Government - Local

SYCAMORE – DeKalb County Treasurer Mark Todd’s office has made the first distribution of DeKalb County real estate taxes.

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday on the proposed fiscal 2013 budget.

SYCAMORE – A recent traffic violation in DeKalb County could mean a ticket to the new high-volume courtroom.

GENOA – What would Genoa residents do if a train derailed and spilled hazardous chemicals?

DeKALB – Two vacant school buildings in DeKalb School District 428 were auctioned Wednesday, netting the district $75,000

SYCAMORE – Sycamore Park District officials and board members plan to implement two processes to address fiscal stability and future needs.

SYCAMORE – No laptops, no electronics, no problem for the Sycamore School District 427 Board.

SYCAMORE – Taxco Restaurant could receive city money to overhaul its facade, and the Jane Fargo Hotel in Sycamore will need to resubmit a proposal for city funding.

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Board Law and Justice Committee passed a resolution Monday supporting the county’s drug court and urging the DeKalb County state’s attorney to comply with a state mandate to operate the program.

SYCAMORE – Sycamore residents will see savings on their electricity bills after the City Council locked in lower rates with an alternative supplier at Monday’s meeting.

DeKALB – Some DeKalb city officials don’t think the city’s liquor commission is necessary, while others feel the commission adds important dialogue about an often controversial topic.

DeKALB – After 34 years of “blood, sweat and tears” in education, DeKalb County Regional Superintendent Gil Morrison is ready to call it a career.

SYCAMORE – Premature conversations with Stonehouse Park owners about issues surrounding their permit request caused DeKalb County Board member Ken Andersen to abstain from Wednesday’s divisive vote.

DeKALB – An existing mosque may build a new home in a DeKalb neighborhood if the DeKalb City Council gives the go-ahead during a future meeting.

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Board voted Wednesday to keep Stonehouse Park open with a “short leash” attached.