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WEEK IN REVIEW

Carl Reina out as Sycamore fire chief

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – After two months on the job, Carl Reina is out as Sycamore fire chief, Sycamore Fire Department employees said, although details on his departure aren’t readily available.

Deputy Chief Bart Gilmore, who joined the department last fall, has been named acting fire chief in the interim.

It’s not immediately clear when Reina’s employment with the city of Sycamore ended, and city officials remain tightlipped about the departure.

“The City’s policy is not to comment on personnel matters,” City Manager Michael Hall said in an email March 28.

Reina was in attendance at the March 20 Sycamore City Council meeting. Changes to his employment, however, were not mentioned publicly nor listed as part of any agenda item or vote. The council did not convene any executive session – portions of the meeting are not open to the public – to discuss city personnel, according to city documents released ahead of the meeting.

On Jan. 17, Reina was sworn in as Sycamore Fire Chief, replacing Peter Polarek, who retired last year effective Dec. 31. The

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Library hosts Health Department

information booth April 6

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will host a DeKalb County Health Department informational booth from 9 to 11 a.m. April 6 in the library’s main lobby.

The booth can provide information on

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city of Sycamore began the process of hiring Polarek’s replacement in July 2022 when the council approved a $23,500 contract for recruitment consultant GovHR.

Reina said at the time that he was eager to put down roots in the community.

“I cannot wait to really get this rolling,”

the importance of the Illinois Poison Center’s work to reduce poisoning harm. The health department also will promote the Illinois Tobacco Quitline, a resource for people who want to stop smoking. Promotional materials will be available.

The IPC manages about 80,000 cases

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Reina said during his January appointment.

When reached, Gilmore confirmed his role as successor to Reina, but deferred additional comment to City Hall.

Reina did not respond to requests for comment.

On Sept. 19, 2022, after he was sworn in as Deputy Fire chief, Gilmore said he viewed his career pivot – he joined Sycamore Fire Department after spending 26 years with DeKalb Fire Department – as an opportunity to try something new.

According to city documents provided through a Freedom of Information Act request, on Sept. 20, 2022, Polarek signed an addendum to his April 1, 2019, employment agreement with Sycamore. According to the addendum, Polarek was paid a base bi-weekly salary of $5,091 – not including education and longevity stipends – and remains on the city’s payroll until May 2 using accrued benefit time, records show.

After May 2, Polarek is expected to receive a lump sum of $48,234 for almost 758 hours of accrued benefit sick time, records show.

Reina came to Sycamore with 26 years of experience in municipal fire service, including as deputy fire chief for the Berwyn Fire Department in Cook County.

annually, almost half of which involve children younger than age 5. People can resolve most cases of poisoning by calling the IPC’s free, confidential hotline at 800-222-1222.

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A goat gets ready for a nail trim Friday as Didi Dowling (right), owner and executive director of Live, Learn and Lead, and Cathy Best, executive director of programs, look on at their barn in Hampshire. See story, page 6.

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Camden Lazenby file photo – clazenby@shawmedia.com Sycamore Mayor Steve Braser (right) looks on as Carl Reina (left) smiles Jan. 18 while his wife, Kelly Reina pins the Sycamore fire chief badge when Carl Reina was sworn-in as the city of Sycamore’s fire chief.

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Kishwaukee College hosts Artist In Residence program guest designer

MALTA – The Kishwaukee College Horticulture department recently hosted guest designer Laura Daluga as part of the college’s Artist In Residence program.

The AIR program is offered through the American Institute of Floral Designers, according to a news release.

Daluga presented a floral fashion demonstration in associate professor of horticulture Janet Gallagher’s floral design class. Students were given a hands-on experience in deconstructing roses and arranging the petals to create a dress, hat and belt floral ensemble.

Daluga is a fourth-generation florist who specializes in floral fashion. She works as an event installation specialist at fleurdetroit and as design director for the Smithers-Oasis Co. Daluga also created Detroit’s annual floral sculpture show, “Art in the Elements,” and acts as a board member for the Detroit Institute of Arts Museum’s Friends of Art and Flowers.

The AIR program brings industry professionals and floral design students together at colleges and universities with student AIFD chapters.

For information, visit kish.edu/horticulture.

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FVCS to host wellness fair

April 18 in Sandwich

SANDWICH – The Fox Valley Community Services will host a Community Health and Wellness Fair for area older adults.

The fair will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich, according to a news release.

The fair is free and open to the public.

The event will feature 36 DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and LaSalle county organization vendors offering blood pressure and mental health screenings. A vaccination site will be held by Jewel Osco. The fair also will feature giveaways, door prizes and demonstrations.

FVCS serves older adults in DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and LaSalle counties in active adult activities at the senior center, adult day service and home services.

NIU Steelband to perform

April 8 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will host an after-hours concert featuring the Northern Illinois University Steelband at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, in the library’s main lobby.

The free concert is open to the public.

The program will include musical styles highlighting the versatility and profundity of the steelpan.

The doors to the library open at 6 p.m. No registration is required to attend.

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

Senior book club meeting April 11 at the DeKalb Library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will host a seniors book club meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the library’s Nancy D. Castle Collaboration Studio.

The book club is free and intended for adults.

The book club will read “Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization” by Neil DeGrasse Tyson. The book focuses on the fault lines of our time in a way that stimulates unity through Tyson’s perspective on civilization.

Books are available in the Adult Services department. No registration is required to attend.

For information, email kathyh@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2150. –ShawLocalNewsNetwork

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The Fox Valley Community Services Community Health and Wellness Fair

Lifescape’s AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP joins Chamber

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Commerce

The DeKalb, Genoa and Sycamore chambers of commerce recently welcomed Lifescape’s AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP to the DeKalb Chamber membership. Chamber staff, board members and community members celebrated Lifescape’s AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP with a ribbon-cutting on March 22, according to a news release. Lifescape’s AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP, 145 S. Sacramento St., Sycamore, works with individuals ages 55 and older to find volunteer opportunities in DeKalb County. For information, call 815-490-1115 or visit lifescapeservices.org/contact-us/ dekalb-rsvp-volunteer-opportunities.

