Illinois’ minimum wage to increase to $15 on Jan. 1, completing 6-year transition
2019 law was Pritzker’s first major legislative victory
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois
bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com
The minimum wage in Illinois will increase to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, completing a six-year transition period since the increase was approved in 2019.
Beginning New Year’s Day, Illinois workers making minimum wage will see wages rise by $1 and tipped workers will see their paychecks bump to $9 an hour. Youth workers under 18 who work fewer than 650 hours a year will have a $13 minimum wage.
The final increase, ending a six-year ramp which began with the minimum wage rising from $8.25 to $9.25 on Jan. 1, 2020, puts a bow on Gov. JB Pritzker’s first major legislative victory. He signed the wage increase in February 2019 about a month after being sworn in for his first term, checking off a top campaign promise.
“Since day one of my administration, I’ve made it my mission to build an economy that works for everyone and raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour fulfills that promise to our working families,” Pritzker said in a statement. “This increase honors the workers who power our state and ensures they can better support their families, bringing us closer to a stronger, more equitable economy for all.”
Illinois will be one of 10 states with a minimum wage of $15 or greater, according to the National Employment Law Project. Twenty-two other states are also increasing their wages on Jan. 1.
The minimum wage increase is one of many economic changes that have happened since 2019, including effects of the pandemic, Illinois Chamber of Commerce CEO Lou Sandoval told Capitol News Illinois. He said those have caused businesses to adjust their operations in a variety of ways, such as increasing automation.
“I think you’re starting to see businesses pivot in terms of how they’re adjusting,” Sandoval said. “You’re seeing this at the national chains.” Some restaurants, for example, are “moving
away from larger sit-down areas into grab-and-go.”
Illinois job growth has been slow since October 2019, according to a November report by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability. The state has seen a net increase of 28,700 jobs from October 2019 through October 2024. That’s a growth rate of 0.5%, compared to the national rate of 4.9%.
The rate of new job postings by businesses at the beginning of the year will shed some light on how the jump to $15 on Jan. 1 is impacting business operations, Sandoval said.
To help small businesses with the change, the state provides a tax credit through 2027 to businesses with 50 or fewer employees for wages paid to minimum-wage workers.
The 2019 minimum wage law marked the first increase since the wage hit $8.25 in 2010. Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, D-Westchester, introduced a bill to raise it to $15 an hour in 2017 that was passed by the General Assembly and vetoed by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. Lightford sponsored the initiative again in 2019.
“As a state, we have helped countless workers make ends meet, reduce financial stress, and provide a more solid foundation for their futures,” Lightford said in a statement. “The $15 minimum wage is a testament to our commitment to economic justice and our belief that everyone who works full time deserves a living wage.”
The value of a $15 minimum wage, however, has changed since lawmakers acted in 2019. A person making $8.25 in February 2019 would need to earn $10.30 today to have the same buying power after inflation, according to the Consumer Price Index. A $15 hourly wage today has the buying power that $12.02 had in February 2019. A person would need to make an $18.72 wage today to have the same buying power that $15 had in February 2019. Top Democrats didn’t say if they will push for new increases.
“As a Senator of 25 years, history has shown my commitment of fighting to ensure workers are paid a living wage. That commitment still holds strong today,” Lightford said in an email
statement.
Pritzker said he supports ideas that will help workers make more money, but didn’t commit to supporting any plan to raise the minimum wage further when pressed about it at a news conference Dec. 11.
“We always are thinking about how do you balance the need for higher wages with the needs that businesses have to hire people and do it affordably. But I think we did it the right way when we did it back in 2019,” Pritzker said.
The new $15 wage equates to a 40-hourper-week annual salary of $31,200 before taxes. That equals the federal government’s poverty level for a four-person household. The poverty level is $15,060 in a single-person household.
But according to calculations in a national project by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, $15 hourly still doesn’t equate to a “living” wage in Illinois, based on U.S. Census Bureau cost of living and other cost estimates provided by federal agencies adjusted for inflation.
A single adult with no children needs a $22.86 hourly salary to make a living wage in Illinois, while a two-parent household with two working adults and three children would each need to earn $31.69. In a two-parent household with one working adult and one child, the worker needs $36.49 to make a living wage, according to the MIT project.
Inflation is making it hard for workers to benefit from wage increases, Sandoval said, adding rising wages also cause businesses to raise prices.
“They might get the wage increase on one side, but their cost of living goes up accordingly,” Sandoval said.
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Ocean seminar
By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl Illinois Renewable Energy Association
Contributors
A second National Science Foundation seminar in Delaware followed the Arctic seminar. It focused on the deteriorating environmental conditions of the Atlantic Ocean. This time Sonia, Lin and Tad headed back to Illinois to prepare for our move to Ann Arbor where we were accepted as graduate students in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Michigan.
Sonia drove herself and our two children back to Illinois while Bob took a bus to the ocean seminar with his books, clothing and some personal items. When he crossed the border to get back into the United States a luggage check found the syringe and medicine he used to control his allergies. The bus was delayed until the guards were convinced no illegal drugs were involved.
The bus to New York arrived too late for Bob to catch the last bus of the night to take him to the ocean seminar. At the
bus depot police were chasing a group of young people trying to get into the backs of large trucks to hitch a ride to Woodstock for the music festival as regular bus service was cancelled. As the depot emptied Bob was left alone to spend the night. The next day bus service was restored and Bob got to the ocean seminar.
A major environmental concern was the status of ocean fish populations. Beyond imposing limits on the amount of fish being harvested by commercial interests was the effort to restore dwindling ocean food resources. There were attempts to raise young fish in structures in shallow ocean shoreline areas. However hurricanes and other storms often destroyed or damaged the structures limiting that approach to raising young fish or other edible organisms.
Overfishing and high rates of harvesting food resources were depleting desired populations. Water from streams, rivers and drainage systems brought pollution from urban and farming operations into
the ocean adversely impacting the edible resources. Filling estuaries for urban developments reduced their capacity to nurture food resources essential to restoring ocean populations.
The lure of living along the ocean shoreline was also increasing ocean front developments which reduced the area of nurseries available to nurture future populations. Ongoing development of underground reservoirs of fresh water essential for human wellbeing and use dropped only to be replaced by intrusions of salty ocean waters.
Somewhat surprising was the comment by one of the ocean experts who lamented his career choice which had raised his interest in ocean fish populations led to securing a career in the field. Upon reflection he felt a more promising career path would have been in geology and mineral resources.
We did spend one delightful evening along the coast fishing for eels which provided participants with a tasty treat.
During the next two summers, we taught an environmental class for high school students enrolled in a private school in New Jersey. A member of an environmental organization in the area led the class to an estuary where we identified native plant and animal species. Our observations of the rich species diversity were turned into a report sent to state officials in an effort the help preserve the estuary.
Environmental interests had learned of long standing development plans to fill in the estuary and create a new expressway through the wetland. Some large broken chunks of concrete were already dumped along its edges.
A substantial portion of the estuary eventually became the site of a new NFL football stadium. We doubt the roaring masses of fans realize the loss of ocean fish and other edible ocean resources caused by intrusion of the stadium on what had been a rich natural area as they cheer for their favorite teams.
South Korea Plane Fire
South Korea to inspect Boeing aircraft as it struggles to find cause of plane crash that killed 179
By Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean officials said Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country’s airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.
Sunday’s crash, the country’s worst aviation disaster in decades, triggered an outpouring of national sympathy. Many people worry how effectively the South Korean government will handle the disaster as it grapples with a leadership vacuum following the recent successive impeachments of President Yoon Suk Yeol and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, the country’s top two officials, amid political tumult caused by Yoon’s brief imposition of martial law earlier this month.
New acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday presided over a task force meeting on the crash and instructed authorities to conduct an emergency review of the country’s aircraft operation systems.
