DeKalb Township Supervisor's Office

Finding the "right" job can be a challenge, even for those who are well-qualified--and particularly for those who are "overqualified." If you are an experienced member of the workforce and find yourself unable to "land" a job you know you are more-than-qualified to handle, check out this pro tip, courtesy of Passion Pursuit Inc. Need help "dumbing down" you resume? Let Coach Danita Sims help you "right-size" your resume. Contact the DeKalb Township today to request our FREE job coaching services. Give us a call at 815-758-8282.

We've still got appointments available for Thursday and Friday of this week! Sign up today and make a plan to complete your Power of Attorney for Healthcare or Living Will at no cost! To book your appointment, contact Kimberly at 815-758-8282.

Did you know DeKalb Township has already announced several events in the months of January thru May? Check them out! ADVANCE CARE PLANNING SESSIONS, by appointment only. Most Thursday & Fridays in January, 10AM - 2PM @ DeKalb Township. AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE, pre-registration required. Feb. 4 & 5, 10AM - 2PM @ DeKalb Township. This event is at capacity. AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE, pre-registration required. Feb. 19 & 20, 10AM - 2PM @ DeKalb Township. Seats available. Call 815-758-8282 to book. AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE, pre-registration required. March 11 & 12, 12PM - 4PM @ DeKalb Township. Seats available. Call 815-758-8282 to book. SECRETARY OF STATE MOBILE DRIVER & VEHICLE SERVICES EVENT (DMV), by appointment only. April 4, 10AM - 2PM @ DeKalb Township. Call 815-758-8282 to book. PREPARING FOR YOUR BEST OUTCOME - Healthcare Empowerment Presentation. April 16, Time & Location TBD More details coming soon. SENIOR CAR CLINIC, by appointment only. April 25, Time TBD @ Kishwaukee College More details coming soon. I-PASS TRANSPONDER RETURN & STICKER SWAP, by appointment only. May 1, 9AM - 2PM @ DeKalb Township. Call 815-758-8282 to book. AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE, pre-registration required. May 5 & 6, 10AM - 2PM, by appointment only @ DeKalb Township. Seats available. Call 815-758-8282 to book. SPRING SHRED & RECYCLE EVENT. May 17, 9AM - 11AM @ Kishwaukee Family YMCA

Did you know this about DeKalb Township? For more information about our financial assistance programs, visit: https://lnkd.in/gEpBKGuT.

Were you unable to attend one of the Township's AARP courses in December? If so, here is the list of our currently scheduled courses. Interested? Call 815-758-8282 to reserve your seat in the class.

Thanks to WLBK for having Annette Meares, MSN, RN of Northwestern Medicine & DeKalb Township's very own Kimberly Barrios (Community Relations & Events Coordinator) on-air to discuss the Power of Attorney for Healthcare services that are being offered at DeKalb Township this month! To hear the on-air interview about this FREE service, click below and make sure your audio is turned on.

Each year, DeKalb Township awards Human Services Funding and Committee on Youth Grants to local nonprofit organizations that meet specific criteria. We do this because we recognize the essential role they play in strengthening our community. We are grateful that The Suter Company Inc. values the work these agencies do and that they seek to extend their impact beyond the scope of their own business in order to help create a better, more vibrant community for all. Suter Company, thank you for all you do!

Reminder - DeKalb Township & Northwestern Medicine will be providing cost-free Power of Attorney for Healthcare document preparation and execution most Thursdays & Fridays in January. Save yourself the attorney's fees and complete your Advance Care Directives with us thru the end of the month! For more information or to book an appointment, call 815-758-8282 and ask for Kimberly.

What's your New Year's Resolution? Do you plan to eat better, workout more, lose weight, fix your finances, or kick a bad habit? If so, you're not alone. These are some of the most common resolutions in America. What may come as a surprise is that there is something EVERYONE should resolve to do, but only about 30% of people get done. This year, why not check Advance Care Planning off your to-do list? Thanks to Northwestern Medicine you can schedule your FREE Advance Care Planning session at DeKalb Township, most Thursdays and Fridays in January. For more info. or to book your appointment, contact Kimberly at 815-758-8282, and make 2025 the year you rocked it! Northwestern Medicine