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State News

Northwest Illinois school districts struggle with teacher and substitute teacher vacancies 86% of region’s schools reported teacher shortages in IARSS survey By Grace Kinnicutt

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SPRINGFIELD – Schools were struggling filling teaching positions before the COVID-19 pandemic reached Illinois nearly two years ago. The challenges of educating students during a prolonged health crisis has been an “added stress” for teachers in northwest Illinois schools, said Chris Dvorak, superintendent of the LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam County Regional Office of Education. “I believe things have continued to get worse from the standpoint of COVID,” Dvorak said. “… I think it created more of a problem than were we were before.” The 2021 Illinois Educator Shortage survey released Tuesday by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools shows that 86 percent of school districts in the northwest region reported that shortages of teachers and substitute educators continue to worsen. The region spans from Jo Daviess County to Rock Island County to LaSalle County to Winnebago County. The study noted that the top reason reported for educator vacancies has been retirement. Chris Tennyson, superintendent of Lee, Ogle and Whiteside County Regional Office of Education, noted that one of the big things with teachers retiring early seemed to be the added stress of dealing with COVID. “It just made them think about maybe [retiring] quicker only because when they signed up for teaching, none of us ever imagined that we’d have two years like this,” Tennyson said. “It’s really nothing that you can prepare for.” The most common strategy for covering vacancies is combining classes followed by outsourcing to third-party vendors and utilizing long-term substitutes. But, 96 percent of school districts statewide reported minor to serious problems with substitute shortages. Regional superintendents reported

that COVID-19 has made finding substitutes more difficult since those who have regularly filled those positions tend to be retired teachers who now do not want to come to a school and risk getting the virus. “We had a good workforce of retirees, people that had worked in the classroom that were willing to come back and work within the district that they retired from,” Dvorak said. “A lot of those people pulled back and said, ‘Not knowing if it’s safe or not, I don’t want to put my health and myself at risk.’” Not having substitute teachers to depend on, districts reported pulling instructors from class preparation time to cover for absences elsewhere. They also have been using administrators to teach, and have combined classes. Joshua Nichols, superintendent of Amboy Community Unit School District 272, said the district there had to move Spanish classes online, combine classes and move teachers around to address staffing shortages. “It’s very difficult because you’re trying to fill one hole and you’re trying to find the highest need,” Nichols said. Being in a rural area, Nichols noted that staffing can be difficult, but the district has managed to do so by hustling to find people – especially those who just graduated with a teaching degree. Fifty-two percent of districts statewide said the location of their schools negatively impacts the ability to recruit new teachers, the number one reason noted in the survey. Over the past five years, superintendents continue to report fewer qualified applicants for teaching positions. Dvorak noted that when he was a school principal, numerous applications would file in, but when he talks to schools around the district, they are happy if they get one or two qualified candidates. “The question is going to be when we get out of (COVID) is how can we think and work to create some allowances where districts have the ability to put qualified people that are good with students in these positions when emergencies occur,” Dvorak said. In the study, the IARSS recommends

an effective strategy to address shortages is through local solutions such as connecting middle and high schools to early education pathway networks, partnering with community colleges and offering educator preparation programs that would provide them with a student teacher experience. Anji Garza, director of professional learning and education services for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside County Regional Office of Education, has focused on expanding the college and career education pathway program with the help of grants received from the state board of education. School districts can work with local businesses and colleges to provide students with a hands-on learning experience, along with offering incentives and tuition scholarships for students with a college and career pathway endorsement. “We started having conversations about how we could address some of the pipeline issues and really grow our communities,” Garza said. Through the CCPE program, Garza said that high school juniors and seniors have been able to receive a student teaching experience. The district has partnered with Northern Illinois University and Western Illinois University, along with Sauk Valley Community College, in offering dual credit classes. Par t nering w it h Il l inois State University and local community colleges in his region, Dvorak said, provides some remote classes so students don’t have to drive. Dvorak noted districts also do a lot of advertising and are constantly looking at potential candidates and trying to hire them if they are interested. “So many educators that I talked to can give me one or two teachers in their life that got them thinking about education or made a difference in their life or ignited that passion,” Tennyson said. “And that’s what we need to remember – that we’re the best sales people for our profession.” Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

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Virus Outbreak

Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after Five-star Medicare hamsters get COVID-19 Advantage plans By Zen Soo

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HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities said Tuesday that they will kill about 2,000 small animals, including hamsters, after several tested positive for the coronavirus at a pet store where an employee was also infected. The city will also stop the sale of hamsters and the import of small mammals, according to officials from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. The pet shop employee tested positive for the delta variant on Monday, and several hamsters imported from the Netherlands at the store tested positive as well. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, animals do not appear to play a significant role in spreading the coronavirus. But Hong Kong authorities said they are not ruling out transmission between animals and humans. “We cannot exclude the possibility that the shopkeeper was in fact actually infected from the hamsters,” said Edwin Tsui, a controller at the Centre for Health Protection. While this coronavirus most likely jumped from animals to humans in the first place, the outbreak became a pandemic because the virus spreads so easily between people. Minks are the only known animals to have caught the virus from people and spread it back, according to Dr. Scott Weese at Ontario Veterinary College. L e u n g Siu-f a i, d i r e c t or of t h e Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, said during a news conference that owners should keep hamsters at home, and not take them out. “All pet owners should observe good personal hygiene, and after you have been in contact with animals and their food, you should wash your hands,” he said. “Do not kiss your pets,” he added. Customers who purchased hamsters from the store after Jan. 7 will be traced and be subject to mandatory quarantine and must hand over their hamsters to authorities to be put down, officials said. They said all pet stores in Hong Kong must stop selling hamsters and that

about 2,000 small mammals, including hamsters and chinchillas, will be killed in a humane manner. Customers who bought hamsters in Hong Kong from Dec. 22 will be subject to mandatory testing and are urged not contact others until their tests have returned negative. If their hamsters test positive, they will be subject to quarantine. Hong Kong’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said it was “shocked and concerned” by the decision to kill the animals, and urged the government not to “take any drastic action before reviewing its approach.” Hong Kong has been grappling with a local omicron outbreak traced to several Cathay Pacific crew members who dined at bars and restaurants across the city before testing positive for the omicron variant. The government announced late Monday that two former flight attendants have been arrested for leaving their homes during quarantine and later being confirmed to have coronavirus infections. It did not identify their employer, but said the two arrived from the U.S. on Dec. 24 and 25 and “conducted unnecessary activities” while under medical surveillance. The arrests came after Cathay Pacific said it had fired two crew members for breaching coronavirus protocols. It previously apologized and called their actions “extremely disappointing.” The company had to cut back on flights — both passenger and cargo — in January because of tightened virus curbs. The two have been released on bail and will have their case heard in court on Feb. 9. If convicted of violating anti-epidemic regulations, they could face up to six months’ imprisonment and a fine of up to 5,000 Hong Kong dollars ($642). Previously in Hong Kong, some air and sea crew members could isolate at home under quarantine exemptions. Regulations were tightened on Dec. 31 to require crew members to isolate in a designated quarantine hotel for about a week.

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Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout By Greg Beacham Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Rams had a 20-point lead on Arizona with 4 1/2 minutes left at raucous SoFi Stadium. Matthew Stafford’s 13-year quest for his first playoff victory was all but complete after Los Angeles’ dominant performance on both sides of the ball. The quarterback still took off running on third-and-long through the heart of the Cardinals’ defense on a gleeful, perilous scramble that ultimately ended short of a first down. Even while shouldering enormous postseason pressure, Stafford never forgot to have fun. He was strong enough to carry it all — and the Rams are riding him on to Tampa Bay. Stafford passed for 202 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score in his first playoff win, and the Rams roared out of the wild-card round with a 34-11 victory over Arizona on Monday night. “What a team effort,” Stafford said. “Our defense played outstanding tonight. Special teams basically set up a score ... and we were good enough on offense to score some points and come away with the win. Just happy to be moving on.” Odell Beckham Jr. and Cooper Kupp made touchdown catches for the NFC West champion Rams (13-5), who will visit the defending Super Bowl champion Buccaneers on Sunday for a spot in the NFC championship game. David Long also scored on a 3-yard interception return while the Rams’ defense harassed Kyler Murray into a calamitous playoff debut. Los Angeles led 28-0 before cruising in the first playoff game at SoFi, which will host Super Bowl 56 next month. Stafford was outstanding in his first playoff game with the Rams, completing 13 of his season-low 17 passes without an interception and despite three drops. He scored his first playoff rushing TD since January 2012 on a goal-line sneak, and he coolly directed LA’s offense while seizing his first playoff win in a career that began with 12 years in Detroit, where his Lions went 0-3 in the postseason. “I thought he did a great job leading the way,” McVay said. “He’s still the same great player to me, and he always was before this game. I think it’s good

so you guys don’t have to talk about that anymore. So pleased be able to do this with him. He’s our leader out there, and we wouldn’t be here without him.” After an inconsistent finish to the regular season, the Rams’ constellation of big stars came together brilliantly around Stafford on the postseason stage. Beckham had four catches for 54 yards, including his first career playoff touchdown catch for the Rams’ first points. He also threw a 40-yard pass during his own first postseason victory. Linebacker Von Miller added six tackles and a key early sack in his first postseason appearance since winning the MVP award in Super Bowl 50. Murray went 19 of 34 for 137 yards and two interceptions for the Cardinals (11-7), who followed their 10-2 start with a 1-5 slide. Arizona lost on the road for only the second time in 10 games this season under coach Kliff Kingsbury. “We didn’t do anything right the first two quarters,” Kingsbury said. “The Rams handled the game and the atmosphere well. ... As an offense, we were just out of sync on a couple of things early that could have changed the game. We never got in a rhythm, and they made some big plays.” James Conner rushed for a TD for the Cardinals, who have one playoff victory since the 2009 season. Murray went 7 for 17 for 28 yards and threw two interceptions in an awful first half that left the Cardinals trailing 21-0 with just 40 yards of offense before they managed to get their initial first down. “Losing is one thing, but when you don’t even make it competitive is another,” Murray said. Los Angeles went up by three touchdowns when linebacker Troy Reeder’s pressure prompted Murray to fling the ball blindly out of the end zone to avoid a safety. Long made a shoe-top interception and took one stride to score the shortest pick-6 in NFL playoff history. The Rams capped their second offensive drive with Stafford’s precise 4-yard throw to Beckham. The veteran wideout has six TD catches in his last eight games since he joined the Rams at midseason. After Long’s TD, the Cardinals finally got a first down seven minutes before halftime, but Rams lineman Marquise

Copeland got his first career interception on a deflected pass. “I feel like we was dominant out there,” All-Pro Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald said. “I feel like the quarterback wasn’t comfortable at all.”

