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Danny Cork, (seated left) from Burlington, displays his 1917 20 horsepower Minneapolis steam-powered tractor during the Sycamore Steam Show Thursday, Aug. 10, at Taylor Marshall Farm in Sycamore.

See story, page 6.

Photo by Mark Busch –mbusch@shawmedia.com

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Canine distemper uptick in DeKalb County, health officials warn, with tips for your dogs

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DeKalb County health officials are warning dog owners about an increase of canine distemper cases recorded in the area and how to best keep pups safe.

The DeKalb County Animal Control department has seen an increase in cases of confirmed canine distemper virus found in raccoons and skunks tested after displaying abnormal neurologic signs, according to a news release from the DeKalb County Health Department. Canine distemper outbreaks in local raccoon populations can signal increased risk for pet dogs in the area.

Canine distemper is a contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of puppies and dogs, health officials said. The virus also can be found in wildlife such as foxes, wolves, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, mink and ferrets. In wildlife, infection with canine distemper closely resembles rabies.

Puppies and dogs most often become infected through airborne exposure such as sneezing or coughing from an infected dog or wild animal. The virus also can be transmitted by shared food and water bowls and equipment, health officials said.

Infected dogs can shed the virus for months, and mother dogs can pass the virus through the placenta to their puppies.

All dogs are at risk, however puppies younger than 4 months old and dogs that have not been vaccinated against canine distemper are at increased risk of acquir-

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ing the disease, health officials said. Distemper is often fatal, and dogs that survive usually have permanent, irreparable nervous system damage. Vaccination is crucial in preventing canine distemper. DeKalb County health officials shared details about how to vaccinate your dog or other animals, including ferrets:

• A series of vaccinations is administered to puppies to increase the likelihood of building immunity when the immune system has not yet fully matured.

• Avoid gaps in the immunization schedule and make sure distemper vaccinations are up to date.

• Avoid contact with infected animals and wildlife.

• Use caution when socializing pup -

pies or unvaccinated dogs at parks, puppy classes, obedience classes, doggy day care and other places where dogs can congregate.

• Pet ferrets should be vaccinated against canine distemper using a USDA-approved ferret vaccine.

DeKalb County Animal Control responds to sick or injured wildlife during normal working hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for skunk removal, which requires special services, according to the health department.

After hours calls for sick or injured and all nuisance wildlife will need to be managed through a wildlife removal service for a fee. A list of wildlife removal companies can be found at health.dekalbcounty.org/services/animal-control/

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Increase in contagious disease recorded in raccoons and skunks, could spread

Mark Busch file photo – mbusch@shawmedia.com DeKalb County health officials are warning dog owners about an increase of canine distemper cases recorded in the area and how to best keep pups safe.

DeKalb superintendent: New elementary school remains vital for north side students

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – DeKalb School District 428 leaders are grappling with how to rally more community support as plans to build a new elementary school move forward, leading to recent talks with city leaders.

The district recently approved a $1.86 million lease-to-purchase agreement with Northern Illinois University as the latest step in a $33 million plan to turn NIU’s School of Nursing building into a new elementary school. District leaders next hosted a planning session to give an update to city and community leaders on the new elementary school building that is anticipated to be ready for the 2025-26 school year.

Superintendent Minerva Garcia-Sanchez said it’s clear that a new elementary school is needed.

“There’s an education building desert … [in] the north corridor,” Garcia-Sanchez said. “In that area, about 33% of our students that attend our schools live in that area. But guess what? They get on a bus every day, and they traverse the city different directions. Maybe even go to Malta to go to school.”

The district, however, doesn’t intend to do away with busing students to DeKalb schools entirely, officials said. A demographer for the district is projecting that an estimated 500 additional students could become residents of the city in the future.

The property, 1240 Normal Road in DeKalb, is composed of a single-story, 24,000-square-foot building that, once expanded, will better accommodate a three-section elementary school sprawling across 9.1 acres. It is home to the former Roberts School that was owned by District 428 until it sold the building in 1987 to NIU for a Nursing School, which was later declared surplus property, school board documents show.

Discussions of opening up a new school in District 428 date back to 2005, officials said. But plans never materialized until this past spring, when the school board took its first steps to make it happen.

Garcia-Sanchez said the district also reports that more and more students are in need of special education services every year.

“People will say, ‘We should stop evaluating,’ ” Garcia-Sanchez said. “Well, that’s against the law. We have to evaluate our students. We have to make sure that we are giving them the appropriate learning accessibility and

that we are supporting them. That comes with a lot of wraparound services and that costs money.”

Garcia-Sanchez said all students deserve equitable access to education. She stressed that she wants the community to feel like they belong in the new school once it opens.

“We want to make sure that the building doesn’t look like it’s just being re-used but it looks like a community school and that they’re to feel welcome and safe as they go there and then that while they’re in there that they have what they need to be successful students and be able to matriculate to middle school,” Garcia-Sanchez said.

