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Illinois General Assembly honors fallen firefighters at memorial ceremony

By DeKalb Times | May 14, 2024

Members of the Illinois General Assembly and State Government convened today to honor the memory of Illinois firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The tribute took place at the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony in Springfield, serving as a solemn reminder of their bravery and sacrifice.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in DeKalb County in week ending May 11?

By DeKalb Times | May 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout DeKalb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Keicher attends event celebrating Illinois manufacturing and electric vehicle development

By DeKalb Times | May 13, 2024

Last week, Rep. Keicher was seen actively participating in the activities of the Illinois House of Representatives. He was also present at an event held at the Governor’s Mansion, which celebrated manufacturing and electric vehicle development in Illinois.

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DeKalb County experienced increase in median home valuation prices in March 2024 compared to March 2023

By DeKalb Times | May 12, 2024

In March, the median sale price of a home in DeKalb County rose by $57,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 51.9%.

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Which former DeKalb Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By DeKalb Times | May 12, 2024

This former DeKalb Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from DeKalb County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By DeKalb Times | May 11, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in DeKalb County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DeKalb Times.

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DeKalb Times area weekly mass times

By DeKalb Times | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the DeKalb Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in DeKalb County County schools in 2021-22 school year?

By DeKalb Times | May 11, 2024

In DeKalb County County schools, 621 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DeKalb County in week ending May 4?

By DeKalb Times | May 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DeKalb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from DeKalb County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

By DeKalb Times | May 10, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in DeKalb County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DeKalb Times.

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Illinois House Republicans propose legislation to protect human trafficking victims

By DeKalb Times | May 10, 2024

Illinois House Republicans have proposed legislation to enhance the protection of human trafficking victims and prosecute offenders. This move comes in response to a failing grade given to the state by Shared Hope International, an advocacy group working against sex trafficking. The organization's 2023 report card indicated that Illinois' score had risen from 48 to 54.5 out of 100 between 2021 and 2023, but it still fell short of a passing grade.

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DeKalb ranks 64th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during February

By DeKalb Times | May 9, 2024

DeKalb residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 64th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

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1 gas station in cities throughout DeKalb County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 4

By DeKalb Times | May 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout DeKalb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois Democrats pass controversial changes to state election law

By DeKalb Times | May 7, 2024

Last week, the Democratic Party in Illinois passed legislation to modify the state's election law. Critics argue that these changes serve the party's political interests, hinder the Republican Party's ability to fill office vacancies, and use non-binding questions on ballots to encourage Democrat voters.

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Rep. Keicher Addresses Illinois House of Representatives on Key Issues

By DeKalb Times | May 6, 2024

Rep. Keicher took to the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives to address key issues facing the state. The representative's speech was a pivotal moment in the legislative session.

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DeKalb County: Cities registered 55 lawyers in good standing as of April

By DeKalb Times | May 5, 2024

There were 55 lawyers in good standing in cities within DeKalb County as of April.

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Which former DeKalb Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By DeKalb Times | May 5, 2024

These former DeKalb Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Sycamore residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February

By DeKalb Times | May 4, 2024

Sycamore residents paid $790,297 in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

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DeKalb Times area weekly mass times

By DeKalb Times | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the DeKalb Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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DeKalb County ranks 52nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during February

By DeKalb Times | May 3, 2024

DeKalb County residents paid $307,171 in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per county in February.