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The commission approved the 2026 DeKalb STARR Award recipients and finalized plans to present them at Earth Fest. It also heard that 94% of the city’s 1,066 streetlights will be LED after a recent ComEd-supported purchase, and reviewed solid waste, water reclamation, and recycling updates.
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The main outcome was approval of the DeKalb STARR Award winners, which will be presented at Earth Fest. The awards recognize local sustainability efforts by a business, a person, a community project, and an environmental leader. Commissioners also heard city and county updates showing progress on LED streetlights, recycling, and water reclamation projects. For residents, that means more public recognition of local environmental work and continued steps that may reduce energy use and improve recycling access.
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