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DeKalb County Board passes congrats to Potawatomi Nation despite opposition

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Board recently voted to congratulate the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation after the federal government earlier this spring put 130 acres of land into a trust for the Nation.

It was largely a ceremonial vote that bears no policy-making power but faced mostly Republican opposition and pushback from some vocal Shabbona residents who voiced concerns that the now federally recognized tribal land could impact their home values or bring unwanted development to the area.

The U.S. Department of Interior placed lands previously repurchased by the Potawatomi Nation into a trust for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, according to an April 19 news release from the department. The action formally made the land in Shabbona the first federally recognized reservation in Illinois.

DeKalb County Board member Roy Plote, a Republican from District 11, represents the residents of Shabbona and said his constituents made their voice clear to him over the days preceding the May 15 vote.

“I have not had one call in favor of this, so being in my district, I will be voting no,” said Plote.

The Nation has spent $10 million over the past 20 years to repurchase 130 acres of the Shab-eh-nay Reservation, located in southern DeKalb County, that the federal government illegally sold out from under Chief Shab-eh-nay around 1850, Capitol News Illinois reported. The Nation also continues to seek the title to about 1,500 acres, mostly that encompass Shabbona Lake State Park.

Some members of the public, however – as many as 20 Shabbona residents attended the meeting – said they were

concerned the resolution could influence congressional lawmaking decisions. Potawatomi Nation officials have for years lobbied for the federal government to reclaim the Nation’s land in southern DeKalb County.

Plote was joined by six other Republicans in a 11-7 vote, largely along party lines, voting against the public congratulations to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation on regaining sovereign lands in DeKalb County.

Anna Wilhelmi, head of the DeKalb County Democratic Party, spoke during the meeting’s public comment period and said she was supportive of the resolution.

“I’m very proud,” Wilhelmi said. “This is a very historic moment in DeKalb County, and they are our people.”

Board member Maureen Little, from District 1, was the only Republican to vote in favor of the resolution. Republican board members Laurie Emmer, Benjamin Haier, Rhonda Henke and Savannah Ilenikhena, as well as Democratic board members Laura Hoffman and Terri Mann-Lamb did not attend the meeting.

The resolution that was approved in their absence states the DeKalb County Board looks forward to building a positive working relationship with the Nation. Tim Bagby, head of the DeKalb County Republican Party who represents District 3, said he believes the resolution should have instead said that the County Board will continue what already exists: Since the Potawatomi Nation has an an intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County since 2008.

Becky Oest, a Shabbona resident and administrator of a Facebook group called Shabbona Lake friends against Potawatomi takeover, also voiced opposition to the resolution.

During May’s Executive Committee meeting Democratic board members said the Potawatomi Nation had suffered a his-

toric injustice, and saw no reason not to congratulate the tribe for regaining sovereignty over some of the land lost two centuries ago.

Oest said she and many of the Shabbona residents are concerned about potentially losing Shabbona Lake State Park to the Potawatomi Nation.

“It’s not our intention to not say this is a historic event, but I feel – and I think a lot of other people feel too – that if you’re going to celebrate this in such a big way, I would hope that you would support your taxpayers in a big way as well,” Oest said. “We don’t want to lose the state park. So in the future I would hope to see some support for us the same way that you’re supporting the Potawatomi in this reservation celebration.”

According to an FAQ on the Nation’s website, the tribe intends to keep the park open if legislation is passed.

Peter Dordal of Shabbona and Edmond Leeney of Waterman said they are not proponents of the Department of Interior’s decision, and they questioned the authenticity of the Nation’s claim to the land. They said they don’t want to see a casino built in the area.

Nation Chairman Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick, a direct descendent of Chief Shabeh-nay, told county officials earlier this month the tribe does not plan to build a casino on the reservation.

“We’ve kind of looked at where we’re at, maybe 30 years ago when the Nation was first pursuing this it made sense but now we’re kind of isolated. Rockford has a casino going up 30 miles to the north, you’ve got Aurora and all these other ones all around the different areas,” Rupnick said May 8. “We’re blocked in. We’re on a two-lane road, not very good access, so we’re going to have to look at other opportunities that we would hope would benefit the Nation and the community as well.”

A member of American Legion Post 99 heads east on Elm Street on May 29, 2023, during the Sycamore Memorial Day parade.

See story, page 6.

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Stage Coach’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ opens May 23

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DeKALB – The Stage Coach Players will open its next production, the comedy-drama play “Steel Magnolias,” on May 23.

The play is scheduled to run for two weeks.

“Steel Magnolias” tells the story of a group of women who live in a small Louisiana town. The group often meets in a beauty parlor to gossip or seek solace from one another. The women deal with Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie’s Type 1 diabetes-related events for three years. The group also must cope with their conflicts while staying friends.

