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ON THE COVER

Sean Walters, from the Boy Scouts of America, holds the American flag during “The Star-Spangled Banner” with the new mural behind him Thursday during the DeKalb Veterans Memorial Mural dedication in Van Buer Plaza in downtown DeKalb. See story, page 6.

Photo by Mark Busch

Shaw Media names Hosey executive editor

Will oversee news operations across northern Illinois

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com

Joseph Hosey has returned to Shaw Media as executive editor for the company’s news operations.

Hosey previously was with Shaw Media as editor of The Herald-News in Joliet from 2018 to 2022. He left to become executive editor of The Times of Northwest Indiana, a position he held until returning to Shaw this week.

“I’m really glad to be back with Shaw Media,” Hosey said. “It’s a great company, and I’m looking forward to working with this talented team.”

Hosey also was a reporter for The Her-

ald-News from 1999 to 2010, a period in which he reported on the disappearance of former Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson’s wife and the death of his previous wife. Hosey’s investigation into the Peterson matter led to his book “Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson” and a Lifetime movie adapting the book.

“We are very fortunate that Joe agreed to return to Shaw Media,” said John Rung, president and CEO of Shaw Media. “He did a tremendous job for us as a reporter and an editor for The Herald-News. We were sorry to see him go, but he gained tremendous experience working for Lee

Enterprises in northwest Indiana. I look forward to working with Joe as we strive to better serve readers across northern Illinois.”

Shaw Media owns newspapers and radio stations across northern Illinois and in Iowa, serving markets in 17 counties with editorial content devoted primarily to local news.

Hosey’s past experience includes work as a reporter in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Lincoln, Illinois.

His work as a journalist has been recognized with several awards, including the National Press Club John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award. He was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Journalism Hall of Fame.

Hosey is originally from Queens, New York.

He lives in New Lenox with his family.

DeKalb hopes to open Marriott hotel by summer 2025

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – A 120-room hotel branded as Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott and the other half as TownPlace Suites by Marriott could be headed for DeKalb.

The petitioner, Pramit Patel of EO5 Hotels, approached members of the DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission Aug. 19, seeking its support of a request to authorize a final development plan for the hotel’s construction at 902 N. Peace Road, DeKalb.

In a 4-0 decision, the panel voted in support of the project moving forward.

Chairman Max Maxwell and Commissioner Trixy O’Flaherty were absent.

The vote on Aug. 19 was not the final say on the matter. The DeKalb City Council still needs to weigh in.

Patel said he’d like the city’s support with his request.

Patel owns and operates the Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites hotels off of South Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb.

“We worked with the city staff since the preliminary plan was approved, and we made the changes they requested – the entrance, certain stuff we’re going through right now, as well, are all being answered,” Patel said.

According to city documents, the entrance onto the site has been modified with the hotel’s final development plan to allow for a safer and more efficient access than what the preliminary development plan showed.

In May 2023, the City Council authorized rezoning and preliminary development plan requests for the construction of a four-story Marriott-branded hotel with 121 rooms.

City Planner Olson said the city does recommend approval of the petitioner’s request.

City staff said project leaders would like to begin construction of the hotel in early September and have the work completed by the end of the summer 2025.

Patel said he’s excited at the prospect of constructing another hotel in town.

“We take pride in making sure we have some of the best hotels in the county,” Patel said.

Also at the meeting, Olson noted that there’s a vacancy on the panel with Commissioner Shannon Stoker’s resignation.

Olson expressed gratitude to Stoker for her service to the city.

“We appreciate her help,” Olson said.

Olson said the city is accepting applications for the position vacancy.

“We’ll try to get that filled as soon as possible,” Olson said.

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DCCG to host ‘Dinner for Food’ event Sept. 6

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DeKALB – The DeKalb County Community Gardens will host a “Dinner for Food” event to support the organization, which helps feed those in need throughout the county.

The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at the DeKalb County Community Gardens warehouse, 2280 Bethany Road, DeKalb.

“I always enjoyed the Harvest Dinner that DCCG hosted, and Dinner for Good allows for the same experience while showcasing the organization’s work behind the scenes. It’s a great opportunity to see DCCG’s work up close and enjoy a delicious meal!” DeKalb County Community Gardens board member and committee chair Lynn Herrmann said in a news release. Participants can tour the garden

and learn about the organization’s work to feed the community. Hors d’oeuvres, dinner and music also will be provided. The dinner will be prepared by Josh Koroscik, Wild Carrot Cooking Company’s chef, according to a news release.

“DCCG plays a vital role in ensuring no one goes hungry.” DeKalb County Community Gardens executive director Heather Edwards said in the release. “Due to the high cost of living expenses and food, our neighbors are feeling the need for healthy food options now more than ever. This fundraiser is very important to keep DCCG at the forefront of ending food insecurity in DeKalb County.”

Tickets cost $75. To buy tickets, visit oneseedoneplant.com/t/dinnerfor-good.

For information, email kparis@ dekalbgardens.org.

DCCG lists September Grow

Mobile food pantry dates

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

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

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

Grow Mobile dates in September:

• 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Clinton Township Community Building, 160 W. Lincoln Highway, Waterman.

• 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 5 at University Village Apartments, 722 N. Annie Glidden

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

DeKalb church to hold annual pet blessing Aug. 31

DeKALB – St. George Greek Orthodox Church will hold its annual pet blessing in honor of former DeKalb mayor and animal lover Bessie Chronopoulos. The blessing will be held at 10 a.m.

