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Volunteer Laura Walton of Naperville helps assemble holiday meal boxes Oct. 29, 2024, at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva. Proposed Trump administration cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has officials at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva concerned. See story, page 6.
Oakwood Cemetery expansion plans approved
By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com
DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council last week approved a plan to expand Oakwood Cemetery at 611-615 N. First St. in DeKalb Township.
The township government had sought a special-use permit from the city to expand the cemetery with 0.82 acres of vacant land adjacent to First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St.
DeKalb Township Supervisor Mary Hess said she’s excited on behalf of the township to embark on the project for many reasons.
“One [reason] is that the majority of the project is funded by a donor,” Hess said. “This is coming at a very low cost to taxpayers. The second thing is that this is going to provide a benefit for our community in the sense that year after year, more people are choosing to be cremated. We’re going to provide some alternatives for burial cremains, and those will be at various levels of affordability.”
In a pair of 6-0 decisions, DeKalb city leaders put their support behind the petitioner’s request to allow the cemetery’s expansion. Alderpersons Carolyn Zasada and John Walker were absent.
The improvements to the added land may provide a number of new amenities to the cemetery, including walking paths, a memorial plaza, new trees and columbaria, city documents show.
The expansion is expected to be com-
pleted in two phases, officials said.
The expanded cemetery area will not feature any additional burial plots, city documents show.
Hess recently said the existing cemetery area still has space to accommodate burial plots.
LOCAL NEWS BRIEF
Summer reading program registration opens June 2 in DeKalb DeKALB – Community members can visit the DeKalb Public Library to register for its summer reading program.
Registration will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 2 in the library’s main lobby, 309 Oak St. Participants can pick up a clock sheet to track summer reading. Readers can earn rewards and participate in activities.
Resource Bank will be on hand to distribute bookmarks and treats.
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Megann Horstead Oakwood Cemetery is seen May 5 at 611 to 615 N. First St. in DeKalb.
Projects planned for 2025: $9.3M will go to bridge, road work
By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com
SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Highway Department will oversee an estimated $9.3 million worth of construction projects on DeKalb County roadways in 2025, according to the department’s annual report.
DeKalb County Engineer Nathan Schwartz, who’s tasked with running the county’s highway department, said 10% of the funds the county receives from the annual property tax levy is spent on the highway department.
During a recent DeKalb County Baord Committee of the Whole meeting, Schwartz gave board members a run down of what project his department will be overseeing in 2025.
Peace Road bridge replacement and pavement widening project
The DeKalb County Board approved a $6.9 million contract for a construction
project that will widen Peace Road and replace a bridge along the road north of Route 64 in Sycamore in January.
The winning bid of $6,988,553 for the Peace Road widening and bridge project was submitted by Rockford-based construction company Sjostrom & Sons Inc. Schwartz said the contractor has done previous bridge work for the county.
Construction was supposed to begin on April 7, but Schwartz said cold spring temperatures delayed the start.
In the 2024 DeKalb County Highway Department annual report, department officials wrote that traffic will be shifted to one side of the currently standing bridge while half of the new bridge is constructed. When that half is completed, traffic flow will be shifted to the new half of the bridge.
“This traffic control plan will allow for two-way traffic to continue throughout the project,” according to the report.
Mark Busch
Traffic makes its way through the roadwork cones May 15 on Peace Road heading into Sycamore as construction continues on the section between Route 64 and Freed Road.
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“Because of the staged construction and size of the project, it will take two construction seasons to complete.”
Somonauk Road concrete box culvert extensions
The DeKalb County Highway department is seeking to extend five culverts that run under Somonauk Road over a 2-mile stretch between Perry and Keslinger roads.
The project will also widen the shoulders, plans show. The roadways have steep slopes that run parallel to the roadway shoulders.
“The culverts will be extended to widen the roadway shoulders and eliminate the need for guardrails when the road is improved in the future,” according to the report.
The culvert extension and shoulder widening project is estimated to cost $500,000 and will be paid using a combination of State Motor Fuel Tax and DeKalb County Aid to Bridges Tax funds, according to county documents.
The project will use the more than 30,000 cubic yards of fill material the DeKalb County Highway Department
acquired during a previous Interstate 88 construction project.
Barber Greene Road and Town of Cortland multi-use trail resurfacing
The DeKalb County Highway Department doesn’t just oversee roadway projects that are only meant for vehicles.
After Barber Greene Road is resur-
faced between Peace and Somonauk roads, workers will pave a multi-use trail separated from the road that will connect Peace Road to Loves Road before continuing south into the town of Cortland.
The project is estimated to cost $953,570, with $762,856 of cover with Federal surface Transportation Program
funds for urban areas. Funds from the State Truck Access Route Program will contribute $100,800 to the project and $89,914 will be split between DeKalb County and Cortland.
Somonauk Road resurfacing
Considered a minor arterial highway that connects the north and south ends of DeKalb County, DeKalb County Highway officials have been working to keep the Somonauk Road up to date.
In the 2024 annual report, highway department officials wrote that they hope to upgrade the highway to an 80,000 pound, year-round weight limit.
