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WEEK IN REVIEW Sycamore OKs $2.5M contractor for projects

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Several road improvement and water main projects throughout the city of Sycamore will soon become a reality, after the Sycamore City Council last week approved a $2.5 million contractor ahead of the construction.

The Sycamore City Council voted, 6-0, during its March 21 meeting to approve the $2,580,254.65 bid to DeKalb-based Elliott & Wood Inc. for the projects slated for this year. First Ward Alderman Josh Huseman and Second Ward Alderman Pete Paulsen were absent from the meeting.

Sycamore City Engineer Mark Bushnell said the project was part of the city’s 2019 water master plan and design for this

particular project began about a year ago.

He said the project recently went to bid and “the goal is to start it probably within the next month.”

“Along the way, with inflation and with supply chain issues, we were worried about keeping the project on budget,” Bushnell said.

Bushnell said the bid contained two alternates – one for Governor Street and the other for the far west block of Exchange Street. He said the base bid was sent out with the two alternates and Elliott & Wood ended up being under the design engineer’s total cost estimate.

“So the recommendation is to complete the base bid and alternate one, which is Governors Street, and then leave Exchange Street for the future,” Bushnell said. “We

can complete that with another water main project or city crews can do that at a time when we could get better pricing on it.”

Bushnell said city staff also is asking for the council’s blessing for a 5% contingency in case workers run into any underground issues.

“We would bring any of those change orders back if it were to go over that price,” Bushnell said. “We just want the ability to complete those in the field and have the construction keep on going without having to come to a city council meeting and slow the project.”

The 2022 road and water main projects first came to council discussion in January. Street maintenance budgeting included a water main replacement project, according to city documents.

Hughes resigns from DeKalb County Board

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – A third DeKalb County Board member within six months resigned from the board recently, according to county government officials.

Former County Board member Tim Hughes – a Republican who represented District 2, which includes Kingston and Genoa – wrote in his Feb. 22 resignation letter his new position at his work created scheduling conflicts with meetings and duties related to county government business.

“I leave with a heavy heart, as I know I will miss the friendships I have made during my [tenure] representing ... District 2 and the other board members that I have worked hard with to serve the peo-

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ple of DeKalb County,” Hughes wrote.

DeKalb County Board Chairman John Frieders officially declared Hughes’s seat vacant as of Feb. 24 during the board’s March 16 meeting. He confirmed Hughes’s reason for leaving the board was because of a change of employment. Frieders said the county’s Republican central committee will seek candidates to fill the position soon.

County Board member Tim Bagby, who also chairs the county’s Republican Party, gave farewell remarks to Hughes this week, highlighting what he said was his colleague’s interest in the county’s forest preserve.

“And one of those things that I refer to as the Hughes Rule that we adopted ... is that only the operations committee can be paid,” Bagby said. “We can have as many committees as we want on the forest pre-

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serve district [commission], but only that operations committee that can be paid. ...

So his legacy is his love for the forest preserves and the work he did.”

Hughes served on the DeKalb County Board since April 2017, according to the county government’s website. His current term would have ended November 2022.

Hughes’s resignation comes after County Board member Neil Mohammad, a Democrat, vacated his seat in October, with Ellingsworth Webb appointed to fill the vacany shortly thereafter. In December, County Board member Linda Slabon, also a Democrat, resigned, and Michelle Pickett was appointed to her seat.

The DeKalb County Republican Party is now tasked with appointing someone to fill Hughes’ vacancy, which would fill the remainder of his term through November.

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ON THE COVER Totiana Sudduth was one of four Northern Illinois University Law School students who attended the “Have Her Back Day of Action” rally last week in Washington D.C. to support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

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Local poets will read Ukrainian poetry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in DeKalb to raise funds for the people of Ukraine. The event, “Sunflower Seeds: Poetry for Ukraine,” will be held 7 p.m. Friday, April 1. Pictured (from left) are poets Susan Porterfield, Marilyn Cleland, John Bradley, Bonnie Amesquita and Ric Amesquita.

Local poetry reading to help people of Ukraine THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT DeKALB – To help the people of Ukraine, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host a reading of Ukrainian poetry by local poets.

The event, “Sunflower Seeds: Poetry for Ukraine,” will be held 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 900 Normal Road in DeKalb.

The event also will be streamed on YouTube and Zoom.

A free-will offering will be collected to benefit Doctors without Borders, which is focused on aiding Ukrainian people fleeing the destruction in their country.

The poems, in English translation, are contemporary works written by Ukrainians in urgent response to the war in Ukraine. The readers for the evening are poets Bonnie Amesquita, Riccardo Amesquita, John Bradley,

Marilyn Cleland, Becky Parfitt, Joseph Gastiger and Susan Azar Porterfield.

A reception will follow the program.

Everyone is welcome.

Bradley said his participation in the event is his response to help those in need.

“I can’t offer a lot, but what I can do is offer poetry, in this case poems by Ukrainian authors, to bring a focus on this ever-worsening situation that only poetry can bring,” Bradley said in a news release.

“And with this reading to raise some funds, even if modest, which will offer some assistance to those fleeing the invasion. I feel it’s my responsibility as a fellow human being,” he said in the release.

A reception will follow the program.

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ON THE RECORD ... with Jessi Haish LaRue Who would you like to see go on the record? Let us know at readit@midweeknews.com DeKALB – Jessi Haish LaRue has always been interested in local history, and she has a unique tie to one of DeKalb’s three barbed wire inventors – Jacob Haish was her fourth great-uncle.

Jacob Haish, Joseph Glidden and Isaac Ellwood are known as the Barbed Wire Barons for their innovating work with barbed wire in the 1870s.

