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PaleoFest

PaleoFest returns March 6-8 at Burpee Museum Staff Report

ROCKFORD - PaleoFest 2020 will be March 6-8 at Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., Rockford.

Organizers say this year’s PaleoFest will continue its trend of being one of Rockford’s most noted annual events.

“We will once again celebrate all things prehistoric with our 22nd annual PaleoFest featuring speakers from around the world, our largest number of visitors to the museum in a single weekend, and awesome activities for the adult scientist all the way to the budding young paleontologist,” Burpee announced on its website. “From art workshops to scientific lectures to family workshops, Rockford and beyond celebrates this amazing tradition with Burpee Museum!”

NEW & EXCITING:

On March 6 students can attend our FIRST annual PaleoSymposium for Elementary, Middle and High School Students. Thanks to a generous grant from the Kjellstrom Family Foundation, all students can attend for FREE! This event will feature a panel of international guest paleontologists and local scientists debating real issues, sharing their research, and engaging children in discussion.

On March 7 and 8, expect to attend the science lectures – as a scientist or as a

family – given by professional visiting paleontologists! May of the talks focus on their cutting edge research and amazing new finds. Burpee is excited to announce Saturday night’s dinner keynote speaker: Dr. Tsiory Andrianavalona, a paleontologist and a National Geographic Young Explorer from Madagascar! Her research has focused on Madagascar’s fossil sharks from the Cenozoic, as well as inspiring the next generation of Madagascar’s change-makers and decision-makers to care for the local environment. The big evening celebration on Saturday, March 7th kicks off with a cocktail party where you are mixing with the scientists, and then a beautiful dinner before we enjoy Dr. Andrianavalona’s presentation.

For the younger crowd, Burpee is excited to announce new workshops and classes including a PaleoArt class and family science talks. We will also have a special lecture series for young children and several workshops to learn, create and demonstrate elements of paleontology.

The weekend will also feature free student symposiums, a members-only reception, live music and a keynote presentations by Dr. Larisa DeSantis, of Vanderbilt University, and Tsiory Andrianavalona, a paleontologist from Madagascar.

General Admission costs start at: $10 for adults and $8 for youth; PaleoPackages for families start at $50 per family;

PaleoResearch Lecture Passes start at $85 per day.

More information is at burpee.org.

Workshop Schedule

Saturday, March 7 10:15-11:15 a.m. Monsters of the Land and Sea 10:30-11:30 a.m. Terror of the Pleistocene 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monsters of the Land and Sea 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Terror of the Pleistocene 1-2 p.m.: PaleoArt Class 2:15-3:15 p.m. Terror of the Pleistocene 2:30-3:30 p.m. session Monsters of the Land and Sea 4-5 p.m. Family Science Talk in Mahlburg Sunday, March 8 10:15-11:15 a.m. Monsters of the Land and Sea 10:30-11:30 a.m. Terror of the Pleistocene 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monsters of the Land and Sea 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Terror of the Pleistocene 1-2 p.m.: PaleoArt Lecture 2:15-3:15 p.m. Terror of the Pleistocene 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monsters of the Land and Sea 4-5 p.m. Family Science Talk

Community Foundation

Jon Bates announces retirement from Community Foundation Staff Report

ROCKFORD - Jon Bates, President of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), has announced his intention to retire June 30, the end of the organization’s fiscal year.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to experience firsthand the generosity, caring, and brilliance that characterize the people of northern Illinois and the volunteers and staff who guide the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois in our stewardship and grant making,” Bates said.”

Bates began his tenure with the Foundation in 2008 as the vice president of finance and administration and was named president in 2015. Under his leadership, CFNIL has grown combined assets to over $114 million and grants and scholarships made since its inception now total over

$73 million.

During Bates’ 12-year tenure, the foundation’s impact in strengthening local nonprofits and communities has continued to grow. He oversaw CFNIL’s largest-ever grant supporting the creation of the Linking Talent with Opportunity (LTO) initiative.

Bates also partnered with local colleges and universities to add over $6M in permanent scholarship endowments for local students attending local colleges, bringing total scholarship endowments at the foundation to nearly $15 million. The effort positioned the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois as an anchor institution in our region, facilitating the generosity of donors for the benefit of students, nonprofit organizations, and the common good.

“Since I’ve met Jon, I’ve admired how he

has merged his passion for this community with his leadership at the Foundation,” said CFNIL Board Charir Erin Calkins said. “As a result of his steadfast commitment to our mission, the Foundation has grown exponentially over the last several years. It is now our primary goal to find a successor who will bring that same passion and commitment to an ever-evolving institution.”

CFNIL board has engaged an executive search firm, FurstExecutives, to lead the search for a new president.

“CFNIL is entering its 67th year of service to the people of northern Illinois,” Calkins said, “We look forward to it being a year in which we celebrate Jon’s many accomplishments and in which we welcome a new President who will build upon that success.”

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Rescuers searched through shattered Tennessee neighborhoods for bodies Tuesday, less than a day after tornadoes ripped across Nashville and other parts of the state as families slept. At least 25 people were killed, some in their beds, authorities said.

The twisters that struck in the hours after midnight shredded more than 140 buildings and buried people in piles of rubble and wrecked basements. The storms moved so quickly that many people in their path could not flee to safer areas.

“It hit so fast, a lot of folks didn’t have time to take shelter,” Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said. “Many of these folks were sleeping.”

The governor declared an emergency and sent the National Guard to the county to help with search-and-rescue e�orts.

Early findings by National Weather Service survey teams indicated that the damage in Nashville and Wilson County to the east was inflicted by a tornado of at least EF-3 intensity, the agency said.

One twister wrecked homes and businesses across a 10-mile (16 kilometer) stretch of Nashville that included parts of downtown. It smashed more than three dozen buildings, including destroying the tower and stained glass of a historic church.

Another tornado damaged more than 100 structures along a 2-mile (3.2-kilometer) path of destruction in Putnam County, wiping some homes from their foundations and depositing the wreckage far away.

Daybreak revealed landscapes littered with blown-down walls and roofs, snapped power lines and huge broken trees, making many city streets and rural roads impassable. Schools, courts, transit lines and an airport were closed. More than a dozen polling stations were also damaged, forcing Super Tuesday voters to wait in long lines at alternative sites.

The death toll climbed steadily as first responders gingerly pulled apart wreckage.

Sheri� Eddie Farris said only 30 percent of the Putnam County disaster area had received a “hard check” by midday. “A lot of these homes had basements, and we’re hopeful there are still people down in there,” he said.

In Putnam County, 80 miles (128 kilometers) east of Nashville, trees, vehicles and other loose, heavy items had completely flattened houses and businesses. A van of longtime customers at a local eatery – who proudly stated they ate there every morning – arrived to help clear debris just as Gov. Bill Lee stopped by to tour the devastation.

In one neighborhood, volunteers had found five bodies by Tuesday afternoon.

Neighbors and sheri�’s o�cers were still looking for two more.

Nashville residents walked around on streets and sidewalks littered with debris, in neighborhoods where missing walls and roofs left living rooms and kitchens exposed. Mangled power lines and broken trees came to rest on cars, streets and piles of rubble.

“It is heartbreaking. We have had loss of life all across the state,” said Lee, who ordered nonessential state workers to stay home and then boarded a helicopter to survey the damage.

