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Sycamore residents to see annual increase in waste, garbage service

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – Sycamore residents will see an annual increase for their monthly refuse service and waste collection starting Jan. 1 through 2028 because of an updated contract recently approved by the Sycamore City Council.

At its recent meeting, the Sycamore City Council authorized a five-year extension to the refuse contract between the city and Waste Management for a sixth consecutive time.

Sycamore has utilized Waste Management for waste collection and disposal services since December 2001 and has re-upped the agreement regularly in 2002, 2008, 2011, 2016 and 2021, documents show.

According to city documents, begin-

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English speaking classes set for Sept. 14 at the DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host individual appointments for patrons to practice speaking and learning English.

The classes will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 in the library’s Adult Study Room, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

The classes are free and intended for teens and adults.

Attendees can ask questions about ESL resources, vocabulary, grammar, test preparation, reading, pronunciation, listening or writing. All language speakers are welcome.

The classes will last 30 minutes. Registration is required.

ON THE COVER

Older, more established trees will survive more extreme weather conditions, like those we experienced this summer, better than younger trees, Joliet city arborist Jim Teiber said.

See story, page 6.

Photo by Bob Okon

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ning in January, Sycamore residents utilizing the refuse service will be charged $26.49 per month. In January 2025, the cost of the refuse service will increase by 4.5%, and then annually through Dec. 31, 2028.

City Manager Michael Hall said city officials preferred Waste Management for the waste disposal services because the company does more than basic trash removal.

“This is an all inclusive deal,” Hall said. “As we looked at other communities we saw that it’s kind of an a la carte, where they’ll pull out leaf collection, or they’ll pull out other types of things, but what’s good about Waste Management is they’ve put it all together in an all-inclusive package.”

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To register, email chelsear@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1700.

DCCF accepting Promise Grant applications

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Promise Grant – Subvención de Promesa program. The deadline for organizations to apply is Oct. 1, according to a news release. Promise Grants support the needs of DeKalb County’s dismissed and underserved populations. The program’s goal is to educate, empower and inspire individuals who may experience challenges because of their abilities, ethnicity and immigration status.

dence will continue to be given one 96-gallon refuse cart and one 64-gallon recycling cart, according to the contract.

Both bins are considered the contractor’s property, however, damage attributed to negligence will be considered the responsibility of the resident –that will be serviced by Waste Management once a week.

Residents are able to request a smaller 64-gallon refuse cart or a larger 96-gallon recycle cart for a one-time $30 exchange fee. Older adults that would prefer a smaller refuse bin are asked to contact City Hall.

Sycamore Public Works Director Matt Anderson said there will be no changes to the time and days trash, recycling and leaves will be picked up from residents’ curbs.

“The students have enjoyed playing the new games and trying out new activities,” 2022 Promise Grant recipient Anna Scott of Neighbors’ House said in a news release. “One goal of this project was to support students’ social-emotional learning as they engage in essential social skills. Examples include taking turns, healthy competition, how to win/lose a game appropriately and more.”

The grant funds are provided by the Howard and Mildred Eychaner Fund and the Promise Fund – El Fondo de la Promesa. To apply, visit dekalbccf.org/promise-grants. For information, call 815-748-5383 or email grants@dekalbccf.org.

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WHERE IT’S AT

Doty & Sons celebrate 75 years with bean bag boards

Concrete company donates to Sycamore Park District as part of anniversary year

SYCAMORE – It’s anniversaries all around this year in Sycamore, as a local concrete business celebrated turning 75 with a special donation to the Sycamore Park District, which turns 100 in 2023.

To commemorate its 75th anniversary and the 100th Anniversary of the Sycamore Park District, Doty & Sons Concrete Products donated three new sets of bean bag boards to Sycamore Park District’s Citizens Memorial Sports Complex, 435 Airport Road, according to a news release.

Since 1948, Doty & Sons, 1275 E. State St., has been creating custom concrete pieces for homes and businesses across the country. From small, standardized pieces to large-scale custom work, customer service and centralized location have taken them from the local to global market. Through the growth, owners Tom and Sam Doty have remained committed to giving back to their community, according to the release.

“Tom and Sam have contributed to the Park District in so many ways over the years,” Sycamore Park District Executive Director Jonelle Bailey said in the release. “Their support and in-kind donations help enhance the park system and community as a whole. We are extremely thankful and inspired by their contributions and are thrilled to share this special anniversary year!”

Other Doty & Sons custom outdoor play features at Citizens Memorial Sports Complex include outdoor table tennis, ladder ball games and bean bag toss boards. The equipment needed to play can be checked out at the Community Center Service Deck, 480 Airport Road.

In its 75th year, Doty & Sons has a legacy that’s centered around family.

With his discharge pay from the army, Cal Doty and his father, Lavern, started Doty & Sons Concrete Products in 1948. Later, his wife Helen and his twin sons, Tom and Sam, joined the business which has evolved over the years. Today, the business manufactures a variety of styles of precast concrete waste receptacles, planters, benches and other products, many of which were designed by Cal and his sons, according to the release.

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Photo provided by Sycamore Park District

To commemorate its 75th anniversary and the 100th Anniversary of the Sycamore Park District, Doty & Sons Concrete Products donated three new sets of bean bag boards to Sycamore Park District’s Citizens Memorial Sports Complex, 435 Airport Road, according to a news release.