On Thursday, April 7, LaRue will present during the Brown Bag/Local Lore program “Adventures in Research - Exploring Jacob Haish.”

The free one-hour presentation will be held at noon Thursday, April 7, at the DeKalb County History Center, 1730 N. Main St. in Sycamore, with a virtual option also available. Registration can be done online for both the in person event and to receive a virtual link.

LaRue will discuss Jacob Haish’s 1875 patent for his “S Barb” wire design and other artifacts and research related to the lesser-known barbed wire entrepreneur. LaRue started a Jacob Haish blog in 2016 and has been researching since last fall in an effort to make Haish-related items more accessible to the public and to create a conversation regarding

Milton: Why research and present on Jacob Haish?

LaRue: There’s the Ellwood House and the Glidden Homestead, but not the Haish Mansion. Haish Mansion was taller and bigger than the Ellwood House, and it was located on the corner of Third and Pine streets, right behind the DeKalb Public Library, by the Gurler House. But the mansion isn’t there anymore. There’s nothing standing, there’s no book about him. I realized, “If you want it, you’ll have to write it yourself.”

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Jessi Haish LaRue Haish’s impact. LaRue also is editor of “Cornsilk,” the quarterly magazine that shares stories about DeKalb County’s history.

MidWeek reporter Katrina Milton spoke with LaRue about her ongoing research and the upcoming presentation.

Milton: How did you become interested in the Haish history?

LaRue: When I was a little girl, my dad told me about our last name, Haish, and that I’m related to Jacob Haish. He was my fourth-great-uncle. To a kid, that was pretty cool. My dad took me to the Ellwood House and the Glidden Homestead, and I learned about the invention of barbed wire. I have always been interested in history. One of my teachers in elementary school told me that history is for boys, that boys are better at history than girls. That lit a fire in me, and ever since, I’ve wanted to prove them wrong.

Milton: How did you start your research?

LaRue: I was interested in local history and the Haish family, so I started interviewing people and reading old news articles. Last year, when Rob Glover took over the Joiner History Room, he told me that you could search the historic information there. It became sort of like a treasure hunt. I would find something different and new to share every time I went.

Milton: What’s an example of something you learned?

LaRue: I learned more about [Jacob Haish’s] wife Sophia. In the 1800s, the women didn’t have as much focus. She was known as Mrs. Jacob Haish, even in her own obituary. I found her calling card, a card she would leave whenever she would go to visit someone to say that she was there. She was part owner of the Barb City Bank, which was on paper and documentation, which wasn’t typical in that day. If something happened to him, she would have had a major stake in the bank, which was one of the main businesses in town.

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Milton: How was barbed wire invented?

LaRue: The story goes that Glidden, Ellwood and Haish were standing at the DeKalb County Fair together. Henry Rose from Waterman put together fence posts with wire sticking out of it, and they each went their separate ways and made their own version of barbed wire. Haish did his own version, but later on, Glidden and Ellwood teamed up together. All three made separate patents for barbed wire. Another story is that Ellwood and his wife saw Glidden’s design.

Milton: Why is it important to share Jacob Haish’s story with others?

LaRue: Haish is easily forgotten about because there isn’t a house in DeKalb. He’s the underdog of barbed wire. He was a big philanthropist and provided a lot to DeKalb. He was an immigrant that came here with nothing and became one of the wealthiest men of his time. It’s a success story that should be celebrated, and I wish more people knew about him. I think he is not mentioned enough in history because he was not deemed the inventor. He did just as much as anyone else, and I really want to share his legacy, because he does not get the credit he deserves.

Milton: What has been your favorite part of researching Jacob Haish?

LaRue: I have pride that my maiden name is Haish. The name is on the gym and the library.

When Jacob Haish died, he gave his money back to the city that built him. I have that pride and that need to share his story with people that don’t know about him. Through my research and writing, I’ve met a lot of great people that are also interested in local history. One of my mentors was Barry Schrader. He taught me the importance of history and how writing history helps keep it alive.

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SYCAMORE – The Rotaract Club of Sycamore will host a Salsa Night at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St., Sycamore.

The event will consist of 45 minutes of professional salsa dancing instructions followed by two hours of open dance, a food truck appearance and cash bar.

Rotaract Club of Sycamore is an affiliate of Rotary International.

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NIU Steelband to perform at DeKalb Library

DeKALB – The Northern Illinois University Steelband will perform at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. The NIU Steelband was formed in 1973 and was the first active steelband at an American university. The NIU Steelband ensemble has performed throughout the U.S. and the world, including a performance in front of 18,000 fans at Yankee Stadium.

The NIU Steelband regularly appears in concert at public schools, universities, conventions and arts series and has several recordings of their songs.

The concert is free and open to the public.

For information, contact Samantha Hathaway at samanthah@dkpl.org or 815-756-9568, ext. 1701.

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Milton: Who was Jacob Haish?

LaRue: Jacob Haish was born in Germany and emigrated to the U.S. with his family when he was about 9 years old. They first settled on the East Coast, then they moved to Ohio. When he was about 19 or so, he came to Illinois. He met his wife, and they moved to DeKalb. At that time, DeKalb was known as Buena Vista. With $100, he bought a bunch of lumber from Chicago and became the town’s carpenter. He built the Glidden Homestead and a bunch of other houses in DeKalb. Haish built an empire in DeKalb: farm implements, gas engines, wire stretchers, all really important things at that time. He also founded the Barb City Bank. He died three weeks before he turned 100. He didn’t have any children, so he left his money to the city. He helped fund the hospital, the library and a lot of things we still use today. His money went so far as helping fund the emergency wing at the current Kishwaukee Hospital when it was first built, which is now Northwestern Medicine.