Event Sponsored by the DeKalb County Health Department and Clean Harbors

Household Hazardous Waste Drive Household Hazardous Waste Drive

September 14th, 2024

9:00AM - 12:00PM DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport

Located at 2200 Pleasant St. DeKalb, IL

*No Registration Required*

Accepted Items

Acids

Adhesives

Aerosol Products

Antifreeze

Auto Fluids

Ballasts (PCB)

Black Top Sealer - oil based Cleaning Products

Cooking Oil Corrosives

Drain Cleaners

Fluorescent Bulbs (tubes and CFL’s)

Gas, Oil/Gas, Diesel, or Kerosene

Herbicides & Pesticides

Hobby and Photo

Chemicals

Insecticides

Lawn Chemicals

Mercury/MercuryContaining Devices

Oil-Based Paints (No Latex Paint)

Paint Thinners

Poisons

Pool Chemicals

Resins, Glues

Stains & Varnishes

Solvents

Road, DeKalb.

• 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sept. 10 at Family Service Agency, 1325 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.

• 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Cortland Lions Club Shelter, 70 S. Llanos St., Cortland.

• 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 12 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb.

• 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 17 at University Village Apartments, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb.

• 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Malta Historical and Genealogical Society, 127 N. Third St., Malta.

• 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 340 W. Arnold Road, Sandwich.

• 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 26 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb.

Unaccepted Items

No Latex Paint

-It is not hazardous and can be taken to DCHD E-Waste Collection events or safely dried and discarded with trash. See Recycling A-Z on the DeKalb Co Health Department website for additional information.

Acetylene Cylinders

Agricultural Waste Ammunition, Explosives, or Fireworks

Asbestos

Biological & Medical Waste

Business, Institutional, or Commercial Wastes

Controlled SubstancesPharmaceuticals

Electronics

Farm Machinery Oil

Fire Extinguishers

Lead-Acid (auto)

Batteries

MAPP Gases

Needles/Syringes

Oxygen Tanks

Propane Tanks

Radioactive Materials

Sharps & Needles

Tires

Aug. 31 at Huntley Park, 200 Prospect St., DeKalb.

Participants can have their pets blessed by the church. Refreshments will be provided. Pets must be brought on a leash or in a carrier.

– Shaw Local News Network

Phone: 815-748-2408

Email: Recycle@dekalbcounty.org

DeKalb County Health Department, Solid Waste 2550 N Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

Kishwaukee Valley Art League events for September

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SYCAMORE – The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will host several programs and events in September at Gallery on State, 322 W. State St., Sycamore.

The league’s next general meeting

is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 5. KVAL members will present art pieces created to interpret the meeting’s “Spectacle Entertainment” theme. The artwork features events including carnivals, circuses, rock concerts, rodeos and theater. Admission is free.

The “Downtown Sycamore Chalk Walk” event will be held from 9 a.m. to

4 p.m. Sept. 14 in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W. State St., Sycamore. Artists can create chalk art pieces on sidewalks around the courthouse. Judging will begin at 3 p.m. Tobacco will not be allowed at the event. Artists must register to participate. Payment is required at registration.

so’s Art Program” through October. Children can create fall-themed art or color provided subject matter. An art supplies table will be provided from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at the gallery. Children ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Admission to the program is free.

The Twangtown Paramours

The sixth annual “Burning Cicada Arts and Music Picnic Festival” is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. KVAL artist Wayne Roe will display and sell acrylic art pieces and draw cartoon caricatures.

KVAL will extend its “Young Picas-

The featured artist of the month at Gallery on State for September is Rick Borrett. Borrett’s specialties include acrylic paintings and wood carvings. His work will be on display in the gallery’s east window and adjoining wall. Borrett’s artwork also will be available to buy.

Images provided by the Kishwaukee Valley Art League

FROM LEFT: Rick Borrett creates an acrylic painting, KVAL artist Wayne Roe draws a cartoon character and a photograph titled “Spectacle Entertainment” taken by KVAL member Richard Born.

A CLOSER LOOK

‘You are not alone in your journey’

Mural dedication a tribute to veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – A new mural in downtown DeKalb was celebrated last week for its homage to veterans who have given their lives in service to their country.

A dedication ceremony was staged Aug. 22 for the DeKalb Veterans Memorial Mural, which is a recreation of the painting “What These Boots Have Seen” by artist Mary Gallagher Stout. The event joined area veterans, residents and community members to take in the sight of the mural, listen to remarks and participate in a ribbon-cutting with the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

The mural, located downtown on the north wall of the Plaza DeKalb building overlooking Van Buer Plaza, features images of empty military boots as a tribute to fallen soldiers, dog tags signifying the personal sacrifice of the individual service member and the American flag to represent national gratitude for the soldier. The piece was selected by the DeKalb Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission.

“This memorial, when the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission brought it forward, spoke to me personally,” said DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes, a U.S. Army veteran. “We have a lot of memorials throughout the city of DeKalb, which are flags, which are plaques, which recognize our veterans, which is incredibly important. What I love about this one is I bet everyone here has a connection to someone who’s served. At times, that service meant they didn’t come home.”

In a statement, Gallagher Stout wrote that knowing she’s had the opportunity to complete this mural means a lot to her.

“Having my art represent your stories and sacrifices is an incredible honor,” Gallagher Stout wrote. “Your bravery and commitment inspire me, and I hope this painting reminds you that you are not alone in your journey.” Gallagher Stout expressed gratitude to the city for working with her to complete the mural.

