DeKalb Times

Underwood and Oberweis go head-to-head via Zoom in League of Women Voters virtual debate

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 2, 2020

In a recent League of Women Voters virtual debate held over Zoom, U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood and her opponent for the 14th Congressional District seat, state Sen. Jim Oberweis, shared their differences on issues such as police brutality, abortion and gun control.

Dekalb City Council's Finucane cites need to focus on personal life in declining to seek third term

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 23, 2020

Dekalb Alderman Bill Finucane, who serves in Ward 2, will not seek a third term.

DeKalb County agency reports demand continues to grow for COVID-19 assistance

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 13, 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is in its seventh month, and already overwhelmed DeKalb County service organizations are only seeing the local need for assistance grow as residents continue to suffer from the economic crisis created by restrictions related to the pandemic.

DeKalb suspends local taxes to help businesses

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 14, 2020

The DeKalb City Council recently voted unanimously to suspend local restaurant and hospitality taxes in response to the economic crisis created by COVID-19.