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Brian Bickner, former head coach of the DeKalb County Swim Team, stands near a pool at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA in Sycamore on April 28. Bickner has been named as the facility’s chief executive officer.

See story, page 6.

Photo by Camden Lazenby –  clazenby@shawmedia.com

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WNIJ’s Dan Klefstad signs off morning radio show for final time after 25 years

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – Dan Klefstad, the longtime local host of NPR’s “Morning Edition” delivering news, weather and program information to WNIJ listeners, signed off for the final time Friday after working more than 25 years in public radio.

Klefstad said he is looking forward to setting his sights on retirement.

“I’d worked at WNIJ, which is licensed to Northern Illinois University, for 30 years, so I was eligible for full retirement,” Klefstad said. “I thought, ‘30 years is a very long time to do anything, really, when you think about it.’ So, I thought this would be kind of nice to change things up a bit.”

Klefstad, who assumed duties not only as a morning show host at WNIJ but as reporter and a content manager, said he plans to use his newfound time to complete a sequel to the novel he authored called, “Fiona’s Guardians.”

“I have a sequel to a vampire novel that I’m trying to write,” Klefstad said. “It’s been getting great reviews and I thought, ‘Well, I owe my readers a sequel.’ So, I will do that. It’s about halfway done right now. I figured I could knock it out in another year or so. Having that extra time would be great.”

Klefstad started at the station as a part-time jazz host in 1990 after finding a job posting when he was a graduate student at NIU.

“I got the buzz for radio very quickly,” he said. “Back then, we were actually using both CDs and LPs – and I know LPs are back again – but when you’re on the radio and you start an LP, you have to do a quarter-turn, so it starts cleanly. I just fell in love with that kind of magic.”

A few years later, Klefstad was hired by the station full time to host jazz and

blues, only to find that it wouldn’t be long before he started making his mark in the newsroom. Klefstad said his experience went well so much so that when the host of the “Morning Edition” shift became available in 1997, he started to view the opportunity as too good to pass up.

“It turned out to be something that worked for our audience, for the station management,” he said. “Incredibly, I ended up hosting for 25 years. I never thought that I would host ‘Morning Edition’ for more than five or six [years.]”

Klefstad said that interacting with the station’s listeners has been a pleasure over the years.

He said he’s long been fond of public radio and the value it can hold in the community.

“I just really enjoy both the mission of

public radio and the opportunity [to be a companion,]” he said. “I think in commercial radio, the on-air schedule is a lot tighter. They have a lot of commercials they have to air. With public radio, you can breathe a little bit and actually be more of a companion to the listeners, which I’ve always thought was special because I used to listen to public radio growing up in the Chicago suburbs.”

Klefstad commended his colleagues for making WNIJ the workplace it is.

“The one thing I will really miss about WNIJ and Northern Public Radio is the people I’ve worked with over the years,” he said. “We have a great crew in the newsroom. I’m really going to miss everybody I’ve worked with. They are true professionals. I’ve felt very fortunate to work with them.”

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Photo provided by Northern Illinois University Dan Klefstad, the longtime local host of NPR’s “Morning Edition” delivering news, weather and program information to WNIJ listeners, signed off for the final time Friday.

Scout troop’s Bronze Award project benefits library

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – Ten-year-old Addi Wojda of DeKalb says she never could have imagined building a bookshelf until it became a reality recently as part of a service project benefitting her local library through Girl Scout Troop 466.

Wojda completed the project –meant to aid the troop’s pursuits of achieving a Bronze Award – with the help of five other students from St. Mary School and members of her troop. The Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can achieve, akin to a Silver or Gold Award earned at a later age for high school-aged scouts.

For their service project, the group worked closely with troop leader Sylvia Christensen to construct what they call a “Guardian and Me Area,” which members described as a space equipped with bookshelf containing toys and games for young children and their parents to play with at the library.

Wojda said her favorite part of the service project was likely using the tools. She said it was “probably getting to drill the boards in” for the bookshelf.

“It was just pretty fun to drill it in,” Wojda said.

Troop 466 members who worked on the project included Eva Mangino, Lily Mangino, Cecilia Moore, Makenzie Sipp, Jalynn Williams and Addison Wojda. All of the girls are Junior-level Girl Scouts in fourth and fifth grades at St. Mary School in DeKalb

Christensen said the idea behind the troop’s service project always has struck a chord with her as she frequents the library with her own daughter.

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“Hopefully, if it works as intended, the benefit is to make moms and preschoolers something that they can do with their kid in the library because I feel like most of the stuff is designed for the kid to play by themself or with other kids,” Christensen said. “As a mom, usually you just see the moms on their phone or talking to other moms. This is something if there aren’t any other kids here, something you can

engage them with, something you can do with them.”

The troop has been working on its service project off and on since August 2022. Originally, the group pitched the library the idea of a space for toys and games which evolved into a bookshelf build. The girls held a toy drive to collect items for the space, made signs and worked with mentors Jason Moore and Matt Mangino to build the bookshelf, Christensen said.

