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WEEK IN REVIEW Sycamore mayor to pick acting city manager

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – An acting Sycamore city manager will soon be appointed by the mayor and City Council later this month after the current city manager’s near departure.

Maggie Peck, human and administrative resources director for the city of Sycamore, said city officials are looking to wait for a new mayor to take his seat following the April 6 consolidated election, since the city potentially could have new aldermen by then as well. She said the plan so far is for the new council to start the new permanent city manager selection process after May 1.

“What that looks like, there is some

uncertainty,” Peck said about specific timelines beyond the May 1 date.

In the meantime, Peck said, Sycamore Mayor Curt Lang will recommend appointing an acting city manager at the next City Council meeting scheduled for 7 p.m.

Feb. 15. She said Lang already has reviewed contenders for the acting city manager position and has someone selected already, although she and Lang declined comment to name the anticipated appointee on Feb. 1.

The update comes after the DeKalb County Board officially voted during its Jan. 20 meeting to appoint Sycamore City Manager Brian Gregory as the next county administrator starting March 1.

That followed Gregory being named the recommended appointment for the job during the county’s Jan. 13 executive

committee meeting.

Gary Hanson, who retired as the county’s administrator and is serving as interim, retired Dec. 31 after 37 years of service with the county, which included him working as the county’s finance director and later the county’s administrator, according to county documents. In November, the County Board unanimously approved keeping Hanson on board on an interim basis between his retirement date and the starting date of his successor with a pay rate of $92.20 per hour.

Sycamore City Council members and city staff have not yet explicitly addressed the next steps in filling the city manager position in an interim or permanent basis before March 1 during any open meetings thus far.

Luebke to run as write-in for township supervisor

By KELSEY RETTKE

krettke@shawmedia.com DEKALB TOWNSHIP – Democrat Jim Luebke will run as a write-in candidate for the April 6 race for DeKalb Township supervisor after a failed battle to get on the ballot.

Luebke’s announcement came Jan. 29 after an unsuccessful virtual court hearing in front of DeKalb County Judge Bradley Waller to appeal DeKalb Township Clerk Kevin Flavin’s decision to not certify his petition for the supervisor ballot after a paperwork error led to controversy in the township clerk’s office. Longtime Township Clerk Lynn Kunde resigned mid-January after serving in the role since 2005 after she refused to make a decision on whether or not to certify his ballot upon

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realizing he’d neglected to turn in a receipt for his Statement of Economic Interest, a requirement needed to certify ballots.

In response, Luebke filed a lawsuit against the township, Flavin and Township Supervisor Nancy Teboda alleging unfair treatment in light of what his attorney, Anna Wilhelmi, argued was a lack of notification that something was missing during the objection period for ballot certification.

“Yesterday I went to court seeking justice, not only for myself but for the voters of DeKalb Township, in the end we were met with only the cold injustice of a rigid legal process,” Luebke said Jan. 29 in a statement. “Rather than begin a costly appeal to a higher court, I will take my appeal directly to the voters of DeKalb Township, the ultimate power in our elec-

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toral system. The voters deserve a fair election with a choice for DeKalb Township supervisor, I am calling on them to make their voices heard.”

Although he’d ruled it out initially in lieu of an attempt to get his name officially on the township April 6 consolidated election ballot, Luebke confirmed Jan. 29 he’ll still seek office as a write-in candidate, meaning his name will not appear on the ballot, but voters wishing to place their bets on him will still be able to vote for him by writing his name, spelled correctly, in the write-in spot in April.

Luebke’s bid for office will remain unofficially contested, as Mary Hess, a current township trustee, will also seek the role. Her candidacy was certified by the township clerk’s office, confirmed township attorney Brad Stewart.

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ON THE COVER Jon Miller of Sycamore is served the mesquite ribeye he ordered at Nat’s on Maple in Sycamore from server Nayeli Jasso. Although the restaurant will not be open on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, it will be open Feb. 13 and will offer specials then. See story, page 6.

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THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – DeKalb County health officials and a local health care system have begun contacting eligible patients to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments.

Northwestern Medicine is identifying and contacting patients from high hardship ZIP codes who are older than 78 to invite them to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments, according to a news release from the DeKalb County Health Department.

Vaccination opportunities will be extended to more patients based on criteria that prioritizes the most vulnerable and as vaccine supply becomes more readily available.

Established patients who have a MyNM account will receive an email inviting them to schedule an appointment. Those who do not have a MyNM account will be contacted by phone, text message or email.

The update comes after the state of Illinois announced Jan. 25 vaccine appointments will start to open up for those in the Phase 1b vaccination group, which includes several sectors of front-line essential workers and people 65 and older. DeKalb County

receive county health department COVID-19 vaccine alerts will only receive an email when they are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, with a registration link for specific clinic dates. Based on the available vaccine doses for the week, DCHD staff then use the notification system to determine the number of emails with the allotted doses for the week, based on age and registration date.

The county health department’s vaccine notification system is not set up to send out regular updates and or timelines for vaccine availability, according to the release. The public can register on the health department’s website to receive weekly newsletter updates and to remain up to date on Mark Busch file photo – mbusch@shawmedia.com vaccine efforts.

Syringes filled with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine wait to be used in DeKalb.