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes said he supports plans for the elementary school, and offered aid to the school district to help sway more residents to its cause.

“Well, I’ve got a few comments, a few questions. You’ve thrown a lot and you’re looking for champions to be able to help you counter any negativity that’s out there,” Barnes told district leaders. “I’ll tell you, I’ll definitely be a champion because there’s definitely a couple things that guide me being a champion. I know most of you know me. But I co-chaired the referendum to build a new high school and a new elementary school in Cortland and to bring equity to the best of our schools.”

Barnes served on the DeKalb school board beginning in 2011, when district leaders were finalizing bonds to finance what became DeKalb High School.

During the planning meeting, Barnes suggested having a special census conducted so that a more accurate count for the city’s population is obtained. He said he believes, under the current census count, that the city is missing out on a significant segment of the community, and in turn missing out on a significant amount of federal funding.

In the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 43,862. But the city’s population has since dropped to 40,290, according to the 2020 U.S. Census.

“It’s fascinating to me because … I know enrollment has been growing,” Barnes said.

In the district’s possession, the new elementary school building is meant to help reduce class sizes from 28 to 25 for grades K-5 and 35 to 30 for grades six through 12, as redistricting is intended to follow when budgets and facilities allow, according to school board documents.

City Manager Bill Nicklas agreed, saying the city would be interested in taking the lead with getting a special Census conducted.

“Remember when the census was taken, it was right in the middle of the COVID crisis,” Nicklas said.

Garcia-Sanchez said the district is fortunate to be in a position where it doesn’t need to go out to referendum to pay for a new elementary school’s acquisition and renovation costs, which amount to roughly $33.85 million.

The district primarily intends to use evidence-based funds from the state to pay for the project, officials said.

“The good thing is due to good business management, we’re able to fund a lot of this ourselves,” Garcia-Sanchez said. “Therefore it just makes good sense for our community to have the school.”

Garcia-Sanchez championed the district’s efforts to support students and their needs.

“By the time I retire, I want to be able to see that the district [is] in the hands that’ll be able to move forward and take students that we get, not just the ones that can stay because there’s housing,” she said. “I’m sorry maybe I’m a dreamer. Maybe that’s something. But if people live here, they want to go to a good school and all my schools are going to be good. And they are good, and they’re going to be better. How are we going to do that, though, if I don’t have the space to do that?”

Community members also are invited to upcoming public meetings seeking feedback about the planned elementary school. Families with elementary school-aged children are especially encouraged to attend, district officials said. Meetings will be Aug. 30, Oct. 26, Dec. 7, Feb. 22 and April 18, according to school board documents.

The district said it intends to communicate to the public about where to meet at a later date, but all the events will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

Megann Horstead – mhorstead@shawmedia.com

Superintendent Minerva Garcia-Sanchez speaks during a planning session Aug. 9 held by DeKalb School District 428.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Instrument ‘petting zoo’ to be held Aug. 20 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host an instrumental “petting zoo” featuring the JCC Chicago’s Violins of Hope.

The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 in the library’s Nancy D. Castle Collaboration Studio, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

Violins of Hope is a collection of 70 restored string instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust.

Patrons can view the instruments, including strings, winds and percussion, and learn their stories.

Because of limited space, the event is first come, first served.

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

Gregory King to perform Aug. 22 with DeKalb Municipal Band

DeKALB – Vocalist Gregory King will perform with the DeKalb Municipal Band at its final concert for its 169th concert season.

The free concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 in the Dee Palmer Bandshell at Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, according to a news release.

King will sing “Fly Me to the Moon,” “The Rainbow Connection” from “The Muppet Movie,” and “Pure Imagination” from “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”

Other music on the program will include “Irish Washerwoman,” “Candide” and “Tarantela.”

King graduated with a vocal music education degree and a French minor from Millikin University.

He has performed in various choral ensembles on three continents and is a member of the St. Charles Singers.

He is the choir director for Clinton Rosette Middle School in DeKalb.

Mr. Taps to dance at DeKalb Public Library on Aug. 19

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a dance performance by tap dancer Mr. Taps, Ayrie King III.

The performance will begin at 2 p.m. Aug. 19 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

King will perform tap dance routines and teach audience members how to tap.

No registration is required to attend. For information, email samanthah@ dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1701.

English speaking class set for Aug. 17 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a basic to intermediate class for patrons to learn English.

The class will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 17 in the library’s lower-level Zimmerman Meeting Room, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

The class is free and intended for adults and teens.

Attendees can learn vocabulary sets, pronunciation skills, and grammatical structures every month. The class will be conducted in English. All language speakers are welcome.

No registration is required to attend.

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

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Photo provided by Jewish Community Centers of Chicago

The Violins of Hope, Holocaust-era violins and other stringed instruments, are the private collection of Israeli violin makers Amnon and Avshalom (Avshi) Weinstein. Some like this one feature the Star of David on the back.