“The essence of a responsible response would be renovating the aviation safety systems on the whole to prevent recurrences of similar incidents and building a safer Republic of South Korea,” said Choi, who is also deputy prime minister and finance minister.
The Boeing 737-800 plane operated by South Korean budget airline Jeju Air aborted its first landing attempt for reasons that aren’t immediately clear. Then, during its second landing attempt, it received a bird strike warning from the ground control center before its pilot issued a distress signal. The plane landed without its front landing gear deployed, overshot the runway, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into a fireball.
Alan Price, a former chief pilot at Delta Air Lines and now a consultant, said the Boeing 737-800 is a “proven airplane” that belongs to a different class of aircraft than the Boeing 737 Max jetliner that was linked to fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.
But South Korea’s Transport Ministry said Monday it plans to conduct safety inspections of all of the 101 Boeing 737-800 jetliners operated by the country’s airlines as well as a broader review into safety standards at Jeju Air, which operates 39 of those planes.
Senior ministry official Joo Jong-wan
said representatives from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and Boeing were expected to arrive in South Korea on Monday to participate in the investigation.
Ministry officials also said they will look into whether the Muan airport’s localizer — a concrete fence housing a set of antennas designed to guide aircraft safely during landings — should have been made with lighter materials that would break more easily upon impact.
Joo said the ministry has determined that similar concrete structures are in other domestic airports, including in Jeju Island and the southern cities of Yeosu and Pohang, as well as airports in the United States, Spain and South Africa.
Video of the crash indicated that the pilots did not deploy flaps or slats to slow the aircraft, suggesting a possible hydraulic failure, and did not manually lower the landing gear, suggesting they did not have time, said John Cox, a retired airline pilot and CEO of Safety Operating Systems in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Despite that, the jetliner was under control and traveling in a straight line, and damage and injuries likely would have been minimized if not for the barrier being so close to the runway, Cox said.
Other observers said the videos showed the plane was suffering from suspected engine trouble but the landing gear malfunction was likely a direct reason for the crash. They said there wouldn’t likely be a link between the landing gear problem and the suspected engine issue.
Earlier Monday, another Boeing 737-800 plane operated by Jeju Air returned to Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport shortly after takeoff when the pilot detected a landing gear issue. Song Kyung-hoon, a Jeju Air executive, said the issue was resolved through communication with a land-based equipment center, but the pilot decided to return to Gimpo as a precautionary measure.
Joo said officials were reviewing whether there might have been communication problems between air traffic controllers and the pilot. “Our current understanding is that, at some point during the go-around process, communication became somewhat ineffective or was interrupted, ahead of the landing and impact,” he said.
Ministry officials said Monday the plane’s flight data and cockpit audio
recorders were moved to a research center at Gimpo airport ahead of their analysis.
Ministry officials earlier said it would take months to complete the investigation of the crash.
The Muan crash is South Korea’s deadliest aviation disaster since 1997, when a Korean Airlines plane crashed in Guam, killing 228 people on board.
The crash left many South Koreans shocked and ashamed, with the government announcing a seven-day national mourning period through Jan. 4. Some questioned whether the crash involved safety or regulatory issues, such as a 2022 Halloween crush in Seoul that killed 160 people and a 2014 ferry sinking that killed 304 people.
The Transport Ministry said authorities have identified 146 bodies and are collecting DNA and fingerprint samples from the other 33.
Park Han Shin, a representative of the bereaved families, said they were told that the bodies were so badly damaged that officials need time before returning them to their families.
“I demand that the government mobilize more personnel to return our brothers and family members as intact as possible more swiftly,” he said, choking down tears.
The crash was yet more major news for South Koreans already reeling from a political crisis set off by Yoon’s martial law decree, which brought hundreds of troops into Seoul streets and revived traumatic memories of past military rule in the 1970-80s.
The political tumult resulted in the opposition-controlled National Assembly impeaching Yoon and Han. The safety minister stepped down and the police chief was arrested over their roles in the martial law inforcement.
The absence of top officials responsible for managing disasters has led to concerns.
“We are deeply worried whether the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters really can handle the disaster,” the mass-circulation JoongAng Ilbo newspaper said in an editorial Monday.
Value-seekers drove 2024’s retail trends and dead ends
By Anne D’Innocenzio and Dee-Ann Durbin
Associated Press
Value was in vogue in 2024.
Shoppers and restaurant patrons in the U.S. were choosy about where and how to spend their money as they wrestled with high housing and food prices.
Well-heeled customers traded down to Walmart and Aldi. Diners opted for fast food or home cooking instead of sit-down restaurants. Department stores struggled as buyers shopped online or at cheaper chains like H&M.
Residents also moved away from buying furniture or investing in expensive renovations, opting to refresh their homes with inexpensive items like frames and candles.
Those shifts changed the buying and eating landscape in 2024. As of Dec. 20, Coresight Research tracked 48 retail bankruptcies in the U.S., compared with 25 during the same period a year ago. And at least 22 restaurant chains filed for bankruptcy this year, the highest number since 2020, according to BankruptcyData, a company that tracks filings.
Here are some of the trends – and dead ends – that The Associated Press tracked in 2024:
WINNERS:
WALMART
The nation’s largest retailer typically shines during tough times as shoppers turn to the discounter for groceries, which account for 60% of Walmart’s total business. And just like during the 2008 Great Recession, Walmart saw households with incomes of $100,000 or above making up more of its clientele. But this time around, company executives think they can keep those customers because they’ve expanded online services and added more stylish clothes and mannequins.
AMAZON
Online juggernaut Amazon leaned into its reputation as a destination for deals to appeal to bargain-hungry buyers. In November it launched Amazon Haul, a new low-cost storefront featuring electronics, apparel and other products priced under $20. And the company said its Prime Day event in July resulted in record sales. But Amazon could face headwinds in the coming year with threatened tariffs on products from China and labor unrest in the U.S.
FAST
CASUAL CHAINS
It was a good year for restaurant chains like Shake Shack that are a step up from fast food but still offer good value. Cava, which specializes in fresh Mediterranean food, said its revenue surged more than
33% in the first nine months of this year as it rapidly built new restaurants. Chipotle got some heat from value-conscious diners about smaller portions, but drew customers back after retraining workers to ensure “consistent and generous” portions.
JEANS SELLERS
The wide-leg jeans silhouette – the “it” style that rapidly replaced boot-cut and skinny jeans – drove sales across many different retailers this year. Macy’s, Abercrombie & Fitch, Levi Strauss, Gap and Stitch Fix were among those citing the trend as a big sales booster in recent months. Value-conscious buyers could snap them up at Walmart for $29. At the high end, Gucci had wide-leg versions for $1,200.
MCDONALD’S
The year didn’t begin well for McDonald’s. The company’s sales slumped as inflation-weary customers chose to eat at home instead of grabbing fast food. But a $5 meal deal introduced in June helped draw lower-income customers back into stores. McDonald’s extended the deal through the end of this year and said more value is coming in 2025. The fast food giant is working to get customers back after a fall E. coli outbreak linked to raw onions in Quarter Pounder hamburgers sickened at least 104 people in 14 states.
LOSERS:
TARGET
Target’s cheap chic fashions and home decor have long been a big attraction, but the chain faced challenges in 2024. Unlike Walmart, Target is more reliant on discretionary items like clothing because less than a quarter of its sales come from food and beverages. It has always battled a perception of being more expensive, and analysts say its merchandise has lately been in disarray. Still, Target drew crowds on Black Friday with exclusive Taylor Swift products.
STARBUCKS
Starbucks had a tough year. Orders are getting increasingly complex, with thousands of ways to customize drinks. That’s leading to long lines and incorrect pickup times on the mobile app. New offerings like olive oil-infused coffee didn’t attract customers, who also grew tired of Starbucks’ high prices. Starbucks hired a new CEO, Brian Niccol, in the fall to help turn things around. But labor strife, which led to strikes in December, could continue to hurt the company in 2025.