The health department and Northwestern Medicine do not accept walkbegan vaccinating people 75 and old- lations vary. in appointments for receiving the er with very limited appointments Although a person may be eligible COVID-19 vaccine at this time and last week, according to the release. to receive the vaccine, however, the registration is required for health deHealth officials anticipate it like- current demand is higher than the partment appointments. ly will take months to vaccinate all vaccine availability in the county For information on vaccines and those in Phase 1b who choose to re- and vaccine supply still is limited. vaccine availability and to sign up ceive the vaccine with the current “The goal is to vaccinate all people for DeKalb County COVID-19 vaclimited vaccine supply. The transi- who choose to receive the vaccine, cine availability alerts, visit health. tion into Phase 1b will look different but it will take time,” health officials dekalbcounty.org/about/coronavifrom county to county, as vaccination wrote in the release. rus/covid-19-vaccination/ or email plans, available resources and popuThose who have registered to COVID19@dekalbcounty.org.

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OC Creative named chamber Business of the Year

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

DeKALB – Brian Oster credits the community as the deciding factor that led to him buying a business in DeKalb five years ago.

Oster is the creative director and president of OC Creative, an advertising agency that specializes in video production, website design and branding. On Feb. 4, OC Creative was named the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Business of the Year.

“This is the best community I’ve ever been a part of, and … we’re committed to the community,” Oster said.

The announcement came during the annual meeting of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. During the virtual event, the recipients of the Nonprofit Organization Award and the Ambassador of the Year Award also were announced.

After OC Creative was announced as this year’s award recipient, Oster thanked his wife, Amy, who is the business’ vice president, and his hardworking staff of nine. He described his initial reaction of winning the award as “being humble and honored, excited to continue to give back and be involved in the community.”

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The team at DeKalb-based OC Creative was named 2020 Business of the Year by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce during a virtual ceremony Feb. 4. from DeKalb County,” Oster said.

“DeKalb’s got potential. Let’s see what we can do together. ... There’s so much diversity and leadership in the community. I’m excited for us as a business because we won the award, but I’m more excited to see where we as a community go in the future.”

The Business of the Year Award is given to a business that has had exceptional involvement with the DeKalb

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Other nominees included 94.9 WDKB Midwest Family Broadcasting, Clean USA, Gurukrupa Indian Grocery & Copy Services and Pest Control Consultants.

The 2021 Nonprofit Organization Award was given to DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau.

This award is given to a nonprofit that has had a significant impact on the community, including but not limited to job creation, collaboration in the community, philanthropy outside the organization, DeKalb Chamber involvement and social impact within the local community over the past three years.

Other nominees included DeKalb County Community Gardens, Kishwaukee United Way, Opportunity House and Voluntary Action Center.

“We are honored and certainly amongst a great group of nominees,” said Cydney Wessel, DeKalb County YSB executive director. “It’s amazing to me all the wonderful nonprofits throughout the county that really meet so many needs. Certainly, this year was unlike any other.”

DeKalb County YSB also is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

“We’re really taking this 50th anniversary year as an opportunity to look at

what we’re doing, what we’re doing well, but more importantly, look at where we can go in the future,” Wessel said.

Shawn Lowe, program director of 94.9 WDKB, was named the Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Ambassador of the Year.

For a list of previous years’ award winners, visit the DeKalb Chamber website.

In his concluding speech, Matt Duffy, DeKalb Chamber executive director, spoke of the difficulties and the success stories of the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“As we look back at 2020, I think we’ll all agree it’s definitely going to be a year to remember,” he said. “Some may think it’s because of all the challenges that the year brought; however, what I will remember most is how this community continues to respond in the face of adversity.

“With all great challenges come great success stories,” he said. “Our membership is full of those stories, and I hope those are what will continue to be shared.”

For information about the chamber and to view videos created about the nonprofit organization and business of the year award nominees, visit www. dekalb.org.

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SYCAMORE – Making others feel special and loved is part of Michelle Schulz’s job every day, not only on Valentine’s Day. Schulz is the manager of Kar-Fre Flowers, 1126 E. State St. in Sycamore.

Schulz, her sister Kris Wrenn, and their staff have been busy preparing for Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, which falls on a Sunday this year.

The florist shop is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Orders can be placed online at www.karfreflorist. com, by calling 815-895-6558 or by visiting the shop. Valentine’s Day orders should be placed by noon Saturday, Feb. 13.

Schulz spoke to MidWeek reporter Katrina Milton about Kar-Fre Flowers, business during the pandemic and the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday.

Milton: Tell me about Kar-Fre Flowers.

Schulz: The business was started by

my parents, Karen and Fred Rhynders, 48 years ago in August 1972. My dad helps sometimes with the bookwork, but they are both now retired.

Now the business is run by my sister, Kris Wrenn, and I. Our shop’s first Valentine’s Day was in 1973, and my dad took me out of school that day to help run deliveries. I fell in love with what we did, making our customers happy. Flowers are a great way to share some happiness and bring joy to others’ lives.

Milton: What is Valentine’s Day like at your shop?

Schulz: Roses are always the hot

pick on Valentine’s Day, whether it’s one rose, six, a dozen or more.

It doesn’t have to be roses on Valentine’s Day. We can make something unique, something special that reflects your loved one. … February is a little gloomier, snowier and colder, so spring flowers like tulips with bright colors are also very popular. Spring flowers remind us that spring is coming and make us a little more hopeful about nice weather.

Milton: How can people place an order?

Schulz: Orders can be placed online

or by calling. Our shop is also open.

Placing an order earlier is better. On our website, you can see pictures of the beautiful bouquets and some other gifts, like teddy bears, that we offer.

We partner with The Confectionary to offer chocolates as an add-on.

Milton: Why is buying from a florist different than a grocery store?