“I also want to express my gratitude to my family and friends who have served in the military,” Gallagher Stout wrote. “Your sacrifices have not only shaped my understanding of courage and strength, but also

deepened my

We have a lot of memorials throughout the city of DeKalb, which are flags, which are plaques, which recognize our veterans, which is incredibly important. What I love about this one is I bet everyone here has a connection to someone who’s served. At times, that service meant they didn’t come home.”

another. Heroes are human, and it’s OK to seek help. Thank you for your service and for allowing me to contribute to your legacy.”

Mark Busch

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes speaks Aug. 22 during the DeKalb Veterans Memorial Mural dedication. The mural, which is is a recreation of a painting by Mary Gallagher Stout titled “What These Boots Have Seen,” is on the rear wall of the Plaza DeKalb building overlooking Van Buer Plaza.

Michael Embrey, a U.S. Air Force veteran, speaks Aug. 22 during the mural dedication.

Cohen Barnes, DeKalb mayor and U.S. Army veteran

Continued from page 6

The mural makes for the latest tribute to veterans in DeKalb’s efforts to honor veterans. Other tributes include the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Clock and the DeKalb Veterans Memorial.

Former DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith, also an U.S. Army veteran, said he is pleased to see that tradition continue.

“An endowment, known as the DeKalb County Veterans Recognition Fund, was recently established so we can continue efforts like today,” Smith said. “We appreciate the efforts of the DeKalb County Community Foundation to help us grow this fund in the years ahead.”

The mural is part of DeKalb’s public arts program funded by a T-Mobile Hometown Grant that was awarded to the city, according to a news release. Under the direction of the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission, the program also helped create the Belonging mural on City Hall, the Huskie Pride mural in the Annie Glidden Road underpass, utility box artwork downtown and Paint-A-Plug fire hydrants throughout the community.

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The ribbon is cut Aug. 22 during the DeKalb Veterans Memorial Mural dedication. The mural, which is is a recreation of a painting by Mary Gallagher Stout titled “What These Boots Have Seen,” is on the rear wall of the Plaza DeKalb building overlooking Van Buer Plaza.

Northwestern Medicine donates $20,000 to support Meals on Wheels

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The Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois announced a $20,000 grant award through Northwestern Medicine’s Kishwaukee Hospital and Valley West Hospital.

This award will support and enhance the Meals on Wheels service within the Sandwich, Somonauk, Leland and Earlville communities. It will play a role in addressing recent increases in food insecurity and social isolation.

This award is part of Northwestern Medicine Health System’s grant initiative designed to address the diverse needs of the communities it serves throughout Illinois. The grant provided to VAC is one of more than 300 awarded totaling more than $16.3 million. The awards are designed to help address disparities highlighted in local community health needs assessments.

“Both hospitals have identified food insecurity as an area affecting our communities, with homebound seniors being particularly vulnerable,” Dawn Roznowski, director of community services at Northwestern Medicine, said in a news release. “Supporting Meals on Wheels is an important service as we work to strengthen the health and wellness of our communities.”

In addition to her role with Northwestern Medicine, Roznowski serves on the VAC Board.

Meals on Wheels is not only about delivering food; it also provides a sense of well-being and security for older adults facing the challenges of homebound living because of illness, mobility issues, cognitive impairment or nutritional inadequacies. Beyond addressing food insecurity, malnutrition, social isolation and loneliness, Meals on Wheels is a gatekeeper, connecting vulnerable individuals to essential services.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

DeKalb Police announce Labor Day safe driving campaigns

DeKALB – The DeKalb Police Department will partner with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies to increase enforcement for Labor Day weekend through the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns. The campaign will run from Aug. 16

Supporting Meals on Wheels is an important service as we work to strengthen the health and wellness of our communities.”

Dawn

Roznowski, director of community services at Northwestern Medicine

Meals on Wheels has become vital for those on fixed incomes in times of increased food costs and reduced resources. Moreover, it provides invaluable support to families navigating the challenges of caregiving for an aging parent or family member.

What sets Meals on Wheels apart is its cost-efficiency and compassionate approach, which allows the vulnerable members of the community to age in place, according to the release.

Last year, more than 18,000 meals were provided within these communities. This grant, which will be used over the next year, will help sustain that service level while enabling Meals on Wheels to address the growing need for a service.

This grant extends the longtime commitment of both Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital to VAC and the Meals on Wheels program.

When the Meals on Wheels kitchen was constructed 32 years ago, Kishwaukee Hospital accommodated its food service and Meals on Wheels operation. Valley West housed the Meals on Wheels distribution operation for several years. In addition, Northwestern staff have long served as volunteers, board members and supporters of VAC’s programs.

through Sept. 3.

Illinois law enforcement will increase efforts to reduce impaired, distracted, and unbuckled driving. Drivers are encouraged to remember to designate a sober driver, not let family members or friends drive impaired and buckle up.

The campaigns are funded by federal highway safety funds provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

– Shaw Local News Network

LOOKING BACK

1924 – 100 YEARS AGO

Although the well workers at the Illinois Power Company have already a hole over 275 feet deep, the work is said to be progressing slowly at this time, due to the rock formation that must be drilled through. Since going down about 200 feet the workers have had to use the drill several times. It is impossible as yet to give an estimate of how long the work will take. The rock formations will continue for several hundred feet, and as long as it will be necessary to use the drill, the task will not be simple.

Residents of certain sections of Malta are now using the power furnished by the Illinois Power Company at this city, according to a statement issued by Superintendent F. S. Simms of the DeKalb plant. The remainder of the residents are now being switched over to the new line by employees of the company and in a short time the entire village will be operated by the DeKalb company.