LEGACY RESTAURANTS
Several decades-old chains threw in the towel in 2024, succumbing to rising competition, changing dining patterns and
big portfolios of outdated restaurants. Red Lobster, TGI Fridays and Buca di Beppo all filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and shuttered dozens of locations. A leaner Red Lobster later exited bankruptcy under new ownership, but it remains to be seen whether older chains can turn around years of declining sales.
BIG TICKET ITEMS
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. consumers took advantage of low interest rates and stimulus benefits to remodel their homes and make other big purchases. But last year, they pulled back. That’s been a challenge for retailers like Best Buy, the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain, which noted lower sales of appliances, home theaters and gaming equipment. Home Depot and Lowe’s also reported lower sales of big-ticket items, particularly discretionary kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects.
DEPARTMENT STORES
Department stores, particularly those catering to middle income shoppers, have
struggled to hold onto customers as many turn to online shopping or to fast-fashion retailers. Among the worst performers: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based Kohl’s, which reported its 11th consecutive quarter of sales declines this year. Outgoing CEO Tom Kingsbury recently owned up to merchandising mistakes, including scaling back fine jewelry, popular store label brands and petite sizes. Customers will see those categories return in the coming year.
Macy’s said it would close 150 namesake stores over three years and open 15 higher-end Bloomingdale’s. Upscale Nordstrom, on the other hand, had a better than expected fiscal year due largely to soaring sales at its off-price Nordstrom Rack stores. Last week, the department store chain agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group. As a private company, Nordstrom may have more leeway and less scrutiny of its efforts to reinvigorate sales.
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton and Rockford native Trace Foster to release album with new band Close Enemies
By Todd Houston Contributor
RRI: Tell us about your new band Close Enemies and who was responsible for putting this fantastic lineup together?
Tom Hamilton: Ironically, they pretty much recruited me! Trace Foster (guitarist), was my bass tech and had also worked for Joe Perry (Aerosmith guitarist) years ago. He’s known as being one of the best techs in the business and soon to be known for his playing and song writing as well. Peter Stroud, our other guitar player has been playing with Sheryl Crowe for 25 years and is a consummate musician and writer. I think he’s looking forward to people hearing him as an awesome rock guitarist. Tony Brock, our drummer had a band called the Babys which put out at least a couple of rock hits. He went on to play for Rod Stewart for 12 years and has incredible power and taste. Chasen Hampton, was the last to join and is an incredible singer who really interprets the songs the way we heard them. Also, our writing partner is Gary Stier and he is a more than talented wordsmith and songwriter. When I joined, these guys had been writing for a while so the bulk of the songs were there when I arrived. I brought in a song and collaborated on another. I have a few others that we’ll hopefully try out in the future. It’s been a pleasure to add to this material with my point of view on bass and everybody has made me feel welcome to throw my two cents in here and there in other ways.
Trace Foster Guitar: (Adding to Tom’s reply) Yeah, the band was my idea from the start. After my band Letters from Jett, struggled for a couple years I decided that I was too old to drive around in a van with nothing to show for it and decided I needed to up my game and my band members. I know a lot of people in the music business and decided I was going to go after guys who I liked and respected just see what happened. Our first Drummer was Actually Cheap Trick Drummer Daxx Nielsen. I wanted Daxx from the get go. He is such a great drummer. The problem we had with Daxx was he has no spare time. We really needed someone who had more time to dedicate to this project. I started writing with Chicagoan Gary Stier. Gary and I have been in bands together since the early 80’s way back to Atlanta, GA. Once we had a couple really good Ideas i approached guitarist Peter Stroud who said yes right away. He is one of my favorite guitarist ever so its such a thrill to play side by side with that guy. After Peter we asked Robert Kearns from Sheryl Crow’s band to play
Bass. Robert had also played with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Cry of Love and he said yes. We started writing immediately. Daxx and Robert had ended up leaving the band because of time restraints and family. So, there I was in Vegas touring with Aerosmith (as Tom’s bass tech) and thought you know what, the best bassist I know is right over there! Go ask him! (laughs) As a side note, I had actually been playing with the guys in Aerosmith for Years. I had played Joe Perry’s parts in Rehearsals when he didn’t want to soundcheck and when Brad Whitford got COVID I played his parts for a week of Rehearsals. I also played with Joe in 2010 on his solo tour so Tom knew I could play. Tom asked me to send him some songs and that he’d think about it. So, I sent him three songs and he called me right away and said “I’m in, these songs are great!” We knew that we needed a drummer next so Peter Suggested we talk to Tony Brock. I said “THE TONY BROCK of The Babys?” Yep. Tony is one of the best rock drummers ever in my book. That man’s feel and pocket are amazing. We then found Chasen, our singer, in Boston. Basic tracks were recorded in Atlanta, Ga, and the drums were recut at Peter Frampton’s studio here in Nashville. The album is done and now were ready to make some serious noise. Oh, and the funny thing is for our 8 show run were doing it all in a Van. Go figure!
RRI: Tom, what were your thoughts when you realized Aerosmith was done touring? Was it always in the back of your mind that you would continue to write music and perform live with another band post Aerosmith?
Tom: Well, when I found out that our tour was being cancelled and that Aerosmith was retiring from touring, I was sad but not shocked. After all, the tour was always meant to be our last one which is why we called it ”Peace Out”. I never even considered the idea that I would stop being involved in writing and recording. I had no idea what form my musical future would take, I just knew it would be there.
RRI: Trace, having toured extensively as Joe Perry’s guitar tech and as Tom’s bass guitar tech (among many others) what would you say are the biggest challenges that you’ve faced and what’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned while working with all of these great musicians?
Trace: The biggest challenges are being able to adapt and make sure everything is consistent night after night. When I am guitar teching, I need to make sure these guys have the sound they need to do their job. I’m sure you know this Todd but you
don’t set an amp at one setting and expect that sound to work the next night. There are so many variables in play. I need to be able to adjust accordingly and consistently night after night and sometimes during a show! The most valuable lesson I’ve learned as a guitarist is to listen. Listen to what’s going on around you and become part of it and most imprtantly, to leave space. Space is the key, Lots of guitar players think you need to fill up every bit of space in a song but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. I’ve learned so much by working with the likes of Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones and AC/ DC. When I was working with The Stones my ear mix was Ronnie Wood in my right ear and Keith Richards in my left. To hear those guys intertwine their guitar lines together was magical. They never said anything and I’m pretty sure they didn’t talk about it. There were moments when Ronnie would stop and Keith would play this beautiful line and vice versa. It was different every night so it wasn’t planned. When you get to that point you know your onto something.
RRI: So when’s the album coming out?
Tom: We have an album recorded that’s being mixed and mastered now. We’re looking forward to releasing our first song on, I believe, the 17th of January. It’s called The Sound of a Train. We recently signed with TLG/Rock /Virgin So we have the right people in place to make sure this music is heard. That was the hardest part. We will be releasing a song a month for a few months then we will release the whole record.
RRI: Has there been any reaction from any of the other members of Aerosmith to what you’re doing now musically or are they pretty much wrapped up doing their own thing right now?
Tom: I have gotten some words of encouragement from most of the other guys. I saw Brad in Nashville when Close Enemies played there and he came to the show to lent support. I know he has a couple of things he’s thinking about. I’m pretty sure Joe is going to play some shows at some point this next year. Right now Steven is busy putting his yearly event together for his foundation Janie’s Fund which supports finding housing for those who are recovering from sexual abuse.
RRI: Trace, have you ever entertained the notion of putting a white streak in your hair a la Joe Perry?