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Vocational farm nonprofit offers animal therapy across northern Illinois GOAT GRAMS FOR EASTER

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

HAMPSHIRE – Live Learn and Lead – a vocational farm in Hampshire – is doing well after more than three years of serving the public through programing it says transforms the mind, body and spirit.

Didi Dowling, owner and executive director of Live Learn and Lead, said individuals who are helped by her 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization are taught life skills, such as work ethic, cooking, home and animal care as well as basic mechanics. The organization is based in Hampshire but operates throughout the region, including DeKalb, Boone, Kane, McHenry and Lake counties.

The charitable organization exists today because Dowling decided she wanted to find a way to work out of her barn after getting a master’s degree in social work from George Williams College of Aurora University in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.

“I basically wanted to have my barn

be my office so I created Live Learn and Lead,” Dowling said.

She also wanted to share her farm with people who need a therapeutic and comfortable space.

According to Live Learn and Lead’s website, “the farm offers a life sharing work environment in an atmosphere of beauty, warmth and respectfulness.”

The nonprofit farm hosts traveling sessions to area schools, bringing goats with them for schoolchildren across the region. Other events offer chances to learn how to make goat’s milk soap and candles, and partner with 4-H groups across northern Illinois for educational opportunities.

Dowling said the farm is doing well, though it’s start wasn’t easy. She began the endeavor in December 2019, three months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, which came with its own set of challenges, she said.

“We started by doing the traveling with the goat yoga to get the name out

Didi Dowling (right), owner and executive director of Live, Learn and Lead, and Cathy Best, executive director of programs, pet some of the goats Friday at their barn in Hampshire.

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“When mental health is an issue this is a way for them to escape that, really channel their skills, gain skills. It really allows them to connect one-on-one with a mentoring adult. It helps them learn skills for entry-level positions at stables or other situations like that.”

Andrea Farrier

Kane County 4-H program

coordinator

Didi Dowling, owner and executive director of Live, Learn and Lead, greets one of the baby goats Friday at their barn in Hampshire. See GOAT GRAMS, page 7

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and then unfortunately the pandemic hit. I got COVID really bad, I had to shut down for a while,” Dowling said.

On April 7-9, Live Learn and Lead will offer an Easter-themed fundraiser it’s calling Goat Grams, where the farm brings a goat to a donor for a 15-minute visit complete with a goodie bag with goat milk soap and lotions.

“During the pandemic we couldn’t do the goat yoga so we got really creative and I came up with doing ‘goat grams,’ where we go to people’s houses with two of our baby goats,” Dowling said.

The Goat Grams were especially popular during the pandemic, Dowling said, prompting the nonprofit to explore the offering further.

“So we kept it going and this Easter it filled up so fast that I still had people asking me for it but we’ve got so many to do already we had to shut [goat gram requests] down,” Dowling said. “So we’ll do more Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and we’ve done some for private birthdays ... I just felt like it was another therapeutic aspect for people during the pandemic.”

In 2021, the vocational farm expanded it’s operation through a partnership with Kane County 4-H and began hosting agriculture educa-

tion classes for children and adults during the week.

Andrea Farrier, the Kane County 4-H program coordinator said the connection between 4-H and Live Learn and Lead has been a natural partnership, in part, because Dowling is a Kane County 4-H alumna.

Farrier also said the suburban nature of Kane County means participating children and adults are able to immerse themselves in a different type of environment than they’re likely used to. She said that’s expected to have mental health benefits.

“When mental health is an issue this is a way for them to escape that, really channel their skills, gain skills. It really allows them to connect oneon-one with a mentoring adult,” Farrier said. “It helps them learn skills for entry-level positions at stables or other situations like that.”

Dowling said every day she thinks about how lucky she is to have Live Learn and Lead operating successfully.

“It’s something that I’ve thought about for a long time and to know that it’s actually working and it’s helping people, and I’m able to do – I just think it’s super cool,” Dowling said.

Cathy Best, executive director of programs at Live, Learn and Lead, pets one of the goat Friday at their barn in Hampshire.

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HomeGoods retail store headed to DeKalb

firmed plans to move its location from Oakland Plaza Shopping Center to Northland Plaza, across Sycamore Road in DeKalb.

By KELSEY RETTKE krettke@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – A popular Massachusetts-based home furnishing store, HomeGoods, is headed to DeKalb and expected to open a store in Northland Plaza along Sycamore Road.

DeKalb City Planner Dan Olson confirmed the business’ arrival to the city Thursday, March 30, and said HomeGoods will go between grocer Aldi and discount clothing store Ross Dress for Less.

According to Northland Plaza’s owner, Bridge 33 Capital, HomeGoods will take up 18,269 square feet at 2530 Sycamore Road in DeKalb, according to the commercial real estate investment firm’s website.

No details have yet been announced as to when HomeGoods is expected to open, although work is being done on the outside and interior of the building as of Thursday.

HomeGoods is owned by TJX Companies, based in Framingham, Massachusetts. The retail parent company also

owns Marshalls and T.J. Maxx, which also has a location in Northland Plaza.

In summer 2021, T.J. Maxx con -

The move came with approval from the DeKalb City Council to allow the retailer to have a bigger sign to match its neighboring stores in the shopping center.

It wasn’t the first time a retailer had moved to Northland Plaza from across the street. Aldi moved from its previous location in 2019, reopening in a larger location in Northland Plaza in July 2019.

The old Aldi location now houses Harbor Freight Tools.

The Northland Plaza Shopping Center also includes PetSmart, Hobby Lobby, Planet Fitness, Shoe Sensation, America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses and a number of food establishments including Panda Express, Buffalo Wild Wings and Panera Bread.

The plaza’s development plans show a FiveGuys burger joint planned for the 2,524-square-foot space at 2446 Sycamore Road across from Buffalo Wild Wings, although city officials have not confirmed that move.

