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A tornado destroyed multiple homes, injured nearly a dozen and killed two residents in Fairdale on April 9, 2015.
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INSET: Adrienne Truran, who lived through the 2015 Fairdale tornado and has since moved away, and Ed Silvers, a member of the Fairdale community for the past 45 years, reminisce on April 11. Camden Lazenby
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Owners: The Angry Pickle Pub in Sycamore could open within weeks
Owners of The Dirty Bird chicken restaurant behind the new venture
By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com
SYCAMORE – The owners of The Dirty Bird 815, a staple Sycamore fried chicken restaurant, will soon open up a new food venture in the city’s downtown area.
Dirty Bird co-owner Josh Smith said the new restaurant, called The Angry Pickle Pub, 215 W. State St., will be a completely separate culinary experience from The Dirty Bird. He owns the fried chicken spot with wife, Abby.
“We’re not having any of the fried chicken or anything like that,” Smith said. “So we’re trying to keep them totally separate but still maintain quality at both places.”
Smith said he and his business partners had been considering ways to expand their food business. They initially wanted to establish a new business elsewhere in Illinois before deciding to reinvest in the Sycamore community.
“We know that if we go too far away and we’re not present owners, the quality can be affected,” Smith said. “Our thought was to start another restaurant close to home, where we could still main-
tain the quality and still be around.”
Smith said he hopes the new restaurant will be open within “the next couple of weeks.”
What will the menu look like?
“Of course with a name like Angry Pickle you’ve got to have pickles on the menu,” Smith said. “There are some pickle dishes that are going to be on the menu, but I’m trying not to have every-
thing be pickles.”
Understanding that pickles – like olives or pineapple on pizza – can be a hotly debated food item, Smith said he hopes the menu he creates for The Angry Pickle will include “food for everybody.”
“Not everybody loves pickles but hopefully we have enough food for everybody that everybody can find something on the menu,” Smith said.
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The owners of The Dirty Bird 815, 124 S. Maple St. in Sycamore, will soon open up a new pickle-focused restaurant around the corner from their chicken spot.
Hundreds protest Trump’s policies in DeKalb
By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com
DeKALB – Hundreds crowded in downtown DeKalb April 5 with a message to President Donald Trump and his administration: hands off immigration and human rights, the economy, Social Security and government workers, among others.
The rally was one of hundreds of similar demonstrations dubbed “Hands Off!” held in all 50 states. DeKalb’s protest included partisan and nonpartisan groups, joining those nationwide such as civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections activists, The Associated Press reported. Another smaller antiTrump crowd protested in front of the courthouse in Sycamore.
The Rev. Joe Mitchell of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church said the nation is at a crossroads.
“I stand before you right now not as a Black Baptist Christian, but I stand before you as a human being, a human
See HANDS OFF! RALLY, page 4
Protesters cheer April 5 as passing vehicles
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in
The group gathered to protest against various policies of President Donald Trump and his administration.
Protesters with various signs assembled April 5 for a Hands Off! rally at Memorial Park on the corner of First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The group gathered to protest against various policies of President Donald Trump and his administration.
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being concerned about his neighbor, as a human being concerned about Democracy, as a human being concerned about freedom,” Mitchell said. “We have to fight together.”
As the peaceful demonstration began, organizers invited the crowd to join in chants.
Passersby were heard on several occasions getting into the spirit of the rally. Some vehicles honked in support of the protesters as they rolled past Peace Corner. Others appeared to honk in opposition to the anti-Trump rally.
“No more kings,” and “Trump is tariffying,” were written on protest signs. Some signs declared support for libraries, and programs like Social Security and Medicare.
One local activist said they attended to oppose what they called Trump’s disregard for due process.
“There might be a sense for some folks out there – probably no one here –but some folks out there, there might be a sense that we’re good,” Frankie DiCaccio said. “But we aren’t good because the moment due process is undermined for anyone, it is undermined for everyone.”
Trump adviser and billionaire Elon Musk has said he’s saving taxpayers billions of dollars through the Department of Government Efficiency. A statement released by the White House when asked about the mass protests said Trump protects Social Security, Medicare, and
Medicaid, arguing it was Democrats who were giving those benefits to “illegal aliens, which will bankrupt these programs and crush American seniors,”
The AP reported.
Saturday’s demonstrations came just days after the worst stock market crash since the COVID-19 shutdown as Trump announced large tariff hikes and reciprocal tariffs also kicked in.
Veronica Garcia Martinez said she came out to DeKalb to advocate for immigrant rights.
“I’m here today because I refuse to let Donald Trump or anyone for that matter continue to this whole witch hunt against immigrants in this country,”
Garcia Martinez said. “History has shown us what happens when America turns its back on immigrants. ... This is not just policy. This is cruelty. This is evil. We do not stand for it.”
The Trump administration has long touted ambitious mass deportation goals, invoking a 1798 law to support executive orders and removing dozens of people from the U.S. despite criticism over lack of transparency and human rights issues.
April 5 wasn’t the first time DeKalb County area residents have railed against the way the president is running the country. In February, dozens of area business owners closed for a day in solidarity with a national Day Without Immigrants movement, meant to show the importance of immigrant communities and rail against Trump’s policies. In
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Sycamore city to break ground on new fire station May 5
Construction of $10.5M building to replace aging DeKalb Avenue facility
By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com
SYCAMORE – Construction of a $10.5 million new Sycamore fire station, which will replace the city’s 68-year-old station on DeKalb Avenue, is expected to break ground in less than a month.