When Ellwood asked her what she thought of the other design, she said that Glidden’s was better.

The story goes that it was a long – and quiet – ride home after that. Later on, there were lawsuits between Glidden and Haish. Courts decided that Glidden was the rightful inventor, but Haish claimed the title of inventor the rest of his life, anyways.

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MAKING HERSTORY NIU law students travel to D.C. in support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

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

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eKALB – Carletta Saunders said she’s wanted to study law since she was 8 years old.

At a garage sale in her native Texas, she purchased all of a retired attorney’s law books for $15.

“I had an entire law library at the age of 8,” Saunders said. “However, through the years, I realized that not a lot of attorneys look like me, because there are very few Black women in law.”

Saunders, Totiana Sudduth, Toni Bailey and Jessica Fullilove attended the “Have Her Back Day of Action” rally in Washington D.C. in support of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. All four women are third-year Northern Illinois University law students affiliated with the National Black Law Student Association, which provided the all-expenses-paid trip.

More than 100 students from more than 30 universities attended the rally held March 21-22. It was organized by Demand Justice and the National Black Public Defenders Association.

President Joe Biden nominated Jackson to become the 116th Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Jackson, 51, has served as a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit since 2021. The confirmation hearings concluded last week and a vote is expected in April.

“Of all the attorneys in the U.S., about 5% are Black, and of that percentage, about 2% are women and one woman of that 2% is nominated for the Supreme Court,” Bailey said.

“That’s why it’s so important. We have to increase that number and show other Black men and women that they can pursue law, that it is possible.”

Saunders said a humorous moment during the rally occurred when a young boy came up to the group and asked if they knew the judge personally.

“I never felt more proud or was more inspired by someone that I’ve never met,” Saunders said. “When we read law cases and see perspectives, none of the judges look like me. When I was in D.C., I could wake up, look in the mirror and know that we are one day closer at having a Supreme Court

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Four Northern Illinois University Law School students attended the “Have Her Back Day of Action” rally in Washington, D.C. in support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Pictured (from left) are Totiana Sudduth, Carletta Sanders, Tondi Bailey and Jessica Fullilove. justice that looks like me.”

The law students said that when looking at Jackson, they see their mom, their aunts and their future selves.

Fullilove said that representation on the Supreme Court matters, especially because it is the highest federal court in the country. Fullilove said she was inspired to become a lawyer because of former First Lady Michelle Obama, who is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School.

“Michelle Obama is from South Shore, and I’m from Englewood, and I realized that if she can do it, why can’t I?” Fullilove said. “However, there has never been a Supreme Court Justice that looks like me. She has my experiences, my perspectives. It’s so relatable to me. It’s important to let her know that we have her back, we will stand up for her so that she is empowered. Her appointment means

a lot to people of color.”

Fullilove, who also is the Midwest Region chair for the NLBSA, helped organize the event and was able to attend the March 24 confirmation hearing in person, where Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, gave a passionate speech.

“I want to tell you, when I look at you, this is why I get emotional,” Booker said at the hearing. “I’m sorry, you’re a person that is so much more than your race and gender.

You’re a Christian. You’re a mom. It’s hard for me not to look at you and not see my mom. I see my ancestors and yours. … You have earned this spot.

You are worthy. You are a great American.”

“Tears came to my eyes after his speech,” Fullilove said. “It made me cry. It moved me and filled me with a sense of pride and a sense of belonging that I cannot explain.”

Sudduth said that being in Wash-

ington, D.C. was a surreal experience she will not forget and one that she already enjoys retelling to her 4-yearold daughter.

“A lot of people don’t understand what it means for us to be there, to be a Black woman in law and see it happening, see history taking place right in front of us,” Sudduth said. “This is something you read about in history books. This is something I will tell my daughter and one day my grandchildren. The feeling to be there in person is an indescribable feeling and so meaningful.”

Fullilove said that as a law student, she is constantly reading legal cases.

“I read a lot of cases, and one day, [Jackson’s] decisions will show up in my law books,” Fullilove said. “It’s phenomenal and prolific. Her appointment is historic because she will be the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice – but she also won’t be the last.”

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DeKALB – The city of DeKalb announced Thursday it was one of 25 towns in the country to receive a $50,000 grant from T-Mobile that will go toward the city’s public art mural projects.

DeKalb’s Hometown Grant will go toward funding a multi-year public arts mural project to enhance community spirit and promote local arts and culture, according to a news release.

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes said he couldn’t be happier to have more public art in the community.

“The grant money will primarily focus on murals downtown, around the community and on community pride: Huskie Country and belonging,” Barnes said. “We really want to reinforce the concept of belonging.”

The mayor’s comments referred also to a public initiative that started in 2021 in partnership with the city, Northern Illinois University and other public entities, focused on identifying ways to address equity and inclusion in the greater DeKalb community.

Over the past year, the city of DeKalb has hosted a number of public painting days for projects throughout the city to create murals that highlight the community. In June 2021, Project Underpass was completed, a mural located in the pedestrian underpass below Lincoln Highway that connects NIU and Prairie Park in DeKalb.

The city of DeKalb’s mural project website has a list of city-owned properties that can be used in a mural application, including the community center

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Kalyn Wackerlin of Waterman and her grandma Marcia Wilson of Sycamore paint a section of the mural on the Hopkins Park pedestrian underpass in DeKalb on June 22, 2021. and annex building at 330 N. Grove St., DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport hangars, the streets division building at 1316 Market St., the water division building at 1216 Market St., the cold storage building at 1510 Market St., Barb City Manor at 680 Haish Boulevard, City Hall, the police station, fire stations, water towers, water treatment centers and well houses.