Lily Mangino, 11, of Sycamore said she took away a lot from the experience of working with the librarians to make the project possible.

“When we were discussing about the shelf, there was a lot of back and forth on deciding what we had to do,” Mangino said. “We also had the option to paint it or just put a clear coat.”

The troop intends to return to the library next month to assess if anything is missing or lost from the Guardian and Me Area and if it makes sense to continue using the shelf for toys and games as opposed to books.

Christensen said she likes how involved the group has been with their service project.

“I think we’re all really excited,” Christensen said. “Hopefully, they’ll certify it and it’ll be a Bronze Award.”

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Members of Girl Scout Troop 466 of DeKalb deliver a bookshelf to the DeKalb Public Library, shown April 17. The girls who worked on the project are: Eva Mangino, Lily Mangino, Cecilia Moore, Makenzie Sipp, Jalynn Williams and Addison Wojda. All of the girls are Junior-level Girl Scouts in fourth and fifth grade at St. Mary School in DeKalb.

Safe Passage requests $2.5M in federal aid for shelter

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – Safe Passage, the only domestic prevention and survivor advocacy center in DeKalb County, recently requested $2.5 million in federal aid to help pay for its new 24/7 emergency shelter, a proposal backed by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood.

Underwood, D-Naperville, recently announced a list of projects spanning across the 14th Congressional District selected to be submitted for consideration for Community Project Funding in fiscal 2024.

The funding would support projects not only in DeKalb, but also in Aurora, Crest Hill, La Salle, Ottawa, Joliet, Hinckley, Yorkville, Romeoville, Plainfield, Lockport and Newark.

Safe Passage Executive Director Mary Ellen Schaid said that having the congresswoman’s support means a great deal to the agency. The new shelter would be located at 217 Franklin St. in DeKalb just blocks from downtown.

“I am thrilled to have Lauren Underwood’s support and interest and understanding of the importance of this work that we do here,” Schaid said.

Safe Passage provides resources, shelter, programming, aid and support for survivors and families of domestic

violence, including advocate work in partnership with other area agencies and nonprofits to address the prevalence of domestic violence cases in DeKalb County.

Underwood said she is committed to ensuring that funding the selected projects will go a long way in supporting the communities they represent.

“I have always made it a priority to bring the voices of the 14th District to Congress, and I’m working hard to make sure that our community’s needs are reflected in federal funding bills,” Underwood said in a news release. “From addressing health care access in Ottawa and Peru to investing in semiconductor research, these proj-

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ects will directly benefit families in northern Illinois, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to bring these federal dollars home.”

Safe Passage has requested $2.5 million in Community Project Funding to help make the emergency shelter possible.

The building, upon completion, aims to consolidate the agency’s 24/7 emergency shelter with space for administrative offices and counseling services.

Safe Passage currently occupies six buildings along South Fourth and South Fifth streets and is composed of five homes and one apartment building.

The agency’s leadership said they

are about $2.2 million into fundraising toward an estimated goal of $5.5 million.

Schaid said the fact that Underwood made the Community Project Funding announcement in April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, brings added significance to the agency.

“I think that it’s also very encouraging that she had so much money that she could utilize for projects for her district,” Schaid said. “She’s got a big district. A lot of people applied, but she could only pick 15 projects. So, we feel confident because we were one of the ones that were chosen.”

Schaid said the agency’s leadership has felt both seen and heard by Underwood when meeting with her to discuss the project.

“She’s been out visiting us twice,” Schaid said. “She’s a nurse by training. So, she understands that domestic violence, sexual assault is really a health crisis in our country and really in the world. So, she’s very knowledgeable and very understanding.”

Schaid expressed optimism that Underwood will be able to help secure the federal funding for Safe Passage, though the request must be backed by others on Capitol Hill, too.

The site of the 24/7 emergency shelter is intended to be shovel-ready by spring 2024, agency leaders said.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Kishwaukee College annual plant sale begins May 6

MALTA – The Kiswaukee College will host its annual hybrid spring plant sale to support the college’s horticulture program.

The in-person sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11-12 in the college’s greenhouse facilities, according to a news release.

Perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, potting soil and hanging baskets will be for sale. Kishwaukee College horticulture students and staff will be available to assist attendees and answer gardening and planting questions.

Participants also can preorder plants online from May 6-9. The online orders must be picked up and paid for during the in-person sale. To place an order, visit kishplants.com.

For information, visit kish.edu/ hortevents.

Caregiver stress workshop set for May 4 at the DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Northern Illinois Hospice to host a caregiver stress workshop.

The event will be at 1 p.m. May 4 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St. The workshop is free and intended for adults and seniors.

The workshop includes the sharing of information and ideas on local resources available to caregivers. Participants also will create their own personalized planters. Supplies will be provided.

Because of limited space, the workshop

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

Mother’s Day craft sessions set for May 9, 12 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will offer craft sessions for children to create Mother’s Day presents.

