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Demonstrators outside the Illinois State Board of Education building protest a statewide indoor mask mandate in all public and nonpublic schools Aug. 18, 2021, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Peter Hancock)

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Schools Lawsuit

Court weighing school COVID mitigations Lawsuit seeks to block mask mandates, exclusion rules By Peter Hancock

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SPRINGFIELD – A Sangamon County judge is considering a motion to block Illinois schools from requiring people to wear face masks in classes and excluding students and staff from school buildings if they’ve had close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow heard oral arguments last week in a class action lawsuit against 145 school districts that was filed last year by Greenville attorney Thomas DeVore, who has unsuccessfully challenged the state’s COVID-19 mitigation measures in several other lawsuits. In September, DeVore filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to permit students to continue in-person learning in school. Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office is defending the districts and the Illinois Education Association, along with the Illinois Federation of Teachers, has entered the case as intervenors on behalf of the teachers they represent. The cases were originally filed individually in several Illinois counties but were later consolidated into Sangamon County Circuit Court. At issue is whether school districts are violating state law by implementing

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orders from Gov. JB Pritzker and guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Board of Education to impose certain mitigation measures in order to hold in-person instruction. Those measures include requirements that all students, staff and visitors wear face coverings in school buildings, that students and staff be excluded from buildings if they test positive for COVID19 or have been in close contact with someone else who has, and that school personnel be vaccinated or submit to weekly testing. In the suit, DeVore argues that exclusions amount to a kind of “quarantine” and that under the Department of Public Health Act, schools cannot exclude students for public health concerns without their parents’ consent or a quarantine order from a public health department. He also argues that schools have no legal authority to require vaccinations or the wearing of masks unless a public health department has issued a quarantine order. “The plaintiffs have a right to insist the students not be excluded from school, and denied their right to an in-person education, except as provided by law,” the lawsuit states. “Quite simply, the defendants are infringing upon the lawful right of the students, and of their parents or guardians, to be free to choose for themselves

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whether mask wearing as a treatment, or type of modified quarantine, for the purpose of limiting the spread of an infectious disease, is, absent a court order, appropriate,” the lawsuit states DeVore has been the attorney in numerous lawsuits representing businesses and individuals challenging Pritzker’s executive orders during the pandemic. In one, he represented state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, a Republican candidate for governor. Judge Grischow, however, threw out that case in December 2020, finding that the governor has the authority to issue multiple, successive disaster proclamations stemming from one ongoing disaster. In a motion to dismiss the case, the Illinois Education Association argued that masking and exclusions are not “quarantines” and therefore are not preempted by the Public Health Act. It also argues that the joint guidance issued by IDPH and ISBE gives school districts lawful authority to impose mask and exclusion mandates. In a separate filing, the Illinois Federation of Teachers argued that the public health interest involved in preventing the spread of COVID-19 outweighs any individual right of the students and parents who are challenging the mandates. “Those parents, students, teachers and staff who are not before the court have a compelling interest in the enforcement of mitigation measures that reflect the best judgments of policymakers facing rapidly changing circumstances,” attorneys for the IFT wrote. The case against the school districts has generated significant public interest. During a hearing on Jan. 5, Grischow noted in a journal entry, “the court and the court’s receptionist began receiving emails from outside sources setting forth their position on the issues being argued in the case.” “The court did not review the emails and turned them over to the U.S. Marshals office to review for security reasons,” Grischow wrote. “The emails will not be kept or reviewed by the court. Any opinion rendered in these matters will be based on the law and not personal opinions.” 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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Pritzker Veto

Pritzker vetoes paid COVID leave for school, university Five-star Medicare employees Advantage plans Negotiates new bill to provide leave to only those fully vaccinated By Peter Hancock

Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday vetoed a bill that would have provided paid administrative leave for public school and university employees who miss work due to COVID-19-related issues and instead negotiated “compromise” legislation that would provide such leave to only those who are fully vaccinated. “Vaccines are a vital tool in preventing the deadly effects of COVID-19, and those who take the steps to be fully vaccinated against this virus are doing their part to keep everyone safe,” Pritzker said in his veto message. “They deserve to be able to take the time they need to respond to the ongoing devastating impacts the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have on them and their families.” House Bill 2778 passed the General Assembly during the fall veto session with wide bipartisan majorities, 53-1 in the Senate and 92-23 in the House. It would have provided paid leave for any employee, including support staff and contractors, who missed work because they or someone in their household contracted COVID-19, if they or a family member was forced to stay home because they’d been in close contact with someone who had tested positive, or if they could not work because the school building was closed due to COVID-19. To be eligible, however, the bill provided that the employee must either have been vaccinated or participated in the COVID-19 testing program provided by the district. In September, Pritzker issued an executive order requiring school personnel to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing. But his veto action Monday means that those who choose not to be vaccinated will not be eligible for paid administrative leave. Since that bill passed, however, Pritzker said he has been negotiating with teachers unions and other groups to negotiate a different package with a stronger vaccine requirement. “Numerous organizations are impacted

by this legislation, and my administration has listened closely to all of them, including lawmakers and our partners at the Illinois Education Association and the Illinois Federation of Teachers, parents, school districts, community colleges and universities,” he said in his veto message. “Through a collaborative, cooperative process, we have negotiated an initiative that will provide paid administrative leave for teachers who, despite doing all they can to keep themselves and their communities safe, continue to have their lives and livelihoods disrupted by COVID-19.” Under that initiative, which still needs legislative approval, public school and university employees would receive paid administrative leave if they are fully vaccinated and they or their child is required to be excluded from school because of a positive COVID-19 test or have been in close contact with someone who has a confirmed case of COVID-19. It also maintains the wage protections in HB2778 for all hourly school employees – including custodians, bus drivers, food service workers, classroom assistants and administrative staff – who miss work because the school building they’re assigned to is closed due to a COVID-19 outbreak. That protection would be retroactive for the entire 2021-2022 academic year. “Keeping schools open and those inside them – and their families – safe has been our number one priority from the start of the pandemic,” IEA President Kathi Griffin said in a news release. “We want people to stay home when they’re sick, to be able to care for their children when their children need them the most, and to be paid when the circumstances that close their buildings are completely beyond their control.” “The pandemic has been physically, emotionally, and economically challenging for us all, and certainly no less so for educators, school staff, and their families,” said IFT President Dan Montgomery. “This legislation provides important relief and ensures that education personnel can afford to take time off if they or they families become ill with COVID.”

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What are US options for sanctions against Putin? By Ellen Knickmeyer Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The financial options being considered to punish President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine range from the sweeping to the acutely personal — from cutting Russia off from U.S. dollars and international banking to slapping sanctions on a former Olympic gymnast reported to be Putin’s girlfriend. Publicly, the United States and European allies have promised to hit Russia financially like never before if Putin does roll his military into Ukraine. Leaders have given few hard details to the public, however, arguing it’s best to keep Putin guessing. And weeks into the negotiations, it’s far from clear that Americans have succeeded in achieving U.S. and European consensus on what sanctions will be imposed and what would trigger them. A look at some of the financial actions under consideration:

SWIFT RETALIATION

For the U.S. and its European allies, cutting Russia out of the SWIFT financial system, which shuffles money from bank to bank around the globe, would be one of the toughest financial steps they could take, damaging Russia’s economy immediately and in the long term. The move could cut Russia off from most international financial transactions, including international profits from oil and gas production, which in all accounts for more than 40% of the country’s revenue. Allies on both sides of the Atlantic also considered the SWIFT option in 2014, when Russia invaded and annexed Ukraine’s Crimea and backed separatist forces in eastern Ukraine. Russia declared then that kicking it out of SWIFT would be equivalent to a declaration of war. The allies — criticized ever after for responding too weakly to Russia’s 2014 aggression — shelved the idea. Russia since then has tried to develop its own financial transfer system, with limited success. The U.S. has succeeded before in persuading the SWIFT system to kick out a country — Iran, over its nuclear program. But kicking Russia out of SWIFT would also hurt other economies, including those of the U.S. and key ally Germany. U.S. lawmakers said last week the Biden administration is still analyzing how bad that impact would be. Annalena Baerbock, the foreign minister for Germany, asked by reporters about the proposed Russian SWIFT ban, seemed to express doubts. “The toughest stick won’t always ulti-

mately be the most intelligent sword,” Baerbock said.