Trace: No but I think that nature has the same thought you do! (laughs)
RRI: Are you guys covering any Aerosmith songs in your set and if so, who’s picking the songs?
Tom: Yeah, we are playing a couple of Aerosmith songs. Right now it’s Sweet Emotion and Sick as a Dog. Those were my first choices and the rest of the guys jumped right on. We’re also playing a couple of hits of Tony’s from his days in The Babys.
RRI: Tom, what was your first reaction to seeing your Caricature on the cover of Aerosmith’s Draw the line album?
Tom: I’m proud to say that using Al Hirschfeld to draw the cover was my idea. I grew up with my parents listening to Broadway sound track albums and his art was almost always on the covers. Even as a young kid I was intrigued by his unique style.
RRI: Tom, when was the last time you spoke to Jimmy Crespo or Rick Dufay (former Aerosmith guitarists) ?
Tom: I saw Rick when we were working on our last studio album “Music From Another Dimension”. I have fond memories of when he was part of the band in the early eighties. I haven’t seen Jimmy Crespo in a while. He deserves a lot more recognition for his playing and writing on “Rock in a Hard Place”. That album has some really cool guitar playing on it and it was all him.
RRI: Who came up with the name Close Enemies and is there any significant meaning or did you think it just sounded cool?
Trace: Peter Stroud’s wife Lynn came up with the name. This is a true story; We spent a year trying to find a name. We are all spread out across the US so we would do weekly zoom calls to talk Business and about names and when we did find one we liked we would start researching it. We would goggle it and then see if tthat name was used on Spotify or apple music. Every name was taken. lol Lynn had mentioned Close Enemies to us and it just fit. Of course the term comes from the Godfather Movie, “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer” But of course we were shocked to see it wasn’t being used.
RRI: Tom and Trace tell us what’s next for Close Enemies? Websites, Dates, new music, etc.
Trace: We have 8 dates lined up starting Jan. 8th in Philadelphia going through Jan. 29th ending in St. Louis. You can see those dates and all things Close Enemies at closeenemiestheband.com or Close Enemies band on Facebook, Close Enemies official on Instagram and close enemies on Tik Tok! We will be playing the Chicago City Winery on Jan. 25th and would love some Rockford Love!
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PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GILBERT PODY, Deceased.
Case No. 2024 PR 288 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of GILBERT M. PODY. Letters of Office were issued on November 7, 2024, to Terry Pody, 8800 Waterview Road, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Erin E. Walsh, Zimmerman and Walsh, LLP at 1707 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 18, 2025, that date being at least six
(6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
Dated: December 10, 2024 TERRY PODY, Independent Administrator
Attorney Erin E. Walsh Attorney for Estate 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 399-1400
25767R TRRT 1/1 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ROCK VALLEY FENCE & DECK, an Illinois corporation, Plaintiff, vs. ADAM J. FITZGERALD, ENVOY MORTGAGE, LTD., UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 2024 CH 135 PUBLICATION NOTICE
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mechanics Lien Foreclosure action was filed on December 6, 2024, and is now pending.
1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.
2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.
3. The name of the titleholder of record is: Adam J. Fitzgerald.
4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Part of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 55’19” West along the South line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section 400.0 feet to the point of beginning for the following described parcel; thence South 89 degrees 55’19” West along the South line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section 400.0 feet; thence North 01 degrees 28’47” East parallel with the East line of the
Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section 604.5 feet to the South line of Plat No. 2 of Spring Brook Acres the Plat of which is recorded in Book 35 of Plats on page 223 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; thence North 89 degrees 55’19” East along the South line of said Plat No. 2 of Spring Brook Acres and parallel with the South line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section 400.0 feet to its intersection with a line which is 400.0 feet West of and parallel with the East line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence South 01 degrees 28’47” West parallel with the East line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section 604.5 feet to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.
PIN: 12-12-176-005
5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 8372 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, Illinois
6. An identification of the mechanics lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows:
a. Name of Lienholder: Rock Valley Fence & Deck
b. Name of Property Owner: Adam J. Fitzgerald c. Date of Mechanics Lien: October 15, 2024
d. Date of Recording: October 17, 2024
e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois
f. Recording Document Identification: 2024025422
NOW THEREFORE, unless you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure of Mechanics Lien in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, on or before January 17, 2025 (which is the 30th day after the first publication of this notice), default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. RENO & ZAHM LLP
BY: /s/ Michael G. Schultz
Michael G. Schultz, Attorney for Plaintiff RENO & ZAHM LLP
Michael G. Schultz (#6297569) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 mgs@renozahm.com 25768R TRRT 1/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, -v.Fernando Hernandez; et. al. Defendants. 2023-FC-0000243 1259 ROXBURY CLOSE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment
of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/20/2024, an agent of Auction.com LLC will conduct the auction in person at 10:00 AM on January 29, 2025 located at 400 W State Street, Second Floor Lobby, Rockford IL 61101, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. LOT FIFTY-ONE (51) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ROXBURY KNOLLS SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 ON PAGE 126 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 1259 ROXBURY CLOSE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-21128-004.
The real estate is improved with a Residential Property. The judgment amount was $128,367.51 Sale Terms: 20% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to Auction. com LLC, No third party checks will be accepted. All registered bidders need to provide a photo ID in order to bid. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. (relief fee not required) 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) (l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF 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, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCI-
ATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-23-03662.
Auction.com LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60606 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com.
Attorney File No. 14-23-03662
Case Number: 2023-FC-0000243
NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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P25792R TRRT 1/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Carlos Manuel Contreras, DECEASED.
24 PR 293
Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Vanessa Saenz, 3128 SW 23rd Terrace, Miami, Florida 33145, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Martin J. Fogarty, The Heartland Law Firm, 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 2-9, Glenview, Illinois 60025.
The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.
Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before July 1, 2025, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.
Martin J. Fogarty
The Heartland Law Firm (6201215) 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 2-9 Glenview, Illinois 60025 (847)729-3300
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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Patricia Ann Donahue, Deceased Case No. 2024-PR-301 CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given to creditors of the death of Patricia Ann Donahue
of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on December 13, 2024 to Meridith Donahue of 2620 Becker Drive, Peru, Illinois 61354, as Independent Executor, whose Attorneys of record are Guilfoyle & Stevenson, LLP, 1316 Meriden Street, Mendota, IL 61342. Claims against the estate may be e-filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the Representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of the first publication of this Notice. If the claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, the claim must be filed in the above entitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claims not filed within the above periods are barred.
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exceptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.asp.
Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 758, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claims not filed on or before 6 months from the first publication of this notice are barred. 25794R TRRT 1/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: WILLIAM E. HAMMOND, Deceased.
CASE NO. 2024-PR-312 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of WILLIAM E. HAMMOND. Letters of Office were issued on the 16th day of December, 2024 to KIM J. BERTRAM, 2034 S. Winnebago Road, Winnebago, Illinois 61088, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, of Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., 308 West State Street, Suite 210, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before July 8, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3)
months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the Estate’s legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate’s legal representative and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
Dated: January 8, 2025
By: /s/George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos — ARDC #6210622
HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 308 West State Street, Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-962-0044 Fax: 815-962-6250 georgehamp@aol.com
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Mark’s Auto Service 2429 South Alpine Rd. Rockford, IL 61108 815-398-9871
Legal Notice Notice of Intent to Enforce Mechanic’s Lien
Mark’s Auto Service, located at 2429 S. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61108, intends to enforce a mechanic’s lien upon the following vehicle pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 50/3:
Vehicle: 2012 Chrysler 300 C Vin # 2C3CCAET2CH274253
Owner: Tara Williams
Lienholder: Credit Acceptance
Corp.
Amount due and Owing: $3,655.01
Date and location of Sale: February 1, 2025 at 8 a.m. at Mark’s Auto Service, 2429 S. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61108.