Did NIU invent homecoming? Find out at Sept. 24 event

DeKALB – In time for Northern Illinois University’s 116th Homecoming, learn the history behind one of the nation’s longest-running alumni gatherings in the country.

Mike Korcek, NIU’s sports information director emeritus, will touch on the legacy of the Huskies’ homecoming and celebrations nationwide during a presentation at noon Sept. 24 at the Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, according to a news release.

Admission to the program is $5, and free for Homestead members. Admission includes a tour of the Glidden Homestead and blacksmithing demonstrations. Proceeds from the program support the Homestead.

Joseph F. Glidden notably donated 64 acres of his own land in the 1890s for the building of the Northern Illinois State Normal School, now known as NIU.

Korcek started investigating the history of homecoming when he learned that the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign claimed to have invented homecoming on a national basis in 1910, even though NIU’s version began seven years earlier, according to the release. His homecoming topic was a two-decade crusade.

During the address, Korcek will share the stories, research, background and personal irony behind “Who Really Did Invent Homecoming?” He also will cite the seven schools in America with the oldest homecomings.

Korcek, 75, has covered sports for more than 50 years with stops at the Mount Prospect News (1965-67), The Northern Star (1966 to 1969), European Stars & Stripes (1971 to 1973) and as a columnist at the Daily Chronicle (2008 to 2021). A 1970 NIU journalism grad and a U.S. Army veteran, Korcek spent almost four decades in the NIU office of sports

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Volunteer crafts program set for Sept. 19 at the DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will partner with JOY Volunteers to host a program for teens and tweens to make items to donate to nursing homes and Meals on Wheels.

The program will begin at 4 p.m. Sept. 19 in the library’s Nancy D. Castle

information (1969 to 1970 and 1973 to 2009), with 22 as director.

The Mount Prospect native was inducted into the media wing of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame (1999) and NIU Athletics Hall of Fame (2003), according to the release. In 1998, Korcek was honored as the Donald R. Grubb NIU Journalism Alumnus of the Year.

The Glidden Homestead is open every Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. for tours of the historic homestead where Joseph F. Glidden created “The Winner” barbed wire, one of the most widely-used types of barbed wire that helped change the history of the American West, and the world. The Phineas Vaughan Blacksmith Shop will provide demonstrations of the blacksmithing craft to visitors.

The J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center in DeKalb is a not-forprofit organization working to preserve the home and barn, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, while providing educational opportunities to the public.

For more information, call 815-7567904, visit www.gliddenhomestead.org or the homestead’s Facebook page.

Collaboration Studio, 309 Oak St., according to a news release. Attendees can decorate cards and birthday-themed paper punch bags.

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

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

– Shaw Local News Network

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Mike Korcek

Image provided by Jessi LaRue 1968 Homecoming pamphlet from Northern Illinois University

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June 24, 2023 & September 30, 2023 from 9am to 12 pm at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, located at 2200 Pleasant St. DeKalb, IL 60115

These events are available to DeKalb County residents, proof of address is required.

Residents within the city limits of DeKalb are encouraged to utilize the E-Waste Collection ser vices by Lake Shore Recycling Systems while Sycamore, Genoa, and Kirkland residents are encouraged to utilize the At Your Door Ser vice by Waste Management.

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Autumn affected

Summer’s extreme heat, drought could diminish fall colors

By JESSIE MOLLOY jmolloy@shawmedia.com

Summer may be in its final days, but the season’s extreme, erratic weather may still have an impact on Illinois’ fall colors.

Spencer Campbell, the plant clinic manager at Morton Arboretum in Lisle, noted this summer had a lot of extreme weather, swinging between drought conditions early and then heavy rains. April, May and June reportedly only saw half of their usual annual rainfall, while July received twice its annual average and August came in below average while accompanied by extreme heat.

“These sorts of stress events can definitely impact fall color,” said Campbell, “though it remains to be seen how the 2023 drought will impact the fall colors. Last year we had beautiful color at the arboretum because there was a lot of predictable, typical weather. This year was much less predictable. The next few weeks will be important. If we get mild weather, it should give us some good fall color.”

While the full spectrum of the summer’s impact has yet to be seen, some, like Autumn Blaze maples, have already been affected and have begun their autumn transformation early at both the Morton Arboretum and in Joliet.

“I saw some of the maples starting to change earlier this week, and it’s because they’re stressed,” Joliet city arborist Jim Teiber said. “When they get too dry from drought conditions, the photosynthesis process slows down and colors come earlier.”

As trees reduce their photosynthesis for the season, the amount of green chlorophyll in the leaves is reduced, revealing the dramatic array of reds, yellows, oranges and browns seen in fall leaves, a sign that the tree is going dormant for the season.

University of Illinois Extension forestry and research specialist Christopher Evans said this effect is “basically the trees just giving up for the year” and noted that while some will begin to show their color early after a stressful summer, it also means that the overall fall color season could be shorter and less vibrant.

“Early color won’t be fantastic color,” Evans said. “The stress will sometimes just make them brown faster and then drop their leaves. A little drought stress through a season can

lead to really nice color, but I think there was so much stress this year, that I’m not expecting the best season.”

Keeping trees healthy

While fall colors might come early and move fast this year as a result of the hot, dry conditions, Evans said the stress is not something to worry about for most older, well-established trees.

