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A commuter waits to board the train Jan. 12 at the Elburn Metra Station. The city of DeKalb recently released early results of its Metra commuter train feasibility study that reportedly show more than 10,000 people commute daily between DeKalb and cities along the greater Chicago Metra rail line.

See story, page 6.

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D-428 moves forward with plans to renovate middle school choir classroom into lunch space

alternate bids come with a price tag of $695,000, but the total construction budget, which includes contingency and architect and engineering fees, is expected to cost the district $820,100, school board documents show.

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – DeKalb School District 428 is one step closer to relocating the choir classroom at Huntley Middle School to the auditorium, a plan meant to allow for more cafeteria space amid a growing student population.

The school board this week approved base and alternate bids for the project renovation project. Board member Sarah Moses was the lone dissenting vote, and board secretary Ariel Owens was absent.

Lunches at Huntley Middle School have split between the auditorium, the gym and cafeteria the past six years, officials said.

Amonaquenette Parker, the district’s director of diversity equity and inclusion, described the district’s decision behind that move as a safety issue.

“It was also after a report that Northern Illinois University hearing clinic came out and did and they measured the decibel levels that were in the lunch room with having that many students in,” Parker said. “They let us know that long exposures to such noise levels could damage children’s hearing to a place where it couldn’t be corrected. And then, of course, it was service being able to get all the students through and allowing them enough time to eat.”

The project’s approved base and

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Board Vice President Deyci Ramirez said she knows firsthand that more space for lunch is necessary.

“I volunteered at one of the lunch times,” Ramirez said. “They are split in the auditorium, the gym and in the lunch room. So, space is very limited.”

Discussion between the administration and staff to address the space issues first arose in January, when the idea of converting the band room into the cafeteria surfaced and later was thrown out. In Februrary, the latest plan surfaced involving the choir room.

Moses said she’s done some research on this topic because she’s very concerned for students in the choir program.

“There’s a major difference in the acoustics required for rehearsal versus the acoustics required for presentations,” Moses said. “To really properly learn to sing well, you need an acoustically appropriate rehearsal room. So, I don’t think that it’s in students’ best interests for us to make this transition from removing them from the choir room and putting them in the auditorium for practice because of that.”

Huntley Middle School choir teacher Chris Jones shared that concern, but said he and the rest of the fine arts department are working in partnership with the district’s administration to lessen it.

“I was trying to meet my administration and all parties participating in the middle because my classroom’s near the lunchroom situation currently,” Jones said. “It is extremely unfit the way I see our lunchroom operating as it is in

terms of safety, sound, acoustic, overall well-being. I was trying to meet them in the middle. It is not ideal, and I agree with you. If there was a better solution, I would like to find one. However, I was trying to do what’s best in the interest of the whole school community.”

Tammy Carson, the district’s director of facility and safety operations, said it is unfortunate that the district doesn’t have an alternate option to turn to for consideration.

“We’re just limited on space, with the number of students and our time restriction we have,” Carson said. “All of our spaces at Huntley are being utilized to the point that we are looking to renovate other spaces in the building to be able to accommodate classrooms.”

Some changes are set to be made to the auditorium to make the space more conducive for choir practice. One such change, Jones said, is students will not be on stage during choir practice.

“We will be isolated to a small portion of it to try to compensate for that acoustical disadvantage that we spoke of,” Jones said.

Carson said acoustical sound panels, for example, would be put to use in the auditorium similar to what Huntley Middle School employs in the gymnasium.

WHERE IT’S AT

Photo by Mark Busch file photo –

The total cost of the project comes with an $820,100 price tag, school board documents show

I volunteered at one of the lunch times. They are split in the auditorium, the gym and in the lunch room. So space is very limited.”

Deyci Ramirez, DeKalb School District 428 board vice president

Sarah Moses

City of DeKalb awards $25K to Cuatro Amigos Venue

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – The former Lincoln Inn building downtown is getting a bit of a face-lift, in part because of a $25,000 grant from the city of DeKalb’s architectural improvement program for the building’s new owner, Cuatro Amigos Venue.

The aid provided by the city is meant to help the new event and banquet space – operated by the same owners as El Jimador Mexican Grill –to pay for lighting and exterior renovations to 240 E. Lincoln Highway.

The DeKalb City Council recently voted 4-1 to award matching grant funds to the owners of the event space. Mayor Cohen Barnes abstained from voting. His business, SunDog IT, has been awarded tax increment financing money in the past.

Co-owner Ryan Gifford said he and his three partners are happy to have the city’s support. He said the building was on sale for a while, and it’s only three doors down from El Jimador. The building previously was used for the Lincoln Inn, owned by Bill McMahon, which now operates out of Faranda’s, 302 Grove St.

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‘Frame of Mind’ running through May 20 at Ellwood House

DeKALB- The Ellwood House Museum announced the opening of an art exhibit for its new “Frame of Mind” initiative.

The museum, 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, will display the exhibit from April 19 through May 20 in the Ellcourt House, according to a news release.

The exhibit features 20 art pieces created by DeKalb County students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The “Frame of Mind” initiative celebrates DeKalb County’s student artists.

The art pieces were submitted by DeKalb County teachers and selected by members from the Kishwaukee Valley Art League. Local businesses will be able to rent the artwork for one year to display in their stores, offices, and lobbies after the exhibit has concluded. For information, visit ellwoodhouse. org/youth-programs.