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Sycamore Steam Showca Se

SYCAMORE – The 66th annual Sycamore Steam Show, hosted by the Northern Illinois Steam Power Club, drew a crowd of more than 1,000 people on its first day.

The Northern Illinois Steam Power Club is an organization that seeks to preserve steam power and develop it as an educational hobby for the commu-

nity. The four-day show ran Friday through Sunday at Taylor Marshall Farm, 27707 Lukens Road, Sycamore.

The event showcased steam-powered tractors, vehicles and machines, and gave area families a chance to partake in a decades-long tradition to culminate the end of summer.

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Photos by Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.co

TOP LEFT: Some of the many tractors on display Aug. 10 during the Sycamore Steam Show at Taylor Marshall Farm in Sycamore. TOP RIGHT: Danny Cork of Burlington gets coal to shovel into the broiler of his 1917 20 horsepower Minneapolis steam-powered tractor Aug. 10. ABOVE: A steam-powered tractor gets ready to roll. LEFT: Lenny Stuba of Maple Park checks out one of the many tractors on display.

LOOKING BACK

1923 – 100 YEARS AGO

Crack swimmers, numbering about 16, will attempt to smash world records here Saturday afternoon at the community swimming pool, the A. A. U., to have full charge of each event. In the group coming to this city will be about ten men and six girls, all holders of records. Owing to the fact that our pool is of uniform depth and that it is over 100 yards long experts think that several new records will be made.

Announcement was made today that DeKalb is to have a new business enterprise that seems to be one to fill a long felt want. The firm of Kline & Phillips, composed of two well-known Aurora men, will open next Tuesday, in the building occupied by the C. A. & D. railway with its express department, a wholesale fruit and vegetable business. With the new firm established, local dealers will be able to purchase their fruit and vegetables locally instead of being dependent upon the South Water street commission men in Chicago.

Plans are now being made whereby trees and shrubbery will be planned at the community swimming pool this fall, carrying out the plans that were submitted to the DeKalb City Plan Commission early in the spring. When the pool was purchased last fall a large tract of land was also bought. It is this land that will be beautified so that in years to come the place will be one of the beauty as well as pleasure.

The people who know Ben Peck believe him to be getting fleshy and developing a double chin, but such is not the case. The double chin was developed in a hurry by one big bumble bee one day recently and Peck claims the bee was not satisfied with one jab, but took several and was still at it when he pulled it off his neck. The officer states that there is but one thing that will make him madder, and that is to have an auto driver tell him, after being stopped that he was driving but 20 when he was doing 40.

Fire plugs about town are being moved back to the sidewalk on corners where new pavement is being laid so as to allow a wider swing in making the turns. In many places that streets have been too narrow to allow ample room for autos turning the corners, and in order to remedy this it is necessary to move the

fire plugs back. This will be done in every instance where the corners are being widened.

1948 – 75 YEARS AGO

Another feature of the festival program of the DeKalb Municipal Band on Tuesday evening, Aug. 24, will be a brilliant display of fireworks, including an aerial display and set pieces. The festival is expected to attract several thousand to Hopkins Park. The DeKalb band was the first to incorporate fireworks with a music festival and each year the fireworks display is one of the important parts of the program.

A man, who was arrested by the DeKalb police late yesterday morning, was this morning sentenced to serve six months at Vandalia when he appeared before Justice of the Peace. E. L. Dunn. The man has been arrested several times of late for being drunk and disorderly and following his arrest yesterday a vagrancy charge was placed against him. He will be taken to the county jail in Sycamore and will be sent to Vandalia within a few days.

A highlight of the Ideal Industries Inc. picnic held Saturday was a sack race event which attracted a large group. Entertainment planned for adults and youngsters kept the crowd in a happy mood during the entire afternoon.

A box carrying 55,000 minnows and other bait was thrown on a side road near Route 51 north of Rochelle Thursday, leaving the road in a slippery

condition. A man from Waukegan was driving a Triangle Bait Company truck and was involved in a collision with an auto driven by a man from Davis Junction. The impact threw the box of minnows to the road.

The Glenn Stearns home in Ohio Grove has been given a new coat of paint.

Threshing by the old-fashioned method is not an easy job. W. J. Fitzgerald of Pierce Township is shocking grain of a bumper crop. The grain has been cut and bundled by a reaper. From there it is hauled to the threshing machine. This method has one advantage over combining in that the straw can be placed in a stack or blown into the barn. Most combines leave the straw scattered over the field where it can be raked and baled.

George Eychaner of Esmond, who is keeping the Shiebe’s dog while they are in Kansas, ran into trouble Monday evening. He was looking for the dog and when he found him he bit his hand. George had to be taken to a doctor where the wound was dressed.

1973 – 50 YEARS AGO

Boy Scout Troop 33 of DeKalb went out to Potter’s Field, which is located near the DeKalb County Home, to clean out two dead trees.