Schulz: We do everything possible,

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Michelle Schulz organizes one of the Valentine’s Day displays Feb. 4 at Kar-Fre Flowers in Sycamore. joy. Flowers pick people’s spirits up.

They make people feel loved, remembered and cared about.

Flower farms, including the Dutch tulip market in Holland, have sporadically closed due to COVID-19.

everything within our power, to make our flowers last as long as possible.

We water our flowers with a floral preservative to make them last as long as possible. Nothing makes us happier than receiving photos from customers whose flowers have lasted weeks. …

All of our trucks are preheated. Tropical flowers like warmer temperatures, at least 40 to 50 degrees. We wrap the flowers in poly bags, deliver them in a warm truck and get them delivered to the recipient as soon as possible. We don’t deliver our flowers in a box, and our bouquets are made by professional designers. Making our customers and the flowers’ recipients happy is what matters the most to us.

Milton: How has the pandemic impacted your business?

Schulz: Initially, we shut down

in March and then it was just my husband, my sister and me. We had to let our crew go for five weeks, but they came back on May 1. During that time, we were fortunate to have the community’s support. During the pandemic, there haven’t been as many events. Weddings have been smaller and funerals have changed. People are choosing to have smaller celebrations. … We’ve done everything we can to make our delivery drivers and our customers as safe as possible. It’s all about adapting and evolving.

Milton: Will this Valentine’s Day be different?

Schulz: This Valentine’s Day will be

a little different, especially because it’s on a Sunday. I think a lot of people will be celebrating on Friday by sending Milton: Do customers have to order flowers to work. Orders can be deliva large bouquet? ered or picked up on Saturday. We’ll Schulz: You can get a big bouquet, or you can get something smaller. You be closed Sunday, Valentine’s Day. We can also send flowers nationwide, takcan also just buy flowers without a ing orders and sending them to florists vase. It’s $7.75 for a carnation, greenin other towns. We will be keeping an ery, a bow and a vase. It’s not about how much money you spend; it’s about eye on the weather. A snowstorm can impact travel and how quickly we remaking a loved one feel special. Sending flowers is a way to spread love and ceive flower shipments from Chicago.

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Ellwood Steak and Fish House, 2219 Sycamore Road in DeKalb, will offer Valentine’s Day specials on Sunday, Feb. 14.

LOVE CONNECTION Restaurants prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day during the pandemic

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

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on and Candace Miller of Sycamore are looking forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day this year.

“We almost always go out on Valentine’s Day,” Jon Miller said.

“Although we’ll be out of state, we’ll be celebrating with friends.”

“It’s been a tough year with the pandemic, and it’s nice to go out, try something new and feel special,” Candace Miller said. “It’s nice to get out of the house and support local businesses and restaurants.”

According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, 52% of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending a total of $21.8 billion.

Of those surveyed, 73% said that celebrating Valentine’s Day is important even though there is a worldwide pandemic. Only 24% plan to gift their loved one with an evening out, the

lowest in the survey’s history, but 41% said they will plan a special dinner or celebration at home.

Local restaurant owners have been preparing for the holiday, following Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois mitigation plan. Phase 4 allows restaurants to serve diners inside with up to 25% capacity.

Mary Wilson, an owner of Hillside Restaurant in DeKalb, describes Valentine’s Day as “the most romantic day of the year” and displays antique heart decorations at the restaurant.

In addition to its regular menu, Hillside will serve Valentine’s Day specials, including steak, jambalaya and shrimp. The “Lasagna for Lovers” special features beef or vegetarian lasagna for two, homemade soup or salad, rolls and butter and a heartshaped cherry chocolate cake.

“Reservations are important because of capacity limits, but people can still get it to go or curbside orders,” Wilson said. “The holiday is

all about love. We love our customers and we hope they love us, too. We all could use a little more love this year.”

Nat’s on Maple in Sycamore will be closed on Valentine’s Day but will offer specials on Saturday. Specials include beef medallions and shrimp as a surf-and-turf option, a homemade cheesecake with chocolate-covered strawberries and a Valentini martini, made with Tito’s handmade vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur and Godiva chocolate liqueur.

“Although we’re usually closed on Sundays, we usually open on Valentine’s Day, just not this year due to the pandemic and being short staffed,” said Judie Gaytan, restaurant general manager. “We’ll offer specials to help celebrate the holiday.

Normally, we don’t do reservations for parties less than five people, but most of our customers come in a pair on Valentine’s Day.” Bill Hristakos, owner of Ellwood Steak and Fish House in DeKalb, said

Valentine’s Day is usually one of his restaurant’s busiest days of the year, but he “doesn’t know what to expect this year” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reservations are required at the restaurant on the holiday, and dinner specials for two will be offered.

“Usually we’re at full capacity and it’s a very busy day at our restaurant,” Hristakos said. “This year will be a little different since we have limited capacity. We will still be offering carryouts, too.”

Hristakos said he is “looking forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, especially since there is a pandemic.”

“Valentine’s Day is a celebration, and I think we could all use something happy, a reason to celebrate right now,” he said. “That’s what we’re here for as a restaurant, to accommodate that. We want our customers to enjoy the romantic atmosphere, with flowers on the table and a special dinner with the one you love.”

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Nancy Miller has been singing in the choir at Sycamore United Methodist Church for 65 years.

Miller celebrates 65 years in SUMC choir THE MIDWEEK Nancy Miller started singing in the adult choir at Sycamore United Methodist freshman year of high school and never stopped – until this pandemic pause. But even now her voice will be heard in the virtual choir that premieres at 5 p.m. Feb. 13 and 8:30 and 10 a.m. Feb. 14.

