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Jury convicts politically connected businessman for bribing pair of lawmakers

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Businessman James Weiss, second from left, exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago with his lawyer and others after being found guilty on public corruption charges. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)

Jury convicts politically connected businessman for bribing pair of lawmakers

James Weiss found guilty on all seven counts of bribery, lying to FBI

By Hannah Meisel Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com

CHICAGO – It wasn’t quite “where’s the beef?” but when he stepped outside a suburban Wendy’s with a fellow lawmaker on a hot August morning in 2019, thenstate Sen. Terry Link asked a question to the same effect as the fast-food giant’s former slogan.

“What’s in it for me, though?” Link asked then-state Rep. Luis Arroyo, who had been pitching him – once again –on sponsoring legislation to regulate so-called sweepstakes machines, a legally murky form of gambling.

The answer to that question became central to the federal government’s case against politically connected businessman James Weiss, which ended Thursday with a jury convicting Weiss on seven counts, including bribery and lying to the FBI.

Federal sentencing guidelines dictate a maximum of 20 years in prison for the most serious of the charges, though those convicted of public corruption have faced wildly different sentences.

Weiss is married to former state Rep. Toni Berrios, D-Chicago, making him the son-in-law of longtime former Cook County Democratic Party boss Joe Berrios. Neither attended any of the seven-day trial.

Wearing a stony expression and a black suit, Weiss took occasional sips of water from a red plastic cup while Judge Steven Seeger read the guilty verdicts on Thursday afternoon. The jury deliberated for about four hours after hearing the last bit of closing arguments in the morning, following roughly four days of testimony from 13 witnesses – including Link.

Before dismissing the parties, Seeger scheduled Weiss’ sentencing for Oct. 11.

‘A scheme already underway’

In September 2018, Weiss founded a sweepstakes machine company called Collage LLC and promptly set to work on changing state laws to fully legalize the devices, which operate in a legal gray area in Illinois.

Part of that campaign included bring

ing on Arroyo to “consult” with him for $2,500 per month. While the defense said it was a legitimate business arrangement, the government called it a bribe – and the jury agreed.

“He can call it whatever he wants,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Franzblau told the jury during his closing arguments Wednesday. “He can call himself his consultant, his lobbyist, his dentist, his therapist – it doesn’t matter. If you pay a public official money in exchange for an official act, it is a bribe.”

Ten months into Arroyo’s arrangement with Weiss, the two met Link for a meeting in a Highland Park Wendy’s. It was there that Link asked Arroyo to step outside, and then asked the critical question. Though Link had assured his fellow Democrat that their conversation was “you and I talking,” the 24-year veteran of Springfield had been wearing an FBI wire as part of a deal he’d cut a couple years earlier after being caught evading his taxes.

Arroyo answered Link’s question in the Wendy’s parking lot with an offer of “a monthly check, a monthly stipend” for Link or someone else of his choosing. And a few weeks later, Weiss cut the first of two $2,500 checks for a “friend” of Link’s named “Katherine Hunter.”

But no such person ever existed; it was a name the FBI provided to Link an hour before his second meeting with Arroyo. Weiss drove Arroyo to a diner in Skokie, then stayed in the car while Arroyo went inside and handed Link a folder containing Weiss’ business card, draft legislation to regulate sweepstakes machines, and a $2,500 check from Collage LLC that Weiss had signed with the payee line left blank.

Arroyo is now 10 months into a 57-month prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to bribing Link. But Weiss has maintained his innocence.

Weiss’ attorney, Ilia Usharovich, emphasized Weiss’ absence from both key meetings between Link and Arroyo in which the bribe was arranged.

“They both hid it from Mr. Weiss,” Usharovich said. “If they wanted Mr. Weiss to know about it, they would’ve had him at the table.”

Usharovich also said the fact that Weiss paid the $2,500 monthly consulting fees in checks is reason enough to doubt he was bribing Arroyo and Link.

“If Jimmy wanted to bribe these people, why wouldn’t he just give them cash?” he asked the jury in his closing arguments. “Bribes come in cash because you don’t want a record. You don’t want to be sitting in federal court explaining.”

The government attorneys, however, refuted that claim.

“Common sense dictates that when you send someone to meet an elected official at (the Skokie) restaurant with a blank check and legislation…you are paying a bribe,” Franzblau told the jury. “It’s not an accident...It’s a continuation of a scheme already underway.”

Speaking to reporters after the verdict, juror Abriana Sutherland-Scienski said the jury didn’t buy Usharovich’s attempt to separate Weiss from Arroyo’s actions.

“It’s pretty clear that Mr. Weiss was involved in every step of this process,” she said. “There were some arguments that the defense made that I personally found insulting to our intelligence and to the court at large.”

Sweepstakes machines

After partnering with Weiss, Arroyo promptly began pushing for pro-sweepstakes machine legislation in Springfield, according to testimony from Link and two lawmakers who’d been involved in gambling legislation around that time. State Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, characterized Arroyo’s advocacy as “extreme,” and said he’d even started avoiding Arroyo.

After Link blew up at Arroyo as the clock was winding down on lawmakers’ spring session in May of that year, the feds saw an opportunity to further Link’s role as a cooperating witness. In mid-July, Link called Arroyo, apologized for telling him on the Senate floor to “get the f--- out of here” and suggested meeting to talk about sweepstakes legislation.

The meeting at the Highland Park Wendy’s took place a couple weeks later, where Weiss made his case to Link for the legalization of sweepstakes machines – a close cousin of the heavily regulated video gaming terminals that have proliferated in Illinois in the last decade.

