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DeKalb mayor apologizes after abruptly ending public comment at Feb. 26 meeting

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – In an apology to the public March 11, DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes said he takes responsibility for abruptly halting public comment during a recent City Council meeting, adding he wanted to defend city staff from criticism.

Barnes spoke in response to action he took at the Feb. 26 council meeting, when during public comment – time allotted for members of the public to speak to the council – he called for a recess in the middle of someone speaking. The speaker, a woman who asked to remain anonymous, alleged her family was the target of racial discrimination by city officials.

“I don’t react well to hate,” Barnes said during the March 11 council meeting. “I don’t react well to erroneous accusations. I don’t react well when people attack individuals. The city of DeKalb has an amazing staff. Sometimes when you’re up here and you’re hearing it over and over again from a particular individual or a family, you react poorly and I did. By calling [for a motion to recess] and then putting some people on the spot, that caused us to behave not in the norm that we usually do. Going forward, definitely will not be doing that.”

The woman’s microphone was cut off as the council voted to recess, effectively ending her chance to speak. First Ward Alderwoman Carolyn Zasada could be heard voting no to recess. Council members sat in silence and, about a minute later, voted to continue the meeting.

March 11 was the woman’s third consecutive City Council meeting she’s attended and spoke during. Each time, she’s alleged mistreatment. In her most recent complaint before the council this week, she specifically named 1st Ward

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A fence is damaged at a property along East Sandwich Road in Hinckley on Feb. 28 after a tornado hit the area. See

Alderwoman Carolyn Zasada, City Manager Bill Nicklas and Barnes.

In an interview with Shaw Local News Network, Barnes said he knows that asking for a recess during public comment is not how public meetings should be run. He said he wants to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

As mayor, Barnes’ role includes steering City Council meetings in accordance with laws surrounding public meetings, including the Open Meetings Act, which lays out legal guidelines for engaging with the public as a body of government.

“Basically, when I have someone I don’t know who they are, I don’t know if they live here, they’re coming, and they are completely speaking out of hate to city staff, I just really felt in the moment I needed to support city staff,” Barnes said. “That’s really what the root of that was.”

Barnes said city staff will be inquiring with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office about how to handle future public comments during City Council meetings.

“We’ll find out what are all the rules and regulations specifically around what people can say from here or not and then also where is public comment appropriate in our City Council agendas,” Barnes said. “We’re investigating all that going forward.”

Council reactions

During the March 11 meeting, 2nd Ward Alderwoman Barb Larson said she also wanted to issue a personal apology to all the residents of DeKalb.

She references Roberts Rule of Order, a standard for maintaining public decorum and order in group discussions.

“Trying to do the good thing doesn’t always make it the legal thing and it definitely doesn’t agree with Robert and his

Rules of Order,” Larson said. “With no forethought of malice on my part, and I don’t believe any of our members up here. Proper protocol was not followed as well as just good old fashion manners.”

Zasada said she doesn’t believe the city has wronged the woman who requested that she remain anonymous. Zasada would be eager to have the issue resolved.

“I do not believe that there is any targeting of minorities going on. I believe that everyone on the council is acting in good faith and that city staff is acting in good faith,” Zasada said during the March 11 meeting. “And if there was any of that behavior going on, I would be eager to pursue and find the source and resolve that issue.”

Sixth Ward Alderman Mike Verbic said he believes the mayor made a mistake, but he’s glad he apologized.

“I would never interrupt someone speaking during public participation. We are clear that everyone gets three minutes to speak. I would not interrupt them, nor did I as I remained silent during the whole request to recess,” Verbic said.

Seventh Ward Alderman John Walker said he thinks the city could have approached the matter differently, but he stands behind the actions taken by the mayor.

“I just think sometimes we should get people to the right areas to help them,” Walker said in an interview after the meeting. “I’ll say that much. Mental health is a real issue. I just believe instead of trying to make this all about legal. ‘And should we look into the mayor? Should we look into the First Ward Alderman?’ I just think sometimes I guess it is upon us to help people with their mental health issues and get them the right necessary help at times.”

WHERE IT’S AT

HOW ARE WE DOING?

CORRECTIONS

Safe Passage awarded $2.5M, Hinckley Public Library gets $1M

DeKalb-based Safe Passage Inc. recently was awarded $2.5 million in federal funding, along with more than $1 million to the Hinckley Public Library, part of a $12.6 million federal funding package secured with help from U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s office.

The funding was divided up between 14 projects in Illinois’ 14th District which U.S. Rep. Underwood, D-Sandwich, represents.

“From my very first day in Congress, bringing federal resources home to the 14th District has been a top priority. These federal funds to support critical infrastructure, address our hunger crisis, improve services for survivors of domestic violence, and so much more, will have a profound impact on our northern Illinois community,” Underwood said in a news release. “These investments grow our economy and will make a tangible difference in the lives of so many Illinoisans. I am proud to have fought for

funding that will make our community healthier, safer and stronger.”

The Community Project Funding was funneled through the first of the federal appropriations packages.

DeKalb County area projects include:

$2.5 million for Safe Passage DeKalb: DeKalb County’s only organization that

Booked and Blessed... or BUST!

by Alexander Perez

Directed by Frankie DiCiaccio

Black Box Theatre

April 5-7, 11-13

Avalon String Quartet

serves survivors of domestic, sexual, and dating violence as well as stalking and human trafficking will help construct a 24/7 emergency shelter. Over the past three years, the limited space in Safe Passage’s current facility has forced the organization to turn away hundreds of adults and children. The

March 21 NIU Brass Chamber Concert, 7 p.m.