Barnes said DeKalb’s Citizens Community

Enhancement Commission helped drive the grant process.

“It’s wonderful to have one of our commissions making a difference in the community without taxpayer money,” Barnes said.

T-Mobile Hometown Grants are a five-year initiative to support the people and organizations who help small towns across America thrive and grow by providing funding to kickstart important new community development projects. The grants, started in April 2021, are part of T-Mobile’s commitment to be a part of rural American communities and to help small towns thrive.

T-Mobile plans to provide $25 million for community development projects in rural areas through 2026.

Barnes said that 40TUDE, a group of NIU students who provide affordable professional business consulting services for DeKalb County organizations, and DeKalb-based marketing and ad agency OC Creative also will help facilitate the mural project. The groups plan to make plaques with QR codes with information about local artwork, including the murals and painted fire hydrants located around DeKalb.

“I’m a big believer that art evokes an emotional reaction in people,” Barnes said. “When people come to the community from outside of it, they’ll see the beautiful art we have, and they’ll have a positive emotional connection with DeKalb. And for people that live here, they can take family and friends around and show off and be proud of the art and their community.”

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DAWC exhibit highlighting family opens April 3 THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT DeKALB – A new art exhibit from regional artist Elisabeth Dzuricsko highlighting families and the relationship between mothers and children will open April 3 at the DeKalb Area Women’s Center.

“Narratives,” an art display created by Elisabeth Dzuricsko, will be available for viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, April 8-29, at the DeKalb Area Women’s Center Great Hall Exhibition Space, 1021 State St., DeKalb.

The exhibit also can be viewed by appointment by emailing DeKalbAWC@gmail.com.

Dzuricsko is an artist and art instructor working in DuPage and Kane counties. She earned a Master of Fine Art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her “Narratives” exhibit includes a painting of a mother and child, as the theme of family is prevalent throughout the pieces on display.

There are several other recurring themes throughout the exhibit to support various stories both invented and remembered. The ideas from the exhibit are worked through multiple art forms, including installation, ceramics, drawing and painting.

A closing reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. April 29 at the center. Parking is available in the lot half a block south on Eleventh Street.

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Machinery owned by the Chicago Heights Company having the contract for the paving of the Ellwood addition has begun to arrive in the city. The general superintendent of the work has hired a number of DeKalb men, and as soon as the weatherman eases up a trifle, work on the improvement will be started.

Conductor Hollister and his train were pulling out for the north this morning when a woman came hurrying across the tracks and down the platform, endeavoring to make the train men hear.

Station Agent Allen, seeing the woman’s plight, let loose one of his familiar yells and within a few seconds the train was stopped. It developed that the woman, a half hour before, had received word a relative was said to be in a dying condition at Rockford and she made all possible haste to catch the train for the Winnebago County city. Station Agent Allen, after learning the facts in the case, said he was glad he had held the boys for a moment.

Dr. A. M. Hill is erecting a new residence in the east part of Genoa.

The Selz Schwab factory in Genoa is closing down again for two weeks.

Friday, a gang of men from Shabbona, volunteer workers, did a big day’s work on cleaning up at the school house ruins.

Mrs. K. Sweeney Anderson, who at one time lived on a farm near DeKalb, who walked from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Washington D.C., to interview President Harding about the release of her son at Fort Leavenworth was in DeKalb last night. She spent some time at the rest room on North Third Street, where she talked freely to those who would talk with her. The police department assisted her to get out of the city, as she was given a railroad ticket to Sterling where she will remain for a day or two. The woman is also reported to have lived at Belvidere at one time.

Although no dire calamity is expected to follow, it is reported today that the Kishwaukee is rising rapidly and in some places has risen above its banks. The creek in this vicinity is higher than it has been for some time, and with the storm of last night and today, it is sure to get higher. Yesterday afternoon, in many

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State Street in Sycamore is seen looking west from across the street from the DeKalb County Courthouse, 1951.

places in the vicinity of the ball park, it was evident it had been out of bounds, but no material damage had been done.

1947 – 75 YEARS AGO

A new era in flying was foreseen today in the development of a one-man helicopter, described as the “motorcycle of the air.” The helicopter, known as the “hoppi-copter,” was originally designed for Army use as a lightweight flying machine to transport individual troops to places generally inaccessible by other methods. Horace T. Pentecost, one of the designers of the new craft and president of the Seattle, Washington, company developing it, said in an interview today that the model was converted to civilian needs when its military potentialities faded with the end of the war.

John Tessier, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tessier was struck by a car at the intersection of California and West State streets. John was going home from the St. Mary’s school with a group of friends and was crossing West State Street from the southeast corner to the northeast corner. He had waited for an eastbound auto and then proceeded into the front of the cab traveling in a westerly direction on West State Street. The auto was unable to stop in time, hitting the boy and tossing him into the air.

Monday afternoon until Tuesday due to the severe snowstorm. Those whose homes were served by the power found that their stokers, lights, water supply and cooking were useless. Modern conveniences were of little good. Candle power and kerosene lamps were brought into use and emergency supplies of bedding were used to make that spot the warmest in many homes.

The old chestnut beauty is down in the record books as Man o’ War, his public calls him Big Red and his handlers affectionately refer to him as “pops,” but whatever the name, America’s most famous and beloved thoroughbred was 30 years old today.

Plenty of folks in the county were mighty happy to get their Chronicles last night. It was the first time since Saturday that many of them had seen a daily newspaper and they wanted to read the news. Monday’s big snowstorm tied up the Chronicle motor route deliveries by plugging the highways. The drivers tried, but they just couldn’t get through.

