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Posted on: December 1, 2023

North First Street Bridge Reopens to Vehicular Traffic

A vehicle crosses the North First Street bridge

The North First Street bridge has reopened to vehicular traffic. The bridge deck remains closed to pedestrian use at this time, while the bike path connection to First Street has been fully restored for use.

The significant construction project, replacing ...

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City of DeKalb News
Posted on: November 29, 2023

Meta's DeKalb Data Center Now Online

Gov. Pritzker helps flip the switch as DeKalb Data Center goes online

Meta’s DeKalb Data Center is now serving traffic, allowing billions of people worldwide to connect online.

Mayor Cohen Barnes and City Manager Bill Nicklas joined Governor J.B. Pritzker, Meta leadership and project partners Wednesday for a ceremo...

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City of DeKalb News
Posted on: November 28, 2023

City Lowers Tax Rate Again

4th Ward Alderman Greg Perkins speaks while Carolyn Zasada, Barb Larson and Tracy Smith listen

The DeKalb City Council has approved a property tax levy that is expected to drive down the City’s tax rate to the lowest level in nearly a decade.

The levy, given final approval by the Council on Monday, will reduce the City’s property...

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City of DeKalb News
Posted on: October 9, 2023

DeKalb Earns Bond Rating Upgrade

A sign for the site of the Kraft Heinz Automated CPG Distribution Center with construction trucks

DeKalb has earned a bond rating upgrade reflecting the City’s strong financial health resulting from responsible financial policies and transformative economic development successes.

The upgrade by Moody’s Investors Services, one of the...

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City of DeKalb News
Posted on: July 13, 2023

Kraft Heinz Invests $400M in new DeKalb Distribution Center

A rendering of the Kraft Heinz Automated CPG Distribution Center & the the Kraft Heinz & City logos

On July 13, the Kraft Heinz Company announced a more than $400 million investment to build one of the largest automated CPG distribution centers in North America. Located in DeKalb, the 775,000 square-foot national distribution facility will feature state...

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