“While the intention is to create a truck route between Route 34 in Somonauk and Route 30 in Hinckley, the improvements are being split into two phases,” according to the report.
The first phase, resurfacing and paved safety shoulders on Somonauk Road north of Chicago Road, is planned for 2025.
“This section of road is nearing poor condition primarily due to wheel rutting from excessive truck traffic,” officials wrote.
The project is estimated to cost $925,829. About 80% of that total will be paid using Federal Surface Transportation Program funds and DeKalb County will contribute 20%.
Mark Busch
Traffic makes its way through the roadwork cones May 15 on Peace Road heading into Sycamore as construction continues on the section between Route 64 and Freed Road.
Kishwaukee Valley Art League plans June events
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SYCAMORE – The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will host several programs and events in June at Gallery on State, 322 W. State St., Sycamore.
The league’s next general meeting is set for 7 p.m. June 5 at the gallery. Attendees can watch a 3D wire needle lacing demonstration by artist Suzanne Shafer-Wilson.
KVAL’s 54th annual Northern Illinois Art Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31 and June 1 on the front lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W. State St., Sycamore. The show features up to 70 artisans exhibiting various fine arts and crafts mediums.
The league’s Young Picasso kids summer art program will run from June through August. Participants can create original artwork to win cash prizes. Two winners from three age groups will be selected. Pre-drawn coloring designs and an art-supply station also will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Children ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by a parent.
The featured artist of the month is Michael DeFrancesco, who will display oil paintings. His work has been displayed at the Union League Club of Chicago, Door County Plein Air Festival and Chicago Art Expo.
KVAL raised $16,320 during Give DeKalb County 2025. The funds are anticipated to increase to $18,000 through the league’s Bonus Pool portion.
The gallery’s next art rotation will begin June 30 and include 2D and 3D art pieces including paintings, sculptures and mixed media installations.
The next program in the Second Saturday Workshop series will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14. The workshop will be led by artist Joe Dillett. He will demonstrate “Beginning to Finish” portrait techniques for lifelike portraits. Attendees can bring an easel, HB or 4B pencils, mounting board, an eraser and picture of a person or pet to draw. Drawing paper will be provided. Registration is required; visit kval-nfp.org or the gallery.
For information, visit kval-nfp.org.
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Suzanne Shafer-Wilson will demonstrate 3D wire needle lacing at the June 5 Kishwaukee Valley Art League meeting.
Food bank frets over Trump food aid cuts
Advocates: Changes could cost Illinois almost $1 billion in food aid
By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com
Proposed Trump administration cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that provides food-buying assistance for low-income people, has officials at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva concerned.
“The SNAP cuts are going to be a big deal,” said Robert Desio, advocacy benefit manager for the Northern Illinois Food Bank. “Food insecurity is on the rise. We are serving more neighbors than ever. We are averaging over 570,000 visits per month throughout our network, even more than any other time.”
The Northern Illinois Food Bank operates in 13 counties, including DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Ogle and Will. It operates food distribution centers in four locations, including Geneva and Joliet, as well as provides food to local food pantries.
The food bank also assists people in applying for SNAP, which previously were known as food stamps. These food assistance benefits are the front line for people with food insecurity.
“SNAP benefit amounts have always been paid 100% by the [federal] government,” Desio said. “This is part of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ instituting cost-sharing with the states, and every state at least would pay 5% of benefits.”
Kane County Republican Chairman Andro Lerario said he might not agree with everything in Trump’s bill, but the system needs to be fixed.
“You’ve got problems in the system, you’ve got to fix problems in that system,” Lerario said. “Do you punish the person who really needs it because you put a system in place that is flawed? Let it flow while you’re making corrections within that system. ... Fix it as you go along with it.”
For him, the issue is waste, fraud and people taking advantage of the system.
“We have to be able to do that. We can’t go after the real need. There’s always going to be people who need that help,” Lerario said. “We have to be decent enough as people, no matter what party or affiliation.”
To understand the impact of the
changes requires going into the weeds for those not familiar with how food benefits work, but the details are important.
The percentage states pay would go up based on what is called a payment error rate, or human errors in providing services, Desio said. The higher the payment error rate, the more states would pay under Trump’s bill.
“If there is an error rate between 6% and 8%, then states would have to pay 15% of SNAP amounts. If it’s between 8% and 10%, states would have to pay 20%. Over 10%, the state has to pay 25%,” Desio said. “If the 5% were in place right now, it would cost Illinois $222 million a year. In fiscal year 2023, the error rate was 9.91%. ... We would have been in that 20% cost-sharing, would have paid $880 million. You can see how untenable this
will be for the states.”
Food and Nutrition Services, which is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, already has a program in place to deal with the error rate, he said.
“If a state has several years of a high error rate, Food and Nutrition Services has a program that charges the state some financial penalty,” Desio said. “The state has the option of investing half that in mitigation methods. If it is successful, they get the other half back. The program incentivizes the states to police themselves.”
The “Big Beautiful Bill” also is going to inflate the error rates, he said.
The program allows up to $57 per error as a grace amount, so it is not counted as part of the error rate.
The new bill reduces the grace
amount to zero.
“It is impossible to say how much this will affect the states,” Desio said.
