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Ethnic Heritage Museum

Heritage Museum Park hosts February celebrations From David Ruffin

Ethnic Heritage Museum

ROCKFORD – Behind towering figures like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr. were the taxi dispatchers, pharmacists, grocers, and other small business owners who were instrumental in making civil rights a reality. On February 9, the Ethnic Heritage Museum will unveil its Black History Month exhibit spotlighting local Black Businesses in operation during the time of the Civil Rights Movement.

Some of the businesses included in this exhibit are Joseph Saunders and The Crusader newspaper (Rockford’s first and longest serving African American newspaper), Roy Sims and Ebony Auto Service (one of Rockford’s first minority owned gas stations), C.A. Moore and the CA Moore Funeral Home, Vermont Zachery and Zachery’s Barbershop (Rockford’s first African American female barber) and Sonny Crudup and Ubiquity Records.

The Graham-Ginestra House will host “House in Mourning” every Sunday in the

month of February beginning February 9. Join us in experiencing Victorian Mourning & Funeral Customs. Black veils and crepe will cover the mirrors and portraits throughout the home to avoid trapping the spirits of the deceased. The front parlor will be complete with a casket, compliments of Sundberg Funeral Home, floral arrangements, and funeral biscuits and a loaned exhibit of unique hair jewelry and other Victorian funeral artifacts will be available for viewing as well. Guests will receive black ribbon pins to wear, customarily worn by mourners to prevent deaths spreading even further.

Freeman Graham, the entrepreneur and builder of the Graham-Ginestra House, passed away on February 11, 1896. We will be hosting a special showing on Tuesday, February 11th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Details for this event can be found on the Ethnic Heritage Museum’s Facebook page.

The Heritage Museum Park, a historical corridor on South Main Street, is comprised of the Ethnic Heritage Museum and the

Graham-Ginestra House. The Ethnic Heritage Museum celebrates the accomplishments of six nationalities that were instrumental in developing southwest Rockford: African American, Hispanic, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian, and Polish. The Graham-Ginestra House is a beautiful historic home built in the 1850s by the Graham family and purchased in 1920s by the Ginestra family. For almost 150 years the home was only occupied by members of these two families.

The Heritage Museum Park (Ethnic Heritage Museum and Graham-Ginestra House) is open every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. General admission to both museums is only $5 student, $7 individual, $15 per family or free to members.

The Ethnic Heritage Museum is handicap accessible. There is parking available on Loomis Street by the museum and in the lot on the corner of Main and Morgan Streets next to the Graham-Ginestra House. For information call 815-962-7402 or visit ethnicheritagemuseum.org

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Local students graduate from online high school Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Public Library, on Saturday, Feb. 8, will celebrate the first graduates of its new Career Online High School (COHS) program.

The ceremony will be at RPL’s Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St., downtown. It will also serve as a fundraiser for the program’s expansion, which is being led by a generous donation and support from Heather and Peter Provenzano in the name of their new boutique hotel, Hotel Kate.

RPL’s Career Online High School is a nationally accredited program allowing adult students to earn a high school diploma – not a GED – while gaining career skills in one of ten employment fields across a wide spectrum, from home care professional and office management to homeland security.

Be cause it’s 100% on l i ne, w it h online tutoring and additional in-person support at the Library, RPL’s COHS accepts credits earned by students in high school and previous GED attempts, making it a preferred path to earn a diploma for busy

adults with families.

“I was able to get online and do my classwork at night, after work, while my kids were asleep,”RPL COHS graduate Renika Wilson said.

Peter Provenzano added: “We see RPL’s Career Online High School program as an exciting low-friction way for adult-learners, particularly working single mothers, to attain their high school diploma.”

Provenzano said even with quality community programs in place to allow for adult learners to complete high school, Rockford is experiencing an exponential shortfall.

“Today, 12,269 of Rockford’s citizens, ages of 25-65 have not completed high school,” he said. “With graduation rates of around only 66%, and alternative completion programs producing approximately 300 graduates a year, Rockford welcomes a balance of nearly 300 adults without high school diplomas or equivalents thereof, each year. We think if we appropriately grow the RPL’s Career Online High School program, we’ll be able to cut that number in half, taking a big bite out of the annual

deficit we are accumulating.”

The fundraising effort aims to finance 50 scholarships to RPL’s Career Online High School in 2020 and increase to 150 in 2021 & 2022. Fifteen of the 50 scholarships have already been funded.

“I’m pleased to be a part of this initiative.

I deeply believe in the importance of fostering a culture of learning and increased opportunity within our community”, COHOS donor LoRayne Logan said.

“The potential for lifting a segment of our population who may otherwise be left behind aligns closely with our company values.”

In addition to raising funds through private donors, RPL hopes to raise awareness and recruit volunteers to serve as in-person support for the RPL COHS students.

“RPL’s Career Online High School offers students many features and benefits that work to ensure their success,” explains RPL Career Online High School Director Leon Smith said. “But having an added layer of support in the form of a live person often makes all the difference.”

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California shooting shows security vulnerabilities on buses

BY MICHAEL TARM AND STEFANIE DAZIO ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Would-be plotters bent on staging an attack aboard a passenger plane know they’ve first got to pass through a gauntlet of security measures at an airport, from body scans and spot interrogations to pat-downs and even close scrutiny of their shoes.

But a shooting that killed a person and wounded five this week on a Greyhound bus in California illustrates a stark reality about security on buses and trains: Anyone determined to carry out an attack on ground transportation faces few, if any, security checks.

T he compa rat ive scant secur it y prompted at least one sur vivor of Monday’s shooting on the bus heading from Los Angeles to San Francisco to rethink his future mode of travel.

“I think I will just fly from now on,” Mark Grabban said.

He was on the bus with his girlfriend when a passenger who’d been muttering and cursing opened fire with a semi-automatic handgun.

Gr a b b a n’s p e r c e pt i on w a s t h at Greyhound worried more about stopping passengers from smoking and talking too loudly than ensuring no one got aboard with a gun.

“It’s astounding and shameful,” the 30-year-old said.

Greyhound has declined to comment.

In the four years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, some U.S. lawmakers complained that way too little federal money was spent on ground transit security compared with what was spent on airports. Then-U.S. Rep. David Obey, a Wisconsin Democrat, estimated that $22 billion had gone into airline security in those years, while less than $550 million went to security for buses, trains, subways and ferries combined.

There’s no indication spending gaps have closed. That’s true even though vastly more people get on a bus, train or subway than on planes each day. More than 30 million Americans use ground transit daily, compared with around 2 million who fly.

Violent incidents on buses are extremely rare. But concerns have arisen that with airports more secure than ever, would-be terrorists in particular could see buses and other ground transit as easier targets.

The Transportation Securit y Administration was established in 2001 to fi x security holes that allowed for the 9/11 attacks, with a mandate to check 100% of baggage through airports.

That level of security would be impossible on the country’s sprawling bus and

rail lines.

More than 70,000 buses operate on 230,000 miles (370,149 kilometers) of roadways, according to the American Public Transportation Association. Even if money could be found to pay for metal detectors at bus stations, it would be impossible to have them at every stop along a route, security experts say.

The suspect in the California shooting boarded at the East Seventh Street bus station in Los Angeles, according to California Highway Patrol Sgt. Brian Pennings. At the station Tuesday, several security guards were visible, but there were no signs of baggage or any other kind of security checks.

“No metal detector, no wand, nothing,” Grabban recalled about the preboarding process Monday. Greyhound has a no-gun policy, but Grabban said “a policy isn’t enough to stop someone from boarding the bus with a gun and shooting people, as I’ve found out.”

There’s no indication federal o�cials will ever consider making pat-downs, body scans and metal detectors as ubiquitous at bus and train depots as they are at airports.

“We don’t intend to roll out anything like what we have in the airports. We are satisfied at this point,” Transportation Security Administration Administrator David Pekoske said in 2017.

TSA’s mandate does include security on all the nation’s transportation networks.

But the vast majority of the TSA’s more than 43,000 security o�cers work at the over 400 U.S. airports. TSA e�orts beyond airports often take the form of partnerships, advice and federal grants.

States and municipalities assume more responsibility for their local bus or subway systems, and there’s little uniformity nationwide.

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority together with TSA o�cials announced in 2018 that it would become the first mass transit system in the U.S. to install screening equipment that scans passengers for weapons and explosives. The TSA has deployed response teams that have done spot baggage checks on city subway systems, including in Chicago.

“It’s largely to create the perception that there is an active security program more than a realistic chance of catching someone,” said Joseph Schwieterman, a transportation expert and economics professor at DePaul University in Chicago.

“They want anyone thinking of carrying a gun into the system to think twice.”

Just because passengers don’t see security measures at bus and train stations

doesn’t mean they aren’t there, explained another Chicago-based security expert, James Fagel. He said undercover sta� are often looking for signs someone might be carrying a gun, while others trained to spot behavior quirks that could indicate trouble monitor depots via surveillance cameras.

Few countries have attempted the kinds of security measures for ground transit that could plausibly thwart an attack.

Israel is one. At least some Israeli buses are fitted with four or five separated, fortified compartments, which can help limit the deadliness of a bomb or gun attack, said Fagel, who teaches crisis management at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Among measures to boost security on U.S. buses and trains that wouldn’t be too costly or impractical would include requirements that riders show IDs that match names on tickets before boarding, Schwieterman said. He said enabling bus and train services to check the names of ticket buyers to see if they have violent criminal records also could help manage risks.

As it is now, drivers and passengers are the de facto, frontline security when violence breaks out on buses. That happened during a 2014 attack in which a man screaming “everybody’s going to die” pummeled the driver and caused a Greyhound bus to careen o� an Arizona highway, injuring more than 20 people.

Passengers were credited with subduing the assailant.

Same goes for Monday’s attack.

Authorities say passengers wrested the gun away from 33-year-old Anthony Devonte Williams and got him o� the bus. He was arrested on the side of the road. O�cials praised the e�orts as heroic, though they didn’t immediately provide details.

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US ELECTIONS

Buttigieg, Sanders lead as partial results released

BY STEVE PEOPLES, THOMAS BEAUMONT AND ALEXANDRA JAFFE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa Democratic Party released partial results of its kicko� presidential caucus after a daylong delay late Tuesday showing former Midwestern Mayor Pete Buttigieg and progressive Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leading the opening contest of the party’s 2020 primary season.

The results followed 24 hours of chaos as technical problems marred the complicated caucus process, forcing state o�cials to apologize and raising questions about Iowa’s traditional place atop the presidential primary calendar.

It was too early to call a winner based on the initial results, but Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, former Vice President Joe Biden and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar were trailing in the tally of State Delegate Equivalents, according to data released for the first time by the state Democratic Party nearly 24 hours after voting concluded.

The results reflected 62% of precincts in the state.

The two early leaders, Buttigieg and Sanders, were separated by 40 years in age, conflicting ideology and more.

Sanders, a 78-year-old self-described democratic socialist, has been a progressive powerhouse for decades, while the 38-year-old Buttigieg’s early standing cemented his transformation from a littleknown Indiana mayor to a legitimate force in the 2020 contest. Buttigieg is also the first openly gay candidate to earn presidential primary delegates.

“We don’t know all of the numbers, but we know this much: A campaign that started a year ago with four sta� members, no name recognition, no money, just a big idea – a campaign that some said should have no business even making this attempt – has taken its place at the front of this race,” Buttigieg, declared, his voice filled with emotion, as he campaigned in next-up New Hampshire with his husband looking on.

Buttigieg’s early rise was rivaled for possible importance by the struggle of another moderate, Biden.

One of his party’s most accomplished figures, the former two-term vice president and longtime senator was mired in the second tier of Iowa candidates with almost two-thirds of precincts reporting.

Biden’s campaign sought to downplay the caucus results even before they were released, hardly a measure of strength for a high-profile contender who has led national polls for most of the last year.

“We believe we will emerge with the delegates we need to continue on our path to nomination,” said Symone Sanders, a

senior adviser.

While all campaigns were eager to spin the Iowa results to their advantage, there was little immediate indication that the incomplete results erased the confusion and concern that loomed over the caucuses.

It was unclear when the full results would be released.

During a private conference call with campaigns earlier in the day, state state party chairman Troy Price declined to answer pointed questions about the timeline -- even whether it would be days or weeks.

“We have been working day and night to make sure these results are accurate,” Price said at a subsequent press conference.

The leading candidates pressed on in New Hampshire, which votes in just seven days. And billionaire Democrat Michael Bloomberg sensed opportunity, saying he would double his already massive advertising campaign and expand his sprawling sta� focused on a series of delegate-rich states voting next month.

The party’s caucus crisis was an embarrassing twist after months of promoting Iowa as a chance for Democrats to find some clarity in a jumbled field. Instead, after a buildup that featured seven rounds of debates, nearly $1 billion spent nationwide and a year of political jockeying, caucus day ended with no winner, no o�cial results and many fresh questions about whether Iowa can retain its coveted “first” status.