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Blinken and Xi pledge to stabilize deteriorated US-China ties

By Matthew Lee Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met on Monday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and said they agreed to “stabilize” badly deteriorated U.S.-China ties, but America’s top diplomat left Beijing with his biggest ask rebuffed: better communications between their militaries.

After meeting Xi, Blinken said China is not ready to resume military-to-military contacts, something the U.S. considers crucial to avoid miscalculation and conflict, particularly over Taiwan.

Still, China’s main diplomat for the Western Hemisphere, Yang Tao, said he thought Blinken’s visit to China “marks a new beginning.”

“The U.S. side is surely aware of why there is difficulty in military-to-military exchanges,” he said, blaming the issue squarely on U.S. sanctions, which Blinken said revolved entirely around threats to American security.

Yet Blinken and Xi pronounced themselves satisfied with progress made during the two days of talks, without pointing to specific areas of agreement beyond a mutual decision to return to a broad agenda for cooperation and competition endorsed last year year by Xi and President Joe Biden at a summit in Bali.

And, it remained unclear if those understandings can resolve their most important disagreements, many of which have international implications. Still, both men said they were pleased with the outcome of the highest-level U.S. visit to China in five years.

The two sides expressed a willingness to hold more talks, but there was little indication that either is prepared to bend from positions on issues including trade, Taiwan, human rights conditions in China and Hong Kong, Chinese military assertiveness in the South China Sea, and Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Blinken said later that the U.S. set limited objectives for the trip and achieved them. He told reporters before leaving for a Ukraine reconstruction conference in London that he had raised the issue of military to military communications “repeatedly.”

“It is absolutely vital that we have these kinds of communications,” he said. “This is something we’re going to keep working on.”

The U.S. has said that, since 2021, China has declined or failed to respond to over a dozen requests from the Department of Defense for top-level dialogues.

According to a transcript of the meeting with Blinken, Xi said he was pleased with

the outcome of Blinken’s earlier meetings with top Chinese diplomats and said restarting the Bali agenda were of great importance.

“The Chinese side has made our position clear, and the two sides have agreed to follow through the common understandings President Biden and I had reached in Bali,” Xi said.

That agenda had been thrown into jeopardy in recent months, notably after the U.S. shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon over its airspace in February, and amid escalated military activity in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea. Combined with other disputes over human rights, trade and opiate production, the list of problem areas is daunting.

But also Xi suggested the worst could be over.

“The two sides have also made progress and reached agreement on some specific issues,” Xi said without elaborating, according to a transcript of the remarks released by the State Department. “This is very good.”

In his remarks to Xi during the 35-minute session at the Great Hall of the People, a meeting that was expected but not announced until an hour before it started, Blinken said “the United States and China have an obligation and responsibility to manage our relationship.”

“The United States is committed to doing that,” Blinken said. “It’s in the interest of the United States, in the interests of China, and in the interest of the world.”

Blinken described his earlier discussions with senior Chinese officials as “candid and constructive.”

Despite the symbolism of his presence in China, Blinken and other U.S. officials had played down the prospects for any significant breakthroughs on the most vexing issues facing the planet’s two largest economies.

Instead, these officials have emphasized the importance of the two countries establishing and maintaining better lines of communication.

Thus, China’s refusal to resume the military-to-military contacts was a hitch.

“Progress is hard,” Blinken told reporters. “It takes time, it takes more than one visit.”

Blinken’s trip is expected to herald a new round of visits by senior U.S. and Chinese officials to each other’s countries, possibly including a meeting between Xi and Biden in India or the U.S in the coming months.

Before meeting with Xi, Blinken met earlier Monday with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi for about three hours, an encounter that produced a harsh assessment of the talks.

China’s foreign ministry said “it is necessary to make a choice between

dialogue or confrontation, cooperation or conflict.” It blamed the “U.S. side’s erroneous perception of China, leading to incorrect policies towards China” for the current “low point” in relations.

And, it said the U.S. bore responsibility for halting “the spiraling decline of ChinaU.S. relations to push it back to a healthy and stable track.” It added that Wang had “demanded that the U.S. stop hyping up the ‘China threat theory,’ lift illegal unilateral sanctions against China, abandon suppression of China’s technological development, and refrain from arbitrary interference in China’s internal affairs.”

In it’s readout of the meeting, the State Department said Blinken “underscored the importance of responsibly managing the competition between the United States and the PRC through open channels of communication to ensure competition does not veer into conflict,” using the acronym for the People’s Republic of China.

In the first round of talks on Sunday, Blinken met for nearly six hours with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, after which both countries said they had agreed to continue high-level discussions.

Both the U.S. and China said Qin had accepted an invitation from Blinken to visit Washington but Beijing made clear that “the China-U.S. relationship is at the lowest point since its establishment.” That sentiment is widely shared by U.S. officials.

Blinken’s visit came after his initial plans to travel to China were postponed in February after the shootdown of a Chinese surveillance balloon over the U.S.

In his meetings, Blinken also pressed the Chinese to release detained American citizens and to take steps to curb the production and export of fentanyl precursors that are fueling the opioid crisis in the United States.

Since the cancellation of Blinken’s trip in February, there have been some high-level engagements. CIA chief William Burns traveled to China in May, while China’s commerce minister traveled to the U.S. And Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with senior Chinese foreign policy adviser Wang Yi in Vienna in May.

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And, earlier this month, China’s defense minister rebuffed a request from U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for a meeting on the sidelines of a security symposium in Singapore, a sign of continuing discontent.

