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WEEK IN REVIEW No county home tax referendum in June

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Despite previously suggesting it, the DeKalb County Board declined to move forward with a proposed 2022 ballot referendum that would have asked voters to consider a tax levy to help the financially struggling DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

The County Board voted, 20-1, March 16 to not place a referendum on the June ballot. Board members Karen Cribben and Kiara Jones were absent from the meeting, and Tim Hughes recently resigned from the board.

DeKalb County Board Vice Chairwoman Suzanne Willis, a Democrat, said she wanted to clarify that the refeferendum would have asked voters to weigh in on a levy, not impose one.

“It doesn’t say that we have to levy the tax,” Willis said.

According to county documents, the board’s executive committee proposed a resolution that would have put a tax referendum on the June 28 General Primary Election ballot. The referendum would have authorized a levy – an additional tax collection not included in regular county property taxes or levies – allowing the county government to collect tax revenue at a rate up to 0.1% to help maintain the nursing home.

County Board member Michelle Pickett, a Democrat, was the lone vote in favor of the financial aid referendum. Pickett was not available for additional comment March 17.

According to county documents, a tax levy for the rehab center was first authorized 30 years ago, but never used. Current “financial distress,” according to the

proposed referendum, had prompted the referendum debate.

“In 1991, the county was authorized after referendum to levy and collect a tax for the purpose of maintaining a prior nursing home facility, but never levied such tax over the 30 years since its passage because of an expectancy that the facility would fund itself without the necessity of tax levies,” according to the documents.

Over the past year, the nursing home has been at the center of several County Board discussions as revenue stalls and the center’s resident population declines.

The center in recent years underwent a $13 million expansion meant to accommodate what staff said at the time was an overflowing resident population. However, the facility now faces dwindling resident numbers and cost increases, officials said.

DeKalb supports water service line plan

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council expressed unanimous support March 14 for a plan to use $1.1 million in COVID-19 relief funds to replace about 200 lead-lined water service lines for DeKalb residents.

The plan would also include reimbursing homeowners a portion of the cost for replacing parts of the water lines from the water main to shutoff boxes on privately owned property. Seventh Ward Alderman Tony Faivre was absent from the meeting.

DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said replacing about 200 service lines to the shutoff box plus the residential incentive

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would cost about $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars the city received a year ago. The replacement costs would also be funded in part by an additional $100,000 allocated in Act dollars to the city of DeKalb from DeKalb County government, Nicklas said.

“That way, the homeowner has some skin in the game,” Nicklas said.

City officials supported the plan in part because it would help relieve DeKalb residents of paying for it in full. Lead service line replacement is mandated under the the Illinois Lead Service Line Notification and Replacement Act, which went into effect Aug. 30, 2021. It requires Illinois water systems to begin removal of lead service lines in their respective munici-

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palities no later than Jan. 1, 2027. It is meant to minimize potential lead exposure caused by contaminated drinking water and aging pipe infrastructure.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no safe level of lead in drinking water.

Nicklas said the council was already committed to helping with the replacement of lead service lines in DeKalb, and sought council guidance on how to proceed.

First Ward Alderwoman Carolyn Morris said she wanted to encourage city residents to pursue the full lead service line replacements.

“I think that it’s a valuable infrastructure change,” Morris said.

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Hopkins Pool pass spring sale underway THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT DeKALB – Hopkins Pool, 403 Sycamore Road, is holding a Spring Flash Sale through Saturday, March 26.

During the sale, resident prices will be $36 for active adults age 55+; $96 for a family of four, $68 for an individual and each additional pass will be $16.

Non resident pricing will be $45 for active adults age 55+; $120 for a family of four, $85 for an individual and each additional pass will be $20.

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free regardless or residential status or sale dates.

Pool passes can be purchases online, over the phone, or in person at any DeKalb Park District facility.

Hopkins Pool will be open daily from Saturday, May 28, through Sunday, Aug. 14, and will be open weekends only from Saturday, Aug. 20, to Monday, Sept. 5.

For more information about Hopkins Pool and to take the pool survey, visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/hopkins-pool or call 815-758-6663.

Larsen scholarship open for nursing school applicants THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT SYCAMORE – A scholarship for DeKalb County nursing students is accepting applications through April 1.

Applicants must be full-time students who are residents of DeKalb County seeking a college-level degree in nursing.

Students interested in applying for the scholarship are encouraged to review award criteria and the guidelines. To apply or get information, visit dekalbccf.org/scholarships.

The Virginia Larsen Nursing Scholarship is made available every year through the Virginia Larsen Scholar-

ship Fund at the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

Virginia Larsen was born in Chicago in July 1933. She was a graduate of the Evanston School of Nursing in 1954 and lived in the Sycamore area with her family from 1963 until her death in 2018.

Larsen had many volunteer roles in the community, including volunteering at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. The fund was created in 2001 by Larsen and has awarded more than $72,000 in the 20 years of its existence.

For information or questions, contact Becky Zantout, Grants and Scholarships manager, at 815-748-5383 or b. zantout@dekalbccf.org.

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ON THE RECORD ... with JoAnn Kofoed Who would you like to see go on the record? Let us know at readit@midweeknews.com Recent Northern Illinois University graduate JoAnn Kofoed said the biggest setbacks she’s had in life were a catalyst to help her pursue her true passion: art.

The Mendota resident was born with a rare genetic disability called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and a hip injury in high school left her bedbound requiring multiple surgeries.

Having always loved creating art, Kofoed, 23, realized after being bedbound that art was her passion, and that she wanted to make it her career.

In 2021, Kofoed earned a bachelor’s degree in illustration from NIU and illustrated her first book, “What Your Clothes Would Say.” The book, written by Doug Fischer, can be purchased on Amazon.

MidWeek reporter Katrina Milton interviewed Kofoed about the book, its illustrations and her artwork.

Milton: What is the book about?

Kofoed: The story is a delightful tale from the perspective of the clothes a child is wearing. It explores the idea of what the clothes may be thinking throughout the day.

wrote. We talked about what kind of things he wanted for the book, and he gave me lots of creative control to accomplish what we discussed. It was wonderful working with him. I’d share sketches and ideas, and he would let me know what he liked. It was fun to watch the development of the project as it progressed and evolved.

JoAnn Kofoed illustrated her first book, “What Your Clothes Would Say.” The book is available for purchase on Amazon.

Milton: What medium are the illustrations?

Kofoed: The images are digital paintings I created in Photoshop. Many people aren’t aware of this, but Photoshop isn’t just for photo editing. It caters to artists who paint digitally, too. You start with a blank white canvas, and use digital brushes to paint the images. I usually create art digitally, but I also love painting with acrylics.

Milton: How did you get involved in the project?

Kofoed: I was connected through one of my illustration professors at NIU. …

It was a big step to take on a project this big, but I loved the challenge.

Milton: What was the experience of illustrating a book like?

