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2018 Social Service Grants
Every year, DeKalb Township reviews applications from local social service agencies seeking funding for their programs. In 2018, we awarded $80,000.00 to 13 agencies that will use the money for programs that positively impact the lives of DeKalb Township residents. We are proud to partner with our local agencies as they work tirelessly to end…
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Oakwood Cemetery Update
We have been working hard on getting the entrance to Oakwood Cemetery cleaned up, and today we were able to seed grass. It is looking so much better, and we hope to continue enhancing the entrance over the coming months.
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Happy 4th of July!!
In observance of Independence Day, the office will be closed July 4, 2018. We wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July, and will resume normal business hours on July 5th. The Highway department will remain closed until July 6. All inquiries for them may be made at the main line for the Township,…
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Heat Advisory
DeKalb is under a heat advisory until Sunday evening. With temperatures ranging from the mid to upper 90s, residents are advised to stay hydrated, and know the signs of heat stroke. Please check on your neighbors and friends, particularly those who are elderly, or have a preexisting health condition that the heat might exacerbate. Hope…
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Township Closed for Memorial Day
The Township offices will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day as we honor those members of the armed services who died while on active duty. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, May 29. Thank you, DeKalb Township
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DeKalb Township Power Aggregation 2018
DeKalb Township has entered into a 3 year energy contract with Eligo Energy, at a rate of $0.0614 per kilowatt hour for the duration of the contract. DeKalb Township worked with Rock River Energy Services to secure this favorable rate. All residents in unincorporated DeKalb will receive an Opt-out letter in the near future. Please…
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“Ask an Offical” now will be the 4th Friday of the Month!
Thank you to all who have been participating in our “Ask an Official” Fridays. Many of the wonderful inquiries received require more than just a 2-3 minute video, so we will now be answering them in articles that allow for the issues to be more fully fleshed out. But, never fear! Once a month, Supervisor…
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NIU Cares Day Oakwood Cemetery Cleanup
DeKalb Township’s historic Oakwood Cemetery was selected as a site for 2018’s NIU Cares Day. Approximately 25 members of Phi Kappa Psi worked with the DeKalb Township Road District crew to clear over 6 acres of debris that would make it hard for landscaping and maintenance to begin on schedule. “I’m really impressed with how…
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Now Hiring: Part-Time (seasonal) Cemetery Maintenance/Road Crew Team Member
Cemetery Maintenance Job Description PT Click on the link to be taken to the official job description, and instructions for applying!