“Trees are more flexible than a lot of other plants because they have bigger, more extensive root systems. Droughts impact them, but not as dramatically, unless you have prolonged stress for more than a year or two,” he said.

The same does not necessarily apply to young trees, or trees that have recently been transplanted, which he notes are more susceptible to stress damage and need more attention and care in drought conditions.

Those conditions often apply to parkway trees, which are smaller and are often planted in dryer soil and harsher conditions. Teiber said that during drought periods it is a good idea to water small trees in yards and parkways to ensure they stay healthy.

“If the trees dry out and drop all their leaves too early, they might not be

able to store up enough energy to fully leaf out again in spring, and it can eventually catch up to them and kill them,” Teiber said, while noting that even trees that lose their leaves early can still recover if the tips of the branches retain their greenery into fall.

“We ask residents to water their trees during droughts and heatwaves to prevent that. You don’t need to worry

about your lawn because it will bounce back, but you should really let the trees soak,” he said.

While watering during the hot summer months is ideal, Teiber said that even as the trees begin to change colors in September and October, it can still help them to provide extra water. While the schedule of the fall colors may be different this year, Campbell still suggests visiting neighborhood parks, trails and arboretums throughout the season to make the most of the color we do get.

“Fall leaf season is already underway at the arboretum and really every week is a different color display, from the maples now to the oaks in late October,” he said.

While some trees may already have gone through their metamorphosis, Campbell said that late September and early October around Columbus Day should still be great times to get out and appreciate the colors.

He recommends checking the fall color tracker on the Morton Arboretum website to see which trees and other plants may be changing and worth looking for week to week in northern Illinois.

Gary Middendorf

People enjoy a nice Saturday morning at Lockport’s Lincoln Landing as a Autumn Blaze maple tree show signs of fall colors in Lockport.

The stress will sometimes just make them brown faster and then drop their leaves. A little drought stress through a season can lead to really nice color, but I think there was so much stress this year, that I’m not expecting the best season.”

Christopher Evans, forestry and research specialist with University of Illinois Extension

LOOKING BACK

1923 – 100 YEARS AGO

With the gates broken on one or two occasions within the past two or three weeks, the North Western railway has had occasion to try out the proposed plan of using two watchmen at Fourth Street, instead of one man in the tower. Some time ago the railway had men stationed at Fourth Street counting all classes of traffic that passed over the railway tracks for a period of 72 hours. The crossing at Fourth Street is a dangerous one at any time, especially when traffic is unusually heavy. There are so many gates to look after that it is impossible for the man in the tower to shut off all entrances upon the tracks at once. If this were possible there would be no need of an extra man to protect the public.

As tomorrow is the last day the DeKalb chapter of the American Red Cross will accept money for the Japanese Relief Fund it appears that this city will fall down on the quota of $1,000. Yesterday the total amounted to $616.50 and with donations made today it reached $665.50.

Five weary travelers of the ties appeared last night at the Hotel Vendome for free lodging for the night. Especially at this time of the year if the police department stayed indoors all day, they could tell the approach of cold weather by the number that appear for shelter each night.

Motorcycle Officer Fred Housewert was on the job again last night and was compelled to stop several autoists who stepped on the gas too hard or who had forgotten the regulations concerning lights. Although no one was arrested, Officer Housewert is keeping a close tab and anyone going over the limit will be liable to arrest and fine, which is usually $18.40.

Local grape growers are very angry over gangs of kids in this city who continue to rampage over vines, breaking them and stealing the grapes. This has become such a nuisance in the south part of DeKalb that efforts will be made to bring the matter to justice.

Sparks from the chimney today caused damage to the Cy Gonterman home on College Avenue, but it is an ill wind that blows no good. Gonterman has been planning to construct a new

roof on his home, but had put the matter off indefinitely. With the help of the firemen this morning, when the south side of the roof was afire, several shingles were removed, and Mr. Gonterman now says he will get busy on the new roof at once.

1948 – 75 YEARS AGO

In an effort to raise funds for the black-topping of playgrounds at DeKalb’s elementary schools, the Lions Club will present Birch, the magician, in a show at the high school auditorium next Wednesday night. The Birch show features many feats of magic, none of which is more inexplicable than that in which a Shetland pony is made to disappear while suspended in midair. It requires 38 trunks and crates to hold the equipment and scenery used in this show. Proceeds will be used to help pay for the cost of black-topping playgrounds at Ellwood and Glidden schools this fall.

Activities of the Lions Club are not always centered on dinner meeting, singing and having fun. The projects of the club are designed to bring better recreational facilities for the children of DeKalb. A crop of Lions were active on Sunday morning working on a playground project.

People riding on Route 64, especially on Sundays where there is a long string of cars, are finding that there is a new

sport. It entails the endangering of all of the lives of these motorists, but the participants seem to have no thought of that. The sport is simply taking a coke bottle in a car and shaking it up until the carbonation is at the peak and then releasing the thumb so that the mess goes over a passing auto’s windshield. The windshield wipers become gummed up and it becomes difficult for the driver to see. The persons indulging in this sport are all young in age.

Went to the Sandwich fair this week and saw a lot of old and new friends. It is a great show and attracts large crowds each day. It seems emphasis is being placed more on the carnival theme.