1972 – 50 YEARS AGO

The snowstorm in Paw Paw which hit on Monday had the town looking like a frontier town. Roads were blocked for a time and the mail service ceased.

Today is the 33rd day of the strike at the DeKalb Barber-Greene Company plant and both sides are optimistic for contract approval by the members of Local 930, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers tomorrow. If so, some 300-plus workers probably would be back to work Monday.

The village of Clare was without electric power or telephone service from

Graydon L. Peterson, superintendent of the Sycamore School district,

Hopefully, part of the DeKalb Fire Department will move into the structure on North Seventh Street, which will be completed by late May if the weather holds out. Currently, the main building for the city’s department is located on North Fourth Street with an additional firehouse on South Seventh Street. The Fire Department’s long-range plans call for a structure to be built near the Annie Glidden by-pass closer to the university area.

Al Ritzman of DeKalb turned in the highest three-game series of the season and the second highest in DeKalb history Tuesday when he bowled a brilliant 749 series at Recreation Lanes.

1997 – 25 YEARS AGO

The Heaven’s Gate suicide cult not only shunned sex, but some males in the group, including the aging leader, had been castrated in apparent pursuit of their ideal of androgynous immorality, the medical examiner revealed Friday.

Dr. Brian Blackbourne said the castrations were done long before the 39 men and women methodically killed themselves in the belief that they would take a spaceship ride in a UFO trailing the Hale-Bopp comet.

Two sets of swings for 300 students, a 12-foot-high tornado slide with no platform. Worn-out blacktop and rusted screws sticking out in plain view. Not the ideal scene for a schoolyard playground, but it’s the same picture children at Jefferson and Cortland elementary schools see every day. Members of the respective schools’ playground committees are raising money to finance new equipment. The committees also are hoping the DeKalb School Board will assist with matching funds.

Cortland enjoys the somewhat dubious status of being one of the area’s last dry towns. Residents will have an opportunity to change that next week as they face a referendum which would change the status that has been in place since 1937.

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Stage Coach brings ‘The Producers’ to DeKalb THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT DeKALB – Stage Coach Players’ production of the musical comedy “The Producers” continues this weekend.

Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 31-April 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Stage Coach Players Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb.

“The Producers” tells the story of a theatrical producer, Max Bialystock, and a producer wanna-be accountant, Leo Bloom, who scheme to get rich by fraudulently overselling interests in a Broadway flop. When the show unexpectedly turns out to be a hit, the tables are turned on the pair.

The show is directed by Scott Montavon, who last directed “The Red Velvet Cake War” in 2021. Bri Ness is the assistant director, Judy O’Connor is the music director, and Sammie Wootton has choreographed the musical.

Ryan Morton plays Bialystock, while Jackson Nielsen makes his Stage Coach Players debut as Bloom. Franz Liebkind is played by Mike Groark, with Jessica Falco playing Ulla. Steven Meerdink is Rogerde Bris, while Eli Oleson also is making his Stage Coach Players debut as Carmen Ghia.

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BRIEFS DeKALB – Local author Kyle L. White will share humorous and reflective stories to raise funds for Neighbors’ House, a local nonprofit that has been providing reading and homework help in income-eligible housing communiKyle White ties in DeKalb County since 2003.

The event will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the Terrace Room in the Hopkins Park Community Center, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.

White’s writing has been reviewed as “Strik[ing] the perfect balance between nostalgia, insight and humor.” His first book, “Wisconsin River of Grace” was chosen for Northern Public Radio’s Winter Book series. Another book, “Neighbor As Yourself,” was featured in Northern Public Radio’s #ReadWithMe series.

White was artist-in-residence at the Sycamore Public Library in February and

lives in Sycamore with his family. For more information about the author, visit linktr.ee/KyleWhiteInk. The cost for the evening is a donation of any amount to Neighbors’ House, or a monthly pledge of $5. All forms of payment will be accepted. Donations also can be made beforehand at Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/mr2rtu3j.

For more information, visit NeighborsHouse.org.

DCCG lists April Grow Mobile food pantry dates The following is a calendar list of the April locations for the DeKalb County Community Gardens’ Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who come, no requirements necessary.

All food packages are pre-packed and will be distributed drive-thru style. DCCG is working to ensure the well-being of residents, staff and volunteers, and asks that you practice food/hand hygiene and stay home if you are sick.

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Journalist Ray Suarez joins NIU lecture series THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT DeKALB – Northern Illinois University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will welcome journalist and author Ray Suarez as the next guest in its Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5.

The event, conducted on Zoom, will feature a discussion between Suarez and Dean Robert Brinkmann on the role of media, freedom of the press, distortion and misinformation, political polarization and the rise of a new America with a question-and-answer session to follow.

Suarez has worked for 14 years as an anchor and correspondent at public television’s nightly newscast “PBS NewsHour,” where he became chief national correspondent. He has also worked as a general assignment reporter at NBC owned WMAQ-TV in Chicago, a Los Angeles correspondent for CNN, a producer for the ABC Radio Network in New York, a reporter for various British and US outlets in London and Rome and as the Washington-based host of NPR’s “Talk of the Nation.”

Currently, Suarez works as the co-host of “WorldAffairs,” which is produced by the World Affairs Council and distributed to public radio in the United States by KQED-FM. Suarez has a bachelor’s degree in African history from New York University and a master’s degree in social sciences from the University of Chicago.

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THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT The Beth Fowler School of Dance is putting out a casting call for local boys, ages 6 and older, to perform in “Grease” on stage at DeKalb’s Egyptian Theatre.

