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Sycamore officials are mulling over what can be done about Sycamore Fire Station 1, a 66-year-old building that Sycamore Fire Chief Bart Gilmore said has myriad issues on Friday.

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Rep. Underwood opens office in Sandwich

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com

Sandwich resident Rich Wilke knows that U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, wants to hear what her constituents have to say.

Wilke attended Saturday’s open house at Underwood’s new office at 207 E. Church St., Unit F, in Sandwich.

“I wanted to meet our representative because of what she’s done in Congress,” Wilke said. “I think she’s really concerned about her district. I really believe she has our best interest at heart.”

Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham also attended the open house.

“We’re glad to have her in our community,” he said.

Underwood said Sandwich always has been in the 14th District.

“But our other congressional offices were in West Chicago and Crystal Lake,” she said. “And those were drawn out of the district, so we had to move. So we opened up offices in Joliet and Sandwich.”

Underwood’s other office is at 116 N. Chicago St., Suite 201, in downtown Joliet. She appreciated that so many people attended the Sandwich open house.

“Sandwich is a great community,” she said. “As you know, the 14th District goes west, and so we wanted to make sure that, for the most part, every constituent can get to an office within an hour’s drive. That’s really my goal. This community is very welcoming, and we’re excited to be here. This is a brand-new office, and we’re really looking forward to serve folks who might need help with constituent services

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Hungrytown duo performing concert June 16 at the DeKalb library

DeKALB – The folk duo Hungrytown will perform an after-hours concert at the DeKalb Public Library. The library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb,

like Social Security benefits, Medicare, tax returns and passports. That’s what my team works on every day in this office. And so folks are welcome to stop in or give us a call if they need help.”

Underwood said she thought the open house went well. Those attending the open house were there for a variety of reasons.

“Some brought some legislation they were following or had some feedback about current events and some people

will hold the free concert at 6:30 p.m. June 16 in the library’s main lobby, according to a news release.

The duo will perform folk music. The doors to the library open at 6 p.m. Light refresh-

just wanted to say hi,” Underwood said. “We had people who were curious because I was in the neighborhood and wanted to see what we were doing here. I think it is interesting and kind of unusual, maybe, for a congressional office to be in a community this size. This is their office and we want people to be able to see and meet the staff and understand how we can help them.”

Sandwich has a population of 7,221, according to the 2020 census.

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, talks to constituents Saturday 3 during an open house at her new office in Sandwich.

Kari Frantzen and Sharon Pagoria, as well as scholarship recipients Aleksandra Savage and Cadence Goldstein.

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2023 Mimi Bryant Scholarship recipients announced from Somonauk, Sandwich high schools

SANDWICH – The Indian Valley Theatre announced that Emily Beckwith, Cadence Goldstein, Payton Penman, and Aleksandra Savage are the recipients of the 2023 IVT Mimi Bryant Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarships were presented during the senior award nights at Somonauk and Sandwich high schools, according to a news release.

The scholarship recipients performed in bands, choirs, and theater productions. The recipients also volunteered for various activities, attended accelerated and honors classes, and had a 3.6 or higher grade point average.

Beckwith is studying theater education at Illinois State University.

Savage will major in music or special education and minor in theater studies at NIU.

Goldstein plans on majoring in special education at Western Illinois University. Penman will study pre-med and biology at Evangel University.

Mimi Bryant was a founding member of the Indian Valley Theatre. Bryant was active both on stage and behind the scenes at the theatre. She was instrumental in giving actors a chance to perform and bringing community theater to the Fox Valley area.

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 info@indianvalleytheatre.com.

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ABOVE: Indian Valley Theatre Scholarship Committee member Kathie Hart poses for a photo with Payton Penman.

RIGHT: Mimi Bryan Scholarship recipient Emily Beckwith (from left) poses for a photo with scholarship committee members

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Northern Illinois Food Bank honors 40 years of helping others

By RICK WEST rwest@dailyherald.com

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is honoring, if not actually celebrating, its 40th anniversary of serving neighbors in need.

“We wanted to recognize the 40th anniversary, but we don’t want to say we’re celebrating it because we don’t want to celebrate that there’s been hunger in the community for over 40 years,” Chief Philanthropy Officer Maeven Sipes said. “We want to acknowledge the impact that the food bank, along with everybody that has come along beside us, has made over these last 40 years.”

To help mark the milestone, officials at the food bank held their first Founder’s Day event at the main office in Geneva a few weeks ago. More than 100 people attended a brief ceremony, took tours, worked volunteer shifts and saw the unveiling of a new outdoor reflection area in honor of their late founder Sister Rosemarie Burian, on what would have been her 87th birthday.

She founded the food bank in Carol Stream with a small group of likeminded volunteers who saw hungry people in their community.

“We didn’t have anything but Sister Rosemarie’s vision, we didn’t have a

staff, we didn’t have any money,” said Lois Sheridan, a founding board member. “And we had to convince people that there was in fact a need in DuPage County and other counties.”