Sycamore City Manager Michael Hall on April 7 told City Council members the plan for the groundbreaking event is set for 4:30 p.m. May 5. The start of the long-discussed project will take place 90 minutes before the expected Sycamore City Council meeting that day.
“We’ll be quick over there, take some pictures and then come over to the City Council meeting,” Hall said.
The about 19,000-square-foot fire station will be built on about 6.3 acres of land donated by Ideal Industries south
built for area first responders.
In DeKalb, a new fire station is expected to finish construction this month. That fire station, an 8,000-square-foot facility at 1130 S. Malta Road, is expected to cost $4 million and will be the city’s fourth.
Although Sycamore’s fiscal 2025 budget included funds for the new fire station, it wasn’t the first time city officials spent money on the project.
In October 2024, the Sycamore City Council awarded an $800,000 contract for construction managing services for the project. Earlier in 2024 the city entered into an $86,920 agreement with Oak Brook-based FGM Architects for the preliminary design and concept plan.
of the corner of Borden Avenue and South Prairie Drive, according to city documents. It will replace what the city calls Sycamore Fire Station No. 1 at 535 DeKalb Ave. That aging building is in need of $3.5 million to $4 million worth of deferred maintenance according to a 2023 study funded by the city.
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approved $10.5 million for the new fire station when it authorized the fiscal 2025 budget in December 2024.
The project will be funded through $8 million in bonds, $2.5 million from the city’s general fund and $220,000 in interest income, according to the city’s budget.
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FGM estimated the new fire station to cost $7.6 million, with a total project cost of $10.4 million, according to city documents.
Ringland-Johnson, the construction company the city hired for the project, will be on hand for the groundbreaking on May 5, Hall said.
“They’ll have the shovels, the hats, any other types of things we need,” Hall said.
Mark Busch file photo Ian Wheeler, a Sycamore firefighter/paramedic, talks about the items carried aboard one of the engines on June 11, 2024, at Sycamore Fire Station 1.
A CLOSER LOOK
Scars left by the storm
Decade since devastating tornado ripped through small town of Fairdale, killing 2
By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com
FAIRDALE – A decade after the strongest tornado to come through DeKalb County in recorded history decimated Fairdale, the scars left by the storm are still evident across the small, but persisting town.
On the evening of April 9, 2015, an EF-4 tornado with maximum winds of 200 mph formed near Franklin Grove in Lee County. The twister traveled through the northwest side of Rochelle, across Interstate 39, through Fairdale, a town of a couple hundred people in northwestern DeKalb County, and ended south of Belvidere, according to the National Weather Service.
The tornado injured 22 people and killed two Fairdale residents: Geraldine Schultz, 67, and Jacklyn K. Klosa, 69. Ed Silvers, who has lived in Fairdale for the past 45 years said he knew what Klosa would do when severe weather approached their homes.
“She used to go into her bathroom with her purse and her cellphone when weather was bad,” Silvers said. “Unfortunately, it was a pre-Civil War house, as I understand it. My house was not bolted to the foundation. Hers was not either but hers ended up in a pile with her inside it.”
More than two dozen buildings in Fairdale were destroyed by the tornado and virtually every property in town was affected. Before the storm, there were just shy of 60 properties in Fairdale, Silvers said. Today that number stands at 39.
Empty lots and buildings that appear dilapidated stand out next to new construction and repaired structures in the Fairdale of 2025. Many of the unused lots, where homes were leveled and the former owners decided not to rebuild, have been bought by the owners of adjacent properties.
The lots where Klosa and Schultz lived have long since been cleared of rubble. But 10 years later, they remain empty aside from a nameless memorial with a cross, flowers, wagon and flood light situated near a small piece of con-
An EF-4 tornado left a path of destruction through Fairdale on April 10, 2015.
crete building foundation.
Beyond the empty properties and tattered buildings, evidence of the tornado can be found a decade later throughout the landscape of Fairdale. The northwest side of town, which took a direct hit, has far fewer trees than the east end. Piles of rubble can still be found on some properties on that side of town, and the remains of trees too large to wrap your arms around are still rooted.
Silvers said the tornado reshaped the community in more ways than one.
“It was kind of weird because we lost 26 houses, and along with that were the families we were used to seeing,” Silvers said. “And [the town lost] many, many trees. The town is louder now from the highway. That one house on the corner lost 27 trees on the property.”
Adrienne Truran moved to Fairdale
in the early 2000s and was home when the tornado forever changed her community. She has since moved away from Fairdale, but her daughter still lives in the neighborhood-sized town.
Asked what she remembers about the day the tornado struck, Truran said April 9, 2015, was a beautiful but particularly warm spring day. The weather drew many of the townspeople to spend their day outside.
“We started seeing weird stuff roll in, and then eventually it started hailing, so we all ran to our houses,” Truran said, remembering the day’s weather. “After that it all went crazy.”