With the Sandwich Fair going full blast, plans for Sycamore on Parade, one of the northern part of the county’s big shows, are rapidly being completed. Entertainment for all four nights has been booked, the hours of the show named and just about all of the booth space allotted. One of the features of this event is that it is open to the public and is provided without charge. One of the main purposes of the show is to exhibit the products of industry in this area and for retailers to show the latest fall merchandise.

1973 – 50 YEARS AGO

Seventy-four years ago yesterday morning, 139 students and faculty assembled in the study hall of Altgeld

Hall. They sang “America” repeated the 23rd Psalm and the Lord’s Prayer, listened to a short speech from President John Cook and were given their assignments. Northern Illinois State Normal School was born.

A bicycle registration and safety check for all adults and children having bicycles in the Somonauk School District will be held Sept. 14 and 15. There will be no charge for the registration but donations will be accepted since there is a cost for the identification plates that will be attached to the bicycles.

City “farmers” learned Monday how DeKalb County, one of the richest agricultural regions of the country, is conserving its resources, combating pollution, and enhancing recreation in doing so. The DeKalb Kiwanis Club in its 29th annual Farm-City Tour, took 210 Kiwanians from 25 clubs in the Chicago area on a tour of three sites of largescale environmental control before all sat down to a steak and corn dinner. The annual tour, begun by the late Chauncey Watson, has been made a national project by the Kiwanis.

1998 – 25 YEARS AGO

Talk of land rights and Indian casinos in the Shabbona area is beginning to be heard again. Late Friday afternoon, Gov. Jim Edgar’s office confirmed that groups purporting to represent Native American land claims in Illinois have had discussions with Edgar’s legal advisers over the summer.

To many, Reino “Rip” Riippi of DeKalb is more than just an employee of the Daily Chronicle. In many ways, he has provided heart and soul to the community, plus much-needed continuity for the public through more than three decades of change. Riippi, who will turn 63 in two weeks, finally closed the door on his long career at the Daily Chronicle Friday. He ended 34 years in a variety of positions, most recently as national advertising manager.

DeKalb has completed one of the busiest years for construction in the city. A record 384 housing units were built in DeKalb in the 1997-1998 fiscal year, according to the community development department’s annual report.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

Photo provided by DeKalb County History Center

Northern Illinois University stadium during a 1976 football game.

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CCT sets auditions for ‘Little Mermaid’ beginning Sept. 17

SOMONAUK – Children’s Community Theatre has scheduled auditions for its upcoming production of the Disney musical “The Little Mermaid.”

The auditions will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 17 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at Somonauk Baptist Church, 315 E. North St., Somonauk, according to a news release.

Auditions are open to children ages 7 to 18.

Those seeking parts only need to participate in one of the sessions.

The auditions consist of cold readings from the script and singing a short song a cappella, according to a news release. No experience is required to audition.

There is a $20 production fee per cast member and a $15 membership fee per family.

Performances will run from Feb. 9 through Feb. 11 at the Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. CCT is an Illinois nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation and development of the performing arts. For information, email cctdekalb@ gmail.com or visit the group’s Facebook page.

All welcome to hymn sing at DeKalb church

DeKALB – Glad Tidings Church, 2325 N. First St., DeKalb, will host a hymn sing at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13.

The event is free and open to the public.

For information, call 815-758-4919.

St. Paul’s in DeKalb to host poetry reading Sept. 13

DeKALB – An upcoming poetry reading event will feature five local poets from DeKalb, and all are welcome to attend.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 900 Normal Road in DeKalb, will host “Wonderment: Five DeKalb Poets Read Poems of Wonder and Awe” from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Sept. 13.

The reading is free and open to the public.

Participants can listen to poems by DeKalb residents Marilyn Cleland, Rebecca Parfitt, Susan Azar Porterfield, Joseph Gastiger and John Bradley.

Free-will donations for the Environmental Defense Fund will be accepted. Light refreshments will be served.

Eight Countries in One Day returning to library Sept. 16

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host its annual Eight Countries in One Day event for patrons to learn about various countries and cultures on Sept. 16.

The program will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Attendees can learn about Ghana, Egypt, Taiwan, Samoa, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Colombia and India.

The event will feature food, crafts and activities. Passports and “luggage” are available at the welcome table. Passports will be stamped for every country visited. Attendees can enter for a chance to win prizes.

Patrons who bring in canned food items will earn raffle tickets. No registration is required.

Performances are being held in the library’s main lobby. They include:

11:15 a.m.: Colombian dancers

Noon: West African drummers

1 p.m.: Indian classical dance

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

The Foolers magic show set for Sept. 22 at Egyptian DeKALB – Penn and Tellers presents The Foolers is headed to the Egyptian Theatre on Sept. 22.

The Foolers is an interactive live show that features four of the world’s best illusionists, according to a news release.

The group includes magicians Matt Donnelly, Vinny Grosso, Jessica Jane Peterson and Alex Ramon.

The group pays homage to classic Penn and Teller magic in a show that is curated and endorsed by the duo. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the theater located at 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb.

Tickets cost $35. VIP tickets cost $85 and include a post-show photo with the magicians.

To buy tickets, visit egyptiantheatre. showare.com/eventperformances.

For information, visit foolerslive.com.

