camden Lazenby●
January 27, 2023 at 5:30 am CST

DeKalb city to maintain current bus fares as transit system eyes return to pre-pandemic ridership levels

DeKalb city to maintain current bus fares as transit system eyes return to pre-pandemic ridership levels

DeKalb city leaders are moving ahead with plans to maintain current bus fares – at least for now. Rates are expected to remain in place until 2025, at which point city leaders may consider increases.

By Megann Horstead●
January 26, 2023 at 5:55 pm CST

A ‘perfect opportunity’ for Metra from DeKalb to Chicago as city assesses commuter future, says mayor

A ‘perfect opportunity’ for Metra from DeKalb to Chicago as city assesses commuter future, says mayor

“There’s real opportunity right now with a lot of the federal money that’s going to be available as part of the infrastructure act that’s going to get passed onto Illinois,” DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes said, regarding a possible Metra station in DeKalb.

By Megann Horstead●
January 25, 2023 at 5:30 am CST

Student discipline data offers early insight into new code of conduct rollout in DeKalb schools

Student discipline data offers early insight into new code of conduct rollout in DeKalb schools

The impact of having a new code of conduct in place for the start of the 2022-23 school year may have prompted students in DeKalb schools to see fewer out-of-school suspensions but more in-school suspensions, District 428 data shows.

By Megann Horstead●
January 24, 2023 at 5:30 am CST

DeKalb City Council 5th Ward aldermanic candidate Scott McAdams will remain on April ballot

DeKalb City Council 5th Ward aldermanic candidate Scott McAdams will remain on April ballot

The DeKalb Electoral Board on Friday voted to dismiss objections against the City Council’s 5th Ward aldermanic candidate Scott Adams, meaning the alderman will remain on the April 4 election ballot.

By Megann Horstead●
January 21, 2023 at 5:15 am CST

DeKalb District 428 band teacher questions proposal to expand Huntley Middle School lunchroom into band space

DeKalb District 428 band teacher questions proposal to expand Huntley Middle School lunchroom into band space

The proposal is an extension of one of several 2023 summer build outs planned as DeKalb District 428 leaders identify needs to create more space for students and staff in five of the district’s school buildings, district documents show.

By Megann Horstead●
January 20, 2023 at 12:00 pm CST

Photos: U.S. Rep. Underwood visits NIU, brings $1.5 million in federal funding for microchip lab upgrades
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Photos: U.S. Rep. Underwood visits NIU, brings $1.5 million in federal funding for microchip lab upgrades

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, visited the Northern Illinois University College of Engineering and Engineering Technology to celebrate the university receiving $1.5 million in federal funding to upgrade its microchip manufacturing lab.

By Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com●
January 20, 2023 at 12:00 am CST

New Sycamore fire chief hails from Berwyn: ‘Cannot wait to get this rolling’

New Sycamore fire chief hails from Berwyn: ‘Cannot wait to get this rolling’

Sycamore’s new fire chief Carl Reina, who hails from Berwyn, said he chose to take over the city’s fire department because he’s eager to put down roots in the community.

By Camden Lazenby●
January 19, 2023 at 5:43 pm CST

Plans for Sycamore tattoo parlor on West State Street stamped out by city council

Plans for Sycamore tattoo parlor on West State Street stamped out by city council

The Sycamore City Council unanimously voted against an ordinance on Tuesday that would have allowed a tattoo parlor to open on the first floor of a building in the city’s conservation district.

By Camden Lazenby●
January 19, 2023 at 5:38 pm CST

Photos: U.S. Rep. Underwood visits NIU, brings $1.5 million in federal funding for microchip lab upgrades

Photos: U.S. Rep. Underwood visits NIU, brings $1.5 million in federal funding for microchip lab upgrades

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, visited the Northern Illinois University College of Engineering and Engineering Technology to celebrate the university receiving $1.5 million in federal funding to upgrade its microchip manufacturing lab.

By Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com●
January 20, 2023 at 12:00 am CST
New Sycamore fire chief hails from Berwyn: ‘Cannot wait to get this rolling’

New Sycamore fire chief hails from Berwyn: ‘Cannot wait to get this rolling’

Sycamore’s new fire chief Carl Reina, who hails from Berwyn, said he chose to take over the city’s fire department because he’s eager to put down roots in the community.

By Camden Lazenby●
January 19, 2023 at 5:43 pm CST
Plans for Sycamore tattoo parlor on West State Street stamped out by city council

Plans for Sycamore tattoo parlor on West State Street stamped out by city council

The Sycamore City Council unanimously voted against an ordinance on Tuesday that would have allowed a tattoo parlor to open on the first floor of a building in the city’s conservation district.

By Camden Lazenby●
January 19, 2023 at 5:38 pm CST

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