That day, 11 tornadoes occurred across Illinois, seven of which took place in Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, DeKalb, Boone and McHenry counties, according to the NWS. Of those seven, only the EF-4 tor-
nado that impacted Rochelle and Fairdale was stronger than an EF-2. The tornado that devastated the area was strongest when it was north of Rochelle, turning into an EF-3 while moving through Fairdale in the northwest corner of DeKalb County.
Zachary Yack, a meteorologist with the NWS Chicago, said his office, which is based out of Romeoville and covers 23 counties in northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, typically reports 16 tornadoes each year.
“We usually see them on the weaker variety, so EF-0, EF-1 type tornadoes. So to get something of EF-4 intensity is actually quite rare for us,” Yack said. “It’s something that probably happens maybe once a decade if not even longer than that.”
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5 NIU international students have visas revoked
By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com
DeKALB – Northern Illinois University officials declined to provide more information Thursday on the public institution’s five international students whose visas have been revoked by the U.S. government.
In a statement to Shaw Local News Network, an NIU spokesperson cited university leadership’s desire to respect the affected students’ privacy.
No one has said publicly why the five students lost their visas as of Thursday. It also has not been disclosed if the students are no longer on campus, though NIU is providing support for those impacted.
“The university is working directly with each student to ensure they understand their rights, options and resources to support them as they navigate the significant disruption to their daily lives and future plans,” officials said in a statement provided by NIU spokesperson Jami Kunzer.
The NIU students are among multiple international students studying at
dents are affected are sparse.
The reason the five NIU students’ visas were revoked has not been publicly disclosed.
Federal officials have in some cases claimed students violated visa rules or posed a threat to national security.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that the federal government submitted a memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to support its attempted deportation of Columbia University student and activist Mahmoud Khalil. A legal permanent U.S. resident and graduate student, Khalil served as a spokesperson for campus activists in 2024 during large demonstrations against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and the war in Gaza.
institutions across the U.S. who’ve been targeted by President Donald Trump’s administration for abrupt visa revocation in recent weeks.
The visa changes appear part of Trump’s larger plan to crack down on immigration and noncitizens, though details surrounding why certain stu -
In March, Tufts University doctoral student and visa holder Rumeysa Ozturk, 30, was detained by masked federal immigration officers as she walked along a Boston suburb. She was moved to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Louisiana before a federal judge had a chance to weigh in on
See VISAS, page 15
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Northern Illinois University students make their way to and from classes Sept. 12, 2024, on campus at NIU in DeKalb.
Protesters of all ages assembled April 5 for a Hands Off! rally at Memorial Park on the corner of First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The group gathered to protest against various policies of President Donald Trump and his administration.
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March, groups rallied in Sycamore for veterans benefits, arguing that planned cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs would hurt those who’d sacrificed much for their country, including access to health care.
Similar Hands Off! rallies were expected across northern Illinois, including in Lisle, Geneva, Joliet, Elgin, Barlett, Ottawa, Kankakee, Rockford and Schaumburg.
Linh Nguyen, a Northern Illinois University educator and past president of the League of Women Voters of DeKalb County, said she felt compelled to speak out.
“We are witnessing a resurgence of toxic ideology, and it is our moral obligation to stand up, to reject them and to fight against them,” Nguyen said.
An immigrant from Vietnam, Nguyen said many of her family members died for the freedoms that people in the U.S. have. She lost a bid for the DeKalb mayor’s office earlier this month, though throughout her campaign she spoke at times about how her background inspired her to get involved in grassroots activism.
“In authoritarian communist Vietnam, citizens have no way to participate,” Nguyen said. “The authoritarian
leader, they make and enforce the law and they change the law without any accountability. As citizens, you can’t do anything about it because you could face imprisonment. You could just disappear, and I mean it. And without freedom of press, nobody can hear about you disappearing.”
At the conclusion of remarks by speakers, protesters assembled for a march down Lincoln Highway and Normal Road toward NIU’s Founders Memorial Library.
People hoisted signs, including some that read, “If This Is Great, I’d Rather Be Good,” “Make America Poor Again,” “Make Good Trouble,” a phrase often quoted by Democrats from the late Georgia U.S. Rep. John Lewis.
Mitchell said he believes the people have the ability to reclaim the power he said was taken from them.
“Marches are not the end,” Mitchell said. “They’re the beginning. As a student of the Civil Rights movements, marches were never to be the end. They were always the beginning. ... So, what we have to do is we have to get comfortable being uncomfortable. We have to organize, we have to educate and we have to participate. From this moment on, we have to do things differently. Marches are easy. Rallies are easy. Change is hard work.”
• The Associated Press contributed.
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LOOKING BACK
1925 – 100 YEARS AGO
Injured while cranking a Ford car on Monday night, Miss Irma Self is carrying her right arm in a sling. The injury was very painful and has caused the young woman to remain at home. It is thought that the right wrist is not broken, but is seriously sprained. An X-ray will be taken Saturday in order to determine if the wrist is broken. It is seldom that an accident of this nature occurs, as the greater number of cars have self-starters.
With the greater part of the machinery moved, the Chronicle Press, recently purchased by Clark & Cate from The Chronicle, will be in its new quarters in the Clark building on South Second Street in a very short time. Most of the machinery has already been moved and installed in the new location. The Optimus press and paper cutter are among the articles now being moved. It is expected that within a short time all of the machinery will be placed in the new quarters and in operation again.
