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Brian Peterson (right), 8, Avery Bacon, 7, and Emelya Bacon, 8, (left) slip down a slide at Genoa Days, which kicked off June 8, 2022, in downtown Genoa.

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DeKalb split over proposed parental fines for ‘systemic’ youth misconduct

Council will hold final vote June 12

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – Shrestha Singh said the past few weeks have worried her as a woman who is expecting a child.

“I’m really wary of this ordinance, and I just had some questions,” Singh said. “I’m wondering if in creating it, there was conversation with community members, parents, teachers and social workers at [DeKalb High School],” Singh said. “I’m wondering if organizations like Family Service Agency or [Building Leaders Advocating for Change] Inc. who actually do work with young people in DeKalb have been consulted. Or the public health department, they see violence and public safety as a public health issue.”

The DeKalb resident was among several who voiced opposition May 22 to the City Council’s decision in a 5-3 split vote to beef up fines on parents whose children are found to have violated city codes related to keeping the peace. The dissenting votes were cast by Ward 1 Alderwoman Carolyn Zasada, Ward 5 Alderman Scott McAdams and Ward 7 Alderman John Walker.

The DeKalb City Council is expected to take a second and final look at the local ordinance in two weeks, at which point

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Summer reading challenge begins May 30 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library is accepting registration for its upcoming Summer Reading Challenge.

The challenge will run from May 30 through Aug. 12.

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city leaders will put the matter to a vote once more.

Mayor Cohen Barnes likened the proposed plan to the city’s crime-free housing ordinance that the council adopted in the fall. Barnes previously called the reported youth misconduct “intolerable” and said he supports the plan.

“This allows us to, with discretion, hold the parent accountable,” Barnes said. “We’re not going to automatically fine ... drag everyone to court for every time their kid steps their toe out of line. It’s when it’s egregious. It allows our DeKalb Police Department to actually have some penalties for the parents to hold them accountable in a situation like that.”

Under the proposed changes, parents or guardians of minors found to have caused damage to a person or property in violation of city code could be fined by the city between $100 and $1,000 per offense, city documents show.

The city’s plan, if it holds up, was drawn in response to nuisances and disorderly conduct that had surfaced in the community and spilled into DeKalb schools over the past month. In one instance, a teenager was stabbed and hospitalized. Another teenager was charged in the stabbing and is in custody at River Valley Juvenile Detention Center in Joliet.

According to city documents, fighting

Participants can complete reading logs for rewards and prizes. Reading logs are available in English and Spanish. The prizes are only open to library cardholders. The reading logs can be submitted to the adult, teen, or children’s reference desk.

at DeKalb High School carried into the Annie Glidden North neighborhood and yards of homes on Russell Road before circulating around Kimberly, West Hillcrest and Pappas drives and North Annie Glidden Road. The crowd of more than 50 grew concentrated in the 700 block of North Annie Glidden, city staff wrote. Another fight incident was reported at the DeKalb Park District’s Haish Gym, 303 S. Ninth St. City officials said the teenagers jumped on police officers’ backs and threw punches.

The youth unrest came just days after the brutal killing of DeKalb High School freshman Gracie Sasso-Cleveland, 15, found dead by police in a dumpster May 7, and one day before a fatal stabbing May 11 where a Class of 2022 DeKalb High School graduate, Marlon King Jr., 19, was killed.

Timothy M. Doll, 29, a registered sex offender of the 500 block of College Avenue in DeKalb, faces first-degree murder charges in Sasso-Cleveland’s May 4 death. Jayden C. Hernandez, 19, of the 500 block of Russell Road and Carreon S. Scott, 20, of the 800 block of West Taylor Street in DeKalb, both face first-degree murder charges in King’s death.

Ward 3 Alderman Tracy Smith, a retired DeKalb police officer, said he

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Sycamore City Council considers plans to fix Fire Station 1 or build anew on south side

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – The Sycamore City Council recently considered proposals to renovate Fire Station 1 or build a new one the city’s south side, two options that each would cost more than $11 million.

Kluber Architect + Engineers presented the plans to the City Council last week.

Before Chris Hansen and Habib Ansari of Kluber Architects spoke to City Council, acting Sycamore Fire Chief Bart Gilmore – who took over when Fire Chief Carl Reina was sacked months after assuming the role – gave the council a preface on the current condition of Fire Station 1.

Located at 535 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore Fire Station 1 was built in 1957 and served as a combination building for City Hall and the fire and police stations until 2003, Gilmore said.

There’s room for two fire engines at the station, but they have to be parked back-to-back, Gilmore said. That means if the front vehicle is out of operation, they both are, Gilmore said.

The 66-year-old building is not compliant with Americans With Disabilities Act regulations, contains asbestos, and is heated by a boiler almost as old as the building, he said. Firefighters manning the station have slept in the cold three times during the winter when the boiler went down, the chief said.

“On top of that, the windows are cracked,” Gilmore said. “I spent one night in this building during last winter – which I talk about all the time to these guys, and they’re very impressed with me for it – and you could hear the windows rattling, and I think that’s where the cracks come from.”

When asked by 4th Ward Alderman Ben Bumpus, Hansen said Fire Station 1 needs about $3 million worth of deffered maintenance. Nothing would need to be spent on the old facility, however, if a new one were constructed, Hansen said.

According to city documents, Kluber Architects + Engineers estimated a 5,900-square-foot renovation of the fire station would cost between $12.7 million and $15 million. Building a new station elsewhere would cost between $11.4 million and $13.6 million, the documents show.

