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Sycamore’s Tom & Jerry’s returning to DeKalb Avenue location in November By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com Less than a year after a fire destroyed its building, Tom & Jerry’s restaurant will return to its south Sycamore location in a newly constructed building. Tom & Jerry’s will reopen Nov. 2 in a new building at 1670 DeKalb Ave., according to information the business shared on Facebook Friday. The announcement graphic featured red slippers on a yellow-brick road alongside the words, “There’s no place like home!” The management behind Tom & Jerry’s, a Sycamore staple for nearly 40 years, was forced to find a new location after a Jan. 31 fire left the building condemned. The restaurant was closed at the time of the fire, and no workers or patrons were hurt; however, one firefighter was hospitalized after responding. At the time, Sarah Meyer, Tom & Jer-

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The DeKalb Avenue building was demolished on Feb. 19, and within two weeks, Sycamore city officials were asked to rezone the property as part of a plan to rebuild, city documents show.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens location in DeKalb By MEGANN HORSTEAD

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mhorstead@shawmedia.com Tropical Smoothie Cafe opened its doors Oct. 6 at its new DeKalb location, 2155 Sycamore Road, as part of a soft opening. On Oct. 10, the cafe planned a grand opening where the first 50 guests will received free smoothies for a year, according to a social media promotion. The cafe is known for its smoothies, quesadillas, flatbreads, tropic bowls, and more. It also offers breakfast and entree items, kid options and pairand-save deals Tropical Smoothie also has locations in Montgomery, Joliet, Yorkville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, St. Charles, Geneva, Lockport and Downers Grove.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe is now open at 2155 Sycamore Road in DeKalb. The restaurant’s hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Peace Road in Sycamore closed again for paving Road to reopen before Pumpkin Festival By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com The same section of Peace Road that has been under construction since the spring of 2025 will again be closed for a week, according to information released by DeKalb County. Beginning Oct. 13, Peace Road is set to be closed from Route 64 to Freed Road so construction crews can pave the new wider roadway and new bridge. The road closure is expected to last about a week, and a detour will be set up along Motel Road, according to information shared by the county. DeKalb County Engineer Nathan Schwartz wrote in an email to Shaw Local News Network that a DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy is expected to provide traffic control assistance during rush hours. Travelers can expect the traffic con-

trol assistance from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. while the detour is active, but county officials said delays may still occur. “These are the times when traffic delays were most noticeable, causing backups on Motel Road during the first road closure,” Schwartz wrote. On Sept. 21, after weeks of rain delay, the same stretch of Peace Road was closed for a week to aid construction of a bridge spanning the south branch of the Kishwaukee River in Sycamore. That first road closure was a part of the original plan for the $6.9 million project; however, Schwartz said the next upcoming road closure was not. Schwartz wrote that the second weeklong closure “became preferred” because the previous rain delay meant the project’s paving work would be ongoing during the 2026 Sycamore Pumpkin Festival. The new concrete bridge will be sealed, and guardrails and pavement striping will also be installed while the road is closed for paving.

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LOCAL NEWS BRIEF The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library will hold a fall book sale to raise money for the library’s materials, programs and book collections. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17 and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in the library’s lower level, 309 Oak St. Items for sale include paperback and hardcover books on science, history, science fiction, fiction, gardening, art, mysteries, thrillers, biographies and animals, as well as film books, cookbooks and books for children and teens. DVDs, CDs, audiobooks and music also will be available. Gently used books, DVDs and CDs may be donated at the library’s circulation desk. LPs, magazines, textbooks, videotapes and materials with a moldy smell will not be accepted. A $5 bag sale will be held Oct. 18. For information, call 815-756-9568, ext. 1030, or email friends@dkpl.org. – Shaw Local News Network