DOLLAR CLEARING

The United States already holds one of the most powerful financial weapons to wield against Putin if he invades Ukraine — blocking Russia from access to the U.S. dollar. Dollars still dominate in financial transactions around the world, with trillions of dollars in play daily. Transactions in U.S. dollars ultimately are cleared through the Federal Reserve or through U.S. financial institutions. Crucially for Putin, that means foreign banks have to be able to access the U.S. financial system to settle dollar transactions. The ability to block that access gives the United States the ability to inflict financial pain well beyond its borders. Previously, the U.S. has suspended financial institutions from dollar clearing for allegedly violating sanctions against Iran, Sudan and other countries. Biden indicated to reporters that cutting off Russia’s and Russians’ ability to deal in dollars was one of the options the U.S. was studying. Unlike the SWIFT option and the other financial measures, it’s one the U.S. could do on its own. Many Russians and Russian companies would be stymied in carrying out even the most routine transactions, like making payroll or buying things, because they would have no access to the U.S. banking system.

EXPORT CONTROLS

White House press secretary Jen Psaki has confirmed that the U.S. is considering imposing export controls — potentially cutting off Russia from the high tech that helps warplanes and passenger jets fly and makes smartphones smart, along with the other software and advanced electronic gear that make the modern world run. That could include adding Russia to the most restrictive group of countries for export control purposes, together with Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria, officials said. That would mean that Russia’s ability to obtain integrated circuits, and products containing integrated circuits, would be severely restricted, because of the global dominance of U.S. software, technology and equipment. The impact could extend to aircraft avionics, machine tools, smartphones, game consoles, tablets and televisions. Such sanctions could also target critical Russian industry, including its defense

and civil aviation sectors, which would hit Russia’s high-tech ambitions, whether in artificial intelligence or quantum computing. Like some of the other penalties under consideration, U.S. export restrictions would risk motivating businesses to look for alternatives in other countries, including China.

BOND MARKETS

The Biden administration limited Russia’s ability to borrow money by banning U.S. financial institutions from buying Russian government bonds directly from state institutions last year. But the sanctions didn’t target the secondary market, leaving this as a possible next step.

NORD STREAM 2 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE

Republicans and Democrats in the Congress fought Russia’s new Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline to Germany for years, arguing it would help Russia use its control of the gas supply as leverage to achieve its policy aims in Europe. Rival bills in Congress would sanction the pipeline’s operators — Republicans want to impose the sanctions right away, but Democrats only if Russia invades Ukraine. The Biden administration previously has held off from that level of sanctions, to avoid getting crossways with ally Germany. German officials say blocking operation of the pipeline if Russia moves in to Ukraine would be “on the table” if there’s an invasion — but that’s as far as they’ve gone publicly.

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One of the most-used sanctions tactics by the U.S. is sanctioning the immediate circles of leaders, their families, and military and civilian circles. Putin and his friends and family could face that as well, along with Russia’s powerful business oligarchs, and its banks. Sweeping legislation by Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Banks, co-sponsored by nearly 40 other House Republicans, would pile on sanctions even before any further Russian invasion of Ukraine, from the SWIFT cutoff to the Nord Stream penalties. They also would urge consideration of targeting many in Russia’s upper echelon with sanctions. That includes Putin’s family and a woman reported to be Putin’s romantic interest, Alina Kabaeva, who won Olympic gold in 2004 in rhythmic gymnastics.

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Ukraine Tensions

Ukraine leaders urge calm, saying invasion is not imminent By Yuras Karmanau Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s leaders sought Tuesday to reassure the nation that an invasion from neighboring Russia was not imminent, even as they acknowledged the threat is real and received a shipment of U.S. military equipment to shore up their defenses. Moscow has denied it is planning an assault, but it has massed an estimated 100,000 troops near Ukraine in recent weeks and is holding military drills at multiple locations in Russia. That has led the United States and its NATO allies to rush to prepare for a possible war. Several rounds of high stakes diplomacy have failed to yield any breakthroughs, and tensions escalated further this week. NATO said it was bolstering its deterrence in the Baltic Sea region, and the U.S. ordered 8,500 troops on higher alert for potential deployment to Europe as part of an alliance “response force” if necessary. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also said he is prepared to send troops to protect NATO allies in Europe. The U.S. and its allies have vowed to hit Russia with sanctions like never before if Moscow sends its military into Ukraine but they have provided few details, saying it’s best to keep President Vladimir Putin guessing. The U.S. State Department has ordered the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country, and it said that nonessential embassy staff could leave. Britain said it, too, was withdrawing some diplomats and dependents from its embassy, and families of Canadian diplomatic staff also have been told to leave. In Ukraine, however, authorities have sought to project calm in order not to desta-

bilize the situation and avoid panic — and many citizens have expressed skepticism that there will be an invasion soon. In parliament, Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said that “as of today, there are no grounds to believe” that Russia is preparing to invade imminently, noting that its troops have not formed what he called a battle group that could force its way through the border. “Don’t worry, sleep well,” he said. “No need to have your bags packed.” Reznikov’s remarks follow multiple reassurances from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials. On Monday, Zelenskyy told the nation that the situation was “under control.” In an interview aired late Monday, however, the defense minister acknowledged that “there are risky scenarios” that “are possible and probable in the future.” Russia has said Western accusations it is planning an attack are merely a cover for NATO’s own planned provocations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday once again accused the U.S. of “fomenting tensions” around Ukraine, a former Soviet state that has been locked in a conflict with Russia for almost eight years. In 2014, following the ouster of a Kremlinfriendly president in Kyiv, Moscow annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula and threw its weight behind a separatist insurgency in the country’s industrial heartland in the east. The fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed rebels has killed over 14,000 people, and efforts to reach a peaceful settlement have stalled. In the latest standoff, Russia wants guarantees from the West that NATO will never admit Ukraine as a member and that the alliance would curtail other actions, such as stationing troops in former Soviet bloc countries. Some of these, like the membership

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pledge, are nonstarters for NATO, creating a seemingly intractable stalemate that many fear can only end in a war. Moscow has accused Ukraine of massing troops near rebel-controlled regions in the east, aiming to retake them by force — accusations Kyiv has rejected. Analysts say Ukraine’s leaders are caught between trying to calm the nation and ensuring it gets sufficient assistance from the West in case of an invasion. “Ukrainian authorities are trying to prevent destabilization and panic inside the country, hence the calming statements saying there is no threat of an imminent Russian invasion,” political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko said. “The Kremlin’s plans include undermining the situation inside Ukraine, fomenting hysteria and fear among Ukrainians, and the authorities in Kyiv find it increasingly difficult to contain this snowball,” he added. A Kyiv International Institute of Sociology poll found about 48% of Ukrainians believe an invasion in the coming months to be a real threat. But with many aware of the possibility that recent moves could also be part of information warfare, 39% said they don’t see it happening. The nationwide poll of 1,205 people from Jan. 21-22 had a margin of error that did not exceed 3.2 percentage points. The crisis didn’t stop a large group of people from rallying in front of the parliament in Kyiv, demanding changes to the country’s tax regulations and even clashing with police at one point. Other Ukrainians watched warily. “Of course we fear Russia’s aggression and a war, which will lead to the further impoverishment of Ukrainians. But we will be forced to fight and defend ourselves,” said Dmytro Ugol, a 46-year-old construc-

tion worker in Kyiv. “I am prepared to fight, but my entire family doesn’t want it and lives in tension. Every day, the news scares us more and more.” Putting U.S.-based troops on heightened alert for Europe on Monday suggested diminishing hope in the West that Putin will back away from what U.S. President Joe Biden himself has said looks like a threat to invade Ukraine. As part of a new $200 million in security assistance directed to Ukraine from the United States, a shipment including equipment and munitions arrived Tuesday in Ukraine, according to Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar. The U.S. moves are being done in tandem with actions by other NATO members to bolster a defensive presence in Eastern Europe. Denmark is sending a frigate and F-16 warplanes to Lithuania; Spain is sending four fighter jets to Bulgaria and three ships to the Black Sea to join NATO naval forces, and France stands ready to send troops to Romania. Biden’s national security team has been working with several European nations, the European Commission, and suppliers around the globe to develop contingency plans if Russia were to cut off energy supplies, according to two senior administration officials who briefed reporters about efforts to mitigate spillover effects from a potential military action. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the deliberations. If needed, Europe would look to natural gas supplies in North Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the United States. The effort would require “rather smaller volumes from a multitude of sources” to make up for a Russian cutoff, according to one official.