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But unlike video gaming terminals, which require thousands of dollars in annual fees for licensing, sweepstakes machine operators only pay a $30 annual fee to the Illinois Department of Revenue for a sticker. Sweepstakes machines proponents claim the devices fall under Illinois’ Prizes and Gifts Act and shouldn’t be treated as a type of gambling.

Due to the much lower barrier to entry, both Weiss and Arroyo told Link that sweepstakes machines help small businesses that either don’t have liquor licenses or can’t a�ord the license fees required to host state-regulated video gaming terminals.

Usharovich had tried to make the case that lawmakers like Link, Rita and former state Sen. Tony Munoz, who also testiﬁed in the case, were in the pocket of big video gaming companies and casinos, both of which want to ban sweepstakes machines outright. As a result, Usharovich claimed, it was in their best interest to block legislation to legalize sweepstakes machines.

But juror Sutherland-Scienski told reporters that the jury didn’t ﬁnd that argument compelling either.

“That didn’t really seem super relevant

The ﬁctitious Katherine Hunter

When interviewed by FBI agents two months after Link and Arroyo’s second meeting, Weiss claimed that Link had wanted Weiss to hire “Katherine Hunter” to lobby on behalf of Collage in Springﬁeld. Weiss even said he’d once had a brief phone conversation with her.

“I knew Katherine Hunter. I had talked to her, or I thought it was her,” Weiss told the agents while in the back of an FBI vehicle during a surprise interview in late October 2019. “I told you guys that I talked to her for two minutes.”

According to Weiss, Arroyo had handed him his phone once while they were together at Tavern on Rush, a restaurant in downtown Chicago, and indicated it was Hunter wanting to talk to him about their consulting arrangement.

Weiss’ attorney asked the jury to keep an open mind about coincidences.

“There’s no proof to show that Mr. Weiss did not speak to what he believed to be a woman named Katherine,” Usharovich said in his closing arguments.

Weiss would later have his assistant send a lobbying contract to Hunter, along with a second $2,500 check. The items

were sent to Link’s P.O. box, which he’d long used to accept mail related to his political action committee. But Weiss claimed he didn’t know it was Link’s P.O. box, as it was the only address provided to him by Arroyo.

Both the contract and the check were made out to “Catherine Hunter” – spelled with a C instead of a K – a fact Usharovich used to sow doubt about Weiss’ involvement in the alleged scheme. Earlier in trial, jurors heard a September 2019 wiretapped call in which Link reminded Arroyo that Katherine was spelled “with a K, not a C.”

“That means Mr. Arroyo wasn’t communicating with Mr. Weiss because the second check and the contract was made out to Catherine with a C,” Usharovich said.

He claimed Weiss didn’t know that Katherine Hunter was just a “passthrough” entity for Link to get paid, and cited Weiss’ exclusion from the second meeting between Link and Arroyo.

“They both hid it from Mr. Weiss,” Usharovich said. “If they wanted Mr. Weiss to know about it, they would’ve had him at the table.”

Usharovich also built on the theme the defense introduced in their opening

statement last week, insisting that it was actually the government that “created” the bribe by creating the ﬁctitious “Katherine Hunter” and having Link solicit a bribe from Arroyo on her behalf.

The government’s attorneys, however, pushed back on the notion that Link solicited a bribe; Link himself said he’d asked the question the feds suggested “in his own words,” and that it was meant to be open-ended.

Franzblau told the jury that Arroyo could’ve o�ered Link anything – like support for one of his bills – or nothing. But instead, “Arroyo ﬂ ipped into corruption mode,” he said.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the government did not create the bribe,” Franzblau said. “The FBI simply walked up to a corrupt scheme already in place, gave a little nudge, and another bribe came tumbling out.”.

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Paradise Guitar store owner and Skynyrd fanatic Thor Davis talks shop

By Todd Houston Contributor

Paradise Guitars began in November, 1986 with co-owners Mike Johnston and Gary Phillips in a tiny two-story house on Shirland ave. in Beloit Wis.

The building’s previous home was to The Peg Nelson Guitar Center, which served Beloit for three decades. The store eventually out grew its walls and moved to 921 E Inman Pkwy, in September of 1988. Since then, Paradise Guitars has a new owner and new location.

Today we catch up with new owner Thor Davis.

RRI: When Mike Johnston (former owner Paradise Guitars) retired the store moved to a new location. First off tell us how you got into the picture in the first place and why the move?

Thor Davis: Well I grew up at Paradise Guitars, my dad worked there for most of my life as a guitar teacher and tech/ Luthier with Gary in back. I went to school at Turner just down the road so I walked down every day after school. I’ve known Mike Johnston (former owner) ever since I can remember.

RRI: Do you remember what first got you into music and guitars early on?

TD: My father 100%, I’ve had a guitar

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since the day I was born and I was always exposed to good music because of him.

RRI: You are currently building a name for yourself as one of the best guitar repair techs in the area. Have you always had a passion for type of thing? (building, electronics, etc.)

TD: Thank you! I’m trying! But yes, I’ve always got the most satisfaction working with my hands, as a kid I was always tinkering on my bicycles or skateboards. I’ve always had good attention to detail too which in my opinion is very important in this business.

RRI: In a previous conversation you told me that you started collecting vintage guitars and gear over a decade ago. What is your favorite guitar or piece of gear? Something that you would never consider selling?