John Moran, one of the bandits of the Fahy gang, is now in the county jail here awaiting his trial in the Federal courts in Chicago. He was brought here by United States Marshall Area of Chicago. Many people will remember the Fahy gang, as the robbers who looted the United States Mail trains at Rondout, Ill., and got away with over $2,000,000 worth of securities and cash.

Apparently authentic word comes that three stations on the Chicago & Northwestern’s Spring Valley-Belvidere branch are to be closed. They are Rollo, Elva and Henrietta. This step is taken in the general program of retrenching expenses that are being put into force by all the roads. The business of the Rollo station will naturally be done at Earlville. Freight originally handled at Elva will probably be billed out by the DeKalb office and the Henrietta business will naturally be looked after by Belvidere.

President Earl Wetzel of the Sycamore Izaak Walton League, states the residents of Sycamore and others living in this vicinity have not been respecting the laws in regard to trespassing and shooting in the new game preserve near this city. As the state authorities have combined with the local Waltonian league, to make this one of the best preserves in the state, it is not intended

that persons shall take it upon themselves to hunt there under any consideration. The morning dove and squirrel season opens next Monday and a watch is to be kept at the preserve to enforce the laws on these premises.

1949– 75 YEARS AGO

Inspection of the Lucinda Avenue bridge in DeKalb has disclosed the need for repairs and the supports are to be reinforced and other repairs made. New signs will be erected on both sides of the bridge warning motorists that they should drive slowly and also posting the bridge as having a capacity of but 4,000 pounds. Heavy loads will not be allowed to cross the Lucinda Avenue bridge and heavy trucks and the like will have to use the highway or College Avenue spans.

DeKalb is at present in the midst of an insect control program with the entire community being either sprayed or fogged recently and now preparing for the second in the series of three sprayings which will take place in the next several days.

Setting an example which many adults could well follow, a youngster, about ten years of age, yesterday walked into the DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank and asked where he could make a donation to the insect control program. Directed to the proper place he told the bank official that he realized that his donation was small but that it was all he had and

Board to do so. That was the reaction from the board Tuesday to a report of the Illinois Department of Public Health which recommended its closing.

Eye Pleasers – Seamless, smooth fashion require seamless, smooth underwear.

An advisory referendum on keeping open DeKalb Public Hospital with its present services will be presented to voters, possibly as early as October. There was little opposition to the referendum, which would ask citizens if they want to continue the hospital as an acute health care facility.

that he wanted to do his part. He reached into his pocket and turned over the quarter which he wanted to use to assist in the fly control program. For a young boy this was a large donation as this was all he had and a youngster of his age usually finds plenty of other uses for his coins.

Sycamore’s brand-new squad car was placed in service today. Police Chief Wes Plapp drove the new Pontiac away from the station early this morning and started on the rounds of the city. When the new machine is broken in with at least 500 miles on the speedometer, speeders then can beware because no longer will fast drivers be able to outrun the police car. The old car had been in service almost three years.

Residents noting a single parking meter in a block have been wondering just what the purpose of the move is and have made inquiry. One meter has been placed in the blocks on South Second, South Third and North Second adjacent to the business section in DeKalb. These meters have been set up for strictly technical reasons and no other meters are to be placed in these blocks. Many were wondering if there were to be an expansion of the number of parking meters, but this is not the case.

1974 – 50 YEARS AGO

If the DeKalb County Tuberculosis Clinic closes, don’t count on the local TB

The new Roberts Elementary School site on Normal Road was annexed to DeKalb last night. The city council voted to accept both the 10-acre site and its final plat. Approval of the plan, necessary for city water rates, had been delayed because the city had plans to extend Garden Road across a portion of the school yard.

1999 – 25 YEARS AGO

Volunteers are the colorful threads tying Corn Fest together each year, according to those donating their time and effort to the annual community event. Volunteers demonstrate dedication to making Corn Fest a success by scheduling events, planning volunteer meetings, contacting business for support and supplying provisions for runners in races.

An unidentified man carrying a canvas bag bolted past a security checkpoint at O’Hare International Airport, shutting down part of one of the world’s busiest airports for several hours. Chicago police and airport security swept through the United Airlines terminal at O’Hare Thursday afternoon, ordering an estimated 6,000 passengers outside. In all, 27,000 travelers nationwide were affected by the manhunt, airline officials said.

Residents of two Malta subdivisions want to join the DeKalb School District. A petition to disengage from Malta schools was received by the regional school superintendent on Aug. 17 from members of the Donney Brook and Trade Winds housing areas, which are located in between the Village of Malta and the City of DeKalb.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

Photo provided by DeKalb County History Center Glidden Hospital, also known as DeKalb Public Hospital, is picuted looking west from First and Bush streets in DeKalb in 1951.

Northern Rehab donates supplies to food pantries

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DeKLB – Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists recently held a food and school supplies drive to benefit local food pantries.

The drive was held July 15 through July 26.

The rehab donated nonperishable food and school supplies. The donations were given to Rochelle Christian

Food Pantry, Spartan Food Pantry, Barb Food Mart and Genoa Area Food Hub.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is a physical therapist-owned and -operated physical

therapy practice providing clients with customized care for more than 45 years.

For information, visit northernrehabpt.com, call 815-756-8524, or visit Northern Rehab’s social media pages.

