The Rock River Times – February 28, 2024

February 28, 2024.

Vol. 31. No. 40.

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Beloit Art Center announces March Exhibits: More than 66 images will be exhibited during the month of March at the Beloit Art Center’s 13th annual juried photography contest. On Friday, March 1, the Center will host a First Friday Gallery Reception from 5-7pm, with an awards ceremony beginning at 6pm. This month’s exhibit is sponsored by Alongi Santas Moss Insurance Agency.

Amateur photographers from the region submitted images to be reviewed by a group of three jurors. Each individually reviews the digital entries and gives them a score based on composition, creative and subject matter, and technical merit. The three scores are then tallied, determining the images that are accepted into the exhibit. The final in-person juror critique occurs after the images are delivered to the gallery. The results are kept under wraps until the night of the reception, at which time the top ten awards are presented, with the first-place award winner receiving $150, second place $100 and third place $50. A theme for next year’s exhibit will also be announced. The exhibit will be open for viewing from March 3 through March 28.

Looking for more art in the community? Be sure to stop by the Beloit Public Library to view featured art by Roberta Haakinson, Bagels and More to view featured art by Jean Apgar, and Beloit Area Community Health Center to view featured art by Lynette Redner. Member Artists Cheryl Kitzman, Steve Edwards, and Jo Christofferson currently have their works displayed at the Beloit Art Center.

Mosaic Club four week club with Cheryl Kitzman Tuesdays from March 12th through April 9th from 5;30 to 8:00 p.m. Mosaic Club is for anyone interested in practicing their skills and techniques with mosaics.The $100 fee covers the use of classroom space, cutting tools, grinding wheels, and instruction as needed. Beginners are welcome and will be guided on the supplies to buy (not included in the club price) to create their own project. Visit https://www.beloitartcenter. com/classes--events to register for this and other upcoming classes.

Beloit Art Center is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. and is free and open to the public. Gallery and gift shop hours are Monday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information visit www.beloitartcenter.com. (Photo courtesy Beloit Art Center)

Pritzker proposes over $2B in spending growth, backed by tax increases for corporations, sportsbooks

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday proposed growing state spending by over $2 billion in the upcoming fiscal year while making a handful of corporate, sports wagering and other tax changes to pay for the increase.

Pritzker’s plan, laid out to lawmakers during his annual budget address, does not alter or increase state income tax rates. But it would more than double the tax rate paid by sportsbooks on gross revenues and extend an existing cap on operating losses businesses can claim on taxes.

Those changes would account for about $726 million in revenues that were not captured in the state’s November estimates, in turn erasing much of what had been projected as an $891 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year.

In total, Pritzker’s budget anticipates $52.9 billion in general revenue and $52.7 billion in spending for the state’s main discretionary spending account in the fiscal year that begins July 1.

“Now, I expect that some of you will want to spend more, and some of you will claim you want to spend less,” Pritzker said in his speech to lawmakers in the House chamber. “Know this: I am always open to good ideas that members of both parties have to more efficiently and effectively fulfill our obligations.”

The governor’s budgeting office is also projecting current-year revenues to grow by $199 million from previous estimates. The state expects the current fiscal year to end with $52.2 billion in total revenues, far outpacing the $50.4 billion in authorized spending in last year’s budget.

The budget proposes a $450 million increase in K-12 education, about $200 million less than what was requested by the Illinois State Board of Education. Higher education would increase by about 2 percent, or $30.6 billion, much less than the 5 percent increase the Illinois Board of Higher Education had requested.

It also allocates another $150 million for the second year of the governor’s “Smart Start Illinois” program for early childhood education, which is aimed at increasing the

PUBLIC NOTICE

EARLY VOTING AND GRACE PERIOD REGISTRATION & VOTING FOR CITY OF ROCKFORD VOTERS

Any voter wishing to cast their ballot early for the General Primary Election, March 19, 2024, may do so in person at the Rockford Board of Election Commissioners, 301 S. 6th St. Rockford, IL. Voters may also vote early at our Offsite location, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 412 N. Church St. Rockford, IL beginning March 4, 2024.

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Dated at Rockford, Illinois on February 28, 2024.

ROCKFORD BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

Russell L. Taylor, Jr. Jorge Paredes, Executive Director

Ryan C. Brauns Michael Scheurich, Attorney

Wendell Coates John S. Lowry, Chief Judge, COMMISSIONERS Seventeenth Judicial Circuit

number of available preschool seats in the state by 20,000 over a four-year period.

Pritzker had previously noted Illinois will dedicate $182 million to address the influx of migrants from border states, particularly Texas. That sum was included in his proposal.

“I won’t pretend any of this is easy, but it would be irresponsible to do anything but come here, lay out the scope of the challenge, tell you what I think we need to do, and then work with you to make it happen,” Pritzker said of the state’s migrant response.

The governor’s office is proposing cutting $110 million in general revenue funding for a pair of health care programs for noncitizens that became a lightning rod last year amid quickly rising costs. With other funding sources including a $100 million federal match for emergency services, the total grows to $629 million, outpacing last year’s general revenue allocation.

The spending plan includes fully funding the state’s $10.1 billion required pension payment in the upcoming fiscal year. But the governor also proposed altering the state’s so-called “pension ramp” in a way his administration hopes will be viewed positively by credit ratings agencies.

The proposal includes increasing the target funding percentage for pension funds to 100 percent, up from 90 percent, while adding another three years for the ramp to reach that point. The fully funded goal would be moved to fiscal year 2048, from FY 45.

Other revenue changes include raising $101 million by capping a sales tax credit retailers are allowed to claim and $175 million by transferring some payments to public transit agencies from general funds to the road fund.

The governor also proposed permanently eliminating the state’s 1 percent grocery tax.

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BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Vegetable gardening planning

With March around the corner and February warmer than usual, now is a good time to start thinking about your vegetable gardens. I was examining my beds this past week, lifting up some straw in one of them to see if garlic had started to emerge, and it made me realize that our winter season will be ending much quicker than we realize.

If you have not had a chance to reflect on your vegetable garden of 2023, now is the time to do it. Realizing what you want to do di�erently before the garden season truly begins can be a helpful process. I tend to look through my photos from previous years to help me think about

what I want to continue to do and what I’d like to do di�erently. I am also factoring in a longer vacation than usual during my growing season and expecting to scale back my garden because of that.

You also want to think about crop rotation in planning the 2024 garden which is really moving plant families around from di�erent parts of your growing area between years. Crop rotation will help with disease and pest issues. It can also improve your soil health. In general, try to do a 3-year rotation, meaning that the same vegetable (or another vegetable from the same family) will not be grown in the same location more often than once every three years.

Vegetables can be grouped into sever-

al families as follows: Alliums (onion family), Solanaceous (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, potatoes), Cucurbits (squash, cucumbers, melons), Brassicas (kale, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprout), root crops (carrots, beets) and Legumes (beans, peas). So a rotation will move around these groups.

Your next step in garden planning is to determine whether your seeds are viable. If you have seed packets purchased in 2023, chances are that these are still good for your 2024 planting whether in the soil or starting indoors. However, many factors impact seed viability from the storage conditions to the species or variety in question. The best-average conditions to store seeds are a cool and

dry place without moisture.

Seeds that are viable for one year in storage include beans, broccoli, carrots, corn, most herbs, leeks, lettuce, okra, pea, peppers, and spinach. There is another group that is viable for two years that includes beet, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, eggplant, kale, melons, pumpkin, radish, squash, swiss chard, tomato, and turnip. So there is a strong chance that the seed packet in 2023 is probably still good for 2024.

By knowing what your crop rotation will look like and the seeds you can grow for 2024, you will be on your way for planting these vegetables sooner than later.

Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.