Miller has sung for about eight directors at SUMC, including Margaret Lair, Dell Lohr, Ruth Balch, Earl Lossel, David Aldis, current director Bev Rauch and Al Brand, who was a special source of encouragement. After high school choir and madrigals were done, adult choir at the church gave her a venue to continue to enjoy her love of music, fellowship with other singers and anthems based on biblical concepts. She has seen how the choir has brought joy to so many.

She also has sung in two buildings – the former Methodist church at Somonauk and Elm streets, and the current structure at 160 Johnson Ave. She has been involved in more than 100 productions, sang solos and made

good friends, such as Carol Keneway, a 56-year member who she performed duets with. She also was there during the campaign to raise money for the majestic pipe organ.

Miller and her husband, Gene, are longtime farmers in Sycamore, and they have many family members in the area as well. And as for the pandemic, while Miller can’t wait to get back to singing as a group, she and about 30 other singers and musicians practiced at home, and then came to church one at a time to record the song “One Flame,” which will premiere Transfiguration weekend. Intern Cory Nordine is doing the technical work, assisted by staff member Jim McCue. Craig Fritz is the choir pianist, and Chanette Oeser and Becca Rome enhanced the piece with flute and trumpet. Ashley Fitzwater and Jessica Ondracek provided the strings.

SUMC is open for in-person worship for up to 50 people per service, and people can sign up at 815-895-9113.

The services are also available to view on Facebook, YouTube and the church website at www.sycamoreumc.org.

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DeKalb Library to highlight Black authors for Black History Month DeKALB – In honor of Black History Month, the DeKalb Public Library is highlighting children’s literature written

by African Americans and other people of the African diaspora.

Videos featuring community members reading a children’s book will be posted on the library’s website, YouTube channel and Facebook throughout the month.

A few of the guest readers include: • Sean T. Frazier – Northern Illinois University athletic director • Thomas Hammock – NIU head football coach • Ray Gooden – NIU head volleyball coach • Kenyae Majors – NIU track and field student-athlete • Haley Hoppe – NIU women’s soccer student-athlete • Janae’ Poisson – NIU women’s basketball student-athlete “NIU athletics is proud to partner with the DeKalb Public Library during Black History Month through the ‘Highlighting Black Voices’ program,” Sean T. Frazier, NIU associate vice president and director of athletics, said in a news release. “What a great opportunity to highlight books

written by Black authors for children in our community.

“Although we couldn’t read to the kids in person this year, I had a lot of fun recording the book as a guest reader, and I know our coaches and student-athletes felt the same,” he said in the release.

The library will also post interviews with other community members from government and business sectors.

For information, contact Laura at lauraw@dkpl.org or 815-756-9568, ext. 3350.

St. Peter’s schedules Ash Wednesday services SYCAMORE – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will begin Lenten Services by offering the Holy Eucharist with imposition of ashes at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 17.

Masks will be required and social distancing will be followed.

For those unable to attend the services, “Ashes to Go” will be offered from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the church.

Masks will be required. The ashes are a sign of penitence and a reminder of mortality and are imposed with the sign of the cross.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is located at 218 Somonauk St. in Sycamore.

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Men admire a pretty face, a good figure, but most of all the happy, healthy, contented woman, as beauty fades and the figure will change. Women who are troubled with backache, headaches, those dreadful dragging sensations, and nervous irritability, cannot hope to be popular and advancement in either home, business or social life is impossible. The cause of these troubles, however, yields quickly to Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, as it is a natural restorative for such conditions and dispels effectually all those distressing symptoms.

A lot of shoes were stolen from a C.B. & Q. train Saturday night and hidden under the snow fence just out of Shabbona.

When found, the company was notified and when near Savanna in this state, the crew discovered the loss. They were billed from New York City to a point in Idaho. Sheriff Decker suggested that the goods be replaced in their hiding place because the thieves would be sure to return and get them. Four railroad detectives did this, but at midnight they went home. Of course the thieves would not call for them before 12. The small hours of the morning would be the time and so while the shoes have been recovered, the thieves escaped.

Robert McCann, little son of Mr. and Mrs. John McCann, was sick a couple of days last week and when his mother asked him one morning if he was going to get up for his breakfast he told her to bring his breakfast to bed with him “like his daddy does.” Little Robert has recovered from the slight cold which was the cause of his illness.

J.W. Concidine, night desk sergeant at the police station, has been named custodian of the memorial clock, and every Thursday the clock is to be wound and correctly set if it is not telling time in accordance with other timekeepers of the city.

salary of the clerk was raised to $600 per year with the requirement that he be in the office seven hours a week.

Apollo 14’s astronauts accelerated down a precision course to a landing in the South Pacific today with “a wealth of information” from the moon and new proof of man’s ability to explore the unknown.

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Bell Restaurant and DeKalb Ice Cream shop, Lincoln Highway and Fourth Street, north side. Thanks to the Joiner History Room for the photo.

1946 – 75 YEARS AGO The first rural call for the DeKalb fire company this year came in last night, but, fortunately, it did not prove serious.

A roof fire three miles from the city on the Gurler Road drew the firemen to the Hans Lavene home owned by Axel Skoglund. The call came in at about 5:30 o’clock. Sparks from the chimney are thought to have caused the call. A small hole was burned in the roof. Firemen quickly ended the blaze and thereby once again proved the value of the community truck. Such a fire might have been serious had it gained a start and had the people been forced to wait for buckets to do the job.