Photos provided by Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists

LEFT: Spartan Food Pantry president Tomas Franks accepts Northern Rehab’s food and school supply drive donations. RIGHT: Northern Rehab physical therapist Kristin Christian delivers Barb Food Mart donations.

Del Monte plant history

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SYCAMORE – The September hybrid Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore series will feature a program on the history of the Del Monte corn and pea processing plant.

The free program will be held at noon Sept. 5 at the history center, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore.

Research volunteer Ann Shult will discuss Del Monte’s impact and history from 1925 to 1994. Attendees will also hear stories from Harlan Hawkins and Sherril Pecor, former Del Monte employees. The program will include a Q&A session.

“This was a lot of fun to research. From the purchasing of the property for the plant, the impact of World War II, the donation of corn for the corn boil, to changes in technology both in

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Twangtown Paramours to perform Aug. 30 in DeKalb DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host an after-hours concert featuring the Twangtown Paramours. The free concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 in the library’s main lobby, 309 Oak St.

The band will perform a folk, blues and Americana music.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

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

Indian Creek school district to conduct preschool screenings

SHABBONA – Indian Creek School District 425 will conduct preschool screenings for children between ages 3 and 5 to help parents identify preschool programs that fit their child’s needs.

The free screenings will be held Sept. 12, Nov. 14, Jan. 16, March 13 and May 8 at Indian Creek Elementary School, 301 W. Cherokee Ave., Shabbona. The screenings will identify at-risk children as defined by the Preschoolfor-All criteria. Preschool program services also will be offered to children that meet the criteria, according to a

the plant and on the farms, and of course, the smell during harvest season. This is a great story,” Shult said in a news release.

Del Monte plant 111 permanently closed in 1994. The plant’s history was rarely documented or collected. The history center researched the plant for its “Food: Gathering Around the Table” exhibit.

The “Wanna Hear Something Corny? A History of Del Monte in DeKalb County” program is part of Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore, a free lecture series offered as part of a collaboration between the DeKalb County History Center and the Ellwood House Museum.

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

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

news release.

The screenings last 45 minutes. The process includes social skills, language and speech development, vocabulary, cognitive development, English proficiency, vision and hearing, gross and fine motor skills, and visual-motor integration. The screenings also will collect environmental, economic and demographic information.

Appointments are required to attend. To schedule an appointment, call 815-824-8257.

DeKalb

library’s Classic Film Series begins Sept. 3

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will show free movies at 6 p.m. Tuesdays as part of its Classic Film Series.

The screenings will be held in the library’s lower-level Zimmerman Meeting Room, 309 Oak St. They are intended for teens and adults. No registration is required to attend.

The movie lineup includes:

Sept. 3: “West Side Story” (1961)

Sept. 10: “Fiddler on the Roof”

Sept. 17: “An American In Paris”

Sept. 24: “A Hard Day’s Night” For information, email thomask@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2150. – Shaw Local News Network

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Sycamore Chamber welcomes Sweet Life Garden Group

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Sweet Life Garden Group to its membership. Chamber staff, community members and board members celebrated with a ribbon-cutting July 25. The group’s mission is to encourage a community by embracing natural beauty through food, flowers and friendships; creating and maintaining giving gardens; and supporting food pantries and collaborative organizations. For information, visit sweetlifegardengroup.org.

Photo provided by the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce

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DCNP accepting Nonprofit Day conference registration

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership Nonprofit Day conference will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25 at Faranda’s Banquet Center in DeKalb.

The conference offers training, networking and professional development for nonprofit staff, volunteers and board members.

Attendance is capped at 125 and those interested must register by Sept. 18.

“Nonprofit Day is an opportunity for nonprofit representatives to come together, share ideas, and learn collectively,” DCNP Director Ben Bingle said in a news release. “Attendees can look forward to a keynote address, diverse breakout sessions, a networking reception and more.”

Nonprofit Day training topics focus on organizational culture, website tips, budgeting, leadership, social media and managing the intergenerational workforce. The keynote presenter is Rebecca Francis of Ignite Change Solutions. Presenters come from DeKalb County, the broader region and includes a Meta Certified Trainer from Canada.

DCNP is a program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. DCNP offers year-round training and initiatives designed to strengthen nonprofit organizations, including

Give DeKalb County. Visit dcnp.org to register, to read presenter bios and to download the conference agenda.

Attendance is free for DCNP members and nonmembers can attend for $30, payable online during registration.

Contact dcnp@dekalbccf.org or 815-748-5383 with questions.

Photo provided by the DeKalb County Community Foundation

MB Strategic Solutions CEO Martesha Brown leads the 2023 Nonprofit Day conference’s keynote presentation. This year’s event is Sept. 25.

DCCF awards Spinoso Masters Scholarship

SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Community Foundation recently named four area students as 2024 Spinoso Masters Scholarship recipients.

Four students pursuing postgraduate degrees will divide $30,000 for scholarship aid: Abigail Krull, Jennifer Kuo, Ashley Peterson and Misty Villagomez, according to a news release.

The scholarships were made possible through donors John and Vivian Spinoso to the Spinoso Masters Scholarship Fund at the foundation.

Individuals who receive a Spinoso Masters Scholarship must be graduates of a DeKalb County high school and enrolled in an accredited institution working toward a master’s degree or higher in any field of study.

The four recipients have a variety of educational pursuits.

Krull is a 2020 Sycamore High School graduate pursuing a master’s in genetic counseling at the University of Minnesota.

Kuo is a 2016 Sycamore High School graduate working toward a juris doctorate at the University of Chicago Law School.

