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June 06, 2025
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Ottawa legislator seeks to stop deceptive sales targeting sexual assault survivors

Ottawa legislator seeks to stop deceptive sales targeting sexual assault survivors

State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, whose district covers La Salle, Bureau and DeKalb counties, introduced a new bill that will target deceptive sales on sexual assault survivors.

By Bill Freskos●
June 01, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Proposed edible tasting room for DeKalb dispensary gets early support

Proposed edible tasting room for DeKalb dispensary gets early support

Got bud? The city of DeKalb wants to help one local dispensary in making that pitch to consumers easier to act on. DeKalb city leaders moved one step closer this week to allowing Excelleaf Dispensary, 305 E. Locust St., to open what its founders are calling a “tasting room.”

By Megann Horstead●
June 01, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Underwood at Joliet town hall: ‘We need to raise our voices and fight back’ against GOP budget cuts

Underwood at Joliet town hall: ‘We need to raise our voices and fight back’ against GOP budget cuts

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood spoke with constituents in Joliet on Saturday, accompanied by fellow Democrat Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida. The pair discussed the proposed Republican budget bill and how social services, veterans and job programs will be impacted.

By Jessie Molloy●
May 31, 2025 at 6:10 pm CDT

Some DeKalb County residents worried about new proposed solar project

Some DeKalb County residents worried about new proposed solar project

Concerns over a large-scale solar farm spurred multiple residents to speak up during a recent DeKalb County Board meeting, but the project causing anxiety hasn’t yet been put to a vote.

By Camden Lazenby●
May 29, 2025 at 4:53 pm CDT

Edible tastings, anyone? DeKalb dispensary proposes new in-house cannabis experience

Edible tastings, anyone? DeKalb dispensary proposes new in-house cannabis experience

You’ve heard of beer and wine tastings at local establishments and breweries. What if you could go to a cannabis edible tasting at your neighborhood dispensary? That’s a question one DeKalb dispensary owner will pose to the DeKalb City Council this week.

By Kelsey Rettke●
May 26, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Fairdale street light district could be dissolved

Fairdale street light district could be dissolved

The Fairdale street light district, which is responsible for levying a tax to pay ComEd for the rental and operation of public light poles in the area, has asked DeKalb County to take on its responsibilities.

By Camden Lazenby●
May 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

DeKalb School District 428 details new guidelines for conference travel

DeKalb School District 428 details new guidelines for conference travel

The DeKalb School District 428 school board this week talked guidelines for staff conference travel requests, which district officials said is needed for professional development and student success.

By Megann Horstead●
May 24, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

‘Something really evil about taxing food’: No to 1% grocery tax in unincorporated DeKalb County

‘Something really evil about taxing food’: No to 1% grocery tax in unincorporated DeKalb County

DeKalb County Democrats and Republicans unanimously agreed this week not to enact a 1% grocery tax on unincorporated areas, though some municipalities still are considering it. "There’s something really evil about taxing food,” Democrat Scott Campbell said.

By Camden Lazenby●
May 24, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

DeKalb District 428 mulls ways to entice more substitute teachers

DeKalb District 428 mulls ways to entice more substitute teachers

To help keep pace with neighboring districts, DeKalb School District 428 is considering increasing pay and benefits for substitute teachers for the 2025-26 school year.

By Megann Horstead●
May 23, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

DeKalb School District 428 details new guidelines for conference travel

DeKalb School District 428 details new guidelines for conference travel

The DeKalb School District 428 school board this week talked guidelines for staff conference travel requests, which district officials said is needed for professional development and student success.

By Megann Horstead●
May 24, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
‘Something really evil about taxing food’: No to 1% grocery tax in unincorporated DeKalb County

‘Something really evil about taxing food’: No to 1% grocery tax in unincorporated DeKalb County

DeKalb County Democrats and Republicans unanimously agreed this week not to enact a 1% grocery tax on unincorporated areas, though some municipalities still are considering it. "There’s something really evil about taxing food,” Democrat Scott Campbell said.

By Camden Lazenby●
May 24, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
DeKalb District 428 mulls ways to entice more substitute teachers

DeKalb District 428 mulls ways to entice more substitute teachers

To help keep pace with neighboring districts, DeKalb School District 428 is considering increasing pay and benefits for substitute teachers for the 2025-26 school year.

By Megann Horstead●
May 23, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

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