Sheridan and her husband, Gerald, knew Sister Rosemarie from St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Wheaton, where they met many people dealing with food

insecurity.

“She wanted a place where people would feel welcome and get their needs met,” Sheridan said. “So she took a year sabbatical and planned this whole thing.”

Four decades later, Sheridan still has trouble believing what the food bank has become.

“They are so innovative,” she said. “Every time I go back they are doing something different to try harder to reach people and get the food to them. It’s just wonderful to see the growth and development.”

The reality of that growth is bittersweet, however.

“We always said we would be out of business in 10 years when the economy picked up, and you can see what has happened 40 years later,” she said. “The need is still growing exponentially. Thankfully the Northern Illinois Food Bank is there to serve it.”

Sister Rosemarie founded the food

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We want to acknowledge the impact that the food bank, along with everybody that has come along beside us, has made over these last 40 years.”

Maeven Sipes, Northern Illinois Food Bank Chief Philanthropy officer

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Food bank information booth taking place June 14 at the DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a Northern Illinois Food Bank information booth on available food bank resources.

The library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb, will hold the booth from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 14 in the library’s main lobby, according to a news release. The booth is free and open to the public.

The booth will provide resource flyers

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bank with the idea of rescuing food that was going to waste and getting it to people who needed it. The way they get their food has evolved over the years, and now Sipes says the focus is on how they get it to their neighbors.

“We’re still all about getting enough food out that’s nutritious and that people want, but it’s the experience, and it’s how are we doing that with dignity,” Sipes said. “And how are we reaching people that we might not have been able to be reached before because of barriers or just not knowing us or not feeling comfortable coming.”

The Northern Illinois Food Bank works with more than 900 food pantries, mobile food truck markets, soup kitchens and feeding programs to provide 80 million meals a year to people across 13 counties.

The food bank also does direct distributions, including at the new Winnebago Community Market in Rockford, as well as operates a mobile

on local soup kitchens, shelters, youth and senior feeding programs and food pantries. SNAP application information is also available. No registration is required to attend.

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that brings manufacturers, local and corporate grocers, area farmers, corporations, foundations and individuals together to donate food and funds.

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market program with trucks that distribute from parking lots. There’s also My Pantry Express, an online food pantry started, quite presciently, in 2019 before the pandemic.

All told, the food bank now serves more than 500,000 people each month –more than at the height of the pandemic.

Sipes said the numbers speak to food bank’s ability to get the word out and increase access.

“But it also speaks to the fact that a lot of families are still struggling and stuff is really expensive right now,” she said. “We want to make sure we have the food available for people when they’re finally able to have the courage to come and ask for help, but we want to make sure that they’re feeling dignified in how they’re doing that.”

Sheridan said it’s the ethos of “empowering neighbors” that makes the food bank special.

“It’s not saying we’re reaching down to lift somebody up, which implies superiority,” she said. “It’s ‘empowering neighbors,’ we’re all in this together, and I just love that.”

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What’s up with Sycamore’s downtown fire station?

City mulls future of 66-year-old building

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – With no air conditioning in the living quarters – and a 66-yearold boiler that went down at least twice over the past winter – Sycamore officials are mulling over the future Sycamore Fire Station No. 1.

The 66-year-old building at 535 DeKalb Ave. downtown is not compliant with Americans With Disabilities Act regulations, contains asbestos and is heated by a boiler as old as the building, Sycamore Fire Chief Bart Gilmore said in May.

Firefighters manning the station slept in the cold three times during the winter when the boiler went down. Within the past month, an air conditioning unit in the station’s living quarters broke, Gilmore said. Replacing it will cost $12,000, Gilmore said, a cost that he and the city would prefer to not incur if there’s going to be a renovation or new station is built in the near future.

For now, a handful of portable air conditioners and heavy duty fans are trying to cool the second floor living quarters in Sycamore Fire Station 1, but the indoor air becomes hot and humid on even relatively mild weathered days.

Bill Reynolds, a Sycamore firefighter, paramedic and paramedic coordinator, said the conditions of the building are impacting the department’s response times to emergency events. Recently, there was a sewer backup in the building that Reynold was working to remedy when an emergency call came in.

“It splashed back at me, and just then we got another call. So I’m with raw sewage and we had to go out,” Reynolds said, before clarifying he washed off the sewage ahead responding to the emergency.

Reynolds and Gilmore said one of the more difficult nuances of the building is the height of the engine bay. Sycamore Fire pays extra to modify it’s fire engines so that they can be fit in the station’s about 12-foot garage bays.

During a May 15 Sycamore City Council meeting, Kluber Architects told city officials they estimate it would cost between $12.7 and $15 million to reno-

vate the current 66-year-old fire station, or $11.4 and $13.6 million to build a new station elsewhere.