Iowa marked the first contest in a primary season that will span all 50 states and several U.S. territories, ending at the party’s national convention in July.

Before he left Iowa late Monday, Sanders said, “Today marks the beginning of the end for Donald Trump.”

Facing New Hampshire voters a day later, Sanders said thank you to Iowa and, tongue in cheek, expressed confidence that New Hampshire election o�cials would have more success counting votes.

“And when you count those votes, I look forward to winning here,” he said.

For the first time, the Iowa Democratic Party reported three sets of results this year: a tally of caucusgoers’ initial candidate preference; vote totals from the “final alignment” after supporters of lower-ranking candidates were able to make a second choice, and the total number of State Delegate Equivalents each candidate received.

With more than one-third of all precincts left to report, Sanders led on the first alignment.

The Associated Press will declare a winner based on the number of state delegates each candidate wins, which has been the traditional standard.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who represents Iowa neighbor Minnesota, was also in the

early running, while outsider candidates including entrepreneur Andrew Yang, billionaire activist Tom Steyer and Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard lagged behind.

Campaigning in New Hampshire on Tuesday, Warren also said she was “feeling good” about her performance in Iowa.

The state party told campaigns Tuesday the problem was a result of a “coding issue in the reporting system” that it said had since been fixed. It said it had verified the accuracy of the collected data and said the problem was not a result of “a hack or an intrusion.”

A Biden campaign representative objected to the party’s plan to release partial results before checking them against paper records, saying in the conference call that the plan didn’t address “growing reports” about problems on caucus night, such as precinct captains unable to get through on the phone to report results.

Sanders adviser Je� Weaver thanked party officials, and encouraged other campaigns not to undermine the party.

“Folks who are just trying to delay the return of this because of their relative

positioning in the results last night, I think that’s a bit disingenuous,” Weaver said.

Bloomberg announced plans to double his national television advertising spending – which has already exceeded $100 million – as he expands his paid sta� to more than 2,000 people.

Bloomberg is looking to next month, having decided to bypass Iowa’s contest and the three other states voting this month in favor of the delegate-rich states in March.

“After more than a year of this primary, the field is as unsettled as ever,” Bloomberg spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said. “No one has made the sale or even come close to it.”

Beyond 2020, Monday’s debacle invited fresh criticism about Iowa caucuses, a complicated set of political meetings staged in a state that is whiter and older than the Democratic Party in general. Many questioned anew whether it was a quaint political tradition whose time had passed.

“I think Iowa is a dumpster fire,” said Dick Harpootlian, a South Carolina state senator and longtime Biden supporter, who served as an Iowa precinct captain for Biden on Monday.

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Youth program seeks funding

By Jim Hagerty Reporter

ROCKFORD - When Patrick Pursley began writing an educational curriculum for at-risk youth nearly two decades ago, he was doing a life sentence for murder.

And while he knew he was innocent and had appealed his conviction, Pursley wasn’t counting on seeing the other side of the walls that surround Stateville Correctional Center and time soon. He knew he could die there for the 1993 shooting death of Andy Ascher before his case made any significant movement.

Pursley also knew there were generations of kids on the streets--Rockford streets-who were destined for incarceration.

So, in the early 2000s, he took his prison education and coupled it with a vision to make a difference in his community, the place where became an institutionalized product of the prison system. It’s where a fight for freedom gave birth to a penchant for social change. “(I Am) Kid Culture was born on a jailhouse bunk,” he said of the seven-week curriculum.

Endorsed by college professors, (I Am) Kid Culture promotes higher education by intersecting academia with performing arts, and hip-hop to connect, influence, and encourage kids and teens to recognize their intrinsic value.

Although Pursley was acquitted of first-degree murder in last year, he was no stranger to the prison system and had certainly not recognized his value when first convicted in 1994. By then he’d already done stretches for robbery and other crimes; He wasn’t fazed by the prison experience. He’d long be desensitized, if not dehumanized by the corrections process.

A product of the DCFS system, Pursley was in an out of more than a dozen foster homes and did what a lot of kids in his situation did when he landed in Rockford.

He joined a gang. The west side became an expanse of survival and that which provided whatever skewed levels of success of he could reach.

Years later, as he worked on his appeal and served as a jailhouse lawyer, Pursley realized most of the inmates that sought his help were cut from same urban cloth. He saw himself in nearly everyone who came

though the Stateville doors. Each had the same cautionary tale.

“When I first wound up in Rockford in 1980, the old-school gang chiefs started recruiting us,” Pursley, now 54, said. “They recruited droves of kids and used us as weapons so they could extort different drug dealers. This method is still used today.”

Pursley said recruits do whatever higher-ups say. If it’s to steal, they steal. Fight someone? Don’t ask questions. Take up a gun? Do it. They do whatever earns them credibility among the ranks that control the streets, chipping away at their self worth until there’s nothing left on a lonely road that leads to the morgue or penitentiary.

It’s a familiar story, one Pursley aims to rewrite.

Pursley is currently working with the Rockford Housing Authority to bring (I Am) Kid Culture to the Fairgrounds Valley housing community. His goal is to enroll 15 students.

And while tuition is free, it’s a premium course that’s on pace with what is taught at the college level, which means it comes with costs, between $750 and $1,000 per student. Each student will receive a table,

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Course topics include value systems, owning up to mistakes, self-destructive behavior, gang involvement, peer pressure, PTSD and storytelling through various media. Students will a certificate and participate in a graduation ceremony.

So far, funds to keep (I Am) Kid Culture going have come out of Pursley’s pocket.

He’s also raised some money at community events. He’s applying for grants and seeking private donors to bridge the gap.

“We are trying to put ourselves in the position to teach kids the importance of a career, the importance of career trajectory planning and also to understand the mental health aspect of living in war zones, where they hear gunshots three, four, five times a week at least.”

Pursley, who now speaks at colleges and universities across the country, said once he gets (I Am) Kid Culture going in Rockford, he will bring it to other cities.

The group has already produced a mix-tape of positive songs by Rockford kids and a music video. (I Am) Kid Culture is a 501(c)(3).

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Ice Castle Opens in Lake Geneva

BY CHARLES HERBST CONTRIBUTOR

Brent Christensen describes himself as “not a cold weather person.” Yet this serial entrepreneur is the designer and owner of six ice castles located across North America.

Last year, the company built its first Wisconsin ice castle on the shore of Lake Geneva. Blowing sand made that castle di�cult to maintain for the winter season. This year, the Wisconsin Ice Castle has been built on the grounds of the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva. The new location is a bigger and better castle, featuring water fountains, ice thrones, slides, and colored lights, providing guests with a unique, ethereal and uplifting experience.

Lake Geneva also is home to the national snow sculpting competition. Of course, snow sculpting and ice carving are totally di�erent processes and di�erent forms of art than building ice castles.

The ice castle owes its origin to serendipity and the ingenuity of its creator, Brent Christensen.

Christensen grew up in California, and after obtaining his BS in Human Development, moved his family to Utah in 2000. He took at a job at a “windowless factory that made windows.” Christensen disliked his job, and was looking for a change. While repairing his lawnmower, at the suggestion of a friend, he decided to start a small engine business.

Although the lawnmower repair business was very successful, it was quite slow in the winter, and Christensen found himself bored. One winter, his neighbors sprayed their yard with water to watch the ice grow. “Sometimes people try to find what beauty they can see in nature,” Christensen explained.

Inspired, Christensen sprayed his own yard with water and built a wooden frame on top. He then sprayed the frame with water and made a 20-foot high form in his yard. This was the first ice castle.

Ever the tinkerer, Christensen experimented with various techniques for building ice castles. He decided that the icicle should be the basic building block for an ice structure. Christensen holds two patents for his ice castle building techniques.

To build an ice castle, you need thousands of icicles. Two methods are used to make them. One way is to spray water over an elevated wire mesh and let the icicles form naturally. The other method is to fill tubes with water. Once the icicles are frozen, the tray of tubes is immersed in 50-degree water. The icicles are released and float to the top of the water.

The icicles are removed and put flat on a table. Usable icicles are then placed in

cloth icicle bags that the builders use to build the castle. Slush is used as mortar.

When slush needs to be made, it is done so in a mulcher.

Before the ice castle is built, a plan is devised for the castle. Wiring for lights and other equipment is first laid down before an ice sheet is created. Then the ice castle is built by hand.

Icicles are placed vertically, just like girders. A simple ball of slush is placed at the base of the icicle to hold it upright.

After the slush freezes, a horizontal icicle is attached as a beam at the top of the girder. Again, a ball of slush anchors the icicle beam in place. The process of constructing the beams and girders continues, and the frame is sprayed with water. This causes the solid walls to form.

Because of the translucent nature of the ice, light, both natural and artificial, creates interesting patterns in the ice that are often quite beautiful.

It takes about thirty workers to build an ice castle, and Christensen hires mainly on word-of-mouth. He seeks motivated, interested workers who can collaborate.

Although artistry is involved, there is no particular experience necessary to help build an ice castle. Water, both solid and liquid, is the main building material.

Several miles of poly tubing are used to connect each sprinkler to the water source.

Over the years, the company has perfected its techniques. Lighting the castle was originally an afterthought.

Although Christensen prefers the white light, his customers like the excitement that colored lights generate. Originally incandescent lights were used, and the heat from the lights had to be dealt with to avoid melting the ice castle. Now with LED lights, this is no longer a problem.

Christensen’s company is just over 10 years old and opened the first commercial ice castle in Utah in the winter of 2009.

This year, the company has castles in Alberta, Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Utah and Wisconsin.

Tickets are available to tour the ice castle at Icecastles.com. Although standby tickets are available at the castle, in-person prices are higher and are subject to availability. The best time to tour the castles is at twilight or after dark, and the attraction is available seven days a week.

This year has been a particular challenge for Christensen. He started building the Wisconsin ice castle in November during our frigid temperatures. Then it melted. When temperatures dropped again in mid-December, Christensen started rebuilding. A balmy Christmas season melted the castle once again. With the return of more seasonal weather,

Christensen and his crew have worked hard up until the last minute to be ready for their January 31 opening. Their persistence and determination will surely be appreciated by ice castle visitors.

Old man winter threw another iceball at Christensen: Alberta experienced record cold this month, forcing the temporary closure of the ice castle in Edmonton for a whole week.

The earth is a beautiful, yet complex machine, upon which our lives depend.

While weather patterns do vary, the havoc that unseasonal weather has played on this business, along with the less-thanideal conditions our local farmers faced last summer, should remind us how sensitive and fragile our climate and environment really are.

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Pre-Emption 101

By Paula Hendrickson Contributor

When major news breaks, it can pre-empt some of our favorite shows.

Primetime series will usually be shown in their entirely, or rescheduled.

For instance, last week when WTVO pre-empted its regularly scheduled ABC lineup to broadcast the live “Evening for Hope” telethon benefitting the Rockford Rescue Mission, the channel told viewers the times those shows would air in the early morning hours.

The same doesn’t happen with daytime programs. That’s something a lot of daytime viewers discovered thanks to the recent impeachment hearings. The good

news for soap fans is that they can still watch new episodes online (or On Demand, if you have it). I caught up with a couple of Days of our Lives episodes on nbc.com, but when I decided to watch a new General Hospital episode I realized that ABC hadn’t even scheduled new episodes for the first week or so of the hearings. (That ended last week, so I caught a couple of episodes via abc.com.)

I don’t follow The Young and the Restless or The Bold and the Beautiful, but you can watch those daytime dramas on cbs.com just as easily. Click “shows,” then “daytime,” then select any or all of their daytime programs.

Since soaps are rarely repeated, streaming technology is a boon to soap fans. In

the old days, if you missed an episode you missed it forever. Whenever a breaking news story would cut into a soap, TV stations were flooded with complaints by fans who were more invested in “lives” of fictional characters than in real life events.

When I was in college, there was a big TV in the student center where kids would hang out between classes and watch TV. This one freshman seemed to be there every time I walked by. One time a group of athletes were watching a basketball game or something when she arrived to watch her “story.” She ignored the athletes wishes and without asking she switched the TV to her soap. The athletes reacted, saying they were there first so she better turn the

game back on. Undeterred – and utterly unaware of how selfish she was being – the girl ,who was half the size of the smallest athletes there, said she watches her show every day and can’t miss it. When one of the athletes got up to change the channel, she burst into tears.

I didn’t stick around to see how the situation was resolved, but not long thereafter another casual soap viewer told me that girl had been banned from the TV area.

That anecdote is my way of reminding soap fans to keep things in perspective. And if you really can’t go a day or two without watching your favorite soap, the networks have your back.

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Our Energy Future

By Allen Penticoff Columnist

I will begin with the ending, “Atomic energy is good.” Great even. We need it to power a clean future.

If you agree with that statement, you may go read something else, for the many words to follow will be deployed to inform, illuminate and convince folks the above statement is true. Or, if simply curious, read on.

