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WEEK IN REVIEW Braser, Sycamore’s new mayor, sworn in

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – A former Sycamore City Council alderman is officially the city’s new mayor about a month after the April 6 consolidated election.

Steve Braser, a longtime Third Ward alderman, was sworn into office as the new mayor during the Sycamore City Council meeting on May 3. He said during the ceremony he was joined by his wife, three of his four adult children and other relatives he hasn’t seen for more than a year.

“I’m just happy to have them all here tonight,” Braser said.

Braser announced his candidacy for the seat in early December 2020 after Curt Lang chose not seek a second term.

Lang said after the April 6 election he was excited to hear that Braser was the then-apparent winner of the mayoral race, since the votes were not yet certified. He said Braser has been involved in city government for more than a decade and he has a good understanding of where the city is and where it hopes to go.

Braser said May 3 he wouldn’t have wanted to become the city’s new mayor without the support of his city colleagues.

He said he looks forward to working with the council and staff.

“I think that we have a very great council going forward and I’m looking forward to the next four years,” Braser said.

Braser has been on the City Council for a dozen years and his family had owned

Downtown Shoes for about 50 years. He previously said he wanted to run for the office because he loves the community and loves being involved in serving the community.

Braser said his first order of business as Sycamore’s new mayor is finding a new permanent city manager after Brian Gregory took the DeKalb County administrator post on March 1.

“That’s going to be the most important here,” Braser said. “We’ve got some strong applications and I look forward to going on from there.”

Braser said he’s unsure of how many people have applied for the job thus far.

However, he said the city will have a better idea by May 19, when interviews are expected to begin. The selection will happen in June.

County closer to bringing Text 911 system online

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – The ability to text a 911 operator in DeKalb County remains months away, but progress in implementing the system is inching forward, according to local emergency personnel.

DeKalb County E911 Coordinator Heather Butler said during a May 5 emergency telephone system board meeting that the equipment for the county’s Next Generation 911, or NG911, system largely has been installed throughout the county and that emergency response agencies are now working to install the system’s data component. However, she also said the county recently was informed they received an Illinois state grant for $223,223.20 to fund the next five years of

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the NG911 system’s mapping software and management of its server, equipment, installation, training and project oversight.

“So that was good news,” Butler said.

Next steps include testing the system and ensuring the texting component is functioning properly before making it publicly available. She did not provide an anticipated date the system is expected to go live and said emergency officials are taking a “one step at a time” approach.

“I know everybody’s excited about the possibility of texting 911, but we just want to make sure everything’s in place,” Butler said.

The update comes after Illinois State Police officials announced a notice of intent to award was issued to AT&T to

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develop and implement a statewide NG911 network. Work on the state project is expected to begin in the next couple of months, according to a news release.

“A whole generation of people grew up learning the three numbers that would bring help,” ISP Director Brendon Kelly said in the release. “With NG911, we’ll have expanded functionality to provide emergency response for the generation who grew up with the internet.”

Next Generation 911 systems use digital or internet-based technology to create a faster system that allows callers to communicate with voice calls or by sending photos, videos or text messages. However, because most 911 systems were built using analog technology, making this changeover requires work and coordination, according to 911.gov.

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THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – The DeKalb Park District will celebrate the renovation of Welsh Park with a dedication event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 15.

Plans to update and introduce new amenities at Welsh Park, located at 651 Russell Road, have long been in the works.

The playground needed replacement and select amenities, like the roller hockey court, were no longer in use and disrepair. Since early 2019, several public input meetings and presentations were held to discuss a master plan to refresh the park. The project also benefited other community initiatives such as the City of DeKalb’s Annie Glidden North Revitalization Plan.

At a July 2019 meeting, the DeKalb Park Board approved a site master plan for Welsh Park and authorized staff to move forward with a grant application for OSLAD funds from the Department of Natural Resources. In January 2020, the district received word that it would receive a $385,800 matching grant for the renovation of the park, with DeKalb being one of 85 local communities that benefited from the OSLAD grant.

“The timing of the state grant fund-

began in late July 2020 and was completed in early spring 2021. The Welsh Park improvements include a new playground, 8-foot walking paths, a seasonal splash pad, game area, rain garden, pickleball courts, and a new full basketball court with bleachers and an accessible park connect with depressed curbs. The district also teamed up with DeKalb County Regional Office of Education to provide a home for its interactive Basics DeKalb County Toddler Garden, which offers young children a sensory play experience.

The dedication event will include recognition speeches and a ribbon-cutting, followed by some fun, pop-up activities and refreshments. Activities include some “Minute-to-Win-It” family-friendly challenge games with prizes, a pickleball demo, and open basketball. Basics DeKalb County will be on-site raffling off kids’ gardening kits Photo provided and doing a Plant Buddy kids’ craft.

And if the weather permits, the The DeKalb Park District will celebrate the renovation of Welsh Park with a dedication event splash pad, which is on a timer from 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 15. a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, will officially be ing could not have been more perfect,” piecemeal over a longer period. We are turned on for the season.

For more information about the Mat Emken, superintendent of parks excited about all of the great new recreand development, said in a news ational opportunities being provided to park renovation and to sign up to attend the Welsh Park Dedication, visit release. “We were able to move for- our residents.” ward with a complete renovation projWorking with Upland Design and dekalbparkdistrict.com/welsh-parkect rather than doing the amenities Irving Construction, the renovation master-plan or call 815-758-6663.

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ON THE RECORD ... with Renee Riani Who would you like to see go on the record? Let us know at readit@midweeknews.com DeKALB – Renee Riani has always loved connecting with the community and teaching others about aviation.

Riani is the airport manager of the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport.