On June 5, City Manager Michael Hall said the city has four options. Option one is to do nothing, option two would be to deal with the repercussions of maintenance that was deferred in 2017. The cost of the deferred maintenance was $1.5 million in 2017 but has risen to an estimated $3 million, largely due to inflation, city and Kluber officials said.

Rebuilding on the site of the current fire station is the third option but it would cost about $3 to $4 million more than building a new station in a new location, take a year longer, could cost millions of dollars to relocate the fire station while a new one is built at the current location on DeKalb Avenue, according to city documents.

“One of my biggest concerns after hearing the report last time was that, in order to do any sort of real significant rehab in Station 1 as it currently sits you’re going to have to displace the fire department somehow,” Ward 1 Alder-

person Alan Bauer said. “And I just worry – number one – that that possibly could create some health issues if they’re still in there at all. Number two, whether it would impact their response time.”

The fourth option is to build an entirely new fire station and, according to city documents created after the presentation from Kluber Architects, that is estimated to cost between $10 and $12 million.

How to pay for it

Sycamore Finance Director Brien

Martin said the city’s been in communication with financial advisory firm Speer Financial Corporation and Beyer & Associates. The firm provided the city with information on bonds and what finances could look like if Sycamore borrowed $10 million, meant to be repaid in 20 years.

Martin said a 30-year loan would allow the city to make lower annual payments, but that plan would cause the city to accrue double the amount of interest as a 20-year plan. A 10-year

plan, however, would require annual payments he called exorbitantly high.

Martin cautioned the numbers he referenced still were preliminary, but said funding would most likely need to be shored up through a local tax levy.

Both of the preliminary loan estimates provided to city officials would require Sycamore to make an average annual payment of more than $730,000, and necessitate a little over a $0.13 increase to the city’s property tax levy rate.

Martin said a tax levy rate increase of that size could cost homeowners with homes valued at $200,000 about $191 a year. The cost of option two – addressing differed maintenance at Fire Station No. 1 – could cost the owner of a similarly valued home about $97 a year through property taxes.

Martin said those numbers aren’t likely to see sharp changes once the financing set.

Although the City Council hasn’t voted on any plans yet for the future of

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Sycamore Fire Chief Bart Gilmore looks at a 66-year-old boiler Friday in the basement of Sycamore Fire Station No. 1. Gilmore said the boiler broke down a couple of times this past winter – temperatures inside the stations living quarters got as low as 40 degrees.

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DeKalb Elks Lodge to host lighting ceremony June 14

DeKALB – The DeKalb Elks Lodge 765 will host a lighting ceremony for the new DeKalb Veterans Memorial for Flag Day. The ceremony will be held at 8 p.m. June 14 at the memorial, 209 S. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, according to a news release.

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the fire station, general consensus among elected officials have leaned toward building a new station at a new location.

“I don’t see that really anything but [option] four really makes sense,” Ward 2 Alderperson Chuck Stowe said. “I mean I can’t see putting in $4 to $5 million just for deferred maintenance when you can get a new station for $12 [million].”

Ward 3 Alderperson Nancy Copple and Ward 4 Alderperson Virginia Sherrod agreed with Stowe.

Ward 4 Alderperson Benjamin Bumpus said he’s not convinced that a new station is the best option. Bumpus said he agrees with Stowe’s point, especially after touring the station, but is still

Attendees can learn about the memorial and view service members names.

Participants also will be able to learn about purchasing an inscribed brick, a flag and pole, a military bench and sponsorships.

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wrestling with the financial implications.

“I’m torn, because I took a tour ... and I can’t argue against what I saw,” Bumpus said. “I’m struggling with what I’m hearing ... at least two more years before the shovel hits the ground, two more years of figuring out how we’re going to use our engines in this building, our employees in this building. How are we going to survive in those two years, I’m not even understanding that.”

Reynolds said he believes all of the members of the Sycamore Fire Department “want to do right, and be fiscally responsible and frugal,” but he also think’s its time something is done about the aging fire station.

“That can’s been kicked down the road long enough that we have to do something in order to kind of get us to the next level,” said Reynolds, a 20-year veteran of Sycamore Fire.

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LOOKING BACK

1923 – 100 YEARS AGO

Montgomery Purviance, of Huntington, Ind., was Wednesday fined $10.00 and costs by Judge W. H. L. Rowe, for driving a hearse in a reckless manner. Purviance was going east at the time he was arrested and it is understood that he was not carrying a passenger. It is seldom that a hearse driver is arrested for reckless driving and this is the first time that state highway patrol office O. N. Barson has picked up a hearse driver.

Examinations for those who were behind in their work at the time of the final tests in the rural schools, were held in the office of the county superintendent of schools in this city today. Those in charge state there was many persons who were compelled to take the exams for entrance into high school and for promotion in the grades.