The events will be held at 4 p.m. May 9 and 1 p.m. May 12 in the library’s children’s department, 309 Oak St., according to a news release. The sessions are free and intended for children.

Participants can create handprint lily bouquets. Supplies will be provided. No registration is required. For information, email amandah@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3350.

Pangelic Harp and Steelpan

Duo to perform May 6

DeKALB – The Pangelic Harp and Steelpan Duo will perform an after-hours concert at the DeKalb Public Library on May 6.

The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s main lobby, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

The concert is free and open to the public.

The duo will perform jazz standards, original compositions and improvised classics arranged to complement the instruments.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last. No registration is required.

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

– Shaw Local News Network

Photo provided by Kishwaukee College

Kishwaukee College’s annual spring plant sale will begin May 6 with online ordering.

‘Right here on sight’

Local picked after national search for new Kishwaukee Family YMCA CEO

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – A Sycamore resident, who has worked at Kishwaukee Family YMCA for almost 30 years, has been chosen as the new chief executive officer of the local branch of the nonprofit organization.

Brian Bickner, 54, was tapped as the new head of the local facility after holding the position on an interim basis since November 2022.

“It’s exciting, I wasn’t looking for a CEO position specifically, but when this one opened up, I wanted this one. ... I’ve been here almost 30 years full time, it’s a part of me, I want to see this [YMCA] succeed.”

Bickner said he joined the DeKalb County swim team at the the Kishwaukee Family YMCA after he and his parents moved to the area when he was 7 years old.

“The house that my parents bought had a pool in the backyard, and they said ‘If we’re going to have a pool in the backyard, you’ve got to become a better swimmer,’” Bicnker said. “So I joined the swim team here at the [YMCA] when I was 7. I’ve been involved with the [YMCA] for quite awhile.”

The Kishwaukee Family YMCA was established in 1957 as a Christian-based, charitable organization whose mission is to enrich the spirit, mind and body of the community, especially families and children, regardless of their ability to pay.

Each year the Kishwaukee Family YMCA raises $360,000 to subsidize the cost of exercise, preschool, school and summer camp programs, Bickner said.

Grant Goltz, chairperson of the YMCA’s search committee, said he and the rest of the committee are thrilled to announce Bickner as their pick.

“Brian brings over 20 years of progressive experience in our [YMCA], has established deep connections to the DeKalb County region and has performed commendably in the interim-CEO role at the [YMCA] over the last six months. He is exactly what our [YMCA] needs right now,” Goltz said. The Board expects him to drive strategic growth, foster and grow community partnerships and provide undisputed value to our donors and members.”

Bickner was known as the head coach of the DeKalb County Swim Team for 24 years before he became the head aquatic director – a position he held for

four years.

When programs at the facility were forced to shut down in early 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bickner switched roles and became the development director at Kishwaukee Family YMCA.

The marketing and communications director at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA, Anna Brodarick, said it was a big deal Bickner was selected after the national search.

“We were lucky enough to have the right candidate right here on sight,” Brodarick said. “So Brian was our development director but even more than that he actually has been a part of this community, a part of this particular YMCA community for many years, so it’s really cool to see him take on this leadership position.”

In the six months since he was first made interim CEO, Bickner said he thinks he’s been able to improve upon the facility and the programs hosted

there. And it’s the passion Bickner displays for his work that Brodarick said has her excited to have him in the role long term.

“I’m really excited about it, especially just because it’s really clear that Brian’s heart is here in the community, and he has a heart for the work the Kishwaukee Family YMCA does, so I just know that we’re in good hands with his leadership.”

Bickner said whether he’s in the role for five years, or 20, he’s committed to making a positive impact in the community

“I want this to be a thriving [YMCA]. I want to see that parking lot full everyday – people coming in here to use the [YMCA]. I want people to think of us as one of the leaders in the community for nonprofits, one of the leaders for our mission work and helping individuals out,” Bickner said. “And also, as a fitness facility, I want to make sure we’re offering high quality programs here,

because it’s a very supportive community but there’s a lot of need out there in this community, and the [YMCA] can definitely help out.”

Camden Lazenby – clazenby@shawmedia.com

Brian Bickner talks about summer youth programs from the Kishwaukee Family YMCA’s indoor sports area on Friday, April 28, at 2500 Bethany Road, Sycamore.

I’m really excited about it, especially just because it’s really clear that Brian’s heart is here in the community, and he has a heart for the work the Kishwaukee Family YMCA does, so I just know that we’re in good hands with his leadership.”

Anna

Brodarick, Kishwaukee Family YMCA marketing and communications director

NIU partners with MCC to offer 4-year degrees

Partnership is part of MCC’s new University Center in Woodstock

By JAMES T. NORMAN jnorman@shawmedia.com

McHenry County College in Crystal Lake will partner with Northern Illinois University to allow students and locals in McHenry County to complete bachelor’s degree-level coursework in a variety of areas, officials said.