Community storytelling event set for April 20

DeKALB – The Ellwood House Museum, in partnership with the DeKalb County History Center, will host a community storytelling

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event to promote community stories.

The free event will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 20 in the Ellcourt house at the Ellwood House Museum, 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, according to a news release.

Participants will share their own personal stories. They have worked with Ada Cheng, Ph.D., to develop and explore their stories during the past month.

Parking is available at the Ellwood House Museum. Because of limited space, registration is encouraged but not required to attend.

Cheng, a former DePaul University professor, uses storytelling to illustrate structural inequities, raise critical awareness and build intimate communities. She has worked to create people platforms to tell difficult and vulnerable stories since 2017.

For information, visit DareToConnect. eventbrite.com.

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“Picnic,” art work by Lillian Losiniecki, featured in the Ellwood House Museum’s Frame of Mind Exhibit.

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CONNECTING DEKALB TO CHICAGO

By KELSEY RETTKE krettke@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – The city of DeKalb recently released early results of its Metra commuter train feasibility study that reportedly show more than 10,000 people commute daily between DeKalb and cities along the greater Chicago Metra rail line.

The study is meant to help determine whether a train route could connect DeKalb County to Chicago.

DeKalb city leaders have been vocal of late as to their support of a possible train extension into DeKalb, saying the expansion would aid enrollment levels at Northern Illinois Univesrity and put the city in a better position to compete economically with other Chicago surrounding counties.

In January, the DeKalb City Council approved a $98,379 contract with Chicago-based Sam Schwartz Consulting LLC for the city to undergo a Metra feasibility study. The city also has taken other steps, including devoting a downtown lot to free parking for those wishing to take the transit bus to Elburn instead of parking at the Elburn train station. Elburn bus trips also have increased in frequency.

“Northern Illinois University students, faculty and staff would make up a substantial share of the potential ridership for the service extension,” City Manager Bill Nicklas said in an April 6 news release. “And the existing stations serving college towns demonstrate the mutually beneficial relationship between passenger rail and higher education facilities.”

In its early findings, DeKalb city officials say a key piece of data shows that more than 10,000 people travel daily between DeKalb County and communities along the Union Pacific West rail line, the primary line that services the Metra rail from Chicago.

City leaders said they could count that in their ridership data to show that extending a line from the Elburn train station to DeKalb is viable for longterm life of another rail line.

“We are very excited to see such a large number of people already traveling in the UP-West corridor,” Nicklas said. “A commuter rail extension would provide these commuters with a safe, reliable option for traveling to employment, entertainment and higher education destinations, including those here in DeKalb.”

While the study itself hasn’t yet been published – city officials said

they expect a final report by May –DeKalb published what officials said were key findings of the first phase of the study April 6.

The study, done in partnership with NIU, is looking at potential ridership, capital costs and operating requirements, documents show.

Officials have said NIU students, along with employees, would potentially make up a significant portion of Metra ridership.

The first two phases of the study look at potential ridership in DeKalb County, and establish a case for more diversified transportation in the area, including businesses and areas that may be major traffic generators to entice more Metra service, documents show.

According to early results, city officials said about 10,800 people travel daily between DeKalb County and communities along the Union Pacific-West line, including into the city of Chicago.

The Elburn Metra train station, about 18 miles east of DeKalb, con -

nects directly to Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago. The line, which stops at multiple greater Chicago metropolitan areas along the way, runs round trip trains about 23 weekdays, 10 Saturdays and nine Sundays between Elburn and Chicago, documents show.

No set schedule has yet been recommended if DeKalb were to receive a Metra line, documents show, though current considerations include four to 16 round trips each weekday, and potential weekend service, documents show. NIU would have significant influence over when and where transit stops would be made, documents show.

A sticking point among DeKalb city leaders have pointed to of late is that NIU is the largest public university in the state that doesn’t have a commuter train service.

According to the city officials, early study findings show that 64% of students enrolled at NIU come from the six-county Chicago Metropolitan Area, and of that, 14% come from communities directly serviced by the

Union Pacific-West line. According to the city, 17% of NIU employees also live along that train route.

A week ago, DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes visited NIU with Gov. JB Pritzker. The governor was in town to tout his new college funding plan as part of his $49.6 billion fiscal 2024 budget, meant to propose a significant hike in higher education funding for Illinois schools.

During his remarks, Barnes said he believes now is the opportune time for a Metra expansion in DeKalb, and asserted he had the governor’s support.

“In initial results that we’re getting, this looks like a higher probability that we’re going to have the ridership that we need to make that happen,” Barnes said. “And I know we have the partnership of the governor’s office in order to help drive that commuter rail here because NIU is the only state in the university to not have that.”

See METRA STUDY on page 7

Mark Busch file photo – mbusch@shawmedia.com

A train arrives Jan. 12 at the Elburn Metra Station. The city of DeKalb recently released early results of its Metra commuter train feasibility study that reportedly show more than 10,000 people commute daily between DeKalb and cities along the greater Chicago Metra rail line.

Final report expected to be presented to DeKalb City Council in May

• METRA STUDY

Continued from page 6

The third phase of the Metra feasibility study is expected to present plans to help pay for it. Though a cost number hasn’t been published yet, city officials released more information on infrastructure plans.

Extending a Metra Union Pacific-West line to DeKalb from Elburn would require construction and use of a 15-mile track which would be owned and operated by Union Pacific Railroad, documents show. In order for Metra to operate on that track, Union Pacific would need to provide permission.