Quite a noticeable change was apparent today when the new regulation was formally adopted by auto drivers in regard to the parking rules, which were observed for the first time today. No cars were seen backed in, all had about the same angle of 45 degrees to the curb. In the past, much trouble was experienced and many times an accident was blamed because of this form of parking. In this manner now no fault can be found in the parking of cars along the streets.

Milton George of Shabbona has resigned his place on the village board as Marshal.

The streets of Fairdale

are to be oiled in the near future.

As Thursday is the nationally recognized Flag Day, all those in the city who have the national emblem will no doubt have it placed out in a conspicuous position. In the store fronts the flags will play an important part as every legal holiday the DeKalb stores seem to sense the feeling and show their true spirit of enthusiasm and patriotism by a flag display.

1948 – 75 YEARS AGO

At 9:30 o’clock this morning the fire department was called to Ninth and Prospect streets where the tar kettle being used by the city street crew had flared. The danger was quickly ended and the truck returned to the station.

Two items were on the Sycamore police book today. One was stolen articles from the Elmwood Cemetery and the other was a Sycamore man being fined heavily for reckless driving on State Street. The articles stolen from the cemetery were reported on Sunday, but it was thought that they were taken sometime during the week. Stolen were: Three urns, one large cement type and one basket of flowers. The motorist of Sycamore was fined $50 and costs on Sunday before Justice of the Peace Arthur Taylor, for reckless driving.

White’s General Store of Kirkland is going out of business due to the liquidation of the MacQueen estate. W. H. Ball, operator of the store, was unable to get a satisfactory lease of the store building.

A load of Hereford steers, owned by Robert White of

Waterman, sold at the Chicago yards Wednesday for $38 per hundredweight, an all-time high price for the month of June and the top since the January peak of $41.26. The cattle were purchased by a New York restaurant supply house. They topped the market high of the previous day by $1.50 per hundred.

Two city trucks were damaged yesterday when a tree fell across the cabs and hoods of the vehicles. A city crew of workmen were cutting down a tree between Tenth and Eleventh Streets on Franklin when a gust of wind caught the tree and it fell across the city vehicles.

A merchant in Sycamore upon learning that it would be impossible to hold Kid’s Day this summer has started some preparation of his own to provide the children of his neighborhood with a special event. It will feature some entertainment and refreshments. This affair has been planned for the latter part of June.

With the announcement yesterday that a few boys from Sycamore will have a chance to build their soap box racer and have it entered in a race in DeKalb, interest has surpassed expectations. Next year Sycamore will put in a bid to hold a race. There is a drastic shortage of wheels this year and the invitation from DeKalb indicates more than just a taken effort. It’s a pretty nice thing to have both of these city’s Chamber of Commerce working for one cause, instead of against one another.

1973 – 50 YEARS AGO

Jack Goldman of the architectural firm, Fields, Goldman and Magee of Mt. Vernon, hired by the DeKalb School district for work on three new schools and additions to five others, is working on a preliminary study of schematic design as more than 50 preliminary designs have already been discarded. There will be an open house tonight at 8:30 at McAuley Hall, second floor east, at which the community may examine preliminary drawings

for both the Jefferson School addition and the northwest school.

The work schedule for Skylab’s astronauts was shortened by two hours today to let them go to bed earlier and gradually adjust to an early bird schedule for the final week of the four week mission. The scheduling change will prepare Charles “Pete” Conrad, Joseph P. Kerwin and Paul J. Weitz for a return to earth June 22 four hours earlier than originally planned.

A pizza picnic at the home of Judy (Mrs. John) Cassani was held to kick off the summer volunteer service program of Candy Stripers. Volunteers are high school girls who work in various areas of service at DeKalb Public Hospital. The Candy Stripers were presented long stemmed red roses in recognition of at least 50 hours of service.

1998 - 25 YEARS AGO

There’s a lake just blocks from downtown Sycamore that few residents even know exists. The lake, or the Lake Property as it’s officially known, is located just beside Sycamore’s sewage treatment plant on North Cross Street, an area infrequently inhabited by people. The mostly unused city property now is being screened as a possible public park.

A stack of rotting railroad ties that had sat for years in an east side residential neighborhood have finally been removed. The ties had cluttered the north end of Prairie Street for as long as anyone can remember and had become a home for alley cars, rats and any number of rodents. The ties had been left there years ago after the ownership of the east-west line changed hands. But nobody knows for sure exactly when the ties were stacked there. The ties reached as high as 6 feet and stretched about 75 yards in length.

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The 500 block of East Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, looking south in January 1946.

Symptoms suggestive of cataracts

The eyes are amazing organs that utilize various parts working in conjunction with one another. When working correctly, eyes enable crisp vision and process a vast array of vivid hues. When the eyes are compromised by illness or other conditions, various impairments may be the culprit.

Cataracts often affect aging individuals. The American Academy of Ophthalmology¨ says a cataract forms when the natural lens in the eye, which is responsible for refracting light rays that come in the eye to help a person see, becomes cloudy. As a result, vision can be compromised and seem like a person is looking through a foggy or dirty car windshield, says the AAO.