– Shaw Local News Network

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NIU Homecoming Coloring Contest

Deadline to drop off at the DeKalb or Sycamore Library is Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. For details visit: go.niu.edu/homecoming

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The Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Cronauer Law to its membership with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 19. Cronauer Law represents people who have been injured in a car crash, at work or in other incidents. For information,

Early warning signs for heart disease

Cardiovascular disease claims more lives across the globe every year than any other disease or condition, and many of those fatalities are credited to heart disease. Though the terms Òcardiovascular diseaseÓ and Òheart diseaseÓ are often used interchangeably, the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute notes that, while all heart diseases are cardiovascular diseases, not all cardiovascular diseases are heart diseases. This is an important distinction, especially as adults discuss heart and cardiovascular health with their physicians. The NHLBI reports that more than one in 10 American adults have been diagnosed with heart disease, which underscores the serious threat posed by the various conditions that fall under the umbrella of the condition. Though NHLBI data indicates around 630,000 Americans die from heart diseases each year, many of those deaths are preventable. The same goes for Canada, where data from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System indicates that every hour roughly 14 Canadian adults age 20 and over with diagnosed heart disease lose their lives. Education is one of the ways in which deaths due to heart disease can be prevented. ThatÕs especially true when individuals learn to recognize warning signs of the disease and take prompt action once such indicators appear.

Chest pain: Discomfort between the neck and upper abdomen is characterized as chest pain, which does not necessarily indicate the presence of heart disease. However, the experts at Mount Sinai indicate that chest pain is the most common symptom of poor blood flow to the heart or a heart attack. Chest pain may occur because the heart isnÕt getting enough oxygen or blood. ItÕs important that individuals recognize that the intensity of pain in the chest does not indicate the severity of the problem. That means that even mild discomfort in the chest should be brought to the attention of a physician immediately.

Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath can occur because the heart isnÕt pumping blood as well as it should, thus causing blood to back up in the veins that go from the lungs to the heart. Mount Sinai notes that this results in fluid leaking into the lungs, thus producing shortness of breath. Shortness of breath can occur at any time, including when individuals are active or at rest.

Coughing or wheezing: Another indicator of fluid buildup in the lungs related to the heart is persistent coughing or wheezing. When coughing, individuals may spit up a pink or bloody mucus.

Swelling in the lower legs: Mount Sinai notes that swelling in the legs, ankles or feet is another indicator of heart troubles. One of the byproducts of a poorly functioning heart is slower blood flow, and that reduction in flow can cause a backup in the veins of the legs. That backup can cause fluid to build up in the tissues, which leads to swelling. Heart disease is a significant threat to public health. Learning to recognize signs of the disease can save an untold number of lives.

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.

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NIU Art Museum lists upcoming bus tour dates

DeKALB – The Northern Illinois University Art Museum will host two fall bus trips through its Get-on-theBus program.

The bus trips will be held Sept. 22 and Nov. 19, according to a news release.

The first trip features tours of Crab Tree Farm and the Driehaus Museum. The farm tour includes 30 Arts and Crafts interiors and exhibit rooms. No interior photography is allowed. The museum tour will feature the “Hector Guimard: Art Nouveau to Modernism” exhibit. The exhibit explores the work and life of French architect Hector Guimard.

The bus departs at 8 a.m. Boarding for the bus begins at 7:45 a.m. on the NIU parking garage’s north side. Lunch is available in the River North neighborhood. The bus will return about 6:30 p.m.

The trip costs $75 for museum members, $90 for nonmembers, and $80 for students and seniors.

The second bus trip will visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Educa-

tion Center. Attendees can view the “I’ll Have What She’s Having: The Jewish Deli” and “Interactive Holograms: Survivor Stories Experience” exhibits. The hologram exhibit allows patrons to view a Holocaust survivor’s hologram as they tell their survival story. Participants will eat lunch at Kaufman’s Bagel and Delicatessen. The group also will visit Mitsuwa Marketplace, a Japanese grocery store chain.

The bus will begin boarding at 8:45 a.m. at the NIU parking garage’s north side. The bus departs at 9 a.m. Attendees are responsible for their own food. The bus will return to DeKalb about 6 p.m.

The trip costs $50 for museum members and seniors, $60 for nonmembers, and $45 for students ages 22 and younger. The deadline to pay and register is Nov. 10. To register, call 815753-1936.

The NIU Art Museum Get-on-theBus trips allow people to meet art lovers, see innovative historical exhibits, and keep up with art world events. For information, visit go.niu.edu/ artmuseumevents.

Every day, underground pipelines safely transport natural gas – one of the most efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly fuels – to homes and businesses throughout the country. Nicor Gas operates, secures and maintains the pipelines in our service territories. We adhere to state and federal pipeline safety regulations, perform extensive quality-control checks, educate the public on how to recognize and prevent natural gas leaks, and work closely with officials to develop emergency response plans.

Call before you dig

Before digging on your property, state law requires you call 811 to have your utility lines professionally marked – for free! You must wait the required amount of time before you begin your project. Pipeline markers indicate the general area of the pipeline, but not its exact location or depth. A pipeline may not always be marked in all areas, so it is important to always “Call

Before You Dig.” If a pipeline right of way is adjacent to your property, you have a responsibility to ensure no new installations of landscaping or physical structures are placed in the right of way, which interferes with our ability to keep the pipeline safe through routine monitoring and maintenance.

Information about transmission pipelines operating in your community can be accessed online at npms. phmsa.dot.gov, courtesy of the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS).

