‘Love shouldn’t hurt’: Safe Passage vigil remembers locals lost to domestic violence

This episode is 6 minutes long.

This episode was published on October 7, 2025.

Dozens came together Monday in DeKalb to create a safe space for those impacted by domestic violence at Safe Passage’s annual domestic violence candlelight vigil. Among locals remembered were Sycamore couple Holly Schmidt and Gary Schmidt.

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