The estimated cost to create a new station factors into the price of acquiring land, but does not include the cost of demolishing the old facility.

City Manager Michael Hall said Sycamore’s Finance Department would take Kluber’s projections and present

updated figures for at the June 5 City Council meeting.

A renovation of Fire Station 1 would take about 31 to 41 months. Building a new fire station is estimated to take between 25 and 33 months, according to city documents.

“You’re all probably looking me going, ‘I’ve never heard a construction project and design process taking this long.’ But the reality of today is we can’t get all the materials anymore, as fast as we used to be able to,” Hansen said.

Gilmore said he believes the Fire Station 1 is past its workable age, and hopes Sycamore City Council comes to the same conclusion.

Gilmore worked for the DeKalb Fire Department before joining Sycamore Fire Department last year. Gilmore aid DeKalb’s oldest fire station is a comparable age to Sycamore’s Fire Station 1.

Gilmore said he prefers to relocate and build a new fire station. Presently, fire engines stop traffic as they make multi-point turns to back into the bay of Fire Station 1.

Additionally, Gilmore said 74% of the department’s calls for emergency response occur on the city’s south side, meaning firefighters have to navigate through Sycamore’s most congested streets to respond.

“DeKalb Avenue is very busy. I would see it on a near daily basis of people making bad decisions driving-wise with a fire vehicle,” Gilmore said. “I worry about the liability to the city. I worry about hurting civilians. So, yeah, I think moving it somewhere else would be better.”

Camden Lazenby – clazenby@shawmedia.com Interim Sycamore Fire Chief Bart Gilmore looks at a Powerpoint slide May 15 during the Sycamore City Council meeting.

52nd annual art show part of KVAL June events

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SYCAMORE – The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will host several workshops and events in June at Gallery On State, 322 W. State St. in Sycamore.

KVAL will host a meeting at 7 p.m. June 1 at Gallery on State, according to a news release. The meeting includes a painting with pastels demonstration by artist Nancie King Mertz.

Artist Carol Bingham will teach “A Traditional Approach Oil Painting” classes from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. June 17 and 24. Admission is free. Attendees must bring their own supplies. For a materials list, email cbsycamore@ gmail.com.

A Bob Ross night will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. June 30. Participants can learn how to paint with acrylics from Ross and artist Anna Gosciejew. Attendees are allowed to bring their own beverages. A $25 donation will be accepted. The class is limited to 15 people.

The 52nd annual Northern Illinois Art Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3 and 4 at the Sycamore Courthouse, 133 W. State St., Sycamore. The show features more than 50 artists exhibiting various fine arts and crafts mediums. KVAL members also will host a group exhibit. The league will award ribbons to the Best of Show, Best Fine Art Painting, Best Fine Craft, and Best Fine Photography winners.

Attendees can win art pieces donated by KVAL members and vendors in a raffle. Proceeds from the raffle will support KVAL’s Art of Giving program. Music will be performed by Northern Illinois University steel drummer Matthew Kise and musicians Cole Brandt and Sideshow Josiah. Food and beverages will be provided by Boy Scout Troop 33. For information, visit kval-nfp.org or scan the QR Code.

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Pictured above is “City Scramble,” an art piece created by Nancie King Mertz.

Are you ready for summer?

What’s in store for DeKalb County from now through Labor Day

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – Summer is around the corner and in DeKalb County there’s a multitude of events, festivals and concerts to partake in between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Among the first festivals to take place is Genoa Days, a half week-long fundraiser for the Genoa Fire Protection District. It’s one of the three times per year Main Street in downtown Genoa is shut down, said Krissy Johnson, executive director of Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce.

“DeKalb County is a great place to live, work and play,” Johnson said. “And we have so many different activities.”

Here’s what’s going on in DeKalb County this summer:

Genoa Days

Dates: June 7 to 10

Place: Downtown Genoa

Hosted by the Genoa-Kingston Fire Department, the 87th Genoa Days is a four-day fundraising carnival that includes amusement rides, nightly entertainment, food, games and live music. $25 wristbands can be bought for festivities on June 8 and 10.

Genoa Days culminates on June 10 with a parade at 1 p.m. but it starts with a major announcement at 8 p.m. June 7 when the winners of the annual King and Queen contest, sponsored by the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce, will be announced.

Malta Days

Dates: June 9 to 11

Place: Downtown Malta

Malta Days is a three-day festival that celebrates all things Malta. Complete with a carnival, beer garden and soundstage, Malta Days has most of the amenities other larger festivals in the area have.

A 5K tractor trot and car show are slated for the morning of June 10, and there will be live music the evenings of June 9 and 10, as well as the afternoon of June 11.

DeKalb Pride Fest and March

Dates: June 22

Places: Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb

A LGBTQ+ friendly resource and

fun fair will take place at 2:30 p.m. June 22 in downtown DeKalb as part of Pride Month. The inclusive event is open to all ages and seeks to celebrate and promote visibility, acceptance and a sense of community for LGBTQ+ individuals in the area. A march promoting LGBTQ+ rights will go through downtown DeKalb at 6 p.m. before the Egyptian Theatre holds a free showing of the Netflix film “Freak Show” at 7 p.m.

Kirkland Lions 75th annual Fourth of July celebration

Dates: July 1 to 4

Place: Franklin Township Park, Kirkland

The 75th annual Kirkland Lion Fourth of July celebration is scheduled to begin July 1 and will continue until sundown on July 4 when a fireworks display goes off. According to the Kirkland Lions, it’s the largest fireworks display in northern Illinois. The four-day festival will have nightly music, a carnival and a food stand with a variety of American and Midwest food staples. On July 2, a car and tractor show will commence at 10 a.m. and a Fourth of July parade will start at 11 a.m. July 4.