Another crushing aspect is a proposed increase in the state’s share of the administration cost, he said. Currently, the states and federal government share that cost at 50%.
“Now, it will be 75%,” Desio said. “Based on fiscal year 2023, that will cost Illinois an additional $83 million.”
The bill would put Illinois at an increased cost of almost $1 billion, based on fiscal 2023, Desio said.
The new bill also changes work requirements – which SNAP already has – for able-bodied adults without dependents.
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Volunteers help assemble holiday meal boxes on Oct. 29, 2024, at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva.
Illinois is under a waiver because its unemployment rate is high, at 4.8%, with 322,000 people out of work. The bill would decrease the age of dependents to children who are 7 or younger under the able-bodied adult category, down from the current age of 18 or younger.
So able-bodied adults with young children no longer would be exempt from work requirements of 20 hours a week or 80 hours a month, with the rationale that children are in school –disregarding the fact that children are not in school year-round, Desio said.
“It’s particularly punitive against single mothers,” Desio said. “As long as it’s one of a married couple with kids, in theory, the husband can satisfy the
work requirement.”
The bill also raises the work requirement age to 65 from 55.
Desio suggested that people reach out to their representatives if they oppose cuts to SNAP and the new requirements, as the House and Senate ultimately have to vote and agree on the bill.
“That’s what our lobbying is right now, centering around SNAP. That’s what’s being talked about in reconciliation,” Desio said. “It might be a long shot, but we hope.”
In the meantime, donations to the food bank would help.
“We definitely would love people to volunteer and donate and buy more food to cover the increase in demand,” Desio said. “And we would love donations. That would help a lot. Every dollar donated provides $8 worth of groceries.”
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IVT announces 2025 Mimi Bryant Memorial Scholarship recipients
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SANDWICH – The Indian Valley Theatre recently named Grace Anderson, Keygan Hake, Asher Munar and Brendan Massey as recipients of the 2025 IVT Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship.
The $500 scholarships were presented during the senior award nights at Sandwich, Plano and Yorkville high schools.
Anderson has performed in over 20 productions at Sandwich High School and the community. She also participated in musical activities. Anderson plans on studying musical theater.
Hake acted, ran lights and sound and worked with children in more than 27 Indian Valley Theatre and Sandwich High School productions. He also created production logos and posters for the theater. Hake will study graphic arts at Waubonsee Community College.
Munar is a Tri M Music Honor Society and Thespian Honor Society mem-
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Art and history interrelation to be discussed at Ellwood lecture
DeKALB – The June Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore series at the Ellwood House Museum will feature a program on the story of history through artwork. The free program will begin at noon June 5 at the museum, 420 Linden Place, DeKalb.
Jubilee Artisans exhibition curator
Ayanna Johnson will discuss how art creates space for diverse perspectives. Attendees also will learn how art helps people understand the world through history.
The ”Interrelation of Art and History” program is part of Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore, a free lecture series offered as a collaboration between the Ellwood House Museum and the DeKalb County History Center.
ber. She has performed with bands and the Madrigals and has been involved in almost 20 theater productions. She plants to study environmental education.
Massey participated in more than 25 productions with various theater groups, volunteers as an elementary school’s after school theater club assistant director and assisted high school staff with a musical. He will major in film.
Mimi Bryant, a founding member of the Indian Valley Theatre, was active both on stage and behind the scenes at the theater. She was instrumental in giving actors a chance to perform and bringing community theater to the Fox Valley area.
Indian Valley Theatre is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation and development of the performing arts in the Fox Valley area.
For information, email info@indianvalleytheatre.com, visit indianvalleytheatre.com, or email press@indianvalleytheatre.com.
Brown Bag Lunch and Local Lore is funded in part by the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund.
For information, visit ellwoodhouse.org/ lectures.
Silent Book Club to meet May 28 at DeKalb library
DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will hold a Silent Book Club meeting at 6 p.m. May 28 in the library’s lower-level Bilder Family Meeting Room, 309 Oak St. The club features quiet time for attendees to read or listen to audiobooks. Participants also can discuss the books. Attendees can bring their own books or select one from the library. No registration is required.
For information, email elizabethh@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2110.
– Shaw Local News Network
FATHER’S DAY SPECIALS
Celebrate Father’s Day with themed drinks and entrees at The Lincoln Inn. In addition to classics you know and love, specials will be served starting at 9:30am while supplies last!
Entrée Specials are served with your choice of side AND soup! Prime Rib, Beef Medallions and Fried Shrimp, Baked Salmon, and Mediterranean Chicken
Sides: French Fries, Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Mac and Cheese
Desert Special: Cake by the Slice
Drink Specials: Harvest Sunrise, Pickleback Mary, Kentucky Brunch Old Fashioned, and MORE!
LOOKING BACK
1925 – 100 YEARS AGO
Unable to make a safe landing due to the heavy wind, the airplane recently purchased by Wayne Long of DeKalb on Saturday afternoon was smashed on the Dr. H. J. Newbauer landing field at Hinckley. Long was not injured although he was thrown from the plane when it struck the ground in a nose dive.