Pursuing sustainability

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL ILLINOIS RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTORS

Recently, a London political leader is claimed to have said that it is arrogant to assert that humans have an impact on the climate. Given the growth in energy and resource use and pollution along with the substantial increase in human population, the politician appears blind to the massive impact humans are having on the planet.

In e�orts to preserve and restore natural areas such as prairies and woodlands, periodic fi res are used as a management tool. Native populations used fi re which gave rise to ecological diversity which is rapidly disappearing under the onslaught of what is considered economic progress.

Less snow and milder winters and the earlier presence of spring has allowed for both a longer burn season in fall and burning earlier in spring. Research on existing natural areas document the

ecological benefits of this management technique.

Despite the success of ecological and preservation e�orts are warnings by scientists that the warming climate is accelerating damages. Adverse consequences include increased flooding, sea level risings, oxygen depletion in water bodies, wildfi res, and heat stress.

With the emerging Presidential campaigns we can expect an increase in rhetoric regarding whether climate change is real and if so, what the appropriate solutions are to it and other environmental problems. Some surveys indicate that 85% of the voting population accepts climate change as real while roughly 15% denies it. As candidates compete for the Presidency, energy and environmental policy di�erences could be highlighted. The outcome of the Presidential race will impact national environmental policy.

But state and local activities addressing sustainability remain essential and should continue to be pursued. Shopping locally, buying organic foods, recycling, installing renewable energy sources and heat pumps and using energy e�cient appliances remain useful steps toward sustainable living.

Transitioning to cleaner energy sources is still not occurring at a fast enough rate to o�set the overall rise in energy consumption. Reorganizing individual lives to use less energy remains a key factor in living sustainably.

When Energy Fairs provided workshops on energy e�ciency in buildings, experts made presentations on passive house design. The crash in housing prices limited interest in new energy e�cient building techniques. However, a recent article by Sarah Wesseler addressed The Promise of Passive House Design indicating that the initiative continues; its princi-

ples are being applied to other buildings beyond houses. Buildings designed according to passive house standards save energy throughout the year. Following these standards, a home could be heated with the amount of energy provided by a hair dryer. Other sectors of the economy could benefit from dramatic reductions in energy consumption reducing operating costs and adverse environmental impacts. Sustainable living starts with sustainable design of good and services.

Industrialized societies have been designed in such a way that they are unsustainable, limiting the ability of the public to live more sustainable lifestyles. It is increasingly di�cult for someone to fully participate in society without a car, smartphone and internet service. If such items are designed to be obsolete or expensive to repair, individuals will be forced to throw them away and replace them with the latest model.

Hungary’s parliament ratifies

Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle to membership

BY JUSTIN SPIKE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s parliament voted Monday to ratify Sweden’s bid to join NATO, bringing an end to more than 18 months of delays that have frustrated the alliance as it seeks to expand in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The vote, which passed with 188 votes for and six against, came as a culmination of months of wrangling by Hungary’s allies to convince its nationalist government to lift its block on Sweden’s membership. The government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán submitted the protocols for approving Sweden’s entry into NATO in July 2022, but the matter had stalled in parliament over opposition by governing party lawmakers.

Unanimous support among all NATO members is required to admit new countries, and Hungary is the last of the alliance’s 31 members to give its backing since Turkey ratified the request last month.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called it “a historic day.”

“We stand ready to shoulder our share of the responsibility for NATO’s security,” Kristersson wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Orbán, a right-wing populist who has forged close ties with Russia, has said that criticism of Hungary’s democracy by Swedish politicians had soured relations between the two countries and led to reluctance among lawmakers in his Fidesz party.

But the vote on Monday removed the fi nal membership hurdle for Sweden which, along with neighboring Finland, fi rst applied to join the alliance in May 2022, just a few months after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Addressing lawmakers before the vote, Orbán said: “Sweden and Hungary’s military cooperation and Sweden’s NATO accession strengthen Hungary’s security.”

Orbán criticized Hungary’s European Union and NATO allies for placing increased pressure on his government in recent months to move forward on bringing Sweden into the alliance.

“Several people tried to intervene from the outside in the settling of our disputes (with Sweden), but this did not help but

rather hampered the issue,” Orbán said. “Hungary is a sovereign country, it does not tolerate being dictated by others, whether it be the content of its decisions or their timing.”

Last weekend, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators visited Hungary and announced it would submit a joint resolution to Congress condemning Hungary’s alleged democratic backsliding and urging Orbán’s government to immediately lift its block on Sweden’s trans-Atlantic integration.

But on Friday, Ulf Kristersson, Sweden’s prime minister, met with Orbán in Hungary’s capital where they appeared to reach a decisive reconciliation after months of diplomatic tensions.

Following their meeting, the leaders announced the conclusion of a defense industry agreement that will include Hungary’s purchase of four Swedishmade JAS 39 Gripen jets and the extension of a service contract for its existing Gripen fleet.

Orbán said the additional fighter jets “will significantly increase our military capabilities and further strengthen our role abroad” and will improve Hungary’s ability to participate in joint NATO operations.

“To be a member of NATO together with

another country means we are ready to die for each other,” Orbán said. “A deal on defense and military capacities helps to reconstruct the trust between the two countries.”

Monday’s vote on Sweden’s NATO accession was just one matter on a busy agenda for lawmakers in the Hungarian parliament. A vote was also held on accepting the resignation of President Katalin Novák, who stepped down earlier this month in a scandal over her decision to pardon to a man convicted of covering up a string of child sexual abuses.

After accepting Novák’s resignation, lawmakers are expected to confirm Tamás Sulyok, the president of Hungary’s Constitutional Court, as the country’s new president. He is set to formally take o�ce on March 5.

Some opposition parties have said they will not participate in a vote to confi rm a new president and have called for direct presidential elections. But Sulyok was nominated by Orbán’s Fidesz party, which has a two-thirds majority in parliament and is expected to easily approve his presidency.

A presidential signature is needed to formally endorse the approval of Sweden’s NATO bid, which is expected within the next few days.

US and British strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer militants’ surge in Red Sea attacks on ships

By Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Britain struck 18 Houthi targets in Yemen, answering a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia group on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, including a missile strike this past week that set fire to a cargo vessel.

According to U.S. officials, American and British fighter jets on Saturday hit sites in eight locations, targeting missiles, launchers, rockets, drones and air defense systems. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in order to provide early details of an ongoing military operation.

This is the fourth time that the U.S. and British militaries have conducted a combined operation against the Houthis since Jan. 12. But the U.S. has also been carrying out almost daily strikes to take out Houthi targets, including incoming missiles and drones aimed at ships, as well as weapons that were prepared to launch.

The U.S. F/A-18 fighter jets launched from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier, which is currently in the Red Sea, officials said.

“The United States will not hesitate to take action, as needed, to defend lives and the free flow of commerce in one of the world’s most critical waterways,” said U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. “We will continue to make clear to the Houthis that they will bear the consequences if they do not stop their illegal attacks.”

The Houthis denounced the “US-British aggression” and vowed to keep up its military operation in response. “The Yemeni Armed Forces affirm that they will confront the US-British escalation with more qualitative military operations against all hostile targets in the Red and Arabian Seas in defense of our country, our people and our nation,” it said in a statement.

The Houthis-run media reported that a man was killed and six of his family were wounded in Maqbanah district in Taiz province.

The U.S., U.K., and other allies said in a statement the “necessary and proportionate strikes specifically targeted 18 Houthi targets across 8 locations in Yemen” that also included underground storage facilities, radar and a helicopter.

U.K. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said RAF Typhoon jets engaged in “precision strikes” aimed at degrading Houthi drones and launchers. Shapps said it came after

“severe Houthi attacks against commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, including against the British-owned MV Islander and the MV Rubymar, which forced the crew to abandon ship.” It’s the fourth time Britain has joined in the U.S.led strikes.

The strikes have support from the wider coalition, which includes Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands and New Zealand.