Kofoed: The process was very time consuming, but very rewarding. It took a lot of planning to get all the details sorted out. It started with Doug [Fischer] sending me a copy of what he

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Milton: Why are you an artist, and why is creating art important to you?

Kofoed: I’ve always loved creating, but it wasn’t until I took an art class in high school that I realized I had a passion for drawing. My sophomore year of high school, I had something horrible happen. I had a hip injury that left me bed-bound, unable to sit up or move without spasms of pain. At the time, it was the most devastating thing that ever happened to me. Funny thing about that, I’m thankful nowadays

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March 23 NIU Composers’ Recital, 7 p.m.

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April 1 NIU Opera Theatre, “The Happy Prince” and a Stephen Sondheim Tribute, 7 p.m.

April 3 NIU Opera Theatre, “The Happy Prince” and a Stephen Sondheim Tribute, 3 p.m.

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Milton: Do you have plans on illustrating more books?

Kofoed: I don’t have any more books currently lined up, but I’m always open to new creative experiences.

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Milton: How did art help you heal?

Kofoed: For several months, I spent countless hours practicing my skills, and getting better. It kept me sane.

There was always something cathartic about creating. Unfortunately, a little over a year after my first surgery I had to get a second hip surgery. I missed a lot of high school, but again I had another large period of time where I just was constantly drawing. By the time I graduated high school, I knew art was my true passion, and that I needed to pursue the topic in college. Over the years, art slowly turned into a form of journaling for me. Many images I created helped me process what was happening around me.

Milton: What would you say to aspiring artists?

Kofoed: Don’t feel like you need to put yourself in a box with one art style. This book was the first time I made illustrations specifically targeted toward kids.

Most of my artwork is fantasy-based. It was intimidating to develop a new art style, but I’m so happy I did. You learn a lot more when you create things that are unfamiliar. That growth is important.

MIDWEEK NEWS STAFF REPORT DeKALB – Adults age 18 or older are invited to an Easter egg hunt April 8 hosted by the DeKalb County Community Gardens.

The fourth annual Adult 18+ Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Jonamac Orchard, 19412 Shabbona Road, Malta. Tickets cost $20 per adult and are available only at https://bit. ly/2022EggHunt.

There will be 5,000 Easter eggs hidden in and around the orchard, four of which will contain $100 cash prizes. Other prizes have been donated from various local businesses, including but not limited to: Insomnia Cookies, Cracker Jax, Pizza Villa, Enchanted Valley Farm, In & Out Cuts, Tobinson Ace Hardware and El Jimodor Mexican Restaurant. Candy at the event will be provided by Ferrara USA. The egg hunt will be an outdoor event that will occur in rain or the dark, so attendees should dress accordingly. Easter baskets and flashlights will not be provided. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed on the premises during the event.

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DeKalb County Community Gardens will host the fourth annual Adult 18+ Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt on April 8 at Jonamac Orchard in Malta.

Parking information along with participant waivers will be emailed four days before the event. Upon arrival, check in at registration to receive wristbands and present completed participant waivers. No tick-

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SENSE OF WONDER Sycamore Middle School Science Olympiad sparks a love of learning

By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

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YCAMORE – Justin Hames thinks science fairs are boring.

That’s why instead of having a science fair, Sycamore Middle School holds a Science Olympiad that’s free, educational and fun for the community to attend. This year’s event – the 35th annual – was held March 17.

Justin Hames, science department chair, said hosting a Science Olympiad has two purposes.

“It’s all about two things: fun together as a community and sharing a love of learning,” Hames said. “Science should be fun. If it isn’t, you’re not doing it right.”

Eighth-grade science teacher Liz Peterson said she hopes the event brings back a childlike sense of wonder in all ages.

“In childhood, you have a spark that occurs naturally when learning,” Peterson said. “We want to make science fun by introducing it with fire, chemistry, reactions and explosions.

There’s something everyone can learn, with demonstrations, hands-on experiments and displays. It’s also about learning through mistakes, because from failure comes success.”

The Science Olympiad featured hands-on activities provided by both outside partners and middle school groups. Exploration labs included 10 Northern Illinois University STEM labs, a soil tunnel and agricultural science labs provided by the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, Spheros robot painting, a flight simulator provided

by Kishwaukee Education Consortium, a Van de Graaff generator, science bowl trivia, a themed photo booth and more.

During the event, Sycamore Middle School students had the opportunity to win medals during grade-specific STEM-based competitions. Sixth-graders competed in balloon car races and catapults, seventh-graders competed in float-a-boat and Go for the Ozone and eighth-graders competed in an egg drop and Marble Mayhem.

“Very little of the Science Olympiad has to do with grades,” Hames said. “The students chose to do a lot of the presentations and competitions themselves. They were brave enough to try new things.”

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Sixth-grader Reese Kokaska writes on a shadow wall during the 35th annual Sycamore Middle School Science Olympiad on Thursday, March 17.

LEFT: Seventh-grade students Alexis Merryman (left) and Emma Force compete in the Ozone Challenge, building towers out of straws and tape. RIGHT: Kindergartener Oliver Holbert views rock specimen under a microscope. entific led two science demonstrations featuring fire, explosions and tennis ball cannons.

Other exhibits and activities that took place throughout the night included a book fair, “35 Years of Science” history display and a STEAM

art gallery.

Katie Peska, who works at the middle school, attended the event with her three children: 13-year-old Julia, 11-year-old Brady, and 9-year-old Tyler.

“I like that there’s a variety of

hands-on activities,” Peska said.

“There’s activities, demonstrations and lots to do. It’s almost like [Northern Illinois University’s] STEMFest, but smaller and held at Sycamore Middle School.”

Kindergartener Oliver Holbert hopes to one day work in a science field. He hasn’t decided if he wants to be a scientist, veterinarian or a zoologist. His mom, Julia Holbert, said the event was educational for both of them.

“I think he’s more inspired to learn about science than he ever was before,” Julia Holbert said. “He’s just having fun, not even realizing that he’s learning.”

Friends Alexis Merryman and Emma Force, both seventh-grade students at the middle school, said the Science Olympiad was a lot of fun.

“It’s fun going wherever you want in the school and seeing a lot of different types of science,” Merryman said.

“It’s fun to hang out with your friends. We’ve learned a lot. I never knew that there’s so many different types of science and that it can be so much fun.”

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THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT DeKALB – Ken Meter, a food system analyst and author of the book “Building Community Food Webs,” will give two talks Thursday, March 24, in DeKalb.

The first will be at 3 p.m. at 71 North in the lower level of Northern Illinois University’s Founders Memorial Library, 217 Normal Road. The second will be at 7 p.m. in the Yusunnas Room of the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Meter has conducted 144 local food system studies in 41 states, as well as in Tribal Nations and other countries. He developed a $9.8 million plan for local food investment for the state of South Carolina and he researched the economic impacts of institutional food purchasing for the Illinois Public Health Institute.

