DeKalb Times

DeKalb County data shows COVID-19 does not discriminate based on age

By Carrie Bradon | May 17, 2020

DeKalb County has been reporting alarmingly high numbers of COVID-19 in patients aged 20-49, an age group that is said to be at lower risk than those 50 and up.

Assistant principal Hueramo goes the extra mile to connect with students at Huntley Middle School

By Carrie Bradon | Mar 18, 2019

There is a personal history driving Huntley Middle School Assistant Principal Billy Hueramo's dream of making school a positive experience for students.

DeKalb's 7th Ward Alderman Faivre seizes opportunity to give back to his community

By Carrie Bradon | Mar 11, 2019

A lifelong DeKalb resident, Anthony Faivre loves his community and does what he can to better it as 7th Ward Alderman.

Verbic uses his strong community roots to guide DeKalb's future

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 27, 2019

Mike Verbic, DeKalb's Sixth Ward Alderman, has always felt a strong sense of loyalty toward his community, which is what drove him to seek out a position as a public servant.

DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith: 'We must do what it takes to maintain a safe place to live, work and raise a family'

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 20, 2019

Though DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith is new to politics, he says, his years of experience in public service through his charitable efforts and his long career in the private sector prepared him for the challenges that come with a position of leadership.

For Stupegia, service begins at home

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 15, 2019

Joyce Stupegia has long been a public servant in DeKalb, a duty she has undertaken in different positions.

Keicher says 'no' to increased property taxes

By Carrie Bradon | May 22, 2018

Jeff Keicher Jr., who is running for state Representative in the 70th House District, believes that a proposed property tax hike to fund the massive pension debt will take Illinois farther in the wrong direction.

From Rockford Sun

Hefty increases in state gasoline tax, license plate fees not the answer, Syverson says

By Carrie Bradon | 6 years ago

Illinois has the 11th highest gasoline tax in the country, according to the Tax Foundation, but this ranking could change if proposed tax hikes become law.

From McHenry Times

Hosta stands out as a Democrat opposed to abortion

By Carrie Bradon | 6 years ago

Few political issues are as hotly contested as abortion, and though abortion has been a largely Democrat-supported issue for years, John Hosta of Spring Grove, who is running in the Democratic primary in the 14th Congressional District for the seat held by Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL), is staunchly opposed to it.