March 27 NIU Composers’ Concert, 7 p.m.

March 28 Brass Faculty Recital, 8 p.m.

March 29 Composition Club Concert, 8 p.m.

March 30 Chamber Music Competition, 1 p.m.

April 5 NIU International Guitar SeriesBokyung Byun, 5 p.m.

April 5 Opera Theatre - Der Fledermaus, 7 p.m.

April 7 Opera Theatre - Der Fledermaus, 3 p.m.

April 8 World Music - “Traveler”, 7 p.m.

April 9 Middle Eastern Music Ensemble, 7 p.m.

April 10 Music of East Asia, 7 p.m.

April 11 Thai Music Ensemble, 7 p.m.

project will increase privacy and safety for survivors in the shelter; provide space for legal and medical advocacy, counseling, and case management services; expand capacity for support services offered to the children of domestic violence survivors; and improve ADA accessibility. This project will allow Safe Passage to serve more DeKalb County-area survivors of violence and community members in need of emergency shelter and services.

$1,064,000 for the Hinckley Public Library District: Funding will go to complete the second phase of the rehabilitation and renovation of the new home of the Hinckley Public Library: a 6,000-squarefoot building in the heart of downtown Hinckley. The current location lacks dedicated spaces for patrons and staff and has accessibility issues for patrons with mobility challenges. The future home of the library needs comprehensive renovations to clean up asbestos and mold and ensure it is accessible for all patrons. Once completed, the renovated library will have dedicated youth and teen areas, meeting spaces for local business owners, public computers and study rooms, programming to serve the community, and be fully accessible. Underwood also secured $750,000 in fiscal 2023 Community Project Funding for its first phase.

NIU Art Museum

Making Our History

Artists Render Lincoln’s Legacies

March 26 - May 11

Altgeld Hall - First Floor

NIU School of Art and Design

Blick Art Materials Ars Nova Exhibition

April 1 - 18

Jack Olson Gallery

Jack Arends Hall

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood

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DeKalb-based Safe Passage Inc. recently was awarded $2.5 million in federal funding, along with more than $1 million to the Hinckley Public Library, as part of a $12.6 million federal funding package secured with help from U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s office.

Camden Lazenby

Ted Strack, a Sycamore Park District commissioner who sits on the Sycamore Planning and Zoning Commission, looks on March 11 as John Sauter, Sycamore’s director for Community Development, talks with Nehalkumar Patel, who hopes to open a convenience store at the location of a former 7-Eleven in the city’s downtown.

SYCAMORE

Tobacco sales could be coming to site of former 7-Eleven

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – A Sycamore resident is one step closer to operating a new convenience store in the same location as the former Sycamore 7-Eleven.

The Sycamore Planning and Zoning Commission voted 10-0 to recommend the City Council approve a request by the owners to operate Xpress Mart, a convenience store that could sell tobacco and related products, at 404 W. State St.

Although Bill Davey, chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, said he’d received a handful of calls from constituents concerned about the proposal, he said Nehalkumar Patel, the business owner and Sycamore resident petitioning, has indicated the store would abide by city tobacco sales regulations.

City Manager Michael Hall said he thinks some members of the public –only one individual aside from Patel and city officials attended the March 11 meeting – didn’t understand the nature of the business.

“I think there’s a misunderstanding that this would be a tobacco shop, and it’s not,” Hall said. “It’s a convenience store with selling tobacco, as are all convenience stores, and very similar to what 7-Eleven was doing. So that’s where the misunderstanding came from.”

Before the unanimous vote, commissioner Rachel Sauber said she fielded calls indicating that wasn’t the case.

“I also had a couple of people reach out to me for the first time since I’ve been on this commission, and they were not confused,” she said. “They didn’t like selling tobacco downtown, didn’t like the idea of a convenience store being located this close to downtown given that we have gas stations pretty

close, where you can buy tobacco products. If you’re in the downtown, you can drive a couple of blocks to do that.”

The store requires a special use permit to sell tobacco and related products because it would be located inside the Central Business District in downtown Sycamore, which doesn’t automatically allow the sale of tobacco and related products, Hall said. Business owners can request a special use permit to override the tobacco sales prohibition, which is what Patel has done.

The 7-Eleven at the same location did not need a special use permit from the city to sell tobacco because it was grandfathered in, as a legally nonconforming business, when the city previously updated its zoning regulations, Hall said.

Alcohol sales at Xpress Mart will require additional city approval.

There is no timeline for the business to open, but once open, the store would be operate 5 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. It could also stay open 24 hours a day in the future, according to city documents.

The store would not be within 250 feet of a residential property containing a nursery; preschool; primary, intermediate or secondary school; day care center; or day care home. It also is not located within a residentially zoned area, according to city documents.

No tobacco or tobacco-related products will be displayed in or sold from the main retail area of the store. Instead, they’ll be displayed and sold from behind the cashier counter, requiring an employee to get the product for a transaction, according to city documents.

The special use request will go before Sycamore City Council at a future meeting with a recommendation to approve from the Planning and Zoning Commission.

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Make sure your address is up to date for your tax bill

Is your address correct for your tax bill?

Have you moved in the last year? An incorrect mailing address could prevent you from receiving your tax bill and other important notices in a timely fashion.

The Chief County Assessment Office requests that anyone who has moved or has a different mailing address than previously listed to contact them right away.

To update your address, complete, print and sign the Change of Address form found on the DeKalb County website at www.dekalbcounty.org under the Assessment Office and/or the Treasurer’s Department Tabs or contact the Chief County Assessment Office at 815-8957120.