Shaw Local News Network file photo HomeGoods, a Massachusetts-based home furnishing store, is headed to DeKalb’s Northland Plaza along Sycamore Road, DeKalb City Planner Dan Olson confirmed. The HomeGoods will go between grocer Aldi and discount clothing store Ross Dress for Less.

Home furnishing chain will move next to Aldi

LOOKING BACK

1923 – 100 YEARS AGO

While riding a bicycle last night about five o’clock, Perry Bjelk of The Chronicle, was struck by an unknown autoist and thrown to the curbing, inflicting wounds about the head. The boy was in the act of delivering the Sycamore Chronicle to the interurban line when struck. Oscar Larsen, uncle of the boy, and state police patrolman, happened to be near the scene, rushed to his assistance and took him to a doctor’s office where the wound was given attention. Perry was not injured much and considers himself very fortunate. He was back on the job today apparently none the worse for his injuries.

Ten sleepers were given shelter at the city bastille Tuesday night, and Desk Sergeant J. W. Concidine was kept busy registering the guests. It looks like the coming of warm weather brought all the men out of their nests and ended the hibernation periods until next winter again.

Workmen are busy on the rooms formerly occupied by Charles Redisch, cigar manufacturer, who recently sold out to E. H. Maeser. It is understood that the place is being repaired and remodeled to suit the conveniences of a shoe maker who will soon occupy the rooms.

Imbibing too freely of moonshine while en route from Chicago to DeKalb got a Chicago man into trouble with the police here last Monday. Officers believed he was too drunk to be allowed to roam the streets and was arrested. When he was arraigned before Judge V. A. Glidden, he pleaded guilty to the charge of being drunk and disorderly, but objected to the fine and costs, which he considered too high. However, there was little argument and within a few moments the man had written his check for $28.10 to cover costs and fine and was released.

1948 – 75 YEARS AGO

Tomorrow, April 6, is Army Day. As a token of respect for the United States Army, which has proven again and again to be the finest body of fighting men in the world, all citizens of DeKalb are urged to display the flag tomorrow. No ceremonies are planned in DeKalb, nor in other parts of the county, although in some places it is featured by patriotic talks and by wearing of the uniform by members of the organized reserves and by National Guardsmen. Businessmen, in particular, are urged to display the flag in front of their places of business on Army Day.

Vandals who have been destroying and damaging property in the Kingston Forest Preserve for more than a year now have worn the patience of the DeKalb County Forest Preserve district commissioners pretty thin. Today, the commissioners announced that a $50 reward had been posted for the arrest and conviction of the vandals, believed to be youths. Swings have been torn down, and other playground materials wrecked or thrown into the road at various times and the commissioners have decided that enough is enough.

At 2 o’clock on the morning of Sunday, April 25, residents of DeKalb will advance their clocks one hour, Central Daylight Time become the official time for the city. Most of the surrounding cities have also adopted daylight time during the summer months. A city ordinance was adopted by the DeKalb City Council in April, 1946, establishing the official time of the city and accomplishing daylight savings time.

A quarter century ago the name California Packing Corporation didn’t mean much to DeKalb. Today, it has tremendous significance. For “Cal-Pak” operations in this county are on a giant scale. The corporation farms and operates under contract 10,000 acres of the county’s finest farm land each year. It offers permanent employment to 110 residents of the community and temporary work during the summer to at least 700 more. And it provides a healthy chunk of the food needed by the entire nation in a year.

John Oster Manufacturing Company of Genoa, announced that it had signed a contract to sell its plant to the Greenlee Bros. and Company of Rockford. The announcement, made late yesterday, came as no surprise, as the important industry of Genoa had been moving machinery out of its plant for the past month. The Oster firm manufactures barbers’ cutting equipment and kindred articles for other fields.

1973 – 50 YEARS AGO

Kishwaukee Hospital has been granted a tax-exempt status by the IRS, a decision which will save about $3.5 million in interest costs over 30 years. In order to qualify, Kishwaukee had to be classified as a charitable organization, provide that none of its income or earnings would go for the private benefit of any of its officers, directors or members, show that use of the bond funds satisfies a public purpose and indicate that the directors were willing to offer the

facility to a governmental agency when all the bonds are paid off.

Some members of the housing and art classes in Hinckley visited the Art Institute last Wednesday. The housing class enjoyed seeing the rooms in miniature at the institute, and the art classes also saw many interesting things. A big thanks to Mrs. Lou Gorley, Carol Rupp, and Mrs. Ralph Wurster for a good time.

Twelve exhibitors from Huntley Middle School will enter district competition Saturday at the Illinois Academy of Science Fair at the NIU Fieldhouse. The seventh and eighth grade entrants won first place awards at the Huntley Middle School Science Fair held last week. Almost 200 students entered the show, with projects developed during science classes.

1998 – 25 YEARS AGO

More car accidents happened at Fourth Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb than almost any other intersection in the county last year. The information comes on the heels of recently released driving pattern statistics from local law enforcement agencies. While accidents and accident-related fatalities were down around the county last year, a few intersections managed to cause a number of problems.

The Girl Scouts in the Sybaquay Girl Scout Council Wynonwy Service Unit would like to do some good for the community. They would like to “adopt” downtown DeKalb. The girls are looking for businesses that would like help in promoting the downtown area through either window displays, fliers, store decorations or planting flowers around the downtown area. Some of the activities that the scouts have taken part in downtown have been the Farmers’ Market, Christmas caroling and decorating at Christmas time.

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Photo provided by DeKalb County History Center Construction on the new addition of the DeKalb Township High School began in the spring of 1922. Looking south toward Sycamore Road between First Street and Fourth Street in DeKalb, visitors inspect progress at the construction site.

DeKalb city leaders impose restrictions on video gambling

City Council prohibits video gambling at restaurants without bar liquor licenses, gas stations, liquor stores

number of video gaming establishments in the city,” Brown said. “This is already a highly regulated industry by the state. Don’t put a cap on the number of establishments. This has cost and will cost prospective businesses to seek permits in other cities. Quite frankly, the free market does a much better job of determining a proper number than the City Council does.”