The National Eye Institute advises that cataracts are common as people get older. More than half of Americans age 80 years or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove cataracts. Cataracts may initially produce mild symptoms of blurry or hazy vision, or surroundings may seem less colorful. Over time, cataracts can lead to vision loss if not treated. The following are some common symptoms of cataracts:

• Cloudy or blurry vision that still occurs despite the usage of corrective prescription glasses or contact lenses

• Colors look faded

• Compromised night vision

• Halos appearing around lights

• Oncoming headlights, lamps, or sunlight seem too bright

• Double vision

• Frequent changes to visit prescriptions

Researchers have identified certain things that may contribute to the changes that occur in the lenses that lead to the formation of cataracts. Exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun or other sources is a main risk factor. Diabetes, hypertension, obesity, smoking, prolonged use of corticosteroid medications, and other factors come into play as well.

All About Vision says cataracts can be broken down into various types, and some are much more common than others.

• Nuclear: These cataracts are the most common and form in the center of the lens, gradually worsening.

• Cortical: Cortical cataracts generally start as spoke-like opaque areas at the edges of the lens that grow inward. They tend to be responsible for more night glare.

• Congenital: Some people are born with cataracts.

• Trauma-induced: These cataracts form anywhere and often develop into a rosette shape.

• Post subcapsular cataracts: Initially developing at the central back surface of the lens, these cataracts often develop faster than other types. Vision around bright light and colors is affected.

Eye doctors generally diagnose cataracts during dilated eye exams. The NEI says anyone age 60 or older should get dilated eye exams every one to two years. Surgery may be recommended only at the point when cataracts start to severely interfere with daily activities. Until then, people can mitigate cataracts by updating eyeglass prescriptions, turning lights up when possible and wearing anti-glare sunglasses.

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Give DeKalb County raises $1.8M at annual nonprofit event

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – The 10th annual Give DeKalb County nonprofit fundraiser raised $1.8 million – more than it has any other year, officials with the DeKalb County Community Foundation said.

Coordinated through the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, a program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation, Give DeKalb County has grown into a fundraiser that nonprofits in DeKalb County have come to appreciate. More than 140 nonprofits were aided through community support during the 24-hour giving period.

“The 10-year anniversary of Give DeKalb County did not disappoint. The growth of this event is impressive; however, even more important is the impact Give DeKalb County has in our communities,” Executive Director of the DeKalb County History Center Michelle Donahoe said in a news release. “Organizations of all sizes can do more and offer better services because of Give DeKalb County. We are very fortunate to have this opportunity in our county. Thank you to all who participated.”

During the May fundraiser, 2,836

people made 8,306 individual donations to area nonprofits through Give DeKalb County. More than $1 million was raised before 4:30 p.m. on the day of the fundraiser, the earliest the fundraiser has reached a $1 million milestone.

Additionally, more than $1 million

reserve

of the total was donated through mail-in donations, which opened days before the 24-hour event.

DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership Director Ben Bingle said he believes events like Give DeKalb County don’t happen elsewhere and touted DeKalb County residents’

unique and welcome generosity.

“May 4 was an incredible day full of energy and generosity,” Bingle said. “We appreciate everyone who donated during Give DeKalb County and are excited to see these impactful funds put to work within the nonprofit community.”

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Nonprofit representatives, donors and community foundation staff pose for a photo May 4 at the DeKalb County Community Foundation during Give DeKalb County.

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DeKalb Park District summer concert series begin June 13

DeKALB – The DeKalb Park District will begin its summer concert series with the Rockin’ with Ronnie: Kids’ Concerts in the Park.

The concert series will be held from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. beginning June 13 at the Hopkins Park Bandshell, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, according to a news release.

Admission to the concerts is free and open to the public.

The concert includes a performance by Istvan and His Imaginary Band. The series also will include performances by Miss Jamie’s Farm on July 18 and Todd Downing’s Tall Tales and Silly Songs on Aug. 8.

The DeKalb Municipal Band’s 169th concert season begins at 7:30 p.m. June 13 at Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. The concert will feature soloist Gavin Wilson. To view the band’s performance schedule, visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar.

The Music at the Mansion series will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays June 21 through Aug. 2 at the Ellwood House Museum, 420 Linden Place, DeKalb. Pre-show entertainment begins

at 6:30 p.m. Beer, wine, beverages, food and snack are available for purchase. Overflow parking will be located at Clinton Rosette Middle School, 650 N. First St., DeKalb.

For information, visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar or call 815-758-6663.

DeKalb 4-H Foundation’s annual drive-thru dinner set for June 28

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County 4-H Foundation and DeKalb Area Pork Producers will host their annual pork chop drive-thru dinner to support the DeKalb County 4-H program.

The drive-thru will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. June 28 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Building, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore, according to a news release.