Workmen at the new First National Bank building in Sycamore, today were busy erecting the steel uprights which will brace the second floor of the building. The steel has been on the ground for some time, and as soon as the work was far enough along, there was no time lost in erecting the pillars. The brick construction work on the building is also moving along at a rapid rate, much to the gratification of the bank officials.
Work at the post office has increased, with the advent of the new ruling on the charges for mailing packages. Nearly every package coming into the office has to be weighed and a new charge made, due to the raise in rates. The new stamps were also placed in circulation. In the past many of the manufacturing firms of the city sending packages have been able to determine the charge that should be made. These firms, forgetting that a new ruling had been placed in effect, would place the same number of stamps on the packages as in the past, and when brought to the post office the clerks would have to re-weigh the package and have the customer order additional stamps.
Dominick’s “Total Savings Policy” and Jewel’s “Miracle Price Program.” The winner figures to be the food store shopper. Jewel operates a supermarket at 1320 Sycamore Road in DeKalb. Dominick’s does not maintain a store in the community.
Waterman will retain “the dry look.” A referendum to permit the sale there of alcoholic beverages lost by seven votes, 226 to 219.
The Sycamore Board of Education last night approved the hiring of a Geneva architectural engineering firm to estimate cost and recommend a site for a new junior high school.
1950 – 75 YEARS AGO
In this instance no business is good business. For the past several days but little activity has been recorded on the DeKalb police blotter and yesterday there were but three minor notations. Through late this morning not a single notation was placed on the blotter for today. Yesterday morning an escort was provided and a report was received that a manhole cover was off at Eleventh and Market. Friday afternoon a report was received of a minor accident but the cars involved were gone when the police arrived.
Egg prices reversed a normal trend this year in Illinois and increased between Feb. 15 and March 15, the agriculture department said today. The department said prices usually drop 2% in that period, but this year jumped 8% between the two dates. The department said Illinois farmers received an average 28.4 cents a dozen for eggs in March, which was nearly 10 cents lower than the 38.2 cents they were paid for a dozen on March 15 a year ago.
Another sure sign that spring is here is the fact that the city has been deluged with peddlers and salesmen of a varied and sundry nature. Chief of Police John Remsey today cautioned residents to be wary of peddlers and salesmen making house-to-house calls. While the greater
part of them is reliable, there are a number who are not who make it a practice of going from town to town periodically.
On Thursday the pupils of the Hinckley eighth grade went to Montgomery where they went on a tour through the wallpaper factory. The tour took a little over an hour to complete and during that time they saw the complete process from the time it is just sheets of paper and clay until it is loaded on trucks and taken away.
A display of pictures of “DeKalb of Yesterday” in the window of the DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank has been attracting considerable attention. The pictures are from the files of Waite Embree and have proved to be of interest not only to the old timers but the younger ones as well.
1975 – 50 YEARS AGO
The DeKalb County Board will be asked to put its house in order. An agreement with Burnridge and Casseli, Elgin architects, to provide specifications for the repair of the courthouse roof, said to be woeful shape, will be presented for board approval tonight.
A DeKalb grocery store has been caught up in a Chicagoland area scramble for the good shopper’s dollar. Battle lines were drawn today for the contest between
The DeKalb City Council tonight will consider a gift from the late A. W. Jackson which would require the addition of an acute care wing at DeKalb Public Hospital. Jackson, 86, died March 11. His will includes a provision to give as much as $300,000 to the pubic hospital if a new acute care wing is built.
2000 – 25 YEARS AGO
Buildings may sprout like flowers after a spring rain on the north side of Fairview Drive west of Peace Road, surrounded by trees, undulating berms and even a waterfall at the entrance. But the buildings probably won’t be the department stores and restaurants of a major shopping mall. Try instead a major industrial park called “Park 88.”
The city’s Plan Commission fought giant McDonald’s Corp. to draw at Thursday night’s meeting. McDonald’s plans to rebuild its restaurant at 805 W. Lincoln Highway. City officials would like to see a tamed-down version of the design, which they consider “garish.” The battle started as soon as the team of four from corporate headquarters pitched the offer to rebuild the restaurant.
Unintentionally causing concern among listeners, WLBK 1360 is in the process of moving from its location at 711 N. First St., to just above the drive-up windows at the Associated Bank at 1325 Sycamore Road in DeKalb. Since late Wednesday night, WLBK has been off the air due to the move.
– Compiled by Sue Breese
Photo provided by the DeKalb County History Center Archives Construction nears completion on the Menards building on Mercantile Drive in Sycamore in April 2000. The store opened in November 2000.
How aging and dehydration are intertwined
The human body is ever-changing. Though it’s not often so easy to detect the changes the body goes through, such alterations may become more noticeable with age.
One age-related change that’s easy to overlook is related to thirst. The Cleveland Clinic notes seniors typically do not feel as thirsty as they once did. That compels seniors to consume less fluids, which in turn makes them more vulnerable to dehydration.
Why is my risk for dehydration higher now than when I was younger?
Seniors may ask this question, and body composition changes that correspond to age are often to blame. According to the Cleveland Clinic, seniors’ bodies do not demand water in the same way they did when they were younger. So people tend to drink less water as they age. Some also suffer from decreased kidney function that also compromises fluid levels in the body. These things mean many seniors have less water in their bodies than they used to, which increases their risk for dehydration.