City officials said federal and state grants exist to help pay for the project, and options are being considered as part of the study.

Metra also would need to institute an annual cost to operate and maintain the service, which would require a contract with the city of DeKalb, documents show. The city also would need to create a renewable funding source to pay for the annual costs.

“[Union Pacific] has indicated significant infrastructure upgrades would be required to grant Metra the right to operate service to DeKalb,” documents show. “The feasibility study is investigating what infrastructure is needed and the capital cost of the improvements.”

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A train arrives Jan. 12 at the Elburn Metra Station.

Boy Scout completes Eagle project for area wildlife

SYCAMORE – Will Hentschel, a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2810 chartered out of Salem Lutheran Church in Sycamore, recently completed his Eagle project building squirrel houses for the Oaken Acres Wildlife Center.

Hentschel, who is interested in pursuing a conservation warden career, wanted the project to be environmentally related, according to a news release.

He worked with the director of operations at Oaken Acres, Sandy Woltman. Hentschel was given a blueprint with dimensions to build squirrel houses to allow those who rehabilitate animals to check up on injured squirrels.

The boxes can be moved into the woods by the center’s staff to release squirrels after they are rehabilitated.

Hentschel, along with other scout members, built 15 cedar structures with hinged doors, according to the release.

To qualify as an Eagle Scout, Hentschel must earn 21 merit badges, have his project approved by a committee, hold a leadership position in his Boy Scout troop and move through all prior scout levels.

April 14-16 and 20-22

Big Love

by Charles Mee

Directed by Bethany Mangum-Oles

Sally Stevens Players Theatre Stevens Building

Content suitable for ages 18+

April 8 Chamber Music Competition, 10 a.m.

April 10 Thai Music Concert, 8 p.m.

April 12 Music of East Asia, 6:30 p.m.

April 13 Wei Yang and Friends, 7 p.m.

April 14 World Percussion Concert, 7 p.m.

April 15 World Music Concert, 3 p.m.

April 16 NIU Steelband 50th Anniversary Concert, 3 p.m.

April 18 NIU Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m.

April 20 NIU Jazz Orchestra, 7 p.m.

April 22 NIU Banda & Mariachi Concert, 7 p.m.

April 23 Electronic Music Concert #2, 11 a.m.

April 23 NIU Percussion Ensemble, 3 p.m.

NIU Art Museum

Americans in Burma: The Art of Collecting Local Visions II

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NIU School of Art and Design

Annual Juried Blick Art Materials

Ars Nova Exhibition

April 3-20

Jack Olson Gallery

Jack Arends Hall

Photo provided by the Boy Scouts of America Troop 2810 Boy Scout Troop 2810 member Will Hentschel is seen with one of the squirrel houses he built for his Eagle project.

LOOKING BACK

1923 – 100 YEARS AGO

Here’s a chance for the nimble witted ones who have been winning prizes for tongue twisters, snugglepup du-dads, limericks and other light brain exercises. Think up a suitable name for the beautiful new pavilion which manager Bob Murphy is working on over at Electric Park and win a handsome string of pearls. Manager Murphy announces today a contest in which he will give a handsome and valuable string of pearls for the best name for the new pavilion.

E. G. Watson is now moving into the vacant rooms over the Barb City grocery store. Mr. Watson’s former home was in Waterman, but from now on, having interests here, he decided it would be to his advantage to make his home here. DeKalb people bid him welcome.

Driving at an excessive rate of speed, the motorcade of Buick cars passing through the city today would have been fine targets on which Officer Ben Peck could try his rusty gun. Instead it is learned that State Officer Larson caught the men on the highway speeding along at a breakneck pace, and gave them some idea of the speed laws of the state, but did not bring them back to the station.

One of the large trucks carrying a Fordson tractor from the Fisk Motor Company was concerned in a slight mishap while en route to Waterman yesterday. The road being muddy, the truck waited in a convenient place while an approaching truck could get by. The coming machine instead of giving all the room possible did not turn but caught the front of the Fordson truck, crippling it. The remainder of the journey was made to Waterman with one straight wheel and the other crooked.

Finding that both the master clock at the state teachers college and at the high school are in need of repair, a workman from the head offices at Detroit is today working on the timepieces. The state college clock has not been overhauled for a period of 18 months or more and was in need of immediate attention. The master clocks are used in operating the bell system used in the classrooms of both institutions. Unless the clocks are in perfect working order the bells will not ring at the required time and as a consequence classes will not run on schedule.

1948 – 75 YEARS AGO

Judd Robert Storey and Yvonne Lorraine Kerr were united in marriage Saturday night at the First Methodist Church, the Rev. Russell W. Lambert officiating at the double ring service at 7:30 o’clock. A large number of friends and relatives attended the wedding.

Inquire now about your eligibility to federal old age and survivors’ insurance payments if you have reached the age of 65 or are the survivor of any deceased person, who had been engaged in employment covered by Social Security. W. A. Miller, representative of the insurance program, states that many people in this area may be losing monthly benefits simply because they

failed to apply when first becoming eligible. He pointed out that the benefits are not automatic and that a claim must be filed with the Social Security Administration before payments can be made.

April 11 to 17 is being observed as National Coin Week by the American Numismatic Association. Exhibits have been set up in the windows of the DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank and the art gallery at the DeKalb Public Library. All interested in coin collecting as well as the general public are cordially invited to see these exhibits.