The new partnership is the first of potentially many that will allow students and residents to pursue a fouryear degree through MCC’s new University Center in Woodstock.

Coursework will be available in psychology, business administration, computer science, health sciences and early childhood education at the University Center, according to a recent news release from the college.

A goal of the partnership is to provide an opportunity to those interested in pursuing higher education, but can’t easily travel to NIU in DeKalb, NIU President Lisa Freeman said in the release.

“We’re proud to support McHenry County College in its efforts to remove the sometimes-overwhelming barrier of having to commute or relocate to pursue a bachelor’s degree,” Freeman said in the release.

The courses will be taught by NIU professors and will be open to both students at MCC and McHenry County residents.

The partnership will allow individ-

uals and families to find ways to “thrive in our county,” MCC President Clint Gabbard said.

While the arrangement is a new one, MCC is one of NIU’s largest feeder institutions, according to the release.

Originally the Aurora University Woodstock Center since 2009, MCC announced plans to buy the building and launch its own university center at the site in March. Renovations on the site are expected to begin this summer.

The $1.4 million purchase was approved unanimously by the MCC Board of Trustees on March 23. Christina Haggerty, MCC’s vice president of marketing and communications, has not responded to questions about the project’s cost, including regarding renovations to the site.

MCC also is working with Aurora University to offer coursework at the University Center as well, specifically in early childhood education and social work – occupations that are prevalent in McHenry County, college officials have said.

The goal is to partner with more four-year universities to provide similar opportunities, officials said.

The model is one similar to Harper College’s University Center in Palatine, which offers distinct degrees from several universities, Haggerty has said.

While NIU is the first to be brought in on the arrangement, MCC is in discussion with several other four-year universities to offer more programming, according to the release.

Tuition will not increase at MCC as part of the project.

Gregory Shaver file photo – gshaver@shawmedia.com

The Aurora University Woodstock Center is seen in late March. McHenry County College plans to buy the building and launch a new University Center at the location.

NEWS BRIEFS

DeKalb and Sycamore townships to host shred event May 13

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb and Sycamore townships will host a drive-thru shred and recycle event for DeKalb and Sycamore residents.

The event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road, Sycamore, according to a news release. Participants must bring a valid ID to show their DeKalb or Sycamore township residency.

Residents will be limited to two boxes or paper bags of documents. Paper materials will be accepted, and staples do not need to be removed. Volunteers working the event will remove items from residents’ vehicles.

The Lions of Illinois Foundation will accept tabs from aluminum cans, hearing aids, keys or key fobs, inkjet cartridges and used eyeglasses. Tablets, iPads and chargers; cellphones and chargers; and domestic and international prepaid calling cards also will be accepted for the Cellphones for Soldiers Program. No other electronics will be accepted.

For information, call 815-758-8282.

Community shred event set for May 13 at Genoa library

GENOA – The Genoa Public Library will host a community shred event for patrons to shred paper documents.

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13, in the library’s parking lot, 240 W. Main St., according to a news release.

The shred event is free and open to the public.

Residents can bring paper documents to be shredded by the Paper Recovery Service Corporation of Loves Park. There is a limit of 100 pounds of paper per person. The shredding will be conducted on-site.

For information, call 815-784-2627.

DeKalb middle

school to

host talent show May 5

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will partner with DeKalb School District 428 to host a DeKalb Has Talent show.

The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. May 5 at Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, according to a news release.

The talent show is free and intended for students in third through eighth grade.

The show will feature rappers, bands, singers, comedy, poetry and dance

routines. Prizes are available for the first, second, and third-place winners in every category.

Registration is required to participate. To register, visit dkpl.org.

For information, email yooneks@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2450.

Free comic book day set for May 6 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Graham Crackers Comics to host a free comic book day.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6 in the library’s Teen Room, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

The program is free and intended for children ages 11 to 18.

Attendees can read or check out free comic books, graphic novels or manga displayed at the library.

Participants also can win a $20 gift card to Graham Crackers Comics.

No registration is required to attend. For information, email susang@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3400.

Grief support group to meet May 9 and 23 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host two grief support group meetings for people experiencing grief and loss.

The sessions will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. May 9 and May 23 in the library’s lower-level Bilder Family Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.

The meetings are free and intended for adults.

Attendees can join other people experiencing grief and loss to receive support in a confidential and safe setting. People can share grief experiences, learn more about grief, and receive grieving process insight from peers and the group facilitator.

The group will be facilitated by a ProMedica Hospice bereavement coordinator.

No registration is required to attend.

The support group doesn’t replace other mental health services. If you need individual counseling or other mental health services, call 815-3973691 or 211.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate attention for a non-life-threatening mental health need, call 988. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

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

– Shaw Local News Network

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LOOKING BACK

1923 – 100 YEARS AGO

Committeemen in charge and the general membership of the American Legion today ask that people of the city not forget Memorial Day, that day in which all homage should be paid to the soldier dead. Legionnaires believe that the one day set aside for the paying respect to the soldier dead of all world wars should not be desecrated, but insofar as possible, appropriately observed.

