In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in DeKalb County rose by $9,801 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 41.4%.
October is Fire Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising fire safety awareness and protecting homes and families. In order to promote fire safety, the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance has provided some valuable home safety tips.According to the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, it is crucial to have smoke alarms installed in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement. It is important for everyone in the household to be familiar with the sound of the smoke alarm and understand the warning it provides.Creating a...
State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) will be hosting a “Coffee Talk” event on October 20. The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for constituents to ask questions or share concerns about state issues or legislation. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the legislator’s shared office in Hampshire, Illinois. Attendees will be provided with coffee.The “Coffee Talk” event will be held at the Hampshire District Office located at 115 W Oak Knoll Drive, Hampshire, IL 60140. Constituents are...
State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) will be hosting a "Java with Jeff" event tomorrow, October 13, at the Waubonsee Community College campus in Sugar Grove. The event will provide an opportunity for constituents to ask questions or share concerns about state issues or legislation. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. in Room 150 of Bodie Hall. Coffee will be provided by Rep. Keicher himself. Those interested in attending can find the campus at IL Route 47 @ Waubonsee Dr., Sugar Grove, IL 60554. Parking is available in Lot S3, using the South Entrance....
There was one offender convicted of a sex crime 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.