The Sycamore fire department was called out twice over the weekend, but in neither case was the damage serious. Saturday afternoon the men were called to the Sycamore National Bank, where smoke was coming from a chimney, used by a store adjoining. The chimney flue had become burned and smoke and soot was getting into the bank. The call was for the safety-first variety.
The ornamental work for the second story of the new bank building in Sycamore is being put in place today by the contractor and his men, and it will add much to the outer appearance of the new financial institution. Other work at the bank is moving along at a rapid rate, and even though the cold weather of today slowed operations somewhat, most of the men were hard at work during the day.
Storekeepers of Sycamore met with considerable trouble Saturday afternoon, just previous to the drop in temperature. It will be remembered there was a stiff hot wind blowing and it seemed to gather up sand by the handful and scatter it through the stores. This a partly due to the amount of material that is on hand at the new bank building. Today the clerks were kept busy cleaning shelves and removing the grit from the merchandise.
Frank Hostetler, while busy at the jewelry store this morning, suffered an accident which caused him considerable inconvenience for a short time. A knife slipped and cut into the fleshy part of the hand, necessitating attention at a nearby drug store.
1950 – 75 YEARS AGO
The dedication of the new lighting system in Genoa that has been in the process of installation for several months and which replaces an old and obsolete series
of lights was held last night in Genoa. Although the night was brisk, many people gathered from surrounding communities and all of the Genoa residents were present to witness the dedication and parade. During the evening the businessmen of Genoa thew pennies on the streets for the children which gave enjoyment to all.
The flag pole at the War Memorial in DeKalb on Lincoln Highway has been lengthened and moved to a spot in front of the tank memorial and is now in readiness for Memorial Day. It was necessary to move the pole as in the former location the fluttering flag tended to interfere with the vision of engineers on trains. The plan to fly a flag on this pole which has covered the casket of a DeKalb war hero will be started Tuesday. The flag to be raised Memorial Day will be the one that was on the casket of Percy Rowe, a veteran of World War I.
The Argos Products Co. Inc. is moving from Argos, Ind., to Genoa and will be located in the Crawford building on Main Street recently vacated by the Cooper furniture store. The company is engaged in the manufacture of portable cases for radios, phonographs, television sets and tape and wire recording machines. The cases are usually made of plywood and covered with leather or imitation leather.
Sycamore veterans will conduct a special bond drive on the streets Saturday in
in his residence. The incident arose after it was disclosed that a Genoa man was found watering his garden after tampering with the water meter in his residence.
A series of four fires destroyed two buildings, including the Salvation Army’s Red Shield store, and a 1974 automobile near downtown DeKalb early this morning. Fire and police officials said arson may be the cause of the fires which caused an estimated $170,000 in damage.
2000 – 25 YEARS AGO
an effort to complete the job of raising funds for the new Memorial Home planned for South California Street. Information booths will be set up on both sides of State Street and pledge cards will be distributed.
Many favorable comments have been expressed concerning the new street signs which are being installed throughout the city, the work nearing completion at this time. The new street signs were made possible through a generous donation of the DeKalb Jaycees augmented by city funds. The signs have been on hand for some time, but it was necessary to await the arrival of favorable weather before the posts could be placed.
1975 – 50 YEARS AGO
Summer street work in DeKalb, estimated at $125,000, was approved for portions of Edgebrook, Greenbrier, Normal, Royal, Joanne, River, Regal and Dresser.
Are there too many stop signs in Sycamore? Some aldermen at past Sycamore City Council meetings have said there are, but 25 residents of the Vista Terrace neighborhood say there is one too few. The 25 petitioned for installation of the stop sign at Vista Terrace and Swanson Street. The council two weeks ago, postponed a motion to install the sign.
City of Genoa will prosecute any resident found tampering with his water meter
For the 14th consecutive year, Joe Bussone will oversee the Sycamore Veterans Home Memorial Day ceremonies. Bussone, a World War II Navy veteran, has been a member of the Sycamore VFW since 1954 and says the program has a simple message. “It basically is to honor those who have served America and those who have made the supreme sacrifice for this country,” Bussone said.
Residents of DeKalb and surrounding communities will have the opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted guns at a weapon turn-in at the DeKalb Police Department. The event is sponsored by the Westminster Presbyterian Church and DeKalb Police.
DeKalb resident Donald Schoo received an unexpected call earlier this month. Personnel at the French consulate in New York City told Schoo he would soon receive a package containing a medal from the Federation of French War Veterans. The medal was struck in 1994 in recognition of the Allied soldiers who landed at Normandy and Provence and who participated in the liberation of France during World War II.
Nearly 19 million travelers will get into their cars for Memorial Day weekend and nearly as many will notice another jump in gas prices. Residents of DeKalb and surrounding communities will feel the burden of higher gas prices after a midweek jump of 12 cents per gallon. Low-grade prices at the majority of area gas stations have risen to $1.69 a gallon, with the highest price, $1.71, seen at the Clark station on Sycamore Road.
– Compiled by Sue Breese
Photo provided by the DeKalb County History Center Archives
Northern Illinois University’s Altgeld Hall, looking east, on May 27, 1992.
DAR Sycamore chapter names Community Service Award recipients
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SYCAMORE – The Gen. John Stark Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently named its DAR Community Service Award recipients.