Sandwich Freedom Days parade and fireworks

Dates: July 1

Place: Downtown Sandwich

Sandwich Freedom Days will kick off with a parade from downtown Sandwich at 10 a.m. that leads to the Sandwich Fairgrounds. That evening, just after dark, a fireworks display will take place for viewers at the fairgrounds. Admission is $5 – cash only – per vehicle. In the event of rain the fireworks display will be rescheduled for July 2.

DeKalb Fourth of July celebration and fireworks

Dates: July 4

Place: Hopkins Park, DeKalb

The city of DeKalb’s Independence Day celebration starts bright and early at 8 a.m. July 4 for the annual Independence Day Run and Walk, but the festivities don’t stop there. A magic show will take place in Hopkins Park at 2 p.m., alongside a variety of games, activities and food vendors. The DeKalb Municipal Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. and a fireworks display will go off 30 minutes after sunset.

17th annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend

Dates: July 7 to 9

Place: Duke Ellington Ballroom, 340 Carroll Ave., DeKalb

Just Make it Happen Productions is bringing back the Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend to DeKalb for its 17th rendition this summer. The four-day event will feature different musical acts each night. On July 7, an eightpiece band, on July 8, a 17-piece band and a cabaret dance, and on July 9, the Dick Elliot Orchestra from Chicago will perform. Those attending are encouraged to make a $10 donation per person.

Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show

Date: July 30

Place: Downtown Sycamore

Hundreds of cars and motorcycles are expected to shut down the streets of downtown Sycamore on July 30 for the 23rd annual Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show. The day-long car show will begin at 8 a.m. but participants will be able to select a parking spot as early as 7 a.m. Participants can register with the Sycamore Car Club before July 10 for $10 or they can register on the day of the show for $20. Registration is open until noon, opening ceremonies begin at 12:15 p.m. and awards for the cars in the show will be announced at 3 p.m.

Cortland Summer Fest

Dates: Aug. 11 to 13

Place: Cortland Lions Club, 70 S. Llanos St., Cortland

Cortland Summer Fest is a threeday event held each August. Details are far and few between about this year’s festival, but according to the Cortland Lions Den, the 2023 Cortland Summer Fest is scheduled for the second weekend of August.

9th annual Cruisin’ to Genoa Car Show

Date: Aug. 19

Place: Main Street, downtown Genoa

The 9th annual Cruisin’ to Genoa car show will be held in downtown Genoa and is free to the public. Those who wish to display a car in the show

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Mariyah Ofei (left) and her daughter Jahnora Sturges, along with Haniyyah Woods (right), all of DeKalb, have some fun Aug. 26, 2022, riding the slide in the carnival area during Corn Fest in downtown DeKalb.

DCCG lists June Grow Mobile food pantry dates

United Methodist Church, 801 N. Sycamore St., Hinckley

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DeKALB – The DeKalb County Community Gardens released a list of June locations for Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, no requirements necessary.

The DCCG is working to ensure the well-being of residents, staff and volunteers. Organizers asks that people practice good hand hygiene and stay home if they’re sick.

To receive Grow Mobile alerts, text FreeGroceries to 844-727-2012.

Grow Mobile dates in June:

• 3 to 5 p.m. June 1 at University Village Apartments, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb

• 3:30 to 5 p.m. June 6 at the Malta Historical Society, 127 N. Third St., Malta

• 4 to 5 p.m. June 6 at Hinckley First

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will have to pay a registration fee. Participants can register their car on the day of the show for $15 but if they register before Aug. 17 the cost is $10.

After more than three hours of voting, the winners of a variety of different car show categories will be announced through a trophy presentation at 3 p.m.

DeKalb Corn Fest

Dates: Aug. 25 to 27

Place: Downtown DeKalb

One of the last free music festivals in Illinois, the 44th annual DeKalb Corn Fest will shut down Lincoln Highway in the city of DeKalb on the last weekend of August. Boiled corn, carnival rides, craft vendors, festival food and more will be complimented by headlining country music artist, and American Idol season 10 winner, Scotty McCreery.

McCreery will play 9 p.m. Aug. 26 in downtown DeKalb.

Sycamore Ribs Rhythm and Brews Fest

Date: Aug. 26

Place: Downtown Sycamore, at the corner of Somonauk and Elm streets

Sycamore’s Ribs Rhythm and Brews Fest is a six-hour celebration of barbecue, beer and blues music in downtown Sycamore. Two bands, including Back County Roads, and a

• 11 a.m. to noon June 8 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb

• 3:30 to 5 p.m. June 13 at Family Service Agency, 1325 Sycamore Road, DeKalb

• 3 to 5 p.m. June 13 at the Cortland Lions Club Shelter, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, Cortland

• 3:30 to 5 p.m. June 15 at the Malta Historical Society, 127 N. Third St., Malta

• 3 to 5 p.m. June 20 at University Village Apartments, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb

• 11 a.m. to noon June 22 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb

• 4 to 6 p.m. June 27 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 340 W. Arnold Road, Sandwich

DJ will present live music from 5 to 11 p.m.

At least four barbecue venders and an ice cream vendor are expected to sell food at the festival, and just before headlining band, Back County Roads, takes the stage at 8 p.m. the winners of the barbecue contest (judged by well-known locals) will be announced.

