New Utility Billing Portal Now Available
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The City has completed the transition to new utility billing software. In the January edition of e-News, we introduced you to a new online portal that can be used to review account history and submit online payments for utility bills. This new portal is now live and can be accessed with your account number. Customers are encouraged to establish an online account for easy access. Please note that the old billing portal is no longer in use. If you have bookmarked a link to the old portal, please update that link. The link has been updated on the
Utility Billing page of the City's website. It can also be
found here.
In addition to the new online portal, customers now have the option to pay utility bills by phone. By calling 855-573-6009, customers can check account balances and make payments using a credit or debit card. Please note that a convenience fee of $0.75 will be added to phone transactions. This fee is in addition to any credit/debit card fees applied to the payment.
As a reminder, all credit and debit card transaction fees are now paid by the customer. This applies to payments made in person and online.
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Utility Billing Portal
Message from the Clerk
ALDI Update
Senior Citizen Vehicle Safety Check
New Lakeshore Recycling Services
Vacation Checks
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Message from the City Clerk
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When can you be a LEO without a horoscope to match? When you’re a LEO in the City Clerk’s office.
In this case, LEO stands for “local election official." DeKalb’s LEOs are City Clerk Lynn Fazekas and Deputy Clerk Ruth Scott. LEOs have specific roles to play in the municipal elections, such as certification of ballots for candidates. LEOs are also deputy registrars and can register you to vote or help you change a registration (e.g., name or address change) up to the deadline of March 5.
The 2019 Consolidated Election will be held on April 2 and early voting has already begun. City Council seats for Wards 1, 3, 5 and 7 are up for election this year.
Visit the
City Clerk page on the City's website for a list of candidates and the early voting schedule.
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Coming Soon: A Bigger, Better ALDI
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Work will soon be underway to transform space in the Northland Plaza Shopping Center (formerly occupied by JC Penny) into a new ALDI grocery store. Demolition of the old facade will take place in the coming months, and it will be replaced by ALDI's new look storefront. ALDI plans to open the new store this summer, moving from its current location on Sycamore Road. The end result will be a bigger, better ALDI store. The City is excited that ALDI has chosen to continue its investment in our community.
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Visit the City's
Employment Page
to view and apply for open positions. For more info, contact Human Resources at 815-748-2300.
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City Seeking Full-time Summer Help
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Do you know a soon-to-be high school grad or college student who is looking for a summer job? If so, we have a great opportunity for full-time summer work. The City is currently accepting applications for several Seasonal Maintenance Positions in our Public Works Department.
The anticipated duration will be from May until August with flexibility for start and end dates. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent at the start of employment.
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New Hazardous Household Waste Collection
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Beginning in April, Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) will offer DeKalb residents Hazardous Household Waste collection services. LRS will provide collection services during the months of April, July, August, and October. This is an on-demand service, so residents must submit their requests before the last day of the previous month to ensure a scheduled pickup.
Once a pickup request is made, LRS will contact residents within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, to schedule a pickup day and provide instructions on how to prepare items for collection. Keep an eye out for a mailed informational postcard on this new LRS program.
To schedule a pickup or to view a list of acceptable items, please visit the
LRS website or call 815-770-7550.
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Senior Citizen Vehicle Safety Check
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The DeKalb County TRIAD will be hosting a Senior Citizen Vehicle Safety Check on Saturday, April 27, at the DeKalb Township Building for anyone over the age of 60. A 25-point safety check will be conducted on your vehicle by Kishwaukee College automotive students and instructors. They will determine if your vehicle is safe or in need of repair. This is just a check. No repairs or oil changes will be conducted. Come enjoy snacks and beverages while you wait. This event is free for all seniors.
Reservations can be made by calling the Family Service Agency at 815-758-8616. Don't delay, space is limited.
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Receive important notifications from the City by signing up for ALERT DeKalb. Text, email, and phone messages are used to alert the public to emergency situations, severe weather, and traffic disruptions.
Users can also text
ALERTDEKALB to
67283 to report criminal or suspicious activity and quality of life concerns.
