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Reps. Keicher and Ugaste to host Kids Fair in Geneva on June 8

By DeKalb Times | May 28, 2024

State Representatives Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) are hosting an Outdoor Kids Fair on Saturday, June 8, at Chapelstreet Church in Geneva. The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 3435 Keslinger Road.

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 1.1% of DeKalb County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By DeKalb Times | May 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 1.1% of students enrolled in DeKalb County school districts identified as Asian.

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4.9% of DeKalb County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By DeKalb Times | May 27, 2024

DeKalb County universities had 4.9% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Rep. Keicher opposes bill to share taxpayer data with treasurer's office

By DeKalb Times | May 25, 2024

Speaking on the House floor, State Rep. Jeff Keicher objected to legislation (House Bill 4720) that will share, without taxpayer notice, personal income data of all Illinois taxpayers with the Treasurer’s office for marketing purposes.

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Keicher opposes bill limiting non-profits based on religious beliefs

By DeKalb Times | May 25, 2024

State Rep. Jeff Keicher voiced his opposition to Senate Bill 3157, criticizing the bill's sponsor for politicizing a non-profit investment program proposal by excluding non-profits with specific religious beliefs.

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How many Am. Indian students were enrolled in DeKalb County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By DeKalb Times | May 25, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in DeKalb County school districts identified as Am. Indian.

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Rep. Keicher welcomes INTERPOL commissioner to Illinois House

By DeKalb Times | May 22, 2024

State Rep. Jeff Keicher welcomed Indonesian Police Grand Commissioner Adjutant with INTERPOL Gazly Andi to the Illinois House on May 22, 2024. The Commissioner is a visiting scholar at Northern Illinois University through the Post-Doctoral Visiting Scholar Program, continuing the longstanding partnership between NIU, its Center for Southeast Asian Studies, and Indonesia.

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Illinois House holds Memorial Day ceremony for fallen servicemembers

By DeKalb Times | May 22, 2024

Today, the Illinois House of Representatives held their Memorial Day ceremony to honor the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have lost their lives in service to the nation. This annual ceremony serves as a solemn reminder that freedom comes at a cost and underscores the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by these heroes.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DeKalb County in week ending May 18?

By DeKalb Times | May 21, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DeKalb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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IDOT launches photo contest highlighting transportation in Illinois

By DeKalb Times | May 21, 2024

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced a new photo contest aimed at showcasing how transportation connects communities and keeps the state moving. Through June 7, IDOT will accept original photos depicting various modes of transportation in Illinois, including biking, walking, rails-to-trails projects, highways, bridges, work zones, transit systems, airports, and waterways.

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Rep. Keicher hosts senior fraud protection event in Cortland

By DeKalb Times | May 21, 2024

State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is collaborating with the Town of Cortland and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to organize a Senior Fraud Protection Event on May 29. The event, free to attend, will take place at the Cortland Lions Club located at 70 S. Llanos St. in Cortland at 2 p.m.

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DeKalb Times area weekly mass times

By DeKalb Times | May 18, 2024

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

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How many white students were enrolled in DeKalb County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By DeKalb Times | May 18, 2024

In DeKalb County districts, 9,903 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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7.3% of citizens unemployed in DeKalb County in 2021

By DeKalb Times | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in DeKalb County hit 7.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across DeKalb County in week ending May 11

By DeKalb Times | May 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas 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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Bill to aid underage trafficking victims awaits Governor's signature

By DeKalb Times | May 17, 2024

Legislation proposed by State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and endorsed in the Senate by State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) to aid underage victims of human trafficking has unanimously passed the State Senate. House Bill 5465, which previously received unanimous approval in the House, is now awaiting the Governor's signature.

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Taylor Wyeth, former West Aurora High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By DeKalb Times | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against UW Whitewater Warhawks.

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Illinois legislation to address roadside trash problem awaits Governor's signature

By DeKalb Times | May 15, 2024

The persistent issue of trash being blown off waste-hauling trucks, causing both environmental and safety concerns, is set to be addressed by a new legislation developed by State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon). The problem has not only marred the aesthetics of many communities but also inflicted damage on farmers' operations and fields.

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Ashley Nelson, former Dekalb High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By DeKalb Times | May 15, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Jaron Schiera, former Sandwich High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By DeKalb Times | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number two seed.