Peterson is a 2019 Genoa-Kingston High School graduate pursuing a master’s in communication sciences and disorders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

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Retired teachers group to meet Sept. 10 in DeKalb DeKALB – The DeKalb County Teachers’ Association will meet at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Lincoln Inn at Faranda’s, 302 Grove St. in DeKalb.

The featured speaker is Dan Kenney, DeKalb County Community Gardens

Villagomez is a 2018 Genoa-Kingston High School graduate working toward a master’s in international relations at American University.

“I went into college thinking I would become a speech therapist in the schools, helping children of all ages,” Peterson said in a news release.

“I love the schools and kids, but as I started exploring the field more, I took my first medical-based speech therapy class and absolutely fell in love. I knew then that working with adults with acquired disabilities in medical settings was my calling. I am extremely grateful to have been selected as a recipient. This scholarship will assist in funding the last year of my master’s degree, where I will be completing fulltime training internships and finishing up my content classes.”

Donors John and Vivian Spinoso have a strong desire to support continuing education. In its 13th year of award distribution, the Spinoso Masters Scholarship has awarded over $390,000 to local graduates.

If giving the gift of education interests you, consider donating to an existing Fund at dekalbccf.org/donate or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.

For questions or additional scholarship information, contact the Community Foundation at 815-748-5383 or scholarships@dekalbccf.org.

founder and former executive director. He will share updates about the organization.

Retired teachers are encouraged to attend.

Reservations are required by Sept. 5. To register, call 815-895-5494.

– Shaw Local News Network

Abigail Krull Ashley Peterson

Misty Villagomez Jennifer Kuo

Board names Hiland interim county administrator

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – DeKalb County has a new interim administrator after a DeKalb County Board vote Aug. 21 that heralded the end of county administrator Brian Gregory’s tenure with the county.

Derek Hiland, who has spent the past two decades working as a community developer in DeKalb County, was selected to fill in for Gregory, who officially resigned from the role last week.

Hiland received a unanimous vote of approval from County Board in an 18-0 vote.

“I’m extremely excited,” Hiland said. “Having an opportunity like this doesn’t happen often, especially in DeKalb County.”

After growing up in Ottawa in La Salle County, earning undergraduate and graduate degrees at Western Illinois University and starting a career, Hiland was offered a job with DeKalb County by former county community developer Paul Miller in 2005.

A year and a half later Hiland took a job with the city of DeKalb, where he said he worked a variety of positions for a decade. Then Miller was able to get Hiland to return to county work.

When he returned to the county, Hiland was working alongside DeKalb County stalwarts.

“When I was hired in 2016 by the board to assume the role of community development director, most of the department heads had decades of experience, and so it was like a lot of institutional knowledge,” Hiland said.

In the time since, the county’s administrative team has experienced a changing of the guard, as new department heads were hired, including DeKalb County Engineer Nathan Schwartz, since Hiland was last onboard.

This isn’t the first time Hiland has seen the county seek an interim administrator, either.

Gregory’s departure marks the second time in four years DeKalb County has sought a new administrator. Gary Hansen, Gregory’s predecessor, spent 8 years in the position before leaving in 2020.

Gregory was hired in February 2021 and was informed that the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center was insolvent within weeks of the start of his employment.

After a storied saga that includes a voided sale contract and an ongoing legal dispute, the county has retained

DeKalb County Community Developer Derek Hiland was selected as DeKalb County’s interim county administrator Aug. 21. He will fill in for Brian Gregory, who resigned after three and a half years on the job.

ownership of the nursing center and has set it on a path officials hope will return it to profitability. Gregory has said he has confidence in the nursing home’s future and believes Hiland will keep the county on the fiscal path he’s charted over his three and half years as administrator.

Gregory said the executive committee – which will be leading the search for a new county administrator – has been given materials regarding how previous searches for the position have been handled. Gregory encouraged County Board members to give input and share their opinions with their colleagues on the committee.

As for how he can help the county in the meantime, Hiland said he feels confident county employees and elected officials know what to expect from him.

“In my eight years here, they know who I am, they all know my personality, and what I committed to them through this process of finding a replacement,” Hiland said. “It is to stay on the course that we have created. I think the position that Brian is leaving us is a positive one. I think it’s in the right direction. There’s not a need to change sails to go any faster or any slower. We just need to get through the next few months until we can find his replacement, whomever that might be. My goal is to wear both hats as county developer and acting county administrator to make sure that we try to smooth out as many of the bumps that we encounter and continue moving us in the positive direction Brian has fortunately set us on.”

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Sycamore students gather for new school year

SYCAMORE – Students arrived for their first day of classes Aug. 22 at Southeast Elementary School in Sycamore.

–Mark Busch

ABOVE: Logan Martin, a kindergartner at Southeast Elementary School, gets some encouraging words from his mom, Jessie, as they arrive for the first day of classes Aug. 22. LEFT: Southeast Elementary School students say the Pledge of Allegiance as they arrive for the first day of classes Aug. 22 at the school in Sycamore.

Photos by Mark Busch

Scholarships created in memory of Genoa farmer who died of cancer

Family hopes scholarship recipients know they have support, foster love of agriculture

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SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Community Foundation has announced the creation of the Eric J. Gabriel Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund was created by the family of Eric J. Gabriel, who died Aug. 2, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

The scholarship contributes to the educational expenses of graduating seniors from Genoa-Kingston, Somonauk and Sycamore high schools in DeKalb County who have been involved in FFA. They may pursue a

degree in agriculture or certification in the trades immediately after high school.