How serious is this threat?
The threat posed by dehydration is serious. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic notes that dehydration is a common cause of hospitalization among adults age 65 and older. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality also notes that adults 65 and over have the highest hospital admission rates for dehydration of any group.
How do I know if I’m dehydrated?
As noted, aging adults do not typically feel as thirsty as they did when they were younger. That’s important to remember, as the Cleveland Clinic notes that thirst might actually be a sign of early dehydration. The following are some additional physical signs of dehydration:
• Fatigue and weakness
• Dizziness or a loss of coordination
• Dry mouth and/or a dry cough
• Headache
• Muscle cramps, which can be caused by a loss of electrolytes through sweating
• Chills or heat intolerance
• Flushed skin
These symptoms are notable in their own right, but some may make seniors vulnerable to additional issues. For instance, dizziness or a loss of coordination resulting from dehydration may make seniors more vulnerable to falls. Falls are a significant threat because they increase the likelihood of broken bones and other serious injuries, but a fall also can adversely affect mental health. A fall that causes injury may lead seniors to withdraw from certain activities, including recreational sports or other physical activities often performed alongside fellow seniors. Withdrawing from such activities can lead to isolation and depression.
How can I avoid dehydration?
The goods news is that hydrating is pretty easy, particularly when seniors are aware of their vulnerability to dehydration. The Cleveland Clinic urges seniors to consume sufficient fluids each day, even spicing up water with a fruit slice if necessary. In addition, seniors are urged to avoid caffeine, which can force more trips to the bathroom to urinate and thus lose fluid.
Cucumbers, celery and, of course, watermelon also can be incorporated into seniors’ diets each day, as these foods are high in water content.
Dehydration poses a serious threat to seniors’ health. But that threat can be easily overcome when seniors make a concerted effort to stay hydrated each day
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DeKalb
lookout for water line replacement letters from city
City announces next step in plans to replace lead-lined water pipes
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DeKALB – The city of DeKalb will send out letters and notifications this spring to residents about replacing their lead-lined water pipes.
The city will begin to send out the letters in late April or early May, according to a news release.
The letters will be sent to residents who currently have a lead service line. Residents who receive a notification letter should call or mail back contact information to request water ser -
vice-line replacement.
Property owners also are encouraged to visit the city website to see if their address is listed for a no-cost service-line replacement. Residents with a lead service line can contact the water division to register for the line replacement list.
The Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act was passed in August 2021. The act ordered the replacement of every lead service line in Illinois.
The city of DeKalb established a Lead Service Line Replacement Plan with Engineering Enterprises Inc. in 2022. The city was granted $3.1 million in funds to help replace the service lines in 2024.
Line replacements will begin in June. For information, call 815-748-2050 or email justin.netzer@cityofdekalb.com.
DCCF welcomes nursing home fund
SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Community Foundation has welcomed the DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Fund under its management and administration.
This non-endowed fund provides vital support to the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center, enriching the quality of life for its residents.
“Being a part of the grant process is very rewarding,” Toni Krull, Nursing Home Foundation board member, said in a news release. “Each year, the staff provides a wish list. Our board carefully considers the impact of each idea and selects those we can support with available funding.”
The DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center is a 190-bed skilled-care nursing facility serving individuals in need of rehabilitation or long-term care. The facility is located at 2600 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb.
The DeKalb County Nursing Home
Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to support and provide better and broader services for residents of the rehab and nursing center.
Two named funds at the Community Foundation support the Nursing Home Foundation’s efforts. The endowed fund provides sustainable revenue for the future, while the recently transferred DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Fund – created in the early 1990s and moved to the Community Foundation in 2024 – enhances programs, activities and facility improvements. Past grants have funded social outings, equipment upgrades, gardens, furniture, programs, entertainment and more.
Donations to any fund at the Community Foundation can be made online at dekalbccf.org/donate or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.
For questions or to start your charitable fund, contact Dan Templin at 815748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.
NatureFest to return April 26 to Genoa forest preserve
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GENOA – The University of Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, DeKalb County Health Department, and DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District will join forces to host the fourth annual NatureFest on April 26.
The outdoor event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Russell Woods Forest Preserve, 11750 Route 72, Genoa.
NatureFest features multiple hands-on learning activities located throughout the preserve. Extension staff and volunteers will be available to present the activities. A passport and map will be provided to track participants’ experiences.
“NatureFest gives families a free,
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Chamber’s Local Showcase and Spring Show set for April 21
DeKALB – The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is accepting vendor registration for its Local Showcase and Spring Show.
The showcase will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. April 24 at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb.
The showcase will allow businesses and organizations to engage with community members and increase visibility. The showcase also features live demonstrations, large-scale displays and interactive exhibits. Business-to-business networking is available from 3 to 4 p.m.
Vendors are encouraged to register for an early bird rate by Match 21. The final registration deadline is April 17
The DeKalb Chamber provides businesses in the greater DeKalb region with resources, avenues for businesses to connect with each other and the community and advocates for business needs. For information or to register, visit dekalb.org or email virginia.filicetti@ dekalb.org.
active program to explore nature topics, the forest preserve, and the Natural Resource Education Center,” Extension educator and education center director Peggy Anesi said in a news release. “Come see T.J. the tortoise, our live animal displays and hike the trails while you fill out your passport. It is a great time to get outside and enjoy our natural spaces, starting with NatureFest 2025!”