It looks very much as if there might be some skating at the Anaconda rink. The rink had been ready for several weeks, but the weather failed. With yesterday’s nippy wind and continued chill through the night, it was thought a try at flooding might be made today, if it did not turn mild again.

Alice McQueen was hostess at this week’s meeting of the South Grove Home Bureau. Ten members and seven guests enjoyed a bountiful pot luck dinner, the main feature of which was a beautifully decorated cake honoring Mrs. John Hutchinson’s birthday.

The second regular meeting of the Plowboys Four-H Club met Thursday evening at the home of Wendell and

Alan Hueber, of near Malta. Adopting a motion presented at the meeting, the club in the future will be known as the Plowboys Four-H Club, thus dropping South Grove from the name of the group.

Another large addition to the present Cyclone plant in DeKalb is being constructed in the rear of the company property. Work has not progressed to such a great extent on this portion, but it is now being rushed, and the structure should be enclosed within a short time.

Foundation work for even further building is already in place.

Despite the low temperature, students enrolled in the Civil Pilots Training course at the Teachers College received their retake flight examinations at the Waterman airport yesterday. As a result, three more young men, William Terwilliger, Ralph Howe and Wesley Johnson, and one young woman, May Wohrer, have received their private pilot’s license.

Because the condition of the ice on the pond at the State Teachers College is not very good, the ice carnival, which had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, has again been postponed. Just when it will be held is not known.

1971 – 50 YEARS AGO Re-investment of various funds and the raising of the village of Kirkland clerk’s salary were the main items of business at the recent village board meeting. The

The Good Citizen award winners were introduced at the recent meeting of the John Stark Chapter of DAR. These girls were chosen by their classmates and teachers on the basis of patriotism, leadership and cooperation. The recipients are; Deborah Hardy of Shabbona, Sue Lawrence of Genoa-Kingston, Christine Herleman of Sycamore, Rosemary Heinisch of DeKalb, Margaret Kerzich of Notre Dame, Jean Evans of Waterman and Barbara Scholl of Malta.

Nominations for naming the proposed new library at Northern Illinois University are again being accepted for a period that will end March 15, 1971.

Some 135 police officers from all over the state, Iowa and Wisconsin, have registered for the DeKalb Police Benevolent and Protective Association invitational pistol shoot, which is underway today at the new indoor pistol range in the municipal building.

1996 – 25 YEARS AGO A house, formerly located on Exchange Street in Sycamore, was moved down State Street yesterday. The roof of the house was cut off to help facilitate the house’s move near Sycamore Junior High School.

Kishwaukee Community Hospital has relocated its heliport, the first step toward an expansion of its emergency room service. The hospital’s board of directors now hopes to go before the Illinois House Facilities Planning Commission within 10 days, with an application to proceed with a 10,000to 11,000-square-foot expansion of its emergency facility.

The much debated housing development proposed near Mt. Hunger Road and Route 23, was finally approved by the Sycamore City Council, despite cries from residents to put the brakes on growth.

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1921 – 100 YEARS AGO Wes Abbott is busy these days getting the old Burt property on Main Street in Malta up on blocks that it may be removed to some vacant lots he recently purchased. Mr. Abbott plans to fix the building up in good shape and use it as his residence. The building is one of the earlier business places of the town and was first occupied by Mrs. Linn as a millinery store.

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Nonprofit registration open for Give DeKalb County THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – Nonprofit registration is open for Give DeKalb County 2021.

This year’s drive offers multiple ways to support nonprofit organizations. Donors can give online from midnight to midnight on May 6 by visiting www.GiveDeKalbCounty.org.

Donors also can print a donation form from the website and give by mail between April 22 and May 6.

Give DeKalb County is coordinated by the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, a program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. The previous seven giving days combined have raised more than $3.7 million for participating nonprofit organizations.

Ben Bingle, director of the DCNP, said donors demonstrated overwhelming generosity in past years, especially during Give DeKalb County 2020.

“As we look ahead, Give DeKalb County continues to be an exciting opportunity to shine a light on our nonprofit community and to support their work,” he said in a news release.

In 2020, Give DeKalb County raised more than $1.2 million and attracted 7,534 donations from donors in 42 different states and 10 countries.

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A bonus pool of funds is being raised and each donation made during Give DeKalb County is boosted by a percentage of these funds.

The Bonus Pool is made possible from the support of community partners, including DeKalb County Community Foundation, The Suter Co.,

First Midwest Bank, State Farm – Keicher Insurance Agency, Thrivent Financial – Shawn Blobaum, Papa John’s Pizza, NNGO Ambassadors, The Chulick Family Fund, Paul and Cheryl Callighan, Cathy Doederlein, Dave and Suzanne Juday, Herb and Linda Holderman, Reva Jungst, Mark Mannebach

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Kishwaukee College Visit Day to be held virtually Feb. 15 MALTA – Kishwaukee College will host Visit Day on Feb. 15 for prospective students and their families.

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class that will provide hints, tips and tricks for genealogists.

Dresser started as a genealogist at age 11 and has never lost her passion. Now, she is sharing her knowledge with those interested in starting genealogy or those who want to brush up their skills. The seven weeks of topics will include introduction and home sources; birth, marriage and death records; Census records; Photo provided immigration records; military/court DeKalb County History Center is offering a records; local and national repositories; seven-week virtual Genealogy Class. and writing a family history. She will provide many personal examples during Virtual genealogy class offered the class, and it is open to all ages. through history center Registration is required, and there is Even during normal winters, cabin fever limited space available. There is a $25 often kicks in by February. The DeKalb charge, which will cover all seven weeks County History Center can provide a and a series of handouts for each class. good distraction with its virtual genealoFor information or to register, call 815gy class starting Feb. 16.