Eric and his wife, Toni, met through his time volunteering for FFA. It was this joint passion for agricultural education that they raised their two children with and what led to the development of this scholarship in his honor. His family hopes that those who earn the scholarship know they have support in their community and foster a love of agriculture, according to a news release.

Eric was a lifelong resident of DeKalb County, leaving briefly only to attend the University of Illinois, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in farm business management. Eric spent his lifetime farming, volunteering for organizations such as his church and local FFA chapters, and golfing. His children are proud to have a father who loved them deeply and taught them so much about farming.

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University of Illinois Extension to host fall gardening webinars

DeKALB – The University of Illinois Extension will host three Four Seasons Gardening webinar sessions beginning in September.

The Four Seasons Gardening series is free and will explore landscape designs, how to build a winter terrarium, and nature engagement benefits. Recording of the webinar series will be available after the sessions online at youtube.com/channel/.

Registration is required; visit go. illinois.edu/FourSeasons.

The schedule includes:

• “Design Stunning, Personalized Landscapes” – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. Participants can learn about landscape design basics and principle knowledge, explore design styles and gain personalized landscape confidence.

• “Discover the Benefits of Engaging with Nature” – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. Participants will learn about what people miss with a lost nature connection and earn inspiration to prioritize nature connections.

• “Create Winter Terrariums” –1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Attendees will explore terrarium basics, plant choices, and how to make gumball machine terrariums.

Early accommodation requests for access needs are encouraged. To make a request, email aholsing@illinois.edu, gbhalsod@illinois.edu or kreith@ illinois.edu.

For information, visit go.illinois.edu/ FourSeasons.

“Being entrusted with helping to carry on the legacies of people who made a difference in our community is one of our greatest honors,” DCCF Executive Director Dan Templin said in a news release. “This fund aligns with Eric’s passions and will help students for many years to come.”

The Eric J. Gabriel Memorial Scholarship distributed its inaugural award in May. The recipients include Taylor Fry of Genoa-Kingston High School, Miranda Ciesielczyk of Somonauk High School and Madyson Block of Sycamore High School.

Donations to any fund at DCCF, including the Eric J. Gabriel Memorial Scholarship Fund, can be made online at dekalbccf.org/donate or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. For questions or to start your charitable fund, contact Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@ dekalbccf.org.

DeKalb library to hold birthday door wreaths program Sept. 3

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Jackson’s Outstanding Young Volunteers to hold a program for patrons to create birthday door wreaths for nursing home residents.

The program will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 3 in the library’s lower-level Zimmerman Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.

The program is free and intended for children ages 6 to 18.

The wreaths will be donated to local nursing homes. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.

JOY is a youth-led volunteer group in DeKalb County.

No registration is required to attend. For information, email theresaw@ dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3350.

– Shaw Local News Network

Photo provided by the DeKalb County Community Foundation

The DeKalb County Community Foundation has established the Eric J. Gabriel Memorial Scholarship Fund, which was was created by the family of Eric J. Gabriel, who died Aug. 2, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Pictured are Eric J. and Toni Gabriel and their children.

$1.5M USDA grant will feed more families in need through food agency

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – DeKalb County Community Gardens has received about $1.5 million in USDA grant funding, enabling the agency to expand access to healthy and sustainably grown foods and address the root causes of hunger.

Labeled the Illinois Eats program, the grants were awarded to organizations such as DCCG in Illinois, officials announced at an Aug. 19 news conference. The program is a partnership with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Department of Human Services, to allow initiatives where agencies may purchase food directly from socially disadvantaged farmers at fair-market rate.

“We are very grateful to the Illinois Department of Human Services for awarding and giving a small pantry, such as ourselves, the opportunity to show that a smaller organization is able to fulfill the requirements of this grant,” Executive Director Heather Edwards said.

Agency officials took time Aug. 19 to celebrate how the aid has benefitted area farmers and food pantries.

DeKalb County Community Gardens also operates a mobile food pantry that sets up at various locations around the county every month, offering food and fresh produce to anyone who needs it, no questions asked. The nonprofit also operates its own Walnut Grove community farm in Kirkland, offers monthly subscription CSA boxes, and runs a community food hub in Genoa that gives out free warm meals.

Matt Klein, a farmer from Burlington, said the grant has been huge for his farm operation.

DCCG is working with 15 area farmers using aid provided under the USDA grant program.

“It’s been very good because we can grow a product and concentrate on the quality of the packaging of it instead of trying to battle with the wholesale market or other areas where it’s just price all the time,” Klein said. “We’re getting a quality product. We’ll be able to put the time into it.”

Liz Ezell of Salem Lutheran Church said the grant enables the food pantry to increase its produce output by eight to 10 times.

The Sycamore food pantry serves about 100 families each week, she said.

“[It’s] more than what we would

have if we did not have this grant in terms of quantity,” Ezell said. “I mean,

it’s changed the nature of what we’re able to offer families in terms of pro-

We are very grateful to the Illinois Department of Human Services for awarding and giving a small pantry, such as ourselves, the opportunity to show that a smaller organization is able to fulfill the requirements of this grant.”

duce, but also the dairy that we can’t afford to buy. We can’t afford to pay ourselves market price for all of this. We’re a small nonprofit food pantry run out of the basement of a church. So, our budget does not allow for us to purchase at the prices that the grant allows for. Everything we get is overand-above what we could offer our clients without this grant money or the help of the [DeKalb County] Community Gardens.”