President Nixon said Wednesday night it is the “simple truth” that he is innocent of guilt in the Watergate affair. He suggested Senate investigators help

solve the country’s problems instead of trying to put the blame for the scandal on him.

With the final summer concert last night, Dee Palmer completed 25 years as director of the DeKalb Municipal Band. At the opening of the concert last night at Hopkins Park, friends of Palmer interrupted the proceedings to surprise him with a plaque for his work through the years with the band.

A new look is in store for the County Board at its meeting Wednesday, but so are a lot of old problems. Starting Wednesday the board will be meeting in their new “home” in the third-floor courtroom of the county courthouse. The board will say goodbye to their 68-yearold desk with the little name-plate in front. They are languishing in the courtroom basement awaiting some kind of disposition, probably a county auction.

1998 – 25 YEARS AGO

Located in the central business district, the current Genoa Post Office site has poor parking for both customers and postal vehicles, and some community leaders feel it needs to be relocated.

With the clock ticking toward his showdown with prosecutors, President Clinton’s advisers are preparing for the prospect that he would acknowledge an “inappropriate” or “improper” relationship with Monica Lewinsky.

It appears the Cornerstone Christian Academy may begin offering high school classes around the corner from the school’s existing facility in Sycamore. The academy petitioned the Sycamore Plan Commission last week for a special use permit allowing the institution to open a high school in a converted barn house on South Fair Street west of downtown.

Corn and soybean producers ordinarily work hard to keep weeds and other pests out of their fields. Yet, in one rural DeKalb County grain field more than 80 species of weeds grow unchecked, on purpose. At the University of Illinois Extension Experimental Field southwest of DeKalb, weeds grow in a special garden designed to provide hands-on diagnostic experience for crop consultants, producers, college students and agribusinesses.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

Photo provided by DeKalb County History Center

The home of Dr. C. B. Brown on the southwest corner of Elm and Somonauk streets in Sycamore was built in 1896. The parking lot at this site today was completed in 1966.

Summer fun not over yet

District 427 hosts annual Back2School Bash downtown

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – With just days left before the new school year starts, Sycamore families and their children got a fun chance to get in the school spirit Aug. 8 during Sycamore School District 427’s third annual Back2School Bash downtown.

The event transformed the corner of

Somonauk and Elm streets into a carnival of family-friendly activities to kickstart the new school year. More than 40 community vendors took part in the evening’s free public event, including FFA, Toyota, RAMP, Sycamore Library, Sycamore Park District, the Sycamore Fire, Police and Public Works departments, and a couple of dozen others.

Tori Mack, who has a daughter going into first grade in the Sycamore school district, said it was her family’s first time attending the Back2School Bash.

“I think it’s great,” Mack said. “It’s

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Mark Busch – mbusch@shawmedia.com

Addison Bentz, 8, a third grader in Sycamore looks at her family as she nears the top of the climbing wall Aug. 8 during Sycamore Community School District 427’s Back2School Bash in downtown Sycamore. The event featured vendors offering activities, food and games to celebrate the return to school.

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation names new exec. director

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation has named Mark Williams as its new executive director.

Williams is currently the executive director of the business group called the Greater Freeport Partnership, and plans to move to DeKalb County to start his role effective Sept. 18, according to a news release from the economic development agency. Williams was appointed following the retirement of longtime DCEDC leader Paul Borek.

“We are pleased to announce that Mark Williams, an accomplished northern Illinois economic development executive, has accepted the position,” said DCEDC Board President Mike Kokott in a news release. “He has held a number of key positions in the region which gives him substantial knowledge of the area.”

In a statement, Williams said he’s excited about the opportunity. The appointment came after a nationwide search in Mary, Kokott said.

“I’m honored for the opportunity to lead DCEDC at a time when it is one of the most highly regarded and thriving corporate investment counties in the state. I look forward to adding value to the excellent work that Paul Borek, the staff and the DCEDC Board have achieved,” Williams said in a news release.

In Freeport, Williams lead a team focused on advancing business development, workforce development, tourism, downtown development, and community engagement in Stephenson County, according to the news release.

Undre Williams’ leadership, the group worked to advocate for contracts between the city of Freeport and Stephenson County to develop shovel-ready sites for investors and businesses. According to the news release, the Northwest Illinois Enterprise Zone attracted more than $201 million in

investment, with 633 jobs since 2020 including notable projects cheesemakers Nuestro Queso, High Point Solar and The Meadows retail center in Freeport.

An enterprise zone is an economic tool often used by economic development corporations and municipalities to entice businesses to the area through tax incentives and other economic advocacy work.

Williams also has worked as economic development manager for the city of Rockford and helped develop projects in the city’s 32 tax increment finance (TIF) districts, two enterprise zones and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone in Rockford. In his Rockford role, Williams oversaw 191 projects which generated $1.3 billion in private investment and 6,145 jobs, according to the news release.