Manager Robert Murphy has his large Rockaway Park all set and will be ready for the opening day on next Sunday. The attraction will be a fast baseball game between the Sycamore club and Hampshire. This promises to be a scrappy game and fans are enthused about it. The new pavilion which has just been erected at a cost running into thousands will be thrown open for the first time to the dancers.

Every lady customer in our store, Saturday, May 5th will receive one Betty Taplin Egg Beater (1 egg size) free. No matter how small the purchase from 1 cent up, every lady customer will receive one free. B. C. Knodle.

Contractor Bert Nelson has a force of workmen on the Methodist church addition job, having the foundation and getting a good start on the actual construction. Several people visit the place daily to see the extent of work done. By the rate they are going now, it is thought the corner stone will be able to be laid in about a month. No date has been set when the building will be completed but it is thought sometime late in the summer.

Elks of this city passed a motion which will give freedom of the club to all veterans of the civil war, for them to use the club rooms whenever they wish and also to attend all dinners or like functions sponsored by the club. This means that veterans of the civil war may come and visit at the club any time they may wish, and also to attend dinners there, such as were given all during the winter by the various groups. This invitation holds good to any veteran living in the jurisdiction of the Sycamore lodge.

1948 – 75 YEARS AGO

Kenneth Penny, the inventor of the scotchlite process which will be installed on all bicycles in the city of DeKalb in the near future as a safety measure spon-

sored by the DeKalb Police Department and The Chronicle was a former DeKalb resident. At the time Mr. and Mrs. Penny lived in DeKalb he was with the Photographing Department of the DeKalb Agricultural Association. The Pennys lived in DeKalb for a period of about five years before they moved to Minnesota to make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Penny have one son, seven years of age, and with whom his father experimented and worked out the safety process for children’s bikes, so that the lights of oncoming cars would reflect a brilliant glow, warning the driver of the presence of a bicycle ahead.

DeKalb turns back the pages of history for 95 years for a brief time next Monday to help the Chicago and North Western Railway celebrate its centennial. The railway is 100 years old this year, but it’s only 95 years since the rails were laid across the prairies from the east and the boisterous construction crews called

DeKalb the end of the line and threw down their tools temporarily. Many a speculative eye will scan the little old locomotive riding high on a flat car in the railway’s museum exhibit and wonder if this was the first steam locomotive every to appear in DeKalb. The Pioneer was the North Western’s first locomotive. It was purchased third-hand in October 1848, and for nine months was the only motive power owned by the railroad, then known as the Galena and Chicago Union. The two roads, the Galena and Chicago Union and the Chicago and North Western, did not unite into a single company until June 10, 1864.

1973 – 50 YEARS AGO

John Twobirds Arbuckle and Sy Blackcrow are on the NIU campus this week to discuss the American Indian Movement and the meaning of Wounded Knee. DeKalb persons attempting to persuade a large Wisconsin industry to build a

factory south of the city asked the DeKalb Planning Commission for rezoning and annexation of about 200 acres of land in a public hearing Tuesday night. The land, currently zoned county agricultural, would have to be rezoned heavy industry and then annexed to DeKalb. The A. O. Smith Company of Milwaukee, Wis., is interested in the land, but would need only 75 acres to build a factory to construct its Harvestore storage bins. It is believed A. O. Smith might employ as many as 200 persons.

The discussion touched on everything from premarital sex and drugs to homosexuality when Ann Landers, syndicate advice columnist, addressed NIU students last night. Carl Sandburg Hall, which has a capacity of 999, was packed with students, who Miss Landers guessed were curious to “see what the old battle-ax looks like” and to see if she was “for real.”

1998 – 25 YEARS AGO

A tough new initiative to keep drunken drivers off the road during graduation and prom season should have state troopers busy for the next few months. The initiative is through a grant called the Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrol, which will help pay to keep more state troopers on the road through June. The initiative is meant to deter drivers from drinking during what is a notoriously bad season for DUIs.

Even though its corporation is going through a major restructuring, Vencor Hospital Sycamore should not be affected by the changes. Vencor Inc., which is based in Louisville, Ky., operates a long-term acute care hospital on Edward Street in Sycamore. Patients who are admitted to the hospital have chronic illnesses or need long-term admittance to a health care facility. Vencor Inc. split into two companies on Friday, Vencor Inc. and Ventas Inc. Both companies will be publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Workers dig through the remains of a home on Perry Road last August. The couple who lived there gave a speech on living through a tornado Friday at Northern Illinois University. The couple said the accident was hard to get through after losing everything, but strong community support helped immensely.

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Photo provided by DeKalb County History Center Peace Road, named by 8-year-old Malta student Catherine Rogers, was dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 22, 1988. Rick Buehler of DeKalb, Traffic Control Technician for the Dekalb County Highway Department, installs a sign with the road’s new name at the intersection with Barber Greene Road.