Water heater safety

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges all users to lower their water heaters to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Carbon monoxide

Incomplete combustion of any fuel produces carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and has no odor, taste or color. Carbon monoxide detectors are

Important safety information from Nicor Gas

helpful, but they are no substitute for using equipment safely. This includes having your appliances inspected once a year by a certified contractor.

Appliance safety

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency:

• It is important that you have your furnace inspected by a qualified specialist.

• Be sure all furnace controls and emergency shutoffs are in proper working condition.

• Keep trash and other combustible materials away from your air, heating and water heating systems. Pipeline integrity management is a process for assessing and mitigating pipeline risks to reduce both the likelihood and consequences of incidents. We have a comprehensive plan that fully addresses these processes, especially for locations deemed highconsequence areas.

To learn more, visit nicorgas.com/integritymanagementplan

Online Survey

Please take a moment to complete a survey about natural gas safety and you by scanning the QR code or visiting surveymonkey.com/r/QTT3WNR to help us make sure we are keeping our communities safe.

If you smell gas, act fast!

Although natural gas pipeline incidents are uncommon, you can help prevent emergencies by knowing the signs of a potential problem. Even though you may not currently be a Nicor Gas customer, you can play an important role in natural gas safety. Below are some tips on how to identify a possible natural gas leak, and what to do in such a situation.

LOOK for blowing dirt, discolored vegetation or continued bubbling of standing water.

LISTEN for a hissing or roaring noise near a natural gas appliance or line. SMELL for the distinctive, rotten-egg odor associated with natural gas. Natural gas is colorless and odorless, so we add a chemical odorant called mercaptan for easy detection of a suspected natural gas leak. This odorant has a distinctive “rotten egg” type odor. You should act any time you detect even a small amount of this odor in the air.

Note: Be aware that “odorant fade,” while uncommon, can occur. Odorant fade occurs when a physical or chemical process causes the level of odorant in the gas to be reduced. This can happen in both existing gas pipe and new installations. Some individuals may not be able to detect the smell of the natural gas odorant because they have a diminished sense of smell, because the scent is being masked by other odors in the area or because the odorant has diminished so that it is not detectable. Some gas lines, due to their unique function, may not have odor at all.

If you detect even a small amount of this odor in the air:

DO NOT try to identify the source or to stop the leak yourself. LEAVE the area immediately and move a safe distance away from the potential leak, while avoiding any action that may cause sparks.

AVOID using any sources of ignition, such as cellphones, cigarettes, matches, flashlights, electronic devices, motorized vehicles, light switches or landlines, as natural gas can ignite from a spark or open flame, possibly causing a fire or explosion. Natural gas is nontoxic, lighter than air and displaces oxygen. In severe cases, if not used properly, it can also lead to asphyxiation.

CALL Nicor Gas at 888.Nicor4U (642.6748) or 911 once you are out of the area of the suspected leak and in a safe place. Stay away until Nicor Gas or emergency personnel indicate it is safe to return.

For more information, visit nicorgas.com/safety or call 888.Nicor4U (642.6748)

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Trash in Kishwaukee River inspires DeKalb man’s cleanup efforts

Greg Romaneck says he wants to create a cleaner local environment for all to enjoy

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – Fitted with a lifejacket, sunglasses and hat, Greg Romaneck was paddling the Kishwaukee River during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Romaneck uses his time paddling along the river for a good cause: While he floats along, he picks up litter he finds in the water.

Three years and thousands of bottles and cans later, the DeKalb resident said he believes his mission to clean up the river isn’t over.

“We began a process over a period of time,” Romaneck said. “I’ve had a couple people help me a few times. But mostly it’s once or twice a week I would go out.”

Romaneck said he believes the work he is doing is making a difference in the community, even if he doesn’t get recognition for it.

One item Romaneck said he and others consistently find is Mountain Dew bottles. He recently picked up trash along the banks of the Kishwaukee River at the Knute Olson Jr. Forest Preserve in Kingston.

“We found that it was just terrible all the way up through that stretch,” Romaneck said.

Romaneck said he knows he can make an impact individually, but at the same time, there’s something to be said about strength in numbers.

“I can carry out probably 150-plus bottles at a time,” Romaneck said. “Every little incremental step in nature has an effect down the road. Someone dumps stuff down there near the DeKalb area, and we find it up here.”

It remains unclear who is responsible for leaving behind all the trash.

“I’d hesitate to guess, but clearly it is a repetitive pattern of behavior,” Romaneck said. “It’s always the same stuff. It’s always the same storage bags.”

Jack Barshinger, a retired school superintendent and Waterman resident, said he’s accompanied Romaneck on quite a few paddling trips along the Kishwaukee River north of DeKalb.

“Sometimes it’s really bad and sometimes you get to really enjoy the kayak trip without having to pick up four bags of garbage,” Barshinger said.

Typically, Romaneck takes what he collects to dumpsters at Northern Illinois University to be recycled.

Romaneck encourages anyone who comes along the river to help clean it up. If anyone comes across a spill, they should contact the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and report it.

“I believe there [are] a lot of good people,” Romaneck said. “It only takes one or two people who are misguided … to really make a mess.”

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Photos by Mark Busch

Greg Romaneck picks up trash and debris as he kayaks Aug. 10 in the Kishwaukee River near the Knute Olson Jr. Forest Preserve in Kingston.

