Of the 100,922 citizens living in DeKalb County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
In the latest episode of Keicher’s Community Connections, State Representative Keith Keicher had a conversation with Gil Fonger, the President and CEO of Marklund. Marklund is a well-known 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to serving individuals with severe to profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs.Marklund operates three residential locations, namely the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin. These centers provide a nurturing and supportive...