Elle Johnson Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

DeKalb County approves TIF for district

By Elle Johnson | Nov 30, 2020

The DeKalb County Board has approved an intergovernmental agreement, which focuses on tax increment financing the the City of DeKalb.

DeKalb County to see smaller COVID-19 budget shortfall than initially expected

By Elle Johnson | Nov 24, 2020

DeKalb County officials have said county revenue sources aren't as big of a concern as they originally thought they would be due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Illinois small businesses benefiting from the BIG program

By Elle Johnson | Nov 11, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting small businesses everywhere, Illinois is offering big relief to businesses in the state through the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program.

DeKalb County makes fifth distribution of 2019 real estate taxes

By Elle Johnson | Oct 23, 2020

The fifth distribution of DeKalb County's real estate taxes was made last month by DeKalb County Treasurer Christine Johnson's office.

Kendall, DeKalb counties courts reopen for in-person hearings

By Elle Johnson | Aug 10, 2020

Kendall and DeKalb county courts will be reopening, but many cases will still be heard virtually in both counties.

NIU research scholar expects rural areas to be hit harder by COVID-19 pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Aug 3, 2020

Rural areas in Illinois are starting to reopen, but an Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs researcher believes these areas will face challenges that urban areas in the state won't see.

New Midwestern dairy farmer grant program will increase diversification, products, exports

By Elle Johnson | Jul 31, 2020

State Rep. Jeff Keicher announced the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), which will provide business to Midwestern farmers.

DeKalb County treasurer's office distributes real estate taxes throughout county

By Elle Johnson | Jul 31, 2020

The second round of collected real estate taxes was distributed in DeKalb County by the treasurer's office on June 26.

Domestic violence prevention group says DeKalb courthouse closure for protest 'harms our clients'

By Elle Johnson | Jun 15, 2020

A domestic violence prevention organization says that closing the DeKalb County Courthouse before a Black Lives Matter event earlier this month gives the impression that the protests aren't safe.