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DeKalb Ward 2, school board candidates host virtual forum THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – DeKalb 2nd Ward aldermanic candidate JJ Wett will host an online listening session at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 via Zoom, which also will feature three candidates vying for spots on the DeKalb School District 428 board.

Participants can access the forum at the following link: us02web.zoom. us/j/83083726051?pwd=UzY3dzRuVXQ3YTY4eGxsbUYyQlB1UT09.

Wett’s listening session will include District 428 board candidates Tony Martin, Ariel “Ari” Owens and Deyci Ramirez, according to a news release from Wett’s campaign.

Wett, 35, is the clinical director for the DeKalb County Youth Services Bureau. He said he wants to better fund human services in the community to curb violence; address crimes that stem from mental illness, addiction, and poverty; and support minority residents, including people of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities.

Martin, Owens and Ramirez are three of five candidates running for three open seats on the school board.

Martin is a teacher, community activist and musician. He has two bachelor’s degrees from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in education from Grand Canyon University in Arizona, according to the release.

Owens is an educator and leader.

She has a bachelor’s degree from NIU and a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She is the assistant director for Women and Gender Programs at the NIU Gender and Sexuality Resource Center.

Ramirez is a bilingual counselor and mother to a middle school-age daughter. She is the bilingual/bicultural counselor for the Counseling, Help and Assistance Necessary for a College Education Program at NIU. She has two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree from NIU and is working toward her Ph.D. in educational administration at Illinois State University, according to the release.

The 2nd Ward encompasses the areas north of Bethany Road, east of First Street to the Kishwaukee River, east of Normal Road, and north and south of Hillcrest Drive, from Laurel Lane to the Kishwaukee River.

BRIEFS DCCG lists February Grow Mobile sites DeKalb County Community Gardens will offer the following Grow Mobile events this month: • 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 11, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb • 8 to 10 a.m. Feb. 13, Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St., Kingston • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 15, Sycamore Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore • 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 16, University Village Apartments near the basketball courts, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb • 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 18, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb • 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 23, St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 340 W. Arnold Road, Sandwich • 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 25, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb All food packages will be prepacked and distributed drive-thru style. The food is free and available to all who come, with no requirements.

Call Elder Care Services at 815-7586550 with referrals for special grocery needs and delivery.

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@a34cg4 to 81010. To view the Grow Mobile online calendar, visit www. dekalbgardens.org/food-needs.

DeKalb library to host virtual concert DeKALB – International singer songwriter Barb Sorensen will perform a virtual concert featuring original pop/ rock songs written for her latest CD, “Farm Art,” mixed with traditional German and Norwegian folk songs, folklore and stories from her tours.

The concert, hosted by the DeKalb Public Library, will be held at 2 p.m.

Saturday via Zoom.

German songs (with a yodel or two included) are part of Sorensen’s heritage. In German, the word “art” refers to a type, or type of person. Her newest songs in the “Farm Art” concert reflect her German heritage and American upbringing.

Sorensen’s music layers multiple levels of concepts, rhythms and styles and is upbeat, insightful and adventurous.

Register for this event at dkpl.org.

For information or help with registration, contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or 815-756-9568, ext.

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Village Commons Bookstore, 901 Lucinda Ave., Suite K, in DeKalb, has been selling textbooks and Northern Illinois University gear to students and the DeKalb community since 1970.

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DeKALB – Village Commons Bookstore announced via social media that it will permanently close.

VCB, 901 Lucinda Ave., Suite K, in DeKalb, has been selling textbooks and Northern Illinois University gear to students and the DeKalb community since 1970.

“It is with a very sad and heavy heart that we will be closing our doors permanently in the next coming weeks after 51 years of serving NIU students, their families and the DeKalb community,” according to VCB’s social media post. “We will miss serving the NIU students and families in the DeKalb

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community and greatly appreciate the 51 years you have all given us. Thank you so much and stay well, DeKalb.”

All merchandise has been marked down to 75% off, excluding class and course textbooks. Racks and shelving will be priced to sell. Clothing is limited to in-store only.

Students who have rental books from the bookstore still are responsible for the books they have not returned. Fall rentals were due Dec. 16.

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BARBARA HIGH KUMMERFELDT Born: February 8, 1933 Died: January 20, 2021

Barbara High Kummerfeldt, 87, of Monroe, WI, passed away on January 20, 2021, after a brief illness. Barbara was born on February 8, 1933, in Freeport, IL the daughter of Glenn and Marie (Ludolph) High.

She started performing at a young age, tap dancing at age 4, then becoming a vocal soloist, pianist and a highly respected and sought-after accompanist. She graduated with honors from Freeport High School in 1948. She received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA, where she met her future husband, Irvan J. Kummerfeldt.

Irv and Barb were married on August 14, 1954, and spent almost 35 wonderful years together before he passed away November 12, 1988.

Barbara and Irv lived in DeKalb, IL, for almost 40 years, raising their family and being very active in the community. After earning her Master of Music from Northern

Illinois University in 1970, she taught music in the public schools, Kishwaukee College, NIU and also privately. She believed very strongly in giving back to her community, fulfilling this goal as an active member of Altrusa International, DeKalb Landmark Commission, Downtown DeKalb Association, Illinois Arts Council, Rotary Club, a founding member of DeKalb Area Arts Council, and a founding board member of Children’s Community Theater, among other roles. She was also an advisor to the NIU chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota women’s music fraternity and mentored many young women as part of their internship programs.