DeKalb Kite Fest

Date: Sept. 10

Place: DeKalb Kiwanis Park, 391 Fairview Drive

The 18th annual DeKalb Kite Fest will take to the skies at 3 p.m. Sept. 10 from Kiwanis Park in the city of DeKalb. The family-friendly event is free to the public and participants are encouraged to either bring their own kites or sit back and watch what soars above them.

135th Sandwich Fair

Dates: Sept. 6 to 10

Place: Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road

The 135th annual Sandwich Fair is slated to take place just after the Labor Day holiday weekend in September. The fair’s schedule and details still are being ironed out for the 2023 rendition of the event, but on top of the usual fair entertainment like carnival rides, the fair has recently put on concerts, tractor and truck pulls, an antique car show and a demolition derby.

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Housing discrimination to be discussed at next lecture in History Center series

SYCAMORE – The June hybrid Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore series at the DeKalb County History Center will feature a presentation on a residential segregation national project.

The free program will be held at noon June 1 online or at the Ellwood House Museum’s visitor center, 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, according to a news release.

Naper Settlement employees Andrea Field, Ph.D., and Donna Sack, will discuss the history of residential segregation across the northern and western U.S. The presentation highlights six communities and their place in history.

“Unvarnished: Housing Discrimination in the Northern and Western United States” focuses on race, ethnic-

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Autism acceptance event set for June 1 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host an autism acceptance event featuring magician and autistic self-advocate Cody Clark.

The event will be held at 7 p.m. June 1 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

Attendees can learn about Clark’s autism experience through magic, comedy and storytelling. He also will discuss how his talks help AUCD institutions transition disabled incoming freshmen onto campus. No registration is required to attend.

ity or religion-based housing discrimination during the 20th century. The project is a collaboration of six history museums and cultural organizations.

The “Unvarnished” program is part of Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore, a free lecture series offered in a collaboration between the DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum.

The program also is supported by an “Arts in Action” grant from the DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board.

Registration is encouraged; visit dekalbcountyhistory.org and scroll down to “Upcoming Events.”

Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore is funded in part by the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund.

For information, call 815-895-5762 or visit dekalbcountyhistory.org.

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

Genoa church to serve taco dinner June 2

GENOA – Saint Catherine of Genoa Catholic Church will host a drive-thru taco dinner while supplies last.

The event will be held from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 2, at the church, 340 S. Stott St, Genoa, according to a news release.

Free-will offerings will be accepted.

The dinner includes three homemade Mexican tacos with pork, rice, lime, cilantro, onion, beans and salsa.

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More Community events June-Sept.

Sat. June 17

Family Fishing Derby 8 - 11 AM Prairie Springs Subdivision

Thur. July 20

Music in the Park 6 - 8 PM - Malta Lions Park Home by 12 Band and Hicks BBQ

Sat. July 29

Open Garden Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM Visit home gardens in Malta

Thur. August 17

Music in the Park 6 - 8 PM - Malta Lions Park, Bossy Dog Band and Tinez Tacos

Sat. September 23

Malta Fall Garland Festival 2:30 - 10 PM Music, Food, Drinks, & Family Fun

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The “Unvarnished” project will be featured in DeKalb County History Center lecture series.

LOOKING BACK

1923 – 100 YEARS AGO

In the May issue of the Furniture Journal, one of the leading furniture publications, appeared a reproduction of a one quarter page ad of the Wirtz and Wirtz furniture store of DeKalb, taken from The DeKalb Chronicle. The DeKalb furniture dealers feel highly honored over the publication as it shows they are live wires and good business men.

People of DeKalb and vicinity displayed an almost total disregard in respecting our countries’ dead heroes. The attendance at the parade and the exercises at the auditorium of the state teachers college was very light and clearly showed that little respect is held for the memories of those who have fought and given the supreme sacrifice in order that his country might enjoy peace and prosperity as a nation. The exercises of the morning were conducted by men of the Legion and pupils of Miss Hattie Cheasbro of the Haish School.

Special examinations were held in the office of the county superintendent of schools today for all those rural pupils who have failed in the examinations for the passing from one grade to another. Also for students who during the examination time were confined to their homes with illness.

First and second grade pupils of the Glidden school, with their teachers enjoyed a picnic to Annie’s Woods Monday afternoon. The children took lunches, and spent the time in typical kid fashion. Ice cream cones were provided by the teachers for the children’s enjoyment.

Orville Johnson of Shabbona Grove has a horse badly cut with barb wire from a runaway Monday.

Announcement comes today from the Illinois Power Company that steam heat will be turned off tonight shortly after midnight and will remain so until the colder weather next fall. The company so far has kept the heat up through the chilly weather that has been so prevalent in these last two months, and with the arrival of the warmer weather now, it will not be necessary to keep the steam pressure going. Merchants and others in the business district do not find much use for the hot water in this weather, so it is believed the announcement will be met with approval by users of the steam.

DeKalb’s camp ground, for the benefit of those who have not been there since opened this spring, is the cleanest and best kept camp ground in the state of Illinois and it might even be safe to say, along the Lincoln Highway.

1948 – 75 YEARS AGO

A woman drove up and parked in Sycamore this week in the business district, got out of her car and went into a store. Upon returning to the auto she stopped a pedestrian and asked if the parking meters were working. The passerby said that they were. The woman placed a nickel in the meter, got in the car and drove away.

DeKalb Avenue in Sycamore has been repaired except for one spot and this will be completed shortly. “Doc” Foster, superintendent of public works of Sycamore is as pleased as everyone else. Seemed he had a few folks on his neck constantly asking about the repairs. He said if he thought that street was rough, just try First Street in DeKalb. The naggers quietly went their way.