The cast includes Barbara Cowan Kolb as M’Lynn, Katie Feeley as Annelle, Lori Lay as Truvy, Donna O’Hagan as Clairee, Blythe Schwaller as Shelby and Paula Tsiagalis as Ouiser.

“Steel Magnolias” is based on the 1987 play of the same name by Robert Harling. The Stage Coach production will be directed by Ryan Washabaugh, who is making his directorial debut with the group.

Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. May 23-25 and May 31-June 1 and 2 p.m. May 26 and June 2 at Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St. in DeKalb.

Tickets cost $15 for seniors and children ages 13 and younger and $17 for everyone else. Tickets are available online at stagecoachplayers.com or through the box office at 815-758-1940.

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Cast members rehearse a scene from Stage Coach Players’ upcoming production of “Steel Magnolias.” The show opens May 23 and will run for two weeks at the theater in DeKalb.

’90s band Sugar Ray to headline Corn Fest

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DeKALB – Multi-platinum selling band Sugar Ray will headline the Sound Stage at DeKalb’s 47th annual Corn Fest on Aug. 24. The festival runs Aug. 23 through Aug. 25 in downtown DeKalb.

Sugar Ray, fronted by Mark McGrath, has sold more than 10 million records and has four Top 10 singles, including their first single, 1994’s “Fly.” The band has shared a stage with many legendary musicians, including The Rolling Stones, KISS, Sex Pistols and more, according to a news release.

The band also had huge hits with the late ’90s songs “Someday,” “Falls Apart” and the No. 1 single “Every Morning.”

Corn Fest also features a community stage, carnival, beer garden, food booths, a bags tournament, local ven-

dors and, of course, plenty of delicious sweet corn at The Chuck Siebrasse Corn Boil from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24.

FULL SOUNDSTAGE LINEUP

Friday, Aug. 23

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Matt Ripsch 7 - 8 p.m. Leroy Winn Power Trio

9 - 11 p.m. Mike and Joe

Saturday, Aug. 24

Noon - 1:30 p.m. Austin Hopkins

2 - 3:30 p.m. Wait, What 4:30 - 6 p.m. Back Country Roads

7 - 8:30 p.m. Hi Infidelity

9:30 - 11 p.m. Sugar Ray

Sunday, Aug. 25

Noon - 1:30 p.m. 2 of Us

2 - 3:30 p.m. Rockin’ Moxie

4:30 - 6 p.m. 7th Heaven

Tickets are on sale at www. eventbrite.com or go to www.cornfest. com for more details.

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Sugar Ray, led by Mark McGrath, performed at PrairieFest in 2017. The band will headline the Sound Stage at DeKalb’s 47th annual Corn Fest on Aug. 24.

Oil-stick artist to show work at KVAL meeting

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SYCAMORE – The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will host an art demonstration featuring artist Susan Wilson.

The free demonstration will be at 7 p.m. June 6 at the Gallery on State, 322 W. State St., Sycamore.

Wilson will demonstrate the oilstick technique, according to a news

release. The technique is applied to a birch panel as a painting progresses to create smooth or rough passages.

Wilson received a fine arts degree and a communications degree from Buena Vista University. She began her career as an artist in 1985. Wilson has earned several awards and exhibited art pieces across the country. Her artwork is featured in collections in the U.S., China, Spain, Mexico, the San Juan islands and Italy.

NIU STEAM accepting Huskies BELONG program applications

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DeKALB – Northern Illinois University STEAM is accepting applications for its second Huskies BELONG program.

The program will help high school seniors with disabilities prepare for college.

The program includes a weeklong residential camp at NIU from July 14-19. Participants can learn about STEAM majors and career opportunities. The camp also features social and leisure activities, hands-on STEAM-related activities and role-playing scenarios. NIU STEAM will provide a

STEAM experts team, camp counselors, volunteers, an on-call nurse and personal care attendants.

The staff will remain in touch with students to help them identify colleges and navigate the financial aid, admissions and university support services processes. Attendees also will be invited to participate in NIU STEM Fest.

The application deadline is May 31. To apply, visit go.niu.edu/huskiesbelong.

The Huskies BELONG program is supported by an Illinois Community College Board grant.

For information, visit go.niu.edu/ huskiesbelong.

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Remembering the Fallen

Events planned countywide to commemorate Memorial Day

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

DeKalb County-area veterans groups, cities and organizers will host Memorial Day events throughout the county for the public to come together to honor all who’ve died in service to the country. Memorial Day is May 27.

DeKALB

Mayoral Memorial Day breakfast and program in DeKalb

Time: 6:45 to 8 a.m.