Throughout my discourse I will refer to power generated by the fission of atoms as “atomic energy.” This is synonymous with “nuclear energy,” the difference being that the word nuclear has attached to it negative

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fear and opposition to nuclear power – and it is based on presumption and ignorance, rather than empirical science.

We are surrounded by radiation. It cannot be avoided. In fact, there would be no life on Earth if not for radiation from our sun. It is in our ground, it is in our food, the very air we breathe. We have visions of what our two nuclear explosions did to the people living in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and we have tested bombs that make those explosions look like cheap firecrackers. Oh-yes, radiation on that scale can be awful, but it was not radiation that destroyed those cities – it was the blast – the heat and the shock wave created by the explosion. Today Hiroshima and Nagasaki have rebuilt on ground zero.

The radiation has dissipated enough to be safe to live there. Many people survived the high radiation exposures (our bodies can fix radiation damage to a certain degree). Japan embraces (somewhat reluctantly) nuclear power. They have little choice as they have few natural energy sources.

Much angst is made of the half-life of radiation. That radioactive things, like the unused uranium from our powerplants is radioactive forever. Can’t get near it. Sort of true - yet a material with a long half-life is actually less dangerous than one with a short half-life. The latter is releasing its radioactive particles quickly – sort of a small explosion of radiation. This is the stuff to handle carefully. Yet some of it is needed in medicine to kill cancer in our bodies or to trace a path to an obstruction.

Deep space probes use it for power. This intense radiation is useful. And oddly, there is not enough of it to meet the demand.

The man who patented nuclear power, Alvin M. Weinberg, realized early on

that light-water reactors (considered Generation 1) using uranium were not the best way to produce power – but Admiral Rickover chose the light-water reactors for the U.S. Navy ships and submarines – so that became the path we took. Weinberg knew there was better potential in use of abundant Thorium. Again, the U.S. military was concerned with the Cold War and was looking to design a nuclear-powered airplane that could stay aloft with nuclear bombs for long periods of time or travel great distances unrefueled. Weinberg knew that such a notion was impractical, but took the government’s money so he could work on building the kind of reactor he knew was possible. In 1954 an experimental molten salt reactor (MSR) was operational, intended for the nuclear-airplane project.

An operating reactor was installed in an aircraft, but not propelling it during shielding tests. Two competing designs were worked on and were finding some success, when the introduction of intercontinental ballistic missiles doomed and cancelled the project after spending a billion dollars on it.

That money was not really wasted - it proved Weinberg’s theories. So, another experimental MSRE was built and made operational at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 1965. It remained operational at full power until 1969. Both it and the aircraft reactor had highly-enriched uranium cores, but were using different methods of moderation and cooling considered safer than what is needed for light-water reactors.

To be continued… (In the meantime – the Chicago Auto Show starts February 11th - go have some indoor winter fun.)

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Stock Market

Tech stocks lead indexes broadly higher, Nasdaq sets record

By Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga Associated Press

Technology companies led a broad rally on Wall Street Tuesday that drove the Dow Jones Industrial Average more than 400 points higher and gave the S&P 500 its best day in more than five months.

The gains also pushed the tech-heavy Nasdaq to an all-time high and added to a solid start to February for the broader market after a downbeat January.

Investors welcomed a decision by China’s central bank to inject $57 billion into its markets. The move is the latest step by Beijing to soften the financial blow of the recent virus outbreak. Worries about the potential global economic impact of a protracted outbreak rattled markets in recent weeks, erasing the S&P 500’s gains last month.

“If China’s going to do what they can to support their markets, then maybe we don’t have as much cause for concern for our markets,” said Willie Delwiche, investment strategist at Baird.

Apple and Microsoft were among the tech-sector standouts. Like other major technology companies, they rely heavily on doing business with China. Health care, industrial, financial stocks also notched solid gains.

Utilities, real estate companies and other safe-play assets lagged the market as investors became more comfortable taking on risk. Prices for U.S. government bonds fell sharply, sending yields higher, and the price of gold also fell.

The S&P 500 index rose 48.67 points, or 1.5%, to 3,297.59. It was the index’s biggest single-day gain since early August. The Dow climbed 407.82 points, or 1.4%, to 28,807.63.

The Nasdaq gained 194.57 points, or 2.1%, to 9,467.97, a record high. The Russell 2000 index of smaller company stocks picked up 24.56 points, or 1.5%, to 1,656.77.

China’s latest measure to shore up its markets follows an announcement from Monday that the government would put $173 billion into its markets as they reopened from an extended break.

The world’s second-largest economy is in a lockdown that is threatening economic growth there and globally. More companies, including Sony, are warning investors of a potential hit to revenue and profit because of the virus. More than 20,000 cases have been confirmed globally, along with over 400 deaths. The cases have been mostly in China.

The moves by China signal to investors around the globe that the country’s leader-

ship is doing what it can to provide liquidity to their economy, Delwiche said.

“That limits some of the worst-case views that were out there from a financial perspective,” he said.

The bond market was also signaling more confidence among investors Tuesday.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury jumped to 1.60% from 1.52% late Monday. Perhaps more importantly, the 10-year yield also jumped above the three-month Treasury yield of 1.56%.

The leapfrog move silenced a recession warning that had been ringing in the bond market, at least for now. Yields for shortterm Treasurys are rarely higher than for longer-term Treasurys, and when it does happen, a rule of thumb says a recession may be on the way in about a year or so. This recession warning signal, which has a fairly accurate but not perfect history, had begun flashing in recent days on worries about the virus for the first time since October.

Rising expectations of further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve may have also helped lift stocks. Investors now foresee an overwhelming likelihood of at least one Fed rate cut this year, with nearly half expecting two cuts, according to data from CME Group.

The Fed has recently indicated that it’s comfortable with rates at their current level. But traders seem to expect that economic anxiety and damage resulting from China’s viral outbreak will lead the Fed to further ease borrowing rates.

Wall Street continued to assess another busy round of corporate earnings Tuesday.

Ralph Lauren jumped 9.2% and Clorox gained 5% after reporting solid financial results. Shares in Google’s parent, Alphabet, dropped 2.5% after the company gave investors a disappointing revenue report.

Traders also continued to drive up shares in Tesla, pushing the stock 13.7% higher , following a 19.9% surge on Monday. The electric vehicle make r reported strong fourth-quarter sales last week and its second-straight quarterly profit. The stock is now up more than twofold since the start of the year.

Shares in eBay jumped 8.8% after The Wall Street Journal reported that the owner of the New York Stock Exchange has offered to buy the online marketplace for more than $30 billion, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. The owner of the NYSE, Intercontinental Exchange, slumped 7.4%.

Cruise ship operators steamed forward as Royal Caribbean climbed 1.3% after taking tougher measures to screen

and restrict passengers amid the virus outbreak, including cancelling eight cruises in China. The cruise line also gave Wall Street a solid quarterly earnings report and profit forecast for the new fiscal year. Carnival rose 1.9% and Norwegian Cruise Line gained 1%.

Benchmark crude oil fell 50 cents to settle at $49.61 a barrel. Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped 49 cents to close at $53.96 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline

fell 3 cents to $1.44 per gallon. Heating oil was unchanged at $1.58 per gallon. Natural gas rose 5 cents to $1.87 per 1,000 cubic feet.

Gold fell $26.80 to $1,550.40 per ounce, silver fell 11 cents to $17.53 per ounce and copper rose 4 cents to $2.55 per pound.

The dollar rose to 109.51 Japanese yen from 108.67 yen on Monday. The euro weakened to $1.1042 from $1.1063.

Markets in Europe and Asia finished higher.

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Sequestering carbon through agriculture Understanding the role of pollination

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

One of the factors in growing great fruits and vegetables that we do not consider is how reliant we are on pollination. Without pollination, your fruits and vegetables would not produce. You depend on pollination in order to have pumpkins to carve, tomatoes to preserve, and sweet corn to grill.

Pollination is the sexual reproduction process known as fertilization in which pollen is transferred from the male part of the flower to the female part. Plants need this in order to develop fruits and seeds. There are two types of pollination: self-pollination and cross-pollination.

Self-pollination is happening in the same flower while cross-pollination is occurring with two di�erent flowers.

For the pollen to make it to the female part of the flower, it has to move. Wind is used to pollinate some crops like sweet corn and peaches. The main mover of pollen are pollinators like insects with this group of pollinators moving the majority of pollen for our fruits/vegetables; 85% of flowering plants require an insect to move pollen in order for pollination to occur.

The reason for a flower’s color, smell, shape, and nectar is to attract pollinators.

Nectar contains sugar while the pollen has protein they may need. The nectar is thought of as a reward for the pollinator.

As the pollinator tries to reach the nectar, it rubs up against the pollen and then deposits the pollen on the female part of the flower for pollination to occur.

If you think about the di�erent shapes/ colors/smell of flowers from fruits and vegetables in your garden, you start to see there is a reason if they depend on a pollinator. The flower of sweet corn is designed for wind pollination so its flower looks starkly di�erent than a pumpkin flower with it’s orange/yellow color, larger size, and shape.

Common pollinators are bees (honey, sweat, bumble, carpenter), moths, butterflies, flies, and others. Every insect pollinator tends to be attracted to certain types of flowers based on the flowers’ color/shape/smell.

If you want to attract more pollinators to your garden next summer, there are strategies you can implement. Create an inviting habitat with a mixture of di�erent plants, flowers, and others. Provide a source of water. Allow for an untidy garden.

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As anticipated, Governor J.B, Pritzker’s State of the State address included adopting clean energy legislation that reduces carbon pollution, promotes renewable energy and accelerates electrification of our transportation sector. He acknowledged the e�ects of climate change indicating it became obvious in Illinois this past year as we experienced a polar vortex, floods, record high lake levels and emergency declarations in more than a third of Illinois’ counties.

His presentation is consistent with his campaign promises; the details await legislative actions in this spring’s legislative session. Renewable energy installations are growing in Illinois and should continue based on the Governor’s advocacy of them.

But there is no reason to wait for additional state legislation to install a solar system as existing federal and state incentives are already in place so the costs of solar systems are competitive with existing sources of electricity.

Solar panel installations are clearly on the rise in Illinois. Schaumburg illustrates how more solar installations are appearing on roofs within communities. Martha Dooley, the community’s landscape and community planner, reported that two years ago only three private buildings had solar panels. Since then the community has issued permits for more than 100 homes and five commercial sites.

While falling costs of solar systems along with federal and state incentives help stimulate interests, she indicates that simplifying the permitting process helps facilitate the installations. She credits the Department of Energy Program, SolSmart, for providing guidelines on how to simplify the solar permitting process to cut the time and cost of securing a permit.

Global e�orts increasing the role of renewable energy, e�ciency and electric vehicles, while admirable, so far have failed to keep up with increases in energy demand and carbon emissions as the global economy remains dependent on fossil fuels.

Electrical demand represents only about 20% of total energy consumption.

Existing carbon reduction approaches are primarily directed at the electrical sector but other opportunities exist to cut

carbon emissions by focusing on biological solutions.

Replanting large number of trees is frequently mentioned as a desirable strategy for absorbing and storing carbon.

At an economically appropriate time the planted trees would be cut down and used as fuel for power plants and industrial uses. However, this releases the carbon to the atmosphere unless it is captured and stored underground.

Another biological approach challenges the dominant industrial agricultural model of farming which relies on planting a single crop of either corn, soybeans or wheat utilizing large amounts of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides which have increased yields but contribute to environmental deterioration including climate change.

In his book Kiss the Ground Josh Tickell explains how changing what we eat and how it is produced could be helpful in reducing carbon levels in the atmosphere if we farm in a way which returns carbon to the soil. A variety of approaches to return carbon to the soil include planting trees, managing herd grazing, utilizing animal waste as compost, planting cover crops and by practicing “no till” agriculture.

Some scientists and agricultural policy advocates such as the former Minister of Agriculture of France Stephen Le Foil suggest that if implemented on a wide enough scale simple actions like reduced tillage and planting cover crops could store the same amount of carbon released to the atmosphere in a year as released from human activities.

Advocates of his approach, known as biosequestration, claim that plants and microbes if properly managed can sequester carbon in the soil for long periods of time. Carbon is present in all living things and when plants and animals die and decompose they add to the topsoil.

Plants excrete carbon through their roots and nourish microorganisms eventually depositing carbon deep into the soil.

With erratic weather patterns being linked to climate change and expected to become the new normal, agricultural practices will have to adapt to the new conditions. If storing carbon in the soil becomes part of the potential solutions to climate, dietary changes are likely to follow.

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Planning for Vacation (or Staycation!)

By Elizabeth Miller Rockford Area CVB

If you know me, then you know I’m a planner. I like to know what’s going on well in advance so I can be prepared. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a good spur-of-themoment activity every now and again, but for the big stuff, I need to have a plan. Like planning for a trip or vacation!