For 11 years, she has been involved with the aviation program offered at the airport through Kishwaukee Education Consortium. In April 2020, she was hired to replace long-time manager Tom Cleveland, who took a job as director of operations and facilities at DuPage Airport.

On Friday, May 14, the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will host its Local Showcase & Spring Fest, presented by Facebook, at the airport, 2200 Pleasant St. in DeKalb. Face masks will be required for the event.

The free drive-thru Local Showcase from 4 to 6:30 p.m. will feature more than 50 local businesses and organizations distributing information and giveaways and the Lions Club’s Cruise

By Car Show, featuring cars, motorcycles and airplanes.

Spring Fest will immediately follow the Local Showcase and will be a walkable, outdoor festival that is free to attend. Food will be available to purchase from Big D’s Hotdogs and Burritoville from 5 to 9 p.m. Live music will

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DeKalb Municipal Airport Manager Renee Riani outside the airport’s main entrance. start at 6:30 p.m., with drinks available for purchase. Mr. Myers Band will be the main act. Seating will not be provided, feel free to bring a chair.

For more information about the event, call the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce at 815-756-6306.

Riani spoke to MidWeek reporter

Katrina Milton about her position with just aviation skills, because everything the airport and the upcoming Local is transferable. … Not every student Showcase & Spring Fest. comes out of the class and goes into aviation, but this year, there are nine stuMilton: How have you been involved with dents going into flying. the airport before becoming its manager?

Riani: I have been involved with the Milton: Why is it important to have stuDeKalb airport for 11 years with the dents studying aviation? aviation program offered through Riani: There is a flight attendant, Kishwaukee Education Consortium. I pilot, air traffic control and mechanic teach Aviation 1, which includes the shortage. The timing is great for basics of aviation, including hydrauyoung people just getting started. They lics, instrumentation, navigation and will be ready to fill the gap to be able communication skills. We invite proto be viable candidates for positions fessionals from the industry to come that need to be filled due to the panin and speak to the students: including demic and retiring. I’m happy so many pilots of all kinds, from commercial of our students are flying. Several of planes, jets and helicopters. This year them have gotten scholarships to help with the pandemic, we were able to fund that.

Google Meet them in, which actually was a very positive experience. DisMilton: Are you a pilot? tance or timing would have been an Riani: Yes. In college, I received a full issue to allow them to physically be in scholarship and I went to [Indiana the classroom. We could bring people University-Purdue University Indiain we wouldn’t have before. napolis] and chose to do computer science. I decided by my second semester Milton: How does aviation teach more than that it just was not for me. It was not a flight? good fit. In the meantime, I had a Riani: We work on crew coordination chance to fly on a small airplane and as part of the curriculum and the on a commercial airliner, and I really human factors of what we’re doing. The See ON THE RECORD, page 5 students end up with real life skills, not

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Milton: How did you get into the aviation field?

Riani: After I graduated, I had been working for American Eagle full-time, then I transferred to O’Hare and later, I landed a flight instructing job at DuPage Airport. But at that time, there was a down time happening in the aviation industry. I got married and started a family, and I ended up working with the marketing director at the airport in DuPage as the assistant marketing director for the airport authority.

Milton: How did you come to DeKalb?

Riani: I’m good friends with [previous DeKalb airport manager] Tom Cleveland, we were co-workers back in the day. We kept in contact and our kids grew up together. Bruce Griffith, with the Kishwaukee Education Consortium, reached out to Tom that he needed a new instructor in 2010. I met with Bruce and I got connected to the DeKalb Airport.

Milton: How did you come to be the airport’s manager?

Riani: This will be my 11th year teaching for the Kishwaukee Education Consortium, every Thursday

Milton: How did the pandemic affect the airport?

Riani: At first, it made things a little difficult because people were not able to have in-person contact. That created a delay with some paperwork and payments. We also had a reduction in air traffic in March and April because of the restrictions. However, we did see an increase of people flying privately, where you don’t have TSA or airline restrictions. It’s almost like driving your own car. Flight training has been booming through the pandemic.

And now that restrictions have been lifted, flying has been going like gangbusters and business is starting to boom again.

Milton: Tell me about Local Showcase & Spring Fest.

Riani: We’re hosting the event at the airport, allowing safe social distancing for everyone who wants to come and connect with local organizations and businesses through the chamber. There were some traffic issues at other event locations, so the chamber decided to host a drive-thru event

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Milton: What makes the event unique?

Riani: They can drive on a taxiway parallel to the runway, along a section of our main tarmac. The Lions Club has arranged for a drive-thru car show.

Everything will be a very slow pace. As people attend the event, they can be handed a brochure or items.

Some of the airport tenants will have their own aircraft on display and the airport’s fire truck will be parked and on display. The entrance will be at Peace Road and Pleasant Street, and cars will exit from the main airport terminal on Pleasant Street. Later, there will be food trucks and live music. People can bring their own chairs, sit and enjoy the music. The main parking lot will be available or they can park along Pleasant Street as an overflow.

Milton: What do you like most about the event?

Riani: The event will give everyone a different view of the airport instead of a parking lot. They’ll actually be driving on the taxiway. It’s a nice way to get outside in a nice setting in the community. It’s also the front end of car show season and there’s a lot of excitement about that. There’s a lot of space outdoors for the food trucks and live music, so people can spread out. It will be a welcoming event.

People can come out, drive through and connect with organizations and businesses in the community, enjoying some things they normally wouldn’t get to see or do. It’s a great kickoff to spring.

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night during the school year. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom, held part-time jobs and had different management experiences along the way. When I found out that Tom was leaving the position, it was actually Bruce that put the bug in my ear and told me I could do that, that I should apply. For every question you don’t ask, the answer is always no. So I threw my hat into the ring, and they said yes. I started April 20, 2020, just as the pandemic was beginning.