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Fowler is seeking boys ages 6 and up for various roles. The most prominent roles will go to high school-age boys, willing to take on the characters of Rydell High School, where the story is set. In these roles, boys will be cast as either the T-Birds, with their black leather jackets, white T-shirts and denim, or the Rydell High Jocks.

T-Birds will perform with high school girls, in the role of the Pink Ladies. Jocks would dance with Beth Fowler dancers in the roles of the Rydell High cheerleaders.

Younger dancers, ages 6-9 and 10-13, will perform at various points as younger versions of the T-Birds and Pink Ladies.

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“Grease” will be staged June 10-12, at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.

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NIU unveils enrollment plan to address student retention amid pandemic

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

DeKALB – Northern Illinois University has unveiled a new Strategic Enrollment Management Plan, which university officials said is meant to address declining enrollment and student retention, an issue that’s plagued NIU for years before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The plan is an updated version of the university’s original five-year plan, which was unveiled three years ago.

Officials said the new plan is in response to the pandemic, and prioritizes on-campus experiences.

“While many of the goals and strategies of SEM Plan 2.0 are similar to its predecessor, the new plan notably puts increased emphasis on student persistence, student-campus connections and the mental, physical, social and emotional needs of our current and future students,” NIU Executive Vice President and Provost Beth Ingram said in a news release.

Under the previous plan, NIU saw an 11.6% increase in new freshmen students during the fall of 2021 with an average high school GPA of 3.34. However, retention of fall 2020 first-year students slipped by about 5 percentage points below the pre-pandemic level, resulting in a dip in NIU enrollment, according to the university.

NIU enrollment peaked over the past decade in 2009, when there were 24,424 students enrolled and has since trended downward, according to records. In 2018, enrollment was at 17,169, and came in at 16,609 in 2019. A 2020 increase was recorded despite the global pandemic, bolstered by a freshmen class that added 160 students and brought the total enrollment to 16,769.

That growth, however, was again crippled in 2021, which officials attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new strategic plan is meant to address enrollment and retention at the freshmen first-year level, officials said.

“Switches in learning modalities and personal technology challenges – along with financial, time-management and personal stresses brought on by the pandemic – made learning

during the pandemic challenging for our students, particularly freshmen and first-generation students,” Ingram said.

The new strategic plan is the university’s response to challenges which officials said were identified by NIU students, faculty and staff. A special committee was created to help formulate the plan, made up of individuals representing a variety of areas across the campus, including from each college.

The plan will focus on transitioning students from high school to college, helping students connect to NIU opportunities, student resources and prioritizing what NIU officials said was a collaborative approach to “that celebrates the diverse lived experiences that make up the Huskie community.”

The plan also prioritizes student experiences inside and out of the classroom, equity and inclusion. According to NIU, the plan will also address specific areas of student experiences including delayed learning, lack of engagement, a sense of belonging, varied learning styles, navigating college environments and expectations, offering financial support for students and resources for physical and emotional health.

NIU also will increase use of its online student experience management platform called Navigate, which helps engage students and point them toward needed resources. The platform also helps alert NIU staff to when a student might need additional academic support or referrals, according to NIU’s website.

According to the plan, additional resources to highlight inclusivity and equity, as well as financial aid will be prioritized more. That will include the university’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Center, and a new Office of Student Financial Advising Services, which will aim to provide what the university calls “trauma-informed racial healing and restorative justice practices,” and improved financial advising.

The plan also highlights a need to improve NIU campus pride, including branding changes and activities.

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THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT DeKALB – The DeKalb County chapter of 100+ Women Who Care recently donated $13,800 to Neighbors’ House as the latest recipient of the group’s Greatest Impact Award.

100+ Women Who Care is a group of about 132 women who meet four times a year to make financial contributions to local charities. At each meeting, the members nominate three local charities. After the charities give a 5-minute presentation, members vote for who they believe is most deserving of the Greatest Impact Award. And 100% of the donations go to that charity.

Neighbors’ House has helped hundreds of students since its creation in 2003, according to a news release. The DeKalb-based organization helps underprivileged students through academic and relational support.

Photo provided Neighbor’s House has several after+100 Women Who Care DeKalb County members Darla Massier (from left) and Mary Beth school academic services including After School Kids Club to help stu- Van Buer recently presented Greatest Impact Award checks to Anna Scott, director of dents engage in reading curriculum Neighbor’s House. and Summer Reading Vacations, a $383,600 for organizations in DeKalb donate. For more information about week-long reading program.

100+ Women Who Care, visit Since its creation in November County, according to the release.

To donate to Neighbors’ House, www.100plusdekalbsycamorewomen2014, the DeKalb County chapter of 100+ Women Who Care has raised visit www.neighborshouse.org/ whocare.com/.

BRIEFS Tina’s Team fundraiser at Portillo’s aids MS Society SYCAMORE – A local team has partnered with Portillo’s to raise money for an upcoming National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Walk MS event.

According to a news release from Tina’s Team, if you eat at Portillo’s, 1780 DeKalb Ave., between 5 and 8 p.m.

March 30 and tell them you’re helping fundraise for the MS Society, 20% of the proceeds will go to the organization.

Tina’s Team is spearheaded by Tina Brust of Genoa, who was diagnosed with the central nervous system disease in 2000.

Her team will take part in the May 1 walk in St. Charles, and has a goal of raising $4,000, according to the team’s page on the MS society’s website. Tina’s Team has raised more than $91,000 for MS Society since 2001 to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis.

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K9 Maverick receives new protective vest

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

SYCAMORE – DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office K9 Maverick was outfitted last week with some gear that will help him stay safe in the field, Chief Deputy Jim Burgh said.