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Kupp’s TD catch after halftime was set up by Beckham’s sharp 40-yard pass down the sideline to Cam Akers — the sixth completion of Beckham’s eightyear career. “He should have led me a little bit,” Akers said. “Nah, I’m playing.”

WEDDLE’S RETURN

Eric Weddle got significant playing time for the Rams in the 37-year-old veteran’s first NFL game since the 2019 season finale. The two-time All-Pro safety ended his retirement last week to help out after Los Angeles lost starters Taylor Rapp to a concussion and Jordan Fuller to a season-ending ankle injury.

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Cardinals safety Budda Baker left the field on a stretcher in the third quarter after a helmet-to-helmet hit with Akers. Players knelt around Baker in concern before he was taken off the field. He was taken to a hospital for further evaluation, but had movement in his extremities. “It was just a football play,” said Akers, who had 95 total yards. “It wasn’t nothing personal. I’ve got the utmost respect for Budda and that team.” J.J. Watt had three tackles for Arizona in his first game since late October. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year had shoulder surgery, but rushed back to help the Cardinals. Long (knee) and Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth (ankle) both missed time in the second half.

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Cardinals: An offseason evaluation of what went wrong late in such a promising season. Rams: A showdown with the Buccaneers and Tom Brady, who has a bit more experience under playoff pressure than Murray.

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Texas Synagogue Standoff

Texas synagogue hostage-taker had stayed in area shelters By Jamie Stengle, Jake Bleiberg and Eric Tucker Associated Press

COLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) — An armed man who took four people hostage during a 10-hour standoff at a Texas synagogue had spent time in area homeless shelters in the two weeks leading up to the attack, and was dropped off at one by someone he appeared to know. Malik Faisal Akram, a 44-year-old British citizen who authorities identified as the hostage-taker, was brought to the shelter in downtown Dallas on Jan. 2 by a man who hugged him and had conversations with him, said Wayne Walker, CEO and pastor of OurCalling, which provides services to homeless people. “He was dropped off by somebody that looked like he had a relationship with him,” said Walker, who said they’d turned photos and video over to the FBI. An FBI spokeswoman said late Monday that they did not have any information they could confirm regarding Akram’s stay at the OurCalling facility. The agency has said there was no early indication that anyone else was involved in the hostage-taking. Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker told “ CBS Mornings” that he’d let Akram into Congregation Beth Israel on Saturday morning because he appeared to need shelter. The synagogue is in Colleyville, a city of about 26,000 people located 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Dallas. Cytron-Walker said the man wasn’t threatening or suspicious at first, but later he heard a gun click as he was praying. The rabbi and three other men were participating in the service that was being livestreamed when they were taken hostage. The first hostage was released shortly before 5 p.m. Cytron-Walker and two others escaped around 9 p.m., when Cytron-Walker threw a chair at the gunman. “The exit wasn’t too far away,” CytronWalker said. “I told them to go. I threw a chair at the gunman, and I headed for the door. And all three of us were able to get out without even a shot being fired.” Akram was killed after the hostages ran out. Authorities have declined to say who shot Akram, saying it was still under investigation. Video of the standoff’s end from Dallas TV station WFAA showed people running out a door of the synagogue, and then a man holding a gun opening the same door just seconds later before he turned around and closed it. Moments later, several shots

and then an explosion could be heard. The FBI on Sunday night issued a statement calling the ordeal “a terrorism-related matter, in which the Jewish community was targeted” and said the Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating. The agency noted that Akram spoke repeatedly during negotiations about a prisoner who is serving an 86-year sentence in the U.S. The statement followed comments Saturday from the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Dallas field office that the hostage-taker was focused on an issue “not specifically related to the Jewish community.” Akram could be heard ranting on a Facebook livestream of the services and demanding the release of Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist suspected of having ties to al-Qaida who was convicted of trying to kill U.S. Army officers in Afghanistan. “The last hour or so of the standoff, he wasn’t getting what he wanted. It didn’t look good. It didn’t sound good. We were terrified,” Cytron-Walker told “CBS Mornings.” At a service held Monday evening at a nearby Methodist church, Cytron-Walker said the amount of “well-wishes and kindness and compassion” has been overwhelming. “Thank you for all of the compassion, from the bottom of my heart,” CytronWalker said. “While very few of us are doing OK right now, we’ll get through this,” he said. The investigation stretched to England, where late Sunday police in Manchester announced that two teenagers were in custody in connection with the standoff. Greater Manchester Police tweeted that counter-terrorism officers had made the arrests but did not say whether the pair faced any charges. The teenagers are Akram’s sons, two U.S. law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. Investigators believe Akram was in contact with his sons in the hours before the standoff and are working to discern what information he may have shared with them, one of the officials said. The officials could not publicly discuss the ongoing investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity. British media, including the Guardian, reported Tuesday that Akram had been under investigation by the domestic security service, MI5, as a possible “terrorist threat” in 2020. The investigation was closed after authorities concluded Akram posed no threat, the reports said.

Britain’s Home Office did not immediately comment on the reports. President Joe Biden called the episode an act of terror. Speaking to reporters in Philadelphia on Sunday, Biden said Akram allegedly purchased a weapon on the streets. Federal investigators believe Akram purchased the handgun used in the hostage-taking in a private sale, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. Akram arrived in the U.S. at Kennedy Airport in New York about two weeks ago, a law enforcement official said. Akram arrived in the U.S. on a tourist visa from Great Britain, according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the information was not intended to be public. London’s Metropolitan Police said its counter-terrorism police were working with U.S. authorities. U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel told the House of Commons on Monday that she had spoken to her U.S. counterpart, Alejandro Mayorkas, and offered “the full support” of the police and security services in Britain in the investigation. After staying at the OurCalling facility on Jan. 2, he stayed in another Dallas homeless shelter. Akram stayed three nights between Jan. 6 and Jan. 13 at Union Gospel Mission

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Dallas, the homeless shelter’s CEO, Bruce Butler, told CNN. According to their records, Akram left there for the last time on Jan. 13 — two days before he took the hostages at the synagogue. Akram used his phone during the course of negotiations to communicate with people other than law enforcement, according to a law enforcement official who was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke on condition of anonymity. It wasn’t clear why Akram chose the synagogue, though the prison where Siddiqui is serving her sentence is in Fort Worth. An attorney in Texas who represents Siddiqui said Monday that Siddiqui had no connections to Akram. “She said from the beginning when she was sentenced that she does not want any violence done in her name and she doesn’t condone any type of violence being done,” said attorney Marwa Elbially. Akram, who was called Faisal by his family, was from Blackburn, an industrial city in northwest England. His family said he’d been “suffering from mental health issues.” “We would also like to add that any attack on any human being, be it a Jew, Christian or Muslim, etc. is wrong and should always be condemned,” his brother, Gulbar Akram, wrote.

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Di�erent Types of Sci-ﬁ BY PAULA HENDRICKSON CONTRIBUTOR

A lot of people have preconceived ideas about science fiction. Some hear “sci-fi” and envision spaceships and aliens. But the genre dates back several centuries – Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (published in 1818), Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (first published in 1870), and even Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels (published in 1726) are notable titles – but many consider Johann Valentin Andreae’s The Chemical Wedding (first published in German in 1616) to be the very first science fiction story. The appeal of science fiction is that it sparks imaginations by connecting fantastical worlds to something based (or loosely based) in science. Almost anything is possible in science fiction as long as it is somehow grounded in scientific theories. This week, two extremely di�erent science fictions series return with new seasons. Season three of TNT’s

Snowpiercer premieres Monday, January 24, while the second season of Syfy/ USA’s Resident Alien returns Wednesday, January 26. Snowpiercer, starring Hamilton alum Daveed Diggs as Andre Layton, is climatechange-based science ﬁction set in a train designed by an unstable genius, Mr. Wilford (played to perfection by Sean Bean) as a self-sustainable ecosystem to house humanity in frigid, post-apocalyptic conditions. It turns out Wilford actually built two trains: Snowpiercer and Big Alice. Snowpiercer originally had a strict class system in which the wealthy people who funded the train live in ﬁrst-class luxury, the second-class population are the white-collar types who manage train operations, third-class passengers do the grunt work, and the stowaway “tailies” survive on scraps. While Wilford runs Big Alice by more authoritarian means. In season one, Snowpiercer’s tailies revolted, led by a reluctant Layton. By season two, a new democratic order was

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forming when Big Alice crashed the party and caused all kinds of conflict. At the end of season two, we learned along with the others that some parts of the globe were beginning to warm back up. Contrast that with the comedy sci-fi hybrid of Resident Alien. Alan Tudyk (familiar to sci-fi fans from his role of Wash on the short-lived series Firefly) has always been adept at blending comedy and drama, and on Resident Alien he gets to do both. He plays an alien who crash landed, killed Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle and assumed his solitary life in a lakeside cabin in Colorado. A series of events drew him into town and forced him to interact with humans. The comedy comes from Tudyk’s performance and others’ reactions to Harry’s unconventional behavior and speech. He learned to speak by watching reruns of Law & Order, and practices medicine by Googling how to do procedures. His nemesis in the first season was a little kid who could see his alien visage. Despite

all he endured, Harry learned to trust humans while still trying to complete his mission of destroying the earth. By the end of the first season, his alien identity had been revealed to some townsfolks, and government agents (led by The Terminator’s Linda Hamilton as General Wright) who had been hunting for Harry all along, finally located him. You might want to watch the last episode of season one before tuning into the new season (fortunately, Syfy is repeating several episodes ahead of the season premiere, and they’re also available on Peacock). So next time someone says they don’t like sci-fi, remind them there’s more to the genre than expected.