DeKalb OK 5-year $12M street maintenance plan

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – DeKalb city leaders this week approved a five-year plan for city street improvements through 2028, the largest financial commitment “in a long time,” DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said.

DeKalb City Council voted to adopt the plan for annual street maintenance for the years 2024-2028, which will dedicate $12 million in funding toward about 26 miles of city streets in poor or failing condition.

Nicklas said the city has a long way to go to meet its infrastructure needs.

“We are not gaining ground,” Nicklas said. “We are not even holding our own. The money we are devoting to street maintenance this year, $2,560,000, is the largest we’ve done in a long time. We’re averaging around $2.2 to $2.5 million a year. But that leaves us about $1.5 million short of where we need to be to hold our own.”

The city, along with DeKalb County’s metropolitan planning organization, DeKalb-Sycamore Area Transportation Study, has identified priority projects for inclusion in the program, according to city documents.

City Engineer Zac Gill said the work

comprising the street maintenance program generally consists of resurfacing, mill and overlay.

Under the plan, 2024 work would occur on Fairview on the south side, and then focus on the city’s north side south loops off West Hillcrest, the northern Northern Illinois University

campus area, including Sunnymeade Trail and Fox Hollow court residential areas, and loop on Loren Drive.

In 2025, work could occur on Tilton Park Drive, more north side loops off of West Hillcrest, and Barb Boulevard.

Work in 2026 would highlight Greenwood Acres Drive and Fairway loop, all

of Eden’s Garden residential area and remove speed tables along West Hillcrest, from Sycamore Road to Normal Road, replacing the devices with “other traffic calming methods,” city documents show.

In 2027, street work would focus on

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The Lucinda Avenue bridge over the Kishwaukee River is closed March 13 as work continues on replacing the structure in DeKalb. The bridge will be closed throughout most of the construction process, which is expected to conclude in late summer.

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Kishwaukee United Way names Leo Olson Award recipient

SYCAMORE – Kishwaukee United Way recently awarded the Leo Olson Award to Tia Anderson during its annual meeting.

The meeting was held March 31 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore, according to a news release.

Tia Anderson

Anderson serves as a co-chairwoman on the Kishwaukee United Way board of directors. She has also served on several community boards and committees. Anderson was the recipient of the Athena Award in 2020 for her commitment to mentoring and inspiring women in the community.

The Leo Olson Award is given to recognize the recipient’s commitment to United Way and the spirit of volunteerism and service. The award was created in 1989 to honor Leo Olson for his contributions to what was then the DeKalb United Way.

For information, call 779-255-1267 or visit kishwaukeeunitedway.com.

KSO to perform final concert May 6 in DeKalb

DeKALB – The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform a “Romeo and

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the 3rd Ward. In 2028, street maintenance would focus on industrial areas, according to city documents.

Nicklas acknowledged where the city has stood with street maintenance in the years past and where it stands now.

“The council has been concerned about whether we have the means to do the work that needs to be done, the people in the various wards want done, that we want done,” Nicklas said. “We’re not alone in this city, in this state, in this country in lamenting the fact that we never seem to have on annual basis enough money to do all the things that we’d like to do. … Where we are now is a little more precise in what streets fit

Juliet, Past and Present” concert to conclude its 46th concert season.

The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Northern Illinois University Music Building, 550 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb, according to a news release.

The orchestra will perform three musical depictions of “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare. Selections include “Romeo and Juliet Ballet Suite” by Sergei Prokofiev; “Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky; and “Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein.

The orchestra also will announce the recipients of the 2023 Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra High School Musician Scholarship.

The orchestra is participating in the 10th annual Give DeKalb County. Patrons can donate to the KSO General Operating Fund or the KSO Endowment Fund. Donations can be mailed in until May 4. For more information, visit givedekabcounty.org.

Tickets, available at the door or online at kishorchestra.org/ticket-info, cost $18 for adults, $15 for seniors age 62 and older, and $7 for children and students with valid ID.

For information, visit kishorchestra.org or the orchestra’s social media pages.

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what category whether it’s good, satisfactory, poor. … We were anticipating getting the help that we needed through government sources.”

Nicklas said time is of the essence for the city to make the infrastructure improvements happen.

“Nothing significant short of increasing fees in some fashion and taxes in some fashion is going to get us there, but we may not be in a position too much longer to await that,” Nicklas said.

Mayor Cohen Barnes acknowledged that raising taxes is an unpopular idea but said people also enjoy having better road conditions.

“If it comes to raising taxes, then we’re going to have to have a darn good justification for it,” Barnes said. “We’re driving down property taxes. I love the idea of driving down taxes rather than increasing them.”

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Hinckley Library asks for $1M in federal aid to relocate

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

HINCKLEY – The Hinckley Library District has asked for $1 million in federal aid to help relocate the Hinckley Public Library out of a downtown Hinckley basement to a renovated property, a proposal backed by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville.