Where: DeKalb Elks Lodge, 209 S. Annie Glidden Road

What: Hosted by the DeKalb County Forty and Eight Voiture 207, all community members are invited to the 32nd annual Memorial Day breakfast, where DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes, a U.S. Army veteran, is expected to attend. Tickets cost $10 per person, if pre-registered with DeKalb Elks Lodge No. 765, or tickets can be purchased for $15 at the door.

Soldiers and Sailors Clock Memorial Day ceremony

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Where: Memorial Park, 101 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb

What: The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Clock was built in 1921 to honor American soldiers who died during World War I. At 8:30 a.m. on Memorial Day, a brief ceremony will be held at the memorial.

DeKalb Memorial Day Parade

Time: 9 a.m.

Where: Starts at North Third and Locust streets, and ends at the Ellwood House Museum, 420 Linden Place.

What: The City of DeKalb will honor military veterans who died while serving the U.S. with a parade through downtown DeKalb.

DeKalb Memorial Day program at Ellwood House

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Where: Ellwood House east lawn, 420 Linden Place

What: A free Memorial Day ceremony and program will be held on the east lawn of the Ellwood House following the conclusion of DeKalb’s Memorial Day parade. The program will feature musical performances and DeKalb Police Sgt. Jason Goodwin will deliver the keynote speech. After the program attendees are invited to explore the first floor of the Ellwood House mansion at no cost.

Memorial Day AMVETs special event

Time: 2 to 3 p.m.

Where: Corner of Oak and Fourth streets in DeKalb

What: The AMVETs Post 90 special veteran fellowship Memorial Day event will include food, the playing of taps at 3 p.m., and community time for military veterans observing Memorial Day.

Cub Scouts prepare to march in the 2023 DeKalb Memorial Day parade.

SYCAMORE

Memorial Day parade

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Where: Sycamore Veterans Club, 121 S. California St. to Elmwood Cemetery, 901 S. Cross St.

What: The annual Sycamore Memorial Day parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. from downtown Sycamore. American Legion Riders from Sycamore Post 99 will lead the parade, which also will include the Sycamore Middle School band, Sycamore fire and police and area veterans.

Memorial Day ceremony

Time: 11 a.m.

Where: Elmwood Cemetery, 901 S. Cross St.

What: A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Elmwood Cemetery after the conclusion of the Sycamore Memorial Day parade. During the ceremony, a local Boy Scouts of America troop will fold an American flag, and a Sycamore High school student, the winner of an Illinois VFW Voice of Democracy award, will give a speech to honor fallen service members.

GENOA

Genoa Memorial Day Parade

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Where: Downtown Genoa

What: The annual Genoa Memorial Day parade

will have a new route in 2024. The parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Genoa Vets Home, 311 S. Washington St., before going north on Washington Street, east on Route 72 and south on Sycamore Street before advancing into Genoa Cemetery.

MALTA

Malta United Methodist Church Memorial Day program

Time: 10 a.m.

Where: 201 E. Sprague St., Malta

What: World War II veteran Dorothy Stoddard will speak at Malta United Methodist Church’s Memorial Day program. The program will start at 10 a.m. and when it concludes, guests will march from the church to Malta Township Library for a ceremonial laying of a wreath, in honor of the members of the U.S. military who died while in service.

DeKALB COUNTY

Memorial Day motorcycle parade escort ride

Time: 8 to 11:45 a.m.

Where: DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa

What: DeKalb County Forty and Eight Voiture 207 will conduct a motorcycle escort for parades in DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa on Memorial Day. The escort will stage at DeKalb Elks Lodge 765, leave for the DeKalb Memorial Clock ceremony at 8:10 a.m. and then begin Memorial Day parade escorts for DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa at 8:30 a.m.

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Downtown DeKalb railroad crossings to close temporarily

DeKALB – Most downtown DeKalb railroad crossings will be closed for maintenance by the Union Pacific Railroad from May 23 to May 26, according to the city.

The temporary closings will impact crossings at First, Second, Third, Sixth, Seventh and 10th streets, according to a Friday announcement from the city of DeKalb.

The crossing at Fourth Street and Lincoln Highway will remain open.

Motorists should plan for the crossings to be closed simultaneously.

“While the City is making the community aware of the closures, this is not a municipal project,” the announcement read. “The City has no authority over railroad maintenance projects.”

DeKalb library to host blood drive May 22

DeKALB – Those looking for a place to donate blood are invited to a drive co-hosted by the American Red Cross and the DeKalb Public Library.

The blood drive will be from 1 to 6 p.m. May 22 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St. Donations of all blood types will be accepted. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-in donors will be accepted. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit the American Red Cross website. For information, email chelsear@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1700.