President Joe Biden and other senior leaders have repeatedly warned that the U.S. won’t tolerate the Houthi attacks against commercial shipping. But the counterattacks haven’t appeared to diminish the Houthis’ campaign against shipping in the region, which the militants say is over Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

“Our aim remains to de-escalate tensions and restore stability in the Red Sea, but we will once again reiterate our warning to Houthi leadership: we will not hesitate to continue to defend lives and the free flow of commerce in the face of continued threats,” said the Saturday statement.

The Houthis have launched at least 57 attacks on commercial and military ships in the the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since Nov. 19, and the pace has picked up in recent days.

“We’ve certainly seen in the past 48, 72 hours an increase in attacks from the Houthis,” Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said in a briefing Thursday. And she acknowledged that the Houthis have not been deterred.

“We never said we’ve wiped off the map all of their capabilities,” she told reporters. “We know that the Houthis maintain a large arsenal. They are very capable. They have sophisticated weapons, and that’s because they continue to get them from Iran.”

There have been at least 32 U.S. strikes in Yemen over the past month and a half; a few were conducted with allied involvement. In addition, U.S. warships have taken out dozens of incoming missiles, rockets and drones targeting commercial and other Navy vessels.

Earlier Saturday, the destroyer USS Mason downed an anti-ship ballistic missile launched from Houthi-held areas in Yemen toward the Gulf of Aden, U.S. Central Command said, adding that the missile was likely targeting MV Torm Thor, a U.S.-Flagged, owned, and operated

chemical and oil tanker.

The U.S. attacks on the Houthis have targeted more than 120 launchers, more than 10 surface-to-air-missiles, 40 storage and support building, 15 drone storage building, more than 20 unmanned air, surface and underwater vehicles, several underground storage areas and a few other facilities.

The rebels’ supreme leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, announced this past week an “escalation in sea operations” conducted by his forces as part of what they describe as a pressure campaign to end Israel’s war on Hamas.

But while the group says the attacks are aimed at stopping that war, the Houthis’ targets have grown more random, endangering a vital waterway for cargo and energy shipments traveling from Asia and the Middle East onward to Europe.

During normal operations, about 400 commercial vessels transit the southern Red Sea at any given time. While the Houthi attacks have only actually struck a small number of vessels, the persistent targeting and near misses that have been shot down by the U.S. and allies have prompted shipping companies to reroute their vessels from the Red Sea.

Instead, they have sent them around Africa through the Cape of Good Hope — a much longer, costlier and less efficient passage. The threats also have led the U.S. and its allies to set up a joint mission where warships from participating nations provide a protective umbrella of air defense for ships as they travel between the Suez Canal and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

In Thursday’s attack in the Gulf of Aden, the Houthis fired two missiles at a Palau-flagged cargo ship named Islander, according to Central Command said. A European naval force in the region said the attack sparked a fire and wounded a sailor on board the vessel, though the ship continued on its way.

Central Command launched attacks on Houthi-held areas in Yemen on Friday, destroying seven mobile anti-ship cruise missiles that the military said were prepared to launch toward the Red Sea.

Central Command also said Saturday that a Houthi attack on a Belize-flagged ship on Feb. 18 caused an 18-mile (29-kilometer) oil slick and the. military warned of the danger of a spill from the vessel’s cargo of fertilizer. The Rubymar, a Britishregistered, Lebanese-operated cargo vessel, was attacked while sailing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

The missile attack forced the crew to abandon the vessel, which had been on its way to Bulgaria after leaving Khorfakkan in the United Arab Emirates. It was transporting more than 41,000 tons of fertilizer, according to a Central Command statement.

The Associated Press, relying on satellite images from Planet Labs PBC of the stricken vessel, reported Tuesday that the vessel was leaking oil in the Red Sea.

Yemen’s internationally recognized government on Saturday called for other countries and maritime-protection organizations to quickly address the oil slick and avert “a significant environmental disaster.

LIST OF POLLING PLACES – City of Rockford – March 19, 2024

WARD 1

Pct 1 ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH

675 N. Mulford Road (Fellowship Hall)

Pct 2 CITY FIRST 5950 Spring Creek Road (Mulford Rd. Ent.)

Pct 3 FIRST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

2223 N. Mulford Road (Mulford Rd. Ent.)

Pct 4 FIRST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

2223 N. Mulford Road (Mulford Rd. Ent.)

Pct 5 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN 6595 Guilford Road

Pct 6 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN 6595 Guilford Road

Pct 7 ROCKFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY – EAST BRANCH 6685 E. State St.

Pct 8 ROCKFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY – EAST BRANCH 6685 E. State St.

WARD 2

Pct 1 SALVATION ARMY TEMPLE

500 S. Rockford Avenue (East Door)

Pct 2 SALVATION ARMY TEMPLE

500 S. Rockford Avenue (East Door)

Pct 3 OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 3300 Rural Street (Northeast Ent - Gym)

Pct 4 OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 3300 Rural Street (Northeast Ent - Gym)

Pct 5 ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH 3000 Rural Street (East Ent.)

Pct 6 SALVATION ARMY TEMPLE

500 S. Rockford Avenue (East Door)

WARD 3

Pct 1 OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

3300 Rural Street (Northeast Ent. - Gym)

Pct 2 U of I COLLEGE OF MED ICINE

1601 Parkview Avenue (South Ent.)

Pct 3 ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH

3000 Rural Street (East Ent.)

Pct 4 ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH

3000 Rural Street (East Ent.)

Pct 5 RPL – NORDLOF CENTER

118 N. Main Street

Pct 6 RPL – NORDLOF CENTER 118 N. Main Street

Pct 7 RPL – NORDLOF CENTER

118 N. Main Street

WARD 4

Pct 1 Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center 3470 N. Alpine Rd.

Pct 2 NORTHEAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5651 E. Riverside Blvd (Southeast Ent.)

Pct 3 NORTHEAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5651 E. Riverside Blvd. (Southeast Ent.)

Pct 4 Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center 3470 N. Alpine Rd

Pct 5 GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3555 McFarland Road

Pct 6 CITY FIRST

5950 Spring Creek Road (Mulford Rd Ent.)

Pct 7 NORTHEAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5651 E. Riverside Blvd (Southeast Ent.)

Pct 8 GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3555 McFarland Road

WARD 5

Pct 1 ST. PAUL CH OF GOD IN CHRIST 1001 Bishop Washington Ave. (S .E. Ent.)

Pct 2 WESTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1523 Morgan Street (East Ent )

Pct 3 PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH

1703 S. Central Avenue

Pct 4 PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH

1703 S. Central Avenue

Pct 5 ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT 401 S. Main Street (Boardroom)

WARD 6

Pct 1 MAYWOOD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 3621 Samuelson Road (North Ent.)

Pct 2 WOODSIDE GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH

3022 18th Street

Pct 3 MAYWOOD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 3621 Samuelson Road (North Ent.)

Pct 4 WOODSIDE GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH

3022 18TH Street

Pct 5 WOODSIDE GENER AL BAPT IST CHURCH 3022 18th Street

WARD 7

Pct 1 UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH

3630 N. Rockton Ave

Pct 2 UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH

3630 N. Rockton Ave

Pct 3 ST. BERNADETTE COMM CENTER 2330 Bell Avenue (West Ent )

Pct 4 NORTHWEST COMM. CENTER

1325 N Johnston Avenue (Corbet Bldg.)

Pct 5 NORTHWEST COMM. CENTER

1325 N. Johnston Avenue (Corbet Bldg.)

Pct 6 NORTHWEST COMM. CENTER

1325 N. Johnston Avenue (Corbet Bldg.)

WARD 8

Pct 1 ROSECRANCE ON HARRISON 3815 Harrison Avenue (South Ent.)

