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No new teachers in DeKalb sign pledge on Feb. 22 to teach Critical Race Theory

By DeKalb Times | Feb 24, 2022

There were no new teachers in DeKalb who signed the pledge on Feb. 22, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELLED on March 1

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2022

Event DetailsDate: March 1, 2022Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMLocation: The Human Relations Commission meeting for March 1, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

1,730 DeKalb County residents in their 60s test positive for COVID-19

By DeKalb Times | Feb 24, 2022

As of Feb. 24, 1,730 DeKalb County residents in their 60s have tested positive for COVID-19.

DeKalb County officials report 189 coronavirus deaths, with 22,930 confirmed cases

By DeKalb Times | Feb 24, 2022

There have been 22,930 confirmed coronavirus cases in DeKalb County as of Feb. 24, with 189 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

City of Dekalb Human Relations Commission met Dec. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 24, 2022

City of Dekalb Human Relations Commission met Tuesday, Dec. 7.

City of Sandwich City Council met Dec. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 24, 2022

City of Sandwich City Council met Monday, Dec. 6.

Stewart: It could appear Democrats 'want to police themselves and hand-pick their ethics watchdog'

By George Willis | Feb 23, 2022

State Sen. Brian Stewart and other members of the Republican party criticized how quickly the selection was made. The Illinois Senate approved McCuskey 37-17-1 less than three days after his vetting began.

860 DeKalb County residents in their 70s test positive for COVID-19

By DeKalb Times | Feb 23, 2022

As of Feb. 23, 860 DeKalb County residents in their 70s have tested positive for COVID-19.

No new teachers in DeKalb sign pledge on Feb. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

By DeKalb Times | Feb 23, 2022

There were no new teachers in DeKalb who signed the pledge on Feb. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

667 DeKalb County residents of 80 years and older test positive for COVID-19

By DeKalb Times | Feb 23, 2022

As of Feb. 23, 667 DeKalb County residents of 80 years and older have tested positive for COVID-19.

2,919 DeKalb County residents in their 40s test positive for COVID-19

By DeKalb Times | Feb 23, 2022

As of Feb. 23, 2,919 DeKalb County residents in their 40s have tested positive for COVID-19.

3,512 DeKalb County residents in their 30s test positive for COVID-19

By DeKalb Times | Feb 23, 2022

As of Feb. 23, 3,512 DeKalb County residents in their 30s have tested positive for COVID-19.

4,948 DeKalb County residents in their 20s test positive for COVID-19

By DeKalb Times | Feb 23, 2022

As of Feb. 23, 4,948 DeKalb County residents in their 20s have tested positive for COVID-19.

2,638 DeKalb County residents in their 50s test positive for COVID-19

By DeKalb Times | Feb 23, 2022

As of Feb. 23, 2,638 DeKalb County residents in their 50s have tested positive for COVID-19.

DeKalb County officials report 188 coronavirus deaths, with 22,914 confirmed cases

By DeKalb Times | Feb 23, 2022

There have been 22,914 confirmed coronavirus cases in DeKalb County as of Feb. 23, with 188 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

The spice is right: Researchers explore growing ginger in Illinois

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022

Ask an Illinois farmer what specialty crop to grow to get the most bang for their buck and they will likely say tomatoes. Ask Chris Enroth, and his answer might surprise you – ginger.

5,641 DeKalb County residents under 20-years-old test positive for COVID-19

By DeKalb Times | Feb 23, 2022

As of Feb. 23, 5,641 DeKalb County residents under 20-years-old have tested positive for COVID-19.

1,728 DeKalb County residents in their 60s test positive for COVID-19

By DeKalb Times | Feb 23, 2022

As of Feb. 23, 1,728 DeKalb County residents in their 60s have tested positive for COVID-19.

1289 Deer Run Trail, Sandwich purchased by Anthony P. and Jasmine S. Harris

By DeKalb Times | Feb 23, 2022

On Feb. 23, Anthony P. and Jasmine S. Harris purchased a home at 1289 Deer Run Trail, Sandwich from Stephanie Trust # Evelyn Pitvorec Barrett (living trust) (trustees) for $280,500.