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COVID Vaccines

Pfizer begins testing omicron matched COVID shots in adults By Amy Forliti and Steve Karnowski Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors played video from a police body camera Tuesday as witness testimony resumed at the federal civil rights trial of three former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd’s civil rights as fellow Officer Derek Chauvin killed him. Former officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are broadly charged with depriving Floyd of his civil rights while acting under government authority. Floyd died on May 25, 2020, after Chauvin knelt on his neck for 9 1/2

minutes as the 46-year-old Black man was facedown, handcuffed and gasping for air. Kueng knelt on Floyd’s back, Lane held his legs and Thao kept bystanders from intervening in the videotaped killing that triggered worldwide protests and a reexamination of racism and policing. Prosecutors told U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson that they did not plan to play all of the video evidence in court, but want it available to the jury when they deliberate. Prosecutor Samantha Trepel, who works for the Justice Department’s civil rights division, said during opening statements Monday that the videos will show the three

officers stood by as Chauvin “slowly killed George Floyd right in front of them” and told jurors that they “will ask you to hold these men accountable.” But it was Chauvin, the senior officer at the scene, who called “all of the shots,” one defense attorney told jurors, adding that the Minneapolis Police Department did too little to train officers to intervene when a colleague should be stopped. Another officer’s attorney focused on Floyd’s struggle with police before they restrained him. And an attorney for the third officer said his client raised concerns about the restraint of Floyd, but was

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rebuffed. Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter last year in state court. He also pleaded guilty to a federal count of violating Floyd’s civil rights. Kueng, who is Black; Lane, who is white; and Thao, who is Hmong American, are all charged for failing to provide Floyd with medical care. Thao and Kueng face an additional count for failing to stop Chauvin, who is white. Both counts allege the officers’ actions resulted in Floyd’s death. Attorneys for both Kueng and Thao noted that prosecutors must prove the officers willfully violated Floyd’s constitutional rights — a high legal standard that essentially requires prosecutors to prove the officers knew what they were doing was wrong, but did it anyway. Tom Plunkett, Kueng’s attorney, highlighted the rookie status of his client and Lane, who were responding to a 911 call accusing Floyd of using a counterfeit $20 bill to buy a pack of cigarettes at a corner market. Thao and Chauvin responded as backup. “You’ll see and hear officer Chauvin call all of the shots,” Plunkett said. Lane’s attorney, Earl Gray, said Lane was at Floyd’s legs and could not see Chauvin’s knee on Floyd’s neck. Lane at one point suggested that they use a restraint called the hobble on Floyd, which would have meant Floyd would have been on his side “and no doubt he’d be alive today,” Gray said. But he said Chauvin said no. Lane also suggested twice that they roll Floyd over, but was rebuffed, Gray said. Gray also said Lane called an ambulance because of a cut on Floyd’s lip and later had another officer increase the urgency of the ambulance code. Gray noted that Lane got into the ambulance and helped perform chest compressions on Floyd. Thao’s attorney, Robert Paule, said Floyd’s death was a tragedy, “however, a tragedy is not a crime.” He also said a widely watched bystander video of the arrest does not show everything, including Floyd struggling with officers who were trying to put him in a police vehicle. Gray said Lane will testify, but it’s not known if Thao or Kueng will. It’s also not clear whether Chauvin will testify, though many experts who spoke to The Associated Press believe he won’t. Magnuson has said the trial could last four weeks. Lane, Kueng and Thao also face a separate state trial in June on charges they aided and abetted both murder and manslaughter.

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Growing Small Fruits: Strawberry BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

One of the small fruits we receive questions about at the University of Illinois Extension each year are strawberries. These small fruits do not take up too much space in your garden, can produce in a single season, and do not require the extensive pruning and trellising like other small fruits. However, strawberry plants are not without their own issues with decisions that you make that can help you have an easier strawberry experience. The main decision you need to make is whether you’ll grow strawberries as an annual or perennial. Strawberry plants can be grown as an annual crop

in which you are planting them the end of April, harvest weekly starting the end of July for 10-12 weeks, and then remove them in October. You’d be planting new strawberry plants ever spring. The traditional way of growing strawberries is as a perennial plant where you’d overwinter your strawberry plants each year with straw, harvest for 2-3 weeks in the summer, renovate the strawberry patch, and overwinter again. In this perennial system, you would not harvest strawberries in 2022 and plants would live 3-5 years before replacing. The decision on whether you grow strawberries as annual or perennial will depend on what your goals are. If you want to try out small fruits and get yields

this season, an annual strawberry plant may be great. You though would have to commit to managing and harvesting them on a weekly basis until the end of October. You’d buy new plants every year. For a one time investment and a short harvest season, the perennial strawberry plants will be the type you want. The primary concerns on perennial strawberry plants are sometimes an inability to survive winters and disease problems. You also need to renovate the patch each summer. To grow annual strawberries, you want to grow the “Day-Neutral” type. These are speciﬁcally bred to not overwinter. All runners, the vine like growths from the strawberry plant, are removed. Annuals

work great in containers. Strawberries will produce for you only in summer of 2022. I grew Day-Neutrals last summer and was pleased with them. If you’d like to grow perennial strawberries, look for “June-Bearing”. After planting this spring, you will select four runners from your plant and remove all other runners and any ﬂowers that develop. The goal being to develop a good root system. In the summer of 2023, this will be your ﬁrst harvest and you’ll renovate the bed to overwinter the plants in the fall. Next week, I’ll go into more detail on recommended varieties, overwintering, and patch renovation. Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Return of the long emergency BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL

ILLINOIS RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTORS

In our early writings on energy, we cited James Kunstler and his description of the economic impact of dwindling energy supplies on our economy. His outlook was described in the book The Long Emergency. We heard his presentation on the topic at the Land Institute in Kansas. Seated next to us was Mark Udall, a leading national political ﬁgure at the time. We exchanged views regarding Kunstler’s presentation and Udall acknowledged that his views had merit but he felt they were too extreme. Kunstler anticipated the unfolding of a long term social crisis based on the decline in abundant low cost global oil supplies. He described the world’s oil reserves as dwindling and becoming more costly to produce on the current scale. As a result society would be forced to change dramatically. Other aspects of the crisis include climate change, water scarcity, epidemic diseases, famine, mass migrations and international terrorism. He recent perspective on likely events occurring in 2022 included comments on the current energy situation. His expected global decline in oil and gas supplies was delayed by the rapid growth in production from the U.S. shale industry; our lives continued as usual until they were disrupted by the Covid crisis. Oil produced by the shale oil industry

lacks the heavy distillates for diesel and heating oil important to society. Since the shale industry has not been profitable he thinks it will be di�cult to secure new investments needed to operate. Yields are in decline as the most productive sites have already been drilled. He expects U.S. oil production this year to drop below 9 million barrels per day as our consumption falls to 15 million barrels per day. Our need for imports leaves us vulnerable to global supply disruptions and price volatility. He doubts that renewable energy sources can power the complex industrial society now in existence. The topic of peak oil is regaining visibility. The peak in conventional oil supplies occurred in 2005 with falling production in the large, easy to find oil fields. By 2018 oil production peaked in more costly unconventional supplies. Kunstler does not expect society will run out of oil but indicates that what remains requires greater expenditures of energy and money to secure, leaving less energy to power the overall economy. Currently much of Europe, particularly England, is faced with an energy crisis. The new natural gas pipeline across the Baltic Sea from Russia has not shipped gas to Germany as their government has not agreed to accept it. If the political di�erences are resolved peacefully the needed gas could arrive shortly after. Having installed a substantial amount

