I’m gathering the DCRNC posts into one place chronologically (just as I’ve done for the housing authority posts). The DCRNC series began November 2021 as a way to explain development of the county home’s financial crisis. It has since evolved into coverage of the debate and decisions that will determine its future. I’ve also created…
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There is no “r” in Fazekas
I want to offer a few words on my write-in candidacy for DeKalb City Clerk so it doesn’t get weird between us. I filed last Thursday, aware by that point of one other person who might be running and found out later that we are four. A public statement of candidacy and a Facebook page…
Looking for Corn Fest Financial Postings?
We’re doing a brisk business today in searches for Corn Fest postings, particularly financial reports. Hitting the Corn Fest tag will present them in a pleasing reverse chronology for you. Enjoy!
Comparison of Budgeted vs. Actual General Fund Revenues
I am playing with a new (for me) chart plug-in. (Thanks Mac.) [easychart type=”line” width=”420″ title=”City of DeKalb Projected vs. Actual GF Revenues” groupnames=”Budgeted Revenues, Actual Revenues” valuenames=”2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011″ group1values=”27393755, 28720371, 30001151, 29663013, 28587803″ group2values=”26629206, 28489576, 28983224, 28434217, 29955121″ minaxis=”25000000″] Related posts: City of DeKalb Revenue Projections Public Safety Costs & DeKalb’s…
The Holly House
Citybarbs is pleased to add to our blogroll another local voice, The Holly House, a blog devoted to “green living on a blue collar budget.” The blog owner, a 4th Warder like me, has begun developing a proposal for amending DeKalb’s municipal code to allow residents to raise a few hens for eggs, as well…
Brien with an “E”
We’ve added Brien Martin’s satiric look at life, especially midlife, under the “Local Voices” heading of the blogroll. First up: “Non-Apology Apologies.”
Boone County Watchdog
Citybarbs is fixing to say goodbye to the Wogen Watch blog and wouldn’t you know it, here’s another to take its place on the blogroll. Check out the Boone County Watchdog run by Bill Pysson, who also has an interesting story to tell as a former District 100 School Board candidate. Pysson is prolific, mixing…
The Return of Wogen Watch
The Wogen Watch blog is back in response to Alderman Victor Wogen’s arrest on domestic violence charges and to the question of where he is living. So far, I’ve spoken at a Council meeting about the residency issue, blogged it and sent a letter to the editor. I hope I won’t be the Lone Ranger…
Illinois’ Own Darn Fault
According to Pro Publica, Illinois is the 16th state to have to borrow to keep paying out unemployment benefits, but — just as is true of the City of DeKalb — the primary problem apparently is not due to the state of the economy: Going into the recession, Illinois had a dangerously low level of…