Maverick received a bullet and stab protective vest provided through a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. The vest was sponsored by Geraldine O’Shannon of Niantic, Connecticut, and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Babe Muksian.” Maverick, a German shepherd, works with Deputy Tyler Gosnell.

Burgh said the vest will be beneficial in protecting Maverick during high-risk or violent situations.

“The vest is rated for certain types of bullet rounds and stab protection,” Burgh said. “The vest isn’t worn all the time. The handler will put it on the K9 when it is needed.”

Burgh described the work K9s do as “unique and very important to the sheriff’s office.”

“They are trained in many differ-

ent disciplines, from searching for narcotics, apprehensions and scent tracking a missing person or article searches,” Burgh said.

Retired longtime Sheriff Roger Scott started the K9 unit at the sheriff’s office in 1974 and was the department’s first K9 handler. Current Sheriff Andy Sullivan also has been a K9 handler for the department.

The sheriff’s office has two K9s: 2-year-old Maverick and 7-year-old Dallas.

Vested Interest in K9s Inc. was established in 2009. Since then, the organization has provided more than 4,481 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, through private and public donations.

Vested Interest in K9s Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount. A donation of $960 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1,744 to $2,283, weighs an average of 4 to 5 pounds and comes with a 5-year warranty.

For information about donating to DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office’s K9 program, including to help with veterinarian visits or food, call the 24-hour non-emergency number at 815-895-2155.

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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office K9 Maverick has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc.

Sunflower Seeds: Poetry for Ukraine DeKalb Poets Share an Evening of Ukrainian Poetry.

A benefit for Ukrainian refugees.

Donations going to Doctors Without Borders.

Friday, April 1, at 7:00 PM Hosted by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church The poems, in English translation, are contemporary works written by Ukrainians in urgent response to the war in Ukraine.

The readers are poets Bonnie Amesquita, Riccardo Amesquita, John Bradley, Marilyn Cleland, Joseph Gastiger, Becky Parfitt, and Susan Azar Porterfield.

Live Streamed on YouTube and Zoom (links on St. Paul's website).

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 900 Normal Road in DeKalb, North of the NIU campus. Parking is available.

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THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT GALVA – Illinois 4-H members recently participated in the Illinois 4-H State Horse Judging Contest to demonstrate their specialized equine knowledge.

The DeKalb County 4-H Horse Judging team consisted of: Laynee Schroeder, Salma AlRawhi, Ellie Davis, Hannah Treme, Shelby Johnsen, Paloma Arrez and Lena Akers.

Members judged six classes of horses in the Feb. 19 contest, which included two halter classes. Those 14 years or older also participated in oral reasons following the classes.

“Horse judging competitions not only allow participants to demonstrate their understanding of the evaluation criteria important in each different class judged that day, but it also hones participants’ observation and decision making skills while providing an opportunity for participants to engage deductive reasoning and incorporate practical considerations in a positive manner,” Deb Hagstrom, University of Illinois Extension equine specialist, said in a news release. “This contest provides a competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and

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4-H members recently participated in the Illinois 4-H State Horse Judging Contest. Pictured (from left) are Laynee Schroeder, Salma AlRawhi, Ellie Davis, Hannah Treme, Shelby Johnsen, Paloma Arrez and Lena Akers. fairness are at the forefront.”

Through 4-H, young people with a passion for horses can participate in education contests related to the equine industry regardless of whether they own a horse. These education programs enhance members’ knowl-

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In the team performance, the top placing counties included: Jasper County, Rock Island County (Green Team), Knox County, Henry County and DeKalb County.

BRIEFS Stage Coach Players, First Lutheran collect personal items for people of Ukraine DeKALB – Stage Coach Players is partnering with First Lutheran Church of DeKalb to collect toiletry items for personal care kits.

The collection will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. March 29, April 5 and April 12 at Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb.

The items in the personal care kits will be sent by Lutheran World Relief to Ukraine. Each kit will include two or three bath-sized bars of gentle soap, an adult-sized toothbrush, a single sturdy comb, and a metal nail clipper all in original packaging. There is a great need for personal care kits, so donations will be greatly appreciated, according to a news release.

To learn about the personal care kits from Lutheran World Relief, go to lwr. org/personal-care-kit-assembly-resources.

To find out more about SCP, including its upcoming productions and more community outreach events, visit stagecoachplayers.com.

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History Center exhibit receives Award of Excellence THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County History Center has been presented an Award of Excellence for its exhibit “History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects” by The Illinois Association of Museums in a virtual ceremony.

A five-person panel of museum professionals judged statewide nominations. The award “recognizes work of excellent quality that uses available resources well, is creative and meets professional standards.”

“It is an honor to be recognized for this exhibit by the Illinois Association of Museums,” Michelle Donahoe, History Center executive director, said in a news release. “The ‘History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects’ truly reflects the power of collaboration. We worked with over 15 different historical societies in selecting these objects which are inspiring more people to learn about their local history.”

The exhibit is divided into two sections located on-site and off-site. The objects located within the exhibit are divided into four themes; Change, Daily Life, Special Events and Government. A sample of each of the themes is told through the objects including music, technology, health care, school, cooking, sports, innovation, war and the Grange.

Fifty of the objects are located at the History Center while the other 50 can be located throughout DeKalb County. The History Center website contains more information about each off-site object through a link to Google Earth, including a summary of information and a photo. Several of the objects are also

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“History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects” was recognized by the Illinois Association of Museums with an Award of Excellence. featured in the app “Out & About DeKalb County.”