The Hinckley Library District recently requested $1,064,000 from the U.S. House Committee of Appropriations with the backing of Underwood, who helped the district secure $750,000 in fiscal 2023 through the same committee.

“I have always made it a priority to bring the voices of the 14th District to Congress, and I’m working hard to make sure that our community’s needs are reflected in federal funding bills,” Underwood said in a statement provided to the Daily Chronicle.

Underwood also recently announced her support for a bid by DeKalb-based domestic violence survivor shelter and nonprofit Safe Passage, which requested $2.5 million in federal aid for a new 24/7 emergency shelter.

The federal funding would allow the Hinckley Public Library to move out of the basement of a 97-year-old building

at 100 Maple St. in Hinckley – a village of about 2,000 in southern DeKalb County – Library Director Rylie Roubal said. The library functions with fewer than 3,000 square feet of space.

“So, not perfectly ideal for a

library,” Roubal said. The Hinckley Public Library District is in possession of a larger space – gifted to the district years ago – with more than double its current home, but there’s a catch.

The building is equipped and set up for a dental practice, and needs a $2 million renovation to be converted into a library, officials said.

“The building has some issues and needs a complete overhaul before it can be turned into a library,” Roubal said.

According to a news release from Underwood’s office, the space gifted to the library needs comprehensive renovations to clean up asbestos and mold. Underwood said her office has worked with Hinckley library officials for years to come up with a solution.

“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,” according to the release.

The building has some issues and needs a complete overhaul before it can be turned into a library.”

Rylie Roubal, Hinckley Public Library director

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Rylie Roubal, Hinckley Public Library District director, talks Thursday, April 27, about the proposed renovation plans for the new library in a larger space. The district wants to move into a building that was recently donated but needs major renovation. The project has received $750,000 in federal funding and is hoping to receive another grant this year.

VAC annual Meals for Moms fundraiser set for May 12 in Sycamore

SYCAMORE – The Voluntary Action Center will host its annual Meals for Moms Drive-Thru fundraiser on May 12 to benefit its Meals on Wheels service.

The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Voluntary Action Center, 1606 Bethany Road, Sycamore, according to a news release.

The public is invited.

The dinner, provided by Tom and Jerry’s and Catering by Diann, includes roast chicken, roasted potatoes, baked beans, roll and butter and a cupcake.

Tickets cost $30 or $90 for four meals. To buy tickets, visit vacdk.networkforgood.com/events/53367meals-for-moms-at-home-2023.

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The Hinckley Library District has earmarked $250,000 to pay for the project. Roubal said it would take decades before the district could afford the renovation through its own means.

In fiscal 2023, the library applied for community project funding through Underwood’s office. During the review and approval process, the legislature granted $750,000 worth of funding for the project, about ⅔ less than the initial request.

“We went through that whole process last year and came away with $750,000 – which is amazing – but that will not get us moved into the new space,” Roubal said.

With the new $1 million request for a second round of federal aid, library officials remain hopeful the move could come to fruition.

Roubal said Underwood has told the library district she is committed to seeing the project through to the end.

“We are very grateful for that, and now we are in the waiting process

kets include an Ellwood Steak House gift card, a PJ’s Courthouse Tavern and Grill gift card, a Nat’s on Maple gift card, bath bombs from Hy-Vee, chocolates from The Confectionery Inc., and beauty therapy gift cards from Dana’s Day Spa, Dolce Vita Salon and Sycamore Stretch Therapy.

Flower raffle and 50/50 raffle tickets also will be available at the drivethru. Flower raffle tickets cost $5 or $20 for five. 50/50 raffle tickets cost $10 or $20 for three.

Proceeds from the raffles will benefit Meals on Wheels. Flower raffle winners can collect their baskets at the drive-thru.

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

again,” Roubal said. “The Congress people all over the country can submit their requests for projects all over their districts, and it has to go through this whole process again. So we are at the point where she has submitted us, and we are hoping that the next levels also see the need of our project.”

Roubal hopes to hear if the funding request has made it through the Appropriations Committee within the next few months, but last year nothing was signed until the end of December.

In a statement provided to the Daily Chronicle, Underwood said she is proud to have garnered the first round of funding and is working to bring in additional funds.

“Our libraries are the heart of our communities, and this renovation project in Hinckley will help expand their services and make the library a more accessible place for all of our neighbors to enjoy,” Underwood said in the statement. “I am proud to have secured funding for the first phase of the renovation last year, and I’m working to bring this new funding home so that the library can complete their renovation and open their doors to the community.”

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Ellwood House to host ‘Tea Party at Ellcourt’

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DeKALB – The Ellwood House Museum will host a “Tea Party at Ellcourt” program for children in the museum’s Ellcourt House.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13, at the Ellwood House Museum, 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, according to a news release. Admission is free.

Attendees can drink beverages from antique china, participate in Victorian

party games and complete a take-home craft. Registration is required to attend; visit ellwoodhouse.org/youthprograms.