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Snowpiercer s ea s on 3 pr em ier e s Monday, January 24 at 8 p.m. CT on TNT. Resident Alien season 2 premieres Wednesday, January 26, at 8 p.m. CT on USA

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Growing Small Fruits: Raspberry BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Now that you’ve decided on growing raspberries, you might be considering how many plants you can actually grow. At the same time, you need to consider that beyond it’s pruning needs, there are some additional actions that you need to take. Raspberry plants are spaced based on their type. Whether it’s a summer or everbearing red raspberry, it will be spaced 2-3 feet between plants with 6-10 feet between rows. Yellow are spaced at 2-3 feet between while purple is spaced

at 3-5 feet and black raspberry is at 4 feet. Most of these non-red raspberry types will benefit in spacing 8-10 feet between rows. It’s best to plant the same type of raspberry together as their pruning, harvest, and spacing needs will be similar. In choosing a location, look toward an area that has full sun, a well-drained soil, and good air flow. You might consider an area that allows for these plants to spread out. Most of these will do well at a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. Avoid areas with poor air flow. These plants will thrive in a sunny area

of your backyard. Raspberry canes are notorious for being hard to manage if you do not have a trellis system in place. Look to have some sort of system that allows for the canes to grow upward and allow you to prune canes out easier. Some growers will create a hedgerow system in which plants are grown in a row of 2 feet wide. For small plantings, you might be able to use a metal post on either sides of your plants. While diseases can be a problem on raspberries, the main pests are insects. One of the main ones is spotted wing

drosophila. This invasive insects lays eggs in the fruit as it ripens with maggots hatching. It is very hard to control and one of the main strategies is to harvest with a bucket for “bad berries”. These berries must be thrown away and not composted. You will harvest raspberries depending on their type. Red and yellow raspberries tend to mature at their cane tips and are harvested over a longer season. Black and purple raspberries have a shorter season with maturity of only about 2 weeks. Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.

FAA 5G INTERFERENCE

Airlines renew warnings of travel disruption from 5G rollout BY DAVID KOENIG ASSOCIATED PRESS

The airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless service this week, warning that thousands of ﬂights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports. CEOs of the nation’s largest airlines say that interference from the wireless service on a key instrument on planes is worse than they originally thought. “To be blunt, the nation’s commerce will grind to a halt” unless the service is blocked near major airports, the CEOs said in a letter Monday to federal o�cials including Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has previously taken the airlines’ side in the matter. AT&T and Verizon plan to activate their new 5G wireless service Wednesday after two previous delays from the original plan for an early December rollout. The new high-speed 5G service uses a segment of the radio spectrum that is close to that used by altimeters, which are devices that measure the height of aircraft above the ground.

AT&T and Verizon say their equipment will not interfere with aircraft electronics, and that the technology is being safely used in many other countries. However, the CEOs of 10 passenger and cargo airlines including American, Delta, United and Southwest say that 5G will be more disruptive than they originally thought because dozens of large airports that were to have bu�er zones to prevent 5G interference with aircraft will still be subject to flight restrictions announced last week by the Federal Aviation Administration. They add that those restrictions won’t be limited to times when visibility is poor. “Unless our major hubs are cleared to fly, the vast majority of the traveling and shipping public will essentially be grounded. This means that on a day like yesterday, more than 1,100 flights and 100,000 passengers would be subjected to cancellations, diversions or delays,” the CEOs said. The airline CEOs asked that the new 5G be barred within two miles of airport runways. AT&T and Verizon declined to comment. A trade group for the telecom industry,

CTIA, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The showdown between two industries and their rival regulators — the FAA and the Federal Communications Commission, which oversees radio spectrum — now threatens to further disrupt the aviation industry, which has been hammered by the pandemic for nearly two years. This was a crisis that was years in the making. The airline industry and the FAA say that they have tried to raise alarms about potential interference from 5G C-Band but the FCC has ignored them. The telecoms, the FCC and their supporters argue that C-Band and aircraft altimeters operate far enough apart on the radio spectrum to avoid interference. They also say that the aviation industry has known about C-Band technology for several years but did nothing to prepare — airlines chose not to upgrade altimeters that might be subject to interference, and the FAA failed to begin surveying equipment on planes until the last few weeks. AT&T and Verizon spent billions of dollars for C-Band spectrum in a government auction run by the FCC, then spent

billions more to build out new networks. In response to concern by the airlines, they agreed to delay launching the service from early December until early January. Late on New Year’s Eve, Buttigieg and FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson asked the companies for another delay, warning of “unacceptable disruption” to air service. AT&T CEO John Stankey and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg rejected the request in a letter that had a scolding, even mocking tone. But they had second thoughts after intervention that reached the White House. They agreed to the second, shorter delay but implied that there would be no more compromises. That was followed by a deal in which the telecoms agreed to reduce the power of their networks near 50 airports for six months. In exchange, the FAA and the Transportation Department promised not to further oppose the rollout of 5G C-Band. President Joe Biden praised the deal, but the airlines weren’t satisﬁed with the agreement, regarding it as a victory for the telecoms that didn’t adequately address their concerns about trying to land planes at airports where the new service would be active.

January 19, 2022 The Rock River Times.

Tonga Volcano Eruption

Despite huge volcano blast, Tonga avoids widespread disaster By Nick Perry Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The blast from the volcano could be heard in Alaska, and the waves crossed the ocean to cause an oil spill and two drownings in Peru. The startling satellite images resembled a massive nuclear explosion. And yet, despite sitting almost on top of the volcano that erupted so violently on Saturday, the Pacific nation of Tonga appears to have avoided the widespread disaster that many initially feared. Perhaps the biggest problem is the ash that has coated the main island and transformed it into a gray moonscape, contaminating the rainwater that people rely on to drink. New Zealand’s military is sending fresh water and other much-needed supplies, but said Tuesday the ash covering Tonga’s main runway will delay the flight at least another day. Tonga has so far reported two deaths, and concerns remain over the fate of people on two smaller islands that were hard hit. Communications have been down everywhere, making assessments more difficult. But on the main island of Tongatapu, at least, life is slowly returning to normal. The tsunami that swept over coastal areas after the eruption was frightening for many but rose only about 80 centimeters (2.7 feet), allowing most to escape. “We did hold grave fears, given the magnitude of what we saw in that unprecedented blast,” said Katie Greenwood, the head of delegation in the Pacific for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. “Fortunately, in those major population centers we are not seeing the catastrophic effect we thought might happen, and that’s very good news.” Greenwood, who is based in Fiji and has been talking with people in Tonga by satellite phone, said an estimated 50 homes were destroyed on Tongatapu but that nobody needed to use emergency shelters. She said about 90 people on the nearby island of ‘Eua were using shelters. U.N. humanitarian officials and Tonga’s government has reported “significant infrastructural damage” around Tongatapu. “There has been no contact from the Ha’apai Group of islands, and we are particularly concerned about two small low-lying islands — Mango and Fonoi — following surveillance flights confirming

substantial property damage,” U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. New Zealand’s High Commission in Tonga also reported significant damage along the western coast of Tongatapu, including to resorts and the waterfront area. Like other island nations in the Pacific, Tonga is regularly exposed to the extremes of nature, whether it be cyclones or earthquakes, making people more resilient to the challenges they bring. Indeed, Greenwood said Tonga does not want an influx of aid workers following the eruption. Tonga is one of the few remaining places in the world that has managed to avoid any outbreaks of the coronavirus, and officials fear that if outsiders bring in the virus it could create a much bigger disaster than the one they’re already facing. Another worry, said Greenwood, is that the volcano could erupt again. She said there is currently no working equipment around it which could help predict such an event. Satellite images captured the spectacular eruption of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai volcano on Saturday, with a plume of ash, steam and gas rising like a giant mushroom above the South Pacific. The volcano is located about 64 kilometers (40 miles) north of Tonga’s capital, Nuku’alofa. Two people drowned in Peru, which also reported the oil spill after waves moved a ship that was transferring oil at a refinery. In Tonga, British woman Angela Glover, 50, was one of those who died after being swept away by a wave, her family said. Nick Eleini said his sister’s body had been found and that her husband survived. “I understand that this terrible accident came about as they tried to rescue their dogs,” Eleini told Sky News. He said it had been his sister’s life dream to live in the South Pacific and “she loved her life there.” New Zealand’s military said it hoped the airfield in Tonga would be opened either Wednesday or Thursday. The military said it had considered an airdrop but that was “not the preference of the Tongan authorities.” New Zealand also sent a navy ship to Tonga on Tuesday, with another planned to leave later in the day, and pledged an initial 1 million New Zealand dollars ($680,000) toward recovery efforts. Australia sent a navy ship from Sydney

to Brisbane to prepare for a support mission if needed. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Tuesday said China is preparing to send drinking water, food, personal protective equipment and other supplies to Tonga as soon as flights resume. The U.N. World Food Program is exploring how to bring in relief supplies and more staff and has received a request to restore communication lines in Tonga, which is home to about 105,000 people, Dujarric said. Communications with the island nation are limited because the single underwater fiber-optic cable that connects Tonga to the rest of the world was likely severed in the eruption. The company that owns the cable said the repairs could take weeks. Samiuela Fonua, who chairs the

board at Tonga Cable Ltd., said the cable appeared to have been severed soon after the eruption. He said the cable lies atop and within coral reef, which can be sharp. Fonua said a ship would need to pull up the cable to assess the damage and then crews would need to fix it. A single break might take a week to repair, he said, while multiple breaks could take up to three weeks. He added that it was unclear when it would be safe for a ship to venture near the undersea volcano to undertake the work. A second undersea cable that connects the islands within Tonga also appeared to have been severed, Fonua said. However, a local phone network was working, allowing Tongans to call each other. But he said the lingering ash cloud was continuing to make even satellite phone calls abroad difficult.

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Climate Change – Nuclear Power

Race to cut carbon emissions splits U.S. states on nuclear By Jennifer McDermott Associated Press

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As climate change pushes states in the U.S. to dramatically cut their use of fossil fuels, many are coming to the conclusion that solar, wind and other renewable power sources might not be enough to keep the lights on. Nuclear power is emerging as an answer to fill the gap as states transition away from coal, oil and natural gas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stave off the worst effects of a warming planet. The renewed interest in nuclear comes as companies, including one started by Microsoft founder Bill Gates, are developing smaller, cheaper reactors that could supplement the power grid in communities across the U.S. Nuclear power comes with its own set of potential problems, especially radioactive waste that can remain dangerous for thousands of years. But supporters say the risks can be minimized and that the energy source will be essential to stabilize power supplies as the world tries to move away from carbon dioxide-emitting fossil fuels. Tennessee Valley Authority President and CEO Jeff Lyash puts it simply: You can’t significantly reduce carbon emissions without nuclear power. “At this point in time, I don’t see a path that gets us there without preserving the existing fleet and building new nuclear,” Lyash said. “And that’s after having maximized the amount of solar we can build in the system.” The TVA is a federally owned utility that provides electricity to seven states as the nation’s third largest electricity generator. It’s adding about 10,000 megawatts of solar capacity by 2035 — enough to power nearly 1 million homes annually — but also operates three nuclear plants and plans to test a small reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. By 2050, it hopes to hit its goal of becoming net zero, which means the amount of greenhouse gases produced is no more than the amount removed from the atmosphere. An Associated Press survey of the energy policies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia found that a strong majority— about two-thirds— say nuclear, in one fashion or another, will help take the place of fossil fuels. The momentum building behind nuclear power could lead to the first expansion of nuclear reactor construction in the U.S. in more than three decades.