Pioneer days of a century ago will be vividly recalled when the centennial of the Johnson Grove cemetery near Waterman is celebrated. The old cemetery, oldest in all of DeKalb County, lies two miles south and one mile west of Waterman. It was laid out as a

cemetery just 100 years ago this spring to ease the last days of an ailing pioneer woman who knew that she was going to die, but didn’t want to be buried on the lonesome prairie where her grave would be forgotten, nor did she want to be buried in the yard of the family homestead. Sympathetic neighbors heard of her desires and a committee mounted and toiled one Sunday until the present site of the cemetery was found. The two acre plot was formally dedicated as a perpetual cemetery.

Aurora – Burglars at the Woolworths store went to the trouble of climbing over the roof to break into the place but got exactly nothing. The padlock on a grille on the roof was broken and a filing cabinet had been broken into but nothing of value was taken. The thieves left two dead flashlight batteries and several folders of paper matches.

Robert Wagner, working for Donald Sawyer of Victor has a narrow escape from serious injury Monday evening while working on the Morton farm which Mr. Sawyer rents. Mr. Wagner set fire to some corn stalks and on his last round of the field the equipment, known as a tiller, was too close to the fire and caught fire. Fortunately the main tractor run by gasoline did not catch on fire. The tiller was damaged, but can be repaired. The damage will amount to several hundred dollars.

1973 – 50 YEARS AGO

The installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Sycamore and Dresser roads is causing the realigning of the entrance of Hopkins Park, including the two monuments flanking the road. Workmen moved one monument this morning and began work on the second. One monument is dedicated to DeKalb’s children by the League of Women Voters and the city and the other to the father, mother and sister of the parks namesake, Judge Jacob Hopkins.

Ground controllers told Skylab’s astronauts today to conserve electricity as a result of a new power failure and renewed studies of earth’s resources were canceled for the day. Minutes after being awakened this morning, space station commander Charles “Pete” Conrad asked Houston if electrical specialists working through the night had found any way to overcome the new power shortage.

1998 – 25 YEARS AGO

A class of third graders at Cortland Elementary adopted a unique pet this week, one that sleeps a lot and eats honey-covered insects. He has quills that look like a porcupine, can jump several feet in the air and is nearly blind. Parsnip is an African Pygmy Hedgehog.

Northern Illinois University is upset with the builders of a “clean room” on campus which may bring a lawsuit over the matter. However, NIU is just a bystander in the dispute since the room was built using state funds and all contracts were handled from Springfield. A clean room is an environmentally sealed chamber where special projects are performed. These projects are extremely sensitive and require a dust-free environment. The clean room construction in the NIU Engineering Building was supposed to be state of the art. Now, university officials claim several mistakes were made during construction, making the room anything but dust-free.

A measure making its way through Congress may put Sycamore on the map for its part in the Underground Railroad. DeKalb County is home to at least six sites on the Underground Railroad which were safe havens for slaves headed north to Canada from the southern Confederate states.

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Civil War veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Sycamore Band gather to celebrate Decoration Day (now Memorial Day) at the old DeKalb County courthouse in 1886.

DeKalb County Community Foundation employee Teri Spartz (left) and Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County employee Kim Mclver award a $20,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County.

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DCCF donates check to Habitat for Humanity

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Community Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County.

The grant will be used to launch a Home Preservation Program in DeKalb County, according to a news release.

The program provides repair major and minor services to low-income homeowners. The program also provides homeowners hand-ups to repay a portion of the project.

The grant is made possible through the Howard and Mildred Eychaner Fund. The fund addresses housing and healthcare related opportunities in DeKalb. For information, call 815-748-5383 or email t.spartz@dekalbccf.org.

Youth outlook drop-ins to be held June 6, 20 at the library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will offer outlook drop-ins during the summer for youth to talk about important topics and meet LGBTQ+ youth.

The first sessions will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 6 and 20 in the library’s Teen Room, according to a news release.

The sessions are intended for ages 12 to 18.

Patrons can discuss identity, self-esteem, physical and mental health,

political awareness and healthy relationships. Activities and snacks will be available. The sessions will be led by staff and volunteers. The sessions also are available online.

Registration is required; email virtual@ youth-outlook.org.

For information, email susang@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3400.

Story time event set for June 4 at the Glidden Homestead

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will partner with the Glidden Homestead to host “Annie’s Storytime” events during the summer.

The first story time will be held at 11 a.m. June 4 on the front lawn of the Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, according to a news release.

Interactive stories with songs and movement will be featured. Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. No registration is required.

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center is a nonprofit organization working to preserve the home and barn while providing educational opportunities to the public. It is open from noon to 4 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month. For information, email stormye@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3350. –ShawLocalNewsNetwork

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LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

Tanzania Development Support accepting yard sale donations

DeKALB – Tanzania Development

Support is accepting donations for its upcoming yard sale fundraiser.

Donations can be dropped of between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. May 31 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St., DeKalb, according to a news release.

Accepted items include furniture, home goods, clothing, toys and miscellaneous items. Donors can schedule an alternate time or location to drop off

items. To schedule a time, email jthur@ tdsnfp.org or call 815-901-0393.

Proceeds from the sale will go toward buying books and computers, expanding after-school 4H Career Pathways clubs and building water tanks.

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, visit tdsnfp.org.

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Photo provided by the Tanzania Development Support Tanzania Development Support students are seen .

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Wildflower seeds giveaway set for June 6 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a wildflower seeds booth run by the DeKalb County Health Department.