Under an ordinance amended by the DeKalb City Council in a pair of 5-0 votes, restrictions will prohibit video gambling establishments in current and future restaurants, gas stations, food and fuel establishments, and liquor stores, but not video gambling terminals in businesses holding a bar liquor license in town.

The City Council’s decision comes on the heels of delays in state license issuance to CJ’s Gaming Bar and yearslong deferrals of Blue Ridge LLC and its request for a license, which officials say complicates the city’s efforts to cap video gambling establishments at 10.

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes said he believes the amended video gambling ordinance is a win-win for the city and the restriction deliberations weren’t rushed.

“This is a great compromise for, I think, everyone concerned that we are still allowing this to move forward,” Barnes said. “We’re just restricting a certain number of it. Future councils can always change it, absolutely. This is just what we’re deciding right now is what we believe is best for the city of DeKalb.”

Also under the amended ordinance, there are five businesses – Keg and Kernel by Tangled Roots Brewing Company, La Calle Bar and Music Venue, Lord Stanley’s and the Annex, Tapa La Luna and The Grove Tavern – that would become eligible for a video gambling license.

DeKalb resident Duane Brown urged the council to make the city more business friendly.

“We don’t need unnecessary and restrictive regulations regarding the

Discussion on this topic previously arose at the council’s meeting earlier this month. During that meeting, the City Council extended a request made by Jeff Dobie of Blue Ridge LLC for a liquor and video gambling license in order to operate a proposed 6,090-squarefoot building, across from Fatty’s Pub and Grille. Action taken by city leaders at the time provides that there will be 11 video gambling establishments allowed in town.

At a maximum, a licensed establishment is allowed to have up to six video gambling terminals for patrons to use, according to city documents.

In 2022, the city took in $391,000 in tax revenue from the terminals, the highest annual revenue to date, according to city records. License fees brought in $96,000 for the terminals in 2022.

Sixth Ward Alderman Mike Verbic questioned where all the money generated from the city’s video gambling would go. “Will this be a part of a budget discussion then, or we will direct you to carve out a specific amount of future proceeds from gaming?”

City Manager Bill Nicklas replied, saying revenue generated from area video gambling goes to city’s general fund. He expressed some hesitancy about setting aside funding to area social service agencies to address the issues with gambling.

“We don’t know yet about quality, what they’re bringing and if they’re successful and all that,” Nicklas said.

Verbic, who said he’s opposed to video gambling, said he supports the council’s decision but believes more action is needed for people susceptible to gambling addictions.

“I feel like we should be dedicating a portion of – whether it’s monies we’ve already collected or future monies – to address that issue specifically,” Verbic said. “We don’t provide counseling from the city of DeKalb but how can we be a better partner to help people that are taken by this gambling.”

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Generation X event set for April 8 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will host a Growing Up Gen X event at 6 p.m. April 8, in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room.

The event is free and intended for adults.

The event will look at the toys, technology, and cultural touchstones that were part of Generation X’s development. The social, cultural and historical factors behind the conditions and objects also will be discussed. The event will include images of objects, vintage photographs and advertisements. Attendees can share memories and insights and engage in discussions. No registration is required to attend.

For information, email brittak@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2100.

Autoharps workshops April 8 and 29 at DeKalb Library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will host two autoharps workshops from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8 and April 29, in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room.

The workshops are free and intended for middle school students through adults.

Patrons can learn how to play the autoharp from “Harpin Howard” Solomon. Solomon will demonstrate and teach how to play the autoharp at a comfortable speed and complexity level. Pre-tuned autoharps, chord song sheets, and finger picks will be provided. Solomon will perform the autoharp at 3:30 p.m. Because only 20 autoharps are available, the workshops are first come, first served.

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

ProMedica Hospice info booth April 11 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will host a ProMedica Hospice informational booth from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the library’s main lobby.

The booth is free and open to the public.

The booth will share information on

advanced directives, hospice and palliative care in preparation of National Health Care Decisions Day. The booth is being run by Annette Meares, Program Lead Advance Care Planning and Medical Ethics at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Valley West Hospital, and Meghan Wilinski of ProMedica Hospice and Palliative Care. An ACP team member can assist in completing advance directive documents. Translation services are available. No registration is required to attend.

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

NIU School of Theatre to present ‘The Children’s Hour’

DeKALB – The Northern Illinois University School of Theatre and Dance will present “The Children’s Hour” April 6-8.

“The Children’s Hour,” originally written by Lillian Hellman, provides a perspective on humanity’s flaws and the extent people will go to protect their version of righteousness. The NIU production’s setting is changed from the 1930s to the 1980s. The change will allow the audience to experience the real meaning of the gender and sexuality topic.

The show is directed by Andrea J. Dymond. The cast includes Audrey Geysbeek as Martha Dobie, Kaitlyn Cheng as Karen Wright, Lauren Roth as Mary Tilford, Sydney Hamill as Amelia Tilford, Jonathan Perkins as Dr. Joe Cardin, Sonya Dunn as Lily Mortar, Finn Stumpf as Agatha, Chloe Konieczki as Rosalie Wells, Kyara Chisolm as Peggy Rogers, Raeanna Tremethick as Evelyn Munn, Jalen Kent as Grocery Boy, Yukina Nguyen as Helen Burton and Catherine Lois Fisher and Morgan Mallory as Lois Fisher.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, and Friday, April 7, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8, in the O’Connell Theatre of the NIU Stevens Building in DeKalb.

Tickets cost $10 for adults, $7 for nonstudents and are free for NIU students. To buy tickets, visit niu.edu/theatre.

For information, visit niu.edu/theatre. –ShawLocalNewsNetwork

Holy Week Services

Easter Sunday, April 9, 10:30 A.M.

All Services Streamed via Zoom/You Tube (see church website for links)

Office Phone: 815-756-4888

Email: stpaulsdekalb@gmail.com

Website: www stpaulsdekalb org

The Reverend Barbara A T Wilson, Rector

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Short-term programs offered this summer at Kishwaukee College

Shaw Local News Network

MALTA – Kishwaukee College’s Continuing Education department will offer five short-term training programs during the summer 2023 semester.