Pct 2

CITY CHURCH

1280 S. Alpine Road (N W Ent.)

Pct 3 BROADWAY COVENANT CHURCH

3525 Broadway (Fellshp Hall S.W. Ent.)

Pct 4 BROADWAY COVENANT CHURCH

3525 Broadway (Fellshp Hall S.W. Ent.)

Pct 5 BROADWAY COVENANT CHURCH

3525 Broadway (Fellshp Hall S.W. Ent.)

Pct 6 ROSECRANCE ON HARRISON

3815 Harrison Avenue (South Ent.)

WARD 9

Pct 1 THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

1221 Custer Avenue

Pct 2 ST. BERNADETTE COMM CENTER

2330 Bell Avenue (West Ent )

Pct 3 ST. BERNADETTE COMM CENTER

2330 Bell Avenue (West Ent )

Pct 4 UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH

3630 N. Rockton Ave

Pct 5 WESLEY WILLOWS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

4141 N. Rockton Avenue (North Ent.)

Pct 6 WESLEY WILLOWS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 4141 N. Rockton Avenue (North Ent.)

WARD 10

Pct 1 SALVATION ARMY TEMPLE

500 S. Rockford Avenue (East Door)

Pct 2 SALVATION ARMY TEMPLE

500 S. Rockford Avenue (East Door)

Pct 3 FOREST CITY CHURCH

1280 S. Alpine Road (N W Ent.)

Pct 4 OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

3300 Rural Street (Northeast Ent - Gym)

Pct 5 OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

3300 Rural Street (Northeast Ent - Gym)

Pct 6 FOREST CITY CHURCH

1280 S. Alpine Road (N W Ent.)

Pct 7 FOREST CITY CHURCH

1280 S. Alpine Road (N W Ent.)

WARD 11

Pct 1 SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1629 S. 6th Street

Pct 2 SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1629 S. 6th Street

Pct 3 SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1629 S. 6th Street

Pct 4 SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1629 S. 6th Street

WARD 12

Pct 1 THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

1221 Custer Avenue

Pct 2 BETH-EDEN UNITED METH . CHURCH 3201 Huffman Blvd

Pct 3 BETH-EDEN UNITED METH CHURCH

3201 Huffman Blvd.

Pct 4 BETH-EDEN UNITED METH . CHURCH

3201 Huffman Blvd.

Pct 5 REGIONAL OFFICE BUILDING

4302 N. Main Street

Pct 6 SPRING CRK. UNITE D CH URCH OF CHRIST 4500 Spring Creek Road

Pct 7 Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center 3470 N. Alpine Rd

WARD 13

Pct 1 UNITED FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CH. 250 N. Pierpont Avenue

Pct 2 UNITED FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CH. 250 N. Pierpont Avenue

Pct 3 RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH

600 N. Horsman Street (North Ent.)

Pct 4 RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH

600 N. Horsman Street (North Ent.)

Pct 5 THE SALVATION ARMY

210 Kilburn Avenue (Southeast Ent.)

WARD 14

Pct 1 IGLESIA EVANGÉLICA CRISTIANA ESPIRITUAL 2324 S. Alpine Road (former Woodside Cong)

Pct 2 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

5304 Charles Street (North Ent.)

Pct 3 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

5304 Charles Street (North Ent.)

Pct 4 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

5304 Charles Street (North Ent.)

Pct 5 ST MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH

675 N. Mulford Road (Fellowship Hall)

Pct 6 IGLESIA EVANGÉLICA CRISTIANA ESPIRITUAL 2324 S. Alpine Road (former Woodside Cong)

All polling places are wheelchair accessible. The polls at said election will open at 6:00 o’clock a.m. and will continue to be open until 7:00 o’clock p.m. of that day.

BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

Russell L. Taylor, Jr.

Ryan C. Brauns

Wendell Coates

Jorge Paredes, Executive Director

Michael Scheurich, Attorney

John S. Lowry, Chief Judge, COMMISSIONERS Seventeenth Judicial Court

NOTICE OF GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION

CITY OF ROCKFORD VOTERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, a General Primary Election will be held in the City of Rockford, Winnebago County and State of Illinois. Candidates will be nominated to the offices as set forth below:

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES COUNTY CORONER REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS

Sixteenth Congressional District

Seventeenth Congressional District

COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS Board District

11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20

STATE SENATOR 34th Legislative District JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT REPRESENTATIVES IN THE GENERAL Fourth Judicial District ASSEMBLY

Representative Districts 67, 68, 69, 89 & 90

CIRCUIT CLERK

(To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Rita B. Garman )

(To fill the vacancy of the Hon. John W. Turner)

(To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Lisa Holder White

STATE’S ATTORNEY JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

COUNTY AUDITOR

Seventeenth Judicial District First Subdistrict

(To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Joseph G. McGraw)

NOTICE IS GIVEN that candidates will be elected to the offices as set forth below:

DELEGATES AND ALTERNATE DELEGATES

TO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING CONVENTION

Sixteenth Congressional District

Seventeenth Congressional District

PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

The polls at said election will be open at 6:00 o’clock A.M. and will continue to be open until 7:00 o’clock P.M. of that day.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois on February 28, 2024

ROCKFORD BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

Russell L. Taylor, Jr.

Ryan C. Brauns

Wendell Coates

Jorge Paredes, Executive Director

Michael Scheurich, Attorney

John S. Lowry, Chief Judge, COMMISSIONERS Seventeenth Judicial Circuit

COLOR OF BALLOTS

Announcement is hereby made that the colors of the Official Ballots to be used by the respective political parties at the General Primary Election to be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in the City of Rockford will be as follows:

Democratic Party Ballot – green

Republican Party Ballot – purple

Government Notices

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OWEN TOWNSHIP

Meeting

The Owen Township Monthly Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 at 7:00PM at the Owen Township Hall (4019 Latham Rd).

All residents of the township are invited to attend.

Susan Barnes, Owen Township Clerk 24834R TRRT 2/28 n n n

LEGAL NOTICE

The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CST), Tuesday, April 2, 2024 sealed submittals for IFB No. 24-39 CCEC Data Center Renovations, terms to be in accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois. All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place.

All offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date of set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205. com. Vendors registered with Bonfire can download packages at no cost from their web-site –https://rps205.bonfirehub.com/ portal/?tab=openOpportunities

Dated this 27th day of February 2024, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 24835R TRRT 2/28 n n n

LEGAL NOTICE

The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CDST), Thursday, April 4, 2024 sealed submittals for IFB No. 24-40 Spring Creek ES Gym Acoustics & Lighting, terms to be in accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois.

All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place. All offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date of set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205.com. Vendors registered with Bonfire can download packages at no cost from their web-site – https://rps205.bonfirehub.com/ portal/?tab=openOpportunities

Dated this 29th day of February 2024, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois. Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 24836R TRRT 2/28 n n n

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com.

The Rockford Park District invites qualified contractors to complete the replacement of the pool liner located in the wading pool at Sand Park Pool. The installation contractor shall be pre-qualified and certified for the construction of swimming facilities as designated by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Bids will be opened online via Zoom. Link to the Zoom opening is provided on the cover page of the bid document. The Rockford Park

District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District. Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

Bid No. 24-2334 Sand Park Wading Pool Liner Replacement

Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., Sand Park Pool, 1041 Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111

Bid Opening: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom BY: Jack Armstrong, Secretary 24837R TRRT 2/28

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL COURT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION

In the Matter of the Estate of VIRGINIA SUE BREI, Deceased.

