Archive for January 2010

Cutting the Budget Affects People

By Robert-W.-Pritchard---IL-House-70th-District · Comments (3) · Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Robert W. Pritchard

Robert W. Pritchard

When the legislature returns to session next month it must address the state’s budget problems and mountain of unpaid bills. There is no escaping the fact that cuts must be made along with reforms and more revenue. When we talk about cuts, I found a letter from Dave McClure, Executive Director of the Youth Services Bureau of Illinois Valley in LaSalle thought provoking. Cuts must be made carefully and with an eye toward unintended consequences. I welcome your comments and input on state spending priorities. Read More...

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Categories : Gov Watch

Your predictions?

By Mac McIntyre · Comments (6) · Saturday, January 30th, 2010

votefeb2According to legend, if a groundhog comes out of its burrow on February 2nd and fails to see its shadow it will leave its nest and that means winter will soon end. But if the groundhog sees its shadow it will supposedly scurry back into its hole and winter will last for six more weeks.

The forecast for Tuesday, Feb. 2, gives some hope for a shorter winter this year. We’re looking at cloudy skies with a high of 29F and a 40% chance of snow. Read More...

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Categories : Elections

The Best Show on Television!

By Mac McIntyre · Comments (8) · Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

We’ve got it. No question. Undeniable. The best television show on cable TV is filmed live right here at City Hall in DeKalb. Read More...

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Categories : Coffee Talk

A seat behind the bench

By Mac McIntyre · Comments (2) · Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

DeKalb County voters will fill several vacancies in the 2nd and 16th Judicial Districts in the 2010 elections beginning with the Feb 2nd Primary. Read More...

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Categories : Elections

Humans Vs. Zombies!

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Tapa la Luna

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Back by popular demand…

Coming Again in April

Humans Vs. Zombies!

Come dressed as a zombie or not.. Read More...

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Categories : Business News

Former Park Board Member talks Referendum

By Mac McIntyre · Comments (2) · Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Jeff Hallgren, a former board member for the DeKalb Park District, discusses his concerns with the district’s proposal to issue $15 million in debt obligation bonds to build a new aquatic center at Hopkins Park. The proposal would need referendum approval by voters in the Feb. 2, 2010 elections. Read More...

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Categories : Elections

FALL INTO SAVINGS

By eWorldLinx · Comments (0) · Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Paulsen Appliance of Sycamore

 gecafeGE Cafe’ Inspired Savings

$100 – Purchase 2 eligible GE Cafe’ appliances Read More...

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Categories : Business News
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