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Illinois EPA launches student contest on waste reduction

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.

By DeKalb Times | Dec 19, 2024

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Illinois towns celebrate holidays with lights and community events

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

By DeKalb Times | Dec 17, 2024

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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.

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Illinois celebrates over two centuries since joining United States

By DeKalb Times | Dec 3, 2024

On December 3, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state of the United States.

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$68,774 in County Sales Tax collected in September for DeKalb County

By DeKalb Times | Dec 2, 2024

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

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Illinois legislators introduce new bills targeting human trafficking

By DeKalb Times | Dec 2, 2024

Human trafficking remains a significant issue in Illinois, with the National Human Trafficking Hotline reporting 287 cases from the state in 2022.

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DeKalb County collects $285,386 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By DeKalb Times | Dec 1, 2024

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

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Illinois residents urged to consider becoming organ donors

By DeKalb Times | Nov 27, 2024

Becoming an organ and tissue donor in Illinois can significantly impact the lives of many individuals.

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Illinois House Republicans push for increased blood donations amid ongoing shortages

By DeKalb Times | Nov 25, 2024

The Illinois House Republicans have been actively encouraging blood donations throughout the state this year.

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Illinois faces budget shortfall; lawmakers plan return session

By DeKalb Times | Nov 22, 2024

The fall veto session concluded with minimal action on key issues, leaving a $3.2 billion budget shortfall unaddressed.

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Rep. Keicher criticizes misuse of TIF districts in Illinois

By DeKalb Times | Nov 21, 2024

Speaking on the House floor, Representative Jeff Keicher expressed his concerns about the misuse of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts during a debate on legislation aimed at extending several TIF districts.