Case No.: 2024-PR-41 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Virginia Sue Brei of Loves Park, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 16, 2024, to Glen T. Turpoff of Rockford, Illinois, whose attorney is Maryjo Pirages Reynolds, Allen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC, 839 North Perryville Road, Suite 200, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 21, 2024, 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 clerk of the Circuit Court at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Glen T. Turpoff, Executor for the Estate of Virginia Sue Brei, Deceased

By: ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVIN LEAKE, LLC

By: /s/ Maryjo Pirages Reynolds One of their attorneys

PREPARED BY: ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN LEAKE, LLC

Maryjo Pirages Reynolds, ARDC #6309920

839 North Perryville Road, Suite 200 Rockford, Illinois 61107 (815) 414-5526

Attorneys for the Estate 24830R TRRT 3/6 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: PERRY SCOTT SHIPPY, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2024-PR-26 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of PERRY SCOTT SHIPPY. Letters of Office were issued on the 31st day of January, 2024 to Dallas R. Shippy, 2765 N. Rock City Road, Ridott, Illinois 61067, 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 August 14, 2024, 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: February 7, 2024

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 24804R TRRT 2/28 n n n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT M. GREENE, Deceased. No. 2024-PR-16

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of ROBERT M. GREENE. Letters of Office were issued on January 25, 2024 to VALENTINA GREENE, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 6072 Brynwood Drive, Suite 206, Rockford, IL 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 14, 2024, 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, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of the 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 days after it has been filed.

DATED: February 8, 2024. David L. Davitt

David L. Davitt - #6206402

DAVITT LAW OFFICE, PLLC 6072 Brynwood Dr., Suite 206 Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 229-5333 ddavitt@rockriverlaw.com 24805R TRRT 2/28

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Adrianna I.R. Tovar

SIGNED: Adrianna I.R. Tovar 2/6/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Crystal Miller, Deputy Clerk 24806R TRRT 2/28

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact an online business in said County and State under the name of Freedom Fit Central at the following post office addresses: 724 Strawbridge Drive, Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alan Mohring

SIGNED: Alan Mohring 2/6/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 24807R TRRT 2/28

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a handy man business in said County and State under the name of S & R Handyman Service at the following post office addresses: 2021 1/2 Windsor Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Shane

Edward Ruggles

SIGNED: Shane Edward Ruggles 2/5/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 24808R TRRT 2/28

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cleaning services business in said County and State under the name of Commercial Cleaning Services at the following post office addresses: 1643 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Frank Freeman

SIGNED: Frank Freeman 2/9/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 24809R TRRT 2/28 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 shipping products to Africa business in said County and State under the name of Sudatel Youssef at the following post office addresses: 2920 Halsted Rd., Apt. D, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Abdallah Adam Youssef

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cosmetology business in said County and State under the name of The Brow Co. at the following post office addresses: 5812 East Drive, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of

SIGNED: Abdallah Adam Youssef 2/14/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY –IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LYNN MARIE DICKMAN, Deceased.

Case No. 2023-PR-350 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THAT THE ESTATE OF LYNN MARIE DICKMAN HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO PROBATE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Lynn Marie Dickman on October 20, 2023. Letters of Office were issued on February 9, 2024 to Thomas Dickman of 3424 City View Drive, Machesney Park, IL 61115 as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Mark C. Johnson, 321 W. State Street, Suite 301, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County located at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the representatives, or both, on or before August 21, 2024, the date six months from the date of first publication on February 21, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representatives is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of the claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and the representative’s attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Thomas Dickman, Independent Executor

Prepared By:

Mark C. Johnson ARDC No. 6211240

Attorney for Petitioner 321 W. State Street, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 24823R TRRT 3/6 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of: AUSTYN TYLER TERPSTRA, Current Name

Case Number 23-MR-657

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Austyn Tyler Terpstra to the new name of: Alaya Grace Terpstra.

The court date will be held: on March 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Austyn Tyler Terpstra

Current Name 24752R TRRT 3/6 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE

In the Matter of the Estate of: WARD W. MILLER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2024 PR 32 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Ward W. Miller. Letters of Office were issued on February 8, 2024 to Jeremy P. Bergstrom who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy F. Horning, 3400 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 1, 2024 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.

Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 24827R TRRT 3/6

Winnebago County Circuit Clerk –Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: February 19, 2024

Jeremy P. Bergstrom Executor of the Estate of Ward W. Miller, Deceased Timothy F. Horning

MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 North Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 636-9300 thmeyerhorning@aol.com 24838R TRRT 3/13 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: SHELLY CIACCIO, Decedent.

CASE NO. 2024-PR-37 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of SHELLY CIACCIO. Letters of Office were issued on the 13th day of February, 2024 to Robert Ciaccio, 826 Frazier Road, Crossville, TN 38572, 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 August 28, 2024, 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: February 19, 2024

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 24839R TRRT 3/13 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

In the matter of the Petition for Adoption of ISAIAH JUDE MULLIGAN, a male child.

CASE NO: 2024 AD 23

To: SAVANNA DENTON and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Take notice that on the 21st day of February, 2024, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, for the adoption of a child named Isaiah Jude Mulligan, and that on the second floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 25th day of March, 2024, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the

Concern, appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment, or Decree entered.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 21st day of February, 2024. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court

ERIN L. NASH #6304953

Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500

erin@nashlawofficepc.com

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: Michael Mahoney, Sr. Deceased.

Case No: 2024 PR 43

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Michael Mahoney, Sr. Letters of Administration were issued on February 20, 2024, to Michael Mahoney, Jr., who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Mark Brynteson, 2969 Rolling Meadow Court, Belvidere, IL 61008. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 28, 2024, 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 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as 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, 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 his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Mark D. Brynteson Attorney for Administrator

Prepared by: Mark Brynteson // ARDC 627884 2969 Rolling Meadow Court Belvidere, IL 61008

Office: 815-569-4280

Fax: 815-459-4075

Email: mdb@bryntesonlaw.com 24841R TRRT 3/13 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:

MARY WAMBUI NJARAMBA, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2023-PR-351

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of MARY WAMBUI NJARAMBA.

Letters of Office were issued on the 15th day of February, 2024 to Stanley Muthami, 244 N. Pier Drive, Machesney Park, Illinois, 611151, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is THOMAS C. LAYE, of Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., 308 West State Street, Suite 210, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before August 28, 2024, 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.

Now, unless you, Savanna Rose Denton and All Whom It May

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: February 22, 2023

By:_/s/ Thomas C. Laye, Esq.

Thomas C. Laye, Esq.

Thomas C. Laye – ARDC #6320977

HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD.

308 West State Street, Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101

Telephone: 815-962-0044

Fax: 815-962-6250

thomas@hampiloslaw.com

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of:

ANDREA CENTENO,

Current Name

Case Number 24-MR-52

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Andrea Centeno to the new name of: Andrea Centeno Ramirez.

The court date will be held: on April 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412.

/s/ Andrea Centeno

Current Name 24843R TRRT 3/13 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 landscaping business in said County and State under the name of Chava Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 2621 Cascade Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Salvador Gonzalez

SIGNED: Salvador Gonzalez 2/21/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of February, A.D. 2024. Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 24844R TRRT 3/13 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 lifestyle retail business in said County and State under the name of Serenity Loft at the following post office addresses: 128 S. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Angelique Diane Sims

SIGNED: Angelique Diane Sims 2/21/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the

Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 24845R TRRT 3/13

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND

SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE

LOAN TRUST I

Plaintiff, -v.AARON M. HAFFERTY et al

Defendant 2023-FC-0000324

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 18, 2024, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 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 ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO (142) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT NO.