A couple years ago, my husband and I decided to plan a trip to Washington DC. Since there is a lot to do in DC, I wanted to make sure our long weekend trip was packed full of everything we wanted to see…so I legitimately had an itinerary for each day we were there. Was it excessive?

Maybe. Was it helpful? Most definitely.

Taking trips and vacations is important (whether you’re a planner like me or not). And what a better time to start planning for your next big vacation than around National Plan For Vacation Day! This national day is held every year on the last Tuesday in January. Did you know that in 2018, American workers let 768 million vacation days go unused?

Those days could have been used to do so many amazing things! Let’s not let our days go unused this year and start planning now!

When I say that we need to plan for our next big vacation, it doesn’t have to be as intimidating (or expensive) as you’re thinking! Staycations right in your own city can be just as fulfilling! Here are a few staycation options if you’re looking for a quick and easy (not-so) getaway.

When you want something tropical:

A trip to a warmer climate when it’s still freezing outside sounds amazing. But you don’t have to go too far for it! Take a day and visit Nicholas Conservatory right here in Rockford. If you’re wearing your winter coat when you visit, do yourself a favor and hang it up before you walk into the exhibit area, because once you walk in, it’s a balmy

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Rock Cut State Park 70+ degrees and it’s heavenly. Spend some time exploring the unique plants and flowers and soak in the heat. When you’re done, drive downtown and have a meal at LimaMar. The eclectic menu options are all intriguing and will make you feel like you’re on vacation in another country trying the food at a local restaurant.

When you want to find your zen:

Once spring rolls around (we’re planning in advance you know!), take away the stresses of everyday life by making a trip to Anderson Japanese Gardens. A stroll around the gardens helps clear your mind and calms your worries. Once you’ve spent some time there, keep the good vibes flowing by making a trip to Forest City Float to experience one of their Float Pods.

You’ll float effortlessly in the water in the pod and it will feel like all your troubles are just washing away.

When you have little ones:

You’re not the only one you have to worry

about when it comes to vacations. Little ones need to have fun too! No matter what the weather looks like outside, you can always have a blast with kids of all ages at Discovery Center Museum and Burpee Museum (conveniently in the same building complex). I loved these museums as a kid, and I can’t wait to take my son when he’s a little bit older. Once you’ve had a day of fun and exploration, make a trip up to Rockton and treat the kids (and yourself!) to some delicious scoops of ice cream at Dairyhaus.

When you’re looking for adventure:

You can have adventures year-round at Rock Cut State Park! Grab your cross-country skis or snowshoes for the winter, or in the summer, get ready for some hiking, biking and kayaking all season long! If you’re adventuring in the summer, make sure you also take a trip out to West Rock Wake Park to try your hand at wakeboarding! No boats neces-

sary, just grab onto the cable and you’ll be whisked away! (Don’t worry if you’re hesitant about it. I’ve tried it, and if I can do it, anyone can!)

When you want to be fancy:

Sometimes you just need a day with your significant other or friends and you want to put on some nice clothes and feel a little fancy. Take a staycation day here in the Rockford region and pay a visit to the Rockford Art Museum. They continually have world-class exhibits at the museum, so anytime you go, you’ll get to see some amazing art. After visiting the museum, head over to Legacy for a delicious steak dinner. But don’t fill up on the entrée!

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Ongoing Open Stage at Mandalay Lounge - Monday-Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. 200 North Church Street.

Mary’s Place - 602 N. Madison St. Open Stage, Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 p.m.-close; Karaoke, Wed. 9:30 p.m.-close.

Bruce L. Warden - For listening & dining every Friday and Saturday 5-9 p.m. at Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St. Friday, February 7 Sonic Disruptions: Buisch and Hogin - Rockford Art Museum (RAM) opens new art exhibition Sonic Disruptions: Buisch and Hogin with a free public opening from 7-8:30 p.m. at RAM, located inside the Riverfront Museum Park building at 711 North Main Street in downtown Rockford, Illinois. The exhibition remains on view through May 25. Sonic Disruptions features Derrick Buisch and Laurie Hogin who use color, imagery, narrative and symbols to stimulate our senses and challenge our perceptions. Buisch is an art professor at the University of Wisconsin while Hogin is Associate Director and Director of Graduate Studies at the School of Art and Design at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, and both are represented in the Rockford Art Museum Permanent Collection.

Also featured in this 15-week major exhibition is a custom-designed playlist and reading list of the artists’ favorite music and books, and

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Dan Maguire - From 7-9 p.m. Dan Maguire will be live at Rockford Listening Room, 201 7th Street.

Accompanied by John Kielty on harmonica and vocals, and Lucy Brearley on backing vocals, this is a night of music not to miss. Dan’s warm, jazzy rock and roll will put you in the mood to sway along, or kick back, put your feet up and tap your fingers. This is a free show at Rockford Listening Room, “ an intimate venue that seats approximately 55 people. With a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, audiences feel as much a part of the performances as the musicians do.

Concerts feel more like a private performance at someone’s home.” For more information visit rockfordlisteningroom.com/ Friday, February 7-Saturday, February 8 Bertie Steps Out - The AE Radio Players are back, with another faux radio performance, filled with laughs and romance just in time for Valentines Day. Bertie Steps Out is adapted by local playwright Margaret Raether from the works British humorist P.G. Wodehouse and is a prequel to Jeeves Saves the Day which is Artists’ Ensemble Theater’s final production of this season, running from May 7-24. In Bertie Steps Out, Jeeves tells the epic tale of the time he went on holiday and his employer, Bertie Wooster, was left to his own devices.

As Bertie himself puts it, “It’s only for two weeks. What could possibly go wrong?” Bertie Steps Out will be performed in the Cheek Theatre in the Clark Arts Center at Rockford University. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. both nights. There are no tickets to purchase.

This is a pay-what-you-can-performance.

For more information call the AE box office 815-394-5004.

Saturday, February 8 Jazz After 5 - Performing from 5-7:30 p.m. at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Free admission.

Friday, February 14 Trinadora & Christine Swanberg - Performing Love poems and poetry for Valentines Day at Rockford Listening Room, 201 7th St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., performance from 7-9 p.m. Free admission, listeners encouraged to make donations to go to the musicians. Light refreshments are typically available. For more information call 815-621-9417.

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Thursday, February 6 Wander at the Wetland - The public is invited to help NLI kick off the 20th Anniversary celebration of Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Rd., in Rockton, by attending Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike. Come anytime between 4:30-8 p.m. NLI will hold this FREE outdoor winter event for all ages with or without snow.

Experience the winter landscape of the prairie and wetland when you take a hike, snowshoe or ski the trail lit by hundreds of luminaries. You can head out on the trail on your own or follow a tour guide who will tell you about Natural Land Institute and Nygren Wetland. Places to warm up include the winter themed greenhouse with hot cocoa and snacks and two bonfires. Snowshoes will be available to rent for a $10 donation to NLI and are sponsored by Rocktown Adventures.

You may also bring your own snowshoes or skis.

Please register for this free event by Wed., Feb. 5 online at: https://www.naturalland.org/event/ wander-at-the-wetland-full-moon-snowshoehike-2/?instance_id=2659 or call 815-964-6666 for more information and to register.

Saturday, February 8 Galentine’s Day - Join us for the second annual Galentine’s Day Party. Grab your best girlfriends and join us for a fun night of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, raffles and great music all while supporting the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation. Get your tickets in advance. Ticket price will increase at the door. This is a 21 and over event.Proceeds benefit the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation helping young adults battling cancer. Tickets available online, 97ZOK Studio during office hours and at 510 Threads Fashion Boutque-downtown Rockford. Event takes place from 6-10 pm at Prairie Street Brewing Company, 200 Prairie St. Straight from the Heart Blood Drive - The Rock River Valley Blood Center, Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall and Q98.5 will host the annual Straight from the Heart blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, 7070 Cherryvale N. Blvd. Q98.5 will be broadcasting live at the event from 8 a.m. to noon. The first 98 donors will receive an exclusive T-shirt and refreshments will be available for all donors. All registered donors also will be entered into a drawing for Blake Shelton concert tickets for his March 16 show at Allstate Arena.

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Sunday, February 9 Chocolate Sundae Sunday - Chocolate and ice cream are all mixed up together for this afternoon of fun when Discovery Center hosts its annual Valentine’s treat, Chocolate Sundae Sunday, scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. at Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. Families will have fun creating and eating their own ice cream sundae concoctions with all the fixings. Children can go artsy-craftsy at the valentine-creation station as well as rank their chocoholic tendencies!

Admission for general public is $3 per person; Members are $2. Admission to the Museum is separate, but not necessary to only attend Chocolate Sundae Sunday. Chocolate Sundae Sunday is sponsored by Dean Foods and in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

Saturday, February 15 Amazon Bestseller Sheri Poe-Pape Barnes and Noble Children’s Book Signing - Six-time Award Winning Children’s Book Author, Sheri Poe-Pape, will be at Barnes and Noble at Cherryvale Mall for a book signing from 1-3 p.m. Event will include an author reading, sales and book signing. For boys and girls ages 3-8.

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49th Annual Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show WHEN Friday, February 7 - Sunday, February 9 (Friday 3 - 8 p.m. / Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. / Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

WHERE Mercyhealth Sportscore Two New 2020 boats, boating equipment, motors, and trailers will be exhibited at the 49th annual show. The show will also have charters and guide services to book your next fishing trip.

Galentine’s Day WHEN Friday, February 7 (6 - 10:30 p.m.)

WHERE Prairie Street Brewing Co. Join us for a FUN evening of “Ladies Celebrating Ladies.” Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, a photobooth, raffles, cash bar, and more. The night ends with a live performance from Boy Band Review at 9 p.m.

Proceeds from the event benefit Nik’s Wish, The Nikolas Ritstchel Foundation, which is a local, all volunteer 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to bring joy to young adults, and their loved ones, fighting cancer.

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WHERE Discovery Center Museum Scoop up a scrumptious treat during this delicious event where you can select your own sundae toppings!

Vote for your candy and rank your chocolate tendencies while delighting in some toe-tapping music from local ensembles. Then come to the craft corner to design a dazzling Valentine!

The Purple Madness: The Ultimate Prince Tribute WHEN Sunday, February 9 (7:30 p.m.)

WHERE Coronado Performing Arts Center Atlanta-native Bobby Miller perfectly recreates the sights and sounds of the artist Prince, performing with great honor and utmost reverence for the now-deceased musician.

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6 TIPS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A LOVED ONE WITH HEARING LOSS You don’t need a couples’ therapist to tell you that erm good communication is key to a successful long-te relationship.

Eliminate background noise The dog is barking, the TV V is on full blast and the neighbor is mowing the lawn outside. Background noise can aff ffect f how much your hard-of-hearing partner hears what you’re saying. If you need to have a conversation, turn off fff as many aural distractions as you can and find a spot with little or no ambient noise.

Change your words Some words and sentences are easier to hear than others — not just the message, but the sound of the actual words themselves. If your partner doesn’t hear you the first time, try rephrasing your sentence and using words with more precise or distinct pronunciations. Speak slowly and clearly and at a natural volume so your voice doesn’t distort.

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Being able to openly express your thoughts and fee elings to you ur o what your loved partner is just as important as being able to listen to one has to say in return and acknowledging it with understandiing and compassion.

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Tap into your empathetic side

Walking in your partner’s shoes can be a great first step in eriencing, an nd understanding any problem a person might be expe fferent. f What’s it like to hear the e way they do? hearing loss is no diff an all be parrt of Frustration, stress, missed conversations — they ca hearing loss. Learning a bit about what that’s like is a good firstt step estions abou ut to increasing your patience and care. Ask them que what it’s like or try a more technological approach by finding an n app that simulates hearing loss.

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Your facial expressions and hand gestures are an im mportant part of oss or not. Good communication whether your partner has hearing lo e seen in your communication goes beyond words to what can be d make eyes. Be sure to have conversations facing your lovved one and her room, eiither. sure your mouth is uncovered. Don’t call from anoth You might not get a response at all, depending on how severe the hearing loss.

It’s easy to just throw up your hands and say, “Oh, never mind!” when you don’t feel like your partner is hearing you, but don’t give up.

Do be patient and don’t make a big deal out of any accidental miscommunications that might arise.

Be involved in their hearing care Help your partner find solutions and treatment for their hearing loss by going to the appointments with their hearing care specialists.

Encourage them to get hearing tests regularly and help them choose and adjust to hearing aids or assisted listening devices.

After all, you know them and their lifestyle best, so your contribution is valuable, not just to your partner, but to their hearing healthcare professional, too. Write down all the important information given at the appointments, and stay up-to-date on all the latest options so you can ask questions. There are even classes for family members to help their loved ones adjust to hearing loss.

Communication is important in any relationship, and if your partner has hearing loss, your relationship will benefit from your active involvement and helping them take steps to improve their hearing.