The library, 309 Oak St., will hold the booth from 9 to 11 a.m. June 6 in the library’s main lobby, according to a news release.

The booth is free and open to the public.

Attendees can receive a wildflower seed jar and a proper waste disposal brochure. The booth also will raise awareness about upcoming electronics and hazardous waste collections, proper disposal and waste reduction strategies.

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believes the proposed ordinance gives potential violators a better opportunity and the ability to practice restorative justice. He said it’s better than having students cycle through the court system.

“This is a yes for me 100%,” Smith said. “We’ve got to give our officers the tools or this is going to be a failure for all of us.”

Not everyone, however, was on board with the proposed ordinance.

Walker said the plan put before the City Council for consideration feels rushed in his view.

“Right now, I just think it’s too early to decide on that,” Walker said. “We need a lot more clarity for this. … I know about the fight at the high school and how it went around the whole block and how our police get disrespect.”

McAdams echoed Walker’s sentiments.

“At this time, I will be a no vote only because I don’t think we have enough data,” McAdams said. “I’d like to see more data before I’d say yes. There’s too many questions and I’m not sure that it would work, but I’d be open to suggestions. I think it’s great that we’re all talking about solutions.”

Zasada told the Daily Chronicle earlier this month she originally intended to support the city’s plan. She said May 21, however, she had a change of heart.

“I am also a no at this point,” Zasada said. “I I found everyone’s communication this evening from the podium up front very compelling. I can really see it both ways. I see this ordinance helping. ... I would recommend some specific changes and shifting this to do exactly what the chief had said, shifting it to require parenting classes for the parents, shifting it to require conflict resolution classes for the children and certainly mental health consideration for

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

Cortland library hosting book signing May 31

CORTLAND – The Cortland Community Library will host a book signing by local author Nicholas Keith.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 31 at the library, 63 S. Somonauk Road, Cortland, according to a news release.

Keith will sign copies of his children’s mystery book “A Jeweled Opportunity.” Copies of also will be available to buy. The book is intended for children ages 9 to 14.

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the children along with that conflict resolution. I think if you put that instead of the fine, I think that this could be great.”

Ward 4 Alderman Greg Perkins questioned the merits of the city’s proposed plan.

“If there are already laws at the state level in place, why do we need additional layer locally to be able to hold those parents accountable?” Perkins said.

City Attorney Matt Rose replied, saying it’s another tool in the toolbox.

Police Chief David Byrd said he believes it’s important that everyone understands the urgency with which the matter needs to be addressed going forward.

“I just want everyone to have a clear picture that we have children grabbing police officers from around their neck, grabbing police officers who are on the commission of their duties,” Byrd said. “You have to understand that whole picture because now at that point as law enforcement we have to take action. We cannot allow for not just children or any adult to stop a police officer in the commission of their duties – that can’t happen. … This is a systemic issue. It’s been going on for a long time.”

Sid Kincaid, of DeKalb, said he would like the City Council to try to include more restorative practices into the plan.

“I understand that there’s a need for deterrence for being neglectful or not taking action,” Kincaid said. “But similarly with negligent landlords with the crime-free housing ordinance, there’s concern that we’re punishing the landlords who are being responsible. Why not do something similar with the parents? We’ve got something on the books that if we have to use it, we will but let’s not punish the parents who are trying to be responsible and just burdening them further.”

Further action on the city’s proposed ordinance is expected at the council’s June 12 meeting.

Stage Coach’s production ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’ begins June 1

DeKALB – Stage Coach Players is set to open its next production, the monologues “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” on June 1.

The play is scheduled to run for two weeks, according to a news release.

“Love, Loss, and What I Wore” is a collection of stories of mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends and lovers. The Stage Coach production features 16 actors in a boutique that becomes home to a brief community rooted in shared memories and empathy.

The cast features Katy Beyren, Denny Boynton, Gloria Dennison, Allison Duffin, Karla Gulke, Mindy Kaplan, Lori Lay, Camryn Mason, Roberta Maxfield, Meg McGarry, Valarie Milbrath, Amanda Newcomb, Angela Schiola-Niemeyer, Mandi Sester and Amy Whelan.

The production team includes Mandy Wescott as stage manager, Susan Johnson as costumer, Gloria Dennison as lighting designer, Mandy Burrus as properties, Bill O’Hagan as lighting board operator, and Marykim Hubbard and Summer McFalls as special projects.

“Love, Loss, and What I Wore” is based on the play by Nora and Delia Ephron and the book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman. The Stage Coach production will be directed by Maria L.

P. Boynton, who previously directed the Stage Coach’s “Deathtrap” in 2019.

Performances will be at at 7:30 p.m. June 1 through 3, and June 9 through 10, at Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. There also will be matinee performances at 2 p.m. June 4 and 11.

Tickets cost $13 for seniors and children ages 13 and younger, and $15 for everyone else.

Tickets are on sale at stagecoachplayers.com or through the box office at 815-758-1940.

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Photo provided by Stage Coach Players Stage Coach Players cast members prepare for their upcoming production of “Love, Loss, and What I Wore.”

Kish College nursing students celebrate program completion

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MALTA – Kishwaukee College recognized 18 students for their completion of the college’s registered nursing program during a pinning ceremony.

The event was held May 17 at the college, 21193 Malta Road, Malta, according to a news release.

The ceremony included an address from Angela Delmont, director of nursing, and Barbara Leach, interim vice president of instruction. During the ceremony, each graduate was pinned by a friend or family member who supported them or acted as their mentor during the program.