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Safe Passage leaders remain driven by ‘showing up’ mission Agency marks 45 years with vigil at downtown Egyptian Theatre By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com Cari Tisus said she’s grateful to be alive, despite what she alleged was an attempt by her abuser to hold her captive for days and take her life. “It seems so fabricated,” Tisus said. “Because it seems like it’s things that just wouldn’t happen, but it does happen. You know, these Lifetime stories that you see on TV. It’s not fake.” After 45 years, leaders for Safe Passage, DeKalb County’s only domestic abuse and sexual assault crisis center, remain driven by their mission of what they call “showing up” for those, like Tisus, who are in need. On Monday, the agency marked that milestone by hosting a vigil at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb to help the community commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is observed every year in October. Safe Passage Executive Director Rebecca Versluys said Monday’s vigil brought special significance to the agency. “It’s special to be able to honor the survivors and let everybody know there is support here,” Versluys said. “It’s so critical they know they aren’t alone. I think that message was quite clear throughout the evening tonight. And it was very exciting to have such a great turnout, especially for our 45th anniversary.” During the program, a tree made by area survivors, along with community members, was on display at center stage for all to see. Each leaf represented either a source of hope, strength, or a reminder to support anyone in need of help. Becca Carlino, residential case manager for Safe Passage, pointed to the powers of the tree. “Some leaves remind us that strength can be found in getting out of bed, making a phone call or even getting through a day,” Carlino said. “These actions may seem small, but for some, facing challenges, these actions can represent an incredible amount of courage. They remind us that strength doesn’t always look big or dramatic, but sometimes change is simply continuing.” Tisus reflected on the tree and what it

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Becca Carlino, residential case manager with Safe Passage, talks about the art project on the stage Monday, Oct. 5, that was created by domestic violence survivors and Safe Passage staff during the Safe Passage Domestic Violence Vigil at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb. means to her. “It reminds me of the strength that I thought I left when I walked into Safe Passage,” Tisus said. “It reminded me of the tears I cried, the hurt I felt, the violence I went through.” Tisus walked into Safe Passage about four years ago. At the time, she reported concerns about her abuser to the agency’s staff. Since then, she has stopped contact with her abuser and family members, whom she described as toxic. Tisus has made it a tradition to attend the vigils put on by Safe Passage every year. She’s also found an outlet for herself attending church services. Tisus said God was able to open her eyes to something she had never previously envisioned. “God was able to make something beautiful of my letting go, out of me realizing that my blood family isn’t my family,” Tisus said. “God removed them for Mark Busch a reason. He was protecting me from The Egyptian Theatre hosts the Safe Passage Domestic Violence Vigil on Monday, Oct. 5. toxicity.”

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com Sycamore Community School District 427 officials expect to have a surplus across all district funds for fiscal 2027, according to district documents. The district’s $74.7 million budget, which projects a $77,838 surplus, according to district documents, was approved by the Sycamore school board on Sept. 28. Board President Michael DeVito said he plans to keep an eye on the budget as the year progresses. “This budget, I think, represents a balanced budget of all funds since there’s actually a surplus when you consider all funds,” DeVito said. “I will monitor it for monthly variances so we don’t go over budget, or if we do, we know why.” Jeremy Bell, Sycamore schools’ chief operating officer, said that the budget is a projection for where the district’s finances will be in June, but there will be opportunities to revisit the budget between then and now.

“We know that from planning a year out, there’s going to be a need for some changes, or just a flex up and down on any given line, fund, etcetera,” Bell said. Before the unanimous vote to approve the budget, board vice president Christian Copple said board members will govern in accordance with the published plan. “We will hold ourselves to these numbers, right, that’s the anticipation, that’s the budget,” Copple said. DeVito said the budget workbook the board used for approval was “the endall, be-all.” “Maybe the hard part is this document will live in perpetuity on our website,” DeVito said. “This is what the state and everybody holds us to.” The Sycamore school district will pay $38.47 million toward employee salaries, the district’s largest expenditure. The district paid $36.32 million last year, according to district documents. More than $12.63 million will be spent on medical insurance and benefits, down by more than $1.2 million from what was

spent in fiscal 2026, records show. The district’s largest share of revenue comes from property taxes. The budget approved by the Sycamore school board shows that district officials expect to collect $47.63 million from taxpayers during fiscal 2027. For fiscal 2027, the district officials a n t i c i p a t e $ 1 3 . 7 2 m i l l i o n i n e v idence-based funding, according to the

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Sycamore school enrollment drops most since 2021 Elementary schools see biggest drop; district expects future increase in high school enrollment By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com The number of students attending Sycamore schools declined for the third year in a row, and the largest decline since the first year after the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Sycamore Community School District 427 data, 3,662 students were enrolled in classes on the sixth day of the 2026-27 school year. That total is down 48 (1.3%) from 3,710 for the previous school year, according to data compiled by Nick Reineck, the assistant superintendent for human resources. Data he shared with the school board shows that district-wide enrollment dropped the most since the 2020-21