4 OF FOREST CREEK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK

41 OF PLATS ON PAGE 72A IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 4770 TERRANG TRAIL, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115

Property Index No. 08-29426-005

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. 14-23-04698

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2023-FC-0000324

TJSC#: 43-3846

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 # 2023-FC-0000324

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

ILLINOIS BANK & TRUST, a division of HTLF Bank, f/k/a ILLINOIS BANK & TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. RALPH J. FISHER, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2024 FC 50 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 Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on February 9, 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: Ralph J. Fisher.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows:

Lot Two (2) Plat No. 2 of Garden Hills Subdivision as designated upon the Plat of Garden Hills Subdivision No. 1 and No. 2, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 27 of Plats on Page 179 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PIN: 11-33-278-002

5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 2718 Forsythia Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61102

6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows:

a. Name of Mortgagor: Ralph J. Fisher

b. Name of Mortgagee: Illinois Bank & Trust

c. Date of Mortgage: January 20, 2021

d. Date of Recording: January 26, 2021

e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois

f. Recording Document Identification: Document No. 2021003043

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure 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 March 22, 2024 (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 for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. RENO & ZAHM LLP

BY: /s/ Michael G. Schultz

Michael G. Schultz, Attorney for Illinois Bank & Trust, a division of HTLF Bank, f/k/a Illinois Bank & Trust, Plaintiff RENO & ZAHM LLP

Michael G. Schultz (#6297569) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 mgs@renozahm.com 24818R TRRT 3/6 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY

PROBATE DIVISION

In the Matter of:

JAMES M. PETERSON Deceased 2024-PR-13 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of JAMES M. PETERSON, who died on December 6, 2023. Letters of Office were issued on February 9, 2024 to KATHLEEN LEHMAN, P.O. Box 485, Inkom, ID 83245, who is the legal representative 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 August 21, 2024, 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 her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: February 12, 2024

/s/ Douglas R. Henry DOUGLAS R. HENRY

DOUGLAS R. HENRY - #6229426

BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive; Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611

dhenry@bslbv.com

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION

In the Matter of the Estate of KELLY Q. BERNDT, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2023 PR 343

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice given of the death of Kelly Q. Berndt of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 8, 2024, to Eric C. Berndt, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is John M. Gilbert.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 21, 2024, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivering is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the perquisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Room 425, 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 the attorney within ten (10) days after it was filed.

Dated: February 21, 2024.

John M. Gilbert, Attorney John M. Gilbert (#6226767) Gilbert Law Offices, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 (815) 877-2500 24820R TRRT 3/6 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: JIMMIE THOMAS, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2023 PR 12 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of JIMMIE THOMAS. Letters of Office were issued on January 24, 2023, to Jimmie Thomas, 330 Albert Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is MEGHAN BOLTE, 1707 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 21, 2024, 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: February 14, 2024 AUDREY THOMAS, Independent Administrator Attorney Meghan Bolte Attorney for Estate 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 399-1400 24821R TRRT 3/6 n n n

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO – NON-PROBATED

WILL # 2 02 3W 000134W 001: GAIL BONESCHANS, DECEASED, legal residence 250 Clifford Ave. Loves Park, IL 61111.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE is given of the death of GAIL BONESCHANS on September 2, 2023. The Estate is administered through a Small Estate Affidavit and no Letters of Office were issued. Administrators/Executors

of the Estate are, Dale Boneschans & Rick Runge. Attorney Kathy McNeely-Johnson, Legal Serenity, PC, 403 Auburn St. Rockford, IL 61103 is representing the estate. Claims against the Estate are to be made before August 19th 2024, 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 made with Kathy McNeely-Johnson, Legal Serenity, PC, 403 Auburn St. Rockford, IL 61103 legalserenity@ gmail.com. Attorney of record. with the Estate Administrators, or both. Notification by email is accepted. 24822R TRRT 3/6

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: MARK R. HILL, Deceased.

2024-PR-36 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARK R. HILL. Letters of Office were issued on February 15, 2024, to Mark D. Bennett-Hill of 206 S. Briggs Street, Joliet, Illinois 60433, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Derek B.N. Seyller of HARDYMAN | DIVERDE, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Any claims against the Estate may be filed on or before August 21, 2024, 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 must be filed with the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, create anaccount 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 further help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.asp. or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office.

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 attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: February 21, 2024

MARK D. BENNETT-HILL, Independent Executor

Derek B.N. SeyllerARDC# 6334524

HARDYMAN | DIVERDE 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 Rockford, Illinois 61107 (815) 964-8888

dseyller@hardymandiverde.com

Attorneys for the Estate of Mark R. Hill, Deceased 24824R TRRT 3/6 n n n MACHESNEY MINI WAREHOUSES 11330 N. 2nd St. Machesney Park, IL 61115 815-297-7803

NOTICE OF SALE

The personal properties stored by: (42) David and Candice Fitz (115) David and Candice Fitz. Located at 11330 N. 2nd St., Machesney Park, Illinois, a self-storage facility, shall be sold through an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com on

3/5/2024, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon. If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes household goods and many personal items.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of: ADOLPH RAATZ III, Current Name

Case Number 24-MR-23

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Adolph Raatz III to the new name of: Trey Adolph Raatz. The court date will be held: on April 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Adolph Raatz

Current Name 24826R TRRT 3/6 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 retail business in said County and State under the name of El Taconazo Western Wear at the following post office addresses: 1233 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Richard Anthony Gonzalez SIGNED: Richard Anthony Gonzalez 2/15/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Crystal Miller, Deputy Clerk 24828R TRRT 3/6

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 food sales business in said County and State under the name of Congas Latin Cuisine at the following post office addresses: 116 N. Madison St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christina Elizabeth Gamoneda

SIGNED: Christina Elizabeth Gamoneda 2/16/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of February, A.D. 2024. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 24829R TRRT 3/6 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL PETWAY et al Defendant

2019-CH-0000704 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 10, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 12, 2024, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 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 SEVENTY-FOUR (74) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF HARRISON PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL

MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 41 OF PLATS ON PAGE 47B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 2914 STOWMARKET AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109

Property Index No. 16-04-252022 (256A374)

The real estate is improved with a single family 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.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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. 14-19-10727

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2019-CH-0000704

TJSC#: 44-223

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 # 2019-CH-0000704

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P24796R TRRT 2/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, vs. JOSE TORRES, RACHEL L. MAY, FIRST HORIZON BANK SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO FIRST HORIZON HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSEE BANK, N.A., FOUR RIVERS SANITATION

AUTHORITY A/K/A

ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT Defendants, 23 FC 157

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT FORTY-SEVEN (47) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF SHERIDAN GROVE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE N.W. 1/4 OF THE S.E. 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 45 OF PLATS ON PAGE 173 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

P.I.N. 15-25-404-006. Commonly known as 2633 SHERIDAN GROVE DR., ROCKFORD, IL 61109.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 21-01401 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3237994

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Plaintiff, -v.GONZALO EMILIO ALFARO, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.

ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC

Defendant 2023 FC 0000129 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 21, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2024, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 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:

THE EAST FIFTY-TWO (52) FEET OF LOTS ELEVEN (11) AND TWELVE (12) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT L M. NOLING’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 18 IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE WEST LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOTS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 910 17TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-35209-008

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $62,974.53.

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 CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ

SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 23-098032.

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.