The programs are being offered online, in person and in hybrid formats, according to a news release.

The programs range from 11 to 20 weeks and allow students to start a career or build skills with additional training. Participants need access to a computer and the internet for the online programs. Some programs include an externship or clinical component.

Registration for the session has begun.

The summer short-term training programs include:

• Dental Assistant: May 7 through Aug. 4 online lecture and in-person practice. Dental assistants are health care professionals who work with dentists and dental hygienists to provide preventive and corrective dental care and administrative support in dental offices. In-person practice will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays in a local dental office.

• Pharmacy Technician: May 7 through Aug. 19 online. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists with dispensing prescription medication and various other duties in a phar -

macy setting. Funding is available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

• Phlebotomy Technician: June 12 through Sept. 1 in person. Phlebotomists are health care professionals trained to collect, transport, handle and process blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis using venipuncture and micro-collection techniques. Instruction and in-person practice will be held 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kishwaukee College.

• Sterile Processing Technician: May 7 through Aug. 11 online. Sterile processing technicians provide support to health care facilities patient care services. Technicians decontaminate, clean, process, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute medical devices and supplies needed in patient care, especially during surgery.

• Veterinary Assistant: July 23 through Dec. 22 online lecture and in-person practice. Veterinary assistants are veterinary staff members trained to assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with medical procedures on sick and injured animals. In-person lecture and practice will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Ashton Animal Clinic in Kaneville and from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Ashton Animal Clinic in Ashton.

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Glidden Homestead holds ‘Paint the Porch’ fundraiser

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DeKALB – The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center is holding a “Paint the Porch” fundraiser to help restore the homestead’s front porch.

The fundraiser’s donors will be invited to a reception April 16 at the homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, according to news release.

The farmhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and shares the story of inventor Joseph Glidden, his family’s entrepreneurial spirit, and the role barbed wire played in building the city of DeKalb.

Glidden and his wife, Lucinda Warne, built the homestead in 1861. After Glidden moved off the farm and into town in 1877, family members and farm managers lived in the home and managed the farm. Glidden’s nephew John modernized the home with electrical, plumbing, heating and architectural updates after Joseph’s death in 1906. The last of the Glidden family moved out of the homestead in 1998 after being assured that Glidden’s legacy in the development of DeKalb and the nation would be perpetuated.

To donate to the the porch painting project, visit the homestead’s Facebook page or gliddenhomestead.org/

donate, or send a check in the mail to the Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb.

The Glidden Homestead is a non-

profit organization working to preserve the home and barn while providing educational opportunities to the public.

For information, call 815-756-7904, visit gliddenhomestead.org, or visit the J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s Facebook page.

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The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center is holding a “Paint the Porch” fundraiser to help restore the homestead’s front porch.

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NIU Regional History Center plans inaugural conference

DeKALB – The Northern Illinois University Libraries Regional History Center will host the inaugural Northern Illinois Regional History Conference.

The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in the Heritage Room of the NIU Holmes Student Center, DeKalb, according to a news release.

Admission is free.

The conference will feature panel sessions with presentations on various projects and topics on northern Illinois’ changing communities, evolving land-use, and how history influences regional identity. The theme of the conference is “At the Crossroads of the Urban-Rural Divide.”

The keynote speaker is Raphael Wahwassuck of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Council. Wahwassuck will discuss the area history of the Potawatomi Nation and recent efforts to reclaim ancestral tribal land near Shabbona State Park that was illegally auctioned by the U.S. government in 1849. The conference’s schedule is available online at the NIU Libraries website. Attendees must register by Saturday, April 15, to attend. To register, visit

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For information, visit tinyurl.com/4n2wkjfs, email bwiles@niu.edu, or call 815753-9392.

DeKalb Elks donates funds to local organizations

DeKALB – The DeKalb Elks Lodge 765 recently donated $8,500 from the Elks National Foundation to help support local charities.

The Elks received the funds through the continued support of its members, friends and families, according to a news release.

The Elks donated $500 to Shop with a Cop, Hope Haven, CASA of DeKalb County, and Meals on Wheels and $1,200 to the DeKalb County Veterans Assistance on March 9. The organization donated $500 to Adventure Works and $4,800 to the Northern Illinois Food Bank on March 13.

The Elks National Foundation provides grants that allow local lodges to give back to their communities. The DeKalb Elks Lodge supports its community and area social service agencies to help make neighborhoods better places to live.

For information, visit elks.org.

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The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Aurora Music Co. to its membership. Chamber staff, board members and community members celebrated Aurora Music Co. joining the DeKalb Chamber with a ribbon-cutting Feb. 21, according to a news release. The Aurora Music Co., 137 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, is a store that sells guitars, basses, keyboards, percussion supplies, band and orchestra supplies. It offers guitar, piano, bass, drum and vocal lessons. For information, visit auroramusicco.com or call 815-217-3222.

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The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Maurices and Evsie to its membership. Chamber staff, board members and community members celebrated Maurices and Evsie joining the DeKalb Chamber with a ribbon-cutting March 23, according to a news release. Maurices and Evsie, 2451 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, is a leading small town specialty clothing store for women sizes zero through 24. For information, visit maurices.com/evsie, call 815-758-5688, or visit facebook.com/mauricesdekalb.

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Association’s National Honors Choir’s biennial conference. The two Sycamore High School students were selected to participate in the conference. The choirs are highly selective, led by notable directors, and used to premiere works by leading composers in choral music, according to a news release. Chamoun and Jennings spent three days in Cincinnati, Ohio, and rehearsed with renowned choral conductors in preparation for a concert, which was held in Februrary at the historical Springer Auditorium. The ACDA is a nonprofit music education organization whose goals outline the association’s dedication to the advancement of choral music, advocates for music in schools, and provide honors and enrichment opportunities for students. The Sycamore Music Boosters supports students in kindergarten through 12 music programs offered within Sycamore School School District 427. For information, visit sycamoremusicboosters.com, email sycamoremusicboosters@gmail.com, or visit the boosters social media pages.

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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.