During the governor’s tour of Putnam County, homeowners dug through debris, trying to salvage any items not destroyed.

One young woman held up a clean green blouse while standing on a second floor of a home that had no roof.

The Red Cross set up a shelter with 50 cots at a church in nearby Cookeville for those left homeless by the storm who had nowhere else to stay, said Anita Murrell, who helps manage Red Cross disaster response volunteers in Tennessee.

President Donald Trump spoke with the governor by phone and pledged federal assistance, the White House said. Trump also announced plans to visit the disaster area on Friday.

“We send our love and our prayers of the nation to every family that was a�ected,” Trump said. “We will get there, and we will recover, and we will rebuild, and we will help them.”

The tornadoes were spawned by a line of severe storms that stretched from Alabama into western Pennsylvania.

In Nashville, the twister’s path was mostly north and east of the heart of downtown, sparing many of the city’s biggest tourism draws – the honky tonks of Broadway, the Grand Ole Opry House, the storied Ryman Auditorium and the convention center.

Instead the storm tore through the largely African American areas of Bordeaux and North Nashville as well as neighborhoods transformed by a recent building boom. Germantown and East Nashville are two of the city’s trendiest hotspots, with restaurants, music venues, high-end apartment complexes and rising home prices threatening to drive out longtime residents.

“The dogs started barking before the sirens went o�. They knew what was coming,” said Paula Wade, of East Nashville. “Then we heard the roar ...

Something made me just sit straight up in bed, and something came through the

window right above my head. If I hadn’t moved, I would’ve gotten a face full of glass.”

Then she looked across the street and saw the damage at East End United Methodist Church.

“It’s this beautiful Richardsonian Romanesque church. The bell tower is gone, the triptych window of Jesus the good shepherd that they just restored and put back up a few weeks ago is gone,” she said.

The roof came crashing down on Ronald Baldwin and Harry Nahay in the bedroom of their one-story brick home in East Nashville. “We couldn’t get out,” Baldwin said. “And so I just kept kicking and kicking until we finally made a hole.”

The roaring wind woke Evan and Carlie Peters, also in East Nashville, but they had no time to reach the relative safety of an interior bathroom.

“Within about 10 seconds, the house started shaking,” Carlie Peters said. “I jumped on top of the ground. He jumped on top of me. The ceiling landed on top of him. ... we’re grateful to be alive.”

With more than a dozen Super Tuesday polling places in Nashville’s Davidson County damaged, voters were sent to other locations, some of them with long lines. Election o�cials in Putnam County advised voters in eight precincts with damaged polling locations to vote at the main election o�ce in Cookeville.

“None of us are yelling at each other, so that’s good,” said Ryan Rayburn of Nashville, who waited about 90 minutes to vote at the Cleveland Park Community Center, where people were sent after their regular precincts were closed due to storm damage.

Damage to the power grid left more than 44,000 customers in the dark. The weather also damaged gas lines, water mains and cellphone towers, making the rescue and recovery efforts much more difficult, authorities said.

Schools were closed in Nashville and beyond as families who were suddenly homeless tried to figure out their next steps. Hundreds of people went to a Red Cross shelter at the Nashville Farmers Market, just north of the state Capitol, but a power outage there forced them to move again to the Centennial Sportsplex.

The weather also reduced much of the interior of the long-closed Tennessee State Prison in Nashville to huge piles of bricks, the state Department of Corrections said in a tweet. The prison formed the set of “The Green Mile” and other films.

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Virus Outbreak

Virus spread prompts Fed to slash rates in surprise move

By Martin Crutsinger and Christopher Rugaber Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) – In a surprise move, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point Tuesday in an effort to support the economy in the face of the spreading coronavirus.

Chairman Jerome Powell said at a news conference that the virus “will surely weigh on economic activity both here and abroad for some time.”

It was the Fed’s first move since last year, when it reduced its key short-term rate three times. It’s also the first time it’s cut rates between policy meetings since the 2008 financial crisis, and it is the largest rate cut since then.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which had been down as much as 356 points shortly before the Fed’s announcement, initially jumped on the news. The surge was short-lived. By late afternoon, the Dow had tumbled more than 600 points in a sign of nagging worries about economic damage from the virus. Still, on Monday, the Dow had rocketed up nearly 1,300 points – its largest percentage gain since 2009.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury note briefly fell below 1% for the first time ever. Investors around the world bid up bond prices – which move in the opposite direction of yields – as they sought safety from the stock market’s turmoil.

The fear that coursed through financial markets after the Fed’s announcement underscored the worry that there are limitations to what the Fed and other central banks can do to resolve a crisis of this kind. Powell acknowledged as much when he observed that the “ultimate solution to this challenge will come from others, most notably health professionals.”

Indeed, the Fed’s announcement of a steep rate cut signaled its concern that the coronavirus, which is depressing economic activity across the world, poses an escalating threat and could trigger a recession. Rising uncertainty about how and when the threat will be resolved is pressuring markets. Powell said that since last week, when several Fed officials had said they saw no urgent need to cut rates, “we have seen a broader spread of the virus.”

“So, we saw a risk to the economy, and we chose to act,” he added.

At the same time, Powell sought to balance those concerns by noting that U.S. economy remained sturdy, with

unemploy ment low and consumer spending solid.

“The economy continues to perform well,” he said. “We will get to the other side of this.”

The Fed’s statement announcing its rate cut said it would “act as appropriate to support the economy,” which economists saw as a sign it’s leaning toward an additional rate cut, perhaps at its next policy meeting in two weeks. Emergency cuts like Tuesday’s have typically been followed by further reductions soon afterward. Tuesday’s move, which the Fed’s policy committee backed unanimously, lowered its benchmark rate to a range of 1% to 1.25%.

On Tuesday, Australia’s central bank announced that it was cutting its official rate by a quarter-point to a record low of 0.5% and cited the coronavirus’ “significant effect” on the economy as the reason. Just as in Australia, central banks in Japan and Europe have almost no more room to provide stimulus through rate cuts because their benchmark rates are at or near zero – or even below.

The result is that pressure is rising on governments across the world to supply economic help through tax or spending policies.

China has taken action on several fronts to ease credit and stabilize the world’s second-largest economy in the face of the coronavirus.

Members of the U.S. Congress are finalizing a $7.5 billion emergency bill to fund the government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak in a rare act of bipartisan cooperation. The legislation would speed development of a coronavirus vaccine, pay for preparedness by states and localities, help other countries fight the outbreak and seek to ensure that the vaccine is affordable when it’s ready, though that could take a year.

Powell acknowledged that there are limits to the Fed’s influence to deal with the economic repercussions of the virus – from closed factories to canceled business travel to disrupted company supply chains. But he said lower rates can help keep credit flowing, particularly to struggling businesses already laden with debt that would otherwise face higher borrowing costs. And he suggested that the Fed’s intervention would boost consumer and business confidence and provide “a meaningful boost to the economy.”

Many economists do see some benefit from the Fed’s move.