CHAD LEWIS

ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID

CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601

561-241-6901

E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

Attorney File No. 23-098032

Attorney ARDC No. 6306439

Case Number: 2023 FC 0000129

TJSC#: 43-3719

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 # 2023 FC 0000129

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P24831R TRRT 3/13 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SERVIS ONE, INC DBA BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.-

WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF WESLEY M CAMPBELL, DECEASED, FOUR RIVERS SANITATION AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, STEVEN B CAMPBELL, DAVID CAMPBELL, TIMOTHY P WILLIAMS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WENDY S MEIERDRIK, BRANDON MEIERDRIK, BEN MEIERDRIK A/K/A BENNETT MEIERDRIK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WESLEY M CAMPBELL Defendant 23 FC 0000177

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 2, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 5, 2024, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 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 ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN (116) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SCARDA SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 22 OF PLATS ON PAGE 32 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 1711 OVERDENE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-11257-020

The real estate is improved with a single family 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 2212586IL_840410

Case Number: 23 FC 0000177

TJSC#: 44-298

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 # 23 FC 0000177

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Julie K. Strain; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Greg A. Strain; Julie Strain as Personal Representative of the Estate of Greg A. Strain, deceased; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS No. 2024-FC-0000056

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Greg A. Strain

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: 662 Winfield Drive South Beloit, IL 61080 and which said Mortgage was made by:

Greg A. Strain the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20151025696; 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 March 29, 2024, 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. 14-24-00072

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a consulting business in said County and State under the name of Savannah Laster at the following post office addresses: 1643 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104, PMB 717, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Savannah Michelle Laster SIGNED: Savannah Michelle Laster 2/12/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Crystal Miller, Deputy Clerk 24846R TRRT 3/13 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 arts & crafts business in said County and State under the name of Butterfly Lane Creations at the following post office addresses: 7111 Cindy Dr., New Milford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or

transacting such business are as follows: Loraine Susan Humphries

SIGNED: Loraine Susan Humphries 2/23/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 24847R TRRT 3/13 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 esthetics business in said County and State under the name of Cloud Nine & Co. Esthetics at the following post office addresses: 11447 2nd St., Unit 3, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Taylor Lynn Bolgert

SIGNED: Taylor Lynn Bolgert 2/22/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Krystal Soto, Deputy Clerk 24848R TRRT 3/13 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 retail business in said County and State under the name of Agape Kreationz at the following post office addresses: 4157 Ashwinton Way, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tachonda Freshaun Hicks; Chris De’Sean Green

SIGNED: Tachonda Freshaun Hicks 2/26/24

SIGNED: Chris De’Sean Green 2/26/24

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of February, A.D. 2024.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Lisa Nolley, Deputy Clerk 24849R TRRT 3/13

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, vs. JOSE TORRES, RACHEL L. MAY, FIRST HORIZON BANK SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO FIRST HORIZON HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSEE BANK, N.A., FOUR RIVERS SANITATION AUTHORITY

A/K/A ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT Defendants, 23 FC 157 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 15-25-404-006.

Commonly known as 2633 SHERIDAN GROVE DR., ROCKFORD, IL 61109. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 21-01401 ADC

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3237994 P24797R TRRT 2/28 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- MICHAEL PETWAY et al Defendant 2019-CH-0000704 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 10, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 12, 2024, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 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 2914 STOWMARKET AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109

Property Index No. 16-04-252-022 (256A374)

The real estate is improved with a single family 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.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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. 14-19-10727

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2019-CH-0000704

TJSC#: 44-223

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 # 2019-CH-0000704

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15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100

BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-23-04698

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2023-FC-0000324

TJSC#: 43-3846

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 # 2023-FC-0000324 I3238448

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- GONZALO EMILIO ALFARO, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC Defendant 2023

FC 0000129

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I Plaintiff, -v.- AARON

M. HAFFERTY et al Defendant 2023-FC-0000324 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 18, 2024, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 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 4770 TERRANG TRAIL, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115

Property Index No. 08-29-426-005

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.

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 # 2023 FC 0000129

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SERVIS ONE, INC DBA BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.- WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF WESLEY M CAMPBELL, DECEASED, FOUR RIVERS SANITATION AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, STEVEN B CAMPBELL, DAVID CAMPBELL, TIMOTHY P WILLIAMS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WENDY S MEIERDRIK, BRANDON MEIERDRIK, BEN MEIERDRIK A/K/A BENNETT MEIERDRIK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WESLEY M CAMPBELL Defendant 23 FC 0000177

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 21, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2024, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 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 910 17TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-35-209-008

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $62,974.53.

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 CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 23-098032.

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.

CHAD LEWIS

ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601 561-241-6901

E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

Attorney File No. 23-098032

Attorney ARDC No. 6306439

Case Number: 2023 FC 0000129

TJSC#: 43-3719

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 2, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 5, 2024, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 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 1711 OVERDENE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-11-257-020

The real estate is improved with a single family 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 22-12586IL_840410

Case Number: 23 FC 0000177

TJSC#: 44-298

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 # 23 FC 0000177

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2/22/2024 94 Greenfield, Irving Durand