TD: I LOVE vintage gear, especially vintage Fender! I have two favorite pieces; I have a 1968 Telecaster that is a Frankenstein but a killer player. My favorite collectable one is my 1954 Martin 000-18, i got that one at Carter Vintage in Nashville and don’t ever plan on selling it.

RRI: Are you into vinyl records at all?

TD: Absolutely, there is a certain quality to vinyl you just can’t get with digital. I don’t have a huge collection but I try to

buy vinyl whenever I come across it.

RRI: You guys sell new and used equipment at your store. What is the most common thing that people ask for while visiting Paradise guitars?

TD: The most common request I get in the store is usually for entry level guitars for people just getting into it. They may not be the most “high dollar” sales but I’d say the most fun. I love seeing people’s excitement for it as they’re getting into it all!

RRI: If you could go back in time and grab two items from the past and bring them home to current time, what would you bring with you? Doesn’t have to be music related.

TD: I have to say a 1953 Fender Telecaster (that’s my dream guitar) and a 1970 Chevy Nova. Old stuff rules.

RRI: Does your store offer lessons?

TD: Yes, we do! Lessons are $25 per half hour and times are available all during the week!

RRI: Scenario - A group of kids walk into the store. One kid grabs a guitar and plugs in. What does he start playing?

TD: Haha depends on the kid; I hear a lot of EVH licks being attempted. The ‘80s are making a comeback. Most often, It’s usually a lot of clunking around but

sometimes I’m pleasantly surprised by some of the younger players around here.

RRI: Led Zeppelin =

TD: RULES! Jimmy Page is one of my favorites.

RRI: Favorite Pub in Beloit to have some chicken wings and a beer with friends =

TD: That’s a tough one! Suds was my favorite when it was still around. Nowadays I’d have to say Grand Ave Pub but 5 Bar should get an honorable mention too. It’s a cool vibe and cool people!

RRI: Favorite music group of all time = TD: Lynyrd Skynyrd before the plane crash. They were awful after Ronnie died.

RRI: Best concert you have ever seen = TD: Primus was pretty damn cool! That was probably the most entertaining show I’ve seen.

RRI: What’s next for Thor Davis?

TD: I’m going to ride this thing out until the wheels fall off! Keep trying to build a name for myself and just see where the music business takes me! Nashville has always been a goal of mine. Hopefully I’ll end up there one day!

Paradise Guitars and Repair is located at 431 PArk Ave., in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Not quite a Jury of his peers

By Paula Hendrickson Contributor

When MTV first brought seven strangers together to live in a New York City loft in The Real World back in 1992, it was billed as a social experiment. Reality TV’s latest social experiment is Freevee’s Jury Duty (Freevee is Amazon’s free, ad-supported streaming service.)

Jury Duty wanted to see how an average person would react to serving on a sequestered jury. Everything about the trial was fake, except for that one average guy – Ronald Gladden – who thought he was taking part in a PBS documentary about the United State’s jury system. Adding even more realism, there was another actor playing someone else

PBS was supposedly following but who wouldn’t make it onto a jury. (That part didn’t even make it into the show.)

Roughly three weeks of real time play out over the Jury Duty’s eight 30-minute episodes. During that period, Gladden and a handful of other “jurors” were together nearly 24 hours a day, while other jurors were supposedly sequestered at a different hotel, so the actors were able to go home each might.

One of the funniest bits happened early on. Actor James Marsden (Enchanted, X-Men, Westworld) – playing a heightened version of himself – sat down near Gladden in the waiting room, but Gladden didn’t recognize him. Cast had to switch to their plan B, and another actor came

up to ask for a photo with Marsden.

Producers had multiple contingency plans in place so the cast could adapt to however Gladden reacted to the craziness happening around him.

While each episode is entertaining, the real payoff comes in the final episode, “The Verdict,” after the judge – played by real-life Chicago attorney Alan Barinholtz (father of actors Ike and Jon Brinholtz) – reveals the big secret, and Gladden learns the lengths cast and crew went to create as realistic as an experience as possible, while adding bizarre scenarios that still needed to ring true. Producers said Gladden kept them on their toes the entire time.

One of the show’s cardinal rules was

to never make Gladden the butt of a joke. They pushed and tested him, but he never broke. Instead of brushing off someone you or I might find annoying, he was kind and caring. When forced or cajoled into awkward situations, he maintained his composure and rolled with whatever punches they threw his way. And when deliberating, he did his best to be fair without pushing his opinions on other jurors.

If you decide to watch Jury Duty, make a point to later watch the episodes with commentary from Gladden, Marsden, and others. That’s when you’ll really understand what, and who, really made this show so special.

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By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl Illinois Renewable Energy Association Contributors

We recently attended Timber Lake Playhouse near Mt. Carroll with friends. Since they drove, we were passengers so had a chance to scan the skies in the open countryside. It was clear just how widely smoke from the Canadian forest fires stretched across the sky. Later the East coast of the US was inundated by the smoke.

As an environmental expert we know says: If we just look around and pay attention to things, there is all the evidence we need as proof of climate change. Unfortunately different eyes interpret events according to other perspectives leading some to claim it is a normal cyclic event and nothing to worry about.

However as the environmental community and more members of the public take notice of the haze surrounding them, public pressure for solutions to our environmental problems may increase. With global temperatures already high for this time of the year, continued release of heat trapping gases and the anticipated return of El Nino, we could face heat waves, droughts, wildfires and hurricanes driven by heat energy in the oceans. A remaining question is whether megafires will be a routine part of life on the planet.