Megann Horstead

DeKalb County Community Gardens Executive Director Heather Edwards speaks Aug. 19 a news conference held at the agency’s main warehouse building in DeKalb.

Photo provided by the GardenWorks Projects

A GardenWorks volunteer delivers seedling from the DeKalb County Community Gardens in this undated photo.

Heather Edwards, DeKalb County Community Gardens executive director

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SYCAMORE, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs RICHARD W. KAKKURI, SARAH A. KAKKURI, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE AND CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) NATION AL ASSOCIATION, Defendants. CASE NO. 22-FC-107

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 22, 2024, the foll owing described real estate to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 08-26-102-004

Commonly known as: 418 Culver St, DeKalb, IL 60115 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 26, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at the Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $139,913.40.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bi d by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of DeKalb County. No third party checks will be accepted The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Resident ial Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due wi thin twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiri ng the residenti al real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied agai nst said real estate and is offe red for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by

funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of DeKalb County. No third party checks will be accepted The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Resident ial Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer is due wi thin twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiri ng the residenti al real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied agai nst said real estate, and is offe red for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bi d, the purchaser shal l receive a Certif icate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court fi le to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William St reet, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judici al foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 mont hs immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common inte rest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

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

only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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.

Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Co llection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Fi rm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Karen C. Mitch (#6291822), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC

Karen C. Mitch (#6291822) HEAVNER BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law

601 East William Street

Decatur, IL 62523

Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings @hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719

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PUBLIC NO TICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 16 2024, Sheriff of DeKalb County will on September 26, 2024, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00pm, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, si tuated in the County of DeKalb State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 08-13-153-006

COMMONLY KN OWN AS: 1431 Hulmes Drive Dekalb, IL 60115

Description of improvements: The property is a single family home. The Judgment amount was $137,284.06.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The as

COMMONLY KN OWN AS:

1431 Hulmes Drive

Dekalb, IL 60115

Description of improvements:

The property is a single family home.

The Judgment amount was $137,284.06.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments or special taxes levied agai nst said real estate, water bi lls, et c., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify al l information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or ot her indivi du als presently in possession of the subject premises

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MO RTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales mrpllc com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088 Please refer to file# 23-16150IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Pl ai ntiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information ot her than that set forth in this notice of sale I3242770

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Mihlar, LLC

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SYCAMORE, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff vs RICHARD W. KAKKURI, SARAH A. KAKKURI, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE AND CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), NATION AL ASSOCIATION, Defendants.

CASE NO. 22-FC-107

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 22, 2024 the foll owing described real estate, to-wit: THE WEST 60 FEET OF THE EAST 120 FEET OF LOT 27 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 IN BLOCK 1 OF LAWLER'S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCI PAL MERIDIAN AS PER THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION, RECORDED MARCH 20TH, 1948 IN BOOK "G" OF PLATS, PAGE 134, AS DOCUMENT NO. 211827, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Permanent Index Number: 08-26-102-004

Commonly known as: 418 Culver St, DeKalb, IL 60115 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 26 2024 at 1:00 PM, at the Public Safety Building, 150 North Main, Sycamore, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $139,913.40.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied agai nst said real estate, and is offe red for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bi d, the purchaser shal l receive a Certif icate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court fi le to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William St reet, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judici al foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 mont hs immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common inte rest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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.

Karen C. Mitch (#6291822) Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC

Karen C. Mitch (#6291822) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC

Attorneys at Law

601 East William Street Decatur, IL 62523

Send Notice/Pleadings to:

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161)

Email: Non-CookPleadings @hsbattys.com

Telephone: (217) 422-1719

Karen C. Mitch (#6291822)

HEAVNER BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC

Attorneys at Law

601 East William Street

Decatur, IL 62523

Send Notice/Pleadings to:

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161)

Email: Non-CookPleadings

@hsbattys.com

Telephone: (217) 422-1719

Facsimile: (217) 422-1754

I3248090

Published in The MidWeek, August 21, 28, 2024 September 4, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS JOHN LYDON, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FO R BRITTANY N VILCHES A/K/A BRITTANY PHELAN DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BRITTANY N. VILCHES; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; HAROLD PHELAN; KEELYN DEVINE; ANDREW VILCHES, AS NEXT FRIEND OF K.V.; ANDREW VILCHES, AS NEXT FRIEND OF E.V. DEFENDANTS. NO. 2023FC000089 1431 HULMES DRIVE DEKALB, IL 60115 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NO TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 16, 2024, Sheriff of DeKalb County will on September 26, 2024, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00pm, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, si tuated in the County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 19 IN BLOCK 5 OF E.M. KELLY'S SECOND ADDITION, TO THE CITY OF DEKALB, AS PER THE PLAT THEREOF DATED AUGUST 5, 1958, AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S O FFICE OF DEKALB CO UNTY ILLINOIS ON SEPTEMBER 24, 1958 IN BOOK "K" OF PLATS, PAGE 31, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 292458, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

TAX NO. 08-13-153-006

COMMONLY KN OWN AS: 1431 Hulmes Drive Dekalb IL 60115

Description of improvements: The property is a single family home. The Judgment amount was $137,284.06.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bi lls, et c., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of

successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bi lls, et c. and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify al l information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or ot her indivi du als presently in possession of the subject premises

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales mrpllc com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088 Please refer to file# 23-16150IL

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Pl ai ntiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information ot her than that set forth in this notice of sale

I3242770

Published in The MidWeek, August 14, 21, 28, 2024