The dinner includes two pork chops, pasta salad, baked beans, a roll and applesauce. The cost is $15 per ticket. Tickets must be bought by June 20. To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/DeKalb4H or the DeKalb County Extension Office, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore. Tickets also are available from 4-H club or foundation board members. For information, call 815-758-8194.

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DeKALB – The Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois presented its recognition awards during its annual meeting April 29 at the NIU Barsema Alumni Visitors Center, 231 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, according to a news release.

The Hall of Fame Award was presented to Sylvia Shaff. The award recognizes a lifetime commitment to the Girl Scout movement in the GSNI. Shaff supported the Girl Scouts by advocating for community Girl Scouts, volunteering in various roles, and financially supporting GSNI.

The President’s Award recognizes a service-delivery team’s or committee’s efforts in support of delivering the Girl

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Genoa student receives North Rehab health and wellness scholarship

GENOA – Maya Garcia is the recipient of Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists 2023 Health and Wellness Scholarship.

Garcia was selected for her achievements in athletics, academics, extracur-

Scout Leadership Experience.

Teams recognized include the Aztec Service Unit Twilight Camp Committee, Chippewa Service Unit Program Aide Training Committee, Cookie Rally Team 2022, Park North Stateline Service Unit, Genesis and Vega Day Camp Committee, GSNI Special Teaching and Enrichment Workshops Committee, and Spring River Service Unit Recruitment Committee.

The Honor Pin recognizes an individual’s service in delivering Girl Scout leadership experience support. The pin was awarded to Shannon Baird, Jennifer Hauch, Marianne Koeppen, Jessica Stobart, Janey Welch and Cheri Wickert.

The Appreciation Pin recognizes an individual’s service in delivering Girl

ricular activities and choice to pursue a health care field career, according to a news release.

She recently graduated from Genoa-Kingston High School.

Garcia was a member of her high school’s soccer team, competitive and sideline cheerleading teams, drama team and concert and marching bands. She

Scout leadership experience support. The pin’s recipients include Erin Berry, Bobbie Bredemeier, Randi Bryant, Sharon Ettlie, Vicki Farbo, Jacqueline Fox, Amanda Guffey, Ann Kidd, Pattie Klassen, Debbie Mann, Denise Mercuri, Rebecca Spindler, Melissa Toltzman and Kari West.

The Volunteer of Excellence Award recognizes volunteers who provided service while implementing the Girl Scout leadership experience. The award was presented to Christina Adams, Racheal Asencio, Jyoti Bammi, Melissa Bardzinski, Heather Benoit, Bobbi Brown, Veronica Bruhl, Amber Cech, Amber Combs, Shay Cooper, Shannon Cozzens, Christina Davison, Sara Fair, Sophie Gaziano, Maggie Griswold, Shawn Guffey, Sarah Hab-

was also part of the National Honor Society, the National Technical Honor Society, the student advisory club, the international club and the future problem-solving club. Garcia volunteered at Cogs Run and in the high school guidance office.

Garcia received her CNA certificate in 2022. She will major in nursing at

ben, Linda Harbacek, Melanie Healey, Amanda Hollowell, Nicole Johnson, Heidi Kuhls-Freese, Sara LaDeur, Carrie Lapidus, Nancy Lopez, Amanda Ludwig, Kristin Maksymiw, Susan Markunas, Kimberlie Mattern, Kelly McCleary, Heather Moore, Vanessa Nava, Dara Nelson, Gloria Olson, Ryan O’Reilly, Lisa Perrault, Kimberly Ramge, Cecilia Rygula, Sarah Sandrok, Robin Shaff, Carrie Turner, Jessica Wettstein, Sandra White, Christine Woodard, Lisa Yepsen, Kelli Zetzl and Carmella Zigler.

The Girl Scouts work together through various programs to meet new challenges, find their voices and make changes.

For information, visit girlscouts.org or call 844-476-4463.

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SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Music

Boosters recently received $425 from the DeKalb Drama and Arts Club.

The check was presented to the Sycamore Music Boosters on May 18, according to a news release.

The donation will go towards supporting the Sycamore Music Department and students. The check was given to music boosters president Jenelle Robers

by club president Patricia Faivre and treasurer Lynn Neeley.

The DeKalb Drama and Arts Club is a philanthropic group part of the DeKalb Women’s Club. The Sycamore Music Boosters supports students in kindergarten through 12 music programs offered within Sycamore School District 427.

For information, visit sycamoremusicboosters.com.

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Photo provided by the Sycamore Music Boosters Lynn Neeley (from left) poses for a photo with Patricia Faivre and Jenelle Robers.

Community runs out to support CASA DeKalb County at annual 5K

By MADELAINE VIKSE

Shaw Local News Network correspondent

SYCAMORE – Attendees supported a good cause in a colorful way at the annual CASA DeKalb County 5K Color Run, meant to raise funds to support the nonprofit’s efforts to provide advocates for children going through the local court system.

