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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from DeKalb County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in DeKalb County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DeKalb Times.

By DeKalb Times | May 8, 2025

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DeKalb County: Medicare dependency reached 5% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5% of income in DeKalb County, providing an average of $2,529 per capita to residents.

By DeKalb Times | May 5, 2025

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DeKalb Times area weekly mass times

By DeKalb Times | May 3, 2025

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

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DeKalb County collects just under $3.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By DeKalb Times | Apr 30, 2025

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

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$986,304 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for DeKalb County

By DeKalb Times | Apr 29, 2025

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

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DeKalb County collects $299,225 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By DeKalb Times | Apr 26, 2025

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

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DeKalb Times area weekly mass times

By DeKalb Times | Apr 26, 2025

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

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$193,256 in County Sales Tax collected in February for DeKalb County

By DeKalb Times | Apr 25, 2025

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

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2022: DeKalb County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By DeKalb Times | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, DeKalb County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 15.2%.

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DeKalb Times area weekly mass times

By DeKalb Times | Apr 19, 2025

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

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in DeKalb County?

By DeKalb Times | Apr 14, 2025

There were 43 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in DeKalb County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DeKalb Times.

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DeKalb County called home by 1 new registered sex offender in week ending March 30

By DeKalb Times | Apr 13, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there is one new registered sex offender living in DeKalb County as of the week ending March 30.

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Prairie State Taxes: Sycamore residents rank 96th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for February

By DeKalb Times | Apr 13, 2025

Sycamore residents paid $913,613 in sales taxes, ranking 96th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

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DeKalb County: Residents received $112.55 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By DeKalb Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.2% of income in DeKalb County, providing an average of $1,123 per capita to residents.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 3 parolees from DeKalb County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By DeKalb Times | Apr 12, 2025

There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in DeKalb County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DeKalb Times.

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DeKalb Times area weekly mass times

By DeKalb Times | Apr 12, 2025

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

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DeKalb residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for February

By DeKalb Times | Apr 12, 2025

DeKalb residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: DeKalb County residents paid 40th-largest sum in February

By DeKalb Times | Apr 12, 2025

DeKalb County residents paid $492,481 in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per county in February.

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DeKalb County called home by 4 new registered sex offenders as of March

By DeKalb Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were four new registered sex offenders living in DeKalb County in March.

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Illinois representatives seek tax reform before Tax Day

By DeKalb Times | Apr 11, 2025

Representatives Jeff Keicher, Jackie Haas, and Joe Sosnowski addressed concerns about the high tax burden on Illinois families as the annual Tax Day draws near.