The award recipients are Tauyna Eckman, Kurt Thurmaier and Jeanine Thurmaier.
The award recognizes individuals who create change through cultural, educational, humanitarian, patriotic, environmental or conservation initiatives. The recipients were selected for volunteering in local and global communities.
The Thurmaiers were recognized for their nonprofit organization Tanzania Development Support. The organization has worked to break the poverty cycle through community-led education projects in Tanzania’s Mara region since 2008. The projects included scholarships for more than 50 girls to attend secondary school, programs to benefit students, and constructions of girl’s dormi-
tory and a community library.
Tanzania Development Support also built water tanks, set up school computer labs, established 4-H clubs and created reading circles. The organization also holds an annual yard sale fundraiser, providing financial support and promoting sustainability and community engagement.
Eckman was honored for her commitment to celebrating and revitalizing the town of Leland. She helped beautify the community through flower planting and maintenance and creating handpainted signs for community organizations. Eckman also designed murals that transformed black-and-white pictures into tributes to Leland’s past. She founded the Leland Hometown Harvest Fest in 2018.
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a lineage-based service organization dedicated to education, historic preservation and patriotism.
For information, visit DAR.org or email GeneralJohnStarkNSDAR@ gmail.com.
For over 40 years, Oak Crest has been the premier Senior Living and Long-term Care Community in DeKalb County. Our 5-Star rated Mildred & Howard Eychaner Health Center has provided unparalleled care and hospitality to Oak Crest residents for decades.
Photos provided by the Gen. John Stark Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
DAR Gen. John Stark Chapter Regent Donna Willrett (left) is pictured with Community Service Award recipient Tauyna Eckman and chapter member Deb Davey.
DAR Gen. John Stark Chapter Regent Donna Willrett (left) is pictured with Community Service Award recipients Kurt Thurmaier and Jeanine Thurmaier.
Rooted For Good lists June Grow Mobile food pantry dates
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DeKALB – Rooted For Good will be at multiple locations in June with Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, with no requirements necessary.
Rooted For Good works 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 June:
• 3:30 to 5 p.m. June 3 at the Malta Historical Society, 127 N. Third St., Malta
• 4 to 5 p.m. June 3 at Hinckley First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Syca-
more St., Hinckley
• 3 to 5 p.m. June 5 at University Village Apartments, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb
• 3 to 5 p.m. June 10 at the Cortland Lions Club Shelter, 70 S. Llanos St., Cortland
• 11 a.m. to noon June 12 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb
• 3 to 5 p.m. June 17 at University Village Apartments, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb
• 2:30 to 4 p.m. June 18 at the Malta Historical and Genealogical Society, 127 N. Third St., Malta
• 4 to 6 p.m. June 24 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 340 W. Arnold Road, Sandwich
• 11 a.m. to noon June 26 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS
DeKalb library to host genealogy resources workshop May 31
DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for adults and teens to learn about the library’s genealogy resources.
The workshop will be at 1 p.m. May 31 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St. Participants can learn and ask questions about genealogy resources. Attendees can bring a laptop. No registration is required. For information, email brittak@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2100.
Sycamore Park District summer concert series begins June 5
SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Park District announced its summer concert series lineup for June and July.
The free concerts will be on Thursdays beginning June 5 in the Good Tymes Shelter at the Citizens Memorial Sports Complex, 435 Airport Road, Sycamore. Attendees are encouraged to bring
seating or a blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will be canceled.
Food including burgers, hot dogs, brats, snacks, beer and wine will be available to buy.
There will be no concerts on June 26 and July 3.
The musical lineup includes:
Simple Remedy: June 5. The concert features classic and modern country, Chicago blues, American soul and Nashville sound music.
Howard and the White Boys: June 12. The band will perform blues music.
StingRays: June 19. Rockabilly music from the 1960s and 1970s will be featured.
Second Time Around: July 10. Music from the 1960s and 1970s will be performed. Panic at the Costco: July 17. Classic music from the 1960s through the 1990s.
Billy Elton: July 24. Songs by pop artists Billy Joel and Elton John will be featured. The concert is held in partnership with the Sycamore Public Library.
– Shaw Local News Network
Health department promoting Lyme Disease Awareness in June
By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com
DeKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department is backing a monthlong awareness campaign in June to help the community stave off ticks and protect themselves from Lyme disease.
Lyme disease is typically contracted from the bite of infected ticks. More than 500,000 people are diagnosed and treated each year, according to local health officials.
The health department stressed that the most important thing anyone can do to “fight the bite” is to diligently check themselves, their pets and children for ticks after spending time in areas where ticks live, such as in and near wooded areas, tall grass and brush.
Health officials advise that removing potential ticks within a 24-hour period reduces the risk of potential disease transmission.
Tips to avoid illness:
• Walk in the center of trails to avoid milling about wooded, bushy areas with high grass and leaf litter.
• Consider wearing light-colored clothing to make ticks easier to find, and tuck long pants into socks and boots.
• Use an Environmental Protection Agency-registered insect repellent or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus according to label directions.