Greg Romaneck talks Aug. 10 about taking care of our natural environment along the banks of the Kishwaukee River at the Knute Olson Jr. Forest Preserve in Kingston. Romaneck has been making regular visits to pick up trash as he kayaks the river and been an advocate for keeping the river and its surroundings free of pollution.

Northern Rehab to host injury presentation Sept. 21 in Sycamore

SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK

SYCAMORE – Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists and the Kishwaukee Family YMCA will host an “Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement for Runners” presentation as part of its Lunch and Learn Educational Series.

The event will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road, Sycamore, according to a news release.

Admission is free.

Physical therapist Rob Larkins will discuss running-related injuries, performance enhancement footwear and exercises, and training strategies and exercises to prevent injuries. Refresh-

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

Paint and sip planned for Sept. 14 and 28 at the DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host paint and sip sessions for patrons to make canvas paintings and drink a hot beverage.

The events will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 14 and 28 in the library’s 309 Creative room, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

OBITUARIES

TERESA A. GABRIEL

Born: January 30, 1928 in Montello, WI

Died: September 4, 2023 in Sycamore, IL

Teresa A. Gabriel, 95, of Sycamore died peacefully on September 4, 2023 at her home where she wished to remain with her family by her side.

She was born January 30, 1928 in Montello, WI to John W. and Mary E. (Cadigan) Furman. She married Fay A. Gabriel on April 24, 1948 in Kingston, WI.

Teresa was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sycamore, the Women of the Moose, Sycamore and a former volunteer with hospice.

She loved to bake- especially cookies and remembered her family members’ favorites. She was an avid gardener, reader and enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren. Teresa was a collector of angels and had a wide variety in her home.

Survivors include her children, Ruth (John) Greatens, Edward (Adele) Gabriel, Ervan (Carol) Gabriel and John Gabriel; her grandchildren, Zach (Diane) Vierck, Andorra (Steve)

ments will be provided by Hy-Vee. Because of limited space, registration is required to attend. To register, visit kishymca.org or call 815-756-9577.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is a physical therapist owned and operated physical therapy practice providing clients with customized care for more than 40 years.

The Kishwaukee Family YMCA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enrich the spirit, mind and body of all those in the community, especially families and children, regardless of ability to pay.

For information, visit northernrehabpt.com/events or kishymca.org or call 815-756-8524 or 815-756-9577.

The sessions are free and intended for adults and teens.

Participants can paint whatever they want. Hot chocolate will be served. Painting materials will be provided. Because of limited space, the sessions are first come, first served. For information, email techdesk@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2851. –ShawLocalNewsNetwork

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9AM-3PM

Frank Van Buer Plaza | Downtown DeKalb

Starts immediately after the DeKalb Corn Classic race

Foley, Amy (Bryan) Gerretsen, Christie Gabriel and Michael (Rachel) Gabriel; granddaughters-in-law, Toni Gabriel and Jennifer Gabriel; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Vierck, Kenzie and Piper Gerretsen, Savannah and Landon Gabriel, Timothy (Autumn) Gabriel, Vincent Gabriel, Raychel Seger, Jaxsen Gabriel, Steve and Zack Gabriel; her great-great-grandchild, Kennady Gabriel; and her siblings, John Furman, Mark Furman, Agnes Abraham and Patricia Leidy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three grandsons, Nathan Gabriel, Steven Gabriel and Eric Gabriel; two sisters, Bernice Nelson and Mary Catherine Furman; and one brother, Thomas Furman. Her funeral services will be private. To sign the online guest book or write a special memory, go to http://www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com

Memorials or cards can be sent to the family in care of the Butala Funeral Home, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.

InFunktious 9:00-11:30

Family friendly activities all day!

The PriSSillas 12:00-2:30

Magician Ken Mate 11:30-1:30

Enjoy local cuisine from DeKalb County food vendors, while enjoying live entertainment, family friendly activities, and a 50/50 raffle.

Entrance Fee: FREE Food & Beverage: Individual Vendor Prices

Funds raised through sponsorships, donations, and 50/50 raffle proceeds from this event will support the Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary Community Grant for Children, Youth and Families of DeKalb County.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

DeKalb church hosting Friends of the Poor Walk Sept. 23

DeKALB – St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb will host the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s DeKalb and Sycamore Friends of the Poor Walk to benefit local

OBITUARIES

KEN MAYNARD BROWN

Born: September 27, 1933

Died: September 3, 2023

Ken Maynard Brown, 89, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Kishwaukee Hospital. Ken was born at home in Greeneville, Tennessee on September 27th, 1933. Ken was the next to the youngest child born to Tee Rome Brown and Clara Imogene (King) Brown. He was named after the movie Western Cowboy, Ken Maynard by his brother Buster.

Ken married Cordia V. Feezell on July 2, 1953, at the Greene County Courthouse in Greeneville, Tennessee. Six years later Ken

individuals and families.

The walk will step off at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 23 in the parking lot of the church at 302 Fisk Ave. in DeKalb. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

A group photo will be taken before the walk.

and Cordia welcomed their daughter Connie Colleen Brown and the three of them were never apart.

Ken and Cordia were married for 55 years until Cordia’s passing on November 18th, 2008.