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Back Alley Market brings shoppers to downtown DeKalb

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

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eKALB – Sean Ferguson of Sycamore went shopping with his three daughters to find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. But instead of going to a big box store, they went to the DeKalb Back Alley Market, searching for something unique and handmade.

“Part of her Mother’s Day gift is us getting out of the house for a while, and we’re hoping to find something to bring back as a gift,” he said.

“The weather is beautiful and there’s lots of vendors. It’s the perfect day out.”

Ferguson and other outdoor shoppers had their choice of 48 vendors who participated in the market held Saturday, May 8, in downtown DeKalb. The Egyptian Theatre also housed vendors and had its concession stand and restrooms open for shoppers.

Jana Nowak, one of the three event coordinators, described Back Alley Market as “an openair market with vendors of all types.”

“There’s something for everyone: dog treats, spices, CBD oil, art, plants and jewelry,” she said. “I’m just glad we were able to coordinate a day out in downtown DeKalb, reacquainting people with local vendors, shops and restaurants.”

Dorothy Francke of Genoa usually attends three or four markets a year with her business Patches N Pickens, selling handmade purses, planter chairs, stepping stones and quilted items.

“It’s great to be out and about again at the market,” she said. “It’s nice to just get out and do something and see the beautiful things everyone has for sale.”

Sarah Katzel of Sycamore sold handmade jewelry through her business, This Little Doodle, sharing space with Francke at the market.

“Showing my items in person is so much better than online,” Katzel said. “The benefit of the event is that you get to talk to people and have face-to-face interaction.”

Mickey Beckman of Sycamore browsed the vendors’ wares.

“I’m not looking for anything in particular, but you never know when you’ll find a little treasure,” she said.

Shannon Erickson of Cortland chose the outdoor event as her first-ever show, selling bloom art, also called pour paintings, through her business Rhythm & Blooms.

“It’s just a really cool event,” she said. “It’s a great way to meet a lot of people and for them to see your items for sale, in person.”

The event organizers are planning another DeKalb Back Alley Market in the fall, with the date tentatively set for Oct. 2. For information, visit the event’s Facebook page or Facebook event.

Photos by Katrina J.E. Milton - kmilton@shawmedia.com

ABOVE: Maggie Sharp of DeKalb, 8, browses through jewelry at the DeKalb Back Alley Market on Saturday, May 8. BELOW: The market featured 48 vendors in Palmer Court and the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb.

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THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – The community stage for the summer’s biggest bash, DeKalb Corn Fest, is moving to the Egyptian Theatre this year, event organizers announced this week, while the sound stage will remain outdoors.

The event is a free three-day music festival held in downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Highway between First and Fourth streets, and though the COVID-19 pandemic forced the 2020 festival to be canceled, the 2021 festival is on the books, set for Aug. 27 through 29.

The sound stage lineup was announced last year, and will remain the same for the 2021 festival. There is a $5 admission fee for the sound stage area on Friday and Sunday and $10 on Saturday.

Corn Fest Sound Stage lineup Friday, Aug. 27 5:30 p.m. – Rockin Moxie 7 p.m. – Generations 9 p.m. – 7th Heaven Saturday, Aug. 28 Noon – Burn’ N Bush 1:30 p.m. – Mr. Myers 3 p.m. – 1976 4:30 p.m. – Mellencouger

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The DeKalb Corn Fest sound stage lineup was announced last year, and will remain the same for the 2021 festival, which will be held Aug. 27-29.

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Public invited to DeKalb schools focus group DeKALB – DeKalb School District 428 is involved in a strategic planning process as it prepares for the future. Part of this process involves seeking broad community input. Residents are invited to share their views through a focus group.

The input will help guide the district’s goal setting and next steps.

Laura Martinez and Lori Grant, field services directors with the Illinois Association of School Boards, will facilitate a focus group to help the Board of Education receive input from the community.

This focus group is an important part of the strategic planning process because it is designed to obtain the input of teachers, support staff, administrators, parents and community members about the direction of the district. The focus group will also provide an opportunity for participants to identify goals on which they feel the Board of Education should concentrate.

The focus group session will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at DeKalb High School (exact location to follow) and will last approximately two hours.

RSVPs are required due to space limitations related to COVID-19 restrictions.

RSVP as soon as possible by contacting Shannon Whitaker at calling 815-7542292 or shannon.whitaker@d428.org.

NIU Annuitants to see ‘Cinderella’ The Northern Illinois University Annuitants Association will host a trip to the Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, to see a matinee of “Cinderella” on Aug. 4.

Seats are available for the trip, but are limited to 25 due to COVID-19 protocols.

Reservation deadline is July 1 or until seats are sold out.

Enjoy this live stage production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical adaptation of one of the world’s most enduring love stories.

The group will depart DeKalb at 9 a.m. for the 1:15 p.m. matinee performance.

Lunch is included. The fee is $145 for members of the NIU Annuitants Association.

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If any automobilist has an idea that the road between DeKalb and the cement road leading to Sycamore is pleasant to travel on let him confer with the fire chief. The fire boys went out to the Electric park fire this morning and when they struck that stretch of road with the pea gravel they could not travel over ten miles an hour, and then it was hard work to keep in the road. Many people of the county would appreciate the fixing up of this road and it is probable that something will be done there before the summer is over.

Now that John Anderson has a big part of Lincoln Highway town up for the purpose of connecting several buildings along the street with the sanitary sewer, the street cars have considerable trouble now and then, due to careless parking of automobiles. Several times of late the cars have been compelled to wait two or three minutes for some motorist to get his car out of the way.

