A concept proposed by 6th Ward Alderman Mike Verbic for creating a special service tax for downtown DeKalb was met this week by opposition from a group of downtown business owners.
Juvenile crime was up while violent crime was down compared to the previous year, according to 2023 crime data recently released by the DeKalb Police Department. Here's a breakdown:
DeKalb residents should expect a 3.3% increase in their water bills after City Council action this week prompted by what officials said was inflation. The rate increase will first show up on bills sent out July 1.
Construction is underway at the future site of Dr. Leroy A. Mitchell Elementary School in DeKalb, including emergency asbestos removal work recently approved by DeKalb District 428 officials.
The Crowbotics Team at DeKalb High School is embarking on a trip to Houston, Texas this week to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship.
Sycamore voters will have another question to answer this year, as the Sycamore City Council on Monday approved a plan to place a referendum on the November ballot which could change the City Clerk’s Office from elected to appointed.
In response, DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes said he anticipates recommending some new candidates who are interested in serving on the city's Human Relations Commission once the 5th Ward Alderman spot is filled.
Elected or appointed? Voters could be asked in November to decide if the Sycamore City Clerk’s Office should remain an elected position, as the Sycamore City Council is expected to decide Monday whether to place a referendum on the ballot, according to city documents.
Board action was prompted by what school district officials said is a need to revise its 2023 property tax levy to reflect a record number of home assessment appeals processed by the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder’s Office