The DeKalb County chapter of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a nonprofit that advocates for children and have experienced abuse and neglect who are going through the local court system.

“Not only is it a good time for families to come and runners to come, but it also then supports the mission of CASA DeKalb County,” said Jill Olson, executive director for CASA DeKalb County.

Olson said there were about 140 runners and 45 volunteers at the event, which raised $12,000 for the organization.

The Color Run began at 8:30 a.m. June 3 at the Sycamore Middle School, 150 Maplewood Drive.

The family-friendly event also offered a little competition: Aiden McAdams placed first with a time of 20 minutes, 50 seconds, while Kayla Janish placed first for the women’s category

with a time of 24 minutes, 42 seconds.

“It was warm, the crowd is great,” said Michael Sager, a Genoa resident.

“Everybody was cheering everybody on.”

All proceeds from the CASA Color

Run support the chapter’s advocacy on

Madelaine Vikse for Shaw Local News Network Runners get covered in color at a color station near the end of the course during CASA DeKalb County’s annual 5K Color Run on June 3. The color run started at 8:30 a.m. at the Sycamore Middle School, 150 Maplewood Drive.

See COLOR RUN on page 17

Kishwaukee United Way earmarks $160K to local nonprofit partners

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DeKALB – Kishwaukee United Way’s Board of Directors has allocated $160,000 to 17 of their partner agencies.

With an intentional focus on its three impact areas – health, education and income – the need for services continues to increase, according to a news release from the organization.

The nonprofit’s Board of Directors recently allocated $$28,500 to education agencies, $61,000 to financial stability agencies and $70,500 to health agencies, according to the release.

The top dollars went to Voluntary Action Center at $25,000, Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) at $25,000, Hope Haven at $15,000, Safe Passage at $15,000, Children’s Learning Center at $10,000, and Barb Food Mart at $10,000, according to the release.

Kishwaukee United Way raises funds through corporate partners and workplace campaigns. The partner -

ships afford an opportunity for small and incremental donations from employees to be amplified by their employers and make a significant impact in the local community.

United Way has 21 official partner agencies, all of which have been evaluated by the Board of Directors and undergo an annual review process to assure financial stability as well as intentional community impact.

Kishwaukee United Way raised more than $14,000 with May’s annual countywide fundraiser Give Dekalb County, according to the release. The nonprofit announced those will directly go to allocation payments to the partner agencies.

Anyone interested in learning more about workplace campaigns or how to make an impact through Kishwaukee United Way is invited to email Michele Vaughn, Kishwaukee United Way executive director and president at drvaughn@kishunitedway.com.

Visit kishwaukeeunitedway.com for more information.

Network Runners are greeted with clouds of color by volunteers at a color station during CASA

County’s annual 5K Color Run on June 3. Jill Olson, executive director for CASA DeKalb County, said there were about 45 volunteers at the color run.

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behalf of children in DeKalb County.

Olson said the money is used to support training for new and existing advocates on what to do and how to advocate for children.

“If we can put on an event where it’s getting people to know about the organization, learn about it, in more of a fun, happy, super fun way, then it’s great,” said Caroline Menzer, an intern for CASA DeKalb County. “It’s just an awesome way to kind of get people to know about the organization.”

Karyn and Bill Petersen were volunteers for the Color Run at a water station along the course.

“Over the past couple of years, we’ve realized how important it is to give back and how fortunate we are and CASA’s such a phenomenal program, we need to be voices for our children,” Karyn Petersen said.

“My godson was adopted and CASA DuPage County was a big part of it, so I wanted to support our local CASA as well,” said Joe Hillyer, a Sycamore resident.

The next upcoming event for CASA DeKalb County is its 50 Men Who Cook on Aug. 12.

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Make a lighted letter for Father’s Day at DeKalb library June 15

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for patrons to create lighted letters for Father’s Day. The library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb, will hold the workshop at 3 p.m. June 15 in the library’s 309 Creative room, according to a news release.

The workshop is free and intended for teens and adults.

Attendees will be able to create paper marquee letters with fairy lights. Laptops are being provided. Due to limited space, the workshop is first come, first served. For information, email techdesk@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2851.

Create your own slime June 17 at the DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a family science program for patrons to create their own slime.

The library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb, will hold the event at 10 a.m. June 17 in the library’s south parking lot, according to a news release.

The program is free and open to the public.

Attendees can create various types of slime. Sprinklers will be available,

weather-permitting. Participants are encouraged to wear bathing suits or clothes that can get wet. Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The program is limited to 12 families. Registration is required to attend. To register, visit dkpl.org.

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

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DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will offer an outdoor story time and hike event for families with children.

The story time will be held at 10 a.m. June 16 at Merritt Prairie, 14401 Keslinger Road, DeKalb, according to a news release.