Roughly one-third of the states and the District of Columbia responded to the AP’s survey by saying they have no plans to incorporate nuclear power in their green energy goals, instead leaning heavily on renewables. Energy officials in those states said their goals are achievable because of advances in energy storage using batteries, investments in the grid for high-voltage interstate transmission, energy efficiency efforts to reduce demand and power provided by hydroelectric dams. The split over nuclear power in U.S. states mirrors a similar debate unfolding in Europe, where countries including Germany are phasing out their reactors while others, such as France, are sticking with the technology or planning to build more plants. The Biden administration, which has tried to take aggressive steps to reduce greenhouse gases, views nuclear as necessary to help compensate for the decline of carbon-based fuels in the nation’s energy grid. U. S. E n e r g y S e c r e t a r y Je n n i fe r Granholm told the AP that the administration wants to get to zero-carbon electricity, and “that means nuclear, that means hydropower, that means geothermal, that means obviously wind on and offshore, that means solar.” “We want it all,” Granholm said during a visit in December to Providence, Rhode Island, to promote an offshore wind project. The $1 trillion infrastructure package championed by Biden and signed into law last year will allocate about $2.5 billion for advanced reactor demonstration projects. The Energy Department said studies by Princeton University and the Decarb America Research Initiative show that nuclear is necessary for a carbonfree future. Granholm also touted new technologies involving hydrogen and capturing and storing carbon dioxide before it is released into the atmosphere. Nuclear reactors have operated reliably and carbon-free for many decades, and the current climate change conversation brings the benefits of nuclear to the forefront, said Maria Korsnick, president and chief executive officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute, the industry’s trade association. “The scale of this electric grid that’s across the United States, it needs something that’s always there, something that can help really be the backbone, if

you will, for this grid,” she said. “That’s why it’s a partnership with wind and solar and nuclear.” Nuclear technology still comes with significant risks that other low-carbon energy sources don’t, said Edwin Lyman, director of nuclear power safety at the Union of Concerned Scientists. While the new, smaller reactors might cost less than traditional reactors to build, they’ll also produce more expensive electricity, he said. He’s also concerned the industry might cut corners on safety and security to save money and compete in the market. The group does not oppose the use of nuclear power, but wants to make sure it’s safe. “I’m not optimistic we’d see the kind of safety and security requirements in place that would make me feel comfortable with the adoption or deployment of these so-called small modular reactors around the country,” Lyman said. The U.S. also has no long-term plan for managing or disposing the hazardous waste that can persist in the environment for hundreds of thousands of years, and there’s the danger of accidents or targeted attacks for both the waste and the reactors, Lyman said. Nuclear disasters at Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and more recently, Fukushima, Japan, in 2011 provide an enduring warning about the dangers. Nuclear power already provides about 20% of electricity in the U.S., accounting for about half the nation’s carbon-free energy. Most of the 93 reactors operating in the country are east of the Mississippi River. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved just one of the new, small modular reactor designs — from a company called NuScale Power, in August 2020. Three other companies have told the commission they’re planning to apply for their designs. All of these use water to cool the core. The NRC is expecting about a half dozen designs to be submitted for advanced reactors, which use something other than water to cool the core, such as gas, liquid metal or molten salt. That includes a project by Gates’ company, TerraPower, in Wyoming, which has long depended on coal for power and jobs. As utilities quit coal, Wyoming is tapping into wind and installed the third-largest amount of wind power generating capacity of any state in 2020, after Texas and Iowa. But Glen Murrell, executive director of the Wyoming Energy

Authority, said it’s unrealistic to expect all the nation’s energy to be provided exclusively through wind and solar. Renewable energy should work in tandem with other technologies such as nuclear and hydrogen, he said. TerraPower plans to build its advanced reactor demonstration plant in Kemmerer, a town of 2,700 in western Wyoming where a coal plant is closing. The reactor uses Natrium technology, which is a sodium-cooled fast reactor paired with an energy-storage system. In another coal-dependent state, West Virginia, some lawmakers are trying to repeal the state’s moratorium on the construction of new nuclear facilities. A second reactor design by TerraPower will be built at the Idaho National Laboratory. The Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment will have a core that’s as small as a refrigerator and molten salt to cool it instead of water. Among the other states that support nuclear power, Georgia maintains that its nuclear reactor expansion will “provide Georgia with ample clean energy” for 60 to 80 years. Georgia has the only nuclear project under construction in the U.S. — the expansion of Plant Vogtle from two of the traditional large reactors to four. The total cost is now more than double the original projection of $14 billion, and the project is years behind schedule. New Hampshire said that without nuclear, the region’s environmental goals would be impossible to meet as affordably. And the Alaska Energy Authority has been working since 2007 to plan for the use of small modular nuclear reactors, possibly at remote mine sites and military bases first. The Maryland Energy Administration said that while the goal of all renewable energy is laudable and costs are declining, “for the foreseeable future we need a variety of fuels,” including nuclear and cleaner natural gas-powered systems to ensure reliability and resiliency. Maryland has one nuclear plant, and the energy administration is talking with manufacturers of small modular reactors. Other officials, mostly in Democraticled states, said they’re moving beyond nuclear power. Some said they never relied heavily on it to begin with and don’t see a need for it in the future.

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Continued from previous page They said the cost of new reactors compared to installing wind turbines or solar panels, the safety concerns and the unresolved question of how to store hazardous nuclear waste are deal-breakers. Some environmentalists also oppose small modular reactors because of the safety concerns and hazardous waste questions. The Sierra Club has described them as “high-risk, high-cost and highly questionable.” In New York, which has some of the nation’s most ambitious goals to combat climate change, the future energy grid will be dominated by wind, solar and hydropower, said New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen Harris. Harris said she sees a future beyond nuclear, dropping from nearly 30% of the state’s energy mix currently to around 5%, but the state will need advanced, long-duration batter y storage and perhaps cleaner-burning fuels such as

hydrogen. Nevada is especially sensitive to nuclear energy because of the failed plan to store the nation’s commercial spent nuclear fuel at Yucca Mountain. Officials there don’t consider nuclear power a viable option. Instead, they see potential for battery technology for energy storage and geothermal energy. “Nevada understands better than most other states that nuclear technology has significant lifecycle problems,” David Bobzien, director of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy, said in a statement. “A focus on short-term gains can’t alleviate the long-term issues with nuclear energy.” California is slated to close its last remaining nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, in 2025, as it turns to cheaper renewables to power its grid by 2045. Officials think they can meet that goal if California sustains its expansion of clean electricity generation at a “record-breaking rate for the next 25 years,” building on average of 6 gigawatts of new solar, wind

and battery storage sources annually, according to state planning documents. California also imports power produced in other states as part of a Western U.S. grid system. Skeptics have questioned whether California’s all-in renewable plan can work in a state of nearly 40 million people. Research from scientists at Stanford Universit y and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology concluded that delaying Diablo Canyon’s retirement to 2035 would save California $2.6 billion in power system costs, reduce the chances of brownouts and lower carbon emissions. When the research was presented in November, former U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu said the nation is not positioned in the near-term to go to 100% renewable energy. “They’ll be times when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine,” he said. “And we will need some power that we can actually turn on and dispatch at will. That leaves two choices: either fossil fuel or nuclear.”

But the California Public Utilities Commission says it would likely take “seismic upgrades” and changes to the cooling systems, which could cost more than $1 billion, to continue operations at Diablo Canyon beyond 2025. Commission spokesperson Terrie Prosper said 11,500 megawatts of new clean energy resources will be online by 2026 to meet the state’s long-term needs. Jason Bordoff, co-founding dean of the Columbia Climate School, said that while California’s plans are “technically possible,” he’s skeptical because it’s challenging to build that much renewable capacity quickly. Bordoff said there is “good reason” to think about extending the life of Diablo Canyon to keep energy costs down and reduce emissions as quickly as possible. “We have to incorporate nuclear energy in a way that acknowledges it’s not riskfree,” he said. “But the risks of falling short of our climate goals exceed the risks of including nuclear energy as part of the zero carbon energy mix.”

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Government Notices 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 bid on the renovation of the existing playground at Saturn Park, 6540 Garrett Lane, Rockford, IL, 61107. Work includes site demolition, site grading, storm water drainage, asphalt paving, concrete curbing and flatwork, playground equipment and surfacing installation, site furnishings, and turf establishment. 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. 22-2272 Saturn Park Playground Renovation Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom Bid Opening: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom BY: Jack Armstrong, Secretary 21963R TRRT 1/19 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), Thursday, February 17, 2022 sealed submittals for 22-31 E-Rate 2022 Infrastructure, 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 18th day of January 2022, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois. Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 21964R TRRT 1/19 n n n INVITATION TO BID GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICES BID NO.: 122-PW-002 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on February 02, 2022 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused. Bid documents may be obtained via email request to: larry. graham@rockfordil.gov, https:// rockfordil.gov/city-departments/ finance/central-services/purchasing or at the office of the Central