One long offered solution to climate change and other environmental problems has been to dramatically cut back on energy consumption. Far more emphasis needs to be placed on energy efficiency. We have long followed the work of Amory Lovins and interacted with him at energy hearings and meetings. We visited his highly insulated home in Snowmass, Colorado, which was designed to maintain the heat collected from the sun. It is comfortable without a furnace; he grows bananas in the house.

Existing homes and buildings can be retrofitted to radically reduce energy consumption as well. If a program were initiated to design whole factories, equipment, buildings, and vehicles, substantial energy savings beyond that thought possible today would accrue. If a nation became truly energy efficient, Lovins and the RMI calculate that 2/3 to 3/4 of all fossil fuel energy could be saved in industrialized countries. He essentially calls for technological solutions based on good design which would enable to people to live the good life with little focus on changing their behavior.

Whether technological innovation alone will meet the challenges we face is disputed by other experts. Their main premise is that since our unquestioned faith in technology is what led to deteriorating environmental and social conditions we should be evaluating the environmental

impacts of new technologies before they are widely implemented.

Formerly, the Office of Technological Assessment at the Federal level assessed the pros and cons of proposed projects seeking federal support. The assessment process halted a proposed controversial project to build a commercial plane to travel at speeds which broke the sound barrier, saving time for passengers. Top scientists in the fields related to the project rejected it out of concerns over sonic booms and damage to the ozone layer. Later the British built the Concorde based on a similar concept, used it in commercial aviation for a short time and later, based on structural and operational problems, scuttled the project. The office was subsequently abolished leaving Congress no source of independent advice on projects proposed for funding. There are renewed calls to reestablish the assessment office Questions are being raised regarding whether renewable sources can supply the essential energy needed to power the modern economy. One skeptic suggested we begin by converting an island to renewable energy to demonstrate its potential and assess its impacts.

Such demonstrations are already occurring; one is on the Greek island of Astypalea featuring a transition to electrification. Nearly 100% of their new car sales are electric. Roughly 1/4 of the residents use electric ridesharing services that enable them to rent electric cars, scooters and bikes. By 2024, 100% of the electricity for electric vehicles will come from a new solar power plant with battery storage. Additional solar capacity will be added in subsequent years. According to an article in Clean, the transition to solar electricity is supported by the Volkswagen Group and the Hellenic Republic. Supporters expect to create similar projects in other areas of Europe.

Other projects underway that provide small scale efforts to cut energy consumption can be emulated in other communities as well. In the Bryant neighborhood in Ann Arbor, the Community Action Network partnered with the city to make the homes more energy efficient while transitioning to electricity. The homes will eliminate fossil fuel combustion and depend on electrically powered HVAC systems. Plans include installing solar systems on all the homes. The project was described in a radio story available from the Yale Climate Connections

Considering global energy uncertainties, existing federal and state incentives available for energy efficiency and renewable energy provide opportunities for individuals and communities to achieve a measure of energy security.

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATED BANK, NA

Plaintiff, -v.-

DENNIS C. COTTON et al Defendant 2022-FC-0000539

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 23, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 31, 2023, 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:

PART OF LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK NINE (9) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF E. H. MARSH’S AUBURNDALE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 14, 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 21 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT SIX (6); THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 100 FEET; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE, 100 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 1803 RIDGE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-14177-007

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.

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. 14-22-09189

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022-FC-0000539

TJSC#: 43-844

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 # 2022-FC-0000539

I3223047 P23987R TRRT 7/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND

SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST F

Plaintiff, -v.BRADLEY K. STEWART et al

Defendant

2022-FC-0000500

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 20, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 24, 2023, 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:

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF ROCKFORD, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED

DOC # 0005858, ID# 1102-452-051, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT

44 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF COLLINS SECOND ADDITION TO NORTH TOWN HEIGHTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP

OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 1711

BELMONT BLVD, ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 11-02452-051

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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.

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. 14-22-08369

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022-FC-0000500

TJSC#: 43-1729

Case # 2022-FC-0000500

I3222892 P23988R TRRT 7/5

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Associated Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Todd E. Ebens; Rock River Water Reclamation District; Melissa Joyce Vincer-Highfill; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Todd M. Ebens; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Todd M. Ebens (deceased)

DEFENDANTS No. 2023-FC-0000172

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

Todd E. Ebens

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Todd M. Ebens

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: 3524 Halsted Rd Rockford, IL 61101 and which said Mortgage was made by:

Todd M. Ebens the Mortgagor(s), to Associated Bank National Association, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20111000891; 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 July 21, 2023, 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. 14-23-02732

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3222898 P23989R TRRT 7/5

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JEREMY LINDER, ANDREA LINDER, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendant

LOT SIXTY-FOUR (64)

AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HARLEM SCHOOL PARK, A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 13 OF PLATS ON PAGE 22 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 8111 N 2ND STREET, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115

Property Index No. 08-30379-007

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $97,769.42.

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.

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 22-084177.

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. 22-084177

Attorney ARDC No. 6306439

Case Number: 2022 FC 0000556

TJSC#: 43-1713

Case # 2022 FC 0000556

I3222967 P23990R TRRT 7/5

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.-

LORNE P. GRIMMER, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY

Defendant 2022 FC 0000529

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 21, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 24, 2023, 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 FOURTEEN (14), BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF J.B. WHITEHEAD’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT ‘G’ PLAT OF NORTH PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS ON PAGE 31 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 1417 W JEFFERSON ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61101

Property Index No. 11-22106-023

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $60,899.90.

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.