Sycamore Cub Pack 116 will celebrate its first birthday at its monthly pack meeting on Friday evening, April 30, at 7 o’clock at the Central School. The program will consist of pantomimes, skits and play lists put on by the various dens pertaining to “Legends and Traditions.” At the beginning of the second year of Cubbing at Sycamore, there are over 50 boys registered as active Cub Scouts. There are 10 well located and expertly supervised dens in Sycamore.

Pheasant hunting in this area should be pretty good next season as the Sycamore Sportsmen’s Club recently released 200 hen pheasants. The birds were received from out of the state hatcheries.

Local sportsmen are going after the crows in a contest beginning April 17. The losers will banquet the winners at a later date but it is not stated whether crow will be on the menu or not. As soon as the contest starts, hunters can start at any time but must save both legs of every crow shot, to be turned in on the last contest day. The entrance fee is $2.00, which will pay for the dinner, all winners’ fees to be returned to them.

1973 – 50 YEARS AGO

The industry DeKalb is trying to attract has started knocking at its door. A 75-acre tract of land south of DeKalb near the tollway is under consideration for development by a large industry. The firm interested in the land apparently is the A. O. Smith Company of Milwaukee, Wis. That firm is considering the land if proper zoning and services can be provided.

Whether the county decides to purchase 240 acres of farmland for a forest preserve near here could well depend on what happens tonight at this community’s town hall. Elva is 3 miles south of DeKalb a mile west of Highway 23 on Elva Road. The occasion is a public hearing beginning at 7:30 to air pros and cons of the county’s proposed purchase of land located on the northeast corner of McGirr and Crego roads in Afton Township for use as a forest preserve. The land is virtually treeless.

1998 – 25 YEARS AGO

An English-built system designed to allow for continuous free flow of newsprint through high-speed web presses has seen its North American debut at the Daily Chronicle. Representing an investment of $500,000, a series of Hurst auto-pasters have been successfully attached to Chronicle presses. The equipment, marketed by HRG of Rochford, Essex. England, will be a boon to high-speed production runs.

An unbelievable dream came true for a Sycamore couple Wednesday morning when they realized they won half of Tuesday’s $60 million Big Game Jackpot. The couple, who don’t ordinarily buy lottery tickets for themselves, bought $5 of instant tickets on a whim. The next morning, the Sycamore couple was $30 million richer.

Photo provided by DeKalb County History Center

The DeKalb depot, looking east from Sixth Street in June 1950.

NEWS BRIEFS

Film noir event set for April 15 at the DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will host a monthly film noir event beginning at 2 p.m. April 15 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room.

The event is free and intended for ages 13 and older.

Patrons can discuss different classic mystery authors and the detectives who solved the crimes. The event will showcase the authors best-known stories and main characters, along with clips from their films.

Authors being discussed include Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, Cornell Woolrich and W. R. Burnett. The author this month is Raymond Chandler.

No registration is required to attend. For information, email thomask@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2150.

English speaking class set for April 13 at the DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will host a basic to intermediate English-speaking class at 6 p.m. April 13 in the library’s lower-level Zimmerman Meeting Room.

The class is free and intended for teens and adults.

Attendees can learn pronunciation skills, grammatical structure and vocabulary each month.

The class will be conducted entirely in English. Speakers of all languages are welcome. No registration is required.

The class will be held in the lower-level Zimmerman Meeting Room.

For information, email chelsear@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1700.

Suzuki Strings to perform April 16 at the DeKalb library

DeKALB – The Northern Illinois University’s Suzuki Strings will perform an after-hours concert at the DeKalb Public Library.

The the free concert will be at 7 p.m. April 16 in the library’s main lobby, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

The NIU Suzuki Strings will perform classical music by Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Bach with tangos, fiddle tunes and popular music. The group will be accompanied by Linc Smelser on the keyboard.

Free-will offerings will be collected to support the Building Leadership Using Music Education program.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

For information, email samanthah@ dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1701.

Comic workshop taking place

April 12 at the DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will host a draw a comic workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 12 in the library’s 309 Creative room. The workshop is free and intended for mature teens and adults.

Patrons can learn about composition, lettering, sketching and perspective to create their own single-page comic. Library staff will be available to assist participants. Supplies will be provided. Because of limited space, the workshop is first come, first served. No registration is required. For information, email techdesk@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2851.

Wayland to perform

April 14 in DeKalb

DeKALB – The Egyptian Theatre will host a concert featuring the bands Wayland and Back Country Roads. The show will be at 7:30 p.m. April 14 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb.

Wayland has independently toured the country for seven years at venues across the Midwest, according to a news release. The band has opened for crossover artists including Aaron Lewis, Shinedown, Lifehouse, Colt Ford, Blackberry Smoke and Buckcherry. They also have performed at major national festivals and sang three-part harmony on live TV and radio.

Back Country Roads is a six-piece country band based out of Northern Illinois. They have performed at Country Thunder and the Wisconsin State Fair. Back Country Roads has provided support for artists including Phil Vassar, Darryl Worley, David Lee Murphy, Neal McCoy, Love and Theft, Steel Magnolia, Keith Anderson, Easton Corbin, Granger Smith, and Eddie Montgomery.

The band performs 1990s country favorites, top 40 country hits and original music.

Tickets cost $27 and can be bought at the theater box office from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, online at egyptiantheatre.org or by calling 815-758-1225.