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: TAURUS, GEMINI AND CANCER

DEATH NOTICES Thomas Pantojas 62 Rockford 1/27/2020 Christopher Larsen 49 Rockford 1/27/2020 Shirley Moore 83 Rockford 1/27/2020 James Swanson 82 Durand 1/27/2020 Christopher R. Hatf ield 61 Rockford 1/27/2020 Steven Shimp 65 Roscoe 1/27/2020 Wendell Richmond 92 Rockford 1/27/2020 Elene Hughes 95 Rockford 1/27/2020 Anna Guagliardo 93 Rockford 1/27/2020 Duane Olivier 79 Rockford 1/27/2020 Charles Snyder 94 Rockford 1/27/2020 Martha Lindstrom 96 Rockford 1/28/2020 Gladys Ortiz 64 Rockford 1/28/2020 Angela Salvi 98 Rockford 1/28/2020 Maurice McClaskey 81 Rockford 1/28/2020 Richard Peterson 90 Rockford 1/28/2020 Garry Capron 68 Rockford 1/28/2020 Charles Larson 67 South Beloit 1/28/2020 Barbara Turner 86 Rockton 1/28/2020 Pamenda Clark 74 Rockford 1/28/2020 Terry Smith 69 South Beloit 1/28/2020 Anthony Barmore 58 Rockford 1/28/2020 William Jackson 54 Rockford 1/28/2020 Avis Benning 96 Rockford 1/28/2020 Mary Musso 69 Rockford 1/28/2020 Dortha Sharkey 83 Rockford 1/29/2020 Adrianna Campos 19 Rockford 1/29/2020 Donald Bakkelund 99 Rockford 1/29/2020 Glenn Wentz 87 Rockford 1/29/2020 Sarah Powell 93 Rockford 1/29/2020 Frank Cacciapajlia 96 Rockford 1/29/2020 Kathy Stroud 44 Rockford 1/29/2020 Diana Keith 74 Rockford 1/29/2020 Jose Hernandez Nuno 73 Rockford 1/29/2020 Iris Roby 82 Rockford 1/29/2020 Suzanne Hollander 68 Rockford 1/30/2020 Larry Kendrick 44 Rockford 1/30/2020 Janet Freeman 69 Rockford 1/30/2020 Jack Eddy 81 Rockford 1/30/2020 Marlene Cammelot 83 Rockford 1/30/2020 Mona Richmond 66 Rockford 1/31/2020 Scott Fink 67 Rockford 1/31/2020 Vanessa Farrar 62 Rockford 1/31/2020 Philip Vella 78 Rockford 1/31/2020 Tanya Franklin 74 Rockford 1/31/2020 John Mehlbaum 71 Rockford 1/31/2020 Marshall Hungenes 85 Rockford 2/1/2020 Edward Libby 85 Rockford 2/1/2020 Louise Ritterskamp 95 Rockford 2/1/2020 Herbert Hofer 89 Loves Park 2/1/2020 Maria Salinas 67 South Beloit 2/1/2020 Amy Dikkers 42 Rockford 2/1/2020 Mabel Lichtenheld 95 Rockford 2/1/2020 Charles Thompson 59 Machesney Park 2/1/2020 Paul Dale 67 Rockford 2/1/2020 James Adams 79 Rockford 2/1/2020 Latosha Felton 34 Rockford 2/1/2020 John Hardenbrook 64 Rockford 2/1/2020 Robert Dusing 85 Rockford 2/2/2020 Wayne Heater 91 Rockford 2/2/2020 Florence Foster 81 Rockford 2/2/2020 Edward’ Brunsman 92 Rockford 2/2/2020 Carol Heidenreich 92 Machesney Park 2/2/2020 Carolyn Conrad 93 Rockford 2/2/2020 Barbara Taylor 63 Rockford 2/2/2020 Marjorie Oxford 91 Rockford 2/2/2020 Claudia Jones 69 Rockford 2/2/2020

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SCORPIO Your self­esteem will go up a notch, encouraging you to ac­ complish things you didn’t think possible in your professional and personal life. You’ll have the chance to make yourself look good and be recognized by your peers.

SAGITTARIUS Whether you’re single or not, you’ll fall in love at first sight, which will take over everything.

You’ll hear about a birth in the family, bringing great joy to all around you.

CAPRICORN Your circle of friends will get big­ ger. At work and in your per­ sonal life, you’ll be very chatty at the beginning of the week, which will allow you to place yourself on the forefront and make some important deals.

AQUARIUS Before making a big purchase, be sure to check your budget and make certain the thing you want is something you need.

With a little patience, you’ll be more satisfied and get a better price.

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PISCES Expect a hectic week that inclu­ des some unforeseen expenses.

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TAURUS There will be lots to talk about this week. At work, you’ll ex­ pand your client base and suc­ ceed in bringing your staff to­ gether to make things run more smoothly. Your suggestions and advice will be appreciated.

GEMINI Finances are a source of stress for many. Take the time to get in touch with the right people who can help you find practical solutions and give you a break.

CANCER You’re practically ready to con­ quer the world. You’ll undoubt­ edly have the inspiration to take on a stimulating professional or personal challenge.

LEO You appreciate good company and devote yourself to those you love. Some may take ad­ vantage of your good nature, and you’ll let them continue to for a while.

VIRGO It’ll be a stressful week for one reason or another. You’ll be mo­ tivated to take better care of yourself, if only by doing more exercise.

LIBRA Unforeseen circumstances can put you behind schedule. Leave some time between appoint­ ments to avoid stressing if things run late. This is an excellent time to strike out on your own.

SCORPIO Some friends will invite you to join them on a spontaneous trip.

Nothing brings you more joy than breaking up your winter routine and burying your feet in the warm sand.

SAGITTARIUS You’ll experience a whole range of emotions. You may clean up your circle of friends, as some of them are parasites who don’t deserve your time.

CAPRICORN You may be pressured to make a big decision. Before you do, however, you should take the time to gather all the available information so you can weigh the pros and cons.

AQUARIUS At work, you’ll find yourself with a mountain of urgent work to be completed. This situa­ tion may be stressful, but it’ll prove useful to your professio­ nal development.

PISCES Even if you prefer to remain on the sidelines, you’ll be in the spotlight this week. You’ll find yourself in a situation that re­ quires you to come out of your shell, such as on stage or in front of a crowd.

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Government Notices n n n INVITATION TO BID ELECTRICAL SERVICES BID NO.: 120-PW-011 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on February 27, 2020 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/open-bidsrfps/ 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.

11288R TRRT 2/5 n n n INVITATION TO BID HVAC SERVICES BID NO.: 120-PW-012 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on February 27, 2020 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/open-bidsrfps/ 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.

11287R TRRT 2/5 n n n INVITATION TO BID PLUMBING SERVICES BID NO.: 120-PW-013 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on March 02, 2020

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/open-bidsrfps/ 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.

11286R TRRT 2/5 n n n INVITATION TO BID ROOFING SERVICES BID NO.: 120-PW-014 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on March 02, 2020 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/open-bidsrfps/ 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.

11285R TRRT 2/5 n n n INVITATION TO BID FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM REPAIR AND INSPECTION SERVICES BID NO.: 120-PW-016 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on March 03, 2020 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/open-bidsrfps/ 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.

11284R TRRT 2/5 n n n INVITATION TO BID LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SERVICES BID NO.: 120-PW-015 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on March 03, 2020 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/open-bidsrfps/ 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.

11283R TRRT 2/5 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com.

The Rockford Park District is seeking qualified contractors to perform the annual district wide asphalt paving repair and replacement for 2020.

Bids will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 (Purchasing Dept (815) 969-4062).

The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to

accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District.

Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

Bid No. 20-2242 2020 Asphalt Paving at Various Rockford Park District Locations Pre-Bid Conference: Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 Bid Opening: Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 11257R TRRT 2/5 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, March 3, 2020 sealed submittals for IFB No. 2020 Washington Elementary School Chimney Stack Removal, 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 DemandStar.com can download packages at no cost from their web-site – www.

Demandstar.com.

Dated this 5th day of February 2020, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 11258R TRRT 2/5 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 25, 2020 sealed submittals for IFB No. 20-24 Interior Renovations at Bloom, Carlson, Fairview and Lewis Lemon Schools, 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 DemandStar.com can download packages at no cost from their web-site – www.

Demandstar.com.

Dated this 5th day of February 2020, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 11259R TRRT 2/5 n n n INVITATION TO BID PRIVATE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM BID NO.: 120-W-009 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on February 25, 2020 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/open-bidsrfps/ 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.

11260R TRRT 2/5 n n n INVITATION TO BID CONCRETE MATERIALS-2020 BID NO.: 120-W-010 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on February 25, 2020 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/open-bidsrfps/ 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.

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Public Notices n n n TAX DEED NO. 2020 TX 2 FILED January 15, 2020 Duane Smith 2419 Sauber Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 Wintrust Bank, a division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A. 9700 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. 300 Rosemont, IL 60018 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE

County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 30, 2017 Certificate No. 201600459 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2016 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at XXXX Sauber Avenue, Rockford, IL Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) in Block Three (3) as designated upon the Plat of Fritz Carlson’s Sunset View Development, being a Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, in Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 20 of Plats on page 73, in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-11-301-013 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2020.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2020 This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on July 24, 2020 at 9:30, a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2020, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

INVESTMENTS GROUP OF ROCKFORD, Purchaser By: /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Its Attorney 11216R TRRT 2/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Landscaping business in said County and State under the name of Marco Landscape Services at the following post office addresses: 5307 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marco Antonio Sanchez SIGNED: Marco Antonio Sanchez 1/15/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11220R TRRT 2/5

n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Event design studio & social cafe bookings for decorations & events business in said County and State under the name of Janene’s at the following post office addresses: 607 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Janene Stephenson SIGNED: Janene Stephenson 1/17/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 11223R TRRT 2/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Event designer planning business in said County and State under the name of Rosy’s Event Decor at the following post office addresses: 1416 Banks St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rosa Flores SIGNED: Rosa Flores 1/15/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 11217R TRRT 2/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Remodeling and home repair business in said County and State under the name of Quality Remodeling and Home Repair at the following post office addresses: 2333 8th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christopher Artz SIGNED: Christopher Artz 1/3/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11221R TRRT 2/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Photography business in said County and State under the name of Alluring Stills at the following post office addresses: 1924 Kings Highway, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Taylor Reinke SIGNED: Taylor Reinke 1/23/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11247R TRRT 2/12 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 Financial Lending business in said County and State under the name of Fund Smart Financial at the following post office addresses: 2205 S. Perryville Rd.,

Suite 211, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joshua Thurman SIGNED: Joshua Thurman 1/22/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11244R TRRT 2/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: HONGKHAM SISAVATH Current Name Case Number 20-MR-43 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Hongkham Sisavath to the new name of: Moi Huang Sisavath.

The court date will be held: on March 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Hongkham Sisavath Current Name 11213R TRRT 2/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Repair & Replace Concrete business in said County and State under the name of Roger Millsap Repair & Replace Concrete Service at the following post office addresses: 8026 Amber Drive, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Roger Millsap SIGNED: Roger Millsap 1/15/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11218R TRRT 2/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: IZACK DAVID WAYMAN Current Name Case Number 19-MR-1264 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Izack David Wayman to the new name of: Izack Robert Foster.

The court date will be held: on March 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Izack David Wayman Current Name 11263R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Hair salon business in said County and State under the name of Blown Away Hair Salon at the following post office addresses: 1623 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alexandra Isom SIGNED: Alexandra Isom 1/15/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11219R TRRT 2/5

February 5, 2020 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DITER FLORES-NOGUEDA et al Defendant 2019-CH-0000447 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 10, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 5, 2020, 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: LOT SEVENTY-TWO (72) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 4 PINE MANOR SUBDIVISION, PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 239 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3121 BAVARIAN LANE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-06476-032 The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. 14-19-06610 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2019-CH0000447 TJSC#: 39-6651 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.

I3143797 P11230R TRRT 2/12 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.ARETHA GASTON A/K/A ARETHA ROBINSON Defendant 19 CH 0000343 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 6, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 9, 2020, 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: LOT TWENTY-FOUR (24) AND THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF LOT TWENTY-THREE (23) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE NEW PLAT OF WYMANS ADDITION TO ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS) ON PAGE 132 IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 504 LINCOLN AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102

Property Index No. 11-27451-008 The real estate is improved with a tan vinyl siding, two story single family home with a detached two car garage.

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.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 253295 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 0000343 TJSC#: 39-7824 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.

I3143656 P11231R TRRT 2/12 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PINGORA LOAN SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF THOMAS A SEGALLA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2019CH0000781 3502 NORTH CHURCH STREET ROCKFORD, IL 61103 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Thomas A Segalla, if any defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT ONE(1), TWO(2) AND THREE(3) IN BLOCK SIX(6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTH TOWN HEIGHTS ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 10 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE LINE DIVIDING SAID LOTS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 3502 North Church Street Rockford, IL61103 and which said Mortgage was made by, Thomas A Segalla Mortgagor(s), to Alpine Bank & Trust Co. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20101043819; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before February 28, 2020, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. 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.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED

FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 271510-207080 I3143869 P11232R TRRT 2/12 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 CLARA B. PRIOLA, Deceased.