“This talk is important and of interest to anyone who is interested in the local food movement, economic development on the local level, environmental issues, soil and water conservation, or food justice,” Dan Kenney, special project director for DeKalb County Community Gardens, said in a news release.

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A restaurant named Pizza Beer Whiskey, according to city of Sycamore documents, will tentatively open by May 1 in downtown Sycamore at 327 W. State St. The location formerly housed The Forge of Sycamore, which closed Jan. 30.

Pizza Beer Whiskey eatery eyes downtown Sycamore spot for spring opening

By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – A new restaurant is eyeing a space in downtown Sycamore formerly used for The Forge of Sycamore, which recently closed, and the building’s new owner hopes to open this spring.

A restaurant named Pizza Beer Whiskey, according to city of Sycamore documents, will tentatively open

by May 1 in downtown Sycamore at 327 W. State St. The Forge of Sycamore shut its doors Jan. 30 after three and a half years in business. The Forge’s taproom in DeKalb, 216 N. Sixth St., remains open.

Luke Goucher, owner and managing member of Illinois Crafted, said his hospitality group was in contact with the owners of The Forge.

“They mentioned they were ready for a change and asked if we had any interest, and we did,” Goucher said.

“So we bought the building. The Forge’s concept was pizza and craft beer, and our concept is also pizza and craft beer.”

Illinois Crafted also owns Lodi Tap House in Maple Park and Utica, Obscurity Brewing & Craft Mead in Elburn and Soul Loco Artisan Roasters & Coffee Shop in Maple Park.

Goucher said the interior of the restaurant will be upgraded.

“The kitchen will double in size, we’ll add some ambiance and also focus on delivery,” he said. “We want the feel to be comfortable for hanging out, for families to date nights and everything

in between. We’ll be giving the restaurant a face lift, just making it ours.”

The restaurant will sell Detroit and New York-style pizzas, craft beer from across the country with a new draft system, an extensive whiskey program and domestic staples on tap and in cans.

The city of Sycamore held a liquor commission hearing March 10 at the city center downtown to approve a liquor license for Pizza, Beer, Whiskey LLC. Mayor Steve Braser is the city’s liquor commissioner. Other Sycamore businesses that applied for a liquor permit and had hearings that day included 7-Eleven at 404 W. State St., Northern Axeposure Axe Throwing at 1170 DeKalb Ave., and The Dirty Bird Chicken Joint at 630 Plaza Drive.

“Our menu will have everything from beer nuggets to a whipped feta with hot honey appetizer dish, salads, pizzas and ‘pizzaninis,’” Goucher said.

He described a pizzanini as a sandwich on homemade pizza crust that is baked in a wood-fired oven.

“We’re looking forward to becoming part of Sycamore’s downtown,” Goucher said. “We hope to add to the flair and effect of downtown Sycamore being a hip spot people want to go to.”

The restaurant retained Forge staff members who wished to continue on, with staff training at Obscurity Brewing in Elburn.

Pizza Beer Whiskey is hiring all positions for the new restaurant, including kitchen staff and servers.

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9 Workmen are tearing out the old bridge over the culvert and will be putting in a new bridge over the culvert. Bill Williams, county superintendent of highways, said that Glidden Road will be closed for about six weeks depending on weather for this part of the construction.

Stahl Construction is the prime contractor for the work on Glidden Road from Dresser Road to Lincoln Highway. Williams said that the new road will be four lanes with curbing and expects it to be completed by fall. Sections of it will be closed off and on until then for construction purposes.

Curiosity on the part of one of the city employees on the Haish Avenue sewer job caused considerable damage as well as injury to the man concerned, about 11 o’clock this morning. A manhole containing gas was opened by the two city inspectors on the job with Contractor Hughes. Contrary to orders, the man lit a match to see what caused the ill smell.

Three explosions followed and for a few moments the huge digging machine was in danger of damage by fire. The main drain of the city was blown up for a number of feet while the gas main was also damaged, necessitating the shutting off of the gas for the block for a short period. The only injury sustained was the singeing of the hair of the man lighting the match.

Waterman is soon to have a new industry known as The Fox River Oil Company. The building, which is now under construction, is located on the Wakefield lots south of the railroad track and west of the water tank. The foundation is now being laid and the company expects to be operating in the courses of about three weeks.

More light has been shed on the two cars that were found at the high school in a wrecked condition. The license of the larger car, which is an Olympian, was taken out by E S. Sims, 512 California St., Sycamore, while the wrecker is said to be from a Chicago garage. It is said that the car was brought from the Chicago garage but arrangements had not been completed. The garage owners decided to come after their property and in leaving Sycamore, were given the wrong road, starting west instead of east.

Fire destroyed the C. M. & St. P. railway coal chutes at Steward Monday evening. The origin of the blaze is not known. Approximately 100 tons of coal are still burning in the ruins.

Thousands of dollars of damage has been done to roads in the vicinity of DeKalb and farmers with strong horses and tractors are earning hundreds of dollars extracting automobiles from the mud. The gravel roads of the community seem to have lost bottoms, and road men say it will be several weeks before the roads will be passable. From all reports available today, the only safe travel is over cement pavements.

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The DeKalb County Infirmary on Sycamore Road is pictured in 1916.

1947 – 75 YEARS AGO

The “little red school house” of song and story is rapidly fading from the scene in DeKalb County. Thirty years ago, all of the 124 one-room schoolhouses in the county were operating.

During the first World War, a few were closed, and through the years down to 1941 others gradually were added to the inoperative list.

Pedestrians living west of the Kishwaukee River no longer have to dodge vehicular traffic threading their way across the new temporary bridge across the river on West Lincoln Highway. The walkway for their use was completed yesterday. It is on the south side of the bridge on the same level, and is lighted by two lamps hung on a pole at the eastern end of the bridge.

DeKalb police enjoyed a quiet day yesterday with only several minor notations being included on the police blotter for the 24-hour period. Four calls were received for the city ambulance during the day, these calls being the principal item of business. A notation was also received concerning the accident near Waterman in which two were killed when their car was hit by a train. Shortly before 11 o’clock last evening, Harry Tweed reported that someone had ransacked his auto and that a blue blanket had been stolen.

The annual get-together of farmers operating Babson Farms was held in the social room at DeKalb Township High

School today with approximately 200 present. Burt Oderkirk, manager, acted as master of ceremonies and the program started this morning with movie and a talk on the corn borer. At noon, the group was entertained at dinner in the cafeteria after which the program was separated. The men, chiefly the 60 tenants of Babson Farms, listened to a talk on weed eradication and discussed other topics of interest to farmers. The women were taken to the library and divided into groups under the guidance of Mrs. Oderkirk and instructed to talk about any problems they might have in mind.

From Scotland comes a registered Shorthorn bull that is now in the Mayo and Conners herd at Clare. According to a report from the American Shorthorn Breeders Association of Chicago, the bull was purchased at the recent Illinois Shorthorn Breeders show and sale at the Normal University Farm Pavilion at Normal.