Learn about Native women at upcoming panel in DeKalb

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a history of Native women in Illinois program featuring Kim Sigafus McIver. The free program will be at 2 p.m. May 25 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.

Attendees can learn about Native women’s day-to-day lives, their role in their husbands’ lives and how their lives affected Illinois’ history.

McIver also will bring items the women used daily and discuss the women’s family-unit role. Patrons can pick up and view the items, play a drum and learn Native music and language. The program also includes a Q&A session.

No registration is required.

For information, email samanthah@ dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1701.

– Shaw Local News Network

Sycamore Moose Lodge gets city funds to update building SYCAMORE – Those who frequent downtown Sycamore will soon see Sycamore Moose Lodge No. 1506 get a facelift, as the City Council approved funds for the organization to benefit from a downtown improvement program.

The project will renovate the the exterior of the Sycamore Moose Lodge at 313 and 317 W. State St. Improvements are estimated to cost $21,000, according to city documents.

After receiving unanimous city council approval May 6, the city will contribute the maximum allowed matching-grant funding of $10,000, or $5,000 per address, to the renovation, according to city documents.

The renovation will replace the buildings’ siding with Pinewood colored vertical steel siding, and the brick facade will be repainted in the same color, according to city documents. All trim will be repainted a dark gray, the east facing door will be replaced and painted in the same color as the siding and new double-hung, aluminum-framed windows that sit flush with the buildings’ facade will replace with the current window frames.

– Camden Lazenby

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as part of its “Food: Gathering Around the Table” exhibit.

History Center to open Smithsonian ‘Food’ exhibit

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SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County History Center will host a grand opening for its new “Food: Gathering Around the Table” exhibit on June 1.

The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at the History Center, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore.

“Food: Gathering Around the Table” explores how menus, recipes, etiquette and ceremonies were shaped by the country’s Native and immigrant experiences, the history of food preparation technology innovations and the availability of changing ingredients.

The exhibit also celebrates local

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Make your own dairy cow at family-friendly event in DeKalb

DeKALB – The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center will host a “Flat Brindle” project workshop for patrons to create a cow doll.

The free, family-friendly workshop will be held at 2 p.m. June 2 at the homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb.

Participants can learn about the story of Brindle, the Glidden’s dairy cow. Attendees also will can create a “Flat Brindle” to take on adventures. Participants can share the adventures at 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at the homestead.

The cow is cited as one of Joseph Glidden’s inspirations for his “The Winner” barbed wire. Brindle would knock down the wooden fence to the

identities and pride of place through food. The history center combines the ideas to highlight local food traditions through stories and objects.

The exhibit features various objects and hands-on children and familiy activities. There also will be a touchscreen kiosk featuring interviews of people with interesting food connections. People also can visit other area history museums with related displays and programming.

The exhibit was created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program.

For information, visit the history center, call 815-895-5762 or visit DeKalbCountyHistory.org.

vegetable and flower gardens, so Glidden tinkered with his wife’s hairpins and created the idea for barbed wire.

For information, call 815-756-7904 or email jessi@gliddenhomestead.org. – Shaw Local News Network

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will be on display at the DeKalb

Sycamore

Photo provided by the J.F. Glidden Homestead

The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center will host a “Flat Brindle” project workshop for patrons to create a cow doll.

LOOKING BACK

1924 – 100 YEARS AGO

Fire starting from sparks from the chimney damaged the home of Quarton Harrison on John Street to the extent of about $300 late yesterday afternoon, the flames getting headway before being discovered. A. W. Marvin came out of doors to see which way the wind was blowing, and glancing up to the chimney of the Harrison home saw the roof blazing. The south side of the roof was burned to some extent.

Many members of the DeKalb Garden club motored to Downers Grove today where they were privileged to inspect the Morton Arboretum, which is under construction there and will not be completed for a year or more. The Morton Arboretum will rival in magnitude even the famous Kew Gardens of London and the Arnold Arboretum of Boston. It will be situated on a 400-acre plot near Lisle, Ill.

Work was started today on the building for the filling station to be operated by Corey & Son on West Lincoln Highway, at the intersection of John Street. The ground was staked out this morning and it is expected that building operations will be pushed rapidly that the station may be opened at the earliest time. Work on the station at the east limits being erected by the Texaco company is being given the stucco finish today.

The school children of Waterman marched to the park Tuesday morning to see the small old-style engine which the Northern Pacific is sending to Chicago for exhibition purposes. Quite a crowd of curious spectators were also out. The little old-style engine presented a gay appearance in its new dress of paint. It passed through Waterman about ten o’clock and was followed about 15 minutes later by a modern up-to-date five drive wheel engine. John Mercer thought the old type vividly recalled old times to him as he rode on the first engine that went through Clinton Township in the year 1870.