No. 2020-P-17 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CLARA B. PRIOLA. Letters of Office were issued on January 21, 2020 to Regina O’Malley of Rockford, Illinois, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Robert A. Fredrickson, 2902 McFarland Rd., Suite 400, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 29, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18 3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: January 22, 2020. /S/ Regina O’Malley, Executor ROBERT A. FREDRICKSON, #00868469 Attorney for Estate Reno & Zahm LLP 2902 McFarland Rd., Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 815-987-4050 11238R TRRT 2/12 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: CURTIS A. HILL, Deceased.

Case No.: 2019-P-535 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CURTIS A. HILL, who died on August 21, 2019. Letters of Office were issued on January 13, 2020, to RAY E. HILL, JR., 37263 Pine Cone Dr., Menahga, MN 56464, who is the Independent Administrator of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is FRANKLIN J. EUBANK, JR., 126 N. Church Street, Rockford, IL 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 5, 2020, 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 estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Divi-

sion, 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: January 23, 2020 RAY E. HILL, JR., Independent Administrator of the Estate of CURTIS A. HILL, Deceased BY: /s/ Franklin J. Eubank, JR., FRANKLIN J. EUBANK, JR., Attorney at Law His Attorney 11239R TRRT 2/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: THELMA V. WONDER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2019 P 586 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Thelma V. Wonder. Letters of Office were issued on January 13, 2020 to Judy Toney who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy F. Horning, 3400 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 30, 2020 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk – Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.

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

Dated: January 24, 2020 Judy Toney, Executor of the Estate of Thelma V. Wonder, Deceased Timothy F. Horning (#973) MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 North Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 636-9300 11240R TRRT 2/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHN MCNEELY Deceased.

CASE NO. 2019 P 525 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of John McNeely. Letters of Office were issued on January 13, 2020 to Linda McNeely who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy F. Horning, 3400 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 30, 2020 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk – Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Di-

vision, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: January 27, 2020 Linda McNeely, Executor of the Estate of John McNeely, Deceased Timothy F. Horning (#973) MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 North Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 636-9300 thmeyerhorning@aol.com 11241R TRRT 2/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: WILLIAM J. YANKAITIS Deceased.

CASE NO. 2019 P 587 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of William J. Yankaitis. Letters of Office were issued on January 13, 2020 to Jacob Yankaitis and Amanda Yankaitis who are the Co-Administrators of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is Timothy F. Horning, 3400 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 30, 2020 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk – Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.

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

Dated: January 27, 2020 Jacob Yankaitis and Amanda Yankaitis, Co-Administrators of the Estate of William J. Yankaitis, Deceased Timothy F. Horning (#973) MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 North Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 636-9300 thmeyerhorning@aol.com 11242R TRRT 2/12 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: JOSE MONTUFAR, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017 P 475 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JOSE MONTUFAR. Letters of Office were issued on October 27, 2017 to ALEJANDRO GUEVARA, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Tyler M. Crosby, Crosby Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 29, 2020 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

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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. /s/ Tyler M. Crosby Tyler M. Crosby Attorney for Admnistrator Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Tyler M. Crosby 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 11243R TRRT 2/12 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: MARILYN JOANNA SANDSTROM, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2020-P-15 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARILYN JOANNA SANDSTROM. Letters of Office were issued on the 21st day of January, 2020, to ESTHER JAYE POPP, 2606 Green Apple Lane, Rockford, Illinois 61107 who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, of Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., 308 West State Street, Suite 210, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 29, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: January 27, 2020 By: /s/ George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos — ARDC #6210622 HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 308 West State Street, Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-962-0044 Fax: 815-962-6250 george@hampiloslaw.com 11249R TRRT 2/12 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 Woodworking business using a CNC router and other equipment business in said County and State under the name of Skimonkey Studios at the following post office addresses: 7337 Shillington Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael Congdon SIGNED: Michael Congdon 1/24/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 11250R TRRT 2/12

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The Rock River Times. February 5, 2020

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS GREENWICH REVOLVING TRUST BY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.JESUS MEDRANO A/K/A JESUS J MEDRANO et al Defendant 19 CH 0000456 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 10, 2020, 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: LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF J.B. WHITEHEAD’S SECOND ADDITION, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 12 OF PLATS ON PAGE 42 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1016 BLAKE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27134-004 The real estate is improved with a single family home with a one car garage.

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.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 270548 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 0000456 TJSC#: 39-7485 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.

I3144330 P11255R TRRT 2/19 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.CARRIE MCCALLUM et al Defendant 2019-CH-0000629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 16, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 26, 2020, 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: UNIT 6-1 OF LAKE SHORE CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED UPON A SURVEY OF CERTAIN LOTS OR PARTS THEREOF IN PLAT NUMBER 1 OF COOLING SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45, NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK OF 40 OF PLATS ON PAGE 128A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS; (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS ‘’PARCEL’’), WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’A’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS DOCUMENT NO. 0344164 AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN SAID PARCEL (EXCEPTING FROM SAID PARCEL ALL THE PROPERTY AND SPACE COMPRISING ALL UNITS THEREOF AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND SURVEY); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7280 N ALPINE RD. APT 1, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 Property Index No. 08-32377-007 The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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. 14-19-08842 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2019-CH0000629 TJSC#: 40-478 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.

I3143933 P11256R TRRT 2/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2020 TX 1 FILED January 15, 2020 Latreece Nealon 1714 N. Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 Occupants 1714 N. Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 30, 2017 Certificate No. 201600630 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2016 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 1714 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot One (1) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Glenny and Upson’s Subdivision, being a Subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 15, in Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 3 of Plats on page 33, in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-15-276-059 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2020.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2020 This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on July 24, 2020 at 9:30, a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at

that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2020, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

INVESTMENTS GROUP OF ROCKFORD, Purchaser By: /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Its Attorney 11228R TRRT 2/5 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 Sylvia A. Goff.

Deceased.

Case No.: 2013 P 505 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Sylvia A. Goff. Letters of Office were issued on November 26.

2013 to William M. Goff. who is the Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Michael Jon Shalbrack.

HolmstromKennedyPC. 800 North Church Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before July 22, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication. or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors. if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act. 1975 as amended. whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division, at the Winnebago County Courthouse. 400 West State Street.

Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the Estate legal representative. or both. 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 https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www. illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. asp or talk with vour local circuit clerk’s office.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: January 20, 2020.

William M. Goft, Independent Executor of the Estate of Sylvia A. Goff. Deceased.

By: HolmstromKennedy PC By: /s/ Michael Jon Shalbrack Michael Jon Shalbrack, One of its attorneys Attorney Michael Jon Shalbrack - ARDC #: 6188198 Attorney for the Estate HolmstromKennedyPC 800 North Church Street Rockford, IL 61103 Telephone: 815-962-7071 11214R TRRT 2/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Insurance inspections for independent agents - Both residential and commercial business in said County and State under the name of J M Reports at the following post office addresses: 14735 Joseph Parkway, South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real

full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeffrey MacDonald SIGNED: Jeffrey MacDonald 1/16/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 11222R TRRT 2/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Reiki, Astrology and Dream Synergy Consultation and Teaching business in said County and State under the name of TwinStars Synergy at the following post office addresses: 908 Lundvall Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ramona C. Wojtysiak SIGNED: Ramona C. Wojtysiak 1/21/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11224R TRRT 2/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE OF: CLARISSA GRACE YULIANTI, a female child.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY CASE NO. 2016 D 48 NOTICE TO MEGA YULIANTI and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Name Change of Minor Child was filed in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, for the name change of a child named, CLARISSA GRACE YULIANTI; NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, MEGA YULIANTI, and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 24th day of February, 2020, a default may be entered against you at any time following that day, and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DATED: January 28, 2020 THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Clerk Attorney Laura M. Hunt One Court Place, Suite 102 Rockford, Illinois 61101 815.505.8571 11262R TRRT 2/19 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: JAMES E. DEAN, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2016 P 484 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JAMES E. DEAN. Letters of Office were issued on March 20, 2017 to Tammy Dean-Purdy, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is Tyler M. Crosby, Crosby Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 5, 2020 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. /s/ Tyler M. Crosby Tyler M. Crosby Attorney for Executor Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Tyler M. Crosby 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 11264R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Consultant business in said County and State under the name of Steezy Services at the following post office addresses: 894 S. Trainer Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Cristian Santa Olalla SIGNED: Cristian Santa Olalla 2/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 11281R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Photography business in said County and State under the name of Way Out Photography at the following post office addresses: 1327 Banks St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kara Murphy SIGNED: Kara Murphy 2/3/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11289R TRRT 2/19 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACK ROGER HOUGHTBY, Deceased PROBATE No. 2019-P-0000556 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of JACK ROGER HOUGHTBY, of Rockford, Illinois.

Letters of Office were issued on January 2, 2020, to AVA JEAN VAN ZANTEN, Executor, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney CHERYL RUSSELL-SMITH, Law Office of Cheryl Russell-Smith, 519 So. Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008.

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, IL 61101, or with the legal representatives, or both, on or before August 5, 2020, 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 on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Attorney for the Estate, within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

AVA JEAN VAN ZANTEN, Executor Cheryl Russell-Smith, Attorney for Estate, 519 So. Main Street, Belvidere, IL 61008 (815) 544-0911 Printed in the Rock River Times 02/05/2020; 02/12/2020; 02/19/2020 11282R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Music Production business in said County and State under the name of Carlton’s Music and Services at the following post office addresses: 2671 Lund Ave., Apt. 8, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Carlton A. Nabors SIGNED: Carlton A. Nabors 2/3/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11279R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a grocery store miscellaneous business in said County and State under the name of One Stop Shop at the following post office addresses: 2807 Rudeen Close, Apt. 3, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Monica M. Davis SIGNED: Monica M. Davis 1/15/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 11280R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Construction business in said County and State under the name of Robles Construction 2020 at the following post office addresses: 4107 Amherst Ln., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jaime Robles-Luna SIGNED: Jaime Robles-Luna 2/1/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of February, A.D. 2020.

Rosa Martinez, Notary Public My Commission Expires 2-3-2021 11278R TRRT 2/19

February 5, 2020 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs.

LOVELLE STEPHENS; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 91 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 27, 2020 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 ONE HUNDRED TWO (102) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF KENSINGTON, BEING PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 43 OF PLATS ON PAGE 105 IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 04-20-103-009.

Commonly known as 13322 Stamford Lane, Rockton, IL 61072.

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 Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W17-1420 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3142849 P11203R TRRT 2/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Landscape business in said County and State under the name of Ideal Property Solutions at the following post office addresses: 914 24th St., Apt. 1 W, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Danut Hotea SIGNED: Danut Hotea 1/21/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11226R TRRT 2/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE

COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

SHARON MITCHELL; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; DISCOVER BANK; UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS; Defendants, 19 CH 324 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 27, 2020 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 Sixteen (16) as designated upon the plat of Alpine Highlands being a Subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section 32, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the 3rd P.M., the Plat of which is recorded in Book 32 of Plats of Page 229 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, situated in County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

P.I.N. 08-32-130-018.

Commonly known as 7705 Mesa Street, Loves Park, IL 61111.

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.

19-018468 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3142851 P11204R TRRT 2/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: ERIC MICHAEL GIGER Current Name Case Number 19-MR-1133 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Eric Michael Giger to the new name of: Michael Earl Giger.

The court date will be held: on March 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Eric Michael Giger Current Name 11209R TRRT 2/5 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A., PLAINTIFF, VS. JEAN E BERANEK, AS FIRST SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE MARIAN H. CRAWFORD TRUST AGREEMENT NO. 2004; GERALD K. ZIMMERMANN, AS SECOND SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE MARIAN H CRAWFORD

TRUST AGREEMENT NO. 2004; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE MARIAN H CRAWFORD TRUST AGREEMENT NO. 2004; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2019-CH-0000703 605 WOODRIDGE DRIVE ROCKFORD, IL 61108 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Unknown Beneficiaries of the Marian H Crawford Trust Agreement No. 2004 defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT THIRTEEN (13) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF EDGEWOOD VIEW SUBDIVISION, OF A PART OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 28, T. 44 N., R. 2 E. OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 31 OF PLATS ON PAGE 39 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 605 Woodridge Drive Rockford, IL 61108 and which said Mortgage was made by, Marian Crawford Mortgagor(s), to First Federal Savings Bank Lacrosse- Madison Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0289715; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before February 21, 2020, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. 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.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 271638-204986 I3142952 P11205R TRRT 2/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of WILLIAM WARD RADER, Deceased.