Williams also worked with Belvidere and Boone County economic group Growth Dimensions, according to the news release. Highlights include his work helping to retain the Chrysler Group in 2011 to expand the Belvidere Assembly Plant, a $700 investment which created 1,800 new jobs. His work helped oversee the development of six new Chrysler suppliers, according to the release, which created another 1,500 jobs.

The Belvidere Assembly Plant closed in the spring.

Williams also has worked with Northern Illinois University, helping to establish in Belvidere the Northern Illinois Regional Economic Development District and the Northern Illinois Commuter Rail Initiative, according to the news release.

Earlier this month, Gov. JB Pritzker announced a Metra commuter train expansion into Rockford, with stops planned in Belvidere and Huntley.

Williams serves in board leadership roles with two statewide organizations, the Illinois Economic Development Association and the Illinois Enterprise Zone Association. He was awarded the Illinois Development Council’s Distinguished Economic Developer of the Year Award in 2012.

Mark is a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

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How to make new friends after 50

The early years of midlife are a hectic time for many people. Around the time many people reach their late 30s and early 40s, they’re balancing the responsibilities of a career and a family. But as people enter their 50s, some of those responsibilities tend to be less significant, leaving more time for recreational pursuits. Hobbies and other pursuits outside of work are often more fun when enjoyed with friends. People over 50 undoubtedly recognize that it’s not always so easy to make new friends, even though it’s undeniably beneficial to have supportive relationships into your golden years. A 2017 study from researchers at Michigan State University found that valuing friendships was a stronger predictor of health and happiness among older adults than valuing family. Those results align with an earlier Australian study that found Australians age 70 or older tended to live significantly longer if they had more strong friendships. Making friends after 50 might not be as simple as it was during your school days, but these strategies can help men and women in midlife build new friendships.

Identify your interests. Fiftysomethings who have spent the last couple of decades building a career and raising a family can give some serious thought to their interests outside of work or passions they hope to pursue now that they have more time to commit to such pursuits. The more interested you are in a given activity, the more likely you are to stick with it. And the longer you stick with something, the more likely you are to meet like-minded individuals (i.e., future friends) willing to make similar commitments.

Utilize social media. In years past, men and women over 50 may not have had any readily available tools to reach out and connect with new people. Social media has made it much easier to build such connections. Even the most obscure passions likely have a social media group of locals devoted to them, and these groups can be great ways to meet new people. A local runner’s club may have its own social media accounts, and local governments and community groups often share information about sports leagues and other groups via social media.

Sign up for group outings. Communities often sponsor group outings to museums, the theater, sporting events, and other day trips. Signing up for a bus trip to a local museum presents a great opportunity to meet people who share your interests, providing the potential to build lasting friendships built on a foundation of shared interests.

Broaden your horizons. Just because you’re in your 50s doesn’t mean your friends have to be. Don’t hesitate to invite younger or older acquaintances and colleagues over for dinner or on weekend excursions. Friends come in all shapes, sizes and ages, so you could be missing out if you’re not willing to extend a hand in friendship to people of different ages and backgrounds. Making friends after 50 can be challenging. However, various strategies can help men and women over 50 connect with new people.

The Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb is accepting pre-applications for the Low Income Public Housing Program from applicants who are income eligible and have two (2) or more local preferences. Sequoya Apartments in Shabbona is accepting applications from the Elderly and/ or Disabled. The Housing Choice Voucher Program is accepting applications from households who are income eligible and whose Head, Spouse or Sole Member is Elderly (62 or older) and/or households whose Head, Spouse or Sole Member has a verifiable Disability.

For more information, please call 815-758-2692, or applications are available online at

Household head/co-head must be 62+ or disabled for apartment eligibility. Section 8 subsidy available to reduce rent to 30% of adjusted income. Income limits apply. *Restrictions apply.

Health officials urge public to watch out for rabid bats

The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding the public to be aware of the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals. Bats are the most common source of potential infection in Illinois, and exposures from bats tend to be more frequent during the summer months, especially July and August. The disease can also be found in other wild animals, including raccoons, skunks, foxes and coyotes.

So far this year, 27 rabid bats have been found in 14 Illinois counties. There have been five rabid bats each in Kankakee and Lake counties, four in Cook County and three in McHenry County. Rabies also has been found in bats in Bureau, Clark, DeKalb, Macon, McLean, Peoria, Rock Island, Sangamon, Wayne and Will counties.

Rabies is a deadly virus that affects the brain and nervous system. People can get rabies from being bitten by an infected animal.

Rabies also can be contracted when saliva from a rabid animal comes into contact with a person’s eyes, nose, mouth or an open wound. If someone

wakes up to find a bat in the room, that is also considered an exposure even if they cannot identify a bite.