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY Services Manager (City Hall, 425 State of Illinois; PUBLICATION East State Street, Rockford, IL, SIGNED: /s/ Lafakeria Vaughn IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF 61104). Bids must be enclosed LAFAKERIA VAUGHN in a sealed envelope and marked CHIEF of the CIVIL BUREAU, THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, with the name of the bid, and the On behalf of, J. HANLEY COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE bid number. STATE’S ATTORNEY OF ILLINOIS, a Complaint seeking Each bidder shall submit with DATED: January 4, 2022 Foreclosure of a Mechanics Lien as his bid the information specified in 21941R TRRT 1/26 a captioned above has been filed the bid documents for compliance concerning the Subject Property n n n with the laws of the State of Illinois IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR commonly known as 327 West on Fair Employment Practices THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Jefferson Street, Rockford, IL. and with the City of Rockford’s FORECLOSURE PUBLICATION WINNEBAGO COUNTY Ordinance on Equal Employment NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS and Business Opportunity. Any Bank of New York Mellon Trust YOU, UNKNOWN NECESSARY bid which fails to include the com- Company, N.A. as Trustee for PARTIES, UNKNOWN OWNERS pliance items properly completed Mortgage Assets Management AND NON-RECORD CLAIMwill not be read and will not be ANTS, that this case has been Series I Trust considered. All Contracts for the commenced in this Court against PLAINTIFF Construction of Public Works are you and other defendants, asking Vs. subject to the Illinois Prevailing for the foreclosure of a certain Deborah Cesario; Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). Mechanics Lien Recorded with Denise Nesheim; The City of Rockford reserves the Winnebago County Recorders United States of America the right to accept or reject any Office by P & H Electric Corp. on Secretary of Housing and all proposals and to waive November 24, 2021, as Document and Urban Development; technicalities. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Number: 2021027242 in the 21965R TRRT 1/19 amount of $49,550.10, plus interMargaret J. Nesheim; est, costs and attorneys fees has Unknown Owners been filed concerning the Subject and Nonrecord Claimants Public Notices Property legally described as: DEFENDANTS that part of Lots Four (4) 2021-CH-0000209 n n n and Five (5) in Block Eleven NOTICE BY PUBLICATION LEGAL NOTICE (11) as designated upon the NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Anyone knowing the wherePlat of that part of the Town Unknown Heirs and Legatees abouts of Richard A. and /or (now city) of Rockford, on of Margaret J. Nesheim Kimberly Sharp Graf, please call the West side of Rock River, Unknown Owners and Nonreattorney Royce Duplessis at 504laid out on the West part of cord Claimants 300-2680. the Southwest Fractional That this case has been com21966R TRRT 1/19 Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, menced in this Court against you n n n Township 44 North, Range and other defendants, praying SEIZING AGENCY 1 East of the Third Principal for the foreclosure of a certain CASE NO. 21-028832 Meridian, and of Lot Four Mortgage conveying the premises NOTICE OF PENDING (4) in Block Eleven (11) as described as follows, to-wit: FORFEITURE designated upon the Plat of COMMONLY KNOWN AS: TO: Janie Burnett 348 Buckbee George Haskell’s Addition 6353 Graydon Road St. Rockford, Il 61104, hereby to the City of Rockford, Rockford, IL 61109 known as claimant. lying and being West or and which said Mortgage was YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED Westerly of a line drawn made by: THAT FORFEITURE across said lands parallel Margaret J. Nesheim PROCEEDINGS ARE NOW with and 70.205 feet distant the Mortgagor(s), to Financial PENDING AGAINST THE Easterly from the Westerly Freedom Senior Funding CorpoFOLLOWING PROPERTY: line of said lots; situated in ration, a Subsidiary of IndyMac Description (including VIN, the County of Winnebago Bank, F.S.B., as Mortgagee, serial or model no.): $260.00 U.S. and State of Illinois, and and recorded in the Office of the Currency (Value: $260.00) bearing Reason(s): (2) If money, Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago Permanent Tax Identification County, Illinois, as Document No. things of value, books, records, or Number: 11-23-305-001. 200700774069; and for other relief; research products and materials UNLESS YOU, Unknown Necincluding formulas, microfilm, that summons was duly issued tapes or data were seized, that out of said Court against you as essary Parties, Unknown Owners the items seized were used or provided by law and that the said and Nonrecord Claimants, file your answer or otherwise file intended to be used to violate suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS your appearance in this case, on the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act. (4) If YOU file your answer or otherwise or before February 15, 2022, A money, negotiable instruments, file your appearance in this case in JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEor securities were seized, that the the Office of the Clerk of this Court, FAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED things were used, or intended to be Thomas A. Klein IN THE COMPLAINT. YOU ARE used to commit or in any manner Clerk of the Circuit Court facilitate a felony violation of the 400 West State Street, Room 108 FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE TIME IN WHICH THE SUBJECT Rockford, IL 61101 Cannabis Control Act or any vioon or before February 11, REAL ESTATE MAY BE REDEEMED lation of the Controlled Substances Act. (5) If a substance containing 2022, A DEFAULT MAY BE EN- FROM FORECLOSURE, PURSUcannabis or a controlled substance TERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY ANT TO LAW, COMMENCES TO was seized, that the substance TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A RUN WITH THE FIRST DATE OF was produced, manufactured, JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. E-filing is now mandatory for delivered, distributed, dispensed, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE or possessed in violation of the PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Cannabis Control Act or the Conmust first create an account with Attorneys for Plaintiff trolled Substances Act. This property was seized by 15W030 North Frontage Road, an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/serlaw enforcement authorities on Suite 100 vice-providers.htm to learn more 10/28/2021, at the location of Burr Ridge, IL 60527 and to select a service provider. 348 Buckbee St., Winnebago (630) 794-5300 If you need additional help or County, IL. This property has DuPage # 15170 have trouble e-filing, visit www. been determined to be subject to Winnebago # 531 illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. Our File No. 14-21-04262 forfeiture under the provisions of NOTE: This law firm is a debt asp, or talk to your local circuit the Controlled Substances Act or clerk’s office. the Cannabis Control Act for one collector. This notice is prepared by I3185056 or more of the reasons set forth in P21936R TRRT 1/26 Attorney Thomas G. Ruud, the attached document. Thomas G. Ruud & Associates, n n n SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL P.C., STATE OF ILLINOIS RIGHTS If you have an ownership in any IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF 318 N. 1st St., item listed above, any interest you THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL Rockford, IL 61107; tel (815) 961-9100 CIRCUIT may have may be forfeited unless fax (815) 961-9118; COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO you file a verified claim for the return Tgrlaw@aol.com. P & H ELECTRIC CORP., of the property with the Drug Asset 21942R TRRT 1/26 an Illinois corporation, Forfeiture Unit of the Winnebago n n n Plaintiff, County State’s Attorney whose STATE OF ILLINOIS vs address is 400 West State Street, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UEP JEFFERSON LLC, Rockford, IL 61101, setting forth 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT your interest in the property and an Illinois limited liability company, WINNEBAGO COUNTY – the reasons why your interest is CITY CONSTRUCTION AND IN PROBATE not subject to forfeiture. You have DESIGN, LLC, an Illinois limited IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE liability company, forty-five days from receipt of this OF notice to file the verified claim with FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF JUDY CAROL STRONG, OMAHA, the State’s Attorney. Deceased. If you fail to file the claim within AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND Case No. 2022-PR-1 45 days of receipt of this notice, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Will Case No. 2021-W-906 any interest you may have in the Defendants, property will be forfeited to the NOTICE TO CREDITORS THAT CASE No. 2021-CH-192

THE ESTATE OF JUDY CAROL STRONG HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO PROBATE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Judy Carol Strong on March 4, 2021. Letters of Office were issued on January 5, 2022 to Shan L. Johnson of 4554 Pepper Court, Rockford, IL 61114 as Independent Executor, 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 July 12, 2022, the date six months from the date of first publication on January 12, 2022, 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. Shan L. Johnson, Independent Executor Prepared By: Mark C. Johnson ARDC No. 6211240 Attorney for Petitioner 321 W. State Street, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 21943R TRRT 1/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L. WHITE, Deceased. Case No. 2021-P-637 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ROBERT L. WHITE. Letters of Office were issued on December 30, 2021 to KIMBERLY WHITE, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 19, 2022, 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: January 6, 2022 David L. Davitt David L. Davitt Schlueter Ecklund & Davitt 4023 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 815-229-5333 ddavitt@rockriverlaw.com 21944R TRRT 1/26 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF MARGARET L. HAYELAN 2021-P-508 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of MARGARET L. HAYELAN. Letters of Office were issued on October 15, 2021 to DONNA J. GRANATH,

1037 E. Main Street, Rockton, IL 61072, who is the legal administrator of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JACK R. COOK, JR. 113 West Main Street, Rockton, Illinois 61072. Date of death was September 4, 2021. Notice is given to unknown heirs whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition that an order was entered by the court on October 15, 2021 appointing said administrator. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 15, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk–Probate Division—at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office—Probate Division—must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal executrix and to the attorney within ten (10) days after filing. //s//Donna J. Granath//s// Donna J. Granath, Petitioner DATED: January 5, 2022 21945R TRRT 1/26 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: TAYLOR NICOLE WINDBIEL Current Name Case Number 22-MR-12 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Taylor Nicole Windbiel to the new name of: Taylor Nicole Windford. The court date will be held: on March 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Taylor Windbiel Current Name 21949R TRRT 1/26 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: KADEN MICHAEL ANDERSON Current Name Case Number 2021-MR-1034 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Kaden Michael Anderson to the new name of: Kaden Anthony Folsom. The court date will be held: on March 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Kaden M. Anderson Current Name 21970R TRRT 2/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: KIMBERLY A. JACKSON Current Name Case Number 2022-MR-19 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Kimberly A. Jackson to the new name of: Kymberlia Jackson. The court date will be held: on March 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL,

Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Kimberly A. Jackson Current Name 21971R TRRT 2/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: CALEB JOSEPH DAVID MINCH Current Name Case Number 2021-MR-918 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Caleb Joseph David Minch to the new name of: Caleb Joseph David Ni. The court date will be held: on February 23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Caleb Minch Current Name 21972R TRRT 2/2 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Mario H. Contreras, DECEASED. 21 P 638 Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Alba Jones, 4808 Fesseneva Lane, Naperville, Illinois, 60564, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is Toni J. Falligant, Golan Christie Taglia, LLP, 70 West Madison Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Notice is given to Mario H. Contreras (son), Patty Contreras (daughter) and Unknown Heirs, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addresses were not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on January 3, 2022, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before July 19, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 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 a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp. Toni J. Falligant Golan Christie Taglia, LLP (6335851) 70 West Madison Street, Suite 1500 Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312)263-2300 I3185547 P21981R TRRT 2/2 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 clothing, jewelry, and accessories business in said County and State under the name of Lys Laugh Love Design Co. at the following post office addresses: 849 Firefly Drive, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alyssa Mckiski SIGNED: Alyssa Mckiski 1/10/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21975R TRRT 2/2 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 makeup, miscellaneous business in said County and State under the name of Bella’s Beauty Accessories at the following post office addresses: 2637 Blackwell Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Vicenta Flores SIGNED: Vicenta Flores 1/12/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21976R TRRT 2/2 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 paparazzi consultant business in said County and State under the name of We Are Eye Kandie at the following post office addresses: 3904 Warren Blvd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Verdell Prewitt SIGNED: Verdell Prewitt 1/13/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21977R TRRT 2/2 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 trucking & logistics business in said County and State under the name of Graynetta Logistics at the following post office addresses: 2315 Benderwirt Ave., Apt. B, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mark Anthony Grayned; Irene Latrice Buker SIGNED: Mark Anthony Grayned 12/29/21 SIGNED: Irene Latrice Buker 12/29/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of December, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21931R TRRT 1/19

