Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) stood in opposition of a bill that allows individuals participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to receive benefits even when they are noncompliant.

A bill passed the House on Tuesday that exempts college athletics coaches who are compensated by non-government funds from severance pay when they are dismissed for misconduct.

The Senate passed a bill last week that restructures care grants and amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to require the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to restructure the Family Support Program to enable early treatment of youth, young adults and transition-age adults with a serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.

The following actions were taken on May 21 in the House on House bill HB2135 ("crim prosecutions-sex offenses"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed", "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie", "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muoz" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford".

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider said a constitutional amendment to establish a graduated income tax system in the state unfairly punishes taxpayers.

The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on House bill HB2528 ("home business-listed address"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House", "Third Reading - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading", "Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted(DeWitte" and "Recalled to Second Reading".

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of May 26-June 1, 2019.

City of Dekalb Citizens’ Environmental Commission met Thursday, April 4.

City of Dekalb Landmark Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5.

City of Dekalb Human Relations Commission met Tuesday, June 4.

Rep. Keicher statement on recreational cannabis vote

The following actions were taken on May 29 in the House on House bill HB26 ("higher ed-uniform admission"): "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi", "Passed Both Houses", "House Concurs" and "Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs".

There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Cortland, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DeKalb Times.

Republican state Rep. Jeff Keicher (Sycamore) is taking a 'promises made, promises kept' attitude to the positive aspects he sees in this year’s new state budget plan.

Republican state Rep. Jeff Keicher (Sycamore) is warning voters what to expect should Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax become a reality.

City of Dekalb City Council met Monday, May 13.

City of Dekalb Committee of the Whole met Monday, May 13.

City of Sandwich Committee-of-the-Whole met Monday, May 20.

City of Sandwich City Council met Monday, May 20.

City of Sandwich City Council met Monday, May 13.