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May 20, 2022
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Congressional candidate calls committee investigating Capitol attack a ‘waste’ of time

Congressional candidate calls committee investigating Capitol attack a ‘waste’ of time

During an online forum Thursday night, all five Republican candidates for Illinois’ 14th Congressional District seat criticized the U.S. House committee investigating last year’s deadly assault of the U.S. Capitol.

By Russell Lissau - Daily Herald Media Group●
May 20, 2022 at 11:14 am CDT

TransVAC transit system to receive four new buses for DeKalb County routes

TransVAC transit system to receive four new buses for DeKalb County routes

DeKalb County’s rural transit bus system will soon have four new buses, after the transportation provider was allotted state funding for the purchases.

By Shane Taylor●
May 20, 2022 at 11:01 am CDT

DeKalb district leaders want to address truancy in two-year school improvement plan

DeKalb district leaders want to address truancy in two-year school improvement plan

DeKalb school district leaders said this week they plan to address student truancy in a school improvement plan meant to outline district goals through 2025.

By Katrina J.E. Milton ●
May 19, 2022 at 8:27 pm CDT

Photos: Voters cast ballots on first day of early voting period
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Photos: Voters cast ballots on first day of early voting period

DeKalb County voters took advantage of the early voting period Thursday at the polling place in the DeKalb County Legislative Center in Sycamore. Early voting opened Thursday ahead of the June 28 primary election.

By Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com●
May 19, 2022 at 12:00 am CDT

DeKalb teachers’ union proposes changes to district’s elementary art program

DeKalb teachers’ union proposes changes to district’s elementary art program

The DeKalb School District 428 teachers’ union is asking the school board to consider changes to elementary art classes next year for what the union says will afford art teachers greater opportunity to forge student relationships.

By Katrina J.E. Milton ●
May 17, 2022 at 1:32 pm CDT

Sycamore city lifts 20-mile residency requirement for certain employees amid hiring challenges

Sycamore city lifts 20-mile residency requirement for certain employees amid hiring challenges

Sycamore city employees who aren’t first responders or union workers will no longer have to live within 20 miles of city limits, after a residency requirement was lifted this week.

By Shane Taylor●
May 16, 2022 at 9:18 pm CDT

61-unit, 4-story Pappas apartment building gets second green light from DeKalb commission

61-unit, 4-story Pappas apartment building gets second green light from DeKalb commission

A new 61-unit, four-story apartment building by DeKalb-based developer Pappas Development is one step closer to gaining full city approval. Arista Residences units would lease for an estimated $1,350 per month, city documents show.

By Katrina J.E. Milton ●
May 16, 2022 at 9:00 pm CDT

Grammy award-nominated children’s musicians hold a concert at Lincoln Elementary School

Grammy award-nominated children’s musicians hold a concert at Lincoln Elementary School

Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players performed a concert during an all-school assembly at Lincoln Elementary School in DeKalb this week, the students' first all-school assembly in more than two years.

By Katrina J.E. Milton ●
May 13, 2022 at 5:55 pm CDT

DeKalb County nursing center for sale as board tentatively notes improved financials

DeKalb County nursing center for sale as board tentatively notes improved financials

The DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is officially for sale, and county officials said Wednesday the struggling facility is actively being marketed, although the earliest the board could decide on a sale is June 15.

By Kelsey Rettke●
May 12, 2022 at 5:30 am CDT

61-unit, 4-story Pappas apartment building gets second green light from DeKalb commission

61-unit, 4-story Pappas apartment building gets second green light from DeKalb commission

A new 61-unit, four-story apartment building by DeKalb-based developer Pappas Development is one step closer to gaining full city approval. Arista Residences units would lease for an estimated $1,350 per month, city documents show.

By Katrina J.E. Milton ●
May 16, 2022 at 9:00 pm CDT
Grammy award-nominated children’s musicians hold a concert at Lincoln Elementary School

Grammy award-nominated children’s musicians hold a concert at Lincoln Elementary School

Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players performed a concert during an all-school assembly at Lincoln Elementary School in DeKalb this week, the students' first all-school assembly in more than two years.

By Katrina J.E. Milton ●
May 13, 2022 at 5:55 pm CDT
DeKalb County nursing center for sale as board tentatively notes improved financials

DeKalb County nursing center for sale as board tentatively notes improved financials

The DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is officially for sale, and county officials said Wednesday the struggling facility is actively being marketed, although the earliest the board could decide on a sale is June 15.

By Kelsey Rettke●
May 12, 2022 at 5:30 am CDT

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