Residents are asked to mail the completed and owner-signed address change request form to Chief County Assessment Office, Administration Building, 110 E. Sycamore St., Sycamore, IL 60178. They also can email it to CCAO@ dekalbcounty.org or fax to 815-895-1684.

For questions, contact the Chief County Assessment Office at 815-895-7120.

‘Changing the Conversation’ discussion set for March 21

DeKALB – The Ellwood House Museum will hold a “Changing the Conversation: A staged reading and discussion on navigating difficult conversations” event as part of its Arts in Action series.

The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 21 at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.

Attendees can listen to a staged reading and discussion on navigating difficult conversations. The free event will be led by Ted William III, actor, author and former political candidate.

“Changing the Conversation: A staged reading and discussion on navigating difficult conversations” is part of Arts in Action, a partnership between the Ellwood House Museum and DeKalb County History Center to tell the county’s history more accurately and inclusively.

Kishwaukee recreation group to hold veteran pinning ceremony

DeKALB – The Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association will host a pinning ceremony to mark the start of its veterans programs this month.

The free ceremony will kick off at 6 p.m. March 26 at the Hopkins Park

Terrace Room, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.

The ceremony will honor World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans and feature guest speaker U.S. Army

First Sgt. Allen Lynch, author and Medal of Honor recipient. Check-in and appetizers begin at 5:30 p.m.

KSRA will partner with AllenForce to begin DeKalb County veteran programs. The programs are held throughout the year, with more pinning ceremonies expected.

Registration is required by March 19 for veterans to receive a pin. To register, visit kishsra.org and click on “programs.”

KSRA partners with DeKalb, Genoa, Sycamore, Sandwich and Flag-Rochelle park districts to provide recreational therapy programs.

AllenForce serves veterans by fostering confidence and empowerment through recreation and health fitness to promote healthy and successful lifestyles.

DeKalb church Holy Week services begin March 24

DeKALB – Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center will host multiple worship services in honor of Holy Week.

Services will be held at 8 and 10:30 a.m. March 24, 7 p.m. March 28, 1 and 7 p.m. March 29, and 7 and 9:30 a.m. March 31 at the church, 511 Russell Road, DeKalb.

Breakfast will be served from 8:15 to 9 a.m. March 31.

The services also will be broadcast live on Facebook.

Recordings of the 8 a.m. service will be played at 10:30 a.m. March 24 on WLBK radio. The 7 a.m. service also will be broadcast at 10:30 a.m. March 31 on WLBK radio.

DeKalb library to host Women of Ragtime event March 23

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a Women of Ragtime event featuring duo Cherry and Jerry.

The event will be held at 2 p.m. March 23 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.

Patrons can listen to music by female ragtime composers and singers including Charlotte Blake, May Aufderheide, Sophie Tucker and Irene Giblin.

Cherry and Jerry is made up of pianist Jerry Rabushka and percussionist Isaac Cherry. The duo also is part of the Ragged Blade Band.

No registration is required.

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

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‘We dodged another bullet’ A CLOSER LOOK

2 weeks after tornado struck his hometown, NIU professor shares thoughts

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SUGAR GROVE – Two weeks after an EF-1 tornado struck his hometown of Sugar Grove, Northern Illinois University professor Vittorio Gensini said the most populated areas of Illinois were fortunate.

“We got very, very lucky with this event,” Gensini said. “It’s a matter of time until a significant, or even violent, tornado impacts populated areas of Kane County, DuPage County or Cook County. We dodged another bullet.”

At a recent NIU STEM Cafe event at Fireside Grille, 49 Sugar Lane in Sugar Grove, Gensini, an associate professor in NIU’s Department of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, told dozens of people his kids were huddled under the stairs in his basement when a tornado warning was issued for Sugar Grove on Feb. 27.

The tornado’s path wound up being less than a mile from his home.

“And let me tell you, as a meteorologist, that’s both a blessing and a curse because you’re sitting there looking at the radar like, ‘I think we’re OK, I think we’re OK, it’s two pixels to the south,’ ” Gensini said. “You knew what was going to happen. Somebody was going to get hit.”

That tornado touched down near Hartner Road before moving through Waubonsee Community College, damaging trees, signs and a large parking lot light pole, according to the National Weather Service.

The tornado created a damage path 8.2 miles long, extending from north of Sugar Grove and ending in Batavia. Multiple evergreen trees were found snapped 5 to 10 feet above ground level at a farm near Lake Run, according to the National Weather Service, which estimated peak wind speeds at 95 miles per hour.

In an email to Shaw Local News Network, Todd Moore, chairman and associate professor of the Department of Geosciences at Fort Hays State University in western Kansas, wrote that the southeastern U.S., particularly areas near the Gulf of Mexico, have more February tornadoes than Illinois. That doesn’t mean they don’t happen, however.

Between 1995 and 2022, Illinois recorded 46 February tornadoes, with an average of two per year, Moore wrote.

Twelve tornadoes were confirmed to

have touched town in Illinois during a severe weather event on Feb. 27 according to the National Weather Service: 11 in the northern Illinois and Chicago area, and one in Davenport, Iowa, and the Quad Cities area. A tornado also was confirmed in Gary, Indiana, that night, according to the NWS.

While weather events and the climate system are linked, it’s difficult for researchers to make a decisive statement about the role of climate change in individual “tornadic events,” Moore said.

“At this time, we cannot attribute any single tornadic event to climate change,” Moore wrote. “We are confident that instability and moisture will increase as the lower atmosphere

warms and humidifies, and we have documented these increases across large portions of the U.S., including the Midwest, over the past few decades. This translates to an increase in the potential for severe thunderstorms.”