A special meeting of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce has been called for Friday noon at the Innovation in order that a demonstration of the “talking and singing doll,” a product which it is proposed to manufacture in DeKalb, may be demonstrated to the business men. The invention and present owners of the device will be presented and submit

their proposition to members of the chamber. No stock will be sold or subscriptions presented at the meeting.

1949 – 75 YEARS AGO

The trustees of the Genoa Township Cemetery are requesting the public to co-operate with them in reducing traffic in the drives at the Genoa Cemetery during Memorial Day weekend by entering the cemetery on Sycamore Street and leaving by the Locust Street entrance.

Poppy Day will be observed on May 27 and 28, Friday and Saturday, when poppies will be sold by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries. Auxiliaries announce that 7,000 poppies, made by disabled veterans in the hospitals throughout the nation, have been sent to Sycamore to be sold. Only the veterans who made these poppies receive pay for this work and when the people of the community buy these poppies it is their way of thanking the service men for what they did for the entire nation.

Words of four letters and less made-up 50 percent of adult writing, a professor of education reveals. Dr. Ernest Horn, professor of education at the University of Iowa, in an article for Childcraft books, writes that I, the, and, to, a, you, of, in, we and for make up about 25 percent of adult writing. Horn based his article on a survey of 5,000,000 words written by adults. However, Horn said the average American 6-year-old has a 2,000-word vocabulary.

The Flying Farmers are taking to the air again. This time it’s to the service at the

Suydam Methodist Church five miles northeast of Leland and six miles northwest of Sandwich along Route 23 on Sunday, May 22.

Monday afternoon of each week has been selected as the time by the Odd Fellows, and the fire and police departments when boys and girls may have scotchlite tape put on their bicycles. As a safety measure for those riding bicycles, the Odd Fellows have donated the tape to put on the bikes so that they may be seen at night by motorists.

The railroad “boxcar miracle” is easing the housing shortage in southern Idaho. Homeless persons are buying abandoned boxcars at from $75 to $100. The weather-proof old cars are then transported to a home site. A cement foundation makes them livable. Rail boxcar “homeowners” say the wheels have salvage value. It takes only a few hundred dollars to convert a boxcar to a home.

Over 200 attended the open house at the Hinckley Grade School at which time all the new improvements were admired and approved.

1974 – 50 YEARS AGO

Most of the 40 or so persons who attended last night’s public hearing on the proposed bypass road sat and listened. But of those who spoke, most were against the road. Two main objections surfaced at the hearing, held by the County Board’s Highway Committee to get citizen input to help it make its recommendation to the full County Board. The main objections were: Cost of

the nine and one-half mile road should not be borne entirely by the county and maintenance of existing county roads would suffer it the bypass road were built.

Memorial Day, 1974, is becoming a very difficult day to remember. Confusion reigns, with much of the public asking “When is Memorial Day?” Traditionally, the holiday falls on May 30. However, changes in federal and state law created a situation in which the federal government observes May 27 as a legal holiday and Illinois observes Memorial Day on May 30.

Who will succeed Mel Shaw as lieutenant in charge of corrections in the sheriff’s department? According to sheriff’s Merit Commission regulations, only department members who have been sergeants for at least two years are eligible. In DeKalb County, only four are eligible. They are Roger Davis, Roger Scott, Harold Overton and George B. Shaw, all patrol sergeants.

1999 – 25 YEARS AGO

For the last three years, residents of The Meadows subdivision have seen their homes devalued and were forced to pay hundreds of dollars of flood insurance annually, all because of a paperwork error. The nightmare ended this week when the Federal Emergency Management Agency did what The Meadows residents and city officials have been begging it to do all along. FEMA removed the DeKalb subdivision from the floodplain, not by building a dam or putting the houses on stilts, but by changing the lines on a map.

Mutual expansion plans have worked to benefit Vencor Hospital and neighboring St. Mary’s School. A land swap between the two organizations was approved at last Monday’s Sycamore city council meeting. Vencor gave up its administration building site in exchange for two houses on Edwards Street.

Volunteers are needed to help paint history on a downtown wall. The DeKalb Mural Project is continuing to seek input from the community about the topic and design of the mural, which will be painted on the west wall of the old Chronicle building on the corner of First Street and Lincoln Highway. The mural will be painted later this summer.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

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Junction Eating Place on Lincoln Highway in DeKalb is seen in January 1984.

YEP awards $17,177 in grants to help area youth

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SYCAMORE – Youth Engaged in Philanthropy recently awarded $17,177 in youth impact grants to area nonprofits that provide services to residents in DeKalb County.

Thirteen community and nonprofit organizations received grants for various youth-serving projects and programs in DeKalb County.