of intermittent wind producing electricity, England requires costly backup supplies for natural gas generators. Importing liquified natural gas from the U.S. could provide some relief but it is costly. Shipping more liquified natural gas out of our country has contributed to rising prices here. England and much of Europe depend on natural gas to heat homes, businesses and industries. England cut funding for upgrading home insulation levels and redirected it to fund e�cient electric heat pumps to meet heating needs. If a prolonged cold spell hits during a period of little wind electricity could be distributed on a rotating basis. Similar rotation schemes were in place during and following WWII in parts of Europe. Citizens heated meals and wrapped them in blankets to finish cooking. Before electricity was widely available in our country, partially cooked foods were put in insulated hay boxes to retain heat already in the food to continue cooking. The situation in Europe warrants watching as it might illustrate how the long emergency could unfold and how governments respond to it. Kunstler noted that China has very little natural gas and oil within its borders and remains highly dependent on its dwindling coal supplies. A dispute with Australia has reduced coal imports from there. China continues to import sizable amounts of oil from other countries and remains vulner-

able to supply disruptions as it is shipped through the narrow Straits of Hormuz and Malacca. Given the complex international situation uncertainties in energy supplies and costs persist. Increased costs are adding to the economic stress the past two years from the virus lockdowns and supply disruptions. Kunstler continues to believe the long emergency will force major changes in the way we live and the structure of society. His follow-up book Living in the Long Emergency provides examples of how some people are adjusting their lives in response to the declining availability of low cost fossil fuels. Concerns over depleting energy supplies are often ignored until a crisis hits. Short term responses can get us through the initial hit. But a long emergency would require rebuilding our economy while addressing the substantial environmental damage from our reliance on fossil fuels. The push for renewable energy is cast as a response to climate change but it is also a response to dwindling energy supplies. For now we hope you can stay warm and comfortable. But climate change and dwindling energy supplies indicate we need to reduce our long term energy consumption. What are you, your friends and community doing in response to the long term emergency?

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Olympics

China less worried about global criticism these Olympics By Stephen Wade Associated Press

When Beijing was awarded the 2008 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee predicted the Games could improve human rights, and Chinese politicians hinted at the same. Such talk is all but absent this time as the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics open in just over a week. The Games are a reminder of both China’s rise and its disregard for civil liberties, which has prompted a diplomatic boycott led by the U.S. Rights groups have documented forced labor, mass detentions and torture, and the U.S. has called China’s internment of at least 1 million Uyghurs genocide. China has also come under criticism over the near-disappearance from public view of tennis star Peng Shuai after she accused a former senior member of the ruling Communist Party of sexually assaulting her.

But with more political, economic and military clout than it had 13 1/2 years ago, China appears to be worrying less about global scrutiny this time. And the COVID-19 pandemic has given it even more control over the Olympics, particularly with the isolation of visiting journalists, separated in a “bubble” from the Chinese population. “There’s nothing to ‘prove’ at this point; 2008 was a ‘coming out’ party and all this one does is confirm what we’ve known for the last decade,” Amanda Shuman, a China researcher at the University of Freiburg, wrote in an email to The Associated Press. “If anything, there’s a lot less pressure than 2008,” she said. “The Chinese government knows full well that its global economic upper hand allows it to do whatever it wishes.” The IOC had few options when it awarded China the Games for the second time. Six possible European candidates, led by Norway and Sweden, bowed out for political or cost reasons. Voters in two other coun-

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which increased its confidence. China has since seen the rise of Xi Jinping, who headed the 2008 Olympics and was named general secretary of the Communist Party in 2012. “Although Xi was in charge of 2008 Olympic Games, the Winter Games is truly Xi’s Games,” said Xu Guoqi, who teaches history at the University of Hong Kong. He is the author of “Olympic Dreams: China and Sports, 1895-2008.” Mary Gallagher, director of the Center for Chinese Studies at the University of Michigan, said the state of U.S. democracy and its “poor pandemic response” have further emboldened China. “Right now the multiple U.S. failures create momentum for renewed nationalism and confidence in China,” Gallagher said by email. “This is made all the more effective by the Communist Party’s strict control over information, which can rain ‘positive energy’ down on what’s happening in China while only publicizing negative accounts of other countries, especially the U.S.” China complained in 2008 that human rights protests around Tibet politicized the Olympics. The Olympic Torch Relay, taken on a world tour, faced violent protests in London and elsewhere. The IOC has not tried such a relay since. China, which has called the allegations of human rights abuses the “lie of the century,” says mixing sports and politics goes against the Olympic Charter. IOC President Thomas Bach has likewise used that principle as a shield against critics. But others see hypocrisy on China’s part. “Sports and politics do mix,” Laura Luehrmann, a China specialist at Wright State University, said in an email. “Politics is about the distribution and use of limited resources – most notably power and decision-making, but also finances as well. Sports is all about power and money – even if framed as glorifying athletic achievement.” Victor Cha, who served in the White House under President George W. Bush and is the author of “Beyond the Final Score — The Politics of Sport in Asia,” said China’s moaning about others politicizing sports is “the pot calling the kettle black.” “There is no country that has ignored the Olympic Charter’s mandate to keep politics out of sports more than China,” Cha, who teaches at Georgetown University, wrote in an essay last week for the Center for Strategic & International Studies. “Much as the world would like the Olympics to be devoid of politics, as George Orwell once wrote: ‘Sport is war minus the shooting.’”

January 26, 2022 The Rock River Times. Government Notices n n n LEGAL NOTICE ROCKFORD TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A TENTATIVE BUDGET AND ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 1. Of the Highway Commissioner of the Town of Rockford, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023 including both the Road and Bridge Fund and Road and Bridge Retirement Fund; 2. For the Town of Rockford in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023 including both the Town Fund and the General Assistance Fund; WILL BE ON FILE and conveniently available for public inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk/Supervisor, Rockford Township, 315 North Church Street, Rockford, Illinois in said Town. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THEREBY that a Public Hearing on said Tentative Budget and Annual appropriation Ordinance of the Highway Commissioner for Road and Bridge Fund and the Road and Bridge Retirement Fund; and a Public Hearing on said Tentative Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance of the Town of Rockford Town Fund and General Assistance Fund (as to proposed use thereof) will be held at 4:30 p.m., March 1, 2022 before the Board of Town Trustees of said Township at the Office of the Supervisor, 315 North Church Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Jasper St. Angel Rockford Township Supervisor Carl Wasco Town Clerk 21983R TRRT 1/26 n n n LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CST), Tuesday, February 15, 2022 sealed submittals for IFB No. 2222 HVAC and Roofing Projects at Riverdahl Elementary School and West Middle School, 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 26th day of January 2022, Board of Education in and for the School District of

Rockford, Illinois. Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 21984R TRRT 1/26 n n n INVITATION TO BID SPRINKLER IRRIGATION REPAIR, WINTERIZATION & SPRING START-UP BID NO.: 122-PW-005 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on February 10, 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 Services Manager (City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104). Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number. Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities. 21985R TRRT 1/26

Public Notices n n n SEIZING AGENCY CASE NO. 21-028831 NOTICE OF PENDING FORFEITURE TO: Jason Thrower 1427 Garden Ct. Rockford, IL 61104, hereby known as claimant. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ARE NOW PENDING AGAINST THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: Description (including VIN, serial or model no.): $350.00 U.S. Currency (Value: $350.00) Reason(s): (2) If money, things of value, books, records, or research products and materials including formulas, microfilm, tapes or data were seized, that the items seized were used or intended to be used to violate the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act. (4) If money, negotiable instruments, or securities were seized, that the things were used, or intended to be used to commit or in any manner facilitate a felony violation of the Cannabis Control Act or any violation of the Controlled Substances