Ken worked hard to provide for his little family. He had a strong work ethic, he said he started working when he was big enough to walk, helping his mother by dragging tobacco stalks into the barn to dry. Ken had many different jobs including working for Nehring’s Electrical Works running the Big Strander making cable wire for 20 years.

In the fall of 1977 (three months after Connie graduated high school) Ken began working at DeKalb High School. Ken and Connie joked that Connie quit school to go to work and Dad quit work to go to school. Ken retired from DeKalb High School and continued subbing there until he ended his

The walk will travel through the historic district and downtown DeKalb. The route includes Fourth Street, Lincoln Highway and First Street.

The walk is open to the public. Registration is required. Donations will be accepted.

working career in 2008. Ken said he was always blessed with good jobs, good bosses and great coworkers.

In retirement Ken enjoyed watching the Cubs, Atlanta Braves, and Westerns on his big screen TV.

Ken is survived by his loving and devoted daughter, Connie C. Brown; his brother, Elmer (Sharon) Brown; Connie’s best friend, Susan N. Griswold (who was like a second daughter to Ken), and numerous nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Maynard including special niece Pam (Jeff) Struthers and nephews, Harold Dean (Agnes) Fortner and Ryan Brown.

Ken now joins his beloved wife Cordia; his parents; his sisters, Laure Belt, Hazel Fox, Wilma Malone, Kathleen Fortner, Pauline Stoddard, and Helen Louise Norton; his brothers, Buster Brown, Wilbert Brown, Paul Brown and Clarence Brown; his step sister, Ruby

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Mary and Christ the Teacher Conference reaches out and assists neighbors in need.

To register or donate, visit fopwalk.org/ event/2839.

– Shaw Local News Network

Babb Laughlin; his step brother, Joe Babb and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Salem Lutheran Church, 1145 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, with Rev. Preston C. Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2023, at Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb.

Connie would like to thank Dr Thakkar and the Y2 unit nurses and PCT’s at Kishwaukee Hospital for their kind and compassionate care that they gave to Ken and Connie during the last few months of Ken’s hard fought battle with Parkinson’s disease.

For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.

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RECREATION SUPERVISOR

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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District

The Ki shwaukee Wa ter Reclamation Di stri ct (KWRD) is seekin g ap plicant s for its Laborator y Techni ci an positio n. Benefits include paid vacation / person al days, tuit io n reimbursemen t, IM RF Pension, an d excell en t health/d en ta l care This is a bargaining unit position with in the Inter national Unio n of Operat in g Eng ineers, Local 150 A pre- empl oyment physi cal, drug screening, and ba ckgrou nd check will be required A pplicant s must meet the residency requiremen ts (15 miles from the Di strict service area) within 12 m onths of hire

St arti ng pay for this positio n is $29.79/hr, plus a $1,000 si gni ng bon us, with add it io na l wa ges avai la bl e th rough IEPA wastewater ope rato r certificati ons. Experience wi th water / wa stewater l abor at ory services preferred but not required Ba chelor's or Associ ate's Degree with course wo rk in microbi ol ogy, biology, chemis try, envi ronmental science, or rela ted fi el d, required Ad ditional in form ation on the position can be fo und on our website at www.kishwrd.com

Please email yo ur cover letter and resume to Mike Holland (Techni cal Services Direct or) at mholland@kishwrd.com

WAREHOUSE EMPLOYEE Part Time

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MOTORCYCLES WANTED

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALBSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS

Planet Home Lending, LLC

Plaintiff, vs Kathy L. Ehr; Brian K. Hausler; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, 22 FC 96

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of DeKalb County will on Thursday September 28, 2023, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., DeKalb County Pu blic Safety Building, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 19-26-27 7-003.

Commonly known as 939 N. Wolfe St Sandwich, IL 60548

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

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

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

Hearing impaired number is 1-800-927-9275

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common inte rest community the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 ho urs, by certified funds No refunds The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr James P. Palazzolo at Plaintiff's Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200

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September 6, 13, 2023

the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 ho urs, by certified funds No refunds The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr James P. Palazzolo at Plaintiff's Attorney, Potestivo & Associates P.C. 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200 I3227430

Published in The MidWeek, August 30, 2023

September 6, 13, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALBSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Planet Home Lending, LLC

Plaintiff vs Kathy L. Ehr; Brian K. Hausler; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants

Defendants, 22 FC 96 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of DeKalb County will on Thursday September 28, 2023, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., DeKalb County Pu blic Safety Building, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

THE EAST HALF OF LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 2 OF CHAMPLIN'S AND HOTTE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SANDWICH, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

P.I.N. 19-26-27 7-003.

Commonly known as 939 N. Wolfe St., Sandwich, IL 60548

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common inte rest community the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 ho urs, by certified funds No refunds The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr James P. Palazzolo at Plaintiff's Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200

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Published in The MidWeek, August 30, 2023

September 6, 13, 2023

entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of DeKalb County will on Thursday

September 28, 2023, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., DeKalb County Pu blic Safety Building, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE EAST HALF OF LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 2 OF CHAMPLIN'S AND HOTTE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SANDWICH, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

P.I.N. 19-26-27 7-003.

Commonly known as 939 N. Wolfe St., Sandwich, IL 60548

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common inte rest community the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 ho urs, by certified funds No refunds The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr James P. Palazzolo at Plaintiff's Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200

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Published in The MidWeek, August 30, 2023 September 6, 13, 2023

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