Moore said that although it’s been proven difficult to document trends in the other ingredients needed for a tornado – what’s known as shear and lift –short-term weather forecasting has seen steadfast advances in the past century.

He said the Feb. 27 tornado-producing storms, which also created multiple reports of large hail, were predicted well in advance.

“[The storms were] pretty well forecasted,” Gensini said. “I would say we could see this kind of possibility coming

seven, maybe eight days in advance. The atmosphere started to look like it was becoming favorable for severe storms across Illinois.”

Seven-day weather forecasts are as accurate as five-day forecasts were 20 years ago, Gensini said. That doesn’t mean weather forecasting will improve at the same rate indefinitely, however.

Forecasts will only ever be as accurate as the sum of information used, and without knowing every measurable fact about the atmosphere, some mystery will still exist.

Forecasts are bound by the data used to create them, but Gensini believes other technological advances have

Camden Lazenby

Northern Illinois University professor Vittorio Gensini said weather forecasting has steadily improved in recent years. But he believes forecasting accuracy will eventually reach an asymptote, where weather prediction aren’t perfect but aren’t far from it, because there’s a limit to how much we know about the Earth’s atmosphere.

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I can say that since the National Weather Service started the wireless emergency alerts there has been a significant reduction in the number of tornado fatalities. And it’s not a fool-proof system, not everybody has a smartphone, but I’ll tell you what, in terms of disseminating the information it is absolutely kind of a modern day [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] weather radio, and it’s no doubt making a big, big difference in saving people’s lives.”

Vittorio Gensini, Northern Illinois University professor

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allowed meteorologists to better warn the public of dangerous weather events.

“I can say that since the National Weather Service started the wireless emergency alerts there has been a significant reduction in the number of tornado fatalities,” Gensini said. “And it’s not a fool-proof system, not everybody has a smartphone, but I’ll tell you what, in terms of disseminating the information it is absolutely kind of a modern day [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] weather radio, and it’s no doubt making a big, big difference in saving people’s lives.”

Artificial intelligence, employing machine learning to identify severe storms, could be used in the near future by meteorologists seeking to issue faster storm warnings, Gensini said. He doesn’t foresee the technology will remove humans for the final decision, however.

The accuracy and timeliness of

those decisions are paramount for human safety, particularly in areas where violent storms are known to occur.

Tornado alley, typically described as a region encompassing a large part of the great plains, is not a region defined by the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration because various areas of the U.S. experience different tornado threats at different times of the year.

Still, there have been studies indicating the location of tornado-producing storms could move to the east.

Moore said tornadoes have always been common between the Rocky and Appalachian mountains. Research over the past decade has shown that fewer tornadoes are occurring where tornado alley has classically been defined, however.

“Despite these opposing trends, tornado risk remains throughout the region of the [U.S.] bound by the mountains,” Moore wrote. “Recent studies have shown that instability and moisture are increasing in parts of the Midwest and Southeast [U.S.] so there is some evidence that the so-called eastward shift is related to climatic changes. With that said, much more work is needed to better understand whether this shift is long-term or part of shorter-term variability.”

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

900 Normal Road, DeKalb

Holy Week Services

Maundy Thursday, March 28, 7:00 P M

Good Friday, March 29

Stations of the Cross, 12:00 P.M.

Good Friday Service, 7:00 P.M.

Easter Vigil, March 30, 7:00 P.M.

Easter Sunday, March 31, 9:30 A M

Saint Catherine of Genoa Catholic Church

THE SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM

Holy Thursday - March 28

7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Good Friday - March 29

All Services except the Stations of the Cross will be Streamed via You Tube

See Church website for links

Office Phone: 815-756-4888

Email: stpaulsdekalb@gmail com

Website: www stpaulsdekalb org

3:00 p.m. - The Passion of the Lord

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

private prayer in church

Easter Vigil - March 30 - bilingual

8:30 p.m.- Mass of the Resurrection

Easter Sunday - March 31

8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

340 S. Stott St., Genoa - 815-784-2355

Website: stcatherinegenoa.org

Camden Lazenby

Dozens attended a Northern Illinois University STEM Cafe on weather forecasting March 6 in Sugar Grove, a week after an EF-1 tornado touchdown near the village. NIU professor Vittorio Gensini (left) served as host.

LOOKING BACK

1924 – 100 YEARS AGO

Miss Alma Norton of the high school always on the lookout for material for future operettas is organizing a freshmen boy chorus for the purpose of training the male voices of the high school for future work in school productions. A glee club has been working under Miss Norton’s direction for several years but the freshmen of the school have failed to really become acquainted with the organization. It is thought that with a chorus composed of boys nearly of the same age a greater amount of interest will be manifested by the first-year boys at the school.

Last night’s weather was not inviting to travelers to sleep out of doors and the police station gave ten of the strangers a warm place to sleep. The men were ready to get out this morning at eleven o’clock. To make sure they did get out, the city ambulance was called and they were taken east on Lincoln Highway a couple of miles, released and told to keep on going. One of the sleepers, as soon as he was able to get out of the wagon started down the cement at a good clip, evidently anxious to get on his way, and away from the others. By giving the sleepers a ride out of town each morning, the police department is certain that no calls will be received regarding beggars.

