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June 03, 2023
Shaw Local

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Sycamore educator reflects after five-decade career: ‘The stuff that money can’t buy’

Sycamore educator reflects after five-decade career: ‘The stuff that money can’t buy’

After 51 years, Donna Hill, a Sycamore School District 427 educator, is set to retire this summer. She was joined in retirement by one of her first ever students, Christine Berg. Both retired from North Elementary School.

By Camden Lazenby●
June 03, 2023 at 5:30 am CDT

Annual Metra operational costs could range from $8.2M to $12.8M for DeKalb, feasibility study shows

Annual Metra operational costs could range from $8.2M to $12.8M for DeKalb, feasibility study shows

A person on a weekday commute via Metra train from DeKalb to downtown Chicago might expect a 90 to 105-minute trek, according to a feasibility study recently released by the city of DeKalb. The costs to operate that line could be about $11M per year, the study shows.

By Megann Horstead●
May 31, 2023 at 5:30 am CDT

Tyler Elementary School teacher receives LifeChanger of the Year Award

Tyler Elementary School teacher receives LifeChanger of the Year Award

Cherish Jackson was recently celebrated by the school district during a surprise school assembly at Tyler Elementary School.

By Megann Horstead●
May 30, 2023 at 3:32 pm CDT

DeKalb County Board members debate plea deals amid Gracie Sasso-Cleveland death

DeKalb County Board members debate plea deals amid Gracie Sasso-Cleveland death

Some DeKalb County Board members recently responded to one resident’s concerns over local criminal court plea deals in the wake of DeKalb 15-year-old Gracie Sasso-Cleveland’s death. Court officials say plea deals are complex.

By Camden Lazenby●
May 26, 2023 at 3:02 pm CDT

State Rep. Fritts launching summer tour of 74th District

State Rep. Fritts launching summer tour of 74th District

The tour includes traveling office hours as well as coffee and conversation events on alternating weeks from June 7 to Aug. 30.

By Rachel Rodgers●
May 26, 2023 at 2:00 pm CDT

DeKalb County property value assessments topped $2B in 2022, most in 15 years. Officials credit new development.

DeKalb County property value assessments topped $2B in 2022, most in 15 years. Officials credit new development.

DeKalb County government officials are lauding 2022 as a significant year for new development based on assessed property values topping $2 billion, the most growth the county has seen since 2007, according to county documents.

By Camden Lazenby●
May 26, 2023 at 5:30 am CDT

DeKalb Ward 7 alderman to host ward meeting June 7

DeKalb Ward 7 alderman to host ward meeting June 7

The meeting is set for 6 p.m. June 7 in the community room on the second floor of the DeKalb Police Department, 700 W. Lincoln Highway.

By Megann Horstead●
May 25, 2023 at 9:55 am CDT

DeKalb city approves plan allowing Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District to operate developments on its own

DeKalb city approves plan allowing Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District to operate developments on its own

The Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District is one step closer to enacting a plan that allows it to have more control over developments and zoning outside of DeKalb city proceedings, which officials said will help save taxpayers money.

By Megann Horstead●
May 24, 2023 at 9:18 am CDT

Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District in DeKalb could soon operate more autonomously

Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District in DeKalb could soon operate more autonomously

A DeKalb panel recently gave their preliminary approval to change DeKalb city code, which could pave the way for the Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District to govern as its own sanitary district, similar to Northern Illinois University.

By Megann Horstead●
May 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm CDT

DeKalb Ward 7 alderman to host ward meeting June 7

DeKalb Ward 7 alderman to host ward meeting June 7

The meeting is set for 6 p.m. June 7 in the community room on the second floor of the DeKalb Police Department, 700 W. Lincoln Highway.

By Megann Horstead●
May 25, 2023 at 9:55 am CDT
DeKalb city approves plan allowing Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District to operate developments on its own

DeKalb city approves plan allowing Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District to operate developments on its own

The Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District is one step closer to enacting a plan that allows it to have more control over developments and zoning outside of DeKalb city proceedings, which officials said will help save taxpayers money.

By Megann Horstead●
May 24, 2023 at 9:18 am CDT
Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District in DeKalb could soon operate more autonomously

Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District in DeKalb could soon operate more autonomously

A DeKalb panel recently gave their preliminary approval to change DeKalb city code, which could pave the way for the Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District to govern as its own sanitary district, similar to Northern Illinois University.

By Megann Horstead●
May 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm CDT

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