Attendees are required to check in at the registration table. The map and passport also will be available at the table. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be held in the cabins and Natural Resource Education Center.
Early accommodation requests to participate in the event are encouraged. To make a request, call 815-784-2000 or email mariantt@illinois.edu.
Sycamore
High School to host Faculty and Alumni Art Show
SYCAMORE – Sycamore School District 427 will host a Faculty and Alumni Art Show on April 26.
The show will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Sycamore High School Syc427 Art Gallery, 427 Spartan Trail.
Work in various mediums will be on display. Craft tables will be available on a stop-in basis.
Ross Martin and Tim Roloff will perform and light refreshments will be served.
Artwork will be available to buy at the artist’s discretion.
Teen
Job Fair set for April 19 in DeKalb
DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a Teen Job Fair for ages 14 to 18.
The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. April 19 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St. Participants can meet local business representatives. No registration is required. For information, email stevenm@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3400.
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DeKalb Mechanical Introduces New KM Heating and Cooling Residential Division
DeKalb Mechanical, a trusted local provider of heating, cooling, refrigeration, and sheet metal fabrication needs since 1991, is excited to announce it has opened a new division to better serve its residential customers. While they’ve always provided residential services, the new KM Heating and Cooling powered by DeKalb Mechanical division will focus more on their non-commercial customers.
KM Heating and Cooling has highly skilled technicians and installation crews with years of experience. They offer a wide variety of services, including:
• Heating and Cooling System Replacements
• Indoor air quality
• Duct cleaning
• Heat pumps and dual fuel systems
• Preventive Maintenance Plans
Heat pumps and dual fuel systems are becoming extremely popular; instead of utilizing an air handler, the system uses a natural gas-fired furnace with a heat pump, providing the best of
both worlds. Substantial rebates are available from ComEd and Nicor, and if meeting certain energy requirements, homeowners may receive a tax credit for installation due to the Inflation Reduction Act.
KM Heating and Cooling’s Preventive Maintenance Plans offer a terrific way to stay on top of semi-annual maintenance. They’ll call you to set up an appointment in spring and fall. In spring, they’ll check freon levels, oil the motors, check temperatures, and clean the outdoor condenser in your A/C unit. In fall, they’ll check the heat pump and furnace, along with belts, pulleys, and burners so your heating unit is ready for winter.
Right now, if you call for a tune-up for your air conditioning system (perfect timing, as the weather begins to warm up), you’ll receive $25 OFF a Spring Maintenance Clean & Check service. Just mention this article!
If you have any questions about the new KM Heating and Cooling Division powered by DeKalb Mechanical, or would like to receive a quote for service, please call (815) 691-1991 and ask for Dave Kissel.
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Sycamore library group to host marketplace workshop April 14
SYCAMORE – The Friends of the Sycamore Library will host a “Learning to Sell on VarageSale” workshop at 6 p.m. April 14.
Attendees will learn how to earn money and declutter their homes with VarageSale, an online marketplace. Participants can set up an account, create listings and hear safe transaction tips.
Participants are encouraged to download the Varagesale app and create a login before the workshop.
The Friends of the Sycamore Library is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the library in various ways. The library is located at 103 E. State St. For information, email friendsofthesycamorelibrary@gmail.com.
Sandwich church’s annual rummage sale set for April 25-26
SANDWICH – The Federated Church will host its annual spring rummage sale to benefit Open Door Rehabilitation Center.
The sale will run from 9 to 4 p.m. April 25 and 9 a.m. to noon April 26 at the church, 403 N. Main St., Sandwich.
The church is accepting donations for the sale from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Adult clothing will not be accepted For information, call 815-786-8595.
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the actions. The U.S. government accused Ozturk of supporting terrorists. But friends and colleagues said Ozturk’s only known activism was co-authoring an op-ed in a student newspaper that called on Tufts University to engage with student demands to cut ties with Israel amid the war, The AP reported.
A Shaw Local reporter asked NIU for comment on how long the five students had been studying at NIU, and to disclose how the university was made aware of their visa status changes.
Kunzer said NIU officials would not comment on the matter outside of its provided statement Thursday.
At 970 international students currently enrolled, NIU’s international students make up just shy of 6.3% of its total student population, according to 2024 fall enrollment numbers provided by Kunzer.
NIU’s international student popula-
DeKalb Township to host Senior Car Clinic at Kish College
DeKALB – DeKalb Township will partner with Kishwaukee College and the DeKalb County TRIAD to host a Senior Car Clinic for residents ages 60 and older to get their car serviced.
The free clinic will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. April 25 at Kiswaukee College, 21193 Malta Road, Malta.
The college’s automotive technology department students will perform 25-point inspections and fluid top-offs.
Because of limited appointments, reservations are required. To schedule an appointment, call 815-758-8282.
Pokémon-themed Chemistry Demo Night set for April 17
DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will partner with NIU STEAM to host a Pokémon-themed Chemistry Demo Night for teens as part of its monthly STEM Cafe program. The free event will be held at 5:30 p.m. April 17 in NIU’s Faraday Hall, room 143, 200 Normal Road, DeKalb. Led by the NIU Chemistry Club, the event will feature Pokémon-inspired experiments and hands-on activities. No registration is required. For information, email stevenm@dkpl.org or call 815-7569568, ext. 3400.
