Ten years ago, the forces of evil committed an unspeakable crime against America and its people. They believed that by destroying our buildings and murdering our innocent citizens they could defeat all that our nation represents.

But even as the attacks continued, they brought out the best in all of us. Ordinary Americans became heroes helping the injured, comforting the dying, and assisting with rescue efforts. First responders selflessly hurled themselves into burning buildings and remained there even knowing that they might never leave. And then there were those aboard United Flight 93 who refused to stand by while more damage was done. Instead, unarmed, they heroically fought back and spared our nation greater injury.

In the days, weeks, and months that followed, we came together as a people to grieve, to care for the survivors and to rebuild. We showed that the spirit of the American people cannot be broken. We showed that we are a people who are indeed, as the Pledge of Allegiance says “under God, indivisible” and who strive for “liberty and justice for all.”

The horror we all felt that clear Tuesday morning will forever be the first emotion we experience when we recall the events of 9/11. Let’s make sure that we never forget how much that tragedy revealed about the strength of the American spirit.

Eric J. Johnson
Supervisor
DeKalb Township

DeKalb, IL – DeKalb Township Supervisor, Eric Johnson, announced today that DeKalb Township is partnering with Cell Phones for Soldiers and will serve as a location for citizens to drop off their old cell phones to be recycled. Proceeds from the recycled cell phones will provide men and women overseas with prepaid calling cards.

Cell Phones for Soldiers is a not for profit organization, who hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families.  There will be no additional costs to the Township for providing the services associated with providing the new program. Cell Phones for Soldiers pay the shipping costs for the discarded cell to be sent to a recycling center. Read More→

It’s hot and humid this week. Here are area cooling centers:
• DeKalb City Hall, 200 S. Fourth St.; 24 hours a day
• The Senior Center, 330 Grove St. in DeKalb; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
• Sycamore Library, 103 E. State St.; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday
• Sycamore Police Department, 535 DeKalb Ave.; 24 hours a day
• The DeKalb Oasis on Interstate 88; 24 hours a day

Supervisor Eric Johnson and his wife Jennifer welcomed their first child, Benjamin Joseph, on Tuesday (6/28) at 12:34am. Benjamin was born 8lbs 14oz and 21in in length.

By CAITLIN MULLEN – 
cmullen@daily-chronicle.com

DeKALB – Friends of Pat LaVigne shared funny and touching stories in her memory Friday at a tree dedication ceremony at the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center.

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The DeKalb County Republican Central Committee has received permission to plant a tree near the nature trail located at the DeKalb County Nursing and Rehab Center on Annie Glidden Road in Pat LaVigne’s honor.  The tree planting will take place on Friday, April 22, 2011 at 3:00 P.M.  Mary Simons, Chairwoman of the DeKalb Republican Party,  has asked DeKalb Township to let the public know they are invited to attend this memorial service, which is non-partisan and non-political.  Pat was so very involved in so many events and with so many organizations over the years the Republican Party feels it is appropriate to invite the public to attend. 

DeKalb Township Supervisor Eric Johnson is encouraging all county residents to in supporting Mothers and More as they hold their Power of a Purse Campaign. Read More→

DeKalb and Genoa Townships have entered into an intergovernmental agreement where DeKalb Township will process general assistance clients for Genoa Township. Residents of Genoa Township who are seeking assistance programs from the township should now contact one of the the DeKalb Township caseworkers at 815-758-8282.

Genoa Township will reimburse DeKalb Township for direct expenses associated with the general assistance applications and pay a processing fee for each case.

Because DeKalb Township has full time, professionally trained, general assistance staff, Genoa Township now  joins the 14 other townships who have contracted with DeKalb Township to process their general assistance applications and cases.