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Sycamore Music Boosters inducts 3 to Hall of Fame

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SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Music Boosters recently inducted Steven Griglione, Deb Loitz and Arthur D. Montzka into its 2022 Hall of Fame.

The music boosters formally inducted into its Hall of Fame at a ceremony Thursday at Sycamore High School, 427 Spartan Trail, according to a news release.

Griglione, Loitz and Montzka are Advocate Award inductees. Advocate is one of four categories by which an individual can qualify for Hall of Fame induction, according to the release.

Deb Loitz: While with the Sycamore Music Boosters, Loitz served as publicist and program coordinator. In that role, she created and launched the organization’s social media platforms and revamped and managed its website, the release states. She also was responsible for news releases, graphic design and media relations. Loitz is the marketing director at Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists. She serves as the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra music education outreach chairman. Loitz’s previous roles include general manager, publicist, program coordinator, music librarian, advertising and personnel. Loitz is the youth handbell choir director and adult handbell choir

OBITUARIES

CONNIE MCCLEARY-CAUDILL

Born: January 3, 1941 in Armada, MI

Died: February 20, 2023 in Sycamore, IL

Connie McCleary, 82, died on the morning of February 20, 2023, with her brother at her side. Connie was preceded in death by her husband Perry Wayne Caudill, her parents, James and Helen McCleary, her stepmother Bea Hackamack-McCleary, brothers Douglas and Dennis McCleary and sister Bethann McCleary. Connie is survived by her brother David McCleary, loving sister-in-law Gretchen Lohr-McCleary and exceptional nephew Scot Lohr.

Connie was blessed to feel that the entire staff and those who make the Grand Victorian of Sycamore their home were her beloved friends, always there with a hug and more

member at Sycamore United Methodist Church, and served as secretary and board member in the DeKalb Area Arts Council.

Steven Griglione: Anyone who visited downtown Sycamore from the late 1970s until well into the 21st century passed near a much beloved business where young musicians found or improved upon their musical talents. That business was Mr. G’s Music Studio, owned and operated by 2022 inductee Steven “Mr. G.” Griglione.

Mr. G’s opened in 1977 and operated for more than 40 years. Griglione was a 1968 graduate of Sycamore High School. He later earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northern Illinois University. As both a business owner and mentor, he served the community for 43 years of outstanding music mentoring and education, according to the release. He played the organ for various Sycamore High School sporting events, and participated in countless community musical activities, groups and events. Griglione, a posthumous inductee, died in late 2020. Griglione’s estate donated money to the Sycamore Music Boosters

than willing to help when needed. In her final weeks, the Grand Victorian’s excellent staff and Connie’s special hospice team were there to ensure that Connie was comfortable and felt surrounded by love. We are particularly grateful to Connie’s special friend Lizzy, and to Fran Clucas and her good friend Miles for their friendship and frequent visits. Connie carries with her Fran and Miles laughter, chocolate chip cookies and numerous gifts of love.

Although Connie founded or managed five significant non-profit organizations, she is perhaps best known for her time spent as the Director of Mental Health at the All Saints AIDS Service Center in Pasadena, Ca. As one of the largest and most responsive AIDS associated agencies on the west coast, Connie dealt with thousands of individuals during a time when contracting HIV was both a death sentence and a stigmatizing event that led to intense isolation. During that period, David Lyman, one of Connie’s good friends, chose

and music equipment from his former store to the Sycamore music department after his death.

Arthur D. Montzka: Montzka held degrees from George Washington University, Oberlin Conservatory and the Eastman School of Music. He also served in the U.S. Army as a member of the 7th Army Symphony Orchestra, according to the release. He was a member of the Illinois Arts Council Advisory panel, board member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas and a lifetime member of the American String Teachers Association. He served as the first official conductor for the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra. He was honored as the Suzuki Chairholder and received the Distinguished Service Award in 1994. He was honored with the Distinguished Service Award in 1996. He was official photographer for the Suzuki Association of the Americas, and taught orchestra in DeKalb. He was a major supporter of the Sycamore/NIU Suzuki Program, helped re-establish the Sycamore orchestra program, was an organist for the Sycamore Federated Church,

to describe Connie in terms of her extra-ordinary qualities of Mindfulness, Steadiness, and Neighborliness. Here is what David said:

“Mindfulness suggests not only the exceptional skills and experience which Connie has, but also that she remembers people – both living and dead. And she shares them with others to remember. Particular people are thought of, particular events shared, and particular needs are responded to. She’s so thoroughly responsive and she shows us a way to value ourselves and each other. There’s a steadiness to Connie’s pace and a constancy to her purpose. Again, another paradigm for us. I’m simply amazed that for her it’s one foot in front of the other – often under very difficult circumstances – and this, all tending in a constant direction: toward providing a truly human response to others. It’s Connie’s neighborliness that means the most to me. With her, there’s a sense of easy and calm companionship, of everyday good-heartedness, and a disposition toward

and established the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition. He also taught private violin and viola lessons for many years. Montzka, a posthumous inductee, died in late 2002.

There are four categories of Hall of Fame inductees which recognizes ways in which Sycamore High School alumni and community members have contributed to the music programs. The individual must have a record of distinguished and exceptional performance, service and achievement in their vocation or avocation outside of music.

Nominations for the Hall of Fame may be submitted any time, but generally, the nomination deadline for any year is late February. The nomination deadline for the 2023 induction year is late February 2024. To submit a nomination, email cynthiahagemeyer410@ gmail.com.

The Sycamore Music Boosters supports students in kindergarten through 12 music programs offered within Sycamore School District 427.

For information, visit sycamoremusicboosters.com.

bringing people together – bringing us together to do things almost forgotten in our culture: to remember, to tell stories, to share meals, and to simply be together in a way that reminds one that the purpose of life is much more than to solve problems and cope: it’s to enjoy the present moment with each other.”