Main St., Sycamore. Group tours are also available at The exhibit can be seen from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the History Center.

Tuesdays through Fridays or noon to 3 p.m. SaturFor more information, call 815-895-5762 or visit days at the DeKalb County History Center, 1730 N. dekalbcountyhistory.org.

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We have a regional news reporter opening in Crystal Lake and are eager to find a reporter who can develop local sources and cover a range of local news stories, from politics to crime to breaking news. Enterprise work is a priority.

This is a fast-paced role that requires turning around stories quickly and accurately while reporting from around the area. Our reporters are expected to generate their own story ideas and field assignments from editors and use analytics to determine the stories that generate the most interest from our audience. We cover the communities in our markets better than anyone and plan to continue to expand our footprint.

You will meet people, see things, and have an opportunity to use your creativity on a daily basis.

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45TH ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH, 2022 9:30 AM SHARP LOCATION:

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3% Service fee for Credit Card.

No property to be removed until settled for.

Not responsible for accidents or items after purchase.

Announcements day of sale prevail over written material.

NOTE: Check in time as follows: Thursday, April 7th from 8-6, Friday, April 8th from 8-4.

NO SATURDAY MORNING ENTRIES! FOOD AVAILABLE ON GROUNDS BY GRANGERS! No titled vehicles to be sold unless valid title in sellers name!

After the sale - All items must be removed by Wednesday @ 7:00 PM. NO SCAVENGERS! Consignment Fees: Total lot sale: $0-$100 Donation to Grange, $101-$3000 , 25%, $3001-$5000 20%, $5001 and up 15% $10 Deposit each required for the following items: tires, gas tanks, major appliances. $50 Deposit required on titled items, no sale fee on titled items, $50.

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Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination."

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

To complain of discrimination call HUD 1-800-669-9777 Hearing impaired number is 1-800-927-9275

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The property consists of approximately 5.5 acres improved with two metal buildings one 54' x 80' x 16' used as cold storage metal building w/ concrete floor, and overhead door 14' 8” x 14' with other a slider 14' 8” x 24'. The other building is 60' x 120' x 16' includes concrete floor, steel structure, heated & insulated. Heated by 2 natural gas ceiling radiant tubes, 2 overhead doors one 14' 8” x 14' the other 14' 8” x 24', lots of shelving and cat walk this building is wired for 3 phase but was never hooked up.

Additionally, a finished office area that includes two half baths, with meeting & conference rooms, office area has central air-conditioning with electric base board heat. The Outside office entrance has metal covered awning 30' x 40' over poured concrete apron, other amenities include well, & septic tank.

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.

Property will be sold as a single unit, for inspection of property contact Chris Wegener Auctioneer, 815-451-2820 Terms: 10% of the successful bid price down day of sale with the balance at closing which shall be on or before May 26th 2022, ready for immediate Possession. Closing shall be in the usual manner with Real Estate Tax prorated at closing. Title will be evidenced by a commitment for title Insurance, subject to usual conditions and exceptions which will be furnished by sellers in the amount of the selling price. Successful buyer will be required to execute a contract for Real Estate Purchase and submit the required down payment upon sellers' acceptance of the finial bid on the day of sale. A current survey will be furnished by seller prior to closing. For matters related to Title, Contract Agreement or other legal matters contact the attorney here in listed. The property is being sold in “as is” condition and with NO CONTINGENCY. Potential Buyers will need to have financial arrangements made prior to the sale day.

Chicago Land Trust Co. Land Trust # 2084

Attorney representing the sellers Nash Bean Ford & Brown LLP: Benjamin Young 309-944-2188 Auctioneers: Chris Wegener 815-451-2820 & Brian Bradley Streator IL 815-674-2543 For more details: Go2wegenerauctions.com

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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

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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SYCAMORE, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Plaintiff, vs.

FRANK LOPEZ AKA FRANCISCO M. LOPEZ AKA FRANK M. LOPEZ, RAMONA LOPEZ, STATE OF ILLINOISDEPARTMENT OF REVENUE and UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF NATHAN PASHOLK, Defendants.

18-CH-156 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 612 LEONARD AVENUE DEKALB, IL 60115 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 1, 2022, the following described real estate, to-wit: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 1 OF NORTON AND HUDSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DEKALB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 15, 1894, IN BOOK "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 122, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 08-22-453-004 Commonly known as: 612 Leonard Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on May 12, 2022, at 9:00 AM, at the Public Safety Building, 150 North Main, Sycamore, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $134,783.18.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will

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 the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings @hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3187063

Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings @hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3187063 (Published in The MidWeek, March 30, 2022 April 6, 13, 2022)

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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 MERIDIDESCRIBED AS AN, 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

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 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.

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Notice of Disposal of Property April 1, 2022 Waterman Lockbox Storage 9777 Rt. 30, Waterman, IL Lockbox Storage will dispose of personal properties listed below as provided by law.

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OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings @hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3187063

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SYCAMORE, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Plaintiff, vs.

FRANK LOPEZ AKA FRANCISCO M. LOPEZ AKA FRANK M. LOPEZ, RAMONA LOPEZ, STATE OF ILLINOISDEPARTMENT OF REVENUE and UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF NATHAN PASHOLK, Defendants.

18-CH-156 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 612 LEONARD AVENUE DEKALB, IL 60115 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 1, 2022, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 08-22-453-004 Commonly known as: 612 Leonard Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on May 12, 2022, at 9:00 AM, at the Public Safety Building, 150 North Main, Sycamore, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $134,783.18.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

Upon payment in full of the amount 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 property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial

levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount 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 property will NOT be for inspection. open Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months preceding immediately institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings @hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3187063

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