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August 12, 2022
Shaw Local

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DeKalb OKs secret ‘Project Wildcat,’ which could get tax breaks, break ground in fall

DeKalb OKs secret ‘Project Wildcat,’ which could get tax breaks, break ground in fall

A 2.1 million-square-foot facility slated for the city's south side dubbed Project Wildcat earned DeKalb city support this week. Those behind it remain tight-lipped about the company's identity, though work is expected to begin this fall and bring with it hundreds of jobs.

By Megann Horstead●
August 12, 2022 at 10:25 am CDT

DeKalb School District 428 to follow Illinois’ new sex education standards, Sycamore schools opt out

DeKalb School District 428 to follow Illinois’ new sex education standards, Sycamore schools opt out

While DeKalb County’s largest public school district will update its sex education curriculum in line with new state standards ahead of the upcoming academic year, Sycamore School District 427 is choosing to opt out, district officials said.

By Kelsey Rettke, Mark Foster and David Petesch●
August 11, 2022 at 9:35 am CDT

DeKalb city leaders OK $30M proposal by private developer for Suburban Apartments, Estates

DeKalb city leaders OK $30M proposal by private developer for Suburban Apartments, Estates

The unincorporated residential development has long been riddled with crime and maintenance issues, but city council action taken at Monday’s meeting could offer a plan to address the concerns.

By Megann Horstead●
August 10, 2022 at 5:40 am CDT

Developer pitches new idea for 40 ‘luxury type of townhomes’ in Sycamore

Developer pitches new idea for 40 ‘luxury type of townhomes’ in Sycamore

40-unit, high density, condominium development at 1235 Hathaway Drive was workshopped by the Sycamore Planning and Zoning Commission and Kurt Kozlowski with Home Run Property Group this week. The proposal awaits Sycamore City Council approval.

By Camden Lazenby●
August 09, 2022 at 6:37 pm CDT

Developer wants to build 40 townhomes in Sycamore

Developer wants to build 40 townhomes in Sycamore

A developer is asking for Sycamore city support to build a 40-townhome condominium complex on Hathaway Drive near the city’s south side, according to city documents.

By Kelsey Rettke●
August 08, 2022 at 5:45 am CDT

Developer eyes banquet hall for former Midwest Museum of Natural History in Sycamore

Developer eyes banquet hall for former Midwest Museum of Natural History in Sycamore

A developer wants to turn the former Midwest Museum of Natural History building in downtown Sycamore into a banquet hall and event center, and is asking for city support.

By Kelsey Rettke●
August 08, 2022 at 5:30 am CDT

City of DeKalb seeks state grants to purchase new transit buses, ADA-accessible van

City of DeKalb seeks state grants to purchase new transit buses, ADA-accessible van

Through the grant, the city of DeKalb is seeking assistance from the state to pay for three new 14-passenger paratransit buses and one ADA-accessible mini-van.

By Megann Horstead●
August 07, 2022 at 7:03 pm CDT

As sale spurs staff resignations at county nursing home, DeKalb County Board eyes retention

As sale spurs staff resignations at county nursing home, DeKalb County Board eyes retention

Weeks after the DeKalb County Board voted to sell its struggling DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, several have already put in their resignation, including center administrator Maggie Niemi. The county is considering a bonus program to retain those left.

By Camden Lazenby●
August 06, 2022 at 5:30 am CDT

Dozens of trees removed in Kirkland, upsetting some residents; Village says it was necessary for sewer work

Dozens of trees removed in Kirkland, upsetting some residents; Village says it was necessary for sewer work

Some residents of the village of Kirkland have expressed frustration with the village’s government over the removal of dozens of trees last week to make way for a new curb and storm sewer.

By Camden Lazenby●
August 05, 2022 at 2:46 pm CDT

City of DeKalb seeks state grants to purchase new transit buses, ADA-accessible van

City of DeKalb seeks state grants to purchase new transit buses, ADA-accessible van

Through the grant, the city of DeKalb is seeking assistance from the state to pay for three new 14-passenger paratransit buses and one ADA-accessible mini-van.

By Megann Horstead●
August 07, 2022 at 7:03 pm CDT
As sale spurs staff resignations at county nursing home, DeKalb County Board eyes retention

As sale spurs staff resignations at county nursing home, DeKalb County Board eyes retention

Weeks after the DeKalb County Board voted to sell its struggling DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, several have already put in their resignation, including center administrator Maggie Niemi. The county is considering a bonus program to retain those left.

By Camden Lazenby●
August 06, 2022 at 5:30 am CDT
Dozens of trees removed in Kirkland, upsetting some residents; Village says it was necessary for sewer work

Dozens of trees removed in Kirkland, upsetting some residents; Village says it was necessary for sewer work

Some residents of the village of Kirkland have expressed frustration with the village’s government over the removal of dozens of trees last week to make way for a new curb and storm sewer.

By Camden Lazenby●
August 05, 2022 at 2:46 pm CDT

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