“Our goal in YEP is to improve the quality of life for youth in DeKalb County, and I believe the grants we awarded this year do just that. These dollars support great causes in the short term and for the future,” student member and grants chair Riley Collins said in a news release.

2024 YEP grant recipients:

• Barb Food Mart – $2,268 to buy hygiene products, bags and stickers for the Fresh Start Initiative at DeKalb High School.

• Children’s Community Theatre –$1,650 to provide an opportunity for youth to participate in a live theater “Mary Poppins Jr.” performance.

• DeKalb County Community Gardens – $300 to buy art and building supplies to create a youth collaborative garden mural.

• DeKalb School District 428 – $1,858 to buy supplies for a brain architecture game to help school staff and educators better understand youth brain development.

• DeKalb Police Department – $1,250 to buy art supplies, games and other materials needed for the summer Fun Jam in the Park events.

• Flewellin Memorial Library –$1,650 to support a summer reading program, “Read Renew Repeat,” for youth in the community.

• Family Service Agency – $1,702 to

provide program supplies, transportation and materials for a youth summer camp.

• Genoa Township Park District –$800 to buy Nerf Battle supplies for community youth events.

• Genoa-Kingston School District 424 – $774 to support media equipment purchases for G-K communication high school interns to use as they learn and grow in the field.

• Kishwaukee Family YMCA –$1,000 to buy a Gaga ball pit and a large portable Bluetooth speaker for family

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events, roller skating and other youth events. The grant excludes requested sand and balls.

• Neighbors’ House – $1,300 to buy books, learning games and other educational materials used in the After School Kids Club.

• Opportunity DeKalb – $1,000 to support a youth opportunity in which they can develop entrepreneurial skills.

• RAMP – $1,625 to fund RAMP’s Fast Track and Project SEARCH program supplies and workbooks.

As a youth-led committee of the DeKalb County Community Foundation, YEP exists to familiarize high school students in DeKalb County with local nonprofits, grantmaking and philanthropy. The program builds up to a final meeting at which members are responsible for reviewing grant applications and distributing more than $14,000 into the community.

After recommendations are determined, the organization presents its grant decisions to the DCCF board of directors for final approval. This year’s YEP committee comprises 80 high school students from 10 schools in DeKalb County.

To learn more, visit dekalbccf.org/ yep or contact Noah Nordbrock at 815748-5383 or noah@dekalbccf.org.

Photo provided by DeKalb County Community Foundation Youth Engaged in Philanthropy distributed impact grants during its May meeting.

‘Pumpkins Around the World’ is 2024 fest theme

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – The 2024 Sycamore Pumpkin Festival is going global –thanks to a winning theme chosen by a North Grove Elementary School fourth grader.

Samuel Schwartz was declared the 2024 Sycamore Pumpkin Festival theme contest winner for his idea, “Pumpkins Around the World.” Schwartz was recognized this week on the steps of the DeKalb County Courthouse by organizers of the annual fall affair.

“A lot of people would like things around the world,” Schwartz said. “Like making a Paris out of a pumpkin.”

Schwartz, 9, also received $50 for his top award. As part of his accolades, he’ll get to help cut the giant ceremonial cake at the opening day of the festival and also ride as grand marshal in the Pumpkin Parade. This year’s festival will run Oct. 23 through Oct. 27.

2024 Sycamore Pumpkin Festival theme contest finalists (from left) Jaxson Ruby, a first grader from South Prairie Elementary, Samuel Schwartz, a fourth grader from North Grove Elementary, and Leo Berek, a fourth grader from West Elementary, pose May 15 outside the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore. Schwartz’s theme, “Pumpkins Around the World,” is the winner.

mentary, were named semi-finalists, winning $25 each for their efforts. They also will be featured in Sycamore Pumpkin Festival activities in October.

Pumpkin Festival Committee President Cole Regnery said the submitted themes were “as always, fantastic.”

“The students here just do such a great job. ‘Pumpkins Around the World’ was the winner, but it wasn’t by a wide margin,” Regnery said. “All the honorable mentions, and everybody else who showed up today, and everybody who didn’t show up today had great themes.”

Schwartz’s father, Nathan Schwartz, who also is the DeKalb County Engineer, said he is proud of his son and his family’s excitement for the festival has only grown.

Sycamore Pumpkin Festival theme contest committee chair Brandi Voigt said the committee received 75 theme contest entries from seven area schools. Entries were submitted from North, North Grove, South Prairie, Southeast and West elementary schools, as well as Corner Stone Christian Academy, St. Mary’s Catholic School and home-schooled students.

the theme contest. The essay contest is sponsored by the Sycamore Kiwanis Club.

