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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Schedule Your Screening Today!

By DeKalb Times | Oct 11, 2023

Breast cancer continues to be a major health concern for women in the United States, with 1 in 8 women being diagnosed in their lifetime. However, there is hope. Thanks to advances in early detection and treatment methods, the 5-year relative survival rate for breast cancer when caught in its earliest stages is an impressive 99%.In January 2020, a significant step was taken towards ensuring that women have access to preventative measures for detecting breast cancer. Public Act 101-0580, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Keicher, requires both private insurance and Medicaid to cover...

City of Sandwich Committee of the Whole met Aug. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 11, 2023

City of Sandwich Committee of the Whole met Monday, Aug. 7

Village of Shabbona Public Affairs Committee met Sept. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 11, 2023

Village of Shabbona Public Affairs Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 6

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Q3 2023 Recap: 4 parolees from DeKalb County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By DeKalb Times | Oct 10, 2023

There were four offenders convicted of property 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.

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State Representative Jeff Keicher Invites Constituents to "Java with Jeff" Event

By DeKalb Times | Oct 10, 2023

R-Sycamore State Representative Jeff Keicher is reaching out to constituents who have questions or concerns about state issues or legislation. Keicher is inviting residents to join him for a “Java with Jeff” event on October 13. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Waubonsee Community College campus in Sugar Grove, Illinois.Coffee will be provided by Rep. Keicher, giving attendees the opportunity to engage in casual conversations with their representative. The event aims to foster open dialogue and create a space where constituents can voice...

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Standing with Israel: Illinois House Republican Caucus Condemns Hamas' Violence

By DeKalb Times | Oct 10, 2023

On October 7th, Hamas launched a surprise assault on Israel, unleashing a barrage of rockets that targeted civilian locations. This act of aggression resulted in the deaths of hundreds of innocent people and left thousands wounded. In a disturbing turn of events, Hamas terrorists also invaded Israeli communities, taking approximately 150 civilians hostage, including women, children, and the elderly. Threatening to execute the hostages, Hamas has demanded an end to Israel's retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza.In the face of such heinous acts of violence, the Illinois House...

City of Sycamore City Council met Aug. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2023

City of Sycamore City Council met Monday, Aug. 7

City of Genoa City Council met Sept. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2023

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 6

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Fritts: 'We’re all on the same team and that’s how we need to go about this'

By DeKalb Times | Oct 9, 2023

Bradley Fritts, a House Representative of the Illinois House of Representatives, emphasized the need for unity and collaboration during a House committee hearing on October 3rd. Speaking at the House Labor & Commerce, Health Care Licenses committee, Fritts highlighted the interconnectedness of patient care quality, healthcare workers, and hospital finances.

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DeKalb ranks 65th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By DeKalb Times | Oct 9, 2023

DeKalb residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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City of Sycamore Fire Pension Board met September 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 9, 2023

City of Sycamore Fire Pension Board met 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 6.

Village of Kingston Board of Trustees met Aug. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2023

Village of Kingston Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 7

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board Business Services Committee met Sept. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2023

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board Business Services Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 5

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Effective property tax rate in DeKalb County outpaced the national average in Q3 2023

By DeKalb Times | Oct 8, 2023

Property owners in DeKalb County paid 3% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.7 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by DeKalb Times.

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Recent DeKalb County home sales in week ending Oct. 7

By DeKalb Times | Oct 8, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in DeKalb County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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How did home valuation prices perform in DeKalb County during Q3 2023?

By DeKalb Times | Oct 8, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2023 in DeKalb County fell by $17,250, while total sales decreased by 50.9%.

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Saturday night football: Sycamore Spartans are the only local football team playing today - Oct. 7

By DeKalb Times | Oct 7, 2023

This team from the DeKalb Times coverage area is scheduled to play later today starting at 1 p.m.

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DeKalb Times area weekly mass times

By DeKalb Times | Oct 7, 2023

The following parishes in the DeKalb Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

City of Naperville Transportation Advisory Board met Aug. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 7, 2023

City of Naperville Transportation Advisory Board met Thursday, Aug. 3

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Friday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 6

By DeKalb Times | Oct 6, 2023

These teams from the DeKalb Times coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m.