It is not every family that can be moved into the street, literally speaking, and make people using that street detour for a block, but such is the distinction Fred Bull has today. Mr. Bull is living in the house at Seventh and Lincoln Highway, which was on the property purchased by the Roxana Oil company, to be used for a filling station. The house has been moved into the street and will be transferred to other property. The household effects of the occupant will not be moved for a few days until Mr. Bull can get possession of property he has purchased in the northeast part of the city. The steel work as well as the tanks are on the ground at Seventh and Lincoln Highway for the filling station, and it is understood work will be started on the building at once.

Little Philis Housewert of Cortland is here with her great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Wiltse for a visit.

1949– 75 YEARS AGO

Through the efforts of the Lady Elks the Glidden Memorial Hospital is to be

provided with a complete electric sterilizer unit, which will be used in the maternity ward.

LaSalle – Unless something unforeseen turns up, voters in the seventh ward will be faced with the duty of voting for a man adjudged feeble minded and now an inmate of the state home at Dixon Institute after some nude exhibitions in the Hotel LaSalle brought him fines for indecent exposure and resisting arrest. He was an inmate of the Dixon home for seven years but later was released in the custody of his parents. Several weeks before his latest arrest his petition for alderman was circulated and filed. There are legal entanglements and LaSalle is wondering what to do.

Aquatic skills and games are the feature attractions of the DeKalb Swim Club water show, which has for its theme “Southern Fantasy.” Water ballets will be performed to such tunes as “Mood Indigo,” “Blues in the Night,” and “St. Louis Blues.” The members of the club have been working hard on this project for the last few months, using their spare time in the perfection of their parts. The show, which will start at 8, is to be in the high school swimming pool.

Announcement has been made that the Saturday night dances which have been held weekly at the DeKalb Masonic Temple for the past several years, are being discontinued. The dances on

The annual Girl Scout cookie sale will be completed by the end of the month. Home deliveries of cookies will be made between March 21 and 30.

A group of Boston University scientists are working on a program to develop stainless steel, plastic-coated artificial teeth implanted in the bone like real teeth.

After 64 minutes and 11 motions, the DeKalb School Board Monday night named the new northwest school Thomas H. Roberts Sr. Elementary School. The board retained the name of Clinton Rosette for the new middle school to be built on the site of the current middle school of the same name.

Saturday nights were very popular during the war years but the response has been dwindling of late and with other weekend activities rapidly increasing since the war, it was decided to discontinued the dances at this time.

New doors were installed at the main entrance to DeKalb Township High School last week and thereby hangs a tale. Members of the high school board of directors and Superintendent S. B. Sullivan report that they have received numerous complaints from residents of DeKalb over these new doors. They have been called unnecessary, too expensive and a lot of other names. The fact is that the new doors were installed for a two-fold reason. One was to cut down the fire hazards of the building, the other to protect property inside the building.

DeKalb’s new theatre, The DeKalb, threw open the doors yesterday and had a formal opening day. At noon the show started and it was late at night when the final showing of the feature was completed and business was called completed for the day.

1974 – 50 YEARS AGO

Wilbur B. Scott took a big first step toward becoming the first DeKalb County Sheriff elected to a second consecutive term Tuesday. Scott defeated his predecessor, Melvin W. Shaw, 2,867 to 2,361 in the Republican sheriff’s primary.

Disposition of Ellwood, Glidden and Haish Elementary Schools and the naming of the new schools are two of the major items of the agenda for the DeKalb Schol Board Monday night. The Citizens Advisory Committee has recommended the demolition of Ellwood and Glidden as soon as the building are vacated. The recommendation concerning Haish is for further discussion with DeKalb Park District officials on the usage of the property for recreational facilities.

1999 – 25 YEARS AGO

A Sheridan, Ill., man was killed yesterday afternoon after the cement truck he was driving collided with a freight train in Waterman.

The DeKalb County Forest Preserve District now owns one of the most valuable and highly discussed properties in the county. And the plan is to lease that property back to the county for $1. That’s the latest twist in the ongoing story over the future of the 17-acre DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center. The property, located along a busy DeKalb commercial corridor, is slated for eventual retail development once the center closes later this year.

Saturday’s Underground Railroad conference may be the first of a statewide annual seminar to be held in Sycamore. The conference drew about 100 people Saturday to the DeKalb County Farm Bureau for a day-long conference on the Underground Railroad and connections throughout Illinois.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

Photo provided by DeKalb County History Center

Looking west at the new First National Bank building, 141 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, under construction in May 1966.

Sycamore Orchestra Endowment Fund to support D-427 students

SYCAMORE – The newly created Sycamore Orchestra Endowment Fund will help support the needs of Sycamore School District 427’s orchestra program, according to a news release from the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

Orchestra teachers Ken Tonaki and Amy Tonaki created the fund to align with their desire for quality student experience and education.

Support from the fund benefits various functions, including but not limited to guest clinician honorariums; music event field trips; and the purchase of school instruments, technology, music and supplies.

“It is unique for a city the size of Sycamore to have a public school orchestra program,” Amy Tonaki said in a news release. “Over the years, the program has become a part of several community traditions. In addition, students have performed at weddings, retirement homes and many private functions.

“My husband Ken and I want to see this program grow and continue to impact youth positively.”

Ken Tonaki was born and raised in Lombard. He earned both his under-

graduate and master’s degrees at Northern Illinois University. He also taught his whole career in Sycamore and is starting his 28th year in the district, according to the release.

Amy Tonaki was born in Danville and raised in Libertyville. Her father was her high school orchestra teacher. After high school, Amy earned her undergrad degree in music education at Augustana College and her master’s degree at NIU. She taught her whole career in Sycamore and is starting her 19th year in the district.