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. 22-080134

Attorney ARDC No. 6306439

Case Number: 2022 FC 0000529

TJSC#: 43-1706

Case # 2022 FC 0000529 I3222971 P23991R TRRT 7/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTYROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. AMBER M. WALKER

AKA AMBER SANCHEZ

AKA AMBER M SANCHEZ

AKA AMBER WALKER

AKA AMBER MICHELE WALKER; MARIO SANCHEZ;

Defendants, 21 CH 155

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, July 27, 2023 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:

Lots 9 and 10 in Block

D as designated upon the plat of Ardmore, being a subdivision of a part of the

West half of the West half of Section 33, and a part of Section 32 in Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 19 of plats on page 6 in the recorders office situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois.

P.I.N. 12-33-308-040. Commonly known as 2216-2218 Wentworth Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108-0000 aka 2216 Wentworth Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 22037649 ADC

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3222747

P23992R TRRT 7/5

n n n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS RONALD CARTER, Plaintiff, vs. BRITTANY HINES, Defendant. CASE NO.: 2023 CH 9 NOTICE

Notice is hereby given you, BRITTANY HINES, Defendant in the above-entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, by the said Plaintiff, RONALD CARTER, against Defendant for Amended Complaint for Specific Performance, and for other relief; that the Court having ordered notice by publication; and that the said suit is now pending. Said suit involves the property located at 320 N. Hinkley Avenue, Rockford, Illinois (PIN 11-22-106-028).

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, BRITTANY HINES, file your answer to the Amended Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, before August 3, 2023, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayers of said amended complaint. Matter set for status on August 3, 2023 at 9:15am, courtroom 426 (Zoom ID 848 2994 9543).

Dated: June 21, 2023. RONALD CARTER, Plaintiff, By: Guyer & Enichen, P.C. By: /s/ James P. Hursh James P. Hursh, one of its attorneys James P. Hursh, #6230997 GUYER & ENICHEN, P.C. 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, IL 61114 815.636.9600 jhursh@guyerlaw.com 23999R TRRT 7/5

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44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 210 IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE

2022 FC

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

0000556

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

WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-S2

Plaintiff,

-v.-

SUSAN PASIN et al

Defendant 2022-FC-0000295 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 2, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 17, 2023, 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 (1) IN BLOCK

SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WEBSTER RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF WELTY’S RAISMOR GARDENS, LYING IN THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH RESUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 10 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 4113 - 4115 WARREN DR, ROCKFORD, IL 61108

Property Index No. 12-32181-009

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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.

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. 14-22-04686

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022-FC-0000295

TJSC#: 43-2299

Case # 2022-FC-0000295

I3222124 P23970R TRRT 6/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS

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

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BRENDA L. COLE

CASE NO: 2022-PR-330

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of BRENDA L. COLE. Letters of Office were issued on October 12, 2022 to DORISE A. GREEN, 2213 School Street, Rockford, IL 61101, who is the legal administrator of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Jeffry A. Dahlberg, 5130 North Second Street, Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 15, 2023, 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 his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: June 7, 2023

GABRIEL JASS A/K/A GABRIEL A. JASS, CAPITAL ONE, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Case No. 23 FC 214

PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: GABRIEL JASS A/K/A GABRIEL A. JASS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON ROCKTON AVENUE SUBDIVISION, BEING A PART OF THE W 1/2 OF SEC. 11-44-1, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 66 IN THE RECORDER’ S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Tax Number: 11-11-158-002 commonly known as 2224 BARTON BLVD ROCKFORD IL 61103; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by GABRIELA PINA A/K/A GABRIELA JASS AND GABRIEL JASS

A/K/A GABRIEL A. JASS, and recorded in the Office of the Winnebago County Recorder as Document Number 20101017106 UNDER LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENTS RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBERS

20151030368, 20191005696 AND 2023000031 that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, located at 404 ELM STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61101, on or before July 14, 2023, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Attorney No. 3635

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ira T. Nevel Timothy R. Yueill Greg Elsnic Aaron Nevel Andrew Chu

175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125

Pleadings@nevellaw.com

KP # 23-01225

I3222584

claim not filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Div., must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney within ten days (10) after it has been filed.

DATED: 06/06/2023

Alicia Ann Kitchen, EXECUTOR

CHRISTIAN SOLARES #6325075 Attorney for Estate 4855 E. State St. Ste 24 Rockford, IL 61108 815/312-1703 23973R TRRT 6/28 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 construction business in said County and State under the name of Mujica Construction Contractors & More at the following post office addresses: 1031 Haskell Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Fernando Mujica Rodriguez

SIGNED: Fernando Mujica Rodriguez 6/2/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23982R TRRT 6/28 n n n

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE GARNHART Deceased.

Death date: May 3rd, 2023

Case No.: 2023 PR 145 PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE AND/OR CLAIMS NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given of the death of CATHERINE GARNHART whose address was 500 McNair Rd #28, Winnebago, IL 61088. Letters of Office were issued on June 6th, 2023 to Cynthia L. Broach, c/o The Law Office of Theresa Wybrow, P.C., 860 Biester Dr., Ste 201, Belvidere, IL 61088 and the attorney for the Estate of Catherine Garnhart is the Law Office of Theresa Wybrow, P.C., 860 Biester Drive, Ste. 201, Belvidere, IL 61008.