“The Fed obviously cannot address the

virus itself by cutting rates, but they can hope to short-circuit the potential for a negative response in financial markets that could make the economic impact of the virus even worse,” said Eric Winograd, senior economist at AB. Across the world, business is slowing and in some places stopping altogether as a consequence of the virus. Factories in China have been struggling to grind slowly back to life. Many European vacation destinations have been all but deserted as leisure and corporate travel has diminished. And major companies around the world bracing for the risk that the economic landscape could worsen before it improves.

Indeed, Powell noted that “you are hearing concerns from people in the travel business, the hotel business and things like that.”

“We expect that will continue and probably will grow,” he said.

Google told its 8,000 full-time staffers and contractors at its European headquarters in Dublin to work from home Tuesday. Irish news reports have said that a Google staffer is being tested for coronavirus. But the company issued only a brief statement that said it was continuing to take precautionary measures to protect the health and safety of its workforce.

President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly attacked the Fed and Powell in particular for not cutting rates more aggressively, doubled down in a new tweet after the Fed’s announcement, saying, “More easing and cutting!”

Powell said the central bank is focused on its goal of supporting the economy and said, “We’re never going to consider any political considerations whatsoever.”

Earlier Tuesday, seven major economies had pledged to use “all appropriate tools” to deal with the spreading coronavirus but announced no immediate actions.

The group of major industrial countries, referred to as the G-7, said it was “ready to take actions, including fiscal measures where appropriate, to aid in the response to the virus and support the economy.” The joint statement from the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Italy and Canada followed an emergency conference call among the finance ministers and central bank presidents, led by Powell and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

The G-7 has issued similar joint statements during periods of extreme market turmoil, such as the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the 2008 financial crisis.

Last week, the Dow plunged 14% from recent highs, its worst week since the 2008 global financial crisis.

Global agencies have indicated this week that there will be a significant economic impact as the virus spreads.

On Monday, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said that the coronavirus, which was first detected in China but has now spread to 60 nations in Europe, the U.S., Latin America and other parts of Asia, could cause the world economy to shrink this quarter for the first time since the international financial crisis more than a decade ago.

The OECD lowered its forecasts for global growth in 2020 by half a percentage point, to 2.4% – and said the figure could go as low as 1.5% if the outbreak is sustained and widespread. There are signs that the outbreak has begun to ebb in China.

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Crime Roundup

Pair charged in sexual abuse case

By Jim Hagerty Reporter

ROCKFORD - A Rockford father and daughter have been jailed for their alleged role in a sexual abuse case involving a child.

Harvey Bales, 58, is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Aliesha Bales, 28, is charged with endangering the health of a child. Police say the charges stem from a report received by the Rockford Police Department on Jan. 28 that a juvenile younger than 13 had been sexually abused.

Harvey and Aliesha Bales were identified as suspects by the Rockford Police Department’s Sensitive Crimes Unit and charges were authorized by the Winnebago Count State’s Attorney’s Office.

“Warrants were obtained and on March 2, 2020 (and) they were taken into custody and lodged in the Winnebago County Jail,” Rockford Police Media and Marketing Coordinator Michelle Marcomb said.

Harvey and Aliesha Bales are known to the victim, police said. Harvey Bales is being held on a $500,000 bond. Aliesha’s bond is set at $10,000. Both suspects were in custody at press time.

Aggravated discharge of a firearm A Rockford man was the victim of gun violence over the weekend. Police say at around 8:21 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 29, patrol officers responded to a shots-fired report in the 2300 block of West Jefferson Street.

That’s where they found Anthony Hicks suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Details of the case have not been reported.

Hicks is expected to survive.

Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon A Rockford woman faces charges as the result of a stabbing incident that occurred Saturday, Feb. 29, in the 500 block of North Main Street. Police say that is was where a 57-year-old woman suffered bite marks and two stab wounds. Shimika Davis, 41, was developed as suspect during a followup investigation. She is charged with aggravated battery with deadly weapon and lodged in the Winnebago County Jail.

Bond is set at $50,000. Davis, who was in a relationship with the victim, is due in court April 3. The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening.

Resisting arrest At 3:21 a.m., Sunday, March 1, police

responded to residence in the 300 block of Ogilby Road for a report that a vehicle had been struck by gunfire. Officers observed a person running from a party that was occurring and arrested Kedrick Burden, 27, of Rockford. He is charged with resisting arrest.

Home invasion No charges were filed after a report of a home invasion in the 100 block of South Chicago Avenue was Friday, Feb. 28. At around 3 a.m., officers responded to a lower apartment and noticed signs that someone forced their way into residence and that a struggle ensued.

“The female occupant of the apartment then arrived home and stated her children were left under the care of her current boyfriend,” Marcomb said.

The woman told police she suspected that her ex-boyfriend was responsible for the confrontation. Police say the parties involved would not cooperate with officers and no charges were filed. No injuries were reported.

Guilty plea A 24-year-old man faces 18 years behind bars after being convicted of criminal

sexual assault and three counts of domestic battery.

Robert E. Guerrero was found guilty Feb. 27 after a bench trial before Judge Brendan Maher. Guerrero’s charges were filed after he battered a sexually assaulted a woman inside a Roscoe apartment last March.

An investigation of that incident began a month later and Guerrero was arrested May 6, 2019.

Criminal sexual assault is a Class 1 felony punishable by a sentence of four to 15 years in prison followed by two years of parole.

Domestic battery is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail. Guerrero is scheduled for sentencing on April 8.

The Rock ford Police Department encourages residents to remain vigilant, be aware of their surroundings, and to report any suspicious activity or information to the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900 or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963- 7867.

Information may also be reported to the Rockford Police Department via Facebook @RockfordIllinoisPoliceDepartment– and Twitter–@RockfordPD.

City Lawsuit

City to settle wrongful imprisonment suit

By Jim Hagerty Reporter

ROCKFORD - Rockford aldermen, on Monday, agreed to settle a wrongful imprisonment lawsuit for $11 million.

The suit was brought by Tyjuan T. Anderson, 38; Anthony S. Ross, 39; and 46-year-old Lumont D. Johnson, all of Rockford. The trio spent more more than 10 years in prison for the shooting death of 8-year-old DeMarcus Hanson.

Hanson was hit in the head by a stray bullet April 14, 2002, at his grandmother’s Chestnut Street home. Prosecutors said the bullet was one of several fired by the Anderson, Ross and Johnson, who were targeting the boy’s uncle, Alex Dowthard, a member of the Gangster Disciples.

Dowthard identified the men as the shooters; they were each sentenced to 50 years.

The case made headlines again a decade later later when former Rockford Detective Doug Palmer told reporters that he physically assaulted Ross and Anderson during questioning.

“I slapped Anthony Ross,” Palmer told NBC Chicago. I slapped TyJuan Anderson a couple of times.”

In addition, he said he falsified statements, intimidated witnesses and handcuffed a woman in front of her crying baby to get her to talk.

Anderson and Johnson were convicted

in October 2002. Ross was found guilty in March 2004. Palmer resigned from the Rockford Police Department after having a sexual relationship with an informant in an unrelated case. A year after he resigned, Palmer told attorneys representing the defendants that they may be innocent. He went to Chicago media in 2013 and not only detailed his own misconduct but claimed his fellow officers were also guilty of bad behavior.

“You had guys that would walk around with jail photos of people they had beaten as jail trophies,” he told the station.

The convictions of Ross, Anderson and Johnson were upheld in 2005 and 2006.