A bat’s teeth are small, so someone who has been bitten by a bat may not know it, or may be unable to communicate it (for example, very small chil-

dren). That’s why it’s important that if you discover a bat in your home, you should avoid killing or releasing it. Instead, immediately consult with your local animal control or your local health department to determine appropriate next steps. If you have

been exposed to rabies, preventive treatment, known as PEP, is necessary. But if the bat or wild animal can be safely captured and tested, and the test comes back negative, no preventive medication is required.

If you have been bitten by any wild animal, seek immediate medical attention. Animal bites may also become infected with bacteria. Rabies preventive treatment, if needed, must begin within a few days of the exposure.

A bat that is active during the day, found on the ground or is unable to fly is more likely than others to be rabid. Such bats are often easily approached but should never be handled.

Other tips to protect your animals:

• Keep your dogs and cats up to date on rabies vaccination per state law and to protect them against an exposure. Also, horses, sheep, cattle and ferrets can also be vaccinated for rabies.

• Call your veterinarian if your animal has been exposed to a high-risk animal, especially bats.

For information, visit the Illinois Department of Agriculture website at agr.illinois.gov/animals/animalhealth/other-species.

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So far this year, 27 rabid bats have been found in 14 Illinois counties.

DeKalb Chamber welcomes Ken’s Kakes with ribbon-cutting

Dr. Z has been in the area for 29 years 15 Minutes West of Somo nauk

Photo provided by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce welcomed Ken’s Kakes to its membership July 27, according to a news release. Chamber staff, ambassadors and board members celebrated Ken’s Kakes joining the DeKalb Chamber with a ribbon-cutting. Ken’s Kakes is an online bakery that serves pastries made from scratch, including cupcakes, brownies, cookies and cakes. For information, call 815-761-1197 or visit kenskakes.com.

Buses full of Sycamore Middle School students depart the school parking lot

Sept. 17, 2021, at the end of the school day.

Back-to-school safety tips offered by Red Cross

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As the school year approaches and students prepare to return to the classrooms, the American Red Cross of Illinois has issued tips to make sure students, parents and motorists are safe this fall.

The American Red Cross of Illinois serves 12.4 million people in 88 counties in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri, according to a news release. Safety tips include:

• If your student rides a bus to school, they should plan to get to their bus stop early and stand away from the curb while waiting for the bus to arrive.

• Students should board the bus only after it has come to a complete stop and the driver or attendant has instructed them to get on. They should only board their bus, never an alternate one.

• All students should stay in clear view of the bus driver and never walk behind the bus.

• Cross the street at the corner, obey traffic signals and stay in the crosswalk.

• Never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.

• If children go to school in a car, they should always wear a seat belt. Younger children should use car seats or booster seats until the lap-shoulder belt fits properly (typically for children ages 8 to 12 and over 4 feet, 9 inches), and ride in the back seat until they are at least 13.

• If a teenager is going to drive to school, parents should mandate that they use seat belts. Drivers should not use their cellphone to text or make calls and avoid eating or drinking while driving.

• Some students ride their bike to school. They should always wear a helmet and ride on the right, in the same direction as the traffic is going.

• When children are walking to school, they should only cross the street at an intersection, and use a route along which the school has placed crossing guards.

• Parents should walk young children to school, along with children taking new routes or attending new schools, at least for the first week to ensure they know how to get there safely. Arrange for students to walk to school with a friend or classmate.

Parents of younger kids, especially those going to school for the first time, should make sure the child knows their phone number, address, how to get in touch with their parents at work, how to get in touch with another trusted adult and how to dial 911. Teach them not to talk to strangers or accept rides from someone they don’t know.

Tips for drivers: Slow down

Drivers should slow down as children head back to school. Know that yellow flashing lights indicate a school bus is getting ready to stop and motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop. Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign indicate the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off.

Motorists must stop when they are behind a bus, meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a bus is stopped. Motorists following or traveling alongside a school bus also must stop until the red lights have stopped flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn and all children have reached safety. This includes two-lane and fourlane highways. If physical barriers such as grassy medians, guide rails or concrete median barriers separate oncoming traffic from the bus, motorists in the opposing lanes may proceed without stopping. Do not proceed until all the children have reached a place of safety.

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DeKalb County Master Gardener volunteers recognized

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SYCAMORE – DeKalb County volunteers who’ve given years, in some cases decades, of their time to the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners recently were recognized for their service.

An awards ceremony and appreciation dinner was held at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore, according to a news release.

Master Gardener Years of Service

Pins are given at five-year intervals. Master Gardener volunteers awarded pins include:

• 5-year pin: Donna Zang

• 10-year pins: Holly Gresholdt and Christine Scholl

• 15-year pins: Joy Gulotta and Cheryl Murray

• 20-year pins: Anna Marie Coveny and Janice Weber

The Century Club Award is presented to DeKalb County Master Gardeners who volunteer 100 hours or more in a year. The recipients are Cheryl Murray, Kris Borre, Lori Brown, John Prendergast and Cathy Anderson.