• Conduct full-body tick checks on family members every two to three hours. Pay special attention to the underarms, ears, belly button, behind knees, between legs, waist, hair and scalp. It’s also important to check any gear or pets taken on outings.
• Put your clothes in the dryer on high for 10 minutes to kill ticks. If the clothes are damp, put them in the dryer for an hour.
• It is important to shower as soon as possible after coming from outdoors
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS
Sycamore library’s reading program begins May 30
SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Public Library will hold a “Turn the Page and Join the Quest: A Summer of Epic Tales” program to encourage residents to read stories.
The program will be held from May 30 through Aug. 1.
Participants can log reading and activity progress through the library’s online platform. Prizes will be provided. Registration is required to participate.
“Our summer reading challenge is all about sparking curiosity and keeping reading fun,” Sycamore Public Library public relations and marketing manager Jill Carter said in a news release. “Turn the Page and Join the Quest isn’t just a theme – it’s an invitation to start a new story, try something new, and enjoy a summer full of discovery.”
For information or to register, visit sycamorelibrary.org.
Retired teachers group meeting set for June 10 in DeKalb
DeKALB – The DeKalb County Retired Teachers Association will meet from 11 a.m. June 10 at the Lincoln Inn, 302 Grove St., DeKalb.
Speaker Linda Fulton, a Northern Illinois University Lifelong Learning Institute instructor, will discuss national parks.
The group also will present the IRTA Helen Kennedy $2,000 Scholarship to Somonauk resident Myranda Banister. Banister is studying elementary education with an early childhood education endorsement.
Retired teachers are encouraged to attend. Registration is required by June 6. To register, call 815-895-5494.
– Shaw Local News Network
‘Pumpkins at the Movies’
chosen for ’25 festival theme
By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com
SYCAMORE – Pumpkins are headed to the cinema in the 2025 Sycamore Pumpkin Festival.
Sycamore Pumpkin Festival officials announced the winner of the 50th annual festival theme contest on May 21 to a crowd of more than 40 people from the steps of the DeKalb County Courthouse.
Rayven Rosas submitted the contest’s winning entry: “Pumpkins at the Movies.”
Rosas, a South Prairie Elementary School fifth grader, said she has loved movies for just about as long as she can remember. It took some special circumstances to help her craft her winning idea, she said.
“There was like an internet outage, and we were thinking about stuff we liked ... let’s make it pumpkins at the movies, since we like movies,” Rosas said.
Rosas’ mother, Nicole Houran, jumped for joy when her daughter was announced as the 2025 Sycamore Pumpkin Festival theme contest winner.
“I’m very proud of her, I’m super proud of her,” Houran said.
She said she and Rosas were trying to decide what movie to see when the idea hit them.
“It was like, ‘What can we do while the internet’s out?’ and we realized we watch a lot of movies, and we go to the movies a lot, so we were actually talking about what movie to go see that weekend,” Houran said.
The family ended up watching “The Wild Robot.” Houran said that choice tied back into Rosas’ education.
“We actually read the book with South Prairie [Elementary],” Houran said.
As the winner of this year’s theme contest, Rosas won a goodie bag, a cash prize and the opportunity to ride in the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival parade as a festival dignitary.
She won’t be alone, however. Two runner-up contestants, Lucas Faivre and Annabelle Hochstatter also received a goodie bag, a cash prize and the chance to ride in the festival parade through downtown Sycamore.
Faivre received an honorable mention with his submission, “Pumpkins on Vacation.” Hochstatter earned her honorable mention with her entry, “Pumpkins in Paradise.”
Houran said she and Rosas’ father, Carlos Rosas are excited to see their daughter in the parade.
“I think she should just know that me and daddy are super proud of her, and we can’t wait to see her in the parade representing us,” Houran said.
Camden Lazenby
Rayven Rosas and her mother Nicole Houran stand with the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival theme contest trophy, which now bears Rosas’ name after she was announced on May 21 as the winner of the 2025 contest.
Kishwaukee College recognizes 24 nursing graduates
SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com
MALTA – Kishwaukee College recently recognized 24 students for completing the college’s registered nursing program during a pinning ceremony.
The ceremony was held May 14 at the college, 21193 Malta Road, Malta.
The graduating nursing class included Madolyn Bellah, Nicole Braasch, Keyle Brown, Foluke Esan, Amanda Gamauf, Leticia Garcia, Brent Gross, Xzaria Hansbrough, Leslie Hernandez, Melissa Huneke, Jasmine Kemp, Destiny Kennedy, Tasha Kimble, Michele Lidren, Kylie Mapes, Tyniya Patterson, Jacob Pierce, Alicia Salgado, Emily Stewart, Carly Summers, Abigail Taylor, Krystal Torres, Morgan Tuttle and Morgan Widick.
“I want to acknowledge the sacrifice and determination it took to reach this point,” Brown said at the ceremony according to a news release. “These past two years, though demanding, have been deeply rewarding. The growth, the connections, the support – we will carry it all forward. No matter where we go
from here, we have earned our place in this field.”
The ceremony featured an address from the college’s vice president of instruction, Barbara Leach, and director of nursing, Angela Delmont. The graduates were pinned by a family member or friend who supported them or acted as their mentor during the program.