However, Judge Joe McGraw ordered new trials in 2014, after Palmer came forward.

Witnesses who took the stand in the first trial evoked their Fifth Amendment rights and refused to testify in the second. The men were acquitted in 2015, and brought a lawsuit seeking as much as $80 million against the city in federal court.

The suit claimed police withheld exculpatory evidence, fabricated statements and coerced witnesses.

The complaint was dismissed in 2018.

The plaintiffs filed an appeal, however; and in 2019 a federal appellate court in Chicago reversed parts of the dismissal, sending the case back to the United States District in Rockford.

Palmer was among several officers named in the complaint.

City of Rockford Legal Director Nick Meyer said the case could have caused the city tremendous financial hardship had it lost in a jury trial.

“Palmer admitted the alleged wrongdoing in sworn affidavits, testimony under oath in post-conviction proceedings, and a televised interview,” Mery said. “Whether those statements are true or false, that still makes this an almost indefensible case.”

Meyer said the average judgment for individuals wrongly convicted and imprisoned because of police misconduct is $1 million per year of incarceration, and there have been recent verdicts up to $25 million plus attorney fees per plaintiff in similar cases.

“None of those cases involved an officer that essentially admitted to framing the plaintiffs,” he said. “The City of Rockford could have been liable for between $20 million and $75 million.”

The settlement cancels the civil trial that was scheduled to begin this week.

“We need to remember that a little boy was murdered in 2002 while he slept at his grandmother’s house,” Mayor Tom McNamara said. “His family, friends and our community still suffer for that senseless tragedy nearly 18 years ago and still do not have justice.”

The mayor added that Palmer’s actions when he was member of the Rockford Police have no bearing on today’s department.

“Although this case highlights the misconduct of one officer, it does not reflect the integrity of our entire source,” he said. “The Rockford Police Department is comprised of more than 300 outstanding men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving our community and who are working to make Rockford safer every day.”

The city expects to issue bonds to pay the majority of the settlement. Officials say when the incident occurred in 2002, Rockford did not have insurance to cover such settlement but began purchasing coverage in 2008.

Anderson is represented by Seven Greenberg, of Chicago, known recently for representing R. Kelly in his sexual abuse case. Johnson and Ross are represented by Chicago firm Loevy & Loevy.

According to court records, Ross was sentenced in 2017 to 11 years federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute heroin and cocaine, and illegal possession of a firearm. He’s currently lodged in the Winnebago County Jail.

Records also show that Anderson and Johnson face federal drug charges filed in 2018, allegations that they were part of a drug trafficking operation involving cocaine, heroin and crack.

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More season finales are on tap this month – Carol’s Second Act and 9-1-1: Lone Star air their finales within the next week – which means season premieres are coming up as well. The week after 9-1-1: Lone Star’s two-hour finale, unsurprisingly, will see the return of the series that inspired it, 9-1-1, as it reclaims its Monday night timeslot with the back half of its third season.

New and returning shows run the gamut this spring. If you like bittersweetly realistic comedy with a surprising amount of heart, you probably already watch and love Pamela Adlon’s FX series Better Things, which kicks off its fourth season March 5. Writer-producer-director Adlon uses humor to keep her character Sam, a middle-aged actress struggling to

find work while raising three daughters, grounded and empathetic.

If scripted fare isn’t your thing, but you like traveling and talking, you might want to check out Ride with Norman Reedus.

Although Reedus is best known as The Walking Dead’s Daryl Dixon, you don’t need to be familiar with the actor or the show to enjoy his travelogue series, now entering its fourth season on AMC. (Of course, fans of The Walking Dead will love when co-stars appear on Ride. Michael Rooker, who played Daryl’s brother Merle, guest stars in the season opener.) In each episode, the motorcycle-loving Reedus explores different parts of the world with friends and colleagues. He’s surprisingly good at drawing in viewers and exposes them to new locations and fringe cultures – somewhat reminiscent of what the late Anthony Bourdain accomplished in

No Reservations and Parts Unknown. Even if you hate The Walking Dead, you might like Ride.

Science fans are probably already looking forward to Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Cosmos: Possible Worlds. Immersive video effects will transport viewers to new and different worlds, with storyteller scientist Tyson at the helm, so to speak, helping to demystify the universe. Educational, engaging and entertaining, Cosmos: Possible Worlds is a perfect fit for NatGeo. Discover y Channel is answering mysteries of its own with its new series, Rob Riggle: Global Investigator. The title might sound like a parody, but comedian-host Rob Riggle – an adventure-loving former marine – really loves exploring historical mysteries and legends. From the Lost City of Atlantis to The Holy Grail, Riggle’s on the trail. It should be fun

to see what this unexpectedly intrepid investigator discovers.

Programming Notes:

Better Things season four premiere airs Thursday, March 5 at 9 p.m. CT on Fox. Rob Riggle: Global Investigator premieres Sunday, March 8 at 9 p.m. CT on Discovery.

Ride with Norman Reedus season four premiere airs Sunday, March 8 at 11:10 p.m.

CT on AMC. Cosmos: Possible Worlds premieres airs Monday, March 9 at 8 p.m. CT on NatGeo. 9-1-1: Lone Star’s two-hour season one finale airs Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. CT on Fox. Carol’s Second Act season finale airs Thursday, March 12 at 8:30 p.m. CT on CBS 9-1-1 mid-season premiere is Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. CT on Fox.

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STOCK MARKET

Dow sinks 2.9% after rate cut fails to stem market’s dread

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NEW YORK (AP) — Fear and uncertainty continue to control Wall Street, and stocks fell sharply Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets wracked by worries that a fast-spreading virus will cause a recession.

The Dow Jones Industrial average sank 785 points, or 2.9%. It had surged 5% a day earlier on hopes for a broader set of stimulus measures.

While the cut gave some investors exactly what they had been asking for, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged that the ultimate solution to the virus challenge will have to come from health experts and others, not central banks. Some traders are also questioning whether more aid is on the way to stabilize the market, while others called the Fed’s move premature to begin with. For more than a few, the Fed’s steepest rate cut since 2008 recalled the dark days of the financial crisis and only added to the dread.

Through it all, markets are still faced with the same quandary that has sent stock prices tumbling 11% since they set a record just two weeks ago: No one knows how far the virus will ultimately spread before authorities can get it under control, and by how much companies’ profits will be shorn because of it.

That uncertainty led to jagged trading across markets on Tuesday. Stocks rallied briefly in the morning following the Fed’s surprise move, but it took just 15 minutes for the gains to evaporate. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell below 1% for the first time in history as investors ratcheted back expectations for the economy and

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After popping to a 1.5% gain shortly after the Fed’s announcement, the S&P 500 swung between modest gains and losses for about an hour before turning decisively lower. The index ended the day down 86.86 points, or 2.8%, at 3,003.37. It pared a loss that reached 3.7% in the mid-afternoon, and it marks the eighth drop in the last nine days for the index.

The Fed has a long history of coming to the market’s rescue with lower rates and other stimulus, which has helped this bull market in U.S. stocks become the longest on record. Some analysts said the Fed’s latest cut could provide some more confidence.

“Confidence in markets is crucial,” said Quincy Krosby, chief market strategist at Prudential Financial. “Without confidence, you don’t have a market.”