Act. (5) If a substance containing cannabis or a controlled substance was seized, that the substance was produced, manufactured, delivered, distributed, dispensed, or possessed in violation of the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act. This property was seized by law enforcement authorities on 10/28/2021, at the location of 1427 Garden Ct., Winnebago County, IL. This property has been determined to be subject to forfeiture under the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act or the Cannabis Control Act for one or more of the reasons set forth in the attached document. SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS If you have an ownership in any item listed above, any interest you may have may be forfeited unless you file a verified claim for the return of the property with the Drug Asset Forfeiture Unit of the Winnebago County State’s Attorney whose address is 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, setting forth your interest in the property and the reasons why your interest is not subject to forfeiture. You have forty-five days from receipt of this notice to file the verified claim with the State’s Attorney. If you fail to file the claim within 45 days of receipt of this notice, any interest you may have in the property will be forfeited to the State of Illinois; SIGNED: /s/ Lafakeria Vaughn LAFAKERIA VAUGHN CHIEF of the CIVIL BUREAU, On behalf of, J. HANLEY STATE’S ATTORNEY DATED: January 24, 2022 22011R TRRT 2/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, Vs. ONE 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, Defendant. ARTURO DEOCA, ANTHONY DIGVONNI, Owners. 2017 MR 814 COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE NOW COMES the Plaintiff, the People of the State of Illinois, by their attorneys, Joseph P. Bruscato, State’s Attorney, and Paul Carpenter, Assistant State’s Attorney, in and for the County of Winnebago, pursuant to the authority of Chapter 720, Sec. 5/36-1 et seq. of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, and in support of the Plaintiffs Complaint for Forfeiture, state as follows: 1. ARTURO DEOCA is the registered owner of a 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, with vehicle identification number 1G2HZ541X14239000. 2. On September 10, 2017, ROBERT BURKS drove said vehicle on a highway in Winnebago County, Illinois. 3. At that time, said a license plate was attached to said vehicle, and said license plate was registered to ANTHONY DIGVONNI. 4. While driving said vehicle

on that date, ROBERT BURKS committed the offense of Aggravated Fleeing to Elude, in that he knowingly fled from Winnebago County Sheriffs Deputies after being given audible and visual indicators to stop his vehicle by said officers, and, while fleeing, exceeded posted speed limits by 21 miles per hour or more, in violation of 625 ILCS 5/11-204.1 (a)(1). 5. As a result of the offense herein described, ROBERT BURKS was criminally charged in Winnebago County Court, case number 2017 CF 2269, which he pled guilty to on or about October 12, 2017. 6. On information and belief, ROBERT BURKS was authorized and permitted to use said vehicle by ANTHONY DIGVONNI and/ or ARTURO DEOCA at the time referenced above. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests this honorable court enter an order forfeiting the right, title and interest of ARTURO DEOCA and/or ANTHONY DIGVONNI in the vehicle herein described to the seizing agency, the Winnebago County Sheriffs Department, to either use it in law enforcement or to sell it and apply the proceeds to law enforcement purposes, subject to the satisfaction by that agency of any outstanding lien. The next court date is 3/2/2022 at 9:45 AM in Courtroom 412 at the Winnebago county Courthouse at 400 W. State Street in Rockford. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS By: /s/ Paul Carpenter Paul Carpenter Assistant State’s Attorney UNDER PENALTIES as provided by law pursuant to Section 1-109 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the undersigned certifies that the statements set forth in this instrument are true and correct except as to matters therein stated to be on information and belief, and as to such matters, the undersigned certifies that he verily believes the same to be true. /s/ Paul Carpenter Paul Carpenter (6274660) Assistant State’s Attorney 400 W. State St., Suite 804 Rockford, IL 61101 815 319-4712 Fax: 815 319-4798 pcarpenter@wincoil.us NOTICE PURSUANT TO STATUTE IN FORFEITURE CASES: “This is a civil court proceeding subject to the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure. You received this Complaint of Forfeiture because the State’s Attorney’s office has brought legal action seeking forfeiture of your seized property. This complaint starts the court process where the State seeks to prove that your property should be forfeited and not returned to you. This process is also your opportunity to try to prove to a judge that you should get your property back. The complaint or summons lists the date, time, and location of your first court date. You must appear in court that day, or you may lose the case automatically. You must also file an appearance and an answer. If you are unable to pay the

n n n PUBLIC NOTICE The following list of vehicles abandoned and/or unclaimed in the County of Winnebago will be sold at public auction on 02/09/2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greater Rockford Auto Auction, 5937 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, IL. The owners can claim said vehicle at the Greater Rockford Auto Auction by paying the towing, impound and storage fees before 8:30 a.m. the day of the auction. Only licensed re-builders, used parts dealers or scrap processors may purchase vehicles offered for sale at this auction. In addition, you must register with the Greater Rockford Auto Auction prior to the auction. Purchasers will be issued a “Certificate of Purchase”. Payment is due at the conclusion of the auction. Only cash or check made payable to the “Greater Rockford Auto Auction” will be accepted. Color Black

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appearance fee, you may qualify to have the fee waived. If there is a criminal case related to the seizure of your property, your case may be set for trial after the criminal case has been resolved. Before trial, the judge may allow discovery, where the State can ask you to respond in writing to questions and give them certain documents, and you can make similar requests of the State. The trial is your opportunity to explain what happened when your property was seized and why you should get your property back.” 21986R TRRT 2/9 n n n SEIZING AGENCY CASE NO. 21-028832 NOTICE OF PENDING FORFEITURE TO: Janie Burnett 348 Buckbee St. Rockford, Il 61104, hereby known as claimant. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ARE NOW PENDING AGAINST THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: Description (including VIN, serial or model no.): $260.00 U.S. Currency (Value: $260.00) Reason(s): (2) If money, things of value, books, records, or research products and materials including formulas, microfilm, tapes or data were seized, that the items seized were used or intended to be used to violate the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act. (4) If money, negotiable instruments, or securities were seized, that the things were used, or intended to be used to commit or in any manner facilitate a felony violation of the Cannabis Control Act or any violation of the Controlled Substances Act. (5) If a substance containing cannabis or a controlled substance was seized, that the substance was produced, manufactured, delivered, distributed, dispensed, or possessed in violation of the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act. This property was seized by law enforcement authorities on 10/28/2021, at the location of 348 Buckbee St., Winnebago County, IL. This property has been determined to be subject to forfeiture under the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act or the Cannabis Control Act for one or more of the reasons set forth in the attached document. SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS If you have an ownership in any item listed above, any interest you may have may be forfeited unless you file a verified claim for the return of the property with the Drug Asset Forfeiture Unit of the Winnebago County State’s Attorney whose address is 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, setting forth your interest in the property and the reasons why your interest is not subject to forfeiture. You have forty-five days from receipt of this notice to file the verified claim with the State’s Attorney. If you fail to file the claim within 45 days of receipt of this notice, any interest you may have in the property will be forfeited to the State of Illinois; SIGNED: /s/ Lafakeria Vaughn LAFAKERIA VAUGHN CHIEF of the CIVIL BUREAU, On behalf of, J. HANLEY STATE’S ATTORNEY DATED: January 4, 2022 21941R TRRT 1/26 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Deborah Cesario; Denise Nesheim;

