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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DeKalb County in week ending Aug. 3?

By DeKalb Times | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DeKalb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois Chamber honors Rep. Jeff Keicher with Bridge Builder Award for bipartisanship

By DeKalb Times | Aug 7, 2024

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has awarded Representative Jeff Keicher the Bridge Builder Award, recognizing his efforts in promoting bipartisanship and collaboration within the General Assembly. This announcement marks the second of four releases scheduled for this week.

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Illinois secures new professional licensing system for enhanced transparency

By DeKalb Times | Aug 7, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has reached an agreement to secure a new professional licensing system for individuals whose careers require a license to work in Illinois.

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Test Expectations: How many DeKalb County students failed to meet mathematics expectations in 2022-23 school year?

By DeKalb Times | Aug 6, 2024

Of the 6,813 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 77.7% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

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Elizabeth Kleckner returns for second summer internship

By DeKalb Times | Aug 6, 2024

This week’s Summer Intern Spotlight is Elizabeth Kleckner. Elizabeth is from Sycamore and studies Political Science and History at the University of Minnesota. If she looks familiar, that’s because this is her second summer joining our team as an intern.

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Reps. Keicher and Reick to host tele-town hall Aug. 8

By DeKalb Times | Aug 6, 2024

State Representatives Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) will host a joint telephone town hall meeting on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The event aims to assist constituents interested in discussing state issues or legislation.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within DeKalb County in July compared to previous month

By DeKalb Times | Aug 6, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in DeKalb County in July remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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New Illinois bill targets roadside trash from waste-hauling trucks

By DeKalb Times | Aug 5, 2024

The sight of trash blowing off waste-hauling trucks headed to landfills has become common. Besides the unsightly nature of blowing trash, it has raised safety and environmental concerns for many communities and caused damage to local farmers’ operations and their fields. State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) has spent more than a year working with local officials throughout the 70th House District to increase enforcement of current law and develop new policy proposals to help stop the problem.

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Illinois 14th Congressional District candidate: 'Lauren Underwood has voted to FUND the invasion of illegal immigration'

By DeKalb Times | Aug 5, 2024

Illinois' 14th Congressional District candidate James Marter reacted to a comparison of himself and his opponent Lauren Underwood on immigration, saying, "They let in Cartels, Gangs, and many dangerous illegals who have wreaked havoc on American Cities and Citizens." He made the statement in a July 30 Facebook post.

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Sycamore residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for May

By DeKalb Times | Aug 5, 2024

Sycamore residents paid $872,303 in sales taxes, ranking 99th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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DeKalb Times area weekly mass times

By DeKalb Times | Aug 3, 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 May

By DeKalb Times | Aug 3, 2024

DeKalb County residents paid $345,282 in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

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DeKalb County taxpayers give $73,547 in County Sales Tax in May

By DeKalb Times | Aug 2, 2024

In May, DeKalb County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across DeKalb County in week ending July 27

By DeKalb Times | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout DeKalb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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DeKalb County residents pay $271,734 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By DeKalb Times | Aug 1, 2024

In May, DeKalb County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout DeKalb County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 27

By DeKalb Times | Jul 31, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout DeKalb County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sen. Sue Rezin: 'I am happy to share that I am teaming up with the Illinois Secretary of State to host a MOBILE DMV'

By DeKalb Times | Jul 31, 2024

Senator Sue Rezin is bringing a mobile Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) unit to the Sandwich Public Library on August 8. "RSVPs are required, so call my staff members Nico or Owen at 815-220-8720 to reserve a spot!" she stated in a July 29 Facebook post.

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Spotlight on summer intern: Kyle Okubo

By DeKalb Times | Jul 31, 2024

This week’s Summer Intern Spotlight is Kyle Okubo. Kyle is a native of Hampshire and attends Northern Illinois University, where he studies Political Science.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in DeKalb County in week ending July 27?

By DeKalb Times | Jul 30, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout DeKalb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across DeKalb County in week ending July 27

By DeKalb Times | Jul 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DeKalb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.