The Dow Jones Industrial Average had jumped Monday to its best day in more than a decade on rising anticipation for aid from the Fed and other central banks. Even before Tuesday’s announcement, traders were convinced that the Fed would cut rates by half a percentage point on March 18 at its next meeting.

But doubts are high about whether the medicine provided by central banks can be as e�ective this time around. Lower rates can encourage shoppers and businesses to borrow and spend more, but they can’t reopen factories that have been shut or recall workers out due to quarantines.

After the Fed’s announcement, Powell acknowledged that central banks can’t solve the health crisis. But he said the Fed recognizes the fast spread of the virus is a risk for the economy, and he cited concerns from the travel and hotel industries. Powell said that since last week, when several Fed o�cials had said they saw no urgent need to cut rates, “we have seen a broader spread of the virus.”

The high stakes pushed the Fed to cut rates outside of a regularly scheduled meeting for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, when investors were considering a complete meltdown of the world’s financial system as possible if not likely. That in itself may have spooked the market, as some investors wondered if the Fed saw things as worse than they were led to believe.

“I don’t believe that market participants woke up this morning thinking we were facing a crisis similar to the global financial crisis,” said Kristina Hooper, chief global market strategist at Invesco. “But that’s what the Fed’s actions suggested to some.”

She said investors will likely have mixed emotions about the move for days.

Some economists called the Fed’s move premature, given that U.S. economic data has yet to show a sharp drop due to the virus.

“The nature of today’s announcement could send the wrong signal to market participants, including individual investors who are concerned with recent market volatility,” said Roger Aliaga-Diaz, chief economist of the Americas at Vanguard.

Markets are likely to remain shaky until investors get a sense of what the worst-case scenario really is in this virus outbreak.

Markets have been on edge for nearly two weeks, as the virus spreads beyond China and companies across continents and industries say they expect it to hit their profits.

Payments processor Visa on Tuesday joined the lengthening list of companies warning investors. It said its quarterly revenue will be weaker than earlier predicted because of a drop-o� in travel-related spending on cards.

“To get a floor on the markets, realistically, what we need to see is not so much a cut in the number of new coronavirus cases, but at least a slowdown in the acceleration,” said Salvatore Bruno, chief investment o�cer for IndexIQ. “Up until that time, we’re likely to see a lot of volatility.”

Worldwide, more than 92,000 people have been sickened, and over 3,100 have died. The number of countries hit by the virus has reached at least 70, with Ukraine and Morocco reporting their first cases.

The topsy-turvy Tuesday got o� to a slow trading start in the United States.

Earlier in the day, the Group of Seven major industrialized countries pledged support for the global economy, but they stopped short of announcing any specific new measures. Disappointment in the lack of action helped push U.S. stocks lower at the opening of trading, before the Fed surprised markets with its announcement of the steep, half-point rate cut at 10 a.m.

Eastern time.

Investors are still speculating whether other central banks will join and cut rates and o�er stimulus in a coordinated e�ort around the world. Before the Fed made its move, the Reserve Bank of Australia cut its key interest rate to a record low 0.5%.

U.S. markets have been hit hard by fear over the virus’ impact. Monday’s surge for stocks on hopes that central banks will come to the rescue followed a broad sell-o� last week that erased gains for 2020 and sent indexes into what market watchers call a “correction,” or a fall of 10% or more

from a peak. Last week was the worst for the S&P 500 since the financial crisis.

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The S&P 500 fell 86.86 points, or 2.8%, at 3,003.37. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 785.91 points, or 2.9%, to 25,917.41, and the Nasdaq fell 268.07, or 3%, to 8,684.09.

European stock markets were broadly higher, with the German DAX returning 1.1%, the French CAC 40 up 1.1% and the FTSE 100 up 1%. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.2%, South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.6%, and stocks in Shanghai added 0.7%.

Bond yields swung following the Fed’s announcement. The yield on the 10-year Treasury slumped to 1.01% from 1.08% late Monday after earlier dropping below the 1% threshold for the first time. The 10-year yield tends to fall when expectations are for weak economic growth and inflation.

Shorter-term yields, which move more on Fed actions, had even more dramatic drops.

The two-year Treasury yield sank to 0.71% from 0.81%.

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Agriculture and land management

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL

Getting soil ready for spring

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

With spring right around the corner, you are probably thinking about what plants you will grow, seeds you will start, and getting the garden up and running. Your soil will also need to get prepared for the season too.

If you are planting any perennial plants like fruit trees and brambles, you need to get a soil test. Because these plants will come back season after season, it is important to know what the soil pH is which can limit the productivity of your plants by making soil nutrients unavailable. In addition, it is very hard to modify a soil pH once your plants have been planted.

Established gardens would benefit with an addition of compost. Compost can feed soil microbes as the soil warms up which will then be active and ready to help your plants get the soil nutrients they need once they are planted. Most soil problems like compaction and water infiltration can be addressed with an addition of compost. You want your compost to come into contact with the soil and usually this will mean turning it into the soil. Most composts are very similar in overall quality. If you are

growing perennial plants with an established wood mulch, consider adding some compost around the base of the plants.

You will need to decide on a fertilizer this season too. For a general vegetable garden, we tend to recommend a 10-10-10 meaning 10 of Nitrogen, 10 of Phosphorus, and 10 of Potassium. You will find a lot of other fertilizers available to you though with a wide range of di�erent nutrients.

Two things are important for fertilizers: rate and amount. Some fertilizers will state that they need to be applied every two weeks, once a month, and/or one time a season. Sometimes the amount may mean a tablespoon at planting, 10-15 lbs of the product applied in a growing area, and/ or other measurements. The take-away is that it varies and you need to read the label to determine how much of the product you need. If a fertilizer is saying it will need to be applied once a month, you should assume that all of the nutrients of that fertilizer will be taken by the plant.

Grant McCarty is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension. His tips and tricks for local eating and your at-home garden appear in TRRT.

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A couple of years ago a nearby farmer had ground on which it was di�cult to grow a crop as flood waters would reduce output.

He talked to an o�cial in Rochelle and asked what they were planning on doing to control flood water from their community as he felt they had some responsibility for increasing flood water on his land. The o�cial had little to say and the land owner eventually sold the land to a buyer not interesting in farming the ground.

It is an historic pattern as upstream development often involves accelerating water flow from developed land to formerly dry ground downstream. As former owners of a landscape business, we recognized that when a new home was built between existing homes where to direct the flow of excess rainwater between the properties was always a concern.

Some of the excess water contributing to flooding in farm communities comes from the widespread practice of tiling farm ground to get rid of excess water and the common practice of growing corn and beans and leaving the ground bare for most of the year. Experience and research indicate problems such as erosion, flooding and carbon loss from the soil could be substantially reduced by planting cover crops on the land.

But planting cover crops is not widely practiced in the area as fewer farmers have animals needing hay or bedding so local demand is down. Also, with the growth in the size of farms there is only a limited amount of time to seed the land with a cover crop after the existing field crops are harvested. Planting a cover crop also involves an additional expense of time, seed, fuel and equipment.

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it requires solutions at an appropriate scale.