Taylor and Torres were recognized as Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honors Society members. Brown also was named the spring 2025 class nominee for the nursing program’s outstanding student.
“As the director of nursing, I am filled with a sense of pride and admiration for each of you sitting here tonight,” Delmont said, according to the release. “The pinning ceremony marks a significant milestone in your journey. It’s not just a
celebration of your academic accomplishments, but a testament to your passion to serve, your resilience in facing challenges and your readiness to step into the noble profession of nursing.”
The Kishwaukee College registered nursing program prepares students to become fully licensed registered nurses in Illinois.
For information, visit kish.edu/nursing.
KM
Heating & Cooling and DeKalb Mechanical Offer Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE) for Teens in June
KM Heating & Cooling and DeKalb
students to discover how to pursue a rewarding, high-paying career with job security and no student debt. Once the camp is over, students can apply for an apprenticeship program with one of the local contractors or labor unions in the area!
Working in the construction industry offers a wide variety of benefits. As a union apprentice, you get paid while you learn and work! The union construction industry also recognizes equal work for equal pay, so it’s a great career choice for both men and women.
Mechanical are offering a fantastic opportunity from June 2 - 12 for teens ages 15-19 to learn about the plumbing, sheet metal, piping, and electrical trades as an alternative to traditional college after high school.
With a constant focus on safety, HMSE students gain exposure to all aspects of construction through fabrication and installation. Working professionals teach the classes and share their career paths and advice.
Students will be outfitted with a new pair of work boots, courtesy of Red Wing Boots, and will receive a new DeWalt tool bag and tools to keep even after the program ends.
The camps are created to offer hands-on learning where students work alongside the professionals. They will tour active job sites and facilities to learn about local apprenticeship programs and trade opportunities. The goal is for
Union apprentices begin their career by learning from the best in their respective industry, and develop their skills through continuing education opportunities and industry certifications as their career advances.
If you or your place of business would like to sponsor or donate to this program to help give teens an opportunity to experience the trades and introduce them to a fulfilling career, or if you would like more information regarding future camps, please contact:
Kurt Mattson
Photo provided by Kishwaukee College
Kishwaukee College’s spring 2025 nursing program graduates.
Beth Fowler’s ‘Fame & More’ opens June 6 in DeKalb
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DeKALB – The Beth Fowler Dance Company and School of Dance will perform “Fame & More” to conclude its 2024-2025 season.
Performances will be at 7 p.m. June 6 and 7 and 2 p.m. June 7 and 8 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb.
“Fame & More,” based on the 1980 film “Fame,” tells the story of a group of New York High School of Performing Arts students in the early 1980s. The students work to follow their dreams and strive for fame.
The show includes the soundtrack and scenes from the movie. “Fame & More” will feature various dance styles including jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, tap and creative pieces. The performance also will incorporate choreography from the Beth Fowler School of Dance’s competitive dance program. The production will be directed by Beth Fowler.
Tickets cost $24 for adults and $15 for children ages 4 to 12. The show is free for ages 3 and younger. To buy tickets, visit the Egyptian Theatre box office, call 815-758-1225, or visit egyptiantheatre.org.
35th ANNIVERSARY
BEA'S WOK 'N ROLL
Come join us!
I would like to thank all of you for a wonderful 35 years. I consider you all my family!
Wednesday June 4th we open with modified hours from 10am to Noon by invitation only. Noon to 8pm open for the general public.
Receive 35% off you order on Wednesday the 4th and Thursday the 5th in celebration.
815.756.1660
We will be closed for vacation July 1st through August 4th and reopen the 5th.
Photo provided by the Beth Fowler Dance Company
The Beth Fowler Dance Company and School of Dance will perform “Fame & More” June 6-8 at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.