Brown also was given the 2022 State Outstanding Master Gardener

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Mayfield Congregational to host pollinator event Aug. 19

SYCAMORE – The University of Illinois Extension will partner with Mayfield Congregational Church to host its fourth and final Partnering For Pollinators event of the year.

The program will run from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 19 at the church’s Monarch Waystation, 28405 Church Road in Sycamore. Participants can create a vine wreath with natural materials. The program will be led by Sue Goudy, an independent artist. Because of limited space, registration is required to attend. To register, visit go.illinois.edu/PartneringforPollinators2023.

Early accommodation requests for access needs are encouraged. To make a request, call 815-758-8194. For information, call 815-758-8194 or email cahandel@illinois.edu.

Award. The award is presented annually to about 2% of active Master Gardeners.

The 2022 DeKalb County Rookie of the Year was awarded to Ren Stewart. The award is given to a Master Gardener intern who finishes a 60-hour

SUMC to hold annul thrift sale Aug.

25 and 26

SYCAMORE – Sycamore United Methodist Church has scheduled its annual Missions Thrift Sale to support missions in and beyond the community. The church, 160 Johnson Ave., Sycamore, will hold t

The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 26, at the church located at 160 Johnson Ave.

Items for sale include gently used clothing, purses, books, linens, collectibles, toys, shoes, housewares and home and holiday décor.

Shoppers can fill a bag with merchandise for $10 on Aug. 25. A $5 bag sale is set for Aug. 26.

There also will be a bake sale Friday at the church’s west entrance.

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internship to become a certified Master Gardener.

Ron Rood earned the 2022 Robert C. Brown Memorial Award and DeKalb County Outstanding Master Gardener of the Year. The award recognizes a DeKalb County Master Gardener who

contributed to and was part of the program. Rood was part of several projects and the DeKalb County History Center’s food donation garden.

Master Gardener interns who completed certified requirements are Stewart and Bernadette Rynberg.

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Anna Marie Coveny (from left), Janice Weber and Ron Rood pose for undated photos after receiving awards from the Illinois Extension Master Gardeners for their volunteer work around the county.

Keicher heralded by state nature conservancy

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SYCAMORE – State Rep. Jeff Keicher recently was honored by a state nature preservation agency for his hand in passing legislation that promotes land restoration.

The Nature Conservancy in Illinois awarded Keicher, R–Sycamore, with its 2023 Legislative Leadership Award, according to a news release. The agency heralded the unanimous approval of a House Resolution this past spring that helps to educate the public about the benefits of prescribed burning in nature reserves. The legislation also declared April Prescribed Burning Awareness Month in Illinois.

“I’ve been proud to support the work of The Nature Conservancy in Illinois, as well as other public and private conservation programs, and I’m honored to receive this recognition,” Keicher said in the release. “If you haven’t had a chance to witness the prairie restoration happening in Lee and Ogle counties at the Nachusa Grasslands, you owe it to yourself to take a trip out there to see the buffalo in the fields that controlled burns have helped revitalize.”

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cy-minded organizations to better raise awareness of best environmentally safe practices.

“Partnerships are integral to raising awareness and accelerating action for

the benefit of both people and nature,” Maybanks said. “Along with stewardship practices like prescribed fire that help restore the prairies Illinois is known for, partnerships with communities and leaders like Representative Keicher help to ensure the state’s natural landscape and diverse wildlife can thrive for generations to come.”

The 2007 Illinois Prescribed Burning Act codified prescribed burning in the state as a way to accomplish land management objectives, according to the release. The resolution Keicher penned is designed to continue to alert the public to the benefits of prescribed burning.

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State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore (shown here in July 2023) was awarded the 2023 Legislative Leadership Award by the Nature Conservancy in Illinois for his land restoration efforts in the Illinois House of Representatives, according to a news release.

I’ve been proud to support the work of The Nature Conservancy in Illinois, as well as other public and private conservation programs, and I’m honored to receive this recognition.”

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore

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awesome. There are so many community vendors. There are so many activities for the kids. My daughter is really excited to get her face painted, and it’s just really a nice thing for kids to see each other before they go back to school.”

Kara Poynter with Sycamore FFA helped students in the agriculture program host a petting zoo at the Back2School Bash.

“This is good, and it’s good for my students to be out with the animals and showcase their projects, too,” Poynter said. “It’s nice. These are their projects that they get to showcase not only here, but at shows and stuff this summer, too.”

One of the FFA students helping with the petting zoo was Maggie Fischer, 15, a sophomore at Sycamore High School. She showed off her award-winning Easter Egger chicken, Stevie.

