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Library director Faulkner: 'Our teens and tweens have rediscovered the library'

By DeKalb Times Report | Mar 12, 2023

The city council of DeKalb hears the annual report from the public library.

Nicklas on license extension request: 'It looks like we're going to see something tangible'

By DeKalb Times Report | Mar 12, 2023

The city council of DeKalb discusses a longstanding construction project request.

Chesney: 'Had a great meeting with officials from the City of South Beloit and Julie Uram from Nature At The Confluence'

By DeKalb Times Report | Mar 10, 2023

In a March 1 Facebook post, Sen. Andrew Chesney shared his visit to the City of South Beloit.

Keicher: 'It’s no secret Illinois is already one of the most difficult places in the country to start and grow a business'

By DeKalb Times Report | Mar 9, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently filed legislation designed to combat the unintended consequences of rulings on the Biometric Information Privacy Act.

Chesney: 'I stand with the county leaders across the 45th District that want to fight back against this terrible law'

By DeKalb Times Report | Mar 1, 2023

In a Feb. 23 Facebook post, Sen. Andrew Chesney shared a statement about Public Act 11-1123, which restricts local control over siting of renewable energy projects.

Police Chief Byrd on SROs: 'These are some of the most versatile officers you want to see'

By DeKalb Times Report | Feb 26, 2023

During the Feb. 13 DeKalb City Council meeting, the police department and school district presented an update on the ongoing school resource officer agreement.

DeKalb city manager Nicklas: 'we're just trying to be flexible to recognize that we don't have all the answers'

By DeKalb Times Report | Feb 23, 2023

At its Feb. 13 meeting, the DeKalb city council amended some of the city's ordinances regarding off-street parking.

Syverson: 'The spending increase over last year is just something that is not going to be sustainable'

By DeKalb Times Report | Feb 20, 2023

In a video posted on Facebook on Feb. 15, Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) responded to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State and Budget Address.

Chesney: Pritzker's budget full of 'radical ideals that appeal to the extremes of the Democrat base'

By DeKalb Times Report | Feb 18, 2023

In a Feb. 15 Facebook post, Sen. Andrew Chesney shared his response to the Governor's State of the State address.

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Syverson: ‘We need candidates who believe in equal opportunity for students’

By DeKalb Times Report | Feb 11, 2023

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is applauding back-to-basics movements at the school board level across his district and the state.

Syverson: 'Shout out and thanks to the students at Martin Elementary'

By DeKalb Times Report | Feb 2, 2023

In a Jan. 31 Facebook post, Sen. Dave Syverson gave a local school kudos for their valentine card donation for the Valentines for Seniors program.

Syverson: 'It’s time for our annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive!'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jan 30, 2023

In a Jan. 24 Facebook post, Sen. Dave Syverson urged his constituents to join in the Valentines for Seniors card drive.

Keicher: 'I argued strenuously against passage of this bill'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jan 28, 2023

In a Jan. 10 news release on his legislative website, Rep. Jeff Keicher spoke out about the passage of House Bill, which concerns wind turbines on Jan 10th.

DeKalb council told buildings city owns are too expensive to maintain

By DeKalb Times Report | Jan 19, 2023

The DeKalb city council votes on a controversial agreement with a developer and a city owned plot.

Nicklas: 'The federal government has provided an enormous amount of money in transportation'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jan 19, 2023

The city council of DeKalb considers an agreement for a public transportation survey in the community.

DeKalb city council takes steps against the city clerk to censure him

By DeKalb Times Report | Jan 18, 2023

The DeKalb city council takes steps against the city clerk to censure him.

Stewart: 'Humble beginnings do not preclude success'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jan 14, 2023

In a Jan. 11 Facebook post, outgoing State Rep. Brian W. Stewart shared a message with his constituents.

Illinois' Keicher on property tax bill: 'Taxpayers have been beaten up by the number of local units of government' that can levy property taxes

By DeKalb Times Report | Jan 13, 2023

In a recent news release, Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) lauded passage of House Bill 4228.

Demmer: Congratulations and welcome to Rep. Tony McCombie and Rep. Brad Fritts who were sworn in today for the new term'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jan 13, 2023

In a Jan. 11 Facebook post, outgoing state Rep. Tom Demmer congratulated Reps. Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) and Brad Frits (R-Dixon) after they were sworn in to the House of Representatives.

Stewart: 'The SAFE-T Act would still have made the public less safe than they are today'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jan 5, 2023

In a Dec. 29 Facebook post, Sen. Brian W. Stewart reacted to Kankakee Judge Thomas Cunnington's ruling against the SAFE-T Act.

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