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Representatives host blood drive in Geneva with Versiti Blood Center

State Representatives Jeff Keicher and Dan Ugaste are organizing a blood drive in Geneva on January 31.

By DeKalb Times | Jan 17, 2025

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FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Dekalb County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.

By DeKalb Times | Jan 14, 2025

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Jeff Keicher re-appointed as House Republican Conference Chair

By DeKalb Times | Jan 13, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher has been re-appointed as House Republican Conference Chairperson for the 104th General Assembly.

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Efforts continue against human trafficking on awareness day

By DeKalb Times | Jan 11, 2025

Today marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, a reminder that human trafficking is a pervasive issue affecting communities nationwide.

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Prairie State taxes: Sycamore residents rank 94th in total sales taxes paid for October 2024

By DeKalb Times | Jan 9, 2025

Sycamore residents paid $900,342 in sales taxes, ranking 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in October 2024.

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Rep. Jeff Keicher begins new term at Illinois General Assembly inauguration

By DeKalb Times | Jan 8, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher and 118 members of the Illinois House of Representatives convened for the inauguration of the 104th General Assembly.

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Syverson on business boycott: ‘The public views the idea of punishing neighbors for holding different views from theirs as very anti-American’

By Kane County Reporter reports | 16 days ago

A Fox Valley boycott campaign targeting businesses that support conservative causes, including figures like former President Donald Trump, has drawn sharp criticism from State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley).

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DeKalb residents rank 62nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for October 2024

By DeKalb Times | Jan 4, 2025

DeKalb residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in October 2024.

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DeKalb County residents rank 54th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for October 2024

By DeKalb Times | Jan 3, 2025

DeKalb County residents paid $355,164 in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2024.

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$73,643 in County Sales Tax collected in October 2024 for DeKalb County

By DeKalb Times | Jan 2, 2025

In October 2024, DeKalb County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Mobile DMV event offers services in Huntley on January 7

By DeKalb Times | Jan 2, 2025

Appointments are still open for the Mobile DMV event scheduled to take place in Huntley on January 7, 2025.

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DeKalb County collects $281,521 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024

By DeKalb Times | Jan 1, 2025

In October 2024, DeKalb County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois EPA launches student contest on waste reduction

By DeKalb Times | Dec 19, 2024

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling on fifth and sixth grade teachers to motivate their students to join the annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest.

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Illinois towns celebrate holidays with lights and community events

By DeKalb Times | Dec 17, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, communities across Illinois are embracing their unique traditions to celebrate and foster a sense of togetherness.

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Illinois offers $5 million grant funding for fire department projects

By DeKalb Times | Dec 16, 2024

Local fire departments in Illinois have an opportunity to access $5 million in grant funding for the rehabilitation or construction of fire stations.

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Illinois Flag Commission selects top designs; public voting begins in January

By DeKalb Times | Dec 11, 2024

The Illinois Flag Commission has chosen ten finalists for the state flag redesign contest.

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Mobile DMV event scheduled in Huntley for January

By DeKalb Times | Dec 11, 2024

State Representative Jeff Keicher and State Senator Dave Syverson are organizing a Mobile DMV event in collaboration with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.

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Prairie State taxes: Sycamore residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid for September

By DeKalb Times | Dec 9, 2024

Sycamore residents paid $924,917 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

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DeKalb ranks 61st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By DeKalb Times | Dec 4, 2024

DeKalb residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

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DeKalb County ranks 52nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By DeKalb Times | Dec 3, 2024

DeKalb County residents paid $354,161 in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per county in September.