Sleepers at the police station last night, eight of them, thought they had stuck a regular village, when about 11 o’clock the sergeant informed them there was food sent in for them. Some of the sleepers had not eaten but little during the day and the sound of food was a welcome one to them. Following the party at the Vassar Swiss rooms last night by the Auxiliary and the Legion, information was secured as to the number of sleepers at the station and enough of everything sent over to go around.

The lodgers expressed their thanks to the Legion boys for their thoughtfulness.

Jack Cook, who is always in a hurry, whether in his little fixer truck, or the large machine, was going north on Fourth Street yesterday afternoon with a piano box. Cook thought the box would ride without being tied in and he forgot that some parts of North Fourth Street are not as smooth as the cement pavement. The boys around the fire station were watching the antics of the piano box and just as Cook crossed the switch at the car barns, the box started for the air and Jack was going so fast his machine was away before the box hit the ground again.

1946 – 75 YEARS AGO

Leland Strombom, industrial arts instructor at the Sycamore Community High School, has designed and is manu-

An estimated 3,000 persons participated in the 30-mile Hike for Hunger yesterday in the Sycamore and DeKalb area. Unofficial records estimate that approximately one-half of the started managed to complete the long trek.

Although it will take a while to get accurate figures, the marchers have earned an estimated $50,000. The final figure from last year’s march was $42,000 earned by 2,500 walkers.

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facturing a piece of playground equipment for backyards. Mr. Strombom has been working on this for two years. The idea for the device came to Mr. Strombom while coaching at the high school.

He noticed that there was a need for a portable basket that a boy intending to play basketball could improve his shooting in his own back year. This ”Playmate,” which is the trade name, was also designed as a play set. The advantage of “Playmate” over other types of this kind of equipment, is that it can be used for children from the age of two years up to the senior in high school.

The South Grove Centennial to be held at the Driscoll Woods on May 26 will be held in the South Grove school in case of inclement weather.

Shortly after completing my early newspaper training, a famous publisher made a remark to me that didn’t mean much at the time. He said, “Young man, you can tell a city by the kind of service clubs it has.” DeKalb is indeed fortunate it has two excellent service clubs, the Kiwanis and Rotary. In studying the accomplishments of just one of these clubs, the Kiwanis, we can agree he was very wise. DeKalb Kiwanis celebrates its 25th anniversary Monday evening with a dinner and many special guests.

Mrs. Cora Scott was a guest of Ruth Dresser of Northwest DeKalb, when her nephews and nieces aided her in celebrating her birthday with a cake being presented.

The Chicago and North Western railroad depot in Malta is being given a coat of paint. Both the exterior and interior are being treated.

President Truman has received the first sheet of the new discharge emblem stamps issued by the post office in commemoration of the 12,000,000 Americans who served in the war.

Poppy Day will be observed in Waterman and throughout the United States on Saturday, May 25, Mrs. Addie Babcock, president of the Waterman unit of the American Legion Auxiliary, has announced. Memorial poppies to be worn in honor of the dead of both World Wars will be distributed throughout the day by volunteer workers. Contributions received will be used in relief and rehabilitation work for disabled veterans, their families and the families of the dead.

1971 – 50 YEARS AGO

Promoter of a Kishwaukee Bike Trail through the DeKalb-Sycamore area, Wally Thurow discussed his idea with League of American Wheelman representative Keith Kingbay near the river at the First Street bridge. This would be part of the proposed green strip and bike trail if the plan materialized.

The new residence purchased by Opportunity House Inc. of Sycamore, a shelter workshop for the mentally handicapped, will be open to the public Sunday afternoon, May 16, between the

In an effort to create greater awareness of bicycling as a potential solution to various ecological programs caused by gas-guzzling vehicles, Saturday was celebrated by thousands of bicyclists throughout the nation as National Bikecology Day. These bicyclers gathered at Northern Illinois University and then paraded, with a police escort, through the adjoining DeKalb business district and back through the NIU campus.

1996 – 25 YEARS AGO

The first steps in the realizations of the Short Street neighborhood redevelopment project in DeKalb come to the city council Monday for approval. Council will vote on the purchase of two properties, which would be demolished as part of the project.

Meet these local authors at the Junction Book Store. Gertrude Stonesifer, NIU graduate and former DeKalb High School teacher, author of “The Peanut Butter Kid,” and Pamela J. Farris, a professor of children’s literature and language arts.

Ms. Farrisis also is a storyteller. She lives in Rochelle, author of “Young Mouse and Elephant.”

One year ago yesterday, demolition of the Old DeKalb Post Office began, following about a year of heated debate.

The would-be developer of a residential subdivision is suing the DeKalb County government, looking to reverse its decision to deny his proposal. The 147-acre, 75-house development, proposed between Plank, Moose Range and Whipple roads, was rejected by a committee of the DeKalb County Board earlier his year.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

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Stage Coach resumes live performances May 20 THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – On May 20, Stage Coach Players will open its doors for the first time in more than a year for the comedy-drama, “Come Back To the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean,” by Ed Graczyk.

Directed by David W. Booth, the play runs from May 20 through May 29.

The story revolves around a 20-year reunion celebrating the life and death of famous actor James Dean, which becomes a life-altering gathering of one of his fan clubs at a diner in the small town of McCarthy, Texas. Calling themselves “The Disciples of Jimmy Dean,” this group of women come together in 1975 to mark the anniversary of the actor’s death.

The ladies’ reminiscences mingle with flashbacks to their youth. One even claims to have gotten pregnant by Jimmy Dean while she was a film extra on the set of the movie “Giant.” Then a stunning-but-familiar stranger arrives, setting off a series of confrontations that smash their delusions and expose bitter disappointments.

Performances for “Come Back To the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean” will be at 7:30 p.m.

May 20-22 and May 27-29, and 2 p.m. May 23. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and children age 13 and younger. Tickets will not be available at the door.

