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updated: Tue May 20, 2008 02:27 pm

Cortland News

Local news for Cortland, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

May 20, 2008 | Beacon News

Liquor license freed up as eatery closes

The number of liquor licenses in the city might be decreasing, since one of those licenses is no longer being used.

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Wed Apr 16, 2008

Northern Star

ComEd works to meet high electricity demand

“All customers absorb the already forecasted price in their bills”

DeKalb's business and population growth is bringing in demand for more electricity. via Northern Star

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Related Topix: Energy, DeKalb, IL, Sycamore, IL

Wed Mar 26, 2008

Daily Herald

Fundraiser to help crash victim's family

“He was very outgoing and personable”

A fund has been set up to help the wife and children of Michael Kurbyun, who died last month in a snowmobile accident at age 31. via Daily Herald

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Related Topix: DeKalb, IL, Lily Lake, IL, St. Charles, IL, Geneva, IL, Elgin, IL

Mon Mar 24, 2008

Suburban Chicago News

Police Blotter

Charles man died Saturday evening when his pickup truck left the roadway at Illinois 38 and Chase Road and rolled over several times, coming to rest on its roof in a ditch, according to the DeKalb County ... via Suburban Chicago News

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Related Topix: St. Charles, IL, Benld, IL

Mon Mar 17, 2008

Northern Star

Area municipalities see expenses increase after snowy winter

“This will have a very serious impact on the rest of our budget year, ending Dec. 31”

Unusual weather this winter has brought unexpected expenses for public works departments in cities and towns throughout DeKalb County. via Northern Star

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Related Topix: DeKalb, IL, Dekalb County, IL

Thu Feb 21, 2008

Daily Chronicle

Beilfuss plans June retirement

“Our students, families, faculty, staff, and leadership team are to be applauded for their efforts to improve academic achievement, and I know their collective effort will continue to demonstrate commitments to excellence and equity in education.”

Paul Beilfuss announced Tuesday that he will leave the DeKalb School District in June after serving as its superintendent for 3 1/2 years. via Daily Chronicle

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Related Topix: DeKalb, IL, Education Etc.

Mon Feb 18, 2008

Daily Chronicle

House catches fire early Monday in Sycamore, declared total loss

A Sycamore house went up in flames early Monday morning, according to a news release from the Sycamore Fire Department. via Daily Chronicle

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Related Topix: Sycamore, IL, DeKalb, IL

Fri Feb 15, 2008

De Kalb Midweek

Police report

Information gathered from local police departments Editor's note: All named are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. via De Kalb Midweek

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Related Topix: Bolingbrook, IL, Sycamore, IL, Des Plaines, IL

Wed Feb 13, 2008

De Kalb Midweek

A vote for change

“It hasn't totally sunk in yet”

The victory was sweet. DeKalb School District 428 has been yearning for it for a decade. via De Kalb Midweek

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Related Topix: DeKalb, IL, Education Etc.

Sat Feb 09, 2008

Daily Chronicle

Impact fee situation is inequitable in district

Editor: I am struggling about how to vote on the upcoming DeKalb School District construction referendum, and I am talking to people, asking questions and reading as much as I can so that I can make my ... via Daily Chronicle

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Related Topix: DeKalb, IL, Malta, IL, Opinion

Thu Feb 07, 2008

Daily Chronicle

Yes, Finally: Referendum passes easily

“People are coming out just to vote 'yes' - I'm optimistic at this point.”

For the DeKalb School District, a 63.8 percent majority vote Tuesday proved that the fourth attempt at a referendum is the charm. via Daily Chronicle

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Related Topix: Education Etc., DeKalb, IL

Tue Feb 05, 2008

Daily Chronicle

DeKalb fire results in minor injuries

“It seems small, but something like this could easily get out of hand.”

One firefighter received minor injuries during a small fire Monday at a duplex in DeKalb. via Daily Chronicle

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Related Topix: DeKalb, IL, Home Listing, Home, Sycamore, IL, Malta, IL

Mon Feb 04, 2008

Daily Chronicle Online

Cortland teachers, staff support the referendum

Cortland Elementary School Editor: We, the teachers and staff at Cortland Elementary School, wholeheartedly support the upcoming referendum on Feb. via Daily Chronicle Online

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Opinion

Sat Feb 02, 2008

Daily Chronicle Online

DeKalb man suspected in slew of area burglaries

“We know enough to be able to close a few of the cases, but we won't be able to file charges until results from the lab come back”

Five area law enforcement agencies are waiting for evidence to be tested before possibly filing more charges against a DeKalb man suspected in a slew of burglaries dating back to September. via Daily Chronicle Online

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Related Topix: DeKalb, IL, Sycamore, IL, Dekalb County, IL

Thu Jan 31, 2008

De Kalb Midweek

Police report

Information gathered from local police departments Editor's note: All named are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. via De Kalb Midweek

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Elgin, IL, Dupage County, IL, Dekalb County, IL

Tue Jan 29, 2008

Daily Chronicle Online

Fire shuts down gas station in Cortland

“There wasn't actually a lot of fire damage, but what did burn created a lot of smoke”

A small fire in a mechanical room Sunday afternoon shut down a Mobil station on Route 38 in Cortland and kept the gas station closed through Monday, Cortland Police Chief Russell Stokes said. via Daily Chronicle Online

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Sun Jan 27, 2008

Daily Chronicle

DeKalb School District has the right plan

DeKalb Editor: Community volunteers developed the DeKalb School District's comprehensive facilities plan over the last two years. via Daily Chronicle

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Related Topix: Education Etc., DeKalb, IL, Opinion

Fri Jan 25, 2008

De Kalb Midweek

District 428 and ReNew Our Schools to co-sponsor Referendum Clinic Jan. 26

“It is necessary for the District to prepare for both contingencies of the referendum, success or failure”

DeKalb School District 428 and the ReNew Our Schools committee will co-sponsor a referendum clinic "By The Numbers" Saturday, Jan. via De Kalb Midweek

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Related Topix: Malta, IL, DeKalb, IL, Education Etc.

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