2/22/2024 65 Cooper, William Rockford

2/22/2024 97 Walker, Idell Rockford

2/22/2024 48 Fair, Jeremy J Rockford

2/22/2024 46 Massingill, Jesse Rockford

2/22/2024 50 Cook, Denise Rockford

2/22/2024 86 Myers, William Machesney Park

2/22/2024 58 Carlson, Dawn Rockford

2/22/2024 Hood, Danny A Loves Park

2/22/2024 87 Wiles, Karen F Cherry Valley

2/22/2024 86 Washington, Cornelius Rockford

2/21/2024 66 Mack, Michael Rockford

2/21/2024 85 Carlson, Suzanne M Rockford

2/21/2024 59 Burright, John H Rockford

2/21/2024 80 Kline, Eldon Rockford

2/21/2024 85 Sprecher, Patricia Rockford

2/21/2024 74 Gorkow, Mary Rockford

2/20/2024 88 Mueller, Richard Rockford

2/20/2024 90 Eld, Rowena Loves Park

2/20/2024 71 Boyd, Georgianna Rockford

2/20/2024 43 Taylor, Ronald Roscoe

2/20/2024 92 Kingsbury, Lois M Rockford

2/20/2024 71 Alms, Gary Rockford

2/20/2024 84 Linde, David P Rockford

2/20/2024 62 Franklin, Timothy Rockford

2/20/2024 80 Nyenhuis, Sandra Rockford

2/20/2024 73 Sullivan, Linda Rockford

2/20/2024 52 Leak, Teresa Rockford

2/20/2024 88 Laskye, Fern Rockford

2/20/2024 87 Johnson, Robert Rockford

2/19/2024 89 Hoeppner, Curtis D Rockford

2/19/2024 71 Schuller, Edward South Beloit

2/19/2024 96 Twombly, Sonja G Cherry Valley

2/19/2024 75 Bisconti, Michael Rockford

2/19/2024 82 Powers, Patricia Winnebago

2/19/2024 74 Hartzell, Kris Rockford

2/19/2024 74 Moan, Leslie G Rockford

2/19/2024 68 O’brien, Maria Loves Park

2/19/2024 80 Wardle, Diann Rockford

2/18/2024 93 Mcdonald, Ronald Rockford

2/18/2024 91 Kramer, Merlin Rockford

2/18/2024 89 Manuel, Buenaventura Rockford

2/18/2024 82 Nortch, Richard E Machesney Park

2/18/2024 90 Donaldson, Shirley A Loves Park

2/18/2024 60 Sanford, Larry G Rockford

2/18/2024 24 Wolf, Adam Rockford

2/18/2024 53 Carrico, David A Loves Park

2/18/2024 69 Crimmins, James Rockford

2/18/2024 81 Dew, Jorene’e Rockford

2/17/2024 77 Walker, El Rockford

2/17/2024 62 Kelley, Leo Rockford

2/17/2024 90 Burg Sr., James Roscoe

2/17/2024 77 Dagostino, Harry Rockford

2/16/2024 71 Bergen, Sally Rockford

2/16/2024 96 Taylor, Gerald Rockford

2/16/2024 62 Lapier Jr., Robert Rockford

2/16/2024 65 Heckman, Kurt A Machesney Park

2/16/2024 43 Omelchenko, Roman Rockford

2/16/2024 65 Lindstrom, John Rockford

Crossword Theme: Iconic Fashion Moments

Across

1. Aggressive remark

5. Pampering spot

8. Wharton degree

11. Light bulb, in comic book

12. Burn to a crisp

13. Size option

15. Cameron of “There’s Something About Mary”

16. Fabled racer

17. Take care of debt (2 words)

18. *He wore a white leisure suit on the dance floor

20. It can be pleasant or unpleasant

21. Buenos ____

22. Dove’s sound

23. *She wore a white dress above a subway grate

26. Get house ready for living

30. Rap sheet acr.

31. Famous fictional canine

34. Brussels org.

35. Not Astroturf

Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

37. Take the gold

38. Certain cigarette

39. Speed of object divided by speed of sound

40. Lord’s subordinate

42. Ann Patchett’s novel “____ Canto”

43. Made by Bayer

45. Friskily

47. Long period of time

48. Repeat, in music

50. Cough syrup balsam

52. *She wore a meat dress

55. What cobbler does

56. Good’s foe?

57. Muddy road grooves

59. Waltz, in France

60. White House “sub”

61. Red light action

62. Layer

63. Marching insect

64. Sports award

Down

1. Ebay click

2. Miners’ passage

3. *Kim Kardashian exposed it on the cover of Paper in 2014

4. *Harper’s ____, famous fashion magazine, launched in 1867

5. Fossil fuel rock deposit

6. Fractions

7. Atlas stat

8. Egg salad ingredient

9. View from high-speed train?

10. High mountain

12. Uncontrollable movement disorder

13. Animal trail

14. *Singer who sported a cone bra

19. Viola da Gamba, pl.

22. Pool tool

23. Molten rock

24. Southern cuisine pods

25. Civil rights org.

26. Jimmy Buffet: “You got ____ to the left...”

27. Many iambs

28. Iron/carbon alloy

29. *Golightly of little black dress and sunglasses fame

32. Tchaikovsky’s fowl

33. Bro’s sib

36. *Nothing came

between her and her Calvins

38. Loud noise

40. Car’s unique identifier, acr.

41. Diamond on a sweater

44. Awaken

46. Rough

48. Type of juniper

49. Proclamation

50. Bluish green

51. Billy Joel’s “____ the Good Die Young”

52. Bulgarian money

53. Glory prerequisite

54. Above

55. NFL’s Lamar Jackson in 1923, e.g.

58. Done with “my little eye”?

WEEK OF

FEBRUARY 25 TO MARCH 2, 2024

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN

ARIES

You may spontaneously decide to take a training course to improve your job prospects. A revelation will illuminate your path to satisfaction but will also require considerable effort.

TAURUS

You could obtain the necessary financing for a project close to your heart. A consultation with your financial adviser should enable you to consolidate your debts and live your life as intended.

GEMINI

Tidying up at home could help you clear your head. Before talking about separation, take the time to discuss certain subjects. Deciding on impulse could leave you with bitter regrets.

CANCER

Before presenting any files and proposals at work, make sure you refine them to ensure they get accepted. You’ll inevitably want to renew your wardrobe to reward yourself for your success.

LEO

You’ll suggest interesting projects to your friends. Dedicate time to developing your creative skills in a field you’re passionate about. Self-confidence is the key to achieving success and accomplishing great things in the near future.

VIRGO

You’ll meet inspiring people who will enrich your social circle and deepen your spirituality. A professional or personal opportunity could make you consider moving.

LIBRA

A dose of sensitivity and affection will be crucial in your relationship to avoid misunderstandings. Open communication will help improve things, but financial confusion could arise.

SCORPIO

An action-packed week is on the horizon! If you love to travel, now might be the perfect time to revive a plan that was previously postponed due to circumstances that no longer apply. Even a short solo getaway could create some unforgettable memories.

SAGITTARIUS

If you have an artistic soul, your overflowing imagination will enable you to create an exceptional piece of art. Adopting a lifestyle that aligns with your aspirations will bring balance to your life. When you go with the flow, everything will fall into place.

CAPRICORN

A moment of relaxation and rejuvenation would be welcome. Explore your artistic or spiritual talents that seem to want to emerge. Getting involved with those who are less fortunate could also be an inspiring option.

AQUARIUS

You’ll expand your circle of friends by having a more active social life, even if it’s just through social media. Joining a gym with friends to try out a new sport could also be a great option.

PISCES

You’ll be full of joy and optimism this week. This contagious state of mind will spread to those around you. At work, you’ll complete your tasks more quickly and support those who need help. Your extra efforts will be rewarded.

The only

that grows

just

Across

1. Seclude

5. Acted like

9. Health club

12. Point-scoring serves

13. Identical

14. Join forces with

15. Allowed to be used

16. Comes first

18. Young chicken

20. Holiday drink

21. Comforted

24. Lighthearted

28. Twinkle

31. For heaven’s ____!

32. “____ Town” (play)

33. Roost

36. Vigor’s partner

37. Sis’s sibs

39. Lasagna seasoning

41. Conveyed

42. Laundry machine

43. Fear

45. Waits in secret

49. Coiled

54. Tiny

55. Female pronoun

56. Fantasy

57. Make a splash

58. Chatter

59. Tot

60. Evergreen plants

Down

1. 50%

2. Cake froster

3. Declare untrue

4. Repute

5. Deadly reptile

6. Duffer’s goal

7. Edit text

8. Art ____

9. Downhearted

10. Bakery offering

11. TV airings

17. Breakfast order

19. Incline

22. Look upon

23. Fielder’s muff

25. Volcano’s output

26. Like

27. Sample

28. Large quantity

29. Angler’s bait

30. Smooth, as clothes

34. Mew

35. Scoundrel

38. Lead actor

40. “____ Old Men”

42. Impede

44. Power unit

46. Peeve

47. Be informed

48. Drinks daintily

49. Wary

50. Pod vegetable

51. Tick off

52. Antlered animal

53. Barely passing grade

PaleoFest

Burpee Museum of Natural History

737 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103 burpee.org

815.965.3433

Saturday, March 2 - Sunday, March 3

From dinosaurs to mammoths to fish to microfossils, neuro-paleontology and everything in between, PaleoFest has something for all ages. PaleoFest caters to all paleontology interests including daytime talks, family workshops, Paleo Passport stations, and exploring the exhibit halls of the museum. Burpee Museum is home to Jane the juvenile T. rex and Homer the juvenile Triceratops. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for children. The museum is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day. The event is open Friday for museum members.

Vintage Shop Hop

Various Locations

vintageshophop.blogspot.com

Friday, March 1 - Saturday, March 2

Vintage Shop Hop is a self-guided day of vintage & boutique shopping held twice a year with over 400 vintage & antique shops, along with barn sales, women’s boutiques and home decor shops in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Each participating shop offers up an in-store promotion such as discounts, demonstrations, artists on-site, prize drawings, treats, entertainment, food trucks, swag bags, punch cards, parking lot sales, and more. The Rockford Region has 20 stops along the Vintage Shop hop including several in downtown Rockford and Rockton. Admission is free. All shops will be open from at least 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information about what’s going on in the Rockford Area, visit www.gorockford.com

February 28 - March 5

Soar Awards

Coronado Performing Arts Center

314 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61101 coronadopac.org 815.968.5222

Monday, March 4

The Soar Awards have become the second largest award show in the genre of gospel music in just 6 years. The Soar Awards have a great blend of production meets church celebrating gospel’s biggest artists and creating a platform to showcase some of the genre’s upcoming artists. The Rockford community is welcomed to attend and celebrate gospel music’s biggest artists and the genre’s upcoming artists. This night will showcase gospel’s best and pay homage to upcoming as well as veteran acts. Tickets start at $48 and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Nature at the Confluence

306 Dickop St. South Beloit, IL 61080 815.200.6910

natureattheconfluence.com

Community space that celebrates the natural and historical significance of the land. The development includes a 2200 sq. ft. indoor nature learning center, a 1500 sq. ft. outdoor learning center, and a 35 ft. outdoor fireplace. Nature-based programs are offered throughout the year.

4230 Charles St. Rockford, IL 61108

The Goat

1428 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103 779.210.8147

1428 N. Main St. Rockford, IL

This newly renovated bar in Rockford’s North End neighborhood serves up a variety of goat cheese appetizers, craft cocktails, and classic bar food favorites with a twist.