For this production, audience members must wear a mask at all times while in the theater. Each individual’s mask must cover both their nose and mouth. Seating will be done in a manner that ensures

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THE MIDWEEK Chemistry Professor Tao Xu is one of the many Northern Illinois University faculty members known for being an innovator.

Since joining NIU in 2006, Xu has worked to develop new highly efficient solar cells, discover a new electrocatalyst that converts carbon dioxide and water into ethanol, and create other novel materials through his lab’s nanotechnology research. His research group has collaborated with Argonne National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado as they’ve pursued renewable energy technologies to help mitigate global climate change.

At the next NIU STEM Café on May 12, Xu will discuss the latest research into renewable energy and share information about his lab’s current work.

The STEM Café will take place online at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Register at go.niu.edu/fuelfuture.

Just as importantly, Xu says one topic of his talk will be the art of innovation itself.

Xu uses terms such as “spinoff technologies” when he describes the ways in which emerging research impacts human lifestyles, and he likes to remind listeners of a surprising fact: “Emerging renewable energy technologies may also jeopardize our environment if no precautious scientific measures are taken prior to their scaled implementation.” In other words, new technologies often have unanticipated effects that require further innovation.

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NIU STEM Cafés are sponsored by NIU STEAM and are designed to increase public awareness of the critical role that STEM fields play in our everyday lives. For more information, visit go.niu.edu/niusteam or contact Judith Dymond, Ed.D., at 815-753-4751 or email jdymond@niu.edu.

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New free COVID-19 testing site opens in DeKalb

By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com DeKALB – A new COVID-19 testing site now is available in DeKalb.

The site, located at 1602 Sycamore Road in DeKalb, is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sundays. The site is open to everyone and testing is free. Rapid antigen and polymerase chain reaction tests, using a nasal swab, are provided.

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visit www.northshoreclinical.com/ our-locations.

To see the complete list of COVID-19 testing sites, visit www.dph.illinois. gov/testing.

Additional testing sites in DeKalb County include: • CVS, 1022 W. Lincoln Highway, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Go to www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/ covid-19-testing?icid=cvs-home-hero1-link1-coronavirus-testing for information.

• Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive in DeKalb, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Testing at the hospital requires an order from a Northwestern Medicine physician, which can be obtained by calling the COVID-19 hotline at 312-47COVID. Non-English languages also offered.

• Physicians Immediate Care of DeKalb, Sycamore, 2496 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Testing requirement includes a curbside examination to

determine if testing is appropriate, capacity may be limited. Call 312-7670400 for information. Language offered in English and Spanish.

• Greater Elgin Family Care Center for Family Health, 165 Plank Road in Sycamore, 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Appointments are required, call 847-608-1344 for more information. Languages offered: Spanish, Hindu, Urdu, Gujarati, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian on site. Additionally have phone translating system offering over 50+ languages.

DCCG Grow Mobile food pantry dates listed for May THE MIDWEEK Here are the dates for the upcoming stops by the DeKalb County Community Gardens’ Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry offering fresh produce, kitchen and pantry items and other necessities free and available to all who come, no requirements.

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 ask that you practice good hand hygiene and stay home if you are sick. Contact Elder Care Services at 815-758-6550 with referrals for special grocery needs with door stop delivers.

To get Grow Mobile alerts, text @a34cg4 to 81010. Go to www.dekalbgardens.org/food-needs/ for the full Grow Mobile calendar.

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THE MIDWEEK MALTA – Longtime DeKalb businessman, community supporter and now DeKalb’s mayor-elect Cohen Barnes is Kishwaukee College’s nominee for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award.

According to a news release from the college, Barnes, a 1992 Kishwaukee College graduate, is among 20 other nominees from community colleges throughout Illinois.

“Kish nominated Barnes for his years of success in the information technology industry and active participation in community service,” college officials wrote in the news release. “His continued support of improving the quality of life in DeKalb will move into a larger role following his victory in the DeKalb mayoral election earlier this month.”

“Barnes’ success in both private business and public service reaffirms the impact the community college experience can have on an individual and their educational journey,” according to the release.

life-changing experience for me,” Barnes said in the release. “I wasn’t ready for a four-year college when I exited the military, but Kish prepared me to earn my bachelor’s degree.”

After graduating from Kish, Barnes earned his bachelor’s from Northern Illinois University. Shortly after graduating, Barnes became co-owner of TBC Net, now known as Sundog IT. Sundog has been named the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year and was listed in Inc. Magazine as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies.

For community service, Barnes has been a supporter of educational and economic improvements for the area.

He also served as a board member for DeKalb School District 428 and participates on Kish’s Computer Information Systems Advisory Council. Among Mark Busch file photo – mbusch@shawmedia.com many other service roles, Barnes has DeKalb’s mayor-elect Cohen Barnes is Kishwaukee College’s nominee for the Illinois Commubeen a Boy Scout troop leader, served nity College Trustees Association’s 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award. as president of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp. and ran Barnes first enrolled at the commu- service, Barnes pursued a degree at #ProudlyDeKalb. nity college after serving as a para- Kishwaukee College.

To learn more about Kishwaukee trooper in the U.S. Army during Opera“Kish gave me the chance to develop College, and the opportunities the coltion Desert Storm. Following his these abilities, and it turned out to be a lege can provide, visit www.kish.edu.

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Kish College uses federal, state relief funds to support students

credit students will receive textbooks and their required digital course materials free from the college through the During the regularly scheduled Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees meet- Textbook Loan Program.

To support a quality remote learning ing on April 13, the board reviewed the environment for students, the college has Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds invested in technology and other for the college. These funds are federal resources to support faculty and staff in and state dollars provided to institutions the virtual environment during the panof higher education, to be used for direct demic and moving forward. student support and college infrastrucFor more information on the college’s ture in adjusting operations in response response to COVID-19 and HEERF funding, to the pandemic. visit www.kish.edu/covid.