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Alli s Chalmers C non-running tractor w/belly mower, tractor & was di splayed outside. IH 2 500 series A Diesel Tractor w/ IH 2050 loader. Always stored inside Kawasaki Early Mule 2wd UTV, has dump bed; Befco 5ft Cycl one pull type fi nish mower w/ 20hp electric start engine; ExMark zero tu rn mower w/ 72 ” deck, runs and mows, great for the farm
Farm Equipment & Grain Wagons
4 DMI 470 side dump gravit y wagons wi th lights and surge brakes, 425/ 65- 22 .5 tires, al l very good. 2- DMI390 side dump gravity wagons with lig ht s.; 32ft CIH TigerMate II field cul tivat or with McFarlane
5 bar spike drag and rear hitch; 34 ft DMI Cr umbler; Woods BW 18 0 Seri es 2 15ft mower, very good condi tion; IH 51 00 grai n drill w/ grass seed, 12f t w/ 7.6? spacing double disc openers; CI H 183 8row wide row crop cult ivator; Houle SP3B 7.6 manure Pit Pump; NH 270 Hayliner baler; NH 479 Mower Conditi oner; Ih 6 bottom 720 Pl ow; John deer e 400 30ft Rotary Hoe, End Transport; Krause 14ft wheel disk; Bril lion 15ft mulcher, inside dual wheels; Whit e 271 disk, 24f t; 3- Gravity wagons, 2 220 bu. on Bradford and Kory gears; Hyst er YT40 , 3 wheel fork l ift w/ Wi sconsin V-4 gas motor, stored insi de, but not been run in several years; We will have several hayracks loaded with mi sc. shop tools, suppl ies, chains, hyd. Cyli nders, Lots of 12- 16ft pipe livestock gates; iron, part s and hardware that have accumulated over years of fa rming. Terms: Cash, Check, Credit Cards w/ 3% convenient fee added. All Items Settled for On Auction Day. Almburg Aucti oneers will have Loader Av ailabl e sale day, so br ing your tr ucks and trailers. All sell s at No Reserve Announcement s made sa le day take precedence over all ot her advertisements made NO BUYERS PREMIUM FOR IN PERSON BIDD ING. Not Responsibl e for Accidents, Injury or Theft. Vi deos & Pictures @ www.almburgauct ions.com Li ve Internet bi dding available with equi pment Fact s on several of th e larger items. Pre Registered required for this bi dding. Randy Nelson Farms, Owner
815-739-3703 www.almburgauctions .c om
Kirkland Community Garage Sales June 5t h - 7th JERSEYS - PC A, Bedar d, Wil liams, Mahomes, Kelsey - $30; Cubs St uff; Pitching Net - Rebound PCS $35. 847-409-2256 or 815-568-6822
bed 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. 08-23-457-018
60115
Description of Improvements:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAI NTIFF, VS. SCOTT D BECKER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MITCHELL WARD, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MITCHELL WARD A/K/A MITCHELL LEIGH WARD; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; CENTRAL ILLINOIS LOANS, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; CHARLES G. ROSE, AS GUARDI AN AD LI TEM FOR MINOR DEFENDANT , A.W., DEFENDANT S. NO 22 FC 000046
501 SO UT H 11TH STREET DEKALB, IL 60115
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER IL LINOIS MORTGAGE FORECL OSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on June 20, 2024, will on June 26, 2025, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the hi ghest 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 thereo as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 08-23-457-018
COMMONLY KN OW N AS:
501 South 11th Street Dekalb, IL 60115
Description of Improvements: The property is a single family The property has no garage The exterior is vinyl siding. The color is gray The gas is on The water is on. The property does not have a fence. The vacancy is unknown for this residency. The Judgment amount was $158,588.04.
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
COMMONLY KN OW N AS:
501 South 11th Street Dekalb, IL 60115
Description of Improvements: The property is a single family The property has no garage The exterior is vinyl siding. The color is gray The gas is on The water is on. The property does not have a fence. The vacancy is unknown for this residency. The Judgment amount was $158,588.04.
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 evied 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 furt her 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 propert y 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 YO U ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF PO SSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MO RTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visi our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAI NTIFF, VS. SCOTT D BECKER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MITCHELL WARD, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MITCHELL WARD A/K/A MITCHELL LEIGH WARD; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; CENTRAL ILLINOIS LOANS, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; CHARLES G. ROSE, AS GUARDI AN AD LI TEM FOR MINOR DEFENDANT , A.W., DEFENDANT S. NO. 22 FC 000046 501 SO UT H 11TH STREET DEKALB, IL 60115 NOTICE OF SALE
The property is a single family The property has no garage The exterior is vinyl siding. The color is gray The gas is on The water is on. The property does not have a fence. The vacancy is unknown for this residency. The Judgment amount was $158,588.04.
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 title and without recourse to plaintiff The sale is furt her subject to confirmation by the court.
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 furt her
Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Pl ai ntiff' s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088 Please refer to file# 22-09879IL 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. Plaintiff's at torney is not required to provide additional information ot her than that set forth in this notice of sale I3266657 Publis hed in The MidWeek May 21, 28, Jun. 4, 2025
PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER IL LINOIS MORTGAGE FORECL OSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on June 20, 2024, will on June 26, 2025, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the hi ghest 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: THAT PART OF OUTLOT 1 OF HUNT'S PLAT OF BLOCKS 12 AND 13 OF HUNT'S ADDITION TO DEKALB ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "C" OF PLATS, PAGE 59 ON SEPTEMBER 24, 1904, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCI PAL MERIDIAN BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 12 IN BLOCK 12 OF AN ADDITION TO BLOCKS 12 AND 13 OF H. D HUNT'S ADDITION TO DEKALB; THENCE SOUTH ALONG A CONTINUATION OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT FOR A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 12 FOR A DISTANCE OF 156 FEET; THENCE NORTH 50 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 12, 156 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
TAX NO. 08-23-457-018
COMMONLY KN OW N AS: 501 South 11th Street Dekalb, IL 60115
Description of Improvements: The property is a single family The property has no garage The exterior is vinyl siding. The color is gray The gas is on The water is on. The property does not have a fence. The vacancy is unknown for this residency. The Judgment amount was $1
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 propert y 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 responsi bility/ 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 YO U ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF PO SSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MO RTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Pl ai ntiff' s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No (312) 346-9088 Please refer to file# 22-09879IL 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. Plaintiff's at torney is not required to provide additional information ot her than that set forth in this notice of sale I3266657 Publis hed in The MidWeek May 21, 28, Jun. 4, 2025