P23971R TRRT 6/28

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

Theresa Wybrow, Attorney Law Office of Theresa Wybrow, P.C. 860 Biester Drive, Ste. 201 Belvidere, IL 61008 P: 815-975-9644 F: 815-242-4488 23974R TRRT 6/28

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SHELBY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ILENE GLENN AND HEIDI CORBY, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH GLENN, DECEASED, PLAINTIFFS, VS. LARRY D. BRADEN AND MACARI SERVICE CENTER, INC., DEFENDANTS

CASE NO. 2019-L-3

NOTICE OF HEARING

Notice is hereby given to Todd Glenn and any other heirs and legatees of Joseph Glenn that the parties have agreed on a settlement of Joseph Glenn’s personal injury action against the above-named defendants in the above-named case and a hearing on a motion for the Court to approve the settlement will be held on July 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at the Shelby County Courthouse, 301 N. Main St., Shelbyville, IL. Persons can also attend the hearing by way of Zoom, ID #851 7887 8581.

DATED: June 9, 2023

William M. Goff

Mateer Goff & Associates Attorneys for the Plaintiffs 401 W. State St., Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 965-7745 23983R TRRT 6/28

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: MARIA GARCIA SUASTEGUI, Petitioner, vs. JOEL MORENO, Respondent.

Case No. 2023 DN 78

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Joel Moreno that Petitioner Maria Garcia Suastegui has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before July 17, 2023, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Marcia Garcia Suastegui, Petitioner 23975R TRRT 6/28

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

lowing post office addresses: 602 North Sunset, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tyler Maleak Mangruem

SIGNED: Tyler Maleak Mangruem 6/5/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23977R TRRT 6/28

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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 landscaping & outdoor services business in said County and State under the name of Greenview Outdoor Services

L.L.C. at the following post office addresses: 2611 Buckingham Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows:

Dawson David Calvert

SIGNED: Dawson David Calvert 6/5/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 23978R TRRT 6/28

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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 mechanic shop business in said County and State under the name of General Automotive Services at the following post office addresses: 7910 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Horacio J Melchor Castro

SIGNED: Horacio J Melchor Castro 5/31/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of May, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 23979R TRRT 6/28

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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 sole prop business in said County and State under the name of Bias Accounting & Tax Service at the following post office addresses: 1042 Anee Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows:

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23981R TRRT 6/28

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of:

ANGELICA MARIE GALARZA, Current Name

Case Number 2023-MR-328

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Angelica Marie Galarza to the new name of: Angelica Marie Cano.

The court date will be held: on August 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426.

/s/ Angelica M. Galarza

Current Name 24003R TRRT 7/5

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of: MICHAEL EARL GIGER, Current Name

Case Number 2022-MR-399

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Michael Earl Giger to the new name of: Michael James Giger.

The court date will be held: on August 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412 (Zoom ID # 813 9084 1419).

/s/ Michael Earl Giger

Current Name 24004R TRRT 7/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME

CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of:

LORA EDWARDS MCCLELLAND, Current Name

Case Number 2023-MR-329

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Lora Edwards McClelland to the new name of: Lora Denise Edwards.

The court date will be held: on August 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412 (Zoom ID # 813 9084 1419).

/s/ Lora E. McClelland

Current Name 24005R TRRT 7/5

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS

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

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a roofing, siding and construction business in said County and State under the name of Nevarez Construction and Roofing at the following post office addresses: 2204 S. 5th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Maria

T. Rodriguez

SIGNED: Maria T. Rodriguez 6/14/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 24007R TRRT 7/5 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 salon business in said County and State under the name of Bespoke Beauty Bar at the following post office addresses: 207 East State St., Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gail Lynn Gray; Lena Hanesakda

SIGNED: Gail Lynn Gray 6/13/23

SIGNED: Lena Hanesakda 6/13/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 24008R TRRT 7/5 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 residential clean out services business in said County and State under the name of Genesis Residential Clean Out Services at the following post office addresses: 1313 Edgerow Lane, Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Billy Stone

SIGNED: Billy Stone 6/12/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 24009R TRRT 7/5 n n n

DORISE A. GREEN

Administrator

Attorney For Estate: JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG #6206776

5130 N. Second St. Loves Park, IL 61111

815-877-2593

23985R TRRT 6/28

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs. GABRIELA PINA

A/K/A GABRIELA JASS,

OF: Roger Lee Kitchen, Deceased.

CASE NO: 2023-PR-0000115

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of Roger Lee Kitchen on March 13, 2023, exact hour and minute unknown. Letters of Office were issued on April 24, 2023 to: Alicia Ann Kitchen who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney is Christian Solares, 4855 E State St. Ste 24, Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication. Any

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, with the Estate’s Executor, or with the Attorney for the Catherine Garnhart. Catherine Garnhart passed away on May 3rd, 2023. Any claim where this Probate Publication Notice and/or Claims Notice was mailed out shall be barred three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, of aforesaid claim. Any other claim, other than as set forth above, shall be time barred if not filed on or before six (6) months from the date of first filing or before that date or be time barred. Within 10 days of filing the claim with the Winnebago County Courthouse, copies of the claim must be mailed and delivered to the Attorney of the Estate or the executor at the respective addresses indicated in this notice.

Date: 6/7/2023

Signed: Theresa Wybrow

Request of:

KRISTAN NICOLE SANCHEZ,

Current Name

Case Number 2023-MR-309

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Kristan Nicole Sanchez to the new name of: Sebastian Ashton Sanchez.

The court date will be held: on August 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426 (Zoom ID# 848 2994 9543).