Since March 2020, the college has increased support, and removed barriers, Sycamore church to host to assist students with their financial challenges brought on by the pandemic. barbecue drive-thru Support efforts include: per credit-hour SYCAMORE – Sycamore United MethCOVID-19 Relief Support Payments to stu- odist Church is hosting a monthly comdents; removal of payment plan enrollmunity outreach called Wednesday ment fee; eliminated dropping of students Drive-Thru Dinner on the third Wednesfrom classes for non-payment; student day of each month. debt forgiveness; expansion of the TextThis month’s barbecue chicken dinner book Loan Program; internet support with is hosted by and benefits the United WIFI hotspots; Chromebook/laptop com- Methodist Men. It will be held from 4:30 puter loan program; expansion of the food to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at SUMC, pantry; and emergency financial support 160 Johnson Ave. in Sycamore. through the Champions Fund.

Catered by the Sycamore Country Starting this summer, registered Store & Catering, each meal includes bar-

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Tickets cost $12 and must be purchased in advance no later than May 14.

Tickets are available to purchase from any UMM member or at the church office by calling 815-895-9113.

Save the date for next month’s Wednesday Drive-Thru Dinner on June 16.

Hosted by Sycamore Rotary Club, a rib dinner will be provided by Tom & Jerry’s of Sycamore. Tickets cost $15. More information on where to buy tickets will be announced at a later date.

Local nonprofit organizations and caterers interested in participating in a future dinner can call the church office at 815-895-9113 for more information.

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When schools were forced to shut down due to COVID-19 restrictions, students with disabilities, many who thrive on structure and support, were threatened by new challenges and at greater risk of falling behind.

The lack of peer support and in-person interactions also brought concerns of social isolation. RAMP will be better able to respond to the needs of the community in the future with the help of this grant.

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BRIEFS Seats are available for the Northern Illinois University Annuitants Association trip to Chicago to see a matinee of Disney’s “Frozen” on Wednesday, Dec. 29.

The reservation deadline is Friday, May 28, for the early reservation discount of $25 per person or until seats are sold out.

The group will depart DeKalb at 9 a.m. for the 1:30 p.m. performance at The Cadillac Palace Theater with free time for lunch in Chicago’s loop. Reserved seats are balcony seats.

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NIU clinic offers free, online summer tutoring in reading DeKALB – Northern Illinois University’s Jerry L. Johns Literacy Clinic is offering free and online tutoring in reading this summer for students entering second through fifth grades.

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Individualized instruction is delivered in 30-minute sessions by NIU students completing their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in education. Children should have access to tablets or computers (not cellphones) in a quiet area of their homes.

“Good reading is critical to academic achievement. Prior to the pandemic, half or more of students struggled to become smooth readers, and this has worsened in the last year,” David D. Paige, director of the clinic, said in a news release. “The Jerry L. Johns Literacy Clinic trains our NIU students to help young readers improve their reading and unlock their academic potential.”

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This includes seeing their doctors for regular wellness visits and keeping up with recommended screenings to catch and/or prevent illnesses. While men and women can experience the same conditions, health experts recommend specific tests and screenings for men in various age groups.

Johns Hopkins Medicine advises that men are at risk for certain conditions, including several types of cancer, such as prostate, colon and lung cancers. However, Harvard Medical School states men are less likely than women to get routine physical exams and screenings. An American Academy of Family Physicians survey found that 55 percent of men had not seen their doctors for a physical exam in the previous year, even though 40 percent had a least one chronic condition.

While many screenings are recommended starting at age 40 or 50, men should discuss family histories and risk factors to determine if testing should begin earlier. The following are important health screenings to consider.

• Prostate-specific antigen test: A PSA is a blood test that measures how much prostate-specific antigen is in the blood. Measuring PSA has been a standard for prostate cancer screening for 30 years. General guidelines indicate PSA screening begin at age 55. However, having at least one first-degree relative with prostate cancer could necessitate earlier testing.

• Colorectal cancer screening: Colorectal cancer screening generally occurs between ages 50 and 75. Tests

include fecal occult blood tests, stool DNA tests, colonoscopy, and contrast barium enemas. Doctors will determine which tests are applicable and how often to conduct them.

• Diabetes: Men who have a BMI over 25 are overweight and should consider a diabetes screening. In addition, blood pressure above 130/80 mm Hg or other diabetes risk factors could require a blood test to check for elevated glucose levels.

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Guidelines recommend a one-time screening for men who have smoked between the ages of 65 and 75.

• Hepatitis B and C: Men are at increased risk for infection if they have had unprotected sex with multiple partners, received blood transfusions or transplanted organs before June 1992, are healthcare workers who have been stuck by needles, or travel to regions with high rates of the hepatitis B virus.

• Lung cancer screening: Men should undergo a lung cancer screening through low-dose computed tomography if they are over age 55, have a 30-pack-per-year smoking history and currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years.

• Testicular cancer screening: Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers among young men, says Johns Hopkins Medicine. Early screening can include self-checks.

Routinely checking the testicles for any lumps or unusual features while showering can help detect testicular cancer. Doctors may order a painless ultrasound if something is discovered.

Health screenings are an important component of men’s health care.

Now is the time to have a discussion with the doctor about which screenings are necessary.

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DAR chapter honors groups for community service THE MIDWEEK The Gen. John Stark Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution of Sycamore recently honored two groups from the DeKalb County community with DAR Community Service Awards.

The awards are presented on local, state and national levels to individuals and groups who have contributed to their communities in an outstanding voluntary, heroic, civil or benevolent manner, or who have participated in or organized community activities.