Ken and Amy Tonaki have interwoven their lives into the Sycamore com-

munity not only as teachers but also as residents raising a family in Sycamore. Their education philosophy is to create a safe and nurturing environment for orchestra students and to spread the love of orchestral music to the youth, their families and the community.

“We are excited to partner with the Tonakis in creating an endowment that will provide supplemental financial support to the Sycamore school district’s orchestra program for decades to come,” foundation Executive Director Dan Templin said in the release. “Additional donors that can help grow this fund include orchestral music lovers in

DeKalb County, families of students who have been positively influenced by the Sycamore orchestra program, and alumni whose lives have been forever enriched by the program faculty as well as making music together with their peers.”

Donations to any fund at the DCCF, including the Sycamore Orchestra Endowment Fund, can be made online at dekalbccf.org/donate or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.

For information, contact Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.

Photo provided by the DeKalb County Community Foundation

Amy and Ken Tonaki created the Sycamore Orchestra Endowment Fund to spread the love of orchestra to families, youth and the community.

DeKalb 5th Ward Alderman Scott McAdams resigns

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – Fifth Ward DeKalb Alderman Scott McAdams resigned from the DeKalb City Council on March 15, according to a letter obtained by Shaw Local News Network.

McAdams did not respond to a request for comment that afternoon.

In a letter addressed to the mayor and City Council, McAdams said he resigned “for reasons of health” and that his resignation was effective immediately. The letter was forwarded to the city’s executive team by City Manager Bill Nicklas, records show.

“I have enjoyed serving the people of the 5th Ward, and I have only fond wishes for the city of DeKalb,” McAdams wrote in the letter.

McAdams was serving his second term representing the 5th Ward. He initially was elected to the City Council in 2019 and reelected in 2023.

City officials will need to appoint someone to fill the remainder of his term, which is set to expire in 2027. Appointments are recommended by the mayor and require City Council approval.

McAdams’ resignation comes days after resident Derek Van Buer – who ran a failed election bid against McAdams in 2023 – accused McAdams of living outside the 5th Ward.

McAdams denied the allegation.

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes said on March 15 that he plans to appoint a new representative to fill the vacancy.

“I’m glad, yes, he’s putting himself first,” Barnes said. “Ultimately, that is the most important thing to all of us.”

Barnes said he’s planning to solicit interest from the community to fill the vacancy. He said he doesn’t know what to expect, and he doesn’t have anyone in mind to fill the seat.

“I’ve never done this before,” Barnes said. “We’ve never had a vacancy since I’ve been mayor. I know this has happened with previous councils before. We’ll put out a press release. … I’m sure I’ll get some submissions, but I have no list already started since this just came me to today.”

McAdams’ time in office during his second term was frequented by scrutiny from his 2023 election opponents. He successfully fended off attempts to have him removed from the April 2023 ballot and in recent weeks was at the center of questions surrounding his residency status in the 5th Ward after he was evicted in January.

The last time the DeKalb mayor had to fill an unexpired City Council vacancy was in November 2019, when Gregory Perkins was appointed as 4th Ward alderman to fill the term left by his predecessor, Patrick Fagan, who moved out of the ward.

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Symphony Orchestra to present ‘Tribute to John Williams’

DeKALB – The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra this month will perform a Spring Pops Concert: A Tribute to John Williams to honor the composer.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. March 23 at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Northern Illinois University Music Building, 550 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb.

The orchestra, conducted by music director Linc Smelser, will perform Williams’ most famous scores, including “Star Wars,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Jurassic Park,” “Superman,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and the “Harry Potter” movies.

The concert also will feature highlights from Williams’ collaborations with Steven Spielberg, such as “Angela’s Ashes” and “Schindler’s List.”

Volunteers will accept donations for the KSO Instrument Donation Project before the concert in the lobby.

The KID Project provides DeKalb County students who have financial barriers opportunities to learn to play quality musical instruments.

Tickets cost $18 for adults, $15 for seniors ages 62 and older, and $7 for students with a valid school ID or children ages 7 and younger.

To buy tickets, visit kishorchestra.org/ ticket-info.

For information, visit kishorchestra. org/kid-project.

‘Sounds of Silence: Finding Their Voice’ opening reception set for April 4 in DeKalb

DeKALB – Safe Passage will hold an opening reception for its “Sounds of Silence: Finding Their Voice” art exhibit in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

The reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 4 at Jubilee Artisans, 128 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb.

Attendees can learn about Safe Passage, meet some of the exhibit’s artists, and discuss sexual assault awareness. Light refreshments will be served.

“Sounds of Silence: Finding Their Voice” showcases artwork created by sexual and domestic violence survivors. The pieces include the real stories and experiences of Safe Passage clients.

The exhibit also represent the human spirit’s resilience and the strength to find your voice after experiencing trauma.

The exhibit will run through April 30.

DeKalb library to host solar eclipse party March 23

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a solar eclipse party for the upcoming partial solar eclipse.

The free party will be held at 10 a.m. March 23 in the library’s Story and Activity Room, 309 Oak St.

The party is intended for children. The solar eclipse is expected to appear April 8.

Patrons can create a sun clock, bracelets with UV light color-changing beads and a pinhole viewer.

The party also will include solar eclipse models.

Because the party is limited to 30 children, spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

For information, email lauraw@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3350.

Learn more about Medicare at upcoming DeKalb workshops

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host two workshops for patrons to learn about Medicare insurance options this month.

The free workshops will be held at 11 a.m. March 23 and 28 in the library’s lower-level Zimmerman Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.

The workshops are intended for seniors and adults.