Case No. 2020-P-04 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of WILLIAM WARD RADER of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 15, 2020, to SUSAN R. COX of Louisville, Kentucky, 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 22, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

SUSAN R. COX, Independent Executor of the Estate of WILLIAM WARD RADER, Deceased By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP By:/s/ Marcia L. Mueller, Attorney PREPARED BY: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP MARCIA L. MUELLER, ARDC #3122098 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 mmueller@hinshawlaw.com 815-490-4900 Attorneys for Estate 11211R TRRT 2/5 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN CHANCERY THERESA A. ADAMS, as Trustee of the MARVIN H. ADAMS and THERESA A. ADAMS LIVING TRUST dated July 16, 1993 and THERESA A. ADAMS, individually, Plaintiff, vs.

ENRIQUE JAIME; TRUSTEE OF THE MARVIN H. ADAMS AND THERESA A. ADAMS LIVING TRUST DATED JULY 16, 1993, as record owner; TOWN & COUNTRY LANDSCAPE SUPPLY CO.; FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MARENGO; CASTLE BANK, N.A.; CRYSTAL JAIME-VALTIERREZ; JORGE VALTIERREZ; and, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO 2019 CH 302 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on October 3, 2019, I, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, or such other Deputy as may be sitting in my stead, will sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions set forth herein: A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Jody L. Booher BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 B. The common address of said property is: 14852 Hauley Road, Durand, Illinois 61024 C. The legal description of the property is: PART OF THE SOUTH-

EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 17” WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION, 1,149.19 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 14’50” WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION, 80.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00’17” EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION, 50.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 14’50” WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION, 85.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00’17” WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION, 50.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 14’ 50” WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION, 457.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00’17” WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION, 350.00 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 91 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 14’50” WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 91 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 2,008.76 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 02’04” EAST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION, 1,499.22 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 14’ 50” EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION, 2,630.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Two residences and a horse boarding facility with indoor and outdoor riding arenas with additional acreage – total acreage of about 85 acres.

E. The time and place of the sale are: February 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois.

F. The terms of the sale are: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as

to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If the 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 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, UNLESS THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN JUDICIALLY FOUND TO BE ABANDONED. Dated at Rockford, Illinois, this 16th day of January, 2020.

GARY CARUANA SHERIFF OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY PREPARED BY: Jody L. Booher BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 jbooher@bslbv.com 11212R TRRT 2/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Flooring Installation business in said County and State under the name of Afloorable Flooring at the following post office addresses: 2208 Pendleton Parkway, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeremy R. Muench; Timothy I. Muench SIGNED: Jeremy R. Muench 1/9/20 SIGNED: Timothy I. Muench 1/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11246R TRRT 2/12 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 Sewer and Drain Repair business in said County and State under the name of Nelson Drain at the following post office addresses: 2202 Quail Run, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Erik Nelson SIGNED: Erik Nelson 1/22/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11245R TRRT 2/12 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 Crystal sales, healing sessions business in said County and State under the name of Crystal Clear Healing at the following post office addresses: 10888 Product Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Wendy Graham SIGNED: Wendy Graham 1/24/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11248R TRRT 2/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Food business/ truck business in said County and State under the name of KRAVE FOODS at the following post office addresses: 3424 Normandy Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sherrie Blankenship SIGNED: Sherrie Blankenship 1/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11251R TRRT 2/12 n n n Maggio’s Truck Center 4752 Baxter Road Rockford, IL 61109 800-435-0784 NOTICE OF MECHANIC’S LIEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That on March 3, 2020, a sale will be held at Maggio’s Truck Center to sell the following vehicles to enforce a Mechanic’s Lien pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 45/1 et seq. and 90/1 et seq. against such vehicles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon and storage furnished for such vehicles; unless such vehicles are claimed and all charges paid prior to close of business February 21, 2020.

Vehicle 1: Abdeikadar Belarbi and Cherifa Belarbi, owners.

Community Trust Bank, lienholder.

2017 Dodge 3C63RRGL6HG627582. $10,725 due on 02/21/20.

Vehicle 2: Auto Transport of Kentucky, owner.

2018 Kaufman Trailer 5VGFW5038JL007330. $10,725 due on 02/21/20.

11215R TRRT 2/5 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Carpentry general contractor business in said County and State under the name of Magnus Construction at the following post office addresses: 428 North Center St., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Cory Allen Magnus SIGNED: Cory Allen Magnus 1/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11253R TRRT 2/12 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2020 TX 3 FILED January 15, 2020 Pacifica Loan Pool One LP 1785 Hancock St. #100 San Diego, CA 92110 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR

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PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 30, 2017 Certificate No. 201600368 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2016 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 1111 Halsted Road, Rockford, IL Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Lot Three (3) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of North Towne Heights Addition, being a Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 2, in Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 19 of Plats on page 10, in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

ALSO the South Onehalf (1/2) of the vacated alley adjacent to Lot Three (3) as described in instrument recorded July 22, 1976 as Microfilm No. 7618-0123 and Document No. 1396973; EXCEPTING THEREFROM the East 20 feet, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 11-02-483-007 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 1, 2020.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 1, 2020.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on July 24, 2020 at 9:30, a.m. in Courtroom 412.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 1, 2020, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

INVESTMENTS GROUP OF ROCKFORD, Purchaser By: /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Its Attorney 11229R TRRT 2/5

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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 THOMAS E. CZUBACHOWSKI Deceased.

NO. 2019 P 568 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Thomas E. Czubachowski. Letters of Office were issued on December 19,2019, to Noah J. Morgan, who is the Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorneys for the Estate are Michael Jon Shalbrack, HolmstromKennedyPC, 800 North Church Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before August 5, 2020, 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 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the Estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: January 30, 2020 Noah Morgan, Independent Executor of the Estate of Thomas E. Czubachowski, Deceased HolmstromKennedyPC, By: /s/ Michael Jon Shalbrack Michael Jon Shalbrack, one of its attorneys Attorney Michael Jon Shalbrack - ARDC #6188198 HolmstromKennedyPC Attorney for the Estate 800 N. Church Street Rockford, IL 61103 mshalbrack@hkrockford.com 11265R TRRT 2/19 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 BERNARD C. DWYER, Deceased.

NO. 2020 P 21 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death

of BERNARD C. DWYER. Letters of Office were issued on January 28, 2020, to Rodney W. Hafferty and Margaret C. Hafferty, Co-Executors, of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is John M. Nelson, One Court Place, Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61101 Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 7, 2020 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 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 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, IL 61101 or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

RODNEY W. HAFFERTY and MARGARET C. HAFFERTY Co-Executors This document was prepared by: JOHN M. NELSON #2031671 Attorney at Law 1 Court Place, Suite 300 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-8800 Fax: 815-965-4413 johnmnelsonlaw@gmail.com Rock River Times: 2/5;2/12;2/19 11266R TRRT 2/19 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: DEMARCO MARTAIL JOE-WILLIAMS, Petitioner, vs.

MELISSA G. GOODGE-WILLIAMS, Respondent.

Case No. 19-D-867 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Melissa G. Goodge-Williams that Petitioner Demarco Martail Joe-Williams 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 March 9, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.- CARRIE MCCALLUM et al Defendant 2019-CH-0000629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 16, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 26, 2020, 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 7280 N ALPINE RD. APT 1, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 Property Index No. 08-32-377-007 The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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

in the petition. /s/ Demarco Martail Joe-Williams, Petitioner 11267R TRRT 2/19 n n n Family Manufactured Home Communities L.L.C. 1418 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, IL 61109 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 16th, 2020 at 10.00 A.M. an auction will be held at Family Manufactured Home Communities L.L.C. 1418 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, IL 61109 to sell the following article to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois against such article for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such article at the request of fallowing designated persons, unless such article is redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. For further information regarding this matter, please call Suren Soneji at (630)624-4624.

Names of the persons: Donavan, Jerry Description of article: 1989 Commodore Serial # NN29696A Amount of lien: $1483.00 11268R TRRT 2/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: CHERYL ANN OGREN STOCKWELL Current Name Case Number 20-MR-83 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Cheryl Ann Ogren Stockwell to the new name of: Cheryl Ann Ogren.

The court date will be held: on April 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Cheryl Ann Ogren Stockwell Current Name 11269R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Jewelry online shop business in said County and State under the name of Food Fusion at the following post office addresses: 8344 Phyllis Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting

such business are as follows: Jessie Trejo SIGNED: Jessie Trejo 1/23/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11270R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Esthetics and lashes business in said County and State under the name of Hannah Jones Esthetics at the following post office addresses: 1638 N. Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Hannah Jones SIGNED: Hannah Jones 1/28/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11271R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a making homemade pound cakes business in said County and State under the name of Precshus Pound Cakes at the following post office addresses: 2203 Overdene Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Precshus Hamilton SIGNED: Precshus Hamilton 1/29/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11272R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cleaning services business in said County and State under the name of Ofelia’s Cleaning Services at the following post office addresses: 132 S. Chicago Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as

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

follows: Ofelia Ojeda SIGNED: Ofelia Ojeda 1/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Jaime Salazar, Notary Public My Commission Expires 2-25-2020 11273R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Selling faux eyelashes, beauty products and accessories business in said County and State under the name of OOHLALA Lashes and Beauty at the following post office addresses: 3155 Holiday Drive, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nora L. Allen SIGNED: Nora L. Allen 1/30/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11274R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a meditation business in said County and State under the name of Quiet the Noise Meditation Studio at the following post office addresses: 1807 Kishwaukee St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mary A. Scott SIGNED: Mary A. Scott 2/3/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11277R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a hair product/beauty care line business in said County and State under the name of B3 Lux Wig Collection at the following post office addresses: 7081 Polo Place, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rebecca Francis

SIGNED: Rebecca Francis 1/30/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11275R TRRT 2/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a E-commerce, Retail Bulk Sale business in said County and State under the name of CS Puffalot at the following post office addresses: 53 Wilshire Blvd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Corey H. Schultz SIGNED: Corey H. Schultz 1/31/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of January, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11276R TRRT 2/19 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, V. MOSY, INC., WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURER, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ANDREW R. HENDRIAN, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO: 2020 ED 1 Parcel 2011901 NOTICE The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, abovenamed Defendants, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS 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, for entry of an Order granting the Department possession of the interest in property described on the attached Group Exhibit A; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as

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

provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

The land and interests sought to be obtained are identified as follows: Fee simple title and temporary construction easement over property described on Group Exhibit A. GROUP EXHIBIT A FAP Route 303 (BR 20) Section 40RS-4 Parcel 2011901 Mosy, Inc. LAND A part of Lot 25 as designated upon the Plat of Second Lincoln Park Subdivision, being a subdivision of the Northwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of said Subdivision is recorded In Book 13 of Plats on Page 51 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at a 1/4” iron pin at the northeast corner of Lot 57 in said Second Lincoln Park Subdivision; thence South 0 degrees 28 minutes 53 seconds East, 224.11 feet (Bearings and grid distances are referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System West Zone Data of 1983 (2007)) on the east line of said Lots 57 and 25, to the Point of Beginning.

From the Point of Beginning thence South 0 degrees 28 minutes 53 seconds East, 10.04 feet on the east line of said Lot 25, to the northerly right of way line of a public highway designated FAP Route 303 (BR 20); thence North 86 degrees 10 minutes 37 seconds West, 4.13 feet on said northerly right of way line; thence North 22 degrees 27 minutes 17 seconds East, 10.56 feet. to the Point of Beginning, containing 21 square feet (0.000 acre), more or less.

This description affects Tax Parcel No. 11-20127-038.

FAP Route 303 (BR 20) Section 40RS-4 Parcel 2011901 Mosy, Inc. EASEMENT A part of Lot 25 as designated upon the Plat of Second Lincoln Park Subdivision, being a subdivision of the Northwest

Quarter of Section 20, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of said Subdivision is recorded in Book 13 of Plats on Page 51 In the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at a 1/4” Iron pin at the northeast corner of Lot 57 In said Second Lincoln Park Subdivision; thence South 0 degrees 28 minutes 53 seconds East, 214.09 feet (Bearings and grid distances are referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System West Zone Datum of 1983 (2007)) on the east line of said Lots 57 and 25, to the Point of Beginning.

From the Point of Beginning thence South 0 degrees 28 minutes 53 seconds East, 10.03 feet on the east line of said Lot 25; thence South 22 degrees 27 minutes 17 seconds West, 10.56 feet, to the northerly right of way line of a public highway designated FAP Route 303 (BR 20); thence North 86 degrees 10 minutes 37 seconds West, 4.50 feet on said northerly right of way line; thence North 0 degrees 18 minutes 24 seconds West, 19.44 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 36 seconds East, 8.54 feet, to the Point of Beginning, containing 149 square feet (0.003 acre), more or less.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the 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 11th day of March, 2020, 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 G. Michael Scheurich #2479869 scheurich@guyerlaw.com GUYER & ENICHEN, P.C. 2601 Reid Farm Rd., Suite B Rockford, IL 61114 815/636-9600 11290R TRRT 2/19

(312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-08842 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2019-CH-0000629 TJSC#: 40-478 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.