January 19, 2022 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CMG MORTGAGE INC.; Plaintiff, vs. JOHN THIBEDEAU; ANGELA THIBEDEAU AKA ANGELA M Thibedeau; ROCK RIVER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; Defendants, 20 CH 67 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, February 24, 2022 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: The Easterly fifty-six (56) feet of Lot seven (7) in Block four (4) as designated upon the Plat of Subdivision of Blocks Four (4) and eight (8) in Spafford’s Addition to Rockford, East of Rock River, the plat of which addition is recorded in Book 86 of Deeds, Page 141, in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, excepting the southerly fifty-eight (58) feet in width thereof; situated in the County of Winnebago County and State of Illinois. P.I.N. 11-24-307-022. Commonly known as 1441 Greenwood Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107. 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 20-002883 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3185169 P21959R TRRT 2/2 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. DAVID M. DENNIS AKA DAVID DENNIS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 735 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, February 24, 2022 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 THIRTEEN (13)

AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BROADWAY HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 41 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 12-31104-007. Commonly known as 2527 15th Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61108. 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. F19110124 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3185168 P21960R TRRT 2/2 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff, vs. NICOLE HORN; ET AL; Defendants, 19 ch 519 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, February 24, 2022 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 THREE (3) AND THE NORTH TEN (10) FEET OF LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK SIXTEEN (16) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BURR’S WOODS BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 18 AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 17, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 59 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE LINE DIVIDING SAID LOTS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 12-17-352-003 (162D225). Commonly known as 1621 Gorham Place, Rockford, IL 61107. 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 21-027587 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3185164 P21961R TRRT 2/2 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. LEE A. RIGOTTI AKA LEE RIGOTTI; ANNA RIGOTTI AKA ANNA M. RIGOTTI; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 561 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, February 24, 2022 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 SIXTY-FOUR (64) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WEST LEDGES SECOND ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER(1/4) OF SECTION 27 AND PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 04-27-453-002. Commonly known as 12054 Bowen Parkway, Roscoe, Illinois 61073. 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. F19080231 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

intercountyjudicialsales.com I3185165 P21962R TRRT 2/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY BLACKHAWK BANK F/K/A BLACKHAWK STATE BANK, Plaintiff, VS. ROBERT C. DAHLBERG A/K/A ROBERT DAHLBERG, JOHN A. YOUNG, JOHN A. YOUNG & TRUST COMPANY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, MARK PICKETT, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2021 CH 94 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 5th day of January, 2022 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 17th day of February, 2022 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Parcel I: Lot Eight (8) and Nine (9) as designated upon the Plat of the Subdivision of Lots 1, 2, 9, 10 and 11 in Block Twenty-Four (24) of Budlong’s Subdivision of a part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 36 in Township Forty-four (44) North, Range One (1) East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 3 of Plats on Page 37 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Parcel II: Lots Three (3), Four (4) and Five (5) as designated upon the Subdivision of Lots 1, 2,9, 10 and 11 in Block Twenty-Four (24) of Budlong’s Subdivision of a part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section36 in Township Forty-Four (44) North, Range One (1) East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 3 of Plats on Page 37 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. ALSO, Lot Three (3) in Block Twenty-Four (24) as designated upon the Plat of Budlong’s Subdivision of a part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 36, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 4 of Plats on Page 3 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Parcel I Commonly known as: 1321 Broadway Street Rockford, Illinois 61104 P.I.N.: 11-36-101-006 Property Code: 216 B 203 Parcel II Commonly known as:

1327 Broadway Street Rockford, Illinois 61104 P.I.N. 11-36-101-009 Property Code: 216 B 199 The property is commonly known as 1321 Broadway Street Rockford, Illinois 61104 and 1327 Broadway Street Rockford, Illinois 61104. and is improved with a commercial property. Judgment was taken in the amount of $129,869.10 on behalf of Blackhawk Bank. Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations 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. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivision (g) (1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 24 hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided. 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. Attorney Timothy F. Horning Meyer and Horning P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 21967R TRRT 2/2 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN LEAK, LLC IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BLACKHAWK BANK, a Wisconsin State Bank, Plaintiff, v. CARLA J. LEIKAM, f/k/a CARLA J. WISEND, BRIAN JOSEPH LEIKAM, FIRST MIDWEST BANK, an Illinois State Bank, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A. a National Banking Association; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS;

UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS; NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants. Case No. 2021-CH-219 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Nine (9) Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of River Lane Subdivision of part of SE (1/4) of Section 6 Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 22 of Plats on Page 122 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois COMMON ADDRESS: 926 Short Street, Loves Park, IL 61111 PINs: 12-06-451-013 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 16th day of February, 2022 default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Matthew M. Hevrin ARDC 6256083 Allen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC 6735 Vistagreen Way, Suite 110 Rockford, IL 61107 815-265-6464 mhevrin@aghllaw.com 21968R TRRT 2/2 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF ALLEN GALLUZZO HEVRIN LEAKE, LLC IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BLACKHAWK STATE BANK n/k/a BLACKHAWK BANK, a Wisconsin State Bank, Plaintiff, v. ARNULFO CASIQUE VELAZQUES, MARISSA M. CASIQUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 2022-FC-5 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS

AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Ninety-four (94) as designated upon the Plat of Clark’s Addition to South Beloit, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 8 of Plats on Page 26 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois COMMON ADDRESS: 617 Blackhawk Blvd., South Beloit, IL 61080 PINs: 04-05-351-005 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 16th day of February, 2022 default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Matthew M. Hevrin ARDC 6256083 Allen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC 6735 Vistagreen Way, Suite 110 Rockford, IL 61107 815-265-6464 mhevrin@aghllaw.com 21969R TRRT 2/2 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY J. FRANCIS, Deceased. CASE NO. 2021 P 604 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARY J. FRANCIS on October 10, 2021. Letters of Office were issued on January 6, 2022 to DOROTHY GREENE, who is the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 21, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s OfficeProbate Div., must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED: 1/12/22 DOROTHY GREENE,

EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 21973R TRRT 2/2 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 nail salon business in said County and State under the name of Pamper Me Nails Spa at the following post office addresses: 6512 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kris T. Nguyen SIGNED: Kris T. Nguyen 1/10/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21955R TRRT 1/26 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: TREVOR KENNETH KRIENKE Current Name Case Number 21-MR-1033 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Trevor Kenneth Krienke to the new name of: Trevor Caliber Carlson. The court date will be held: on March 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Trevor Kenneth Krienke Current Name 21948R TRRT 1/26 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 consulting LBI business in said County and State under the name of Logistical Brokers International at the following post office addresses: 3912 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Leonard Suchobrus SIGNED: Leonard Suchobrus 12/30/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of December, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21932R TRRT 1/19 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 & commercial garbage cans / trash cans / recycling cans business in said County and State under the name of Can Cleaners of America at the following post office addresses: 144 Gilbert Terrace, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: James Sundly SIGNED: James Sundly 1/10/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21956R TRRT 1/26

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n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LYNN HENRY ANDERSON, Deceased CASE NO. 2021 P 460 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of LYNN HENRY ANDERSON, who died on August 11, 2021. Letters of Office were issued on December 28, 2021, to Todd Anderson, 916 Anna Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111 as Administrator. The attorney for the estate is J. F. Heckinger, LLC, 405 West State St., Rockford, IL 61101. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before July 10, 2022, 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 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representatives, 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 his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. TODD ANDERSON, Administrator By: /s/ J.F. Heckinger J.F. HECKINGER, LLC Prepared by: J. F. HECKINGER, LLC #1169491 405 West State Street P.O. Box 1492 Rockford, IL 61105-1492 815-965-2121 jfheckinger@yahoo.com 21924R TRRT 1/19 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: TERRY D. JACOBSON, Deceased. CASE NO. 2020-P-497 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of TERRY D. JACOBSON. Letters of Office were issued on the 28th day of December, 2021, to HEIDI JACOBSON, 4486 Blackberry Knoll Drive, Loves Park, Illinois, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, of Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., 308 West State Street, Suite 210, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 5, 2022, 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 their attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: January 3, 2022 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 21925R TRRT 1/19 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: FRANCISCO ROMERO VALSECA, Petitioner, AND ALICIA RENE MENDEZ, Respondent. Case No: 2021 D 938 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION YOU, Alicia Rene Mendez, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that this case has been commenced in this Court and is pending against you asking for a dissolution of marriage and other relief. UNLESS YOU FILE YOUR Response or otherwise file your Appearance in this case in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101 before February 25, 2022 or appear in person or via Zoom in Courtroom 216 of the Winnebago County Courthouse at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or Zoom Meeting ID# 824 3365 5292, on February 25, 2022 at 2:15 p.m., A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THIS COMPLAINT. Prepared by: Alexis Simmons, The Law Offices of Alexis M.K. Simmons, LLC, 124 N Water St, Ste 206, Rockford, IL 61107, (815) 570-9662, alexis@simmonslaw.org. 21926R TRRT 1/19 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 video production and transfer service business in said County and State under the name of Woven Film Co. at the following post office addresses: 4418 Windswept Way, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning,

conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Daniel McMullen; Elizabeth McMullen SIGNED: Daniel McMullen 1/3/22 SIGNED: Elizabeth McMullen 1/3/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21934R TRRT 1/19 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 DANIEL R. ERB, Deceased. CASE NO. 2021 P 619 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Daniel R. Erb of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on December 17, 2021, to Mary J. Erb, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is G. Michael Scheurich. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 6, 2022, 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 of 1975, 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, 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 has been filed. Dated: December 29, 2021. G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH (##2479869) Guyer & Enichen, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600 21927R TRRT 1/19 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 pickup and delivery laundry service; wash, dry, fold business in said County and State under the name of Fresh Cynt Laundry Services at the following post office addresses: 3319 Alida St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tyrika Roberts SIGNED: Tyrika Roberts 12/28/21 Subscribed and sworn (or

affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of December, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21929R TRRT 1/19 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 treat maker & event planning business in said County and State under the name of Plushez Designz at the following post office addresses: 527 Furman St., ste. 101, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joanna Williams SIGNED: Joanna Williams 12/28/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of December, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21930R TRRT 1/19 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 plumbing contractor business in said County and State under the name of M. Robinson Plumbing & Heating at the following post office addresses: 912 N. Independence, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Myron Robinson SIGNED: Myron Robinson 12/28/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of December, A.D. 2021. Alberta Walker, Notary Public My Commission Expires 3/31/2024 21933R TRRT 1/19 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: ROBERT L. CONANT, Deceased. No. 2021 P 522 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ROBERT L. CONANT. Letters of Office were issued to Dennis R. Conant, 502 Hart Drive, PO Box 654, Clinton, WI 53525, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Rodney W. Kimes, Bolgrien, Koepke & Kimes, LLC, 542 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, WI 53511. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 19th day of July, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative 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 a claim filed with the clerk must be

mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: January 4, 2022 Dennis Conant, Independent Executor of the Estate of Robert L. Conant Rodney W. Kimes BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE & KIMES, LLC 542 East Grand Avenue Beloit, WI 53511 608-365-7702 21946R TRRT 2/2 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In the Matter of the Estate of WILFRID JOSEPH HUITZACUA, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2021-P-636 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION WILL AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of Wilfrid Joseph Huitzacua. Letters of Office were issued on December 29, 2021 to, Christina Marie Leviskas, Rockford, Illinois who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Charles T. Sewell, 215 South State Street, Belvidere, Illinois. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 21, 2022, 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, 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 days after it has been filed. Dated: January 4, 2022 Christina Marie Leviskas, Independent Executor Charles T. Sewell. L.L.C. for Estate Attorney at Law 215 South State Street Belvidere, IL 61008 Phone: 815-544-3118 Email: charlests1@aol.com 21947R TRRT 1/26 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: EZELLA L. BENNETT, Petitioner, vs. ANTHONY DUSHUN BENNETT, Respondent. Case No. 21-D-83 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Anthony Dushun Bennett that Petitioner Ezella L. Bennett 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 February 14, 2022, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Ezella L. Bennett, Petitioner 21950R TRRT 1/26 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 electronics manufacturing business in said County and State under the name of BC Audio at the following post office addresses: 7230 Wimbledon Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: James A. Clark SIGNED: James A. Clark 1/4/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21951R TRRT 1/26 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 sell front door cameras, out-door cameras & baby monitor cameras business in said County and State under the name of Redd Tech at the following post office addresses: 2324 Nebraska Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Cleveland Redd SIGNED: Cleveland Redd 1/5/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21952R TRRT 1/26 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 woodworker - sign maker business in said County and State under the name of PS: Montana Designs & More at the following post office addresses: 7750 Nesting Eagles St., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jenifer Brien SIGNED: Jenifer Brien 1/6/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21953R TRRT 1/26 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the un-

dersigned intend to conduct and transact a lawncare business in said County and State under the name of Solis Pros Lawncare at the following post office addresses: 7104 Stearman Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Walter Aroldo Sic Solis SIGNED: Walter Aroldo Sic Solis 1/10/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21954R TRRT 1/26 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 restaurant business in said County and State under the name of Via Sofia’s Italian Kitchen at the following post office addresses: 109 N. Showplace Dr., Suite 133, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Leslie Reinbach SIGNED: Leslie Reinbach 1/10/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21957R TRRT 1/26 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 candles (sales) business in said County and State under the name of Pushing Daisies Candles at the following post office addresses: 321 St. Louis Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jhordynne Alexander SIGNED: Jhordynne Alexander 1/10/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21958R TRRT 1/26 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 dealership business in said County and State under the name of Twenty First Auto Sales at the following post office addresses: 2506 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sergio Espinoza SIGNED: Sergio Espinoza 1/4/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th

day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21979R TRRT 2/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: HARRI HAURI JR Deceased. CASE NO. 2021 P 448 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of HARRY HAURI JR . Letters of Office were issued on September 27, 2021 to TAMMY BEGGS who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Mark D. Brynteson, Crosby Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 19, 2022, 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 Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Mark D. Brynteson 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 21974R TRRT 2/2 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 limousine business in said County and State under the name of Rockford Limo Company at the following post office addresses: 5346 Night Hawk Cir., Machesney Park, IL 61115 ; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Daniel Kaiser SIGNED: Daniel Kaiser 1/13/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21978R TRRT 2/2

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CMG MORTGAGE INC.; Plaintiff, vs. JOHN THIBEDEAU;ANGELA THIBEDEAU AKA ANGELA M Thibedeau; ROCK RIVER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; Defendants, 20 CH 67 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, February 24, 2022 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. 11-24-307-022. Commonly known as 1441 Greenwood Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107. 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 20-002883 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3185169 P21959R TRRT 2/2 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. DAVID M. DENNIS AKA DAVID DENNIS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 735 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, February 24, 2022 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. 12-31-104-007. Commonly known as 2527 15th Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61108. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family res-

idence. 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. F19110124 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3185168 P21960R TRRT 2/2 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff, vs. NICOLE HORN; ET AL; Defendants, 19 ch 519 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, February 24, 2022 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. 12-17-352-003 (162D225). Commonly known as 1621 Gorham Place, Rockford, IL 61107. 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 21-027587 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3185164 P21961R TRRT 2/2 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. LEE A. RIGOTTI AKA LEE RIGOTTI;

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ANNA RIGOTTI AKA ANNA M. RIGOTTI; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 561 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, February 24, 2022 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. 04-27-453-002. Commonly known as 12054 Bowen Parkway, Roscoe, Illinois 61073. 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. F19080231 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3185165 P21962R TRRT 2/2 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY BLACKHAWK BANK F/K/A BLACKHAWK STATE BANK, Plaintiff, VS. ROBERT C. DAHLBERG A/K/A ROBERT DAHLBERG, JOHN A. YOUNG, JOHN A. YOUNG & TRUST COMPANY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, MARK PICKETT, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants. C ASE NO. 2021 CH 94 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 5th day of January, 2022 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 17th day of February, 2022 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Parcel I Commonly known as: 1321 Broadway Street Rockford,

Illinois 61104 P.I.N.: 11-36-101-006 Property Code: 216 B 203 Parcel II Commonly known as: 1327 Broadway Street Rockford, Illinois 61104 P.I.N. 11-36-101-009 Property Code: 216 B 199 The property is commonly known as 1321 Broadway Street Rockford, Illinois 61104 and 1327 Broadway Street Rockford, Illinois 61104. and is improved with a commercial property. Judgment was taken in the amount of $129,869.10 on behalf of Blackhawk Bank. Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations 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. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivision (g) (1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 24 hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided. 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. Attorney Timothy F. Horning Meyer and Horning P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 21967R TRRT 2/2

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Death Notices Gary Anderson 78 Rockford 1/10/2022 Brett Fielder 47 Rockford 1/10/2022 Steven Box 64 Rockford 1/10/2022 Bonnie Lindstrom 77 Rockford 1/10/2022 Michael Wynn 61 Rockford 1/10/2022 Wayne Hinz 79 Rockford 1/10/2022 Virginia Gerry 93 Rockford 1/10/2022 Joseph Westendorf 62 Rockford 1/10/2022 Jason Gieraltowski 42 South Beloit 1/10/2022 James Cook 92 Rockford 1/11/2022 Michael Thingvold 33 Loves Park 1/11/2022 Linda Morrissey 75 Rockford 1/11/2022 Barbara Triplett 68 Rockford 1/11/2022 Harold Richards 84 South Beloit 1/11/2022 Marilyn Braun 49 Rockford 1/11/2022 Kenneth Barker 84 Rockford 1/11/2022 Ozie Talbert 82 Rockford 1/11/2022 Deborah Rigden 64 Loves Park 1/11/2022 Elizabeth Libowski 91 Rockford 1/11/2022 Linda Beach 74 Rockford 1/11/2022 Doris Harris 94 Rockford 1/11/2022 James Vanduyn 73 Rockford 1/11/2022 Amber Iqbal 23 Rockford 1/11/2022 Ronald Swan 88 Rockford 1/11/2022 Julie Williams 61 Rockford 1/12/2022 Patricia Campbell 93 Rockford 1/12/2022 Irene Vanags 91 Rockford 1/12/2022 Earl Cettenger 88 Rockford 1/12/2022 William Finodore 69 Rockford 1/12/2022 Josephine Bogdonas 94 Rockford 1/12/2022 Ray McCoy 82 Rockford 1/12/2022 Herminia Argumedo 86 Rockford 1/12/2022 Rebecca Koenig 68 South Beloit 1/12/2022 Jermaine Lang 20 Rockford 1/12/2022 Rosella Sneed 87 Rockford 1/12/2022 Kenneth Steele 74 Rockford 1/12/2022 Gloria Alfe 82 Rockford 1/12/2022 Eric Edlund 46 Roscoe 1/12/2022 Grace Campbell 90 Rockford 1/12/2022 Joseph Cannova 93 Rockford 1/12/2022 William Anderson 83 Rockford 1/12/2022 John Egler 91 Rockford 1/12/2022 Vinecenza Altamore 82 Rockford 1/13/2022 William Osborne 94 Rockford 1/13/2022 Stacy Aden 50 Rockford 1/13/2022 Franklyn Holmes 88 Rockford 1/13/2022 Glenna Gentry 80 Rockford 1/13/2022 Hugo Ramirez 73 Rockford 1/13/2022 Larry Lundberg 59 Rockford 1/13/2022 Mary Southard 77 Rockford 1/13/2022 David Munger 54 Rockford 1/13/2022 Dolores Miller 79 Rockford 1/13/2022 Randall Cunningham 63 Rockford 1/13/2022 Gean Carey 79 Rockford 1/13/2022 Mark Chambers 59 Loves Park 1/13/2022 Mitchell Brosman 50 Rockford 1/13/2022 Darrow Robey 55 Rockford 1/13/2022 Loda Burning 88 Rockford 1/14/2022 Kimberly Crane 61 Roscoe 1/14/2022 Joy Self 95 Machesney Park 1/14/2022 Trisha Brooks 78 Rockford 1/14/2022 Donna Bastian 74 Rockford 1/14/2022 Daniel Shaulis 58 Rockford 1/14/2022 Michael Tighe 64 Rockford 1/14/2022 Orest Hedio 61 Rockford 1/14/2022 Russell Hedberg 76 Rockford 1/14/2022 Bob Farmer 65 Rockford 1/14/2022 Jessie Schlesner 39 Machesney Park 1/14/2022 Mark Rauschenberger 56 Rockford 1/14/2022 Grady Branum 85 Winnebago 1/14/2022 Dallas Lewis 42 Rockford 1/14/2022 Gerald Schmaling 85 Loves Park 1/14/2022 David Hoff 73 Rockford 1/15/2022 Rebecca Chance 80 Rockton 1/15/2022 Linda Gordon 54 Rockford 1/15/2022 Juanita Olson 58 Rockford 1/15/2022 John Wade 63 Rockford 1/15/2022 Sharon Comer 85 Rockford 1/15/2022 Cynthia Reshel 68 Rockford 1/15/2022 Charles Medley 71 Machesney Park 1/15/2022 Douglas Hanson 71 Rockford 1/15/2022 William Peters 71 Rockford 1/15/2022 Alberto Belmontes 48 Rockford 1/15/2022 Constance McDonald 77 Rockford 1/15/2022 Kenneth Beeman 78 Rockford 1/15/2022 Michael Cordonnier 56 Rockford 1/15/2022 Linda Hicks 65 Rockford 1/15/2022 Donna Addy 69 Rockford 1/15/2022 Larry Davis 79 Rockford 1/15/2022 Lori Brownstein 67 Rockford 1/15/2022 David Bussell 54 Rockford 1/15/2022 Rose Lovejoy 92 Roscoe 1/15/2022 Larry Degarmo 83 Rockford 1/16/2022 Joann Calzada 46 Rockford 1/16/2022 Donna Larsen 87 Rockford 1/16/2022 Terry Scheider 63 Rockford 1/16/2022 Sharon Greer 75 Rockford 1/16/2022 Cheryl Halcom 77 Rockford 1/16/2022 Ginger Vellourys 70 Rockford 1/16/2022 James Podeszwa 78 Rockford 1/16/2022 Sara Patterson 90 Rockford 1/16/2022 Thaddeus Jones 61 Rockford 1/16/2022 Shelby Austin 66 Rockford 1/16/2022 Floyd Callis 78 Rockford 1/16/2022 Thomas Dobson 71 Rockford 1/17/2022 Gerald Clutter 82 Rockford 1/17/2022