The first group honored, commonly known as “Taking Care of our Caretakers – DeKalb County,” was formed shortly after the COVID-19 stay-athome order was issued in 2020.

A group of local women – Melissa Butts, Christi Coulter, Sue Christiansen, Katie Geer, Tammy Harper, Brenda Jergens, Patricia Myers and Jennifer Yochem – started raising money in an effort to support local restaurants, caretakers and essential workers.

The idea was that residents of DeKalb County would donate funds or gift cards for the group to use in purchasing food and snacks from local restaurants and businesses. The food

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Receiving the DAR Community Service Award on behalf of the Taking Care of our Caretakers group is Jennifer Yochem. Also pictured are Angie Brotcke, Gen. John Stark Chapter Community Service Committee chair, and Mary Pritchard, chapter regent. and snacks would then be delivered by the group to local caretakers and essential workers at hospitals, clinics, retirement homes and first responders all across the county. The restaurants and businesses, in turn, would benefit from the purchases while closed to sit-in dining or shopping.

The initial goal was to raise $3,000.

Within four months more than $30,000 was raised. To date the group has raised more than $50,000.

While many individuals volunteered with the group over time, these eight women were the main organizers and administrators. Each deserves praise and recognition for their community service.

The second group recognized with a DAR Community Service Award is the DeKalb County Quilters’ Guild. This already-established group quickly stepped up to sew masks when one of its members alerted them that the

memory care facility where she worked was quickly running out of PPE and needed some back-up masks. The quilters’ guild stepped up and from there, with other requests coming to them, they began working with the DeKalb County Health Department to organize requests, quantities, pickups and dropoffs.

Working separately, yet together, they searched for and shared the best patterns for masks, figured out the best ways to work around an elastic shortage, and used up their personal fabric stores. Each week brought more requests. In 10 days, the group made 678 masks, and by April 4, 2020, they had 1,305 masks made. To date, the group has made and distributed more than 5,000 masks in DeKalb and neighboring counties.

The Gen. John Stark Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in Sycamore in 1907. The DAR is nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education. For more information, visit DAR.org or email GeneralJohnStarkNSDAR@ gmail.com.

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LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT AUCTION After 33 years of business, we will be selling the following equipment at Public Auction located at

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Saturday May 22, 2021 9:00 AM

Inspection Day: Friday May 21, 2021 9:00 - 4:00 ** Offering both Live onsite and online internet bidding on major items starting at 11:30 ** Auction will be held outdoors - rain or shine ** Please practice safe social distancing, masks recommended **

Landscape Equipment

2011 Kubota KX 121-3 Super Series, T4 tier Excavator, 2835 hrs., cab, A/C, heat, hyd thumb, floating angle blade, rubber tracks, 24” & 18” buckets, S/N V2203-8L1607; 2014 NH L225 Skid Steer, diesel, 1403 hrs., enclosed cab, A/C, heat, hand controls, aux. hyd., 6' bucket w/Rizlo teeth, quick attach, extra rims, S/N KEM479269, Attachments: pallet forks, Macmillian hyd. auger, Hexagon drive, 30” & 8” augers, hyd. blade 6', broom 5', Harley rake 6' (All attachments sold separately); 1989 Ford 445C Loader Tractor, MFWD, 1978 hrs., 3pt., pto, 7' bucket, pallet forks, S/N A403268; 2017 Gravely Model 994119, 48” deck; Ditch Witch 410 SX Trencher, diesel, 1256 hrs., 4x4, 6”x36” depth, vibrating plow, 20” boaring rod & bit; Eager Beaver 6” Chipper, 4 cyl gas; plus more landscape equipment.

Trucks - Trailers

2006 IH 4300 DT 466 diesel, automatic, 25,600 GVW, 199,788 miles, 11' steel landscape dump body, central hyd. for salt spreader w/ Boss 10' snowplow; 2001 Ford F-450 XL Super Duty, Power Stroke diesel V8, 4x4, automatic, 9.5' flatbed w/ Hiniker plow frame, 153,700 miles; 2002 Ford F-350 XL Super Duty, Triton V8, 4x4, automatic, 158,142 miles, 9' steel landscape dump body w/ Western 8.6' snow plow; 2007 Chevy 3500, gas V8 eng., 4x4, automatic, 103,822 miles, 9' steel landscape dump body, w/Western 8' snow plow, hand control; 2013 Chevy 2500HD, gas V8 Vortec, 4x4 automatic, 110,640 miles, single cab, long box w/ Hiniker 8.6' C snow plow; 1998 GMC Topkick C6500, 2WD, gas, automatic, new trans., 250,114 miles, Central hyd. w/ salt spreader, 12' steel landscape dump body w/ Western 10' electric snow plow; Trail EZE 7'.8” x 15', 5” dove tail, 23,000 lbs, tandem w/ramps, pintle hitch; 2016 Kaufman 15'.8” x 24' w/6'x5” tilt, tandem, 15,000 lbs; R & W 6'.2” x 14' tandem trailer w/ drop gate ramp; Cargo Trailer 6'x12' w/ cargo doors (no title).

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PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, May 15th, 2021 9am Start

8753 East Sandwich Rd, Hinckley There will be Two Auction Rings!

Contractor Tools & Equipment, Mason Tools, Bobcat, Pickup Truck, John Deere Zero Turn Mower, John Deere 650 Utility Tractor w/ several attachments, Lawn & Garden, Household, Antiques & Collectibles, Pallets & Piles of Landscape Stone & Brick, & Much More!

Estate of: Brian Appleby Owner: Debra Appleby

Note: Brian was a master Mason and Contractor, decorating homes & businesses. 100's of Quality Tools & Equipment. Everything Shop Kept! Bring Trucks & Trailers for Loading. Large Shop & Barn Full!