Connie lived life to serve others. While she might have opted for walls filled with degrees and professional accolades, instead, she will be remembered for getting down into the trenches and fighting for those who are marginalized, homeless, sick, hungry and most of all, the neglected children of this world. Connie loved to sing, to rejoice in God’s love and in the midst of the world’s darkest moments, to rise up and do whatever needed to be done. One foot in front of the other. Memorials can be sent to First United Methodist Church, c/o Dr. Eric Johnson, Director of Music Ministries, 317 N. 4th St., DeKalb, IL 60115

Arthur D. Montzka

Deb Loitz

Steven Griglione

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Tanzania Development Support students receive exam results

DeKALB – Tanzania Development Support announced that eight of its 10 Willmann Scholarship Fund students scored in Division One or Two of their National Exam results.

The Willmann Scholarship Fund supports education for gifted girls from low-income households, according to a news release.

Students who score in Division One or Two are eligible to advance to an Advanced Level school. Advanced Level schools are the next required step to be eligible to attend university. Willmann Scholar student Gaudensia Mtaka also had the highest score out of the Form Four class at the Nyegina Secondary School.

The DeKalb-based TDS is a nonprofit organization that supports community-identified educational improvements for children, especially for girls, located in the Mara region of Tanzania. For information, email info@tdsnfp. org.

NM area hospitals expand to include spiritual care services

DeKALB – Northwestern Medicine

Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital and Kishwaukee Hospital Cancer Center have expanded to include Spiritual Care Services.

The Spiritual Care Services will include a board-certified staff chaplain, clinical pastoral education student, and Northwestern Medicine volunteers, according to a news release.

The staff chaplain will provide directcare support for patients and staff. The chaplain may also assist in coordinating

volunteers, students and community clergy.

A volunteer on-call chaplain is providing additional day, evening and weekend coverage. Volunteer Eucharistic ministers will provide patients with Catholic Communion. Patients are encouraged to continue to request visits from their personal clergy.

The Spiritual Care Services will also support staff members by attending daily safety huddles, team huddles and rounding on units to identify staff who could benefit from their services.

The Northwestern Medicine Spiritual Care and Education’s mission is to provide timely and effective multi-faith spiritual care to the hospital community, enriched through inter-professional collaboration.

For information, visit nm.org.

Sycamore church offering Easter services April 9

SYCAMORE – Mayfield Congregational United Church of Christ will host two church services to celebrate Easter Sunday.

The church, 28405 Church Road, Sycamore, will host an outdoor service at 7:30 a.m. and an indoor service at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 9.

The outdoor service will be around the church’s fire circle. Mary Magdalene’s joy when the resurrected Christ joined her in the garden will be discussed. A brunch will follow the outdoor service. Guests can attend one or both of the services.

For information, call 815-895-5548 or email PastorLauri@mayfieldchurchucc.org.

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ITEMS SELLING FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH New Stihl power tools, gas and electric Chain saws, over 20 weed eaters, many still new in the box; New string bump heads, and Stihl battery's for cordless to ols; Stihl Power Washer & Back Pack Blowers; New Stihl chain saw blades; oil, parts & filters & S tihl parts. Several used Stihl power products, trimmers, chain saws, engines, parts Several pallet lo ads of new & used turf and equipment tires; new & used implement rims; Pallets of used and new Gehl Toro Hustler, Dixon parts; Pallets of used gas engines and parts; Several boxes of Shop and Service manuals for older equipment; Several office desks, Lateral files, file cabinets, printers, office equip.

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ITEMS SELLING SATURDAY, APRIL 15TH Starti ng at 10:00 am

TRUCKS & TRAILERS: 2009 GMC HD 3500 4x4 pickup, dually, truck, 8ft box, 185,725 miles, gooseneck hitch, auto Runs great; 2009 ford F-150 2wd pickup, 8ft box, auto, ONLY 52K miles, one owner, Runs great; 1996 Ford F-150 2wd pickup, 8ft box, 6cyl, auto, 119K miles, one owner, Runs good; 1994 Ford F350 pickup dually, 2wd, Ext. Cab, 7.3 Power Stroke engine, auto. Turns over, but can not get it to run; 1988 ford F-150 pickup, 2wd 6 cyl, 5 speed, all original except newer tires and ONLY 9,785 MILES. Mileage is Verified and Accurate Runs and drives great!! 2006 Titan 18ft Tilt top equipment trailer, 14K axles, w/ electric winch, good shape, nice trailer; 20 01 Rauch & Lang 16ft equipment trailer, 7K axles; 4ft fold up ramp, great for lawn mowers or landscaper; 2001 Trailmann HD TILT EEZ 24ft x 102” gooseneck equipment trailer w/ electric winch & jacks. Trailer has been off the road for 5 years. 28Ft gooseneck equipment trailer w/ ramps NO TITLE, good hay hauling trailer or any off road use;

COLLECTOR CA RS * SIGNS * TRACTORS: Several Vintage NEW IDEA sign of a good dealer signs 4ftx4ft; Other vintage Ag Equipment signs, Snapper, MF, Deutz, Lots and lots of equipment promotional Banners and posters, Guarantee you will find one for your shop or man cave at this auction. Massey Ferguson 1233 Diesel tractor w/MFWA, only 441 hrs! 3Pt, PTO Ru ns great; Allis Chalmers G tr actor w/ dual hyd, good paint, st ored inside was running when stored away; Allis Chalmers WC tractor, good paint, stored inside was running when stored away; Farmall F-20 on Full Steel, good paint, was running when stored away; Collector Cars 1937 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 4 door Only 9,000 miles! All original interior, in super great condition. Car has no rust and was painted about 20 years ago This car rides and drives great. 1946 Willys CJ2A Farm Jeep, restored to original, has canvas cab, also has the Jeep PTO attachment that will sell separate, after the Jeep 1970 Saab model 96, runs and drives. Last on the road in 2001. V-4 gas engine, all original; 1923 Ford Model T car; 2009 Yamaha 125 Zoom scooter, only 237 miles, ju st like new! Yamaha gas engine Golf cart, Very good condition.

Auctioneers note: Many other smaller items to numerous to mention, many items will sell in bulk to save time, but we will gladly sell choice items also Loading till 6pm on sale day. Load-out on Sunday April 16th from 10am - 4pm.