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CANCER, LEO AND VIRGO

Theme: Winter Olympics

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI

ARIES

You’re craving a fresh start and are determined to rebuild your life. You also feel the need to escape and get away from it all.

TAURUS

You’ll make travel plans with your friends. Don’t delay! Free up your schedule and get your passport and other necessary documents toge ther. Your smile will be contagious.

GEMINI

Proper planning will ensure you get everything done on time. You’ll fi nally get around to organizing your life and will finish everything you’ve been putting off.

CANCER

This is an excellent time to follow through on your new year’s reso lutions. You’ll learn new skills by participating in onthejob training. You’ll also be interested in trying new things.

LEO

Be careful about what you say. At work, don’t overlook any details, es pecially if big changes are on the ho rizon. In your love life, a major project will strengthen your relationship.

VIRGO

At work, you’ll need to be patient and prepare for a negotiation. You’re also entitled to ask for a raise. Things are going well in your love life.

LIBRA

At work or elsewhere, you’ll receive welldeserved compliments. Your si gnificant other will pay attention to the small things. There may be an office romance on the horizon. Across 1. Sleeps in a tent 6. Horror movie franchise 9. Varieties 1 3 . M o z a r t ’s “ D i e Zauberflote” 14. Road crew supply 15. Moron 16. Workman’s cotton, once 17. E xcl amat ion of surprise 18. Monte Cristo’s title, in French 19. *Olympic Athletes from ____, 2018 hockey winners 21. *Figure skating jump (2 words) 23. Capone’s ilk, e.g. 24. Attention-getting sound 25. Eminem’s genre 28. Cashier’s call 30. Hit-or-miss 35. It will 37. *Triple one in figure skating 39. Hustle and bustle 40. German Mrs. 41. A mile racer

WEEK OF JANUARY 9 TO 15, 2022

ARIES

Pampering yourself would do you a world of good. At work, you’ll be offered a promotion. However, you’ll be under a lot of stress, which may lead to fatigue and confusion.

TAURUS

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

LIBRA, SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS Horoscope

ARIES

You’ll accomplish a heroic feat! You may be a great help to someone in need who’ll be forever grateful to you for taking the time to listen to them.

TAURUS

A lot is going on in your life, and people may start to notice you for one reason or another. You’ll be creative, or at least consider mak ing art.

You’ll spend a lot of time at home with your family. Your children, for example, may need you to look af ter them. Working from home will be in order. However, you’ll enjoy getting down to business.

GEMINI

If you still haven’t found your voca tional calling, you’ll be inspired to move in the right direction. Some one close to you will need you; you’ll be able to help each other.

CANCER

The holidays are finally over, and things are slowly returning to nor mal. You’ll have time to maintain a more active social life, even if it’s only on social media. Make sure you get enough rest.

LEO

You’ll be asked to step up at work and take on a task only you can ac complish. At home, you’ll organize a major cleaning with the help of the whole family.

VIRGO

You need a vacation. You won’t he sitate to go on an exotic getaway or plan a relaxing weekend alone at the cabin with your significant ot her. You’ll have a fairly active social life this week.

LIBRA

Focus on your health. Your doctor will finally find out what’s been bothe ring you and recommend a treat ment to get you back on track. Trust what they have to say. 43. a.k.a. horse mackerel 3. Carte du jour 36. *Olympic sled SCORPIO 4. Spectrum maker 38. For fear that 44. Jargon You’ll spend a few days at home SCORPIO 5. Delilah’s lover 46. Workbench holding or get recharging your batteries At work42. or Respond elsewhere, you’ll be requi device 6. Roofed colonnade red to 45. Circling ting over a cold. This is a great time negotiate or mediate. You’ll 7. E x p r e s s i o n obe f able 49.toFar, old-fashioned Health for47.you. You’llclub easilyoffering find inspiration resolve any conflicts at 48.beDiner, e.g. creative. satisfaction 51. Capital of Punjab and extremely work and in your love life. 8. Angry 54. Early Irish alphabet 50. L at in for “and SAGITTARIUS SAGITTARIUS 9. Revered one 56. Sort of warm others” Unfinished work is piling up. You’ll You’ll spend a lot of time on the 52. ____ Aviv 10. Fancy ride 57. Vomit hard tomonth make up road, on the phone, on social media 11. Japanese zither have to 58.work Twelfth offor 53. Ill-mannered one lost time. You’ll also need to make or55. at work. When needed, Curiosity’s victim?you’ll find 12. Pas in ballet Jewish year an effort to keep your home tidy. kind 5 7.people * 2 0who 2 2 lend W i na thand. e r 15. “Freezing” Marvel 59. Pelvic bones

character 60. Put a hex on Olympics location CAPRICORN 20. Letter-shaped girder Concert You’ll 61. receive a lot units of praise. Some You’ll find a solution to your finan 22. “____ the land of the 62. Notlook yetup final point people may to you after a cial problems. You have impecca free...” 63.success. EdibleYou’ll fat have plenty 64. “_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the brilliant ble style and will look fashionable Family” TV series 24. Designer’s studio of reason 66.to*Miracle Ice be proud ofon yourself. in almost any situation. 65. Refrigerator sound 25. *Biathlon gear winner AQUARIUS 6 7. P o p p y s e e d 26. Skylit lobbies 68. Not Miss or Ms. AQUARIUS 27. Manufacturing siteIf you didn’t get to see all your derivative Your spontaneous act of generosity and family during the ho 2 9. * 2 0 2 2 W i n t efriends r 69.boost Bitterly will your regretting selfesteem. Be care lidays, now is the time to get to 70. Egyptian cobra Olympics number ful with your money, or at least set gether. You’ll excel at interacting at Partifofyou’re a stair a 71. budget on vacation. 31. Like Curious work and in your home life. How 72. Seedy source of George ever, some people are impossible to Omega-3s 3 2 . M o n o c o t ’s please. PISCES 73.things More,areinhappening. Madrid However, alternative Big stress 74 . may C h adrain n g e your s t oenergy a and 33. “Killers of the PISCES leave you bedridden for a few days. F l o w e r M o o n ” You’ll have a lot to talk about, espe manuscript You’re the kind of person who wants O k l a h o m a cially pertaining to your vacation toDown help everyone, but to avoid burn and family. Your exceptional inter location out, you should focus your energy 1. Cape ____, MA 3 4 . * O l y m p i c personal skills will allow you to close several great deals at work. on2.helping those who deserve it.award Copycat

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WEEK OF JANUARY 16 TO 22, 2022

If you find yourself in a difficult situa tion, ask your friends and family for help. Your friends might also come to you for advice.

CANCER

You’ll want to redecorate and breathe new life into your living space. You may feel compelled to buy a home or move into a new apartment if you’re feeling cramped.

LEO

Now is the time to act! You’ll be quickwitted and cut to the chase. If you’re active on social media, one of your comments will get a lot of attention.

VIRGO

Give yourself time to rest and relax. You may devote yourself to some one you care about; this is a per son with who you share a lot of fond memories.

LIBRA

You’re needed and won’t be able to run away or hide your head in the sand. An active social life starts with good organization and planning. If you take the initiative, everyone will rally behind you.

SCORPIO

You have a lot of responsibilities on your shoulders, and everyone is counting on you. You may need to isolate yourself to get all your tasks done on time.

SAGITTARIUS

If you want to plan your dream ad venture, now’s the time to get or ganized. You’ll need to make some changes in your life to achieve your personal and professional goals.

CAPRICORN

There’s something you can’t get off your mind. You must focus on your priorities. If you have an artistic or creative flair, you’ll be inspired to create a masterpiece.

AQUARIUS

Sometimes you’re shy and other times you’re outgoing. Even though you’re not always easy to figure out, you’re extremely trustworthy. You might need to weigh the pros and cons of a particular situation.

PISCES

You’ll see things more clearly by clea ning out your home or office. You’ll need to get plenty of rest to avoid bringing germs into your home this winter.

January 19, 2022 The Rock River Times.

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