Licensed sales representative Carol Cherry will discuss Medicare’s different parts, how to find the right plan and how to make the right choice.

No registration is required.

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

Westminster Presbyterian Church Holy Week services

DeKALB – All are invited to Holy Week services at Westminster Presbyterian Church in DeKalb.

The church at 830 N. Annie Glidden Road will hold services beginning March 24 for Holy Week ahead of the Easter holiday.

The schedule includes:

10 a.m. March 24: Palm Sunday services.

2 p.m. March 24: Easter egg Hunt.

7 p.m. March 28: Maundy Thursday service.

8 a.m. March 31: Easter Breakfast (call the church office to register at 815-7562905).

10 a.m. March 31: Easter Sunday services.

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DeKalb County Enterprise Zone expansion not a done deal

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – The head of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp. said during the March 13 County Board committee meeting that the expansion of the DeKalb County Enterprise Zone is not yet a done deal.

The Sycamore City Council joined the city of DeKalb in approving a plan to add almost 800 more acres to a special area known as the DeKalb County Enterprise Zone meant for economic development.

DeKalb County, like Sycamore and DeKalb, is one of seven government agencies needed to sign off on the plan, which also requires approval from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Activity.

Mark Williams, DCEDC executive director, said the expansion is not yet guaranteed.

“It’s important to know [that] approving this is not a done deal,” Williams said. “It still needs to have all of the units of government approve it, the application has to be put together and submitted to the state, the state has to approve it. And then, once it’s approved and certified it has to be sent and recorded at the county. Those are the steps,” Williams said.

Modifying the existing landlines for the Enterprise Zone requires approval from all government entities named in the agreement, including DeKalb County, Cortland, DeKalb, Genoa, Sandwich, Sycamore and Waterman.

The Enterprise Zone offers, among other things, land for commercial use and possible tax incentives should companies put down roots, according to the DCEDC.

If approved, the expansion would add 14 parcels to the Enterprise Zone, totaling more than 790 acres. The Enterprise Zone is just more than 13 square miles, and would grow to about 15 square miles if the 790 acres are added, Williams said.

A state statute limits the Enterprise Zone to 20 square miles. That total was 15 miles when the zone was created, however.

“The Enterprise Zone is one of the ways that we participate in economic development efforts of the county,” DeKalb County Board member Tim Bagby said. “I’m glad we got to have five more acres. I just don’t want to ever run out. I’m accusing anybody of anything, or anything like that. So, I think it’s one of the ways we’ve been able to have some skin in the game in terms of economic development.”

It’s important to know [that] approving this is not a done deal. It still needs to have all of the units of government approve it ...”

Mark Williams, executive director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp.

The measure is expected to go before the full DeKalb County Board at its next regular meeting set for March 20 at the Gathertorium in the Legislative Center, 200 N. Main St., Sycamore.

DeKalb County Administer Brian Gregory said DeKalb County was a key driver in establishing the enterprise zone.

“And our enterprise zone has been a key factor in attracting development within DeKalb, all of DeKalb County – most notably what you see down by the tollway in DeKalb, those large scale projects,” Gregory said. “The Enterprise Zone really leveled the competitive playing field as DeKalb and DeKalb County was competing against other communities.”

Camden Lazenby Mark Williams, executive director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp., talked to the DeKalb County Board Committee of the Whole on March 13 about expanding the DeKalb County Enterprise Zone by adding 794 acres of land south of the ChicagoWest Business Center in DeKalb.

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DeKalb OKs developer’s plans to build 224 units for senior living

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council threw its unanimous support behind a local developer’s plans to build 224 units for a 55-plus residential community.

The petitioner, Brian Grainger of Rivermist by Grainger LLC, approached the city March 11 seeking to amend some ordinances for a new development dubbed The Villas at Bridges of Rivermist on about 35 acres along the north side of Bethany Road, between Sangamon Road and Tygert Lane in DeKalb.

City Manager Bill Nicklas said he sees the development as a “momentous opportunity” for the city.

“We haven’t had more than on average six housing starts over any year the past 10 years, with the exception of what we refer to as executive apartments that have been built in the downtown area primarily,” Nicklas said.

The council’s approval gives the go-ahead to build 224 units for senior living, including 22 single-family detached homes, 19 six-unit townhomes and 22 four-unit townhomes on the city’s north side.

According to the plans, about 10 to 20 units would be built per year. The full build could take up to two decades, according to city documents.

The residential development would come with a number of amenities, including an outdoor pickleball space, lounge, dog park, walking path, botanical garden, library, fitness center and a yoga studio.

In the past, the petitioner has developed 55-plus residential communities in nearby Genoa and Sycamore,

“I’ll just say, as a realtor, I’m thrilled to see this coming to town. I’m thrilled to see higher density living situations, especially that’s been vetted by the community supported by the community in majority at a 70% level. The National Association of Realtors is pushing for mixed-use housing, or duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, to make housing more affordable.”

Carolyn Zasada, First Ward Alderwoman

Scholle said he’s concerned because the Rivermist Home Owners’ Association has a contract to sell the property to Grainger and waive those fees until each home is built, which means a financial loss for the association.

Grainger tried to address Scholle’s concerns.

according to city documents.

Mayor Cohen Barnes said he’s glad the developer has chosen to invest in DeKalb. Grainger also has built senior living residences including Old Mill Park in Sycamore and the Riverbend Condos in Genoa, according to its website.

“I had an opportunity to visit the Sycamore community,” Barnes said. “You want to talk about quality. … I could not believe the quality of these condos. The layout was amazing. I can see why these are in incredible demand.”

