October, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Sycamore's Niemann has six tackles in Iowa Hawkeyes football win

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2017

Sycamore graduate Ben Niemann had six tackles and one solo tackle for a loss in Iowa Hawkeyes football's 17-10 win Oct. 28 over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Kinnick.

Payouts like the one NIU gave Baker keep Illinois mired in debt, analyst says

By Michael McGrady | Oct 26, 2017

After stepping down, controversial Northern Illinois University President Doug Baker accepted a $600,000 severance package.

DeKalb Times Athletes in Action, Football: Oct. 22 - Oct. 28

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the DeKalb Times coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 22 to Oct. 28.

Hultgren joins push for employee-training tax incentive

By Michael McGrady | Oct 24, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) has joined a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers in introducing a bill intended to empower small businesses by providing tax incentives for investing in employee training, according to a press release.

Sycamore's Niemann has 11 tackles in Iowa Hawkeyes football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2017

Sycamore graduate Ben Niemann had 11 tackles in Iowa Hawkeyes football's 17-10 loss Oct. 21 to the Northwestern Wildcats.

DeKalb Times Athletes in Action, Football: Oct. 15 - Oct. 21

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the DeKalb Times coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 15 to Oct. 21.

Sycamore home prices rise in the third quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2017 in Sycamore rose by $401 while total sales decreased by 28.6%.

DeKalb home prices fall in the third quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2017 in DeKalb fell by $17,700 while total sales decreased by 15.4%.

Genoa home prices fall in the third quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2017 in Genoa fell by $2,302.79 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Cortland home prices fall in the third quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2017 in Cortland fell by $1,625 while total sales decreased by 60%.

DeKalb Times Athletes in Action, Football: Oct. 8 - Oct. 14

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the DeKalb Times coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 8 to Oct. 14.

Tell us what you think

By LGIS News Service | Oct 9, 2017

We want to hear from you. Send all written opinion pieces to news@dekalbtimes.com.

Sycamore's Niemann has one recovered fumble in Iowa Hawkeyes football win

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Sycamore graduate Ben Niemann had one recovered fumble, two tackles, one solo tackle for a loss and one fumble recovered in Iowa Hawkeyes football's 45-16 win Oct. 7 over the Illinois Fighting Illini at Kinnick.

House hopeful says Illinois taxation killing business, driving out people

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 8, 2017

Jeff Keicher knows what it's like to help people in need.

GOP House hopeful joins Rauner-bashing after abortion decision

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 8, 2017

Jeff Keicher has joined a growing list of Republicans angry over Gov. Bruce Rauner's decision to sign a bill that will now force Illinois taxpayers to cover the cost of abortions.

How did Robert Pritchard spend campaign funds in the third quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2017

Republican Robert Pritchard's election campaign committee, Citizens for Pritchard, spent $11,149 in the third quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Dennis J Miller spend campaign funds in the third quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2017

Republican Dennis J Miller's election campaign committee, Citizens for Miller, spent $6,742 in the third quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

DeKalb home prices fall in September 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2017 in DeKalb fell by $40,500 while total sales decreased by 71.4%.

DeKalb Times Athletes in Action, Football: Oct. 1 - Oct. 7

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 4, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the DeKalb Times coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 1 to Oct. 7.