April is recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the severe effects of child abuse and neglect.
In 2022, government transfers made up 18.3% of income in DeKalb County, an alarming 13.4% surge from 4.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
There were seven offenders living in DeKalb County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DeKalb Times.