1972 – 50 YEARS AGO

What effect did student voting have to play in Tuesday’s primary election? In two recent registration drives by the League of Women Voters and a student coalition, about 4,332 students were added to the voter registration list. The effect of those additional students could best be seen in three heavily student-dominated districts in DeKalb.

Unfortunately, since the county was redistricted, there are no figures available to compare the voting behavior of residents in the district in the last primary election to this year’s primary.

“The joys of being the wife of a farmer are many and rewarding,” says Mrs. Roger (Marcia) Hueber of rural Malta, who is currently featured in a Time magazine article.

1997 – 25 YEARS AGO

Teamwork can be the solution to almost any problem. And there is no team like the Armed Forces team, which Jonathan Liby is part of. He is serving as a Sailor in the unique environment of a joint task force composed of elements of the entire Armed Forces. Liby, son of Dennis and Barbara Liby on Sandwich, is one of 6,000 men and women on board the aircraft carrier USS John F Kennedy, which recently participated in Joint Task Force Exercise 97-2.

The local chapter of the American Red Cross has decided it will limit the assistance it will provide to the residents of the Evergreen Village Mobile Home Park in the future because of the long history of flooding problems there and the likelihood they will continue.

A group of local landlords, continuing a roundtable originally begun in late 1995, gathered yesterday to hear what they can do to fight crime and drugs in their buildings. Calling for cooperation from the landlords and managers, a group dubbed the DeKalb Property Managers Association, law-enforcement officials again underlined that those involved with gangs and drug sales usually live in apartments. The screening of tenants, searching their criminal histories, was preached to the landlords again. Criminal records are pubic information, available at the circuit clerk’s office for crimes in DeKalb County.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

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DeKalb Education Foundation awards 15 grants THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT DeKALB – The DeKalb Education Foundation recently awarded more than $27,000 in grants to 15 projects across the DeKalb School District.

Awards ranged from $560 to $6,000 and will impact the lives of students from 10 different schools. The award-winning teachers received the grants in their classrooms. They were surprised by members of the committee and their students.

The winning proposals included books, flexible seating, physical education equipment, STEM materials, math manipulatives, visual communication boards, an outdoor reading garden and a video camera.

One of the grant recipients was speech language pathologist Lindsay Simonson of the Early Learning Development Center.

She will use the grant to purchase communication boards for the playgrounds of three elementary schools to benefit students and children in the area who struggle with communication.

The DeKalb Education Foundation exists to help support and enhance educational opportunities for all students in District 428.

For more information, visit dekalbeducationfoundation.org or find the organization on Facebook.

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Huntley Middle School teacher Alexandria Henry celebrating being awarded a grant with her students.

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This year’s program offers three speakers and begins at 8:30 a.m. with a presentation titled “Vegetable Gardening Basics & Tips for Success” by Pearl Carpenter. Carpenter is the owner of

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The second speaker will be Angie Grandgeorge, owner of Ivy Oaks Floral in Somonauk. She will present “Cut Flower Gardening.” If you enjoy flowers, this program will show you how to create a garden plan for growing the best possible blooms at home to brighten both your landscape and

your dining room table through all three growing seasons.

Jim Kleinwachter of The Conservation Foundation in Naperville will be the final speaker of the day. He will present “Inviting Nature Into Your Yard.” In line with the mission of TCF, he will discuss how to have a more natural landscape that uses less water and chemicals and requires less lawn mowing, while providing a yard enhanced for the benefit of butterflies, bees and birds. You’ll learn more about the need to increase the use of

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This year’s program will be available in-person and on Zoom. There is no charge for this community event, but those planning to attend must call 815-786-8044 to register. Doors will open at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast available for purchase. The program will conclude at 12:30 p.m. when the names of the winners of the door prizes for the day will be drawn.

Middle school art contest opens for 70th district students THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT SYCAMORE – Middle school students in Illinois’ 70th district, which includes DeKalb County, are invited to submit artwork to a Legislative Art Contest for a chance to have their art displayed in state Rep. Jeff Keicher’s Sycamore office.

The winner and two runners-up will be chosen to have their work in Keicher’s office in May, according

to a news release.

The competition is open to all middle school students. Artwork must be two-dimensional and can be no larger than 30 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. Framed pieces can weigh no more than 14 pounds.

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New website launched to celebrate economic opportunities in county THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT DeKALB – The DeKalb County Economic Development Corp. is celebrating its 185th anniversary this year with the launch of a new website OpportunityUnbound.com.

The website is a resource for community members, visitors and current or new businesses to find out everything they need to know about DeKalb County in one place, according to a news release.

The website is designed to address the interests of different target audiences. A “Build” page on the website focuses on information site selectors look for when identifying prospective locations for a business. A “Work” page provides information about work opportunities. A “Live” page showcases all aspects of living in DeKalb and the “Experience” page shows visitors the many activities to do in

DeKalb County.

Opportunity Unbound is a branding initiative that, over the past two years, has attracted $1.1 billion of investment in the development of 5.2 million square feet of industrial space and the creation of 1,850 jobs, according to DCEDC. Opportunity Unbound is designed to attract workers, young professionals and families to work and live in DeKalb County. The initiative creates awareness of local amenities, attractions and communities while the communications platform promotes all that DeKalb County has to offer, promotes new initiatives, and the lesser known assets of the county.

DCEDC is a public and private partnership working to facilitate sustainable and diversified economic growth within DeKalb County.

For information, contact Paul Borek at borek@dcedc.org or 815-895-2711.

DeKALB – Barb City Food Mart is collecting gently used books for children and teenagers throughout the month of March.

Books can be dropped off from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays at Barb City Food Mart, 900 E. Garden St., DeKalb.

Barb City Food Mart is a food pantry that serves families with children in the DeKalb School District. The pantry is open from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursdays.

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kmilton@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – In the 900 weddings Jeffrey Petersen has officiated, the brides always has said yes. It took an appearance on the Netflix show “Love Is Blind” to break that streak.

Petersen was the officiant for the nuptials of Natalie and Shayne, one of the five weddings on the streaming reality show.

He said Netflix randomly found him to officiate the wedding, independent of his family owning Chapel in the Pines Wedding & Banquet Center, 15165 Quigley Road in Sycamore.

“Love Is Blind” is a dating reality television series produced by Kinetic Content, with 15 men and 15 women dating each other, sight unseen. A couple meets face-to-face only after a marriage proposal is accepted.

After becoming engaged, the couples spend time at a resort. They later move in together, meeting each others’ families and learning about each others’ lives.

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Jeffrey Petersen was the officiant for the nuptials of Natalie and Shayne, one of the five weddings on Netflix’s reality television show “Love is Blind.” was filmed from April to June 2021.

The show premiered on Feb. 11 and a reunion episode aired March 4. All of the singles on the show were from the Chicago area.

“I don’t really watch reality shows, and when [Netflix] sent me an email through my officiant website, I had no idea what the show was,” Petersen said. “I had to look it up. Two days before the wedding, I thought I should figure out what I’m getting myself into,

so I watched the first season of the show to get a better understanding of what it was all about.”