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Let Us Know Before You Go
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The suitcases are packed and you’re ready to escape the cold weather for a spring break vacation. There is only one thing left to do before setting off. Be sure to protect your home and belongings from burglary and theft by using these tips from the Police Department.
If you will be away from home for a long period of time, consider submitting a
Vacation Check Form to the Police Department. You may also seek assistance from trusted neighbors who can check on your property while you are away. Employing the use of a home security system to monitor the inside and outside of your home can serve as added protection. It is also recommended to refrain from publicizing vacations on social media, as some criminals monitor social networks for easy targets. You can always share your vacation experience online once you return home.
If you have any questions about the Vacation Check program, please call the Police Department at 815-748-8400.
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Human Relations Commission
March
5, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
Planning and Zoning Commission
March 6, 6 p.m. at Council Chambers
Citizens' Environmental Commission
March 7, 4 p.m. at City Hall
Committee of the Whole
March
11, 5 p.m. at Council Chambers
City Council
March 11, 6 p.m. at Council Chambers
DeKalb Public Library Board
March 13, 7 p.m. at DeKalb Public Library
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Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission
March 18, 4 p.m. at Haish Conference Room
Planning and Zoning Commission
March 20, 6 p.m. at Council Chambers
Committee of the Whole
March 25, 5 p.m. at Council Chambers
City Council
March 25, 6 p.m. at Council Chambers
Airport Advisory Board
March
26, 7 p.m. at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport Maintenance Facility
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To view agendas for City meetings, please go to the City's Agenda Center
here
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To check for meeting cancellations and location updates, please check the City Website
here
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All-University Jazz Band Concert
Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at NIU, March 6,
8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Come enjoy a night of jazz music featuring the talented students of Northern Illinois University. Tickets can be purchased through the NIU
website.
The Little Mermaid performed by Stage Coach Players
Egyptian
Theatre
March 7-10, Times vary
Bring the whole family to enjoy the classic Disney production that will be sure to make you smile and dance in your seat. For tickets and more information visit the Stage Coach
website.
"Soup-er" Tuesdays at Glidden Homestead
Glidden Homestead, Every Tuesday in March,
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Looking for some warm soup and tours of the Glidden Homestead? Look no further because this winter every Tuesday through March you can have soup and experience the site where the innovative development of barbed wire happened. For more information go to their
website.
Local Lore Brown Bag Series
Ellwood House Museum, March 7, 12 p.m.
Local Lore is a series of lecture programs related to history, collections care, and historic preservation. Once a month, a knowledgeable speaker will present an hour-long program at a site in DeKalb County. All programs are free of charge and open to the public. More details are available
here
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Ready to Take the Next Step?
2500 N. Annie Glidden Rd, Barton Conference Room, February 12, 8:30 a.m.
If you are thinking of starting or already have started a home-based business, here is an event for you. Spend an hour with 1803 Candles owner Darryl Beach and get some tips and tricks of the trade. This event is free. For more information and registration please visit their
website.
Egyptian Theatre Events
135 North Second Street, DeKalb, IL
The Egyptian Theatre presents the exciting sounds of
Gaelic Storm and the
Red Hot Chili Pipers. For more information and tickets, please visit the
Egyptian Theatre website.
DeKalb Public Library Events
309 Oak Street, DeKalb, IL
The DeKalb Public Library offers a variety of programs and events for children and adults of all ages. Check out their
website
for details.
Northern Illinois University Events
DeKalb Campus
Northern Illinois University offers a variety of music, arts, and entertainment events that are open to the public. Check out NIU's
Events Calendar
for a full list of events.
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Event dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Please contact the event sponsor for additional details.
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City Hall
200 South Fourth Street
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Police Station
700 West Lincoln Highway
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Public Works
1216 Market Street
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
3232 Pleasant Street
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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City Clerk
815-748-2095
City Manager's Office
815-748-2090
Community Development Department 815-748-2060
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
815-748-8102
Finance Department
815-748-2000
Fire/Police Emergency
911
Fire Non-Emergency
815-748-8460
Mayor's Office
815-748-2099
Police Non-Emergency
815-748-8400
Public Works Department
815-748-2040
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