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: CARLON LYNELL HILL, Current Name Case Number 2024-MR-595
There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Carlon Lynell Hill to the new name of: Carlon Lynell Keith. The court date will be held: on February 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Carlon Lynell Hill Current Name 25797R TRRT 1/15 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a white metal casting business in said County and State under the name of Darryl Sheldon DBA Sheldon Pewter at the follow-
ing post office addresses: 1009 Hayes Ave., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Darryl James Sheldon
SIGNED: Darryl James Sheldon 12/20/24
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of December, A.D. 2024. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 25798R TRRT 1/15 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a sales business in said County and State under the name of O.C. Goods at the following post office addresses: 2334 8th Ave., Apt. 2, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ora Vernita Johnson
SIGNED: Ora Vernita Johnson 12/20/24
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of December, A.D. 2024. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 25799R TRRT 1/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a transportation business in said County and State under the name of Rolling With Mamat Transportation, LLC at the following post office addresses: 2205 S. Perryville Rd., PMB 727, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marquita Liticia Buckley
SIGNED: Marquita Liticia Buckley 12/30/24
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of December, A.D. 2024. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 25800R TRRT 1/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a media company business in said County and State under the name of Bridge Builders Media Group at the following post office addresses: 3005 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Darian Deshaun George
SIGNED: Darian Deshaun George 12/30/24
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of December, A.D. 2024. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 25801R TRRT 1/15
n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC
F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.-
TODD LUNDIN et al
Defendant 2024-FC-0000216
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 31, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NINETEEN (19) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO.
1 OF MULFORD HIGHLANDS,
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 31 OF PLATS ON PAGE 5 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 4419 CALICO CIR, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-09278-001
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into
our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527
630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-24-03721
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2024-FC-0000216
TJSC#: 44-2502
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2024-FC-0000216 I3257684 P25773R TRRT 1/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Charles Smith, DECEASED.
24 PR 302
Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Patricia Veglahn, E1266 Mundsack Road, Genoa, Wisconsin 54632, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Jacqueline Kanter, Schwartz Jambois, 60 West Randolph Street, 4th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60601. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.
Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before June 25, 2025, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.
Jacqueline Kanter Schwartz Jambois (6302480) 60 West Randolph Street, 4th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312)782-2525
I3257803
PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Marion Reidelberger, Deceased.
CASE NO: 2024-PR-0000275
CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of MARION REIDELBERGER on October 18th, 2023. Letters of Office were issued on December 16, 2024 to: Holly Ruth Holm who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney is Christian Solares, 4855 E State St Ste 24, Rockford, IL 61108.
Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended whichever date is later.
Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Div., must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney within ten days (10) after it has been filed.
DATED: 12/17/2024
HOLLY RUTH HOLM, EXECUTOR CHRISTIAN SOLARES #6325075
Attorney for Estate 4855 E State St Ste 24 Rockford, IL 61108
815/312-1703
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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS
CASE NO. 2024-PR-319
CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of RAY W. JOHNSON, who died on July 1, 2024. Letters of Office were issued on December 13, 2024, to DAPHNE R. HOLTERMAN, 6459 Whitefish Bay Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-8152, NADINE J. MILLER, 914 N. Fox Street, Appleton, WI 54911 and VALERIE J. RENK, 6788 Wilburn Road, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Douglas R. Henry, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.
Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before June 25, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to their attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
Dated: December 18, 2024 /s/ Daphne R. Holterman
DOUGLAS R. HENRY - #6229426
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS
PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Jo Renee Dew, Deceased.
CASE NO: 2024-PR-0000265
CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of JO RENEE DEW on February18th, 2024. Letters of Office were issued on November 13, 2024 to: James P Dew, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney is Christian Solares, 4855 E State St Ste 24, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Div., must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney within ten days (10) after it has been filed.
DATED: 12/17/2024
JAMES P DEW, EXECUTOR
CHRISTIAN SOLARES #6325075
Attorney for Estate
4855 E State St Ste 24 Rockford, IL 61108
815/312-1703
for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 25, 2025
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on May 23, 2025 at 9:30, a.m. in Courtroom 412.
You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.
YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY
Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 25, 2025, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.
For further information contact the County Clerk.
ULTRA MARES LLC, Purchaser
By: G. Michael Scheurich, Its Attorney 25782R TRRT 1/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRENDA K. VEITCH, DECEASED No. 2024-PR-0000323 CLAIM NOTICE
months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the estate legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
DATED: December 20, 2024
KATHLEEN A. GODARE
Name: JEREMY RAMSEY ARDC Number: # 6276765
HUXLY ONKEN.
NOW THEREFORE, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before the 31st day of January 2025, a default may be entered against you any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.
Dated: December 19, 2024
Thomas A Klein, Clerk of the Court
ZIMMERMAN & WALSH, LLP
Attorney Erin E. Walsh, #6279993 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104
Phone: 815-399-1400 Fax: 815-399-9440 eew@zimwalsh.com
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ica, IL 61063; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Darren James Hess; Dakota Nathaniel Hess
SIGNED: Darren James Hess 12/6/24
SIGNED: Dakota Nathaniel Hess 12/6/24
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of December, A.D. 2024. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 25790R TRRT 1/8 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
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STATE OF ILLINOIS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
WINNEBAGO COUNTY
PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF:
RAY W. JOHNSON, Deceased.
BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611
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TAX DEED NO. 2024TX144 FILED December 11, 2024
Daniel E. Hilleshiem 923 Marie Ave. Machesney Park, IL 61115
Unknown Occupants 923 Marie Ave. Machesney Park, IL 61115 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold October 25, 2022 Certificate No. 202100358 Sold of General Taxes of (year)
2021 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 923 Marie Ave., Machesney Park, IL 61115 Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot Fifteen (15) in Block Three (3) as designated upon the Plat of Windsor Park, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 14 of Plats on Page 169 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois. Tax Code No. 08-31-381-006
This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 25, 2025. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.
This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed
Notice is given to claimants of the death of BRENDA K. VEITCH, deceased, of Winnebago, County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on December 17, 2024, to RANDY L. VEITCH, as Independent Administrator, and whose attorney is TAMMY M. JULIAN, Bar #06211255, FARRELL, HAMILTON & JULIAN, P.C., 1305 D’Adrian Professional Park, Godfrey, IL 62035-1686 (Phone: 618-466-9080).
The estate will be administered without court supervision unless under 755 ILCS 5/28-4 any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the administrator, or both, on or before June 25, 2025, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representatives is required by Section 5/18-3 of Chapter 755 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk shall be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representatives and to the representatives’ attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. (755 ILCS 5/18-3, 755 ILCS 5/18-11, 755 ILCS 5/18-2). [E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rules.]
RANDY L. VEITCH, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR
By: /s/ Tammy M. Julian, Attorney 25783R TRRT 1/8 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JANET MARGUERITE MULROONEY Deceased, CASE NO. 2024 PR 300 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of JANET MARGUERITE MULROONEY. Letters of Office were issued on December 6, 2024, to KATHLEEN A. GODARE, c/o 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JEREMY RAMSEY, 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 25, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3)
Attorney for Estate Address: 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway Loves Park, IL 61111 Telephone: (815) 988-4364 25784R TRRT 1/8 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RODNEY G. LUCAS
Deceased, CASE NO. 2024 PR 304 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of RODNEY G. LUCAS. Letters of Office were issued on December 6, 2024, to COURTNEY M. LUCAS, c/o 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JEREMY RAMSEY, 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111.
Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 25, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
DATED: December 20, 2024
COURTNEY M. LUCAS
Name: JEREMY RAMSEY ARDC Number: # 6276765
Attorney for Estate Address: 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway Loves Park, IL 61111
Telephone: (815) 988-4364 25785R TRRT 1/8 n n n
ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
SS.