/s/ Kristan Nicole Sanchez

Current Name 23976R TRRT 6/28

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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 landscaping business in said County and State under the name of Ts Landscaping at the fol-

Dennis L Bias

SIGNED: Dennis L Bias 6/8/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 23980R TRRT 6/28

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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 child care business in said County and State under the name of Betty Garrett Daycare at the following post office addresses: 6478 Garrett Ln., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Betty Jean Garrett

SIGNED: Betty Jean Garrett 6/8/23

AMBER BOATMAN, Petitioner, vs. TIFFINI BOATMAN, Respondent.

Case No. 2022 DN 339

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Tiffini Boatman that Petitioner Amber Boatman has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before July 24, 2023, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ Amber Boatman, Petitioner 24006R TRRT 7/5 n n n

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS,

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

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a apparel business in said County and State under the name of Trunorf Clothing at the following post office addresses: 1643 N. Alpine Rd., PMB 719, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Amir Muhammad

SIGNED: Amir Muhammad 6/14/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 24010R TRRT 7/5

June 21, 2023 The Rock River Times. 13

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DIVISION IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

PROBATE

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: WAYNE SEYMOUR

Deceased.

CASE NO. 2023-PR-78

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of WAYNE SEYMOUR. Letters of Office were issued on the 3rd day of May, 2023 to Jenifer Moore, 644 Muskogee Bend, New Braunfels, Texas, 78132, 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 December 23, 2023, 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: June 15, 2023

By: /s/Thomas C. Laye,

Thomas C. Laye,

Thomas C. Laye –

Esq. Esq. 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 24000R TRRT 7/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION

In the Matter of: DEBORAH CAROL EASTON Deceased 2023-PR-155

CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE is given of the death of DEBORAH CAROL EASTON, who died on January 29, 2023. Letters of Office

were issued on June 14, 2023 to VICKI HOLLAND, 1753 Patton Chapel Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35226, 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 December 21, 2023, 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.

NOTICE IS FURTHER given to STASICA NAZZAINI,KAREN MAZZA-

ROLI, and JOHN MASSOTH, JR., and any other unknown heirs-at-law, that on June 14, 2023 the Executor did cause to be filed with the Circuit Clerk of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois, a Petition to Issue Letters of Office. You have forty-two (42) days from the date of said filing to demand formal proof of the Will and six (6) months from the date of said filing to contest the Will.

You are hereby further notified that on June 14, 2023, the Court did enter an Order admitting the Will of DEBORAH CAROL EASTON to Probate and appointing an administrator.

Dated: June 16, 2023

/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

24001R TRRT 7/5

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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 domestic technician

business in said County and State under the name of T-N Cleaning Pros at the following post office addresses: 2813 Echo St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Danielle Blan; Amir Muhammad

SIGNED: Danielle Blan 6/14/23

SIGNED: Amir Muhammad 6/14/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of June, A.D. 2023. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 24011R TRRT 7/5

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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 fruit carving business in said County and State under the name of Creative Carving at the following post office addresses: 1018 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lincoln Bias

SIGNED: Lincoln Bias 6/15/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th

day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 24012R TRRT 7/5

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 I will sell live animals but will butcher, clean, and package all meat before delivering to the customers business in said County and State under the name of Pinales at the following post office addresses: 615 Northwestern Ave., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Leandro Pinales

SIGNED: Leandro Pinales 6/15/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 24013R TRRT 7/5

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 construction, home remodeling work business in said County and State under the name of Serrano’s Construction and Remodeling at the following post office addresses: 7116 Faust Lane, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows:

Orlando Angel Medina

SIGNED: Orlando Angel Medina 6/14/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 24014R TRRT 7/5

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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 crafts vendor business in said County and State under the name of Elisa’s Sparkling Gems at the following post office addresses: 1307 Ridge Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Elisa Marie Villalobos

SIGNED: Elisa Marie Villalobos 6/14/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Marisol Jimenez, Deputy Clerk 24015R TRRT 7/5

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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 landscape business in said County and State under the name of Blue Green Landscape at the following post office addresses: 116 James Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jose Abel Gonzales Leiva

SIGNED: Jose Abel Gonzales Leiva 6/2/23

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of June, A.D. 2023.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk

Kathleen M. Clausen, Deputy Clerk 24016R TRRT 7/5

n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

Plaintiff, -v.- ROBERT SAUNDERS, FRANCES A. SAUNDERS, ITASCA BANK & TRUST CO. Defendant 2022 FC 0000306 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 11, 2023, 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 1424 DEANNA DR., ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Property Index No. 07-13-202-003

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $140,983.42.

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.

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

For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 22 9683. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650

(312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com

for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710

E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Attorney File No. 22 9683

Case Number: 2022 FC 0000306

TJSC#: 43-2231

Case # 2022 FC 0000306

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BYRON BANK Plaintiff, -v.- REGINA F. SEIF et al

Defendant 2022-FC-0000530

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 16, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 10, 2023, 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 1028 BUNTING DRIVE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115

Property Index No. 08-30-426-005

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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.

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. 14-22-08971

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2022-FC-0000530

TJSC#: 43-739

Case # 2022-FC-0000530 I3221802

REAL ESTATE NOTICE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.- SYLVIA

M. WAGNER et al Defendant 2023-FC-0000065

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 25, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on July 10, 2023, 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 5305 SANDPIPER PLACE UNIT #39, LOVES PARK, IL 61111

Property Index No. 12-04-155-039

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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.

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. 14-23-00830

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Case Number: 2023-FC-0000065

TJSC#: 43-2200

Case # 2023-FC-0000065

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