This week, (Police Chief) Byrd highlighted DeKalb Police Department efforts over the past year to target violent crime. He said it came as a relief for him to see the city’s streets safer, he told the DeKalb City Council
DeKalb City Council takes first look at tax levy as budget season commences for 2024 tax bills, fiscal 2025
Public can weigh in on proposed property tax options at City’s Finance Advisory Committee, City Council October meetings
Today the Tribune Editorial Board publishes what we call our “bedsheet ballot.” It’s our list of endorsed candidates that readers can clip from the newspaper and carry with them into voting booths. Yes, it’s legal. So round up the scissors.
The bedsheet ballot appears in today’s Sunday edition of the Chicago Tribune, as well as Tuesday’s paper. For digital readers, we have provided the bedsheet ballot below, as well as a downloadable PDF version.
Two items you’ll see on our list are worthy of extra attention: a “vote NO” recommendation to Chicago’s proposed real estate tax increase, and our endorsement of Eileen O’Neill Burke for Cook County state’s attorney. You can find our full endorsements here.
Pretty incredible that this campaign has hit the radar of a major publication! I am humbled and filled with gratitude to receive the endorsement of the Chicago Tribune. This moment fills me with excitement and a profound sense of honor. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and belief in me.
Over 1,000 Union construction jobs created by Meta's datacenter. Years of hard work working on Economic Development have paid off here in DeKalb.
Too cool to be introduced by the Governor as an Economic Development leader in the State and the region! This was a huge day for the State and the City of DeKalb. The partnerships I been able to be part of, both public and private, has been a formula for success for us!
DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes talks with WREX about the significant impact Meta has made on the residents of DeKalb, Northern Illinois University, and the region.
DeKalb mayor Cohen Barnes responds to proposed DeKalb School District 428 tax levy
University Publication Prints Article on Cohen Barnes for State Rep
Local newspaper covers Cohen Barnes' election bid announcement in depth - Link to The Midweek
DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes announces he’ll seek office in 2024 as the next State Representative for the 76th District, currently held by Democrat Lance Yednock who won’t seek reelection.
The annual street maintenance program aims to address about 26 miles of city streets.
DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes: Lowering tax burden could entice new housing and commercial development