She was very active in the First Congregational Church in DeKalb, where she taught Sunday school, led the children’s choir and served in various committees and leadership roles.

Relentlessly determined to “find out why God put you on this earth and do it to the best of your ability” and “never say it might have been,” she took on challenges, broke barriers, made a difference and left a lasting legacy. She often described herself as having four lives, each of which she lived to the fullest, including: wife and mother; pianist, organist and accompanist; teacher; owner’s representative for renovation and executive director for the Egyptian Theatre; and

consultant and business owner. It would seem as though paring this down to four lives is an over-simplification. She never let fear get in the way of learning the skills or knowledge required to complete her goals, as evidenced by her many diverse accomplishments. She always found her next calling as she was at her peak or successfully completing her current missions.

She and her husband, Irv, received local, state and national recognition for their efforts to save, restore and develop a volunteer supported Egyptian Theatre. She served as Owner’s Representative for PET (Preservation of Egyptian Theatre) during the construction project, served as their first executive director and became a recognized expert in art facilities construction and management and a consultant for the planning, feasibility studies, adaptive reuse and construction of arts facilities.

She was honored with the ATHENA Award and selected as a Woman of Accomplishment in 1997 for overcoming many obstacles and persevering in a male-dominated area of construction and facilities management to accomplish her dream of saving and restoring the Egyptian Theatre to become a self-supporting major cultural center for the community and surrounding area.

She loved to travel and learn, exploring

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In 1998, she retired to New Glarus, WI, returning to the area and village she held in her heart from her childhood. Never one to rest for long, she purchased and operated, with her new love, Steve Wisdom, the Maple Leaf Cheese and Chocolate Haus and Hoch Haus Bed and Breakfast. They were also very involved in the community, participating in the Historic Preservation Society, Chamber of Commerce and volunteering at the Swiss Historical Village. In later years, they spent the winter months in Vidalia, LA, where they made many friends and enjoyed volunteering at their beloved Auburn House in Natchez.

She was preceded in death by her husband Irv and their son Kurt. Barbara is survived by her life partner of 22 years, Steve Wisdom; her daughter, Krista (Joe) Mann; grandson, Joseph Mann; and her precious cocker spaniel, Annie Kummerfeldt-Wisdom.

A celebration of her extraordinary life will be held at a later date.

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Grants are available to nonprofit and public sector service providers that serve DeKalb County. For-profit organizations are not eligible to apply. Applications can be found online at www.dekalbccf.org and are due by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 26.

The grant program was designed to support the rising needs in DeKalb County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding for the program is made possible by ongoing donations to the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund. Since April, the fund has distributed more than $335,065 in assistance to organizations serving DeKalb County. Contributions to the fund can be made through the DeKalb County Community Foundation website, www.dekalbccf.org.

Seven organizations were awarded DeKalb County COVID-19 response grants during the final stretch of the third round. The third round of grant-making opened in October and closed in January and awarded $112,245 to 25 organizations.

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Diaper distributions continue throughout DeKalb County thanks to the efforts and coordination of Basics DeKalb County and the Friends of the DeKalb Regional Office of Education.

Distributions are supported through a variety of donations and funding including COVID-19 Response Grants.

In the past month, the following grants were awarded: • Children’s Home + Aid – $5,000 for Healthy Families Illinois and doula programs • Children’s Learning Center Inc. – $4,500 for outdoor protection while waiting to be screened • Court Appointed Special Advocates – $5,000 to assist with effective advocacy for CASA children during COVID-19

• Equine Dreams – $2,500 to provide therapy horse care for free Therapeutic Riding Center • Neighbors’ House – $4,000 to the Neighbors’ House COVID Response Fund • Opportunity House Inc. – $20,000 for referral and retention • Walcamp Outdoor Ministries – $5,000 for continuation of the remote e-learning program For information about COVID-19 response grants, call 815-748-5383.

BRIEFS Egyptian to host #815Live Facebook concert series DeKALB – The Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb is bringing back its popular Facebook Live concert series #815Live during the month of February.

This series, which has been sponsored in part by the Mary E. Stevens Concert & Lecture Fund, will feature local artists of varying genres.

Concerts will be livestreamed on the theater’s Facebook page at 6 p.m.

Thursdays, with concerts lasting about an hour. Each performance will later be uploaded to the Egyptian Theatre YouTube page.

The schedule of performers is as follows: Feb. 4 – Jon Babin of the band Lever Feb. 11 – The Scoville Gang Feb. 18 – NIU Jazztet Feb. 25 – Wes Carr The Egyptian Theatre, located at 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb, is owned and operated by Preservation of Egyptian Theatre Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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FOR THE 23RD All Makes, Cash Paid, Reasonable.

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Will Pick-Up. 630-660-0571 DEKALB COUNTY -

SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2018GS1.

PLAINTIFF Vs. Gregory Hulmes; et. al.

DEFENDANTS Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair 2019CH000120 Housing NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any REAL ESTATE preference, limitation or discriminationOFbased PUBLICfamilial NOTICE IS HEREBY on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, status or national origin, or anGIVEN intention, that topursuant to a make any such preference, limitation Judgmentofofdiscrimination."