Terms for Auction: Cash, Check, Credit Cards (With 3% Administrated Fee added to purchase) All New Items will be charged 7% Illinois State Sales Tax. All items settled for each day. Buyers must register for new bidder card each day. Not Responsible For Accidents, Injury or Theft. Nothing removed until settled for. Lunch by BIG D's Dogs

Almburg Auction, Malt a, IL. Almburg Aucti oneering Inc., Ma lta, IL 815 -739-3703

Great Pictures & Video on line at almburg auction s.com

B & K Power Equipment, Owner. 815-482-3349

815-739-3703 www.almburgauctions .c om

PUBLIC NOTICE 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 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.

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.

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

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 PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information ot her than that set forth in this notice of sale

I3216479

Published in The MidWeek, March 29, 2023 April 5, 12, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

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: 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 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 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.

E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

I3216671

Published in The MidWeek, March 29, 2023 April 5, 12, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

PLAINTIFF Vs Logan Oltmanogan Oltman; et al DEFENDANTS

No 2022FC000084

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 12/15/2022, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on April 27, 2023 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 08-26-177-005

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 730 Harvey St DeKalb IL 60115

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

highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PIN 08-26-177-005

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 730 Harvey St DeKalb, IL 60115

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 Resident ial 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 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 14-2205620.

I3215475

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALBSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS

Planet Home Lending, LLC

5,

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

information.

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

Plaintiff, vs Kathy L. Ehr; Brian K. Hausler; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants

Defendants, 22 FC 96

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 27, 2023, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., DeKalb County Publ ic Safety Building, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, Illinoi s 60178, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 19-26-277-003.

Commonly known as 939 N. Wolfe St., Sandwich, IL 60548

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 Ms Emilia Weborg at Pl ai ntiff' s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates P.C. 251 Diversion St reet, Rochester, Michi gan 48307. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200

I3215880

Published in The MidWeek, March 22, 29, 2023

April 5, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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:

LOT 28 IN UNIT SI X, BASTIAN'S SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISON OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREO F, RECORDED JULY 20 1988 IN BOOK "T" OF PLATS, PAGE 88 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 88005389 AND AS CORRECTED BY DOCUMENT NUMBER 8810154 RECORDED DECEMBER 28, 1988, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

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.

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.

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

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 PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information ot her than that set forth in this notice of sale

I3216479

Published in The MidWeek, March 29, 2023 April 5, 12, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF vs JASON R. GEISHEIMER; KIMBERLY GEISHEIM ER; STATE OF ILLINOIS; CITY OF SANDWICH; FAIRWINDS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANT NO. 2022FC000030

PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, JASON R. GEISHEIMER; KIMBERLY GEISHEIMER; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 23rd Judicial Circuit, DeKalb County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises descri bed as follows to wit:

LOT 219 IN FAIRWINDS OF SANDWICH P.U.D.

PHASE 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 26, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCI PAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT

has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 23rd Judicial Circuit, DeKalb County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises descri bed as follows to wit:

LOT 219 IN FAIRWINDS OF SANDWICH P.U.D. PHASE 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 26, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCI PAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 3, 2005, IN PLAT CABINET NO. 9, SLIDE NO. 164-D, DOCUMENT NO. 2005019763, DEKALB COUNTY ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS:

907 Chestnut Circle, Sandwich, IL 60548

P.I.N.: 19-26-101-045 and which said mortgage was signed by JASON R. GEISHEIMER, KIMBERLY GEISHEIMER, Mortgagors to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acti ng solely as a nominee for Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp as Mort gagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb Co unty as Document No 2019011935; and for such ot her relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of DeKalb County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Cl erk of this Court in DeKalb County at 133 W. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178 on or before April 21, 2023, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

E-Filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-fi ling service provider Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ faq/gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk's offic e.

Johnson, Blumberg & Associates LLC 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602

Email: ilpleadings@ johnsonblumberg.com

Ph 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711

JB&A # IL 21 9036

I3216031

(Published in The MidWeek, March 22, 29, 2023 April 5, 2023)

PUBLIC NOTICE 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: LOT 5 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 16, IN THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE OF MALT A, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

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 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

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.

E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

I3216671

Published in The MidWeek, March 29, 2023 April 5, 12, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CrossCountry Mortgage LLC

PLAINTIFF Vs Logan Oltmanogan Oltman; et al

DEFENDANTS No 2022FC000084

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 12/15/2022, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on April 27, 2023 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: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 7 IN HAKALA'S SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCI PAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "R" OF PLATS, PAGE 85 ON MAY 3, 1978 AS DOCUMENT NO. 411562, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-26-177-005

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 730 Harvey St DeKalb, IL 60115

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 Resident ial 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

THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "R" OF PLATS, PAGE 85 ON MAY 3, 1978 AS DOCUMENT NO. 411562 IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-26-177-005

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 730 Harvey St DeKalb, IL 60115

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 Resident ial 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 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 informati on: Examine the court file or contact

Plaintiff's attorney: Codil is & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-2205620. I3215475

Published in The MidWeek, March 22, 29, 2023

April 5, 2023

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 informati on: Examine the court file or contact

Plaintiff's attorney: Codil is & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-2205620. I3215475

Published in The MidWeek, March 22, 29, 2023

April 5, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALBSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Planet Home Lending, LLC

Plaintiff, vs Kathy L. Ehr; Brian K. Hausler; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, 22 FC 96

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 27 2023 at the hour of 1:00 p.m., DeKalb County Publ ic Safety Building, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, Illinoi s 60178, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

THE EAST HALF OF LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 2 OF CHAMPLIN'S AND HOTTE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SANDWICH, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

P.I.N. 19-26-277-003.

Commonly known as 939 N. Wolfe St., Sandwich, IL 60548

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 Ms Emilia Weborg at Pl ai ntiff' s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 251 Diversion St reet, Rochester, Michi gan 48307. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200 I3215880

Published in The MidWeek, March 22, 29, 2023

April 5, 2023

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