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North Elementary’s population increased by 24 students, while South East Elementary had a 31-student decrease and North Grove Elementary a 29-student decrease, data shows. West Elementary’s population also declined by 17, and South Prairie Elementary’s population shrank by three. Sycamore High School’s population of 1,131 was 11 fewer than during the 2025-26 school year, but officials believe

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9 The organization is concerned with the obsolescence of the present equipment on the playgrounds of St. Mary’s School. What the children played on last Tuesday will be replaced with new equipment purchased with the profits from the Catholic Daughters’ fall salad bar luncheon.

With Judge H. S. Pomeroyd, of Kewanee, presiding, a session of the city court began this morning and indications are that it will continue for several days. The relatives of the late Henry Beard, who died from injuries received when struck by a train at First Street crossing several months ago, are the plaintiffs in an action against the Chicago North Western railway, in which heavy damages were asked. Sawyer & Sons have recently installed an air dispenser that is one of the most novel seen in this city or the surrounding community in some time. The DeKalb garage has installed two of the new type of dispensers, which are so built that no air gauge is needed. On each dispenser is a dial, showing the number of pounds of air pressure in the tire, and by setting this dial it is impossible to put more air in the tire than is desired. A bell continues to ring until the correct pressure is attained, at which time the bell discontinues ringing, indicating that the autoist has enough air in his tire.

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responsible for burning leaves on macad- chasing the house across from the amized street surfaces are liable to arrest Lutheran Church in Somonauk. and fine. With the season for burning leaves here, all are cautioned to burn them The Sycamore fire department received with great care. its first alarm during Fire Prevention Week Monday night, and whose property should Men working on the high smoke stack be involved in the alarm? Why, a fireman’s, of the Central Illinois Light Company attract of course. Fireman Henry Binder, off duty With the addition of several rows of considerable attention as they carry on at the time, was driving toward the busibrick on the third story of the Nehring their activities from their lofty perches. The ness district about 8:30 o’clock when he Electrical Works on East Lincoln Highway, chimney has been tuck-pointed and sealed, heard the master siren and saw the fire the factory is taking on a much different and the top was reached yesterday. The truck approaching, so he decided to tag appearance. New bricks are being added chimney is now being painted on the way along. Imagine his surprise when the truck to the top, and this is being covered by the down. The men look quite tiny as they stopped at a smoking automobile at 849 half tile, to give the roof a finished appearmove about on the small scaffolding and DeKalb Ave., his own. As things turned out, ance. Several men are employed on the many people are noted standing around the car was not ablaze, merely smoking. task and it will be several days before this and watching the men work. part of the work is completed.

1976 – 50 YEARS AGO

Sycamore area residents have perhaps Announcement is made that John Dunn two or three more weeks, depending on & Son have received the contract for the the weather, in which to enjoy the complumbing work for the new hotel which is munity park’s 1951 summer and fall seanow under construction at Third and son, Park Superintendent Emil Cassier Locust Street. The plumbing work will be said. With activity already brought to a started within a short time, as there are standstill by resumption of school and the several operations necessary while the beginning of the fall season, Cassier has building is under construction. It is underbegun stacking away picnic equipment stood that within the next few days the and the like preparatory to his annual wincontractor will start laying brick for the ter shutdown. new structure.

Twelve pigs were killed, and $70,000 in damage was done by a fire in a barn and research center at DeKalb AgResearch on Sycamore Road early this morning. DeKalb firemen were called to the scene about 5:30 a.m. and later were joined by Sycamore firemen. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Two architectural firms say remodeling of the DeKalb County Jail as a correctional facility would be an unwise investment of money. The jail has too many building and safety code violations to make renovation feasible. It would be more sensible to invest in a building which could meet future needs rather than in extending the life of a structure that will eventually have to be replaced.