The graduating registered nursing class of spring 2023 includes Emma Akers, Audra Bell, Amelia Bock, Eric

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

Indian Valley Theatre accepting summer workshops registrations

SANDWICH – The Indian Valley Theatre is accepting registration for its Summer Children’s and Teen workshops. The workshops will be held at the Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich, according to a news release.

The children’s workshop is open to children entering first through sixth grade. Attendees will perform “May the Rock Be With You,” by Alethia Hummel. Classes will go from 9 a.m. to noon June 12 through June 22. Performances of “May the Rock Be With You” will be at 6:30 p.m. June 23 and 2 p.m. June 24. The registration deadline is June 5. The teen workshop will perform “The Absolutely True Tale of Robin Hood,” by

Davis, Abigail Diehl, Alexis Downey, Shannon Gardner, Hayley LeBouef, Lauren Lieser, Samantha Mastores, Icela Mendoza, Madisen Miller, Bryan Mora, Wesley Read, Khayrta Saleh, Laura Santiago, Madison Twitty and Jessica Wojdyla.

Diehl, Downey, Gardner, LeBouef, Lieser, Mastores, Mendoza, Miller and Santiago were recognized as Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honors Society members. Lieser was the spring 2023 class’s nominee for the Nursing Program’s Outstanding Student.

The Kishwaukee College RN program prepares students to become fully licensed registered nurses in Illinois.

For information, visit kish.edu/ nursing.

Zoe Michaels. The workshop is open to teens in seventh grade through senior year. Classes will go from 9 a.m. to noon July 10 through July 21. Performances of “The Absolutely True Tale of Robin Hood” are at noon and 6:30 p.m. July 22. The deadline to register is July 3. The workshops cost $90 per child. Mail-in applications will not be accepted. Registration is required to attend. To register, visit indianvalleytheatre.com/ info-sign-ups.

The Indian Valley Theatre is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation and development of the performing arts in the Fox Valley area.

For information, email ivtchildrensworkshop@gmail.com or send a message on the IVT Facebook page. –ShawLocalNewsNetwork

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The spring Kishwaukee College registered nursing program held its pinning ceremony May 17 at the college in Malta.

Sycamore Chamber welcomes Pizza Beer Whiskey with ribbon-cutting

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

DeKalb library to host outdoor story time May 31

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host an outdoor story time event to unveil its new Story Walk.

The event will be held at 10 a.m. May 31 in the Garden of Eden Park, 1343 Adam’s Way, DeKalb, according to a news release.

The event is free and open to the

public.

Patrons can walk around the park and listen to a story while the walk is unveiled. Whirligigs will be available for children while supplies last. Light snacks

will be provided. No registration is required to attend.

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

Photo provided by the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed downtown Sycamore restaurant Pizza Beer Whiskey to its membership. Chamber staff, board members and community members celebrated with a ribbon-cutting May 2. Pizza Beer Whiskey, 327 W. State St. in Sycamore, offers New York- and Detroit-style pizzas, a whiskey program and a rotation of beer from around the world. For information, visit pizzabeerwhiskey.com.

OBITUARIES

GERTRUDE F. STELLING

Born: December 28, 1924

Died: May 22, 2023

Gertrude F. “Gertie” Stelling, 98, formerly of Malta, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Lincolnshire Place in Sycamore.

Born December 28, 1924, on the family farm near Tilden, Nebraska, she was the youngest daughter of Albert Jacob and Rosa (Guentert) Hofer. Gertie attended a two-room country school and Tilden High School. After graduation, she took special training and received an elementary

teaching certificate. She taught in the rural school system for several years teaching all eight grades in one-room schoolhouses.

On May 26, 1944 Gertie was united in marriage to Bennett E. Stelling. Their early years together were spent living and working on farms in the Orchard and Tilden area. In 1957 the family left Nebraska and moved to Malta.

She was employed by the Wurlitzer Piano Co. in DeKalb and later worked at NIU for 30 years in the Accounts Receivable Dept. retiring in 1994 as Dept. Head. A great pie baker her famous coconut cream pie was a must have at family gatherings. Some of her hobbies were reading, crocheting, gardening, cards, billiards, watching Cubs games and seeing them win the 2016 World Series. Gertie was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sycamore since moving to Illinois.

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She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, greatgreat-grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She was a one-of-a-kind person never to be replaced who was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family. The family would like to extend special thanks to the dedicated and loving staff at Lincolnshire Place and ProMedica Hospice for their wonderful care.

She is survived by her son Ronald (Peggy) Stelling of Popular Grove and her daughter Susan (Douglas) Moore of Sycamore; daughter-in-law, Sue Stelling of DeKalb; four grandchildren, Michele Stelling, Scott (Shannon) Stelling, Dawn (Ray) Lindsey, Steve (Kate) Stelling; ten great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Bennett; her son, Dennis Stelling; grandson, Eric Stelling; her parents; two brothers, Albert Jr. and Hans Hofer; her dear sister, Meta Freeman; and special niece, Phyllis Eraas.

A private service for immediate family will take place at Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb, followed with burial at Fairview Park Cemetery. Rev. Paul Mumme of St. John’s Lutheran Church will be officiating.

In Lieu of flowers, cards and memorials can be made to the Gertrude Stelling Memorial Fund for St. John’s Lutheran Church, addressed to the Stelling Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115. For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.