Petersen said that although it’s a TV show, it was a real wedding ceremony.

“The couples are real and the weddings are real,” he said. “I’m not scripted, the couples were not scripted.

I was not part of the show. I was only there to officiate a wedding.”

Petersen was not permitted to meet the couple before the wedding.

“All I knew about the couple prior to them walking down the aisle was one of them had some money in the family ... and they had a big fight two days before the wedding,” Petersen said.

During the Natalie and Shayne’s marriage ceremony, Petersen wore an earpiece through which the show’s producers were continuously giving him instructions.

Petersen said there were about eight large commercial video cameras during the ceremony, with a crew of about 25 people. There was no sound amplification for the guests, except for music.

“The wedding episode is heavily edited, such as the order, facial expressions and long pauses. There were no pauses,” Petersen said. “[The] majority of the wedding is not included.”

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During the ceremony, Natalie and Shayne were both asked to share their thoughts and feelings before saying “I do.”

“During a normal wedding, you don’t ask the couple to share their thoughts and feelings, but it makes for great reality TV,” Petersen said.

After Shayne said “I do,” Petersen asked Natalie to say her vows. She responded “I can’t.”

“Shayne and Natalie both looked stunned, then looked at me for direction,” Petersen said. “The producers told me ahead of time what to do if this happens, then told me again at that moment.

“I told Shayne to stay, and Natalie to walk down the aisle by herself. She did.

After she left, I was instructed to tell Shayne to leave down the aisle. … The producers then told me to walk down the aisle, I did, without saying a word.”

Since the show, Petersen has watched segments of episodes, paying close attention to Natalie and Shayne and their relationship. He also has watched the wedding episode in full.

“It was pretty close, but still slightly different from what really happened,” he said. “The show is for entertainment purposes, and it was interesting how Netflix edited the episode.”

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Which new county board district is yours?

By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

All 24 seats of the DeKalb County Board are up for election during this year’s Primary and General Elections.

Because of the 2020 Census, DeKalb County required redistricting. In November 2021, the board voted unanimously, 23-0, to approve a new district map, which can be found at dekalbcounty.org.

DeKalb County is divided into 12 districts based on population. Two members are elected from each district.

District 1 includes Franklin Township, Kingston, South Grove, Mayfield and Malta townships.

District 2 includes Genoa Township and a portion of Sycamore Township that is mostly north of Peace Road.

District 3 is a portion of Sycamore Township that is mostly south of Peace Road and north of Route 64.

District 4 is a portion of Sycamore Township that is mostly south of Route 64 and a portion of Cortland Township north of Bethany Road.

District 5 includes a portion of Cortland Township south of Bethany Road and Route 64, a portion of DeKalb Township south of Fairview Drive and east of Peace Road, and north portions of Afton and Pierce townships north of Perry Road.

District 6 is the northwest portion of DeKalb Township that is north of Lincoln Highway and west of Glidden Road.

District 7 is the central portion of DeKalb Township that encompasses downtown DeKalb north of Lincoln Highway and west of First Street.

District 8 is a northeast portion of

DeKalb Township that is east of Glidden Road.

District 9 is a portion of DeKalb Township that is south of Sycamore Road, west of Peace Road and north of Fairview Drive.

District 10 is the southwest portion of DeKalb Township that is north of Fairview Drive, south of Lincoln Highway and mostly west of State Route 23/ Fourth Street.

District 11 includes all of Milan, Shabbona, Paw Paw, Victor, Clinton and Squaw Grove Townships, as well as Afton and Pierce Townships south of Perry Road, Somonauk Township west of Governor Beveridge Highway and north of Chicago Road and Sandwich Township north of Chicago Road.

District 12 includes Somonauk Township east of Governor Beveridge Highway and Sandwich Township south of Chicago Road.

Changes between the new map and the previous map include District 1 no longer encompassing the Shabbona area; instead it will now include the Kingston area. District 2 now encompasses northern Sycamore Township and all of Genoa Township but no longer Kingston Township. District 3 covers most of northern Sycamore but only the southern half of Sycamore Township. District 5 now includes all of Cortland, the DeKalb County portion of Maple Park and the northern halves of Afton and Pierce townships; and District 11 now includes the Shabbona area.

For any questions regarding your district, contact the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder’s office at 815-8957147 or email elections@dekalbcounty.org.

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kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County History Center is turning its focus to local stories of Irish immigrants.

Rob Glover, director for the Joiner History Room and archivist with the DeKalb County History Center, said in light of Irish American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day, history center staff wanted to learn more.

For example: When did the Irish first arrive in DeKalb County?

To begin creating a local archive of Irish immigrant history in DeKalb County, center staff members are conducting an overhaul of history records in the community. If someone was to search “Irish immigrants in DeKalb County,” not a lot of information would come up, Glover said.

“But if you take them one by one as individuals and work through what are they doing, where are they living, where have they gone to school, what by the end of their lives were they accomplishing, you start to then see, ‘Oh, look. They made this huge impact,’ “ Glover said.

But trying to find that information hasn’t been easy, Glover said, and can include painstaking research into census lists and attempts to create genealogical connections.

Glover said early research seems to suggest the Irish Potato Famine as a main catalyst for many Irish immigrants to DeKalb County.

According to the center’s archives, settlers arriv-

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This image shows the first boundaries of the DeKalb County townships during the 1850 census and a more modern map that the DeKalb County History Center used to highlight its Irish immigrant research project for social media. ing in the U.S. in the mid-1830s – largely from New York, New Hampshire and Vermont – tended to be of English ancestry. That narrative echoes in DeKalb County history also.

However, broader searches for Irish stories don’t turn up results in existing DeKalb County archives.

As a result, the more individualized-approach Glover detailed is how researchers expect to build

an Irish immigrant database.

Census records are another tool.

The census occurs every 10 years and DeKalb County has participated in every national census since 1840, according to the center. Volunteers searched records of the 1840-1880 census and the 1900-1940 census. Most of the 1890 national census was lost in a 1921 fire in Washington D.C. Where in the county did early Irish immigrants settle? DeKalb County consisted of 13 townships in 1850, according to history center records. Records show every township had people who reported being born in Ireland.

“Only one Irish-born person lived in DeKalb and South Grove townships,” according to the archives.

“But Pampas Township [the former name of Cortland Township] boasted 66 Irish residents, more than twice the next highest township, [which was] Mayfield Township with 25.”

In 1850, a total of 142 Irish people lived in DeKalb County, according to that year’s census. The Irish made up 1.88% of the population. Searches for local Irish immigrants next will include a search of the 1840 census records.

“Researchers also currently seek to connect these names with long-time DeKalb families – names like Welch, Ganan, Callahan, Halloran, Horn, McCormick, McAllister, Persil, McDowell and Henegan,” according to the archives. “The 1850s spellings complicate this effort.”