Foreclosure and Familial status includes childrenSale underentered the ageinof the 18 living above with parents or legal custodians, and causepregnant on women 12/12/2019, people securing custody of children newspaper theunder Sheriff18. of This DeKalb County, will not knowingly accept anyIllinois advertising for real estate will on March 11, which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby 2021 at the newspaper hour of informed that all dwellings advertised in this 1:00 PM at Public Safety are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Building, 150 North Main To complain of discrimination call HUD 1-800-669-9777 IL 60178, or in a Hearing impaired numberSycamore, is 1-800-927-9275 place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the PUBLIC NOTICE highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following IN THE CIRCUIT COURT described real estate: FOR THE 23RD PIN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 08-23-383-019-0000 DEKALB COUNTY Improved with Single SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank Trust National Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Association, not in its 602 S Seventh Street individual capacity but solely DeKalb, IL 60115 as owner trustee for Legacy Sale terms: 10% down of Mortgage Asset Trust 2018the highest bid by certified GS1. funds at the close of the aucPLAINTIFF tion; The balance, including Vs. the Judicial sale fee for Gregory Hulmes; et. al.

Residential Abandoned DEFENDANTS Property Municipality Relief 2019CH000120 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY $1,000 or fraction thereof GIVEN that pursuant to a of the amount paid by the Judgment of Foreclosure and purchaser not to exceed Sale entered in the above $300, in certified funds, is cause on 12/12/2019, due within twenty-four (24) the Sheriff of DeKalb County, hours. The subject property is Illinois will on March 11, subject to general real estate 2021 at the hour of taxes, special assessments, 1:00 PM at Public Safety or special taxes levied Building, 150 North Main against said real estate and Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a is offered for sale without place otherwise designated any representation as to at the time of sale, County of quality or quantity of title DeKalb and State of Illinois, and without recourse to sell at public auction to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" highest bidder for cash, as condition. The sale is further set forth below, the following subject to confirmation by the court. described real estate: If the property is a condoPIN minium and the foreclosure 08-23-383-019-0000 Improved with Single takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and 602 S Seventh Street legal fees due under The DeKalb, IL 60115 Sale terms: 10% down of Condominium Property Act, the highest bid by certified 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and funds at the close of the auc- (g)(4).

If the property is located tion; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for in a common interest Abandoned Residential community, purchasers other Property Municipality Relief than mortgagees will be Fund, which is calculated at required to pay any the rate of $1 for each assessment and legal fees $1,000 or fraction thereof due under the Condominium of the amount paid by the Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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 to check admonished the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORT(HOMEOWNER), GAGOR YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-1901502.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2018GS1.

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DEFENDANTS 2019CH000120 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 12/12/2019, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on March 11, 2021 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: LOTS 100 AND 101 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT "A" OF THE ASSESSOR'S LOT 14 OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 40, NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 19, 1957 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 287787 IN PLAT BOOK "J," PAGE 70.

PIN 08-23-383-019-0000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 602 S Seventh Street 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) (Published in The hours. The subject property is MidWeek, January 27, subject to general real estate 2021 February 3, 10, taxes, special assessments, 2021) 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 theCheck property is aout condominium and the foreclosure our Vehicles Classification takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the in Today’s Classified 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).

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LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE VOTING ACCESSIBILITY On Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 a Consolidated Election will be held at all Polling Places in and for DeKalb County.

To check your DeKalb County registration status or request a Vote by Mail application please visit our website at: http://dekalb.il.clerkserve.com You may register to vote at: https://ova.elections.il.gov until March 21st, 2021 at 11:59pm.

The following methods, of casting a ballot, are available to all DeKalb County Voters: Vote by Mail: Applications Now Available Early Voting: February 25th, 2021 (in Sycamore) Grace Period Voting: March 10th, 2021 Satellite Early Voting: March 22nd, 2021 Election Day Voting: April 6th, 2021 Any registered voter who is physically incapable of going to the polls on Election Day may apply to the County Clerk for a ballot to be voted at home. The vote may be cast by either the Vote by Mail or Disabled Voter Programs. An individual admitted to a hospital, nursing home or rehabilitation center, within 14 days of the election, is eligible for the Hospitalized Voter Program. Pre-arranged Curbside Voting is also available. Please call the DeKalb County Elections' Office at 815-895-7147 for enrollment information.

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SECTION 00 11 13 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1.1 BID INFORMATION A. Sealed Bids will be received by Kishwaukee College, on or before February 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM, prevailing time for the 2021 Pavement Upgrades for Kishwaukee College.

B. Lump sum bid proposals will be received for this project at the scheduled time of receipt of bids and will be publicly opened at that time.

C. Bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cash in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid.

Should a bid bond be submitted, the bid bond shall be payable to the Board of Trustees, Kishwaukee College.

D. Bids shall be submitted on or before the specified closing time in an opaque sealed envelope addressed to: Ms. Jasmin McIntosh, Manager, Business Services, Conference Center Dining Room, Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road, Malta, Illinois 60150.

E. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on February 9, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Center Dining Room, Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road, Malta, Illinois 60150. Please enter through Door #17.

Note that all attendees will be required to wear a facemask and practice social distancing. Representatives from the Owner's and the Architect's office will be present to answer questions regarding bidding procedures and project requirements. While the Pre-Bid Meeting is not mandatory, bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. If unable to attend, a mandatory site visit is required and shall be documented upon signing in with David Dammon, Executive Director of Campus Operations, at the Campus Operations Building, (815.825.9538).

F. The College reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make the award in the best interest of the College.

Decisions of the College will be final.

G. All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all contractors working on public projects. Bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws.

H. Bidding documents are on file and may be obtained upon receipt of a refundable deposit in the amount of $100.00 for one set of bidding documents consisting of two sets of plans and one Project Manual from: BHFX Digital Imaging, 30W250 Butterfield Road, Warrenville, IL 60555. Phone: 630-393-0777.

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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 14-1901502.

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