For some, the answer would be to require cover crops and assist the farmers in financing the transition or requiring them to plant a cover crop as a part of receiving government payments. When solutions are o�ered, gaining social acceptance of them is a major challenge as some interests benefit and others consider themselves harmed.

So potential solutions involving environmental considerations can be minimized, brushed aside or ignored as they are seen as interfering with economic goals.

If farmland is abandoned for agricultural use due to flooding, drought, or farmers quitting farming it can impact the temperature above the abandoned ground. Over the last 24 years about 25 million hectares of agricultural land has been abandoned across Europe, roughly equivalent to the size of Switzerland.

According to Michael Thomsen a study of abandoned farmland in Western Europe by scientists from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has documented that temperatures above such land are 1.8°F cooler than when previously farmed as a result of tree growth and extra moisture that prevented sunlight being absorbed by the ground. There was also greater evaporation of moisture from wetlands, tree leaves and other sources which also block the amount of solar energy being absorbed by the ground.

In Eastern Europe the land temperatures actually failed to drop on abandoned land due to being a drier area with less water available for evaporation and more sunlight hitting the ground.

The contrasting results are seen as calling for di�erent approaches to land management in order for abandoned farmland to serve as a source of carbon storage while providing local cooling benefits.

Addressing climate change also requires changes in our land use practices including those involving agriculture.

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A&E Happenings Music & Arts

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. Dave Potter Blues Trio with Special Guest - Mondays from 6:30-10 p.m. at Grand Ave Pub, 132 W. Grand Ave., in Beloit.

Friday, March 6 Ivy Ford - 7 p.m. at Lyran Society, 1115 4th Ave. No cover.

Oregon VFW Club First Friday - The Oregon VFW Club will host a First Fridays Open Stage Music Show at 7 p.m. The Oregon VFW is located at the west edge of Oregon (IL Rte. 64 & Oregon Trail Rd.). Musician’s drawing for preferred schedule positions will take place at 6:30 p.m.

Each musician (or band) will take 15 minutes at center stage, continuing until each group has been featured. Instruments are all acoustic and professional sound system engineering is provided by Mike Bratt. Talented musicians from across Northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear on a regular basis. The music is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Participation is encouraged so bring your instrument (or voice) and join the show, or relax and just enjoy the music. The Oregon VFW features an extensive menu of quality food & beverage. Show up hungry and thirsty, they will cure your condition! Admission is by free will donation. Bring a friend and enjoy some great music.

Saturday, March 7 Trinadora - Performing from 5-7:30 p.m. at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Free admission.

Saturday, March 14 Kilborn Alley Blues Band - 8 p.m. at Hope & Anchor, 5040 N. 2nd St. in Loves Park. $5 cover.

Friday, March 20 Jonny T-Bird & the MPs - 7 p.m. at Lyran Society, 1115 4th Ave. No cover.

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Thursday, March 5 Forest Preserves of Winnebago County Job Fair The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County will be hosting a job fair to recruit candidates for permanent and seasonal employment opportunities on Thursday, March 5th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at FPWC Headquarters, 5500 Northrock Drive. Preview maintenance, golf, food service, cashier, natural resource and campground job descriptions and apply on-line before meeting our hiring managers – winnebagoforest.org/ employment/. Seasonal positions run from 10-32 weeks. Some weekend shifts may be required. Employee Benefits: free golf, cart rental, shelterhouse rental, camping and more!

See full job descriptions under the Contact Us tab at winnebagoforest.org.

Saturday, March 7 Ag All Around Us - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Discovery Center, 711 N. Main St. Discovery Center and the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau are joining forces to create a seed-sprouting good time!

Explore the ways agriculture makes use of science, technology, engineering and math.

Chat with local farmers, make some butter, and sample goat cheese. Peek at live barnyard babies including goats, piglets, chicks and a baby calf!

You’ll be amazed at the number of things we grow right here in Illinois! National Agriculture Week is off and running at Discovery Center with cute crafts, earth-loving activities and eye-opening information. Bandanas, work boots and bib overalls optional! All activities are included with general admission to Discovery Center. General admission: $9 adults; $9 children ages 2-17; free to Discovery Center Members and children age 1 and younger. Sponsored in part by the WinnebagoBoone Farm Bureau and its Agriculture in the Classroom program, Dr. Zak Pediatric Dentistry and a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Saturday, March 14 5k Shamrock Beer Run/Walk - Sip and sprint (or walk) your way to granting Wishes for young adult cancer warriors. Join Nik’s Wish for the 5k Shamrock Beer Run/Walk. Takes place at Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, in Loves Park. All registered participants will receive a souvenir beer glass, a Shamrock Beer Run long-sleeve T-shirt, and a medal for completing the course. Festivities begin

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at noon and the Run/Walk starts at 1 p.m. A post-race party goes until 4 p.m. On race day, the cost to register for the Shamrock Beer Run/ Walk will be $60 (must be 21 or older); however, a significant discount is available for those registering in advance. Register online at nikolasritschelfoundation.org/annual-events/.

The spectator fee is $20 on race day, but just $10 in advance. Proceeds benefit Nik’s Wish, whose mission is to BRING JOY to young adults (18-24), and their loved ones, fighting cancer.

For more information visit facebook.com/ events/1079145258955293/ Friends of the RPL Book Sale - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hart Interim Library, 214 N. Church St. Hundreds of like-new and gently-used books, audio books, CDs, DVDs & more; $0.25 each. Proceeds benefit Rockford Public Library.

PaddyFest - 4-8 p.m. at Prairie Street Brewing Company, 200 Prairie St. Admission $10; children 12 and under free. Cuisine: Authentic Irish cuisine, Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner, Winston’s Bangers and Mash, Colcannon, Irish Soda Bread, Irish Stew, (new) Irish eggrolls. Entertainment: Danny’s Gone Rogue, Trinadora’s Celtic Frolic, City of Rockford Pipe Band, Emerald Wind, McNulty School of Irish Dance, Scottish dancers, The Toole’s and Rare Privilge and Miminal playing of 4 stages. This year the Rock River will be dyed Green!

Thursday, March 19 Wild Ones Monthly Meeting - 7 p.m. at Rock Valley College, Physical Education Center PEC0110 (lower level), 3301 N. Mulford Rd. Event topic: The Sedges You Know, the Sedges You Don’t. Dr. Andrew Hipp, senior scientist in plant systematics and herbarium director at the Morton Arboretum, will introduce us to the numerous native sedges of the Chicago region. He will cover their taxonomic and ecological context, including photos of the plants and the habitats they live in, in a “sedge nerdy but understandable way.”

Andrew Hipp conducts research on the origins and implications of plant biodiversity. His current work focuses on oaks, sedges, woody plant diversity, and interactions between diversity of plant lineages and biodiversity of plant communities.

You can read about his research at systematics. mortonarb.org/ and follow his natural history blog (which includes plenty of sedges) at botanistsfieldnotes.com/. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call (779) 537.8939 or visit wildonesrrvc.org.

The Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation Meeting - 6:30 p.m. at The Rafter’s Restaurant & Catering, 9426 W. Wagner Road, in Lena, Illinois 61048. The meeting will be held in the Cafe’ Dining Room with our President, Joe Ginger presiding. Great atmosphere, great food and POPCORN too! The Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation is a 501[c]3 Not-for-Profit organization that is dedicated to improving all 58 miles of your Pecatonica River experience. This includes access, education, wildlife habitat, log jam extrication and river clean-up for the human communities in Stephenson County.