Of the more than six dozen entries, 10 ideas were selected as finalists for

Leo Berek, a fourth grader from West Elementary, and Jaxson Ruby, a first grader from South Prairie Ele -

“We come up with so many great ideas during the year, particularly right after Pumpkin Fest, of what we want to do next year, and then in the month leading up to Pumpkin Fest we forget all of those,” Nathan Schwartz said. “We’re always struggling, so we’re really excited that Sam got to have his topic selected because we actually started an idea box, so we won’t forget those. So we might have half a dozen pumpkins out there this year.”

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Bears legend to help open marijuana dispensary

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DeKALB – DeKalb’s second recreational marijuana dispensary is celebrating its grand opening May 23, with some help from a familiar face to Chicago Bears fans: former quarterback Jim McMahon.

NuEra cannabis dispensary, 818 W. Lincoln Highway in the Junction Shopping Center, will host a public grand opening with a ribbon-cutting at 5:15 p.m. May 23, following by a special signing event with McMahon from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., according to a news release.

McMahon’s Bears’ legacy was cemented when he played quarterback for the 1985 Super Bowl champions. He also is a brand founder for Revenant cannabis, according to nuEra.

“One of the most exciting things about nuEra DeKalb is that we were able to design it to be an experience. We have an awesome range of accessories from handmade glass to top of the line rigs, from apparel to fun knick

knacks for cannabis aficionados; we have art by the incredible local muralist Katie Lukes; we have a place to sit, ask questions, browse, learn and

weekend discounts one day early.

The 5,000-square-foot dispensary moved into the spot formerly home to Book World. Since the move, the space has undergone renovations aided by a $25,000 grant awarded in March from the city of DeKalb’s Architectural Improvement Program.

The building also was upgraded with security features according to city code which also requires the security to be approved by the DeKalb Police Department.

The city’s grant also went to help improve accessibility to the space’s bathrooms and entry, along with electrical, mechanical and plumbing upgrades, Laura Jaramillo Bernal, the dispensary’s chief operating officer told the DeKalb City Council in March.

Once it opens, NuEra Cannabis will become the second of two recreational dispensaries operating in DeKalb and DeKalb County. Excelleaf opened at 305 E. Locust St. in downtown DeKalb in November.

roam,” Divina Capellupo, head of retail operations for nuEra, said in the release.

NuEra also will offer Memorial Day

NuEra Cannabis runs and operates several dispensaries in Illinois, including locations in Aurora, Chicago, East Peoria, Pekin, Urbana and Champaign.

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A nuEra exit bag is handed to a customer at one of nuEra dispensary’s locations. NuEra will open its DeKalb location at 818 W. Lincoln Highway in The Junction Shopping Center on May 23.

Panduit to uproot DeKalb operations to Indiana

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – Illinois-based Panduit will close its DeKalb warehouse and move that operation to Indiana in 2025, a company official told Shaw Local News Network.

The Tinley Park-based manufacturer of electrical infrastructure will uproot its roughly 600,000-square-foot DeKalb warehouse, 1700 E. Fairview Drive, around spring 2025, said Dawn Leach, global brand manager at Panduit.

Leach said the company’s leadership determined DeKalb is no longer in its longterm plans. She said the Indiana location was chosen because of its proximity to the company’s headquarters.

She said Panduit plans to support its employees in the transition.

“Unfortunately, as we have informed our DeKalb employees, this move will impact our team in DeKalb, with the current plan of workforce reductions occurring in stages as we get closer to the new warehouse being ready,” Leach said. “That said, we are committed to trying to put all of our impacted DeKalb team members in the best position possible under the circumstances, which includes providing them the opportunity to apply for roles at our other locations, including in Merrillville and the Chicagoland area, and, if necessary, outplacement support.”

Panduit has been a longtime fixture located near the ChicagoWest Business Center having first opened its doors in August 1998. The location has seen a wave of new activity around it over the years, with major developments com-

ing on line such as Meta, Amazon and Ferrara Candy.

The new Indiana warehouse and distribution center, once completed, is expected to open its doors at 425,000 square feet, with another 175,000 square feet for future expansion.

Leach said the decision was not made lightly.

“After evaluating different options, the company then made the difficult, but strategic decision to build a newstate-of-the-art warehouse and distribution center in Merrillville, Ind., USA,” Leach said. “This investment will improve our ability to meet the needs of our customers while maintaining a strategic presence in the Midwest.”

Leach said remaining in the city of DeKalb was not a viable option, according to the company.

“As Panduit continues to grow and upgrade its manufacturing capabilities, locations, and processes, we needed to ensure that our distribution network has the necessary technology and capabilities to match those growing needs,” Leach said. “As we assessed the DeKalb warehouse, we realized that it required a significant amount of updating and wouldn’t be able to meet our growing needs.