The event is free and open to the public. The story will be read by the library’s children’s librarian. A 40-minute hike is being held after the story. The hike will be led by DeKalb County Forest Preserve Naturalists. The prairie does not have bathroom facilities. Patrons are encouraged to plan ahead. No registration is required to attend.

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

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Born: January 10, 1954

Died: May 25, 2023

Patricia Crumpacker, 69, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at her son’s home in Davis Junction. She was born January 10, 1954, in Elmhurst, Illinois the daughter of John J. and Eleanor H. (Johnson) Garvin.

Patricia was a graduate of Elgin High and Elgin Community College. she was a dental assistant for 20yrs followed by 15yrs as a secretary for the Dean’s Office in the College of Education at NIU. Patricia was a long time attendee of the Crossview Church in DeKalb. She loved her grandchildren more than anything and enjoyed watching them grow. She is survived by her children, Nicole

(Michael) Lovell, Joshua (Cailin) Crumpacker and Jacob (Crystal) Crumpacker; grandchildren, Christopher (Justine) Lovell, Ian (Lauren) Lovell, Brandon Lovell, Erik Lovell, Jason Crumpacker, Gabriel Crumpacker, Ella Crumpacker, Declan Crumpacker, Alexandra Fry, Donovan Crumpacker, and Elizabeth Crumpacker; five great-grandchildren; two sisters Kathleen Skrip, and Eileen Garvin, and two brothers John P (Dorothy) Garvin and Terry (Sherri) Garvin; and many nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her parents, John J. Garvin and Eleanor H. Garvin; her son, Jason M. Crumpacker along with her husband, Larry Crumpacker.

memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Crumpacker Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.

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Auctioneers:

PUBLIC NO TICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Fore closure and Sale ente re d in the above cause on 03/23/2023, the Sheriff of De Kalb 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 de signated 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 re al estate:

PIN 08-28-272-009

Improved with Single Fami ly Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

Publis her'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 disc rimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handic ap, familial stat us or nati onal origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial stat us includes children unde r 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 acce pt any advertising for real estate whic h is in violat io n of the law. Ou r readers are he reby informed that all dwellings advertised in this ne wspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis To complain of discrimination call HUD 1- 800-669-9777 Hearing impaired numbe r is 1-800-927-9275

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNT YSYCAMORE, IL LINOIS

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

Acquisition Trust PLAINTIFF Vs Mark T. Mc Anly a/k/a Mark

T. Mc Anly ; 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 Fore closure and Sale ente re d in the above cause on 03/23/2023, the Sheriff of De Kalb 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 de signated 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 re al 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

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 Relie f Fund, whic h is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction ther eof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subjec t property is subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments, or spec ial 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 afte r 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and le gal fees due under The Condominium Property Ac t, 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 require d to pay any asse ssment and le gal fe es due under the Condominium Property Ac t, 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 Purc haser shall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Published in The MidWeek, May 31, 2023

June 7, 14, 2023

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

DEFENDANTS

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:

LOT 43 IN OVERLOOK

POINTE P.U.D. PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF

EAST 1/2 OF THE

1/4 OF

TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF

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.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDAN CE

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.

I3221218

Published in The MidWeek, May 31, 2023 June 7, 14, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF vs UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF JAMES M. GLASS; SCOTT BECKER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FO R JAMES M. GLASS, DECEASED; JAMES ALLEN GLASS A/K/A JAMES GLASS; WILL IAM GLASS; DAVID ANDREW GLASS; JEAN ANN GLASS-LAPORTE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANT NO. 2022FC000037

PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF JAMES M. GLASS; WILLIAM GLASS; and UN KNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 23rd Judicial Circuit, DeKalb County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit:

THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THE FORE GOING IN STRUMENT IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

LOT 10 IN THOMPSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DEKALB ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S O FFICE OF DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ON APRI L 19, 1897 IN BOOK "C" OF PLATS, PAGE 8, SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS RESTRICTIONS, AND COVENANTS OF RECORD, IF ANY.

COMMON ADDRESS:

725 S. 4th Street, Dekalb IL 60115

P.I.N.:

08-22-479-028 and which said mortgage was signed by JAMES M. GLASS (DECEASED), Mortgagor, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC., as Mort ga gee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb Co unty as Document No 2006012209; and for

08-22-479-028

and which said mortgage was signed by JAMES M. GLASS (DECEASED), Mortgagor, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC. as Mort ga gee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb Co unty as Document No 2006012209; and for such ot her relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of DeKalb County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in DeKalb County at 133 W. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178 on or before July 7, 2023, default may be entered agai nst you at any time afte r that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint

E-Filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-fili ng, visi t http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ faq/gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk's offic e.

Johnson, Blumberg & Associates LLC

30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602

Email: ilpleadings@ johnsonblumberg.com

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

JB&A # IL 22 9294

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(Published in The MidWeek, June 7, 14, 21, 2023)