Glover said archivists will also sift through property records. He invites the public to contribute to the historical timeline.

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Hicks Scholarship Fund created for Indian Creek High School students THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT SYCAMORE – A new scholarship for Indian Creek High School seniors pursuing higher education is now available through the DeKalb County Community Foundation, meant to honor the legacy of the late James Hicks, local educator and first superintendent of Indian Creek School District.

The fund honors the legacy of the Hicks family and the impact they have had on community service and education to the Indian Creek Community, according to a news release.

Hicks was born June 13, 1937, in Hillsboro, Missouri, and received a bachelor’s degree in education from William Jewel College in Liberty, Missouri. He received a master’s degree and certificate of advanced study in school administration and school superintendent administration from Northern Illi-

nois University in DeKalb.

Hicks spent more than 50 years working in education, working as a teacher and principal in James Hicks Fillmore, a teacher, principal and superintendent in the Lee, Rollo and Shabbona school system, and as the first superintendent of the Indian Creek School District.

The scholarship is intended for a graduating senior of Indian Creek High School with financial needs pursuing a degree in education. Students interested in applying for the scholarship are encouraged to use the Community Foundation’s Universal Scholarship Application process. Visit dekalbccf.org/scholarships for information or to apply.

BRIEFS DeKalb Library to host volunteer fair on March 26

Table, the DeKalb Park District and the DeKalb County Forest Preserve.

For more information, contact Colleen at DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 cowzroc@gmail.com.

Oak St., will host its first volunteer fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26.

DeKalb County Assessor looks More than 20 local charities will be on to update mailing addresses site to provide information and answer SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Assesquestions so attendees can find the right sor is looking to update its address mailing volunteer position that fits their interests records and asks residents or anyone who and schedule. Adults and children can has moved to contact its office with attend the fair. changes.

There also will be raffle baskets filled According to a news release from the with goodies from local stores. To enter the Chief County Assessment Office, the raffle, attendees will visit each volunteer booth and have their ticket stamped. Prizes address change must be in writing with the owner’s signature on the form. Forms are can be picked up after the event. available in the Chief County Assessment Expected volunteer organizations include: DeKalb Public Library, Friends of the Office at the DeKalb County Administration Building, 110 E. Sycamore St. in Sycamore, DeKalb Public Library, Adventure Works, or a letter can be sent with the requested Egyptian Theatre, Pay-It-Forward House, address change and the owner’s signature.

Walcamp Outdoor Ministries and Retreat The form is available online at dekalbCenter, Elder Care Services, We Care Pregcounty.org under the Assessment Office nancy Center, Safe Passage, Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association, JOY Volun- and/or the Treasurer’s Department for comteers, 4-C, Equine Dreams, Salvation Army, pletion, printing and signing. Mail the form to the Chief County Assessment Office, fax DeKalb County Community Gardens, CASA to 815-895-1684, or email to CCAO@dekalbVolunteers, DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Girl Scouts of Northern Illi- county.org.

For questions, call the Chief County nois, Youth Service Bureau, DeKalb County History Center, Family Service Agency, Tails Assessment Office at 815-895-7120.

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THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT The Kishwaukee College Foundation’s newest scholarship grew from inspiring stories of Kish students and alumni.

As part of the 2021 Spring Virtual Donor Appreciation Event, the foundation profiled scholarship recipient, Jessica Espinoza, and donor, Steve Irving, whose paths crossed based on the importance of scholarship support for student success. Their stories led to the creation of the new Pay It Forward Scholarship.

A nursing student in need Jessica Espinoza, a Kish nursing student, applied for scholarships through the Kishwaukee College Foundation. As a mother of five going through a separation, she shared her need for tuition support to earn her nursing degree and achieve her goals.

Her story immediately stood out to Steve and T.J. Irving, who help award the Stephen P. Irving Family Scholarship every year. Espinoza’s story resonated so much that the Irvings didn’t just award her the scholarship but paid for all her college expenses – tuition, fees, books and supplies.

An ‘average student’ gives back Irving described himself as an “average student” during his time at Kishwaukee College. But with initiative and financial support from the college, Irving was able to find his true calling in construction. As a student in 1970, he and a partner presented a plan to the Kish Board of Trustees to remodel an old barn into a theater. The board unanimously approved the project and awarded funds for the renovation.

“That was a very satisfying period in my life. I would have to congratulate Kish for helping set up the roots right from the beginning for my career,” Irving said in a news release.

Years after graduating from Kish and running a successful local busi-

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Mary and Doug Foland were inspired to help establish the new Pay It Forward Scholarship.

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Steve and T.J. Irving (center) pose with Laurie Borowicz (left), president of Kishwaukee College, and Jessica Espinoza, recipient of the Stephen P. Irving Family Scholarship. The stories Espinoza and Irving shared led to the creation of the Pay It Forward Scholarship, which aims to help Kish students overcome life’s challenges. ness, Irving established the Stephen P. Irving Family Scholarship to benefit students who need a helping hand in meeting their goals.

A viewer is inspired Being vulnerable can be tough, especially on camera for an audience. Espinoza grappled with how much to share during the application process but decided transparency would not only help her but sharing her story with a larger audience might help future students.

“That was when I realized that what I was doing was nothing to be embarrassed of. And people were interested.

People were curious, and they wanted to help. They felt for me. They felt for my children,” Espinoza said in the release.

After watching the donor appreciation event, Mary Foland was inspired

by Irving’s generosity and moved by

Espinoza’s story.

“It struck me because I was a young mother once. And it is not always easy,” Foland said in the release. “I just could not shake her story. I felt compelled to do something for her.”

Since the Irvings were already taking care of her educational expenses, Foland wanted to see what additional support Espinoza needed to be successful. The foundation helped connect Foland and Espinoza, and Foland was able to contribute gift cards for groceries and the children’s school supplies.

The two continued to stay in touch through Espinoza’s graduation.

“Jessica was so appreciative, but she expressed a desire to do the giving too,” Foland said. “She asked, ‘How can I pay you back?’ I said, ‘You don’t need to. But you can pay it forward.’”

Like Irving using his experience at Kish to help a new generation of stu-

dents, Foland and Espinoza continued the idea for the Pay It Forward Scholarship. Foland and her husband Doug helped establish the scholarship, which will award $500 each semester to students in financial need overcoming life’s challenges. In each selection process, previous foundation scholarship recipients will be able to take part in choosing the next recipient, providing them an opportunity to give back to the next generation of students. Jessica Espinoza helped select the first recipient, Lauren Lieser, for the Spring 2022 semester.

“I just can’t say enough about how this all came about because people were willing to share stories of their struggles. It’s not an easy place to ask for help,” Foland said in the release.

“But there are so many people that have been there before that are willing to offer help.”

One anonymous donor has already contributed $10,000 to the endowment to keep Pay It Forward scholarships available far into the future.

To learn more about the Kishwaukee College Foundation or to contribute, visit www.kish.edu/foundation.