“Tea Party at Ellcourt” is the first of three monthly programs part of the Ellwood Explorers, the Ellwood House Museum’s free youth educational series.

The Ellwood Explorers is supported by the Cy Miller Foundation. For information, visit ellwoodhouse. org/youth-programs.

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The Ellwood House Museum in DeKalb will host a “Tea Party at Ellcourt” program for children on May 13.

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OBITUARIES

WILLIAM “BILL” AARON MALM

Born: September 3, 1954

Died: April 20, 2023

William “Bill”

Aaron Malm, 68, of Sycamore, IL, left his earthly home for his heavenly home on Thursday, April 20, 2023 surrounded by his family after a short bout with cancer.

He was born on September 3rd, 1954 to Charles and Irene (Hogan) Malm of Sycamore, Illinois. He has 3 siblings; Martha (Ron) Byrd, John (Doneva) Malm, and Pat (Mario) Sanchez. He married Shari Dresser, the love

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Sycamore High School FFA

annual plant sale begins May 4

SYCAMORE – The Sycamore High School FFA announced the schedule for its annual plant sale.

The sale will be held from May 4

of his life on April 14, 1973, and they just celebrated their 50th Anniversary. They have two daughters; Kelli Malm and Coreen (Caleb) Wilson, two granddaughters, Alyssa (James) Jack and Hailey Kurth, one great-granddaughter, Emily Jack, and one “Grand-Dog”, Blizzard. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He loved his family greatly, including his “adopted” family members. He was a good husband, dad, grandpa, and great grandpa. He was a father figure to many. His love was strong and could be felt beyond his hugs.

His faith in Jesus Christ was strong and he lived his life each day with integrity as a man of God. He served at Cathedral of Praise in DeKalb in various roles – as a member of the council, an armor bearer supporting the pastor, head usher, and a spiritual father and

through May 13 at Sycamore High School, 427 Spartan Trail, according to a news release.

The sale is open to the public.

Herbs, annuals, succulents, perennials, and vegetables will be available. A

mentor to others.

One of Bill’s greatest passions was target shooting at Sycamore Sportsmen and Conservation Club. He also enjoyed reloading ammunition. He loved sharing his joy of shooting with others, and mentored many men and women on shooting and gun safety. Every Friday morning he could be found at the range. He served on the board of the Sportsmen’s Club for many years. He was Treasurer, Head Range officer, a range safety officer, and had also served as membership chairman.

Bill graduated from Sycamore High School in 1972, and attended courses at Kishwaukee Community College. In 1973 he began his career at Ideal Industries in Sycamore, where he retired after over 40 years of service. He later worked part time as a bailiff at the Dekalb County Courthouse.

petting zoo also will be held on the first day of the day.

Sale hours include:

• 3 to 5:30 p.m. May 4.

• 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 5.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 6 and 7.

Bill will be sadly missed, but his spirit lives on in the lives he touched. We know God has said to him, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant”.

His funeral service will be held on Sat. May 6th at 2 pm at Butala Funeral Home in Sycamore, IL. with a visitation to follow from 3-7pm.

Memorial donations for Bill Malm can be made in his honor to Cathedral of Praise, 1126 S. First St, DeKalb, IL 60115 or in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, FOR THE TWENTY THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Plaintiff, -v.JORGE G ABONCE, ROSALBA ABONCE, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS AGENCY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Defendant 2022 FC 000043 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 February 16, 2023, the Sheriff of DeKalb County will at 1:00 PM on May 25, 2023, at the DeKalb County Courthouse, at the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office/Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Street, main entrance door, labeled B2, 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 703 TYLER ST, GENOA IL 60135 Property Index No 03-30-103-014

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $231,443.61.Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid 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 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that will ent itle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the saleWhere a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redempti on under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of t itle 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of

days or the period allowable for redempti on under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950 as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of t itle 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redempti on 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 information.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 22-020362. E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM I3218100

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PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, FOR THE TWENTY THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Plaintiff, -v.JORGE G ABONCE, ROSALBA ABONCE, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS AGENCY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Defendant 2022 FC 000043

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 February 16, 2023, the Sheriff of DeKalb County will at 1:00 PM on May 25, 2023, at the DeKalb County Courthouse, at the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office/Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Street main entrance door labeled B2, Sycamore, IL, 60178, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

LOT 174 IN WILLOW GLEN P.U.D. PHASE 3, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF PART OF LOTS F,G,J AND L OF THE AWE FARM PLAT OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 7, 1996 IN BOOK ''Z'' OF PLATS, ON PAGE 150 AS DOCUMENT NO 96006621, ALL IN DEKALB COUNTY ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 703 TYLER ST GENOA, IL 60135

Property Index No 03-30-103-014

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $231,443.61.Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid 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 on residential real est ate 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that will ent itle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the saleWhere a sale of real estate is made to

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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that will ent itle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the saleWhere a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redempti on under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of t itle 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redempti on

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 informati on.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 22-020362.

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