In Re the Matter of the Petition for Adoption of HUXLY ONKEN, a male child, 2024 AD 180. To All Whom It May Concern: TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a minor child named
ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS.
In Re the Matter of the Petition for Adoption of HADEE MAE ONKEN, a female child, 2024 AD 179.
To All Whom It May Concern: TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a minor child named HADEE MAE ONKEN. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before the 31st day of January 2025, a default may be entered against you any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.
Dated: December 19, 2024
Thomas A Klein, Clerk of the Court ZIMMERMAN & WALSH, LLP
Attorney Erin E. Walsh, #6279993 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 Phone: 815-399-1400 Fax: 815-399-9440 eew@zimwalsh.com 25787R TRRT 1/8
n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ANDRES PUENTE-CUEVAS, Petitioner, vs. REINA ISABEL ORTEGA-PEREZ, Respondent. Case No. 24-DN-354 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Reina Isabel Ortega-Perez that Petitioner Andres Puente-Cuevas has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before January 27, 2025, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Andres Puente-Cuevas, Petitioner 25789R TRRT 1/8 n n n
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a waste management business in said County and State under the name of Jack of All Trailers at the following post office addresses: 7422 Best Rd., Pecaton-
This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a antique and vintage resale business in said County and State under the name of The Chipped Cupboard at the following post office addresses: 13184 Glencree Lane, Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Elizabeth Kathleen Whalen
SIGNED: Elizabeth Kathleen Whalen 12/20/24
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of December, A.D. 2024. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Deputy Clerk 25791R TRRT 1/8 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARGARET ANN LINDBLADE, Deceased.
CASE NO: 2024 PR 298 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of MARGARET ANN LINDBLADE. Letters of Office of Executor were issued on November 19, 2024 to MARGARET G. LOPEZ, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is J. Laird Lambert, 4615 East State Street, Suite 201, Rockford, Illinois 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 18, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk –Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s office must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days of filing date.
Date: 12/18/24
Margaret G. Lopez, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE/ EXECUTOR
J. LAIRD LAMBERT 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 316-2167
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS
FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Plaintiff, -v.ANDRES CAMPOS, CLEMENTINA GONZALES, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, FOUR RIVERS SANITATION AUTHORITY, CITY OF ROCKFORD
Defendant 24 FC 166 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 11, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 13, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
Lot Ten (10) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Meadowstream Subdivision, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 12 of Plats on page 29 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.
Commonly known as 423 16TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-35106-006
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $44,983.98.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held
at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC
Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 2015256. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC
601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719
Fax #: 217-422-1754
E-Mail: Non-CookPleadings@ hsbattys.com
Attorney File No. 2015256
Case Number: 24 FC 166 TJSC#: 44-2795
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 24 FC 166 I3257401
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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT C. JESSIE A/K/A ROB JESSIE Defendant 2024 FC 0000160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 28, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 27, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY (20) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RAINBOW RIDGE NO. 1 TOWN OF GUILFORD BEING A PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 1606 23RD STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-31126-011
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $67,654.00.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will
entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 24 0821. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710
E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com
Attorney File No. 24 0821
Case Number: 2024 FC 0000160 TJSC#: 44-2447
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2024 FC 0000160 I3257409 P25757R TRRT 1/1
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT
DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of:
MARGARET ANN HEDLUND, Current Name
Case Number 2024-MR-546
There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Margaret Ann Hedlund to the new name of: Maggie Grace Hedlund.
The court date will be held: on January 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Margaret Ann Hedlund Current Name 25772R TRRT 1/1
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDLAND STATES BANK
Plaintiff, -v.-
WENDELL S. CRANE
Defendant 24 FC 9 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 11, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 13, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 28 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF HICKORY CREST BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE N.E. 1/4 OF SECTION 8, T. 44 N., R. 2 E. OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 68 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 4674 PEPPER DR., ROCKFORD, IL 61114
Property Index No. 12-08204-029
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $41,877.32. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC
Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 1692586. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC
601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523
217-422-1719
Fax #: 217-422-1754
E-Mail: Non-CookPleadings@ hsbattys.com
Attorney File No. 1692586
Case Number: 24 FC 9 TJSC#: 44-2839
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 24 FC 9 I3257408 P25758R TRRT 1/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Cynthia Maculan; Kathy Lynn Maculan; Jullia Maculan; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Robert J. Maculan; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Amy L. Silvestri, as Special Representative for Robert J. Maculan (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2024-FC-0000352 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Robert J. Maculan Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants
That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3405 Harrington Ave Rockford, IL 61103 and which said Mortgage was made by: Robert J. Maculan the Mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20111009553; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.
NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before January 17, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300
DuPage # 15170
Winnebago # 531
Our File No. 14-24-06717
NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3257200 P25759R TRRT 1/1 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF
PATRICIA REYES
2024 PR 0000209
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONUNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of PATRICIA REYES. Letters of Office were issued on December 11, 2024 to Patricia Reyes, 4610 1st Avenue, Lyons, IL 60534, who is the legal administrator of the estate. The attorney for the estate is James M. Chesloe, Ltd. 5650 S. Brainard Avenue, Suite 250, Countryside Illinois 60525. Date of death was May 9, 2023. Notice is given to unknown heirs whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition that an order was entered by the court on December 11, 2024 appointing said administrator. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 18, 2025 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division-at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division-must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal executrix and to the attorney within ten (10) days after filing.
DATED: December 11, 2024 Patricia Reyes By: /s/ James M. Chesloe James M. Chesloe Attorney for Estate 25762R TRRT 1/1 n n n TAX DEED CASE NO: 2024 TX 142 FILED: 12/6/2024 TO: Yadira Avila Escobedo, 2403 Overdene Ave., Rockford, IL 61103 Unknown Occupants, 1212 School St., Rockford, IL 61101 TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 25, 2022 Certificate No. 202101189 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2021 THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 1212 School St., Rockford, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No. 11-22-127-006
This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 25, 2025. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 25, 2025. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois on May 23, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 412. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.
YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY
Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 25, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.
The above amount is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. Payment must be made by
certified check, cashier’s check, money order, or in cash. For further information contact the County Clerk
ADDRESS: Winnebago County Clerk’s Office, 404 Elm Street, Room 101, Rockford, IL 61101
TELEPHONE:815-319-4253
Zurmavar, LLC XV, Petitioner
By:/s/ J. Thomas Witek Purchaser
Dated December 9, 2024 25764R TRRT 1/1 n n n
TAX DEED CASE NO: 2024 TX 143 FILED: 12/6/2024
To: 210 Oakwood Family Trust, 1127 Brentwood Ct., Hanover Park, IL 60133
Rockford Community Investment Fund, % Thomas P. Sandquist, 120 W. State St., Suite 306, Rockford, IL 61101 Unknown Occupants, 210 Oakwood Ave., Rockford, IL 61101
TAKE NOTICE
County of Winnebago
Date Premises Sold October 25, 2022
Certificate No. 202101194
Sold for General Taxes of (year)
2021 THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES
Property located at 210 Oakwood Ave., Rockford, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No. 11-22-130-031
This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 25, 2025.
This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 25, 2025.
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois on May 23, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 412. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.
YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 25, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.
The above amount is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. Payment must be made by certified check, cashier’s check, money order, or in cash.