United States of America Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Margaret J. Nesheim; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 2021-CH-0000209 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Margaret J. Nesheim Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6353 Graydon Road Rockford, IL 61109 and which said Mortgage was made by: Margaret J. Nesheim the Mortgagor(s), to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200700774069; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before February 11, 2022, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-21-04262 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3185056 P21936R TRRT 1/26 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO P & H ELECTRIC CORP., an Illinois corporation, Plaintiff, vs UEP JEFFERSON LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, CITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, CASE No. 2021-CH-192 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS, a Complaint seeking Foreclosure of a Mechanics Lien as a captioned above has been filed concerning the Subject Property commonly known as 327 West Jefferson Street, Rockford, IL. FORECLOSURE PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, UNKNOWN NECESSARY PARTIES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mechanics Lien Recorded with

the Winnebago County Recorders Office by P & H Electric Corp. on November 24, 2021, as Document Number: 2021027242 in the amount of $49,550.10, plus interest, costs and attorneys fees has been filed concerning the Subject Property legally described as: that part of Lots Four (4) and Five (5) in Block Eleven (11) as designated upon the Plat of that part of the Town (now city) of Rockford, on the West side of Rock River, laid out on the West part of the Southwest Fractional Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, and of Lot Four (4) in Block Eleven (11) as designated upon the Plat of George Haskell’s Addition to the City of Rockford, lying and being West or Westerly of a line drawn across said lands parallel with and 70.205 feet distant Easterly from the Westerly line of said lots; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, and bearing Permanent Tax Identification Number: 11-23-305-001. UNLESS YOU, Unknown Necessary Parties, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before February 15, 2022, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE TIME IN WHICH THE SUBJECT REAL ESTATE MAY BE REDEEMED FROM FORECLOSURE, PURSUANT TO LAW, COMMENCES TO RUN WITH THE FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. 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 www. illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. asp, or talk to your local circuit clerk’s office. This notice is prepared by Attorney Thomas G. Ruud, Thomas G. Ruud & Associates, P.C., 318 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107; tel (815) 961-9100 fax (815) 961-9118; Tgrlaw@aol.com. 21942R TRRT 1/26 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY – IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDY CAROL STRONG, Deceased. Case No. 2022-PR-1 Will Case No. 2021-W-906 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THAT 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 SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS (ADDITION OF NAME) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 324767 On the 1st day of April, A.D. 2021, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: JLK Jewelry at the following address(es): 7200 Harrison Ave., Rockford, IL 61112. On the 19th day of January, A.D. 2022, the following person or persons were added to said organization and now have a financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Raul A. Zuniga Diaz SIGNED: Raul A. Zuniga Diaz 1/19/22 STATE OF ILLINOIS County of Winnebago ss. The above being duly sworn, upon oath deposes and says that the foregoing is a true and correct supplementary report of the person or persons who have been added to the above-named firm together with their post-office addresses. Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 19th day of January A.D. 2022. Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 22005R TRRT 1/26 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS WITHDRAWAL OF NAME(S) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 324767 On the 1st day of April, A.D. 2021, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago for: JLK Jewelry at the following address(es): 7200 Harrison Ave., Rockford, IL 61112. On the 19th day of January, A.D. 2022, the following person or persons ceased doing business under the above assumed name and have no further connection with or financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Ana M. Dominguez SIGNED: Ana M. Dominguez 1/19/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 19th day of January A.D. 2022. Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 22006R TRRT 1/26

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.MIKE GILLETTE A/K/A MICHAEL GILLETTE et al Defendant 16 CH 00093 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 23, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 23, 2022, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL I: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COMMENCING AT THE EAST QUARTER (1/4) CORNER OF SECTION 23, AS AFORESAID; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION, 673.86 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) A DISTANCE OF 719.43 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 526.88 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, 488.86 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MCCURRY ROAD (C.H. NO. 68); THENCE SOUTH 79 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 33.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, 1207.44 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4); THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST, 560.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL II: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COMMENCING AT THE EAST QUARTER (1/4) CORNER OF SECTION 23, AS AFORESAID; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION, 673.86 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) A DISTANCE OF 719.43 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, 236.84

FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE MINERAL POINT AND CHICAGO ROAD (NOW VACATED); THENCE SOUTH 43 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, 246.08 FEET TO THE CURVING NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MCCURRY ROAD (C.H. NO. 68); THENCE WESTERLY, ALONG A CURVE CONVEXED SOUTHERLY 99.58 FEET; HAVING A RADIUS OF 1106.50 FEET; THE CHORD BEING SOUTH 76 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 34 MINUTES WEST 99.54 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE SOUTH 79 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE 266.07 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, 488.86 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST, 526.88 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7828 MCCURRY ROAD, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 04-23-426007 (023D006A) The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (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. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS

AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-19816 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00093 TJSC#: 41-3343 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 16 CH 00093 I3185758 P21982R TRRT 2/9 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 POLLY A. OLSON, Decedent. Case No. 2022-PR-0000009 PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS and CLAIMANTS Notice is given of the death of POLLY A. OLSON, who died on February 10, 2021, a resident of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 11, 2022, and the Independent Executor for the estate is MARY BARBARA OLSON, 1853 Sweetbriar Lane, Rockford, IL 61107. The attorney for the estate is Amanda J. Martinez, 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201, Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the representatives, or both, on or before July 26, 2022, any claim not filed within the period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to the attorney within 10 days after it had been filed. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). Attorney Amanda J. Martinez ARDC#: 6287970 The Law Office of Amanda Adams Martinez LLC 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201, Loves Park, IL 61111 815-491-8065 amartinez@adamsmartinezlaw. com 21987R TRRT 2/9 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY C. GEHRKE, Deceased. CASE NO. 2022 PR 04 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARY C. GEHRKE on November 16, 2021. Letters of Office were issued on January 12, 2022 to SHAWNA R. BLUM 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 26, 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: 01/18/22 SHAWNA R. BLUM, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 21988R TRRT 2/9 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on FEBRUARY 10TH, 2022 at www.storagetreasures.com. Online Bids START approximately 14 days prior to the final sale date listed above at the stores and approximate times listed below: Online Bids END Approx. 11:00AM at CubeSmart #6146, 7511 Vandiver Road, Rockford, Illinois 61112 (815) 277-4051: CUBE B43, ROYE A ROGERS; CUBE K41, THOMAS ELLIS; CUBE L19, RUTH SMITH; CUBE P25, MARICELA VILLA. Online Bids END Approx. 11:00AM at CubeSmart #5754, 3780 E. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 668-0010: CUBE 62, GERTRUDE VERNER; CUBE 347, AESHA ROBERTS; CUBE 311, DAVID VINCENT; CUBE 121, ELIZABETH PASILLAS. Online Bids END Approx. 11:30AM at CubeSmart #6150, 4548 American Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109 (815) 277-4049: CUBE 1920, KRISTINA L TURNER; CUBE 3403, JASMINE M HILTON; CUBE 4272 TIFFANY ELLIS; CUBE 5927 STEVEN E MENOR; CUBE 6623, STEVIE SEABERRY. Online Bids END Approx. 11:30AM at CubeSmart #6153, 4560 Stenstrom Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109 (815) 277-4049: CUBE S17, KEVIN J LAING; CUBE S96, COREY BOLDEN. Online Bids END Approx. 12:00PM at CubeSmart #6152, 3015 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 2774054: CUBE A138, ESTATE OF MAE B GREGORY; CUBE A143, TERESA TOLSON; CUBE A16, GAIL FORT; CUBE A210, SALLY CHANONHOUSE; CUBE A77, ANTONIO ROLLINS; CUBE B102, ELIZABETH LINGLE;