For information, visit egyptiantheatre.org.

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DeKalb church hosting hymn sing April 19

DeKALB – Glad Tidings Church, 2325 N. First St., DeKalb, will host a hymn sing at 1:30 p.m. April 19, according to a news release.

The event is free and open to the public.

For information, call 815-758-4919.

VAC serving congregate lunches in Sandwich

SANDWICH – The Voluntary Action Center will serve congregate lunches and deliver Meals on Wheels home delivered lunches to older adults.

The lunches will be served at 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich, according to a news release.

The congregate lunches can provide seniors with an opportunity to socialize

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“It means so much,” Gifford said. “Downtown DeKalb is coming alive. We’ve seen the growth, and a lot of the changes downtown have been positive. It’s just another building. We wanted to come in and potentially give it life.

“The assistance from the city is a huge help in helping us make the building something special downtown, something aesthetically pleasing but also to where what we’re doing to the outside can match the inside. We fully remodeled the inside.”

Cuatros Amigos Venue does not see use of the former Lincoln Inn building as a long-term necessity. Gifford said he hopes the downtown DeKalb spot will coax other restauranteurs to take advantage of the prime commercial real estate and put down roots in the community.

“Long term, we actually hope another restaurant comes into town and rents this space from us,” Gifford said. “This space was sitting empty, a little bit of an eyesore, just the fact that it was sitting stagnant. So we decided, ‘Alright, let’s go and buy it. We’ll remodel it. We’ll market it as a restaurant.’ … The long-term hope for the location is that a nice little Italian restaurant, a soup and sandwich place, a brewery or something comes into town that will get even more use out of the building.”

El Jimador does a lot of catering

with one another. A donation of $4 per meal will be accepted from attendees ages 60 and older. Friends and family of the seniors can attend. Participants younger than age 60 are encouraged to donate $7 a meal.

All meals include a protein, starch, vegetable, fruit, dairy product, bread or roll and butter. The meals will be prepared according to a dietician-approved menu by VAC Nutrition Director Sallie Craig and her nutrition team. Advance registration is required for all meals. To register, call 815-787-6219, ext. 2.

The Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois has served the transportation and nutrition needs of the community through Community Transit, Meals on Wheels and Senior Nutrition since 1974.

For information, call 815-7876219, ext. 2.

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and banquets on top of dine-in and takeout service, which Gifford said made the decision to buy the former Lincoln Inn all the more advantageous.

“It’s beyond busy,” Gifford said. “Enough so that we’re having trouble getting people booked for the weekend because the space is always busy. While we were remodeling, we thought, ‘Why don’t we do this? Why don’t we keep our bookings six months out and be available if a new restaurant wants to come to town and use the space to rent?’”

Gifford said he believes the event space will serve as a win-win for the community, as it will generate added taxes for the city from which to benefit.

He said the matching grant from the city helps propel a project that otherwise may not move forward as quickly.

“This helps us expedite what’s a very longer-term process of getting it done,” Gifford said. “We had some unexpected costs. Some of the framing underneath the facade, the old facade needed to be redone. We needed some new electrical done for some exterior lights. What was going to be a very basic thing, which is still expensive, the costs and what-not have grown. This allows us to get this done and get this place functional.”

According to city documents, the owners of the event space are investing $60,000 toward the project’s exterior renovation and lighting costs.

Cuatro Amigos Venue is eyeing a June 1 opening date for the event space downtown.

Council cuts funding allocation for senior food program

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – Voluntary Action Center staff said they’re planning to look for funding elsewhere after the city of DeKalb recently cut the center’s federal funding allocation meant to aid programming to prevent low-income seniors from going hungry.

The DeKalb City Council recently voted 4-1 to cut the agency’s Community Development Block Grant funding allocation for the program year beginning April 1 and ending March 31, 2024. Fourth Ward Alderman Greg Perkins was the lone dissenting vote.

Voluntary Action Center had requested $15,000 to cover the cost of providing cold, frozen and/or shelf-stable meals and/or supplements for low-income seniors who live in subsidized housing in the city, according to city documents.

Voluntary Action Center CEO Nate Kloster said he’s disappointed that the agency lost support for its cold meal sacks that are provided to those in need.

“Probably the most disappointing thing is we learned about it about a week-and-a-half before the start of the new year,” Kloster said. “The lateness of this decision put us in a difficult

position because if we had at least known what the recommendation was earlier, even though we didn’t know what the decision was, we could’ve made plans to find other funding for the program.”

Kloster said Voluntary Action Center does not plan to cease delivery of its cold meal sacks as indicated at a recent City Council meeting.

“After reflecting more on the whole scenario, I just felt that I’m not going to let the process interrupt what VAC is all about,” Kloster said. “Our mission is to feed these people. Regardless of the decision, we are going to proceed. We’re not going to stop the program. We’re going to continue to deliver these meals. We’ll figure out how it gets funded.”

The federal grant dollars in question are administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and meant to support public services as approved by the City Council in January, when the city’s annual action plan was authorized, according to city documents. A vote on how to distribute those dollars locally recently was up for council approval.

The four organizations that received funding for the year include

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Fourth Ward Alderman Greg Perkins speaks March 27 at a meeting of the DeKalb City Council.

The lateness of this decision put us in a difficult position because if we had at least known what the recommendation was earlier, even though we didn’t know what the decision was, we could’ve made plans to find other funding for the program.”

