August, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Report: Which Illinois communities saw the most structure fires in 2017?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 27, 2018

Shabbona Fire Protection Department and Malta Fire Protection District were among Illinois fire protection districts that reported responding to the most structure fire incidents per capita in 2017, according to the latest state report.

How has spending changed at Hiawatha CUSD 426?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2018

Hiawatha Community Unit School District 426 decreased per-student spending 1.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of public schools data.

Sandwich reports 11 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 24, 2018

A home buyer who paid $268,000 to purchase a home on March 29 paid the top home sale price for Sandwich in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Home sales in Kingston, August 12-18, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 24, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 12-18, 2018.

GREATER SYCAMORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Referrals No Longer Required for Physical Therapy

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2018

Until recently, in order to see a physical therapist, a prescription for treatment was required.

CITY OF DEKALB: Lakeshore Recycling Services Begin September 1, 2018

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2018

Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) becomes the City’s waste hauler for garbage, recyclables, and yard waste.

CITY OF SYCAMORE: Ward #1 Meeting with Residents

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2018

Residents of Ward #1: First Ward Alderpersons Alan Bauer and David Stouffer and the Sycamore Police Department will be hosting a general meeting for Ward 1 residents on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

Analysis: Northern Illinois men’s head coaches’ pay ranks 150th in nation

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 24, 2018

Head coaches of Northern Illinois University's men’s teams earn an average of $195,957 annually – the 150th highest average salary in the nation – according to a DeKalb Times analysis of federal education data

Keicher kicks campaign into high gear

By Robert Hadley | Aug 23, 2018

A rainy forecast didn't stop state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) from connecting with voters during a recent parade.

DeKalb reports 20 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 23, 2018

A home buyer who paid $356,278.16 to purchase a home on March 23 paid the top home sale price for DeKalb in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Recent DeKalb home sales, August 12-18, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 23, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 12-18, 2018.

GREATER SYCAMORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Kishwaukee Valley Art League

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2018

Art League

GREATER SYCAMORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Get your car washed and help starving children Find hope!

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2018

Get your car wash.

CITY OF DEKALB: Lakeshore Recycling Systems Announces Cart Delivery Schedule

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2018

Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)

CITY OF SYCAMORE: 8/17/2018 Weekly Construction Update

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2018

8/17/2018 Weekly Construction Update: On Monday August 20th, Northwest Medicine and their construction team will temporarily close the NW Loop Road entrance at Bethany Road.

Sycamore reports 10 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2018

A home buyer who paid $217,601 to purchase a home on June 19 paid the top home sale price for Sycamore in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Genoa reports 6 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2018

A home buyer who paid $111,700 to purchase a home on May 21 paid the top home sale price for Genoa in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Report: Which DeKalb County communities saw the most fires in 2017?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2018

Shabbona Fire Protection Department, Malta Fire Protection District and Cortland Fire Protection Department reported responding to the most fire-related incidents per capita in DeKalb County in 2017, according to the latest state report.

Cortland reports 5 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2018

A home buyer who paid $155,947.31 to purchase a home on Jan. 22 paid the top home sale price for Cortland in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.