During the March 11 council meeting, several residents turned out to speak both in favor and against the project.

DeKalb resident Scot Spiro, who serves as president of the Rivermist Home Owners Association Board, said he supports the developer’s plans.

“We had a very open and honest process involved,” Spiro said. “We had three meetings that were open to all homeowners. Brian Grainger and our Realtor attended all of them to answer questions concerning the development, the state of the real estate market, especially for single-family homes, which is what this originally was zoned for.”

The Rivermist HOA Board had voted 184-53 in support of the developer’s plans for the lot, city documents show.

DeKalb resident Alexandra Dailey said she doesn’t want to see progress in her community halted.

“I am in favor of going forward with The Villas of Bridges at Rivermist by Grainger,” Dailey said. “Please approve this so the development can go forward and we can complete our community.”

Not everyone shared the same views about the project.

DeKalb resident Brian Scholle said among some of the differences between what the petitioner had been proposing all along and the plan before the council up for consideration, he believes there are some modifications that hadn’t been addressed.

“The most egregious change and omission is the fact that the association fees are being waived for this new development,” Scholle said. “The prior owner, an LLC, was prevented from moving forward building 85 upscale homes on site because they were sued and a lien on the property was placed without paying an annual fee of $80,000plus a year on unplotted lots that are still zoned farm.”

“Our community will start to shoulder both association costs so each time a buyer will pay into the Rivermist Association just like every single-family buyer because they want to get the same benefit,” Grainger said. “They get to drive into the covered space. They get to appreciate the foundation. They get to live in the Rivermist community.”

First Ward Alderwoman Carolyn Zasada thanked the petitioner for doing his due diligence on the project.

“I’ll just say, as a Realtor, I’m thrilled to see this coming to town,” Zasada said. “I’m thrilled to see higher density living situations, especially that’s been vetted by the community supported by the community in majority at a 70% level. The National Association of Realtors is pushing for mixeduse housing, or duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, to make housing more affordable.”

The 35 acres for the development are owned by the Bridges of Rivermist Home Owners Association, city documents show.

Construction of the development’s first units and clubhouse could be completed by 2026, city documents show.

The City Council’s support includes stipulations that must be met. The development must have two access points, a final plan needs to be reviewed and authorized, and entrance security gates are not permitted.

Image provided by the city of DeKalb

A DeKalb developer wants to build 224 units, including single-family homes and townhomes on 35 acres along Bethany Road for residents age 55 and older. Shown here is concept art by Grainger LLC for the proposal, meant for Bethany Road between Sangamon Road and Tygert Lane in DeKalb.

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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.

Sy sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 08-27-328-003.

Commonly known as

101 BARB BLVD, DEKALB, IL 60115.

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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 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

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common inte rest community the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS

Freedom Mort gage Corporation

PLAINTIFF Vs Ti mothy Overton; et al DEFENDANTS

No. 2022FC000013

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 01/11/2024, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on April 25, 2024 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Publ ic 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 09-20-354-002

Improved with

Single Fami ly Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

111 N Aspen Drive Cortland, IL 60112

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 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 condition 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 14-22-00155. I3239662

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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 14-22-00155. I3239662

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PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF DEKALBSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC

Plaintiff vs MATT HEW S. SHERRILL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants, 23 FC 72

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of DeKalb County will on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., DeKalb County Pu blic Safety Building, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 08-27-328-003.

Commonly known as 101 BARB BLVD, DEKALB IL 60115.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common inte rest community the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 ho urs, by certified funds No refunds The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call

Mr Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robert son, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road Alpharetta Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 23-127918 SHERIFF I3239153

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 ho urs, by certified funds No refunds The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call

Mr Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robert son, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road Alpharetta Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109.

23-127918 SHERIFF I3239153

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

DEKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS

Freedom Mort gage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs Ti mothy Overton; et al DEFENDANTS No 2022FC000013

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 01/11/2024, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on April 25, 2024 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Publ ic 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: THE FOLLOWING REAL ESTATE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: ILLINOIS TO WIT: LOT 21 IN WOODLAND

ACRES SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCI PAL

MERIDIAN ACCORD ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF

RECORDED IN BOOK "R"OF PLATS, PAGE 83 ON APRIL

14 1978, AS DOCUMENT NO. 411028, SITUATED IN CORTLAND, ILLINOIS, DEKALB COUNTY ILLINOIS.

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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

SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AGREEMENTS OF RE CORD, IF ANY.

PIN 09-20-354-002

Improved with

Single Fami ly Home

COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

111 N Aspen Drive

Cortland, IL 60112

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

bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all info rmation.

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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 14-22-00155. I3239662

Published in The MidWeek, March 13, 20, 27, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALBSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC

Plaintiff vs MATT HEW S. SHERRILL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants, 23 FC 72

NOTICE OF SALE

If

If

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

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of DeKalb County will on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., DeKalb County Pu blic Safety Building, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

LOT 12 IN BLOCK 22 IN THIRTEENTH ADDITION TO BRADT PARK, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SE CTION 27, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED

JUNE 13, 1968 AS DOCUMENT NO. 343697, IN PLAT BOOK "O", PAGE 40, IN DEKALB COUNTY ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 08-27-328-003.

Commonly known as 101 BARB BLVD DEKALB, IL 60115.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common inte rest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds balance within 24 ho urs, by certified funds No refunds The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The

for

will NOT be

and

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 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

For information call Mr Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robert son, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners PLLC 13010 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 23-127918 SHERIFF I3239153

Published in The MidWeek, March 6, 13, 20, 2024

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