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Here’s the unofficial DeKalb County primary ballot

By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

March 14 marked the closing of the filing period for candidates hoping to get on the ballot ahead of the June primary election. Candidates had until 5 p.m. to file their petitions. Candidates must file in person at the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

State or federal positions, such as governor and legislative roles, must be filed in Springfield. The Illinois primary is June 28 and the election is Nov. 8.

Due to districts being redrawn after the 2020 Census, all 24 DeKalb County Board members’ seats and all precinct committeepersons’ seats for local political parties are up for election. Other local positions up for election include DeKalb County’s clerk and recorder, sheriff, treasurer, regional superintendent of schools and circuit judges.

Six state executive offices are up for election in Illinois in 2022: governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer and comptroller.

Illinois voters also will elect four Illinois State Supreme Court justices, 15 Illinois intermediate appellate court judges and one member of the U.S. Senate. All 59 members of the Illinois State Senate, all 118 members of the Illinois State House of Representatives and all 17 members of the U.S. House of Representatives are up for election. DeKalb County makes up portions of U.S. Congressional Districts 14 and 16, Illinois State House of Representative Districts 70 and 90 and Illinois State Senate Districts 35 and 45.

The unofficial list of candidates running for local elections in DeKalb County was released March 14, and can also be found at http://dekalb.il.clerkserve.com/.

On the Democratic ballot, Linh Nguyen of DeKalb is running for DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder and Amanda Christensen of DeKalb is running for Regional Superintendent of Schools.

On the Republican ballot, Tasha Sims of Kingston is running for DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder, Becky Springer of Sycamore is running for DeKalb County Treasurer and Andrew “Andy” Sullivan of DeKalb is running for DeKalb County Sheriff.

Current county board members who did not file to run for reelection include Kiara Jones, Tim Hughes, Steve Faivre and Suzanne Willis.

DeKalb County Board candidates include: District 1: Democrat Frederick “Fred” W. Hall of Malta and Republicans Maureen Little of Kingston, Bradley Robert Belanger of Esmond, Lawrence Mark West of Malta and Jordan

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DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan files his petitions for re-election as a line of other candidates for various offices wait their turn Monday, March 7, in the DeKalb County Administration Building in Sycamore. March 14 marked the closing of the filing period for candidates hoping to get on the ballot ahead of the June primary.

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District 2: Republicans Kathleen “Kathy” Lampkins of Sycamore and Patrick Deutsch of Sycamore.

District 3: Republican Timothy B. Bagby of Sycamore.

District 4: Democrats Stewart Ogilvie of Sycamore and Brett Johansen of Sycamore and Republican Laurie A. Emmer of Sycamore.

District 5: Democrat Benjamin Haier of Cortland Republican Savannah Ilenikhena of Cortland.

District 6: Democrat Rukisha Crawford.

District 7: Democrats C. Scott Campbell of DeKalb and Terri Mann-Lamb of DeKalb.

District 8: Democrats Chris Porterfield of DeKalb and Michelle Pickett of DeKalb and Republicans William “Bill” Cummings of DeKalb and Dianne E. Leifheit of DeKalb.

District 9: Democrats Ellingsworth Webb of DeKalb and Jim Luebke of DeKalb.

District 10: Democrats Mary Lee Cozad of DeKalb and Craig S. Roman of DeKalb.

District 11: Democrat Shell (Celeste) DeYoung Dunn of Somonauk and

Republicans Karen Cribben of Somonauk and Roy Plote of Leland.

District 12: Republicans Jerry Osland of Sandwich and John C. Frieders of Sandwich.

Below is a list of Precinct Committee candidates: Clinton 1: Republicans Denise L. Horn of Waterman and Sarah Lynn Bish of Waterman Cortland 1: Democrat Desirea Lopez of Cortland and Republican Judy A. Butler of Cortland Cortland 2: Democrat Brett Johansen of Sycamore and Republican Steven R. Kuhn of Sycamore Cortland 3: Democrat Stewart Ogilvie of Sycamore Cortland 6: Democrats Mark Pietrowski Jr. of Cortland, Kori Crooke-Rempfer of Cortland and Randi Olson of Cortland Cortland 7: Democrat Christopher Higgins of Maple Park Cortland 8: Democrat Douglas J. Moore of Sycamore DeKalb 3: Democrats Carole Minor of DeKalb and Alison E. Taylor of DeKalb DeKalb 5: Democrat Rukisha Crawford of DeKalb

DeKalb 9: Democrat Joseph R. Matyas of DeKalb DeKalb 10: Democrat Jim Luebke of DeKalb DeKalb 11: Democrat Donald Williams of DeKalb and Republican Maria A. Krull of DeKalb DeKalb 12: Democrats Julie Rogers of DeKalb and Jennifer Johnson of DeKalb DeKalb 13: Democrats Steve C. Kapitan of DeKalb and Sarah E. Moses of DeKalb DeKalb 17: Cat Brian Prescott of DeKalb DeKalb 20: Democrat Nicholas J. Lahey of DeKalb and Republican Patricia McKinley of DeKalb DeKalb 22: Republican Diane Merwin of DeKalb DeKalb 23: Democrat Vernon W. Deljonson of DeKalb Genoa 1: Democrat Christi Slavenas of Genoa and Republican Russel N. Runge of Genoa Kingston 1: Republican Constance “Connie” Straube-King Malta 1: Democrat Frederick “Fred” W. Hall of Malta and Republican Lawrence Mark West of Malta Mayfield 1: Democrats Laura E. Frankiewicz of Sycamore and Joanne Kay Pickering of Sycamore and Republican Rhonda Henke of Clare Paw Paw 1: Democrat Anna M. Wilhelmi of Earlville Pierce 1: Republican John Kubus of DeKalb Sandwich 1: Republican Elsie Morrissey of Sandwich Sandwich 2: Republican Kathy Busch of Sandwich Sandwich 5: Democrat Brian Kubisak of Sandwich Shabbona 1: Democrat David C. Simpson of Shabbona and Republican Christine Johnson of Shabbona Somonauk 1: Democrat Shell (Celeste) DeYoung Dunn of Somonauk and Republican Kinsay M. Smith of Somonauk South Grove 1: Republican Beth Marie Evans of Clare Squaw Grove 1: Democrat John F. McFarland of Hinckley and Republican Brian K. Siwicki of Hinckley Sycamore 3: Democrat Amber L. Quitno of Sycamore and Republican Kathleen “Kathy” Lampkins of Sycamore Sycamore 5: Democrat Eric H. Schmack of Sycamore Sycamore 6: Democrat Virginia M. Sherrod of Sycamore and Republican Laurie A. Emmer of Sycamore Sycamore 7: Republican Russell Josh of Sycamore Sycamore 9: Democrat Alicia C. Cosky of Sycamore and Republican Timonthy B. Bagby of Sycamore Victor 1: Republican Roy E. Plote of Leland

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BSA Troop 2810, chartered out of Salem Lutheran Church in Sycamore, recently returned from its annual winter campout at Canyon Camp in Stockton, where they go every year for summer camp. The Scouts sledded and followed a geocaching course some of the older scouts set up for the younger ones. They also enjoyed playing board games and bingo, while digging into the hearty meals they prepared themselves, with fruit cobbler and dutch oven brownies being crowd favorites.

