Sycamore taxpayers ranked 100th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February, according to Illinois tax records. In total, Sycamore residents paid $790,297 in sales taxes during February. Sycamore ranked 99th in the Prairie State the month before, with $995,450 spent in sales taxes. The Municipal Sales Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Sycamore residents in February. In Illinois, Municipal Sales Taxes, typically set at 1%, are combined with the state sales tax of 5% and a county tax of 0.25%, resulting in a total state tax rate of 6.25%. These taxes vary at l ..read more

The following parishes in the DeKalb Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times. Christ the Teacher University Parish 512 Normal Road, DeKalb Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 8:00 PM Monday: 12:05 PM Tuesday: 12:05 PM Wednesday: 12:05 PM, 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:05 PM Friday: 12:05 PM Saturday: 4:30 PM St. Mary Catholic Church Dekalb 329 Pine Street, Dekalb Sunday: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 4:00 PM Monday: 5:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM Thursday: 7:00 AM Friday: 7:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM St. Catherine of Genoa 340 S. Stott Street, Genoa Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM Monday: 8:3 ..read more

Springfield, IL - The Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony took place yesterday in Springfield, where fallen police officers were honored for their service and sacrifice. Representatives from the General Assembly, including Keicher, gathered with law enforcement officers from across the state to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty. During the ceremony, Keicher expressed, "We joined law enforcement officers from across the state to recognize the Illinois officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities last year." The event served as a poign ..read more

DeKalb County taxpayers ranked 52nd in total sales taxes paid per county in February, according to Illinois tax records. In total, DeKalb County residents paid $307,171 in sales taxes during February. DeKalb County ranked 46th in the Prairie State the month before, with $442,286 spent in sales taxes. The Countywide Sales Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by DeKalb County residents in February. As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than the national average. Illinois governor J. B. Pritzk ..read more

There was a single gas station in cities across DeKalb County selling diesel at the lowest price of $4.05 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com. The average cost of diesel in cities within DeKalb County was $4.06 per gallon. Of the six gas stations in cities within DeKalb County, two offer diesel. The average price of diesel in Illinois was $4.07, compared to $4.12 the week before. Experts predict gasoline prices could drop below $3 this year before rebounding closer to $4 by year's end. GasBuddy forecasted a national average of $3.38 per gallon, down from $3.51. An ..read more

DeKalb County’s 38 coaches earned an average salary of $70,444 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education. This is the sixth highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Illinois post-secondary schools during 2022. DeKalb County is home to two post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Northern Illinois University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $152,803. Male coaches of men's teams received $109,850 on average in DeKalb County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $78,689. Research from the Vand ..read more

DeKalb County taxpayers paid $237,040 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records. This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $372,001. Over the past 12 months, DeKalb County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax. The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use. Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study ..read more

City of Dekalb Joint Review Board met April 26. Here are the agenda provided by the board: A. Call to Order B. Roll Call       City of DeKalb – Bill Nicklas*       DeKalb Community Unit School District #428 – Armir Doka*       DeKalb County – Brian Gregory* (Chair)       DeKalb County Forest Preserve – Terry Hannan       DeKalb Park District – John Shea*       DeKalb Public Library – Emily Faulkner       DeKalb Township – Mary Hess*      &nb ..read more

There was a single gas station in cities across DeKalb County selling regular gas at the lowest price of $3.75 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com. The average cost of regular gas in cities within DeKalb County was $3.79 per gallon. Of the six gas stations in cities within DeKalb County, three offer regular gas. The average price of regular gas in Illinois was $3.91, compared to $3.95 the week before. Drivers across the U.S. have faced a rollercoaster of gas prices in recent months and years. Though the cost of a gallon of gas is dropping, experts suggest they may ..read more

DeKalb County Board of Health met March 26. Here are the minutes provided by the board: BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS PRESENT Derryl Block, RN, PhD Kellen Bosma, DMD Lorraine Daly, Secretary Karen Federici Kimberly Heinisch Mark Mattson, Vice President Jill Olson Anita Zurbrugg, President BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS ABSENT Rukisha Crawford Carlos Dominguez, DVM Michael Thornton, MD STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Lisa Gonzalez, MPH, Public Health Administrator Stacia Runge, MSW, Director of Community Health and Prevention Greg Maurice, LEHP, Director of Health Protection Erin Frye, MPH, Administrative Support and ..read more