For further information contact the County Clerk
ADDRESS: Winnebago County Clerk’s Office, 404 Elm Street, Room 101, Rockford, IL 61101 TELEPHONE:815-319-4253 Zurmavar, LLC XV, Petitioner By:/s/ J. Thomas Witek Purchaser
Dated December 9, 2024 25765R TRRT 1/1 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA JEAN BARINGER, No. 2024-PR-0000291 Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of Gloria Jean Baringer who died on June 20, 2024. Letters of Office were issued on November 14, 2024, to Jason E. Miller, whose attorney is Elizabeth A. Pfiffner, P.O Box 115, Marengo, Illinois 60152. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 18, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing
or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed with the estate representative or the Office of the Circuit Clerk - Probate Division, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Room 101, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
DATED: December 10, 2024 /s/Jason E. Miller, Independent Administrator
Prepared by:
Elizabeth A. Pfiffner #6306246 Pfiffner Law Group, PC 3901 Route 23, P.O. Box 115 Marengo, IL 60152 Ph. (815)568-8123 Fax: (815)568-8142 email: elizabeth@marengolawoffices.com
25766R TRRT 1/1 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO THE ESTATE OF: SANDRA JEANNE PEARSON Deceased
Case No.: 2024-PR-296 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of Sandra Jeanne Pearson. Letters of Office were issued on November 15, 2024 to David J. Pearson of Rockford, Illinois, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Sharon R. Rudy, 124 N. Water Street, #305, Rockford, Illinois 61107.
Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 1, 2025, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the estate’s legal representative, or both. A copy of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the legal representative and the attomey for the estate within ten days after it has been filed.
DATED: 12/9/24
David J. Pearson, Executor /s/ Sharon R. Rudy By: Attorney Sharon R. Rudy Attorney Sharon R. Rudy, P.C. 124 N. Water Street, #305 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 962-1910 service@sharonrudylaw.com
25763R TRRT 1/1
n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Plaintiff, -v.- ANDRES CAMPOS, CLEMENTINA GONZALES, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, FOUR RIVERS SANITATION AUTHORITY, CITY OF ROCKFORD Defendant 24 FC 166 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 11, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 13, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 423 16TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-35-106-006
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $44,983.98.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF 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.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 2015256.
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523
217-422-1719
Fax #: 217-422-1754
E-Mail: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com
Attorney File No. 2015256
Case Number: 24 FC 166 TJSC#: 44-2795
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 24 FC 166 I3257401
P25756R TRRT 1/1 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.- ROBERT C. JESSIE A/K/A ROB JESSIE Defendant 2024 FC 0000160
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 28, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 27, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1606 23RD STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108
Property Index No. 12-31-126-011
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $67,654.00.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF 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.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 24 0821. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710
E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com
Attorney File No. 24 0821
Case Number: 2024 FC 0000160 TJSC#: 44-2447
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2024 FC 0000160 I3257409
P25757R TRRT 1/1 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDLAND STATES BANK Plaintiff, -v.- WENDELL S. CRANE Defendant 24 FC 9
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 11, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 13, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4674 PEPPER DR., ROCKFORD, IL 61114
Property Index No. 12-08-204-029
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $41,877.32.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF 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.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 1692586.
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC
601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523
217-422-1719
Fax #: 217-422-1754
E-Mail: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com
Attorney File No. 1692586
Case Number: 24 FC 9 TJSC#: 44-2839
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 24 FC 9 I3257408
P25758R TRRT 1/1 n n n
REAL ESTATE NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.- TODD LUNDIN et al Defendant 2024-FC-0000216
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 31, 2025, at the Advocus National Title Insurance, 973 Featherstone Rd, Suite 100, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4419 CALICO CIR, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-09-278-001
The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF 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.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The
Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100
BURR RIDGE IL, 60527
630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-24-03721
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Case Number: 2024-FC-0000216
TJSC#: 44-2502
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2024-FC-0000216 I3257684
P25773R TRRT 1/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, -v.- Fernando Hernandez; et. al. Defendants. 2023-FC-0000243 1259 ROXBURY CLOSE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/20/2024, an agent of Auction.com LLC will conduct the auction in person at 10:00 AM on January 29, 2025 located at 400 W State Street, Second Floor Lobby, Rockford IL 61101, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 1259 ROXBURY CLOSE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-21-128-004.
The real estate is improved with a Residential Property. The judgment amount was $128,367.51 Sale Terms: 20% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to Auction.com LLC, No third party checks will be accepted. All registered bidders need to provide a photo ID in order to bid. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. (relief fee not required) 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF 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, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-23-03662. Auction.com LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60606872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com.
Attorney File No. 14-23-03662 Case Number: 2023-FC-0000243
NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I3258153
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Week of
December 29 to January 4, 2025
Death Notices
12/26/2024 56 Hertzner, Raymond Rockford
12/26/2024 66 Raymer, Loren J Rockford
12/26/2024 66 Sanders, Gerald Rockford
12/26/2024 73 Vining, Richard Rockford
12/26/2024 77 Minkler, Dayle E Rockford
12/26/2024 76 Dennis, Jimmy R Rockford
12/26/2024 94 Belpedio, Maryann Winnebago
12/26/2024 75 Green, Richard A Rockford
12/26/2024 39 Brown, Michael J Rockford
12/26/2024 84 Moore, Beverly Rockford
12/26/2024 54 Rexroad, Thomas Rockford
12/26/2024 90 Geronimo, Oscar Durand
12/25/2024 42 Keck, John Rockford
12/25/2024 89 Lemke, Gwendolyn Rockford
12/25/2024 94 Garrison, Frank Rockford
12/25/2024 90 Vincent, Marjorie Rockford
12/25/2024 75 Cochran, Nettie B Rockford
12/25/2024 91 Johnston, Perry Rockford
12/24/2024 26 Morris, Caleb Rockford
12/24/2024 93 Inskeep, Doris Rockford
12/24/2024 99 Anderson, Vivian Rockford
12/24/2024 71 Gillette, Maribeth Rockford
12/24/2024 45 Rodriguez, Seferino Loves Park
12/24/2024 97 Phillips, Ruth Rockford
12/24/2024 80 Forschen, Dwight Rockford
12/24/2024 101 Ramirez, Juan Rockford
12/24/2024 69 Vidal, Roque Machesney Park
12/24/2024 78 Hawthorne, John H Loves Park
12/24/2024 81 Slater, Larry Rockford
12/24/2024 70 Franklin, Jerry L Rockford
12/23/2024 95 Beers, Betty G South Beloit
12/23/2024 78 Mitchell, Ray Rockford
12/23/2024 61 Cliffe, Corene M Rockford
12/23/2024 53 Edson, Carrie Rockford
12/23/2024 84 Mitchell, Carl J Rockford
12/23/2024 87 Barker, Larry L Rockford
12/22/2024 76 Colmone, Antonette Rockford
12/22/2024 61 Jones, Teresa Loves Park
12/22/2024 73 Carroll, Bonnie Rockford
12/22/2024 63 Ayala, Lionel Rockford
12/22/2024 54 Watkins, Sueann Rockford
12/22/2024 88 Homan, Jean Rockford
12/22/2024 86 Ramsland, Sharon A Rockford
12/22/2024 96 Cox, Patricia M Rockford
12/22/2024 86 Harms, Robert E Rockford
12/22/2024 70 Marsden, Kyle Rockford
12/22/2024 70 Bonaguro, Frances Rockford
12/22/2024 91 Perez, Maria Rockford
12/22/2024 78 Russell, Anthony P Rockford
12/21/2024 99 Sopcich, Joseph Rockford
12/21/2024 68 Lee, Judith L Rockford
12/21/2024 75 Swanberg, Jeffrey Rockford
12/21/2024 83 King, Robert L Rockford
12/21/2024 84 Rideout, Curtis Rockford
12/21/2024 76 Wade, Julia A Rockford
12/21/2024 73 Ross, Donald V Roscoe
12/21/2024 87 Fuller, Mavis J Rockford
12/21/2024 57 Hughart, Terry L Machesney Park
12/21/2024 60 Gough, Katrina G Roscoe
12/20/2024 80 Greenlee, Kenneth J Rockford
12/20/2024 77 Grubner, Hellen M Loves Park
12/20/2024 88 Johnson, Dale F Machesney Park
12/20/2024 84 Lee, Richard Rockford
12/20/2024 86 Gallagher, Joseph M Rockton
12/20/2024 61 Rogers, Alan Rockford
12/20/2024 90 Midgley, UnSo Rockford
12/20/2024 89 Temple, Marian T Machesney Park
Crossword THEME: SYNONYMS
Across
1. Half of half-and-half
6. *Gratuity
9. Remain unsettled
13. Pita, alt. sp.
14. Uncle Sam wants whom?
15. Played violin, e.g.
16. “Encore!”