I3143933 P11256R TRRT 2/19

February 5, 2020 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.- ARETHA GASTON A/K/A ARETHA ROBINSON Defendant 19 CH 0000343 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 6, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 9, 2020, 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 504 LINCOLN AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27-451-008 The real estate is improved with a tan vinyl siding, two story single family home with a detached two car garage.

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.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 253295 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 0000343 TJSC#: 39-7824 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.

I3143656 P11231R TRRT 2/12 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN CHANCERY THERESA A. ADAMS, as Trustee of the MARVIN H. ADAMS and THERESA A. ADAMS LIVING TRUST dated July 16, 1993 and THERESA A. ADAMS, individually, Plaintiff, vs. ENRIQUE JAIME; TRUSTEE OF THE MARVIN H. ADAMS AND THERESA A. ADAMS LIVING TRUST DATED JULY 16, 1993, as record owner; TOWN & COUNTRY LANDSCAPE SUPPLY CO.; FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MARENGO; CASTLE BANK, N.A.; CRYSTAL JAIME-VALTIERREZ; JORGE VALTIERREZ; and, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. CASE NO 2019 CH 302

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on October 3, 2019, I, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, or such other Deputy as may be sitting in my stead, will sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions set forth herein: A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Jody L. Booher BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 B. The common address of said property is: 14852 Hauley Road, Durand, Illinois 61024 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Two residences and a horse boarding facility with indoor and outdoor riding arenas with additional acreage – total acreage of about 85 acres.

E. The time and place of the sale are: February 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois.

F. The terms of the sale are: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If the 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 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, UNLESS THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN JUDICIALLY FOUND TO BE ABANDONED. Dated at Rockford, Illinois, this 16th day of January, 2020.

GARY CARUANA SHERIFF OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY PREPARED BY: Jody L. Booher BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 jbooher@bslbv.com 11212R TRRT 2/5 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- DITER FLORES-NOGUEDA et al Defendant 2019-CH-0000447 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 10, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 5, 2020, 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 3121 BAVARIAN LANE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-06-476-032 The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. 14-19-06610 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2019-CH-0000447 TJSC#: 39-6651 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.

I3143797 P11230R TRRT 2/12 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. SHARON MITCHELL; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; DISCOVER BANK; UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS; Defendants, 19 CH 324 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 27, 2020 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. 08-32-130-018.

Commonly known as 7705 Mesa Street, Loves Park, IL 61111.

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. 19-018468 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3142851 P11204R TRRT 2/5 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS GREENWICH REVOLVING TRUST BY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.- JESUS MEDRANO A/K/A JESUS J MEDRANO et al Defendant 19 CH 0000456 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 10, 2020, 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 1016 BLAKE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27-134-004 The real estate is improved with a single family home with a one car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the

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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.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 270548 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 0000456 TJSC#: 39-7485 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.

I3144330 P11255R TRRT 2/19 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. LOVELLE STEPHENS; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 91 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 27, 2020 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. 04-20-103-009.

Commonly known as 13322 Stamford Lane, Rockton, IL 61072.

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 Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W17-1420 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3142849 P11203R TRRT 2/5

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ROCKFORD - Despite grabbing a point in a shootout loss to Manitoba last week, the Rockford IceHogs are just one step from the bottom of the AHL Central Division.

Rockford’s seventh-place position puts the club three slots from a playoff bid with a little more than two months left in the regular season. But because standings can change quickly in the American Hockey League, the IceHogs have ample time to make a postseason push. The young roster will have to stay consistent though. Between NHL call-ups and injuries, Rockford’s lineup has seen its share of changes this season.

“It’s a battle,” coach Derek King said.

“We’ve got a lot of injuries and w’eve got a lot of guys up from the (ECHL).”

The challenge, King said, is where to insert new guys into a four-line system that produced solid results when everyone was healthy earlier in the campaign.

“We can’t just front load one line,” King said. “We need to spread the wealth a little bit. We’re still working on it. The magnet isn’t stuck permanently yet.”

Meanwhile, scheduled games must be played, meaning Rockford must put a team on the ice regardless of how it is assembled.

That means the time is now for Rockford to make push to extend its season beyond April 11.

“We need to bring an urgency to our game and see where it takes us,” King said.

In last Friday’s action, Brandon Hagel grabbed a John Quenneville rebound and knotted the score at three apiece with 2:12 left in regulation, sending the IceHogs and Manitoba Moose to a scoreless extra period of hockey.

Ben Youds beat Manitoba’s Eric Comrie in the shootout but the effort was outmatched

by Kristian Vesalainen and J.C. Lipon who gave the Moose the 4-3 decision.

At the BMO Harris Bank Center Saturday, the league-leading Milwaukee Admirals seemed to score at will, handing Rockford a 7-1 loss.

Rockford’s only tally came in the first period, when Hagel cleaned up a Dylan Sikura rebound to cap a 2-on-1 rush into the Milwaukee zone. The play made it 2-1 and presented the home crowd with a hint

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of a tightly matched contest. The Admirals had annother plan, scoring another goal in the first, two in the second and two more in the final period.

“We’d like to have played these guys a couple months ago when we were healthy and we had our lineup, but they’re a good hockey team,” King said of the Admirals. “Whether we’re healthy or not, (Milwaukee) is always a challenge.”

Rockford has lost six straight games going into Tuesday’s home meeting with the Texas Stars.

Notes

A Tale of Two Seasons - From the IceHogs’ season-opener on Oct. 4 through Dec. 20, the IceHogs held an overall record of 17-10-0-1 and reached as high as second place in the Central Division. However, since Dec. 21, Rockford has won just three matchups, going 3-14-1-1 in that span.

Make it Count - The IceHogs sat dead last in the American Hockey League with a power-play conversion rate of 10.3% after going five straight games without a goal on the man-advantage from Jan. 15-Jan. 22.

However, the Hogs buried four power-play goals on twelve attempts in a home-andhome series against the league-leading Admirals from Jan. 24-25 and followed it up with another power-play goal on three chances Friday against the Moose.

Dyl Pickle - Dylan Sikura dished an assist in Saturday’s loss to the Admirals to increase his point streak to four games in which he’s deposited two goals and tossed four assists.

The streak tied the club’s season-long point streak. He kicked off the current stretch on Jan. 24 when he scored a goal and added two assists against the Admirals.

Hot Shot Hagel - After weathering a six-game goalless skid from Jan. 10-22, Brandon Hagel has since netted three goals in the last four games, including a goal against the Milwaukee Admirals Jan. 24.

He also scored Friday against Manitoba Saturday against the Ads. Three for Me - The IceHogs have only managed to score three goals in a game four times in the last 19 contests. The club holds a record of 16-2-0-2 record when scoring more than two goals this year and is 4-22-1-0 when tallying two or fewer goals.

February 5, 2020 The Rock River Times.

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Baseball

Arbitrator rules union didn’t prove Bryant case vs Cubs

By Ronald Blum Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) – Arbitrator Mark Irvings issued his decision Tuesday to deny the grievance filed by Cubs star Kris Bryant, ruling the players’ association did not prove Chicago’s reasons for holding the third baseman in the minors at the start of the 2015 season were a pretext to push back his eligibility for free agency.

The text of Irvings’ decision was not made public but its reasoning was described to The Associated Press by a person who had read it. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the release of the text had not been authorized.

Bryant hit .425 with nine homers in 40 at-bats during spring training in 2015.

He started the season at Triple-A Iowa, where he batted .321 with three homers in seven games.

He made his major league debut on April 17, 2015, and the timing left him able to accrue 171 days of major league service that season, one day shy of a full year of service.

That pushed back his free-agent eligibility by one year, until after the 2021 season.

Irvings did not decide whether teams have the right to manipulate service time, the person said, leaving the theoretical possibility that a different player with different facts could prevail in another

grievance. Irvings also ruled the parties have a duty of good faith in their conduct under the labor contract, the person said.

“While we respect the finality of that decision, we will continue to pursue any and all measures that incentivize competition, discourage service-time manipulation and ensure clubs field their best players,” union head Tony Clark said in a statement. “We applaud Kris’ courage and determination in challenging the Cubs’ actions and seeing the grievance through to the end.”

Bryant’s agent, Scott Boras, hopes the union will address the issue in bargaining to replace the labor contract set to expire after the 2021 season.

“This ruling has placed every player on notice. The clubs have now poked the bear on the reserve system issue,” Boras said.

Bryant hit .275 with 26 homers and 99 RBIs in his first season, helping Chicago make the playoffs for the first time since 2008 and winning the NL Rookie of the Year award. He had 39 homers and scored an NL-high 121 runs in 2016, leading the Cubs to their first World Series championship since 1908.

Bryant batted .282 with 31 homers, 77 RBIs and 108 runs last year. He was hampered by right knee soreness for part of the summer, and then missed the end of the season with a sprained right ankle.

Basketball

NBA changing 3-point contest format at All-Star Saturday

By Brian Mahoney Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA is changing the format to this season’s 3-point contest at All-Star Saturday Night in Chicago by adding a pair of deep shots that will be worth three points apiece.

That change means each round will now be a total of 27 shots instead of 25, and competitors will now get 70 seconds to finish their shots instead of the customary 60. Competitors were told of the changes in the past few days, and the NBA announced the change Tuesday night.

The two additional shots will come from six feet beyond the 3-point line, between the racks located on the wings and the one at the top of the key. Those shots – only one from each spot called the MTN DEW Zone – will be taken with a special green ball.

All-Star Saturday is Feb. 15, one night before the All-Star Game.

The list of competitors for the 3-point contest this season includes Portland’s Damian Lillard, Sacramento’s Buddy Hield, Washington’s Davis Bertans, Charlotte’s Devonte’ Graham, Miami’s Duncan Robinson, Atlanta’s Trae Young, Chicago’s Zach LaVine and Brooklyn’s Joe Harris.

Robinson said he was looking forward to the new format and the two deeper shots.

“More shots the merrier. I’ve got no problem with that,” Robinson told AP. “I hardly ever get a shot pressed up against the line unless it’s coming off an action or something. I’m more comfortable maybe a step off the line.”

The change is being made in part to stay consistent with the times, since NBA players are shooting more shots from deeper distances than ever. There have been nearly 300 shots made from at least 30 feet this season, already more than the total from last season.

The rest of the format for the 3-point contest – five shots per rack, five different racks, most shots worth one point and a special “money ball” worth two points – remains unchanged. There is one rack composed of five “money balls,” which a shooter can place at any of the competition’s five regular spots. The maximum score that can be reached is now 40, six more than the previous maximum.

Lillard, Hield, Bertans, Graham, Robinson and Young all rank among the NBA’s top 10 in 3-pointers made per game this season. LaVine made 13 3-pointers against Charlotte on Nov. 23, the top single-

game effort in the NBA this season.

Robinson, at nearly 44% this season, has the best 3-point percentage entering Tuesday’s games of any of the eight selected for this year’s contest.

Lillard and Young are All-Stars this season. Harris is the defending champion.

Bertans, Graham, LaVine, Robinson and Young are all first-time 3-point contest participants. Harris and Hield are in for the second time and Lillard is entering for the third time.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Dwight Howard, the 2008 slam dunk contest champion, will be back in this year’s dunk event as well.

He’ll be joined by a pair of former dunk contest runner-ups – Orlando’s Aaron Gordon and Miami’s Derrick Jones Jr. – as well as first-timer Pat Connaughton of Milwaukee.

Howard is competing for the first time in 11 years.

This is the first time Chicago has played host to All-Star weekend since 1988 – the year that Michael Jordan took off from the foul line to beat Dominique Wilkins for the dunk title.

“Chicago is historical, and that’s partly the reason why I’m doing it,” Gordon said Tuesday night in an interview on TNT.

The skills contest field is loaded, with four former champions and five All-Stars in the eight-player event. Reigning champion Jayson Tatum of Boston will aim to defend his title and try to join Miami’s Dwyane Wade (2006, 2007) as the only back-to-back winner of the event.

Former champions Spencer Dinwiddie of Brooklyn, Patrick Beverley of the Los Angeles Clippers and Derrick Rose of Detroit are also in the skills field. They’ll be joined by Miami’s Bam Adebayo, Milwaukee’s Khris Middleton, Indiana’s Domantas Sabonis and Toronto’s Pascal Siakam.

The Heat are the only team with representation in every event at All-Star weekend – Jimmy Butler and Adebayo in the game, Kendrick Nunn and Tyler Herro in the Rising Stars game, plus Jones in the dunk contest, Robinson in the 3-point event and Adebayo in the skills competition.

“As we should. We’ve got a lot of guys that are really good, that are making their name in this league, making their mark, showing what they’re capable of,” Butler said. “And I’m happy for them because they definitely deserve it. They’re in here all the time working on their game, studying everyone else’s game around the league and that’s what happens – you get recognized.”

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The Rock River Times. February 5, 2020

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