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tion is smaller than other Illinois higher education institutions. Illinois on the whole hosts a significant amount of students from other countries, ranking fifth in the nation, according to Open Doors, a data portal that records statistics on international students in the U.S.
Illinois has seen a steady growth in international students enrolled at public universities since 2022, according to data reported by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. International student populations often are larger in graduate studies programs.
When asked whether the five NIU students whose visas were revoked were undergraduate or graduate students, NIU declined to specify, citing respect for students’ privacy.
“With only four weeks remaining in the semester, this is an especially challenging and stressful time for students, faculty and staff,” NIU officials said in the statement.
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Over the past 10 years, the NWS Chicago office has not reported a tornado stronger than the one that struck Fairdale in 2015.
The NWS uses the Enhanced Fujita Scale to assess and rate the strength of tornadoes based on the damage found in their path. Without verifiable wind speed measurements, storm surveyors try to quantify how strong the winds in a tornado were by looking at the amount of damage the storm caused.
Yack said EF-0 and EF-1 tornadoes –vastly more common than tornadoes of stronger intensities – can topple small trees, rip shingles off roofs and tear the siding off houses. He said that level of damage was minor, and more of a nuisance compared to what the Fairdale tornado was capable of producing.
“When you’re talking EF-4 and EF-5 level damage, you’re looking at basically houses swept off their foundation,” Yack said. “Homes and businesses basically leveled without much staying except for maybe interior rooms, and again, maybe just the foundation is left in many cases.”
Although the tornado was not graded as an EF-4 when it tore through Fairdale,
Silvers and Truran said many of the homes in their community were turned into piles of rubble by the storm. The tornado was the strongest in the NWS Chicago warning area since an F-5 tornado struck Plainfield on Aug. 28, 1990.
Debris from the Fairdale tornado flew almost 20,000 feet into the air, according to a radar correlation coefficient cross section image of the tornado taken by the NWS at 7:13 p.m. April 9.
The tornado spawned at 6:39 p.m. in Lee County and lifted at 7:20 p.m., about 10 minutes after it passed through Fairdale.
Silvers and Truran said they are still gobsmacked by the scale of support their town received in the storm’s aftermath. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office set up a trailer in the town as a headquarters for storm clean-up. That stayed near their home for weeks, while volunteers from across the state came to assist their community.
Volunteers from Northern Illinois University cleared debris from the fields of nearby farms. Excavating companies came in to help clear rubble left by demolished houses.
Truran and Silvers said they weren’t impressed with officials from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency but said Salvation Army volunteers went above and beyond to support
It was kind of weird because we lost 26 houses, and along with that were the families we were used to seeing.”
Ed Silvers, Fairdale resident
their community.
Interim DeKalb County Administrator Derek Hiland reminded members of the DeKalb County Board April 9 that they were meeting 10 years to the day of the 2015 Fairdale tornado.
“Lives [were] lost and forever changed because of that event that happened 10 years ago,” Hiland said. “[We’re] thinking of everybody in Fairdale and those impacted from ... that devastating tornado.”
Although DeKalb County has not seen a tornado near that strength of what Fairdale weathered over the past decade, that doesn’t mean it can’t happen again. The Fairdale tornado ended a nearly four-year tornado drought in DeKalb County, according to the NWS.
Yack said anyone who lives in an area prone to severe weather should have multiple ways to be warned of an
impending threat.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration radios are the most often recommended device for those looking to be informed of thunderstorm and tornado warnings, especially in rural areas.
Yack said local news, cellphone apps and social media also are all good ways to stay informed during a severe weather emergency.
Truran said news stations were the primary way townspeople were informed of impending severe weather in 2015, but said because it was an abnormally warm day, “nobody was watching the news.”
“Nobody watched the news until they went into the house, and then they were watching the news and a lot of people obviously were videotaping because it was a crazy effect that was going on here,” Truran. “The sky turned eerie colors and hail, obviously was weird.”
While the community still is seeking to remove tornado damage, and refurbish blighted property, a Fairdale historical marker that was dedicated exactly one year after the tornado swept through town noted things could have been worse.
“EF4 tornado April 9 that nearly destroyed Fairdale,” officials wrote on the marker.
Barb STEAMCon celebrates all things STEAM
By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com
DeKALB – Barb STEAMCon, an event meant to celebrate all things science, technology, engineering, art and math, made its return April 5 to DeKalb High School after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted its hiatus.
Jenna Zimmerman, student representative for the DeKalb School District 428 board who helped organize the event, said it meant a lot to her to see the way Barb STEAMCon has become a reality.
“It makes me really, really happy because when I was younger I used to participate in these events in the [Students in Technology] Conference,” Zimmerman said. “And just being able to bring this joy back that I had when I was a kid, it makes me really excited to see that joy in lots of these other kids.”
The event has been a long time in the making for the district, organizers said.
Zimmerman said she knew the event needed to make a comeback.
“It really started off as an idea that I had and just questioning why I didn’t see this event going on and being able to use my student board member position and having those ties with people in the district to really just expand on ‘Hey, why aren’t we doing this? How can we bring this back?’” Zimmerman said. “It’s really exciting to see this happening.”