CUBE B17, QUAVARIUS REED; CUBE B291, SHANIQUA BRAGGS-WATT; CUBE B330, MICHAEL MC CORKLE; CUBE B35, CORY DAVIS; CUBE B58, JOVON HOPPER; CUBE E9, RAMON DARBY. Online Bids END Approx. 12:30PM at CubeSmart #6151, 6210 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 (815) 2774052: CUBE 456, DARLENE WRIGHT; CUBE 610, THOMAS LYONS. Online Bids END Approx. 1:00PM at Cubesmart #6148, 4300 Interstate Boulevard, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 (815) 2774053: CUBE 295, ALBERNEE HUNTER. 21989R TRRT 2/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GUNVOR A. DALLAND, Deceased. CASE NO: 2021 P 18 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of GUNVOR A. DALLAND, Letters of Office were issued on January 19, 2022 to Inger Langsholt, Executor, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is BRIAN K. LARKIN, ONE COURT PLACE, SUITE 301, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 26, 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 Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED January 20, 2022 /s/ Inger Langsholt Inger Langsholt Brian K. Larkin Attorney at Law One Court Place, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-4601 Brian@blarkinlaw.com 21991R TRRT 2/9 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEROME M. PIXLER, Deceased. No. 2022-PR-8 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JEROME M. PIXLER. Letters of Office were issued on January 11, 2022 to RODERICK PIXLER, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Gary L. Ecklund, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 30, 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 his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: January 19, 2022 Gary L. Ecklund Name: Gary L. Ecklund Attorney for Estate Address: 4023 Charles Street City: Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone: 815-222-5333 21992R TRRT 2/9 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 bakery business in said County and State under the name of Gabba Cakes at the following post office addresses: 4438 Sunbury Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gabriela Peredo Lopez SIGNED: Gabriela Peredo Lopez 1/25/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 22012R TRRT 2/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO OLIVIA KRUPSKI, Minor, MEGAN DALUGE and PETER DALUGE II, Petitioners, v. JOSEPH KRUPSKI, Respondent, CASE NO.: 2021 AD 164 ADOPTION PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: JOSEPH KRUPSKI AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Take notice that a petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois, for the adoption of child Olivia Krupski. Now, therefore, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in said action, or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 459, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 4th day of March 2022, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. Dated 1/26/22, Rockford, Illinois Thomas A. Klein, Circuit Clerk Prepared by: Attorney for Petitioners Bradley R. Tengler, #6301019 Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. 728 North Court Street Rockford, IL 61103 Phone: (815) 997-5200 Fax: (815) 997-5129 brad@tenglerlaw.com 21993R TRRT 2/9 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 rambo wireless business in said County and State under the name of Rambo Wireless at the following post office addresses: 2211 Charles St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Yaser Miyafai

SIGNED: Yaser Miyafai 1/12/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21996R TRRT 2/9 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 luxury purse line business in said County and State under the name of Kamoura at the following post office addresses: 3036 Jacqueline Ct., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kabrea Jamerson SIGNED: Kabrea Jamerson 1/19/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21997R TRRT 2/9 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 martial arts business in said County and State under the name of Righteous Martial Arts at the following post office addresses: 2728 Broadmoor Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marcel Chiu SIGNED: Marcel Chiu 1/18/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21998R TRRT 2/9 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 general house cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Tere’s Cleaning Company at the following post office addresses: 350 Ogilby Rd., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Teresa Gomez Fernandez; Yajaira Villa-Gomez SIGNED: Teresa Gomez Fernandez 1/19/22 SIGNED: Yajaira Villa-Gomez 1/19/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21999R TRRT 2/9 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 beauty salon business in said County and State under the name of Jac’ques Style Studio at the following post office addresses: 2211 Magnolia St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marqueta Dorsey SIGNED: Marqueta Dorsey 1/20/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 22001R TRRT 2/9

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 automotive recycling business in said County and State under the name of LS Automotive at the following post office addresses: 2801 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joseph Lee; Jordan Sanden SIGNED: Joseph Lee 1/20/22 SIGNED: Jordan Sanden 1/20/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 22002R TRRT 2/9 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a retail business in said County and State under the name of Warehouse 815 at the following post office addresses: 6375 11th St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tammy Livingston; Austin Livingston SIGNED: Tammy Livingston 1/21/22 SIGNED: Austin Livingston 1/21/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 22003R TRRT 2/9 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 concrete contractor, sidewalk, driveway, etc. business in said County and State under the name of Destruction to Construction at the following post office addresses: 1288 Anee Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Albert Weathers SIGNED: Albert Weathers 1/18/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 22004R TRRT 2/9 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 photography and artistic web/design business in said County and State under the name of Hennessee Designs at the following post office addresses: 120 Fairview Blvd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Andrea Hennessee SIGNED: Andrea Hennessee 1/14/22 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of January, A.D. 2022. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 22000R TRRT 2/9

January 26, 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 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 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

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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 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 undersigned 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 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 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: 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 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 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 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 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 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: ALEX FELIX NAPIER Current Name Case Number 22-MR-18 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Alex Felix Napier to the new name of: Alex Napier. The court date will be held: on March 23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Alex Napier Current Name 21994R TRRT 2/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: MATRICIA Q. SMITH, Petitioner, vs. GERALD EMMANUEL SMITH, Respondent. Case No. 21-D-494 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Gerald Emmanuel Smith that Petitioner Matricia Q. Smith 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 28, 2022, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested

in the petition. /s/ Matricia Smith, Petitioner 21995R TRRT 2/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: SPENCER WILLIAM ENRIQUEZ Current Name Case Number 22-MR-14 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Spencer William Enriquez to the new name of: Spencer William Ruttendjie. The court date will be held: on March 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Spencer Enriquez Current Name 22007R TRRT 2/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: CAROL DENISE NABORS Current Name Case Number 22-MR-16 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Carol Denise Nabors to the new name of: Almonee Carol Denise Redmond. The court date will be held: on March 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Carol Nabors Current Name 22008R TRRT 2/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: VINCENT M. DAUGHERTY Deceased. No. 2021 P 558 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of VINCENT DAUGHERTY. Letters of Office were issued to Nicola A. Boeck, 220 Goodhue Street, South Beloit, IL 61080, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Rodney W. Kimes, 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, with the representative or both on or before the 26th 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 24, 2021 Nicola Boeck, Executor of the Estate of VINCENT M. DAUGHERTY Rodney W. Kimes BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE & KIMES, LLC 542 East Grand Avenue Beloit, WI 53511 608-365-7702 rkimes@bolgrienlaw.com 22009R TRRT 2/9

January 26, 2022 The Rock River Times. 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 CHARLES F. THOMAS,

Deceased. Case No.: 2022-PR-21 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of CHARLES F. THOMAS of Marco Island, Florida. Letters of Office were issued on January 24, 2022, to MARY S. THOMAS of Marco

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 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 REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS PLAZA HOME MORT-

Island, Florida, whose attorney is Marcia L. Mueller, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 26, 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

GAGE, 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; 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

or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. /s/ Mary S. Thomas MARY S. THOMAS,

Independent Executor of the Rockford, Illinois 61101 Estate of CHARLES F. THOMAS, Deceased 815-490-4919 PREPARED BY: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP mmueller@hinshawlaw.com Marcia L. Mueller, ARDC #3122098 100 Park Avenue 22013R TRRT 2/9

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 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 REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.- MIKE GILLETTE A/K/A MICHAEL GILLETTE et al Defendant 16 CH 00093 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 23,

2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 23, 2022, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7828 MCCURRY ROAD, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 04-23-426-007 (023D006A) The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (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. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-19816 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00093 TJSC#: 41-3343 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 16 CH 00093 I3185758 P21982R TRRT 2/9

shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representatives,

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ARIES Bertha Davis 95 Rockford 1/17/2022 Richard Morris 76 Rockford 1/17/2022 You’re craving a fresh start and are Robert Gustin Jr. 58 Loves Park 1/17/2022 determined to rebuild your life. You Paul Stephan 86 Rockton 1/17/2022 also feel the need to escape and get Louis Watkins 78 Rockford 1/17/2022 away from it all. Elda Dahlquiste 83 Rockford 1/17/2022 Ronald Johnson 85 Rockford 1/17/2022 Inara McGroaty 79 Rockford 1/17/2022 TAURUS Georgette Evans 91 Rockford 1/17/2022 You’ll make travel plans with your Daniel Rudolph 51 Loves Park 1/17/2022 friends. Don’t delay! Free up your Candy Jimenez 56 Rockford 1/17/2022 David Santoyo 64 Rockford 1/17/2022 schedule and get your passport and Phone Malavong 61 Rockford 1/17/2022 other necessary documents toge Michael Toth 53 Rockford 1/17/2022 ther. Your smile will be contagious. Gayle Thulen 69 Rockford 1/18/2022 Brian Gregor 46 Rockford 1/18/2022 Judith Hodgdon 81 Loves Park 1/18/2022 GEMINI Natividad Zaycho 83 Rockford 1/18/2022 Proper planning will ensure you get Barry King 64 Loves Park 1/18/2022 everything done on time. You’ll fi Kenneth Wilson 62 Rockford 1/18/2022 Carl Jackson 85 Machesney Parknally 1/18/2022 get around to organizing your Floria Polk 92 Rockford 1/18/2022 life and will finish everything you’ve Peggy Simmons 60 Rockford 1/18/2022 been putting off. Raymond McGaw 71 Rockford 1/18/2022 Doris McCalvin 87 Rockford 1/18/2022 Helen Millikin 75 Rockford 1/18/2022 CANCER Haris Mujdzic 30 Rockford 1/18/2022 This is an excellent time to follow Bernice Petty 96 Rockford 1/18/2022 Mike Rollie 61 Durand 1/18/2022through on your new year’s reso lutions. You’ll learn new skills by Maria Hernandez 63 Rockford 1/18/2022 Carl Koenig 71 Rockford 1/18/2022 participating in onthejob training. Michael Meyer 59 Rockford 1/18/2022 You’ll also be interested in trying Binh Nguyen 55 Rockford 1/18/2022 new things. Edward Collins 93 Rockton 1/18/2022 Michael Paschka 69 Rockford 1/18/2022 Carol Lind 91 Rockford 1/18/2022 LEO Gary Howlett 78 Rockford 1/19/2022 Be careful about what you say. At Patricia Beck 88 Rockford 1/19/2022 work, don’t overlook any details, es Richard Osborne 92 Rockford 1/19/2022 Richard Wheaton 75 Rockford 1/19/2022 pecially if big changes are on the ho Kathleen Vanvleck 69 Rockfordrizon. 1/19/2022 In your love life, a major project Douglas Atkinson 67 Rockford 1/19/2022 will strengthen your relationship. Sandra Gutierrez 64 Rockford 1/19/2022 Estela Hernandez 58 Rockford 1/19/2022 Doris Lindsay 92 Rockford 1/19/2022 VIRGO Ernest Thornton 76 Rockford 1/19/2022 At work, you’ll need to be patient Patricia Rice 68 Rockford 1/19/2022 and prepare for a negotiation. You’re Stephan Briggs 34 Rockford 1/19/2022 Alan Levine 69 Rockford 1/19/2022 also entitled to ask for a raise. Things Robert Meadows 70 Rockford 1/19/2022 are going well in your love life. Randall Neath 67 Rockford 1/20/2022 Bart Schmidt 56 Loves Park 1/20/2022 LIBRA Bessie Smith 92 Rockford 1/20/2022 Sharyn Dietmeier 80 Rockford 1/20/2022 At work or elsewhere, you’ll receive Karen Powell 85 Rockford 1/20/2022 welldeserved compliments. Your si Carol Dews 83 Rockford 1/20/2022 Jamie King 39 Davis 1/20/2022 gnificant other will pay attention to the small things. There may be an Lois Osgood 62 Rockford 1/20/2022 Richard Penney 61 Loves Park 1/20/2022 office romance on the horizon. Adam Levins 83 South Beloit 1/20/2022 Karen Perdew 83 Rockford 1/20/2022 SCORPIO Joan Nave 70 Rockford 1/20/2022 Across You’ll spend a few days at home Shinkie Duncan 38 Rockford 1/20/2022 Steven Benson 62 Rockford 1/20/2022 recharging your batteries 1.orShout get from a ship? Ocie Thompson 86 Rockford 1/20/2022 5. time Shout from t he ting over a cold. This is a great Rick Rucker 58 Rockford 1/20/2022 bleachers for you. You’ll easily find inspiration Linda Holbert 74 Rockford 1/20/2022 Marie Horstmeier 88 Davis 1/20/2022 and be extremely creative. 8. ____ and don’ts Joyce Bearrows 73 Rockford 1/21/2022 11. Infamous Henry’s Alice Pampe 87 Rockford 1/21/2022 number SAGITTARIUS Jeffrey Yerk 60 Rockford 1/21/2022 You’ll spend a lot of time 12. on One the with COVID, e.g. Sherry Loveless 68 Rockford 1/21/2022 Cynthia Hoff 53 Rockford 1/21/2022 jet button road, on the phone, on social13. meFighter dia Kim Singmouangthong 41 Rockford 15. Resting stops or at 1/21/2022 work. When needed, you’ll find Yvonne Yance 67 Rockford 1/21/2022 kind people who lend a hand. 16. Not guilty, e.g. Kay Coffey 72 Rockford 1/22/2022 Brandy Rodden 44 Loves Park 1/22/2022 17. One of Singapore’s Kathleen Campbell 80 Rockton CAPRICORN 1/22/2022 official languages Cecilia Varroni 96 Loves Park 1/22/2022 You’ll find a solution to your18.finan *Home of last year’s Eulogio Mendoza 90 Rockford 1/22/2022 cial problems. You have impecca Ashley Browning 33 Rockford 1/22/2022 Super Bowl winners Craig Allen 62 Rockford 1/22/2022 ble style and will look fashionable 20. Armor chest plate Dorris Haven 60 Rockford 1/22/2022 in almost any situation. 21. *Given name of 2011 Jane Prenot 96 Rockford 1/23/2022 Roosevelt Mitchell 81 Rockford 1/23/2022 Super Bowl MVP AQUARIUS Jeanne Ilseman 86 Rockford 1/23/2022 22. African grazer Rosie Crapanzano 95 Rockford 1/23/2022 Your spontaneous act of generosity 23. Greek woodland Christine Dougherty 80 Rockford will1/23/2022 boost your selfesteem. Be care Crisanta Delgado 71 Rockton 1/23/2022 deities ful with your money, or at least set Brian Sawtelle 61 Rockford 1/23/2022 26. Ramones’ hit “I a budget if you’re on vacation. George Kopcio 72 Rockford 1/23/2022 Wanna Be ____” Corazon Almazan 80 Rockford 1/23/2022 James Corby 75 Rockford 1/23/2022 30. Big fuss PISCES Brian Raudonis 55 Rockford 1/23/2022 31.ever, Like certain Chili Big things are happening. How James Butinski 80 Rockford 1/23/2022 Peppers stress may drain your energy and (2 words) Thomas Vaultonburg 73 Rockford 1/23/2022 Paula Pronko 64 Rockford 1/23/2022 34.days. Cattle call goal leave you bedridden for a few Abelardo Jimenez 59 Rockford 1/23/2022 35.wants Scatterbrained You’re the kind of person who Marjorie Stober 94 Rockford 1/24/2022

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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

ARIES

TAURUS

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.

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.

GEMINI

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

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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.

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.

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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.

You’ll have an emotional week, and it’ll push you to be more open with your loved ones. You’ll be inspired to work toward new goals. You’ll need to take time to reflect before making an important deci sion. You must make changes in your life if you want to advance your career.

GEMINI

You’ll have a very busy week at work and at home. You’ll need to create a healthy working environment to be more productive in your daily life.

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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. 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. 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. 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.

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A boost in selfesteem will allow you to experience professional and per sonal growth. You’ll have the oppor tunity to showcase your talents and be recognized for your efforts. Whether you’re single or in a rela tionship, you’ll experience love at first sight. A birth in your family will be announced. This news will bring great joy. You’ll expand your circle of friends, as well as your professional contacts. Your work and home life will feel effortless, which helps you settle va rious disagreements. Before making a major purchase, evaluate your budget and determine if you really need it. If you’re patient, you’ll get a better price and be more satisfied.

SCORPIO

You’ll have a hectic week with several unforeseen circumstances. At work, you’ll be given a raise. This will put a smile on your face and give you peace of mind.

SAGITTARIUS

You may need to take a few steps back to accomplish something big. Your artistic side will be bursting with creative inspiration. You may get involved in an important cause that helps society.

CAPRICORN

Your friends will suggest taking a trip. You’ll have a stroke of genius that will help you improve your fi nancial situation. Put your trust in specialists and professionals.

AQUARIUS

You’ll be in charge of planning an event that brings a lot of people to gether. At work and at home, you’ll handle difficult situations with ease. You may have the opportunity to celebrate a success of some kind.

PISCES

You’ll be inspired by a transforma tive learning experience. You’ll find a new spiritual path, or at least prac tice a ritual that fills you with joy.

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