Saturday, March 28-Sunday, March 29 29th Annual Rockford Area Model Train Show & Sale - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday at Belvidere North High School, 9393 Beloit Rd., in Belvidere. $5 admission; children 12 & under, Scouts in uniform and those with active military ID free. Many operating model railroads and displays, new & used model trains, railroad memorabilia. Door prizes every hour. Free parking, food available for purchase, kids play area. For more information visit rrvd-nmra.org.

Saturday, April 4 Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day - Every year, hundreds of museums nationally offer free admission to their collections. All you have to do to qualify is to select a museum from the list of participating institutions and request a ticket online. You’ll be given a ticket, valid for two people to visit the museum on April 4.

The list of museums is found online at https:// w w w.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ museum-day-2020/. There are 30 museums participating in Illinois and 14 in Wisconsin.

Locally, these include the Burpee Museum of Natural History and the Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum in Rockford, the Wings and Wheels Vintage Museum in Poplar Grove, and the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society in Galena. Opportunities a little farther away include the Mining and Rollo Jamison Museums in Platteville, The Dubuque Museum of Art, The National Museum of the American Sailor in Great Lakes, the Adler Planetarium and the National Pullman Porter Museum in Chicago, the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Oak Brook and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield. Reserve as soon as you know your plans, as sometimes the number of available tickets runs out.

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PaleoFest 2020 WHEN Friday, March 6 - Sunday, March 8 (various times each day) WHERE Burpee Museum of Natural History The 22nd annual PaleoFest at Burpee Museum of Natural History celebrates all things prehistoric with speakers from around the world, our largest number of visitors to the museum in a single weekend, and activities for the adult scientist all the way to the budding young paleontologist. Activities include art workshops, scientific lectures and family workshops.

Vintage Shop Hop WHEN Friday, March 6 - Saturday, March 7 (times vary at each location) WHERE Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Over 500 shops will be rolling out the red carpet for you. There are vintage shops, antique malls, barn sales and pop-ups with vintage, ladies boutique shops and upscale consignment stores. Each shop owner is excited to meet new customers.

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WHERE Midway Village Museum You’re invited to Sock Monkey Nelson’s Birthday party! Make a sock monkey at the Make-AMonkey Workshop, purchase merchandise for your Sock Monkey, and get your Sock Monkey patches and repairs at the Sockford General Hospital.

WHERE Coronado Performing Arts Center Rockford Symphony Orchestra honors female singers and songwriters who have changed Rock ‘n’ Roll. Special guests perform the music of Carole King, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar, and Heart with featured songs including “I Feel the Earth Move,” “Dancing in the Street” and more.

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DEATH NOTICES John DelSanto 98 Rockford 2/24/2020 Jacqueline Perkins 86 Machesney Park 2/24/2020 Holly Parker 34 Cherry Valley 2/24/2020 Suzanne Caswell 84 Roscoe 2/24/2020 Robert Deuel 72 Rockford 2/24/2020 Shirley Whitcomb 86 Rockford 2/24/2020 Mark Plasters 51 Rockford 2/25/2020 Barbara Kokenes 90 Rockford 2/25/2020 Charulataben Patel 74 Rockford 2/25/2020 Helen Nelson 66 Rockford 2/25/2020 Wilma McCandless 76 Rockford 2/25/2020 Bob Smeltzer 82 Rockford 2/25/2020 Terry Oehl 56 Rockford 2/25/2020 Donna Sors 89 Loves Park 2/25/2020 Rejetta Rowland 73 Rockford 2/25/2020 Lola Robinson 90 Rockford 2/25/2020 Louise Behm 98 Loves Park 2/25/2020 Stephen Knaul 78 South Beloit 2/25/2020 Eldon Martin 85 Rockford 2/25/2020 Ingrid Johnson 85 Rockford 2/25/2020 Henry Warne 84 Rockford 2/26/2020 Adel Sirgany 68 Rockford 2/26/2020 Mona Mc Ar thur 85 Machesney Park 2/26/2020 Alfred Latino 84 Rockford 2/26/2020 Baldemar Garcia Sr. 73 Rockford 2/26/2020 Chad Roland 47 Loves Park 2/26/2020 Nova Sears 66 Rockford 2/26/2020 Bradley Bainter 64 Rockford 2/26/2020 Jennifer Getter 47 Rockford 2/27/2020 Norman Oken 60 Rockford 2/27/2020 Dale Christiansen 67 Rockford 2/27/2020 Pamela Larson 75 Rockford 2/27/2020 Janice Croft 72 Rockford 2/27/2020 Laura Carner 70 Loves Park 2/27/2020 Brandon Vinje 26 Rockford 2/27/2020 Gary Ackerman 74 Rockford 2/27/2020 Estella Benford 87 Rockford 2/27/2020 Margery Hoglund 100 Rockford 2/27/2020 Traci Hill 52 Rockford 2/27/2020 Jeanne Schoppe 91 Rockford 2/28/2020 Hazel Downs 89 South Beloit 2/28/2020 Irene Weishet 88 Rockford 2/28/2020 James Farr 57 Rockford 2/28/2020 Maux Christensen 86 Rockford 2/28/2020 Vincent Erving 57 Rockford 2/28/2020 Nancy Putnam 81 Rockford 2/28/2020 Matthew Latorre 41 Rockford 2/28/2020 Portia Hanebuth 89 Rockford 2/28/2020 Duane Lego 66 Rockford 2/28/2020 Norman Morris 70 Rockford 2/28/2020 Gregory Lee 60 Rockford 2/29/2020 Schirley Maas 74 Rockford 2/29/2020 Frederick Aldrich 71 Rockford 2/29/2020 Kenneth Johnson 52 Rockford 2/29/2020 Bianca Hernandez 28 Rockford 2/29/2020 Howard Sunday 86 Rockford 3/1/2020 Victoria Bedardsely 50 Rockford 3/1/2020 Donna Marilyn Beebe 89 Rockford 3/1/2020 Angeline Spadacini 95 Rockford 3/1/2020 Cheryll Matznick 73 Rockford 3/1/2020 Darlene Clark 97 Rockford 3/1/2020 William Nelson 69 Rockford 3/1/2020 Timothy Adams 51 Rockford 3/1/2020 Cristy Fisch 35 Rockford 3/1/2020

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TAURUS Everyone around you is a critic this week. You’ll have no choice but to build a solid argument to defend yourself. Your comments could put you in the spotlight.

GEMINI You’ll receive an unexpected financial windfall, possibly from an insurance claim that was accepted. You find yourself very popular this week, especially in your love life.

CANCER It’s important to weigh all the pros and cons before making a decision that involves money.

Some people, however, will try to make you believe that if you don’t buy now, the opportunity will expire.

LEO You’ll question your life this week.

You may feel like you’ve hit a roadblock in your career or that others are trying to get in your way. By the end of the week, you’ll have the answers to all your questions and will move past your confusion.

VIRGO You’ll clean up this week, both at home and at work. You need a tidy environment in order to think clearly. You’ll get lots of help from the people in your life.

LIBRA If you’re still trying to find your way professionally, you’ll gain the insight you need to take on a new challenge. Changes will bring abundance to your life.

