Government - Local

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Clerk’s Office could see big changes, and the proposed fiscal 2013 budget is preparing for them.

DeKALB – Principals for DeKalb High School and Malta Elementary School will leave their positions for administrative roles.

DeKALB – Some members of the DeKalb City Council raised concerns Monday about the lack of a basement in the new DeKalb police station.

CORTLAND – Cortland officials are moving forward with the town’s electrical aggregation plan with an aim to lock in lower rates by the end of June.

DeKALB – The Islamic Society of Northern Illinois University plans to build a two-story mosque on Normal Road.

DeKALB – With the DeKalb City Council’s final approval, Eugene Lowery’s new title as chief of the DeKalb Police Department is official.

DeKALB – A review of DeKalb’s proposed fiscal 2013 budget Monday focused on funds for the new police station.

SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Park District had made changes to improve customer service and reach out to its residents.

SYCAMORE – Those who have bought a home or other property in the past year are encouraged to check to see if they are responsible for any real estate taxes.

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council could realize significant savings in legal fees without making a change.

DeKALB – Eugene Lowery said he is honored to lead the DeKalb Police Department.

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Board Executive Committee heard alternatives to a complete shutdown of Stonehouse Park as a final decision looms in less than a week.

DeKALB – The DeKalb Fire Department is looking for ways to reduce nearly $800,000 in overtime expected next year.

DeKALB – Several improvements are planned in DeKalb’s tax increment financing districts in the proposed fiscal 2013 budget.

SYCAMORE – The Sycamore City Council had its first look at a $1.3 million street maintenance proposal that would improve some downtown areas and subdivision roads.