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Children’s Learning Center, Elder Care Services, Hope Haven and Safe Passage. All grant sub-recipients were required to satisfy HUD eligibility guidelines, address a national objective and are consistent with local objectives outlined in the city’s 2020-24 five-year consolidated plan, according to city documents.

City Manager Bill Nicklas said he believes the city’s grant committee made the right call.

“I’m satisfied that this was a fair process,” Nicklas said. “It was an open process, it was a thorough process. We would be very happy and welcome a more pointed and focused application from VAC next year.”

However, Perkins called into question the manner in which the city handled communications with Voluntary Action Center about the impending cut to its funding.

“Was there any dialogue at all with them on the thought that they were going to be eliminated from funding?” Perkins asked. “I understand the reduction, but when there’s history

and when they request something and get something, and then request something and get nothing and potentially programs are eliminated, I’m curious on the dialogue between VAC and [the city.]”

Jennifer Yochem, the city’s community services coordinator, acknowledged that she had had some communications with the agency before the recent City Council meeting. She said it’s clear that Voluntary Action Center has a need for the funding, but the city

wasn’t notified verbally by HUD until Feb. 26 of the aggregate CDBG grant allocation, which is used to fulfill grant award requests.

“It has to be approved by council for the disbursements,” Yochem said. “I can’t just tell somebody they’re getting something and then the council [says,] ‘No, we changed it.’ I want the full approval.”

Kloster said Voluntary Action Center remains committed to ensuring that those in need are supported

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by the agency’s programs. He also pointed to an annual countywide fundraising day, called Give DeKalb County, organized through the DeKalb County Community Foundation which raises funds for area nonprofits every May.

“I think we’ve got a little bit of reserve funds we’ll fund this thing and hopefully find [donors] that might support us,” Kloster said. “We have Give DeKalb County coming up. Possibly folks if they hear about this could up their game a little bit during that campaign. We have our annual Meals for Moms in May, as well, another fundraising event that we hold. So, we’ve got some opportunities here in a month literally that we’re just going to put out the word and hopefully folks respond.”

Sixth Ward Alderman Mike Verbic questioned how Voluntary Action Center should proceed moving forward with applying for the aid.

“If they fill out the application in a different manner next time, will that affect the decision?” Verbic asked.

Yochem replied, saying it absolutely could make a difference in whether aid is awarded to the agency.

Kloster expressed appreciation for the community’s generous support of Voluntary Action Center over the years.

“I really have no doubt that we’ll find a solution and we’ll just keep moving forward,” Kloster said.

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Voluntary Action Center CEO Nate Kloster speaks March 27 at a meeting of the DeKalb City Council.

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Strength training for seniors

A balanced diet and exercise, which includes a combination of aerobic activities and strength training, is necessary to maintain long-term health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is one of the most important things older adults can do to protect their overall health. Exercise helps to delay or prevent many of the conditions that come with age. Adults ages 65 and older should aim for the recommended 150 minutes a week of moderateintensity activity, such as brisk walking, and at least two days of activities that strengthen muscles. When it comes to muscle strengthening, seniors can follow these safety guidelines as they embark on their strengthtraining journeys.

Speak with a healthcare provider first. Get the green light to proceed with an exercise regimen before beginning by having a discussion with your general practitioner about your fitness goals. Your doctor can recommend strategies that are safe and point out any exercises that may compromise your overall health.

Master basic exercises first. Anyone new to strength training, which is sometimes known as resistance training, can start out slowly, even using just body weight, to provide resistance. Resistance exercises can include squats, crunches, modified pushups, planks, and lunges.

Graduate to resistance bands. When youÕre ready to move on to something else, consider resistance bands as an alternative to free weights. The bands can help you develop good form before introducing weight. Good form is key to avoiding injury.

Work with a trainer. Working with a certified personal trainer can help you learn how to use free weights and strength-training machines correctly. A trainer also can create a routine that includes the right number of sets and repetitions to gradually build and maintain muscle mass. If you decide against hiring a trainer, gym staff members may guide you through equipment and demonstrate proper form.

Exercise with a friend. Strength training with a friend or family member can provide motivation and keep you on target to meet your goals.

Build up gradually. Your first strength session should only last 10 to 15 minutes, according to Tiffany Chag, C.S.C.S., a strength coach at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This enables you to gauge soreness. Wait until soreness abates before beginning your next session if you are new to strength training. Strength exercises are a vital part of maintaining health as a senior. Such exercises help maintain muscle mass and also improve balance and bone health.

The Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb is accepting pre-applications for the Low Income Public Housing Program from applicants who are income eligible and have two (2) or more local preferences. Sequoya Apartments in Shabbona is accepting applications from the Elderly and/ or Disabled. The Housing Choice Voucher Program is accepting applications from households who are income eligible and whose Head, Spouse or Sole Member is Elderly (62 or older) and/or households whose Head, Spouse or Sole Member has a verifiable Disability.

For more information, please call 815-758-2692, or applications are available at our main office at 310 N. 6th Street, DeKalb or online at www.dekcohousing.com

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Sandwich Library announces upcoming events for April

SANDWICH – The Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St., has listed its upcoming events for April. The events include:

• Poetry Contest April 1 through April 30. Patrons can enter a poem they’ve written into the contest. Winners will be selected from each age group. All submissions must be typed. The winners will receive a writing journal and have their poem displayed in the library. Entry forms must be submitted with the poem. The contest is open to ages 7 and older.