17. Young canine
18. Amber warning
19. *Entice
21. *Agreement
23. “____ Te Ching”
24. Goose egg
25. Antonym of keep
28. *Affection
30. Open wine, e.g.
35. Frosts a cake
37. Leave in a bucket
39. *Parlor
40. Coating of aurum
41. Like many bathroom floors?
43. Border pass
44. Full of emotion (2 words)
46. Opposite of talker?
47. Tel ____, Israel
48. Auto____ website
50. *Module
52. Compass point between NE and E
53. *Insane
55. Old-fashioned before
57. *Prevent
60. *Ditch
63. Peninsula of 38th parallel fame
64. Single-____ plastics
66. Donkey + horse, pl.
68. All told (2 words)
69. ‘80s band “____ At Work”
70. Bay window
71. Chapter 11 issue
72. Mouse turf
73. Email option
Down
1. Tax pro, acr.
2. Capital of Latvia
3. Bibliographical abbr.
4. Not upright
5. Instructions handbook
6. Use an Underwood
7. Promissory note letters
8. Cocoon dwellers
9. Horse and mallet sport
10. *Pitcher
11. One ridiculed for studiousness
12. Banned insecticide, acr.
15. Kevin ____ and Sir Francis ____
20. Resting spot for a chicken
22. French vineyard
24. *Avid
25. *Correct
26. *Slipperier
27. 4th letter of Greek alphabet
29. *Nothingness 31. Spanish sparkling wine 32. Martini garnish
Violinist’s pine resin
*Rogue
Wall support
It often
ARIES
Get ready to shine as the ultimate party planner. You’ll arrange one of the most memorable events for your loved ones. Your enthusiasm will be contagious, especially when you get involved in the entertaining.
TAURUS
Feeling lucky? You may want to consider buying a lottery ticket with your family — you might just hit the jackpot! You’ll solidify plans with your loved ones, quite possibly going on a spontaneous journey.
GEMINI
If family tensions arise, you’ll be the master of defusing them with your creativity and problem-solving skills. You’ll earn the title of family hero with your organizational finesse.
CANCER
You’ll succeed in uniting family and friends, overcoming the challenge of bringing together two families that are sometimes at odds with one another. Your attention to detail and generous nature will work wonders in easing tensions.
LEO
During your next gathering, whether you’re hosting or attending, your nurturing nature will shine through. You have a strong urge to be helpful, from serving to tidying up, you’ll be the ultimate helper.
VIRGO
Gatherings, big or small, will be your stage to shine. Get ready to steal the spotlight with your captivating remarks. You’ll be surprisingly charismatic this week.
LIBRA
Someone from a different background will join one of your gatherings. They’ll stimulate your curiosity to learn about their culture and share more about yours. You’ll introduce exotic tastes and music to spice things up.
SCORPIO
You’ll be the life of the party, lighting up the atmosphere and getting everyone in the mood to celebrate. Be smart on your late-night adventures; don’t get behind the wheel after indulging in certain vices.
precedes “eye”
42. Laundry room appliance
45. Correspondence friend
49. Feel remorse
51. Seismic shake
Card game move
Accustom
A in UAE
Cheesy patty
Be inclined
Paper holder
Dog command
“Rocky” creator
SAGITTARIUS
Now isn’t the best time to overspend, but your generosity will warm hearts, even those of strangers. You’ll also spoil yourself a bit.
CAPRICORN
Parties and gatherings will be your playground because you’ll feel the need to move, dance and relax. You’ll come up with creative ideas and stimulating games to get everyone involved and participating in the festivities.
AQUARIUS
Avoid staying up too late so you don’t spoil your enjoyment of the festivities. Take time to catch up on your sleep or get rid of a nasty cold or flu bug.
PISCES
Prepare for unexpected visits that might require extra effort and planning. You’ll be fully committed to making it a memorable time for your loved ones. Remember to take care of yourself too!
Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s
Crossword & Sudoku
Across
1. Scoundrel
4. Came out on top
8. Rooster, e.g.
12. Work by Shelley
13. Scorch
14. Yoked beasts
15. Word of agreement
16. Pulled apart
17. Crack a book
18. Dangers
20. Totals
21. Shudder
23. Eye ailment
25. Desert springs
26. Steeped beverage
27. Uneven
30. Bring legal action
31. Masts
33. Struggle (for)
34. Antique
35. Misspeak
36. Subject
38. Take advantage of
39. Carrier
40. Cover
43. Safes
45. Snaky fishes
46. Yard unit
47. Slick
50. Foundation
51. Rustic hotels
52. Animal park
53. Glimpse
54. Fewer
55. Age
Down
1. Affectedly shy
2. Grape drink 3. Hated
4. Jolie et al.
5. Singing group
6. Nobleman
7. Chest of drawers
8. Wiggly fish
9. Chopped
10. Foremost
11. Football linemen
19. Adam’s mate
Relationships
21. Average: hyph.
Lug
Tacky
Surfacing material 27. Extra large
Ten cents
Elk
32. Win out
37. Beret, e.g.
38. Aggravated
39. Scorches
40. Entanglements
41. Gather
42. And
44. Skin problem
48. Pigeon’s cry 49. Mate of hither Crossword & Sudoku
Rockford Area
GuideGo
Coffee Shop & Fireside Music
Anderson Japanese Gardens
318 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford, IL 61107 andersongardens org 815 229 9390
Thursday, January 2 - Saturday, March 1
Anderson Japanese Gardens, Meg’s Daily Grind, and musicians from the Rockford Symphony Orchestra present a unique winter experience combining coffee, light lunch options, beautiful music, and stunning views of the gardens from the café This 12week pop-up runs from 11 a m to 3 p m , Wednesday through Saturday, until March 1 Upcoming performances include Joel Ross, RSO keyboardist, on Jan 2, Midwest Silhouette Folk on Jan 3, and Nanette Felix, RSO harpist, on Jan 4 This serene blend of nature, music, and community offers a peaceful winter experience
January 1 - January 7, 2025
Frosty Fridays Public Skate
Carlson Ice Arena
4150 N. Perryville Rd., Loves Park, IL icerockford com 815 969 4069
Friday, January 3 - Friday, April, 25 Carlson Ice Arena offers indoor public ice skating with Frosty Fridays, a fun and affordable activity for all ages. Held every Friday through April 25, 2025, from 7 to 9 p m , these sessions provide an opportunity for family and friends to enjoy skating regardless of the weather Admission is $10 per person, including skate rental, with food specials available for purchase Featuring DJ music and a welcoming atmosphere, Frosty Fridays are part of the Rockford Park District’s community-focused events in Loves Park, IL
Polar Playground in Discovery Town Discovery Center Museum
711 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103 discoverycentermuseum org 815 963 6769
Thursday, Jan. 2 - Saturday, Jan. 4
Children will love Discovery Town’s winter wonderland at the Discovery Center, The last date to enjoy the wonderland are January 2, 3, and 4. Designed with kids in mind, this event features sock skating on an indoor rink, serving hot cocoa at the play truck, and a polar petting zoo Play areas like the kindergarten, fire station, and postal shop make it even more engaging Admission is $10 per person or $6 during the second-floor pause, with free entry for members and children under one It’s the perfect way to delight young imaginations this winter
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