Bring a Friend and Do Not Miss This Quality Sale!

Content Terms: Cash or good check w/ proper ID. Everything sold as is. Everything paid for day of sale.

Not responsible for accidents or items after sold.

All Equipment and Material Sells AS IS Condition Day of Sale. No buyer premium! No Reserve! Everything Sells.

Please try to attend this quality sale. Announcements day of sale supersede printed materials.

NOTE: "Leveling the Playing Field for Illinois Retail Act" As of January 1st, 2021 Sales Tax Must Be Applied.

Sales Tax will be based on location of auction.

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ONLINE ONLY PUBLIC AUCTION PIENTA FAMILY TRUST, OWNERS AUCTION BEGINNING now; go2wegenerauctions.com, The AUCTION will END on THURSDAY MAY 27, 2021 @ 6:00 pm. (soft close), GET SIGNED UP NOW, CHECK THIS OUT!

FABULOUS RARE COLLECTION IN INCREDIBLE CONDITION - READY FOR YOUR USE & ENJOYMENT - HAVE TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT GET SIGNED UP TODAY UTILITY TRACTOR - GAS & OIL COLLECTIBLE ITEMS, GAS PUMPS - DISPENSERS ETC. - COCA COLA COOLERS & MACHINES- NEON SIGNS - PORCELAIN SIGNS - STORE DISPENSERS - VINTAGE TAXIS & FIRE PHONES - ANTIQUE FURNITURE - CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW NEWER MODEL NEVER USED, many useful & collectible items.

FEATURING: 1992 Kubota B20, 4x4, Diesel, Back hoe w loader bucket & tiller, utility tractor, Large GAS & OIL COLLECTION & COLLLECTIBLE items that inc's A RESTORTED VISABLE GAS PUMP & SUNOCO Gas pump, ECO TIRE AIR FLATOR, 1 quart oil dispenser many other oil dispensers cans & bottles etc. Mainly Texaco theme but others, several gas & railroad porcelain signs, DeKalb seed sign, Large Coke a cola collection of smalls & Signs that also includes, SEVERAL Original restored coke bottle machines & coolers no 2 alike. Several neon Bar lights, Inc a costume made Squirt pop lighted clock sign, Vintage tobacco cigar lighter & cutter, Joe Camel large doublesided sign & other related memorabilia, Scales featuring a Restored Stimpson Computing Scale, Toledo pan scale & others, Vintage 3 cup Hamilton Beach Malt Maker, Chain saw carved bears & lg bench, Sev. vintage store dispensers etc. Oak Bin Store counter cabinet, Vintage Oak cash registers, Vintage PEDESTAL water coolers & ICE TEA DISPENSOR, Swivel glass Display cabinet, Barrister cabinet, several feet of Pallet Racking & other rollaway Racks, never used Craftsman newer model Table saw w attachments on rollaway cabinet, 5' Big Boy Display, Railroad collectible items, many other useful & collectible items too numerous to mention. SEE PHOTOS and get into this event by go2wegenerauctions.com.

For Preview you must sign up at go2wegenerauctions.com find the sign-up, limited time available, 25-minute preview intervals, by appointment the getting in & out from this property limits our options to handle everyone needs need.

CALL FOR MORE DETAILS ON ANY ITEM IF NECESSARY & PHOTOS DON'T SATISFY YOUR INTEREST Pick up days following the auction see website for sign ups and instructions. Pick up will be located @ 8055 Van Emmon Road, Yorkville IL. But through sign up only, see web site, if you are not able to pick up your items on the allotted days, please make other arrangements with the auctioneers prior.

Will ship smaller items. If you purchase larger items and are out of state you will have to arrange shipping.

See this auction for the exact terms & condition & rules on shipping, Auction companies can vary.

Please feel free to contact us if not able to get signed in on this sale or cannot figure out how to use sign up for pickup or preview or other assistance, 10% buyer's premium charge.

PASTURE & RECREATIONAL LAND AUCTION Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.

Sale to be held via: Tele-Conference Auction Call

(call 815-946-4120 Tuesday, May 25th between 1pm4pm to obtain a bidders number & call in information)

89.927 Acres TWO PARCELS:

Parcel A 59.645 Parcel B 30.282

Sections 25 & 26 of Byron Township in Ogle, IL (located just west of the City of Byron, IL) For complete listing of sale bill, maps, tax info, and terms & conditions, etc. visit:

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For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson - Auctioneer 11749 West Judson Road Polo, IL 61064 Ph) 815-946-4120

Owner, Allen Barry Trust No 1 Tim Barry, Trustee

Attorney, Emily Vivian Ehrmann, Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC Ph) 815-288-4949

REAL ESTATE AUCTION The following Real Estate will be offered at Public Auction Located at 317 Sycamore Street, Genoa, Illinois

Thursday Evening, June 10 6pm

This 4 bedroom 2 bath home is being offered at auction to settle the Estate of Roger & JoAnn Watson. This Family home sits on 3 lots with a total measurement of 135x180. The home has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths Lots and lots of storage and 1 Cedar lined closet and a walk-up attic. There is a large 34x24 de-tach garage with upper level storage. The home has a new metal roof in 2017 and newer vinyl siding, a basement, City Water and Sewer. The home is in the need of updating in the electrical and plumbing. The home is livable as-is but several issues will need to be addressed. The home is empty and would make an excellent rental property or great starter home. All appliances sell with the house.

Call auctioneers any time to set up a viewing of this home and come with a vision to make this property yours. Property Tax ID #03-19-403-005. Tax bill is $4,392 with 2 exemptions. Talk to your Lender NOW and bid your price at Auction.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAY 16th 11am - 1pm

Mike Espe 630-669-2667 Chris Wegener 815-451-2820 Elburn, IL 60119 630-365-9838

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