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Equipment - Antiques - Collectibles - Misc

Woods Mow' n Machine 6180, ze ro turn mower, 92 5 hrs., 48” deck; C ub C adet HDS 2135 mower, 42” de ck; EZ GO gas golf cart; IHC 2 bottom pl ow, pu ll type; McCormick sickle mower, H.D.; steel wheel pl anter H.D.; 2 bottom pl ow steel wheels; Ford 3pt. blade, 6'; pot ato plow & ot hers; wood wagon, w/ wood wheels, bu ck bo ard seat, H.D.; Mont gomery Wa rds 24” snow blower; Trail Blaz er sickle bar mower; Stihl Woodboss 024 AV chain saw; Cu b C adet log splitter; Troy Bilt rototiller; E-Z Vac pull type; H.D. bu ggy; H.D. sleigh; upright vi sible gas pump w/ Ko ol Motor globe; GB upri ght visible gas pump; Mayt ag wringer washer w/Maytag motor; wood barrel washing machine w/Anchor wringer; Thor washing ma chine w/Lellered wringer; JD No. 1B ha nd corn sheller; AC spar k plug tester; Mobil gas glass globe; oil & fa rm signs; St andard oil jars w/carrier; Deering cast iron seat & others; Wi ndmill fans & ot her related items; Challenge windmill , Batavia w/ stand; small wooden front porch windmill ; concrete lawn jockey; misc concrete lawn ornaments; wood carved In dian bust; 15 ga l Blue Ri bbon crock; several wooden wagon wheels; (2) galvanized barn cupolas w/fans; Elk mounted antlers; milk cans; cye w/cradle; oxen yolk; slag glass sash; wood adv erting bo xes; milk cans; oi l cans; forge; 200 gal upright air compressor; Larin EH-2FB 2 ton foldabl e engine ho ist; 3 to n floor jack; anvil; Craftsman & Remline rolling tool bo xes; Acetylene torch & cart; power t ools; hand to ols. This is a partia l listing - more ba rn finds to be discovered.

Edward Keller Trust - Owner

*Auctioneer's Note: Truck, Cars, Tractors & Gas Engines Sold at 12 :0 0 pm*

Terms: Cash, check, Vi sa/MC, 4% c onvenience fee for credit card use. No Buyer's Premium. Number system wi ll be used. Have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or me rchandise after sold. Statements made on sale da y by auctioneers or owne rs ta ke precedence over all printed matt er. All items are sold as is where is

Auctioneers: Mike Es pe 63 0-6 69-26 67 Chris Wegener 815-451-2820

Joel Prestegaard 815-761-7426 Elburn, IL 60119 630-365-9838 www.espeauctions.com

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required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

Kirk land Communi ty Garage Sales June 1st - 4th

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Multi-fam ily Garage Sale

June 1, 2, 3, 8am-4pm See signs on Bethany Rd, 3 bloc ks west of YMCA

Antiques, furniture, artwork, Patio set w/ Umb., lawn/ garden equipment, home décor, clothing and much more!!

Illinois will on July 13, 2023 at the hour of

1:00 PM at Publ ic Safety

Mortgagee's attorney

Garage Sales

North Grove Townhome s, North Grove

Homes, Heron Cree k HOA, Stonegate of Heron Creek, Camden Crossing.

June 8th -10th 8AM - 3PM

Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housin g Act which makes it il legal to advertise any preference, li mitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handic ap, familia stat us or nati onal origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination."

Familial stat us includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violat io n of the law. Ou r readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis

To complain of discrimination call HUD 1- 800-669-9777

Hearing impaired number is 1-800-927-9275

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE,

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

ILLINOIS

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its indivi dual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2

Acquisition Trust

PLAINTIFF Vs Mark T. Mc Anly a/k/a Mark T. McAnly; et al DEFENDANT S

No 2022FC000103

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 03/23/2023, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on July 13, 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 08-28-272-009 Improved with Single Fami ly Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1266 Scenic Road 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 Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments, or special taxes levi ed against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bi d, the purchaser shal l receive a Certif icate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of

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

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

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

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates P.C 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-2201790.

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June 7, 14, 2023

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 43 IN OVERLOOK POINTE P.U.D. PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCI PAL MERIDIAN IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF

RECORDED MARCH 21 1997, IN BOOK "Z" OF PLATS, PAGE 234, AS DOCUMENT NO. 97003236 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED JANUARY 7, 1998 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 98000210 IN DEKALB COUNTY ILLINOIS.

PIN 08-28-272-009

Improved with Single Fami ly Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1266 Scenic Road 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 Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments, or special taxes levi ed against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bi d, the purchaser shal l receive a Certif icate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a

Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other indivi duals presently in possession of the subject premises

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

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

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-2201790.

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June 7, 14, 2023

PUBLIC NOT ICE

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice KM Storage located at 706 West Railroad Street (RT 72) Kingston IL 60145 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following units in default for non payment of rent The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storage auctions.com beginning on June 8, 2023 at 9:30 am

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its indivi dual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust PLAINTIFF Vs Mark T. Mc Anly a/k/a Mark T. McAnly; et al DEFENDANT S No 2022FC000103

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 03/23/2023, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on July 13, 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:

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORT-

Unless stated otherwise the description of the storage unit contents are household goods and furnishings Joel Turnbow 1125 East State St Sycamore IL 60178 Storage Unit 123

All property is being stored at the above self storage faci lity This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply

(Published in The Midweek May 31 & June 7, 2023) 2081376

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Notice of Disposal of Propert y June 1, 2023 Waterman Lockbox Storage 9777 Rt 30 Waterman, IL Lockbox Storage will dispose of personal properties listed below as provided by law.

Waterman Location: David Cappadora: Unit 76 Caleb Hohmann: Unit 95

(Published in The Midweek on May 24 & 31, 2023) 2075872

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