Barb STEAMCon was broken up into multiple parts, including a keynote address and three sessions, to give participating students the chance to survey different areas of STEAM.
More than 60 students participated this year, organizers said.
Among those on hand for the event was 10-year-old Nelora Squire, of DeKalb. She sat next to her father, Steve, as they observed a hawk named Soyuz being handled by its owner during one of the 15 different information sessions.
She said one thing she’s learned is that falconry is a sport.
“It’s been around for centuries,” Nelora Squire said.
Nelora’s father, Steve Squire, said he’s glad they popped into one of the information sessions to check out the hawk.
“We go out on outings and do bird watching,” Steve Squire said.
Bryan Tallitsch, an IT support manager for District 428 who handles Soyuz, said he believes students reacted positively to what the hawk had to offer.
“My hope is that they will see the world in a different viewpoint where they use STEAM to enhance aspects of their life that they maybe didn’t think they could otherwise,” Tallitsch said.
Elsewhere at Barb STEAMCon, students were seen packing the seats for the information session, “Drawing with
Light,” a photography phenomenon where artists create images in the dark.
DeKalb High School teacher Chad Gregory said there’s a lot for students to take away from his presentation.
My hope is that they will see the world in a different viewpoint where they use STEAM to enhance aspects of their life that they maybe didn’t think they could otherwise.”
Bryan Tallitsch, an IT support manager for DeKalb School District 428
He had several of his students from his digital photography class on hand to assist him with his demonstrations.
“I hope that students are inspired by being able to see things in a photo that the human eye cannot because of the nature of long exposure,” Gregory said. “What the camera captures is impossible for the human eye to see in real time.”
DeKalb High School junior Nyla Killion, who volunteered during the event, said Barb STEAMCon provided an opportunity to display what she’s been learning in Gregory’s classes.
“We’ve learned these skills and we’ve been honing them,” Killion said.
By the event’s end, all presenters were given awards and attendees were entered into raffles for prizes.
The event, held at DeKalb High School, was sponsored by Meta, the parent company of Facebook.
Organizers said they are still working to determine if Barb STEAMCon should be held annually.
Zimmerman said the district is waiting to see feedback from how the first year back in action goes.
“We’re hoping it’s going to come back every year,” Zimmerman said.
Mark Busch
A student watches Bryan Tallitsch, DeKalb School District 428 IT manager, and Soyuz, his Harris’s hawk, as they talk about how technology is used in modern falconry during Barb STEAMCon on April 5 at DeKalb High School. The event featured sessions focusing on the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
Brothers Country Supply marks grand opening with Chamber
visit brotherscountrysupply.com or call 815-859-0800.
About George Brothers Paving Company
Since 1956, George Brothers Paving Company has proudly served DeKalb County and its neighboring areas, spanning four generations of family ownership.
Founded by Steve George, our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction has been the cornerstone of our business for over six decades. We specialize in a comprehensive range of services including asphalt paving, seal coating, concrete flatwork, and chip seal on driveways and parking lots; we’ve evolved to meet the diverse needs of both residential and commercial clients.
With a focus on attention to detail, our team ensures that every project is completed to the highest standards. Phone 815-762-6781 | email georgebrospaving@gmail.com
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The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Brothers Country Supply. Chamber staff, board and community members, and ambassadors celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on March 6. Brothers Country Supply, 1702 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, is an animal supply store that offers various items for dogs, cats, horses, chickens, wild birds, reptiles and guinea pigs. For information,
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DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. BRITTANY BRADLEY; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS.
NO. 2024F C000086
220 SOUT H WALNUT ST REET SYCAMORE, IL 60178
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER IL LINOIS MORTGAGE FORECL OSURE ACT
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Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individu als presently in possession of the subject premises
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) IF YO U ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF PO SSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MO RTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
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GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on January 9, 2025, will on May 22 2025 in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 pm, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE NORTH 60 FEET OF THE WEST 50 FEET OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK 20 OF THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE OF SYCAMORE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "A" OF DEEDS, PAGE 16, SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
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IF YO U ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF PO SSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MO RTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
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GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on January 9, 2025, will on May 22, 2025, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 pm sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DeKalb State of Illinois, or so much thereo as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 06-32-432-010
COMMONLY KN OWN AS: 220 South Walnut Street Sycamore, IL 60178
Description of Improvements: Tan vinyl siding, single family home, no garage
The Judgment amount was $65,806.11.
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The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individu als presently in possession of the subject premises
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4)
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. BRITTANY BRADLEY; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2024F C000086 220 SOUT H WALNUT ST REET SYCAMORE, IL 60178 NOTICE OF SALE
PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER IL LINOIS MORTGAGE FORECL OSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY
COMMONLY KN OWN AS:
220 South Walnut Street Sycamore, IL 60178
Description of Improvements: Tan vinyl siding, single family home, no garage
The Judgment amount was $65,806.11.
Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS
The subject property is subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale
The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individu als presently in possession of the subject premises
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4)
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale I3259316
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GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on January 9, 2025, will on May 22 2025 in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 pm, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE NORTH 60 FEET OF THE WEST 50 FEET OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK 20 OF THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE OF SYCAMORE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No (312) 346-9088 Please refer to file# 24-19251IL
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