There was one offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons living in DeKalb County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DeKalb Times.
There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes living in DeKalb County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DeKalb Times.
During a recent House debate on legislation to extend Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, Rep. Jeff Keicher expressed his concerns about the abuse of TIFs and the negative impact they have on taxpayers. TIFs are a popular economic development tool used by local governments to finance public infrastructure improvements in blighted areas. However, critics argue that TIFs are often misused and result in taxpayers shouldering the burden.Rep. Keicher, a vocal advocate for fiscal responsibility, highlighted the need for transparency and accountability in TIF projects. He...