Megann Horstead Panduit is seen April 29 at 1700 E. Fairview Drive, in DeKalb.

Sycamore Middle School names April students of the month

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International Cultural Exchange Services names new local coordinator in Cortland CORTLAND – The International Cultural Exchange Services, which helps foreign-exchange students connect with local families, recently welcomed April Fullerton as its new local coordinator.

Fullerton will work with international high school students and host families in Cortland and the surrounding area, according to a news release.

Fullerton is seeking host families for the 2024 school year. Exchange students will live as part of the host family. Students can participate in family activities, follow host family rules and help with chores. The students have their own medical insurance and money for personal expenses. Host families provide students room and board and parental guidance.

Fullerton will be available to answer questions, give advice and provide students and host families general support.

The ICES is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting peace through increased international awareness and understanding through cultural sharing experience. For information, email afullerton@icesusa.org.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF DEKALBSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS

Planet Home Lending, LLC

Plaintiff, vs Kathy L. Ehr; Brian K. Hausler; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants

Defendants, 22 FC 96

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of DeKalb County will on Thursday June 13, 2024, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 19-26-277-003.

Commonly known as 939 N. Wolfe St., Sandwich, IL 60548

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 ho urs, by certified funds No refunds The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr James P. Palazzolo at Plaintiff's Attorney, Potestivo & Associates P.C. 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. 315652 ADC SHERIFF I3243330

Published in The MidWeek, May 8, 15, 22, 2024

For information call Mr James P. Palazzolo at Plaintiff's Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200.

315652 ADC SHERIFF I3243330

Published in The MidWeek, May 8, 15, 22, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS National Faith Homebuyers PLAINTIFF Vs Daniel Gordon Jacobson; et al DEFENDANTS No 2023FC000129 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 05/09/2024, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on June 27 2024 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 08-23-409-006

Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 928 E Lincoln Hwy, Units 1, 2, 3, & 4 DeKalb, IL 60115

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

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

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

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

DeKalb, IL 60115

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

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

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates P.C. 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-22-08151. I3244298

Published in The MidWeek, May 22, 29, 2024 June 5, 2024

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 14-22-08151.

I3244298

Published in The MidWeek, May 22, 29, 2024 June 5, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALBSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF DEKALBSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS

Planet Home Lending, LLC

Plaintiff, vs Kathy L. Ehr; Brian K. Hausler; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants

Defendants, 22 FC 96 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of DeKalb County will on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

THE EAST HALF OF LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 2 OF CHAMPLIN'S AND HOTTE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SANDWICH, DEKALB COUNTY ILLINOIS.

P.I.N. 19-26-277-003. Commonly known as 939 N. Wolfe St Sandwich, IL 60548

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 ho urs, by certified funds No refunds The property will NOT be open for inspection.

for inspection.

For information call Mr James P. Palazzolo at Plaintiff's Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. 315652 ADC SHERIFF I3243330

Published in The MidWeek, May 8, 15, 22, 2024

EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL ALL OF THAT PORTION AS DESCRIBED IN THE WARRANTY DEED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FILED MAY 20 1991 DOCUMENT NO. 91004451, DEKALB COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS OFFICE PIN 08-23-409-006

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).

Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 928 E Lincoln Hwy, Units 1, 2, 3, & 4

DeKalb, IL 60115

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 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.

For information call Mr James P. Palazzolo at Plaintiff's Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. 315652 ADC SHERIFF I3243330

Published in The MidWeek, May 8, 15, 22, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS National Faith Homebuyers PLAINTIFF Vs Daniel Gordon Jacobson; et al DEFENDANTS No 2023FC000129 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 05/09/2024, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on June 27 2024 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: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 IN H.D. HUNT'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DEKALB ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 103 ON APRIL 4, 1892 SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL, ALL OF THAT PORTION AS DESCRIBED IN THE WARRANTY DEED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FILED MAY 20 1991 DOCUMENT NO. 91004451, DEKALB COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS OFFICE PIN 08-23-409-006

Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 928 E Lincoln Hwy, Units 1, 2, 3, & 4

DeKalb, IL 60115

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 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 14-22-08151 I3244298

Published in The MidWeek, May 22, 29, 2024 June 5, 2024

P.C. 223

Planet Home Lending, LLC Plaintiff, vs Kathy L. Ehr; Brian K. Hausler; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, 22 FC 96 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of DeKalb County will on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE EAST HALF OF LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 2 OF CHAMPLIN'S AND HOTTE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SANDWICH, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 19-26-277-003. Commonly known as 939 N. Wolfe St., Sandwich, IL 60548 The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 ho urs, by certified funds No refunds The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr James P. Palazzolo at Plaintiff's Attorney, Potestivo & Associates

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

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 14-22-08151 I3244298