SCORPIO You’ll feel an increasing need to take a class or study something that will expand your spiritual horizons. A trip or pilgrimage will be planned.

SAGITTARIUS This is an excellent week to take out a loan or to renegotiate your mortgage. You’ll find a definitive solution to all your financial troubles without changing your lifestyle.

CAPRICORN At work, you’ll have a record number of clients and consequently increase your earning potential. If you’re single, you’ll meet someone special at a friendly gathering.

AQUARIUS At work and at home, take the time to think about the projects that you have on the go. Be sure to negotiate better conditions if you can and double-check all the details.

PISCES Moving into a new home is something that needs to be planned in advance. This week, you’ll take the first steps and evaluate the work that needs to be done. You’ll be very proud to make this dream come true.

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Our Energy Future, Part III (and last of this series) Allen Penticoff Contributor

As good as a Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactor (LFTR) reactor could be to develop, the United States and the rest of the world followed Rickover’s light-water reactor path. Over time it became entrenched – “it is what we know” – is how the industry and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) feel about it, and they have little incentive to change. Presently, builders of the reactors make their money not on building hugely expensive reactors, but in supplying the fuel rods to keep them running – it is a sure thing. So - we’ve decided to stick with using the Model T of reactors when we could be driving a Tesla. No thanks. Not changing.

There are a few other nuclear reactor designs in use – considered Generation 2, and 3. Generation 4 is in the works including LFTR and similar technologies (much of it is over my head and I’m not going to try to explain it in layman’s terms). There is debate on what is best and has the fewest problems, but the consensus still is that nuclear technology needs to advance in the next few decades to save the planet. Since Molten Salt Reactors (MSR) can burn “nuclear waste” – all that we need to do with unused uranium fuel is to safely store it until such time it can be economically reprocessed or used directly. The world already has hundreds of years worth of this fuel on hand – even in an all electric age. It is not “waste” in need of disposal

(I prefer to think of it as “leftovers”), and it has already been properly secured against nefarious diversion or accident – mostly in heavy cement/steel containers stored near power plants or other essentially big well-guarded parking lots (i.e. the shut down enrichment plant near Paducah, Kentucky that is now a state wildlife area).

While Alvin Weinberg realized you could not practically build an MSR/LFTR small enough to power an airplane (or could we?), our military is now eyeing development of semi-trailer sized LFTR reactors that could be used in the field. As we’ve learned in Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq, a weak link in our military operations is the long supply line that brings in fuel to power our generators and vehicles. With a powerful portable nuclear power plant, much of the military’s energy needs could be met.

Future wars will likely involve autonomous vehicles powered by electricity.

These desert nations we seem to end up in don’t have power to spare, so we perilously bring in fuel. While I fully expect our military to implement LFTR technology in the field, on bases and perhaps even ships and submarines, our NRC is dragging its feet.

Because a LFTR reactor is not under high pressure, its construction is rather simple metal work. It does not need a huge concrete building built to withstand a hydrogen explosion. The design is scalable, so even small towns could have their own power source and

definitely larger cities could have them.

Our energy supply would be much more secure by this diversification. They could be on their own grid networks and controlled as needed without the threat of hacking into an interactive network of power-sharing grids.

Since the construction is so straightforward, they can be mass-produced with common tools and machinery.

Rockford, with its manufacturing know-how could be a leader in building these billion-dollar machines and selling them to the world. Good jobs and a high standard of living come along with that leadership.

Alas, our NRC has put a lid on LFTR development in the United States.

Billionaire philanthropist/investor Bill Gates sees the wisdom of expanding LFTR technology worldwide to wean us off fossil fuels. Yet his attempts to get something going in the U.S. were thwarted – so, he went to China, whose government not only sees a great need for clean power, but doesn’t mind leading the world by manufacturing this technology they borrowed from our research.

But Gate’s efforts in China have been thwarted by the U.S.’s economic war with China by embargoing funds and technol-

ogy transfer.

We really have no time to lose on all counts. Keep our current light-water reactors online, subsidize them (or better yet let them be owned by the public) as does “sustainable” sources. On the sites of fossil fuel burning power plants, assemble a manufactured LFTR reactor that can tie into the existing electrical infrastructure and shut the fossil fuel burners down. Look seriously for other places that this power can replace or augment the power grid. Convert our entire society over to a 100 percent electric powered life. We’ll breath easier.

We’ll start reversing some of the damage we’ve created and perhaps Gaia can once again keep all in order on our lonely little blue planet.

I am sorry to have angered my green friends by finding flaw in their sustainable energy ideology and finding good things to say about nuclear/atomic power.

But either you want to immediately reduce the impact of climate change by going nuclear – or you are going to delay until it is far too late by trying to use the sun and wind to save the day.

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Government Notices n n n INVITATION TO BID CONCRETE MATERIALS BID NO.: 220-W-030 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on March 19 , 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.

11363R TRRT 3/4 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 provide labor and equipment necessary to remove dead trees from the Disc Golf South Course at Page Park. The work includes tree removal, not including stumps, and clean up. The removal of 92 dead trees (1,506 inches) are included in this project.

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. 20-2246 Page Park Tree Removals Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 Bid Opening: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 11362R TRRT 3/4 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.

Rockford Park District is soliciting contractors to provide rough mowing grounds maintenance activities that include attention to height, rough terrain and frequency of cut within individual park site setting; as well as slope mowing of the dams at Aldeen, Levings Park and Page Dry Dam. Bids will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 (Purchasing Dept (815) 969-4094).

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. 20-2241 General Grounds Maintenance Service: Rough Mowing and Slope Mowing Locations Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 Bid Opening: Thursday, March 19, 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 11364R TRRT 3/4 n n n LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CDST), Thursday, March 26, 2020 sealed submittals for IFB No. 20-28 Interior Renovations at Flinn and Kennedy Middle 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 4th day of March 2020, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois.

Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 11365R TRRT 3/4 n n n INVITATION TO BID CITY WIDE STREET REPAIRS GROUP NO. 2 (RESIDENTIAL) BID NO.: 220-PW-027 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on March 18, 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.

11396R TRRT 3/4 n n n INVITATION TO BID PARK AVE. AND WATER ST. WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT BID NO.: 220-W-026 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on March 18, 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.

A MANDATORY meeting will take place at Water Operations Center, 1111 Cedar Street, Rockford, IL 61102 on March 10, 2020 at 10 AM. Bids will only be accepted from vendors who attend this mandatory pre-bid meeting.

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOEY McLEOD, Deceased.

No. 2019-P-199 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JOEY McLEOD. Letters of Office were issued on February 5, 2020 to JACQUELINE McLEOD, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Gary L. Ecklund, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

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

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

DATED: February 18, 2020 Gary L. Ecklund Name: Gary L. Ecklund Attorney for Estate Address: 4023 Charles Street City: Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone: 815 229-5333 gary@rockriverlaw.com 11327R TRRT 3/4 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 MAURICE A. PARTRIDGE, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2020 P 46 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Maurice A. Partridge of Rockton, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 11, 2020, to Lori A. Thomson, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is G. Michael Scheurich.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 19, 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 of 1975, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Room 425, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: February 17, 2020.

G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH (#2479869) Guyer & Enichen, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 815/636