2001 – 25 YEARS AGO

For the fourth time in its 109-year existence, downtown’s First National Bank has been revamped, revitalized and reopened. The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have elicited a flood of donations to relief efforts in New York City, but while local nonprofit groups praise American generosity, some are looking at ways to emphasize the continuing need for resources here in DeKalb County. DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to allow crews to paint a displaced threshold on the runway. Also, Runway 2/20 will be shortened between Oct. 16 and Nov. 15. During this time, the usable length of the runway will be 3,379 feet. The fire in a Genoa-Kingston High School chemistry lab Thursday likely began with common demonstration that experts say is generally safe when performed correctly.

One month later, Americans have removed 260,000 tons of rubble from the After months of knocking the petitions, World Trade Center and created unknown agreements and public hearings, the tons in Afghanistan. Smoke spires from doors to the city of Sycamore may be offi- ruins in both lands. Everywhere there is an cially open tonight to K-Mart property accounting, in number and by other 1951 – 75 YEARS AGO The Rohrer estate auction was held means. It’s one month now into a journey Complaints have been received by the Saturday. The farm in Northville Township developers. from American ground zero to Afghan police concerning the burning of leaves on was purchased by Henry Johnson, of Planning with “obsolescence” in mind ground zero, from dust to dust. macadamized streets, which is in violation Leland. James Baker of Leland purchased of a city ordinance as it causes considerthe house with 10 acres on the south edge are the area Catholic Daughters of America, Court Immaculate Conception 996. able damage to the road surface. Persons of Somonauk, with Aubrey Clapper pur– Compiled by Sue Breese

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SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com The DeKalb County Community Foundation, in partnership with the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education, invites students, colleagues and community members to nominate outstanding education professionals for the 2027 Excellence in Education Awards. Nominations are due by Oct. 31. Selected recipients will receive a $1,000 award, a plaque and public recognition at a ceremony in spring 2027. To submit a nomination or learn more, visit dekalbccf.org/eie. Now in its 28th year, the Excellence in Education Awards recognize teachers, administrators and support staff who make a meaningful impact in DeKalb County schools. Every public school district and private school in the county is encouraged to nominate individuals in the following categories: • Pre-K – 5th Grade Teacher • 6th – 8th Grade Teacher • 9th – 12th Grade Teacher • Administration • Support Staff (including secretaries, aides, custodians, food service work-

ers, bus drivers, and maintenance personnel) To be eligible, nominees must have at least five years of service in their current school district and plan to continue employment in the upcoming school year. Nominees should also be respected by students, families and colleagues, and actively involved in voluntary, unpaid community activities. Previous nominees who did not receive the award may be nominated again. Past recipients are not eligible. A list of past recipients is available on the foundation website. The awards are made possible through the generosity of the late Yvonne Johnson, a retired elementary school teacher from Sycamore School District 427. In 1999, Yvonne established the DeKalb County Excellence in Education Award Fund at the Community Foundation. All submitted nominations are reviewed by the nominee’s school district and evaluated by a local selection committee. For more information, contact Community Foundation Grants Director Jolene Willis at 815-748-5383 or j.willis@ dekalbccf.org.

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7.7-megawatt community solar farm powered on at DeKalb airport By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com Federal and state elected officials walked through a muddy field on Oct. 2 before celebrating the energization of a 7.7-megawatt direct current solar project across from the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport. The renewable energy project, operated by SunVest Solar, generates electricity from sunlight hitting 13,000 solar modules installed on 47 acres of municipal land at 3001 Pleasant St. in DeKalb. U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, a Naperville Democrat, said he believes “expanding clean energy projects is essential to meeting” the nation’s growing energy needs. “I’m proud that Illinois is helping to lead that effort,” Foster said. “This project is a great example of turning technological advances into practical benefits for people. Community solar makes those benefits available to families and small businesses who might otherwise be left out.” Of the 1,100 households that have signed up to receive credits toward their electricity bill by subscribing to the community solar project, 60% are considered low- or moderate-income households. Community solar projects like the one that was switched on Friday allow people who don’t own property to take advantage of renewable energy. “By subscribing to a shared solar project, they can benefit from renewable energy without installing a system on their own property, and often take advantage of the superior economics of community solar,” Foster said. Officials estimate that subscribers to this community solar project could see an average yearly savings on their electric bills between $200 and $300. Melissa Amedeo, executive director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp., said the project will create “real savings for working families.” Gil Quiniones, president and CEO of ComEd, said the new solar facility’s energization marked an “unbelievable milestone” for the utility, with 2 gigawatts, or 2,000 megawatts, of distributed solar and stored electricity now connected to ComEd’s grid. “It’s a big deal to have 2 gigawatts at this time, and it’s another sign of the continued growth in customer adoption of what we call distributed energy resources,” Quiniones said. State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, also attended and spoke at the project’s energization ceremony Friday. “Ben Franklin once went out in a storm to prove that we could get electricity out of the sky, and he nearly killed himself doing it,” Keicher said. “Today, right next to the airport, we’re pulling power out of the sky in a little bit of a different way. A lot more safe, and a lot better return on investment.” Keicher told the audience of largely SunVest

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U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, speaks Friday, Oct. 2, at a newly commissioned community solar project in DeKalb about meeting the nation’s energy needs. employees that Illinois electricity bills have increased 15% in a year, partly because more power sources have been decommissioned than brought online in recent years. He also said projects with 28,000 combined watts are awaiting approval for construction and connection to the electrical grid. “The answer is to build, build all of it. Solar like this, storage and nuclear,” Keicher said. At the solar energization ceremony, Keicher advocated for more nuclear power plants in Illinois, which produces more nuclear power than any other state in the country. “We’re No. 1, and I intend for us to stay No. 1.“ Bill Nicklas, DeKalb city manager, said he had a “grand respect and appreciation” for those who work in science and create projects like the new community solar installation. “In the experience that I have had in DeKalb in these last eight years, we have done a lot of things, and we have made some mistakes, but we are listening and

learning from people like you, who invest every minute of every day in trying to make things just a little bit better,” Nicklas said. He also thanked the ComEd and SunVest workers for their collaboration on the project. Quiniones said the new infrastructure is the first of its kind installed on a municipal airport. “We can see how public land can support a clean energy future,” Quiniones said. Because the property is owned by DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, SunVest is renting it for $4.52 million, according to information provided by SunVest. The operating lease agreement between the city and SunVest Solar is effective for 25 years from the date of construction completion, according to city documents. Foster said the project’s location – a golf swing away from aircraft hangars – made it unique. “The engineering might be a little more complicated for this kind of project near an airport, but I bet the politics are easier – would be my guess.”

OBITUARIES Illinois, the daughter of Samuel and Geraldine (Birkner) Hindenburg. Born: June 17, 1936 She was employed by Duplex Business Forms Died: September 24, 2026 for 35 years. Her church community was an important part Eloise Diane “Ellie” of Eloise’s life, and she made sure that faith Hindenburg Anthenat passed away Thursday, and community remained an important part of September 24, 2026, at her family’s life as well. Eloise and her family shared many fond memories of picnics, road DeKalb County Rehab trips, and camping adventures, especially the and Nursing. She is survived by her time spent at Camp Hickory. She was preceded in death by her parents; longtime life partner her brother, David; her son, Charlie; her grandof more than 50 years, Steve Arison; Ellie’s sons, Nathanel and Joshua; and daughter-inchildren, Bruce (Barbara) and his children, law, Kathy. Alan and Kelly; Robert (Katherine) and his children, Ryan and Kerig; Perry (Laurel); Wayne A private graveside service will be held. In keeping with her wishes, a celebration of (Kim) and his children, Jennifer and Stephanie; Lynette (Steve) and her children, Shana, Justin, her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, at and Jacob; Samuel and his children, Rebecca, City Light Church, 2325 N. 1st Street, DeKalb, Amanda, James, and Daniel; Daniel (Sandra) IL 60115 and his children, Nicole, Jacob, and Benjamin; For information, visit www.AndersonFuneraland so many beautiful great-grandchildren. HomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022. Eloise was born June 17, 1936, in Sycamore,

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Residents can sample classic American candies at a retro trick-or-treating event Oct. 17 at the DeKalb Public Library. The free event will run from noon to 4 p.m. at the library, 309 Oak St. Candy samples will be available at the library’s lower level and at the circulation, technology, youth reference and adult reference desks while supplies last. The selection includes Mallo Cups, Mini Moon Pies, Tootsie Rolls, Cherry Mash Minis, wax bottles, Razzles, Cow Tales, Mary Janes, Bit-O-Honey, Chick-O-Sticks, banana split taffy, Black Cows, Zebra Bars,

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