“I feel very good about it [the Back2School Bash],” Fischer said. “I feel like a lot of people have come here, and I think a lot of people are enjoying the animals and having fun with them. I feel like the animals are enjoying it too, getting all the attention and stuff.”

attended the event with their daughter, Michelle, a first grader in the school district. Catrin Mahaffey said

she and Michelle attended last year’s event. Mahaffey said she thinks it’s a lot more fun than only getting infor-

mation from the school district via emails and pamphlets. Michelle said she was “really excited” to get her face painted.

Big D’s Hotdogs, Little O’s Frozen Treats, Nina’s Tacos and The Lovely Lemon sold food and drinks – forming long lines. Lauren Holtz, the district’s director of communications and community engagement, said a climbing wall facilitated by a local Boy Scouts troop may have been the most popular vendor at the Back2School Bash.

“The rock climbing wall seems to be taking the cake, with the Boy Scouts leading the way,” Holtz said. “It’s their second year doing this. It was a big hit and we’re happy they’re back for this year, but also, kind of a hidden up-and-coming attraction, I’d say, is the garbage truck. I was seeing a big line over there for that too.”

Holtz said the event was started in 2021 as a fun way to welcome students back after a bout of e-learning during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the years since, the back-to-school event has become a way for district officials to interact with students and their families before classes return.

“Honestly, we have really great partnerships with all of our different organizations that were involved here today,” Holtz said. “So whether it be the city, or our different community partners like our park district, the library, we have great connections.”

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Angela Dowat, and her daughter Chloe, who will be a sixth grader in Sycamore this year, look at some shirts Aug. 8 during Sycamore Community School District 427’s Back2School Bash in downtown Sycamore.

PUBLIC LA ND AUCTION

TWO THUMBS UP!

August 17 -19

Thursd ay 4:00-7:00 Frid ay & Saturday 10 :00-3: 00

SAL E #1

802 Croat ion Ct Sycamore

This lovely townhouse is full of po sitively ador ab le an d well kept anti ques! Lots of small furniture pi eces! A bunk bed system with 3 bunk beds and a de sk Lots smal l ant iq ues: si de ta bles, beds, small dressers, cu rios, a secretar y, desks, rocking chai rs. 4 full size bed frames, Qui lts , Lamps, cl othing, shoe s and beauti fu l vint age jewelry. Garden decor and more Kitchen essentials , China, crystal and si lver plat e. An awes ome coll ecti on of 90's CDs.

SAL E #2

17164 Sw anson Rd . Sycamore

This is NOT yo ur typical Barn Sal e. Of course th ere's lots of rusty cr usty j unk! Bu t it's fi ll ed with Vintage & MCM! Lionel trains and Vintage toys Lots of very old bo oks. Vint age women's hat s, jewelry, cl othing and accessori es A HUGE co llect ion of Harl ey shirts and coll ecti bles MCM sectional, vi ntag e pa tio furn itu re an d Vintage li ght ing and lots of gl ass. Old pa tterns, suit ca ses, La nterns, Fl ower po ts, ol d and newer to ols. 2 dryers and a wa shing machin e. Tents and camp ing gear Vintag e Ho li day

These are both TWO THUMBS UP and you won"t want to miss ou t on either!

PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION

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Sycamore 843 Croatian Ct. August 18th 8a-2p (rain date Aug. 19th) Household/ Garden Decor, Framed Prints, Floral arrangements/ vases, Throw rugs, Holiday dish sets/ Decor, Tools, Task Wagon, Outdoor Flags.

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 discrimination 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 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

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 levied 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 Mortgagor the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate 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 individuals presently in possession of the subject premises

The property will NOT be open for inspection and

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 Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate 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 individuals presently in possession of the subject premises

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

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

For information: Examine the court file or contact

Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-23-00444. I3225900

Published in The MidWeek, August 2, 9, 16, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs Shane W. Armes; et al DEFENDANTS No 2023FC000007

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 04/13/2023, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on September 14, 2023 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 12 AND THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT 11, IN BLOCK 2 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF ESMOND (EXCEPT THEREFROM A STRIP OF LAND 33 FEET WIDE OFF THE NORTH END OF SAID LOT 12 AND OFF THE NORTH END OF THE WEST 20 FEET OF SAID LOT 11) ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED

Illinois will on September

14, 2023 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Public Safety

Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

LOT 12 AND THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT 11, IN BLOCK 2 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF ESMOND, (EXCEPT THEREFROM A STRIP OF LAND 33 FEET WIDE OFF THE NORTH END OF SAID LOT 12 AND OFF THE NORTH END OF THE WEST 20 FEET OF SAID LOT

11) ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED

JUNE 16TH 1887 IN PLAT BOOK "B", PAGE 82 IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

PIN 04-18-204-005

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

585 Eychaner Road Esmond, IL 60129

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned 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 levied 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 Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate 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 individuals presently in possession of the subject premises

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO

$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 levied 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 Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate 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 individuals presently in possession of the subject premises

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDAN CE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-23-00444. I3225900

Published in The MidWeek, August 2, 9, 16, 2023