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DeKalb Chamber of Commerce staff, ambassadors and board members, along with community members recently welcomed Evolve Fitness to the chamber with a ribbon-cutting. The business is located at 1690 Sycamore Road in DeKalb.

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Sycamore Middle School has named its Students of the Month for January. The sixth-grade students are Miles Doty, Savanna Shuman, Connor Hogan and Rachael Reboletti. The seventh-grade students are Connor Busch, Madelyn Pickard, Caleb Fruit and Gianna Gluck. The eighth-grade students are Nate Burgess, Norah Chami, Morgan Cook and Logan Jones.

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ONLINE AUCTION The Late Hally & Brenda Brown, Owners

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Two fuel barrels 1500-gallon diesel and one 500 gas both with electric pumps, the radiant heater & water heater w conditioner are 5 years old. The property is enclosed with chain link fence. Many other betterments & improvements.

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IN THE CIRC FOR TH JUDICIAL DEKALB SYCAMOR NewRez LLC d Mortgage Serv PLAINTIFF Vs. Theresa M. M DEFENDANTS 2020CH NOTICE OF SALE OF R PUBLIC NOTIC GIVEN that p Judgment of F Sale entered cause on 11 Sheriff of De Illinois will 2022 at t 1:00 PM at Building, 150 Sycamore, IL place otherw at the time of DeKalb and S sell at public highest bidde set forth below described real PIN 01-11Improved w COMMONL 5381 Cher Kirkland, IL Sale terms: 1 the highest b funds at the cl tion; The bala the Judicia for Abandone Property Mun Fund, which i the rate of $1,000 or f of the amoun purchaser no $300, in cer due within tw hours. The sub subject to gen taxes, specia or special against said r is offered for any represen quality or qu and without Plaintiff and condition. The subject to co the court.

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For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-2001818.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing PLAINTIFF Vs. Theresa M. Maynard; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2020CH000031 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/22/2021, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on April 28, 2022 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 3, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; RUNNING WEST 12 RODS; THENCE SOUTH TO THE CENTER OF THE STATE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD TO SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH ON SECTION LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 01-11-200-003 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5381 Cherry Valley Road Kirkland, IL 60146 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest

at the time of sale, County of due within twenty-four (24) DeKalb and State of Illinois, hours. The subject property is sell at public auction to the subject to general real estate highest bidder for cash, as taxes, special assessments, set forth below, the following or special taxes levied described real estate: against said real estate and PART OF THE NORTHEAST is offered for sale without QUARTER OF THE NORTH- any representation as to EAST QUARTER OF SECTION quality or quantity of title 11, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, and without recourse to RANGE 3, EAST OF THE Plaintiff and in "AS IS" THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDI- condition. The sale is further DESCRIBED AS subject to confirmation by AN, FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT the court.

THE NORTHEAST CORNER If the property is a condoOF SAID SECTION; RUNNING minium and the foreclosure WEST 12 RODS; THENCE takes place after 1/1/2007, SOUTH TO THE CENTER OF purchasers other than the THE STATE ROAD; THENCE mortgagees will be required SOUTHERLY ALONG THE to pay any assessment and CENTER OF SAID ROAD TO legal fees due under The SECTION LINE; THENCE Condominium Property Act, NORTH ON SECTION LINE 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- (g)(4).

If the property is located NING; SITUATED IN DEKALB in a common interest COUNTY, ILLINOIS. community, purchasers other PIN 01-11-200-003 Improved with Residential than mortgagees will be COMMONLY KNOWN AS: required to pay any 5381 Cherry Valley Road assessment and legal fees Kirkland, IL 60146 due under the Condominium Sale terms: 10% down of Property Act, 765 ILCS the highest bid by certified 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including any reason, the Purchaser at the Judicial sale fee the sale shall be entitled only for Abandoned Residential to a return of the deposit Property Municipality Relief paid. The Purchaser shall Fund, which is calculated at have no further recourse the rate of $1 for each against the Mortgagor, $1,000 or fraction thereof the Mortgagee or the of the amount paid by the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is of the amount bid, the due within twenty-four (24) purchaser shall receive a hours. The subject property is Certificate of Sale, which will subject to general real estate entitle the purchaser to a taxes, special assessments, Deed to the real estate after or special taxes levied Confirmation of the sale. The against said real estate and successful purchaser has the is offered for sale without sole responsibility/expense of any representation as to evicting any tenants or other quality or quantity of title individuals presently in and without recourse to possession of the subject Plaintiff and in "AS IS" premises.

The property will NOT be condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representhe court.

If the property is a condo- tation as to the condition minium and the foreclosure of the property. Prospective takes place after 1/1/2007, bidders are admonished to purchasers other than the check the Court file to verify mortgagees will be required all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTto pay any assessment and (HOMEOWNER), legal fees due under The GAGOR Condominium Property Act, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and REMAIN IN POSSESSION (g)(4).

FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY If the property is located OF AN ORDER OF POSSESin a common interest SION, IN ACCORDANCE community, purchasers other WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) than mortgagees will be OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE required to pay any FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium the court file or contact Property Act, 765 ILCS Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & 605/18.5(g-1).

Associates, P.C., 15W030 If the sale is set aside for North Frontage Road, Suite any reason, the Purchaser at 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, the sale shall be entitled only (630) 794-9876. Please to a return of the deposit refer to file number 14-20paid. The Purchaser shall 01818. have no further recourse I3189667 against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the (Published in The Mortgagee's attorney.

MidWeek, March 16, 23, Upon payment in full 30, 2022) of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser a offer per household. *Limittoone Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the Must sale. Thepurchase 5+ Classic/ successful purchaser has the Shelves. EXP 3/31/22 Designer sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORT(HOMEOWNER), GAGOR YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE

purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORT(HOMEOWNER), GAGOR YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-2001818.

I3189667 in The (Published MidWeek, March 16, 23, 30, 2022)

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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Franklin Township in the County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Township will take place on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 6:30 o'clock PM. at the Franklin Road District Buildingfor the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following: Dated March 18th 2022 Jeff White, Township Clerk

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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Franklin Township in the County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Township will take place on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 6:30 o'clock PM. at the Franklin Road District Buildingfor the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following: Dated March 18th 2022 Jeff White, Township Clerk (Published in the MidWeek on March 23, 2022) 1968618

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing PLAINTIFF Vs. Theresa M. Maynard; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2020CH000031 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/22/2021, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on April 28, 2022 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 01-11-200-003 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5381 Cherry Valley Road Kirkland, IL 60146 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be

assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-2001818.

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5381 Cherry Valley Road Kirkland, IL 60146 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-2001818.

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