• Post-It Night: 6 to 7 p.m. April 13. Participants can create Post-It art and pass around Positive Post-Its. The event is free and intended for ages 11 and older.

• Story Time with Belle: 2 to 3 p.m. April 22. Participants can listen to a story and meet Disney princess Belle. The event is free and open to public.

• Community Volunteer Fair: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 29. Attendees can connect with organizations and discover how to make their community better. Booth space is available until April 21. To request a space, email jonesm@ sandwichpld.org. Registration is required. To register, visit the library or call 815-786-8308, ext. 208.

• The Oddities Book Club: 6 p.m. April 25. The group will discuss “The Cartographers” by Peng Sheperd. The club meets quarterly on the fourth Tuesday of the month in April, July, October and January. For information, visit sandwichpld.org.

Northern Rehab to host swimming injuries discussion

SYCAMORE – Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists and the Kishwaukee Family YMCA will host a “Swimmers Shoulder: Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement” presentation as part of its Lunch and Learn Educational Series.

The event will be held at 6 p.m. April 20 at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road, Sycamore, according to a news release.

Admission is free.

Physical therapist Rob Larkins will discuss common swimming-related shoulder injuries and strategies to prevent and manage those injuries. Refreshments will be provided by Hy-Vee.

Due to limited space, registration is required to attend. To register, visit kishymca.org, call 815-375-5403, or email abrodarick@kishymca.org.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is a physical therapist owned and operated practice providing clients with customized care for more than 40 years.

The Kishwaukee Family YMCA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enrich the spirit, mind and body of all those in the community, especially families and children, regardless of ability to pay.

For information, visit kishymca.org or northernrehabpt.com/events or call 815-756-9577 or 815-756-8524.

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Sycamore Chamber welcomes Reflection is Healing

SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Reflection is Healing Counseling Services to its membership.

Chamber staff, board members and community members celebrated the occasion with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, March 7.

Reflection is Healing Counseling Services, 215 W. Elm St., Suite 100A, Sycamore, provides support to individuals looking for healing and growth, helping them grow toward their personal goals, and strengthening their capacities to cope with life, according to a news release.

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Durbin, Underwood visit NIU to herald $1.5M investment in advanced electronics initiative

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood visited Northern Illinois University on April 5 to herald a recent $1.5 million federal investment for a 4,200-squarefoot microchip innovation and workforce development hub on campus.

NIU is in the process of converting its existing lab space into a fabrication lab dedicated to education, research and development, and small-business incubation to drive innovation across northern Illinois and help address the global microchip shortage.

The funding, announced in January, is meant to aid the university’s efforts to expose students to microelectronic devices, microelectromechanical systems and chemical and biological sensors that may be used to support the needs of local industries through workforce development and training.

“We’re very grateful for the investment that they’ve done for the college, for the department, as well as for the university,” said Mansour Tharenezhadi, NIU professor and senior associate dean for the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. “Investment in chip sciences, chip fabrications is important for our country, for national security, as well as for empowering the next generation of innovative products.”

The visit marked Underwood’s second trip to NIU’s Microelectronic Research and Development Lab as the university prepares to undergo modernization. The funding was secured through the U.S. Department of Education’s Community Project Funding grant.

During their visit, Durbin and Underwood were given a tour of the existing lab space.

Underwood, a Naperville Democrat, said that as the nation emerges out of the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing ways in which public health and engineering can diverge is a priority.

“There’s always opportunities to innovate in public health, and I just am excited that we have an anchor institution in our community that’s leading the region toward a discovery like this,” Underwood said.

Underwood said there are experts developing microchips, for example, to cure deafness and hearing loss among infants and children.

“Oftentimes these children aren’t verbal,” Underwood said. “They’re not able to tell you necessarily that something’s wrong. But if we can restore hearing at that age, that keeps babies along their developmental milestones and creates an opportunity for them to have maybe a more traditional emergence in their early childhood education which is huge.”

Durbin, a Springfield Democrat, touted the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors legislation – known as the CHIPS bill –that Congress approved in 2022. The bill invests $280 billion to boost semiconductor industry and scientific research in an effort to create more technology jobs in the U.S. to compete with rivals across the globe, including China, The Associated Press reported.

The chip products are used for technology all the way from computers and automobiles to appliances and some of the military’s most advanced weapons and defense systems, according to The Associated Press reported.

“Congresswoman and myself made a decision in the last Congress

to invest in America’s future with chip manufacturing,” Durbin said. “This is something we started … breaking the ground for this new innovation and then ended up losing control of the industry to foreign groups, particularly in Taiwan that are developing these chips while we retreated. This decision was made in the last Congress, America isn’t going to retreat anymore. We’re going to try to lead again.”

Durbin pointed to NIU’s own research as pivotal to the goal of the CHIPS Act, and as a deserving institution for federal funding to boost the university’s capabilities.

“Northern Illinois University plays such an important role in this because of the nature of their teaching approach and the diversity of their student body,” Durbin said. “That’s why we were happy to help them bring some equipment here that can further that educational goal.”

During the visit, Durbin and Underwood were greeted by a group NIU engineering professors and students for discussion.

NIU student Selina Cervantes said she is grateful she chose NIU to con-

tinue her studies in engineering.

“NIU has this really big, fancy high-end facility,” Cervantes said. “You don’t really get that exposure anywhere else aside from like MIT or something. It feels kind of closed off to a lot of communities, especially because I’m Hispanic. It feels like it’s very difficult to reach, but NIU is like the MIT of the Midwest. To be able to ease into it and not feel overwhelmed is a great feeling, especially being one of the first of the family to go to college.”

Cervantes is pursuing a master’s degree in engineering from NIU. She said a vital part of her higher education goals becoming reality was a Pell Grant and other departmental financial aid she’s received to make her education affordable.

Cervantes said it was a good experience having the opportunity to meet with Durbin and Underwood.

“[It was] good to be able to be heard,” Cervantes said.

The modernization of the university’s fabrication lab is anticipated to be operational by later this year.

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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (left), U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (center) and Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman (right) tour NIU’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology on April 5 in DeKalb.

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Genoa Lions Club presents Melvin Jones Fellowship Award

GENOA – The Genoa Lions recently presented the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to Mike Dreska.

The ceremony, held March 15, was officiated Lion President Ron Sheahan. Attendees included Genoa Lions mem-

bers, Zone Chairman Lonna Bentley, Lion James Dreska, LuAnn Dreska and Marge Dreska, according to a news release.

Mike Dreska joined the Genoa Lions in April 1991. He served as the club’s president twice and will serve a third term from 2023 to 2024.

Dreska first served as president in

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1996 and is a constant board member.

He has chaired almost every public service activity and assisted the club’s fundraising projects. Dreska sells carnations and mums and distributes Tootsie pops and mints during candy days.

He also built the Lake Shabbona fishing pier for the Lions annual Fishing

Derby, a church pew for a friend, and park benches for community members. The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award is given to a Lions member who has demonstrated active participation in the community and embodies the Lion motto of “We Serve”.

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Malm 50th Wedding Anniversary

The family of William “Bill” and Shari Malm is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, April 14, 2023. The couple were married April 14, 1973 in Salem Lutheran Church, Sycamore. The Rev. William Kmet officiated. Mrs. Malm is the former Shari Dresser.

The couple have two children, Kelli Malm and Cori (Caleb) Wilson of Sycamore; two grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Bill Malm is retired from Ideal Industries and was a Baliff at the DeKalb County Courthouse. Shari Malm is the owner of Christian Connection in downtown Sycamore.

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ABOVE: Marge Dreska (from left) poses for a photo with Genoa Lion Mike Dreska, Genoa Lions Zone Chair Lonna Bentley, LuAnn Dreska and Genoa Lion James Dreska. LEFT: Genoa Lion Mike Dreska (left) shakes hands with Genoa Lion President Ron Sheahan.

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NO. 2022CH000002

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PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NO TICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 31, 2022, Sheriff of DeKalb County will on 04/27/2023 in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 01:00 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, si tuated in the County of DeKalb State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO. 15-15-228- 038

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 660 Louise Dr Hinckley, IL 60520

Description of Improvements:

The property is a single family home.

The Judgment amount was $236,766.66.

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 propert y is subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate water bi lls et c., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff The sale is furt her subject to confirmation by the court.

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Upon payment in full of the bid amount the purchaser shal l receive a Certif icate 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 al l information.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, FOR THE TW ENTY THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Plaintiff, -v.JAMES COCHRANE, JR Defendant 2022 FC 000050 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NO TICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 15, 2022, the Sheriff of DeKalb County will at 1:00 PM on April 27 2023 at the DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Street front door entrance Sycamore, IL, 60178, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS PLANET HOME LENDIN G, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. CARA A WOODS; CHRIS R WOODS; VILLAGE OF HINCKLEY, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2022CH000002 660 LOUISE DR HINCKLEY, IL 60520

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PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS PLANET HOME LENDIN G, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. CARA A WOODS; CHRIS R WOODS; VILLAGE OF HINCKLEY, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2022CH000002 660 LOUISE DR HINCKLEY, IL 60520

NOTICE OF SALE

PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NO TICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 31 2022, Sheriff of DeKalb County will on 04/27/2023, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore IL 60178, at 01:00 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, si tuated in the

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or ot her indivi du als presently in possession of the subject premises

If this property is a condominium unit , the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale ot her than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Ac t, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4)

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDAN CE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilf oreclosuresales. mrpllc .com

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer

Leibert Pierce, LLC, Pl ai ntiff' s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No (312) 346-9088 Please refer to file# 22-12590IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE

Commonly known as 301 N 5TH STREET, MALT A, IL 60150 Property Index No 07-23-137-003

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $144,925.32.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bi d by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments, or special taxes levi ed against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the

subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments, or special taxes levi ed against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser wi ll receive a Certif icate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all info rmation. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common inte rest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601, (561) 241-6901 Please refer to file number 22-014673.

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April 5, 12, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint

Mortgage Servicing PLAINTIFF Vs Stephanie Krintz; et al DEFENDANTS No 2022FC000062

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NO TICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/16/2023 the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on May 25, 2023 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PIN 15-15-278-003

Improved with Single Fami ly Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 351 N View St Hinckley, IL 60520

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bi d by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief

PIN 15-15-278-003

Improved with Single Fami ly Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 351 N View St Hinckley, IL 60520

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bi d by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments, or special taxes levi ed against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure take s place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4)

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mort gagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney

Upon payment in full of the amount bi d, the purchaser shal l receive a Certif icate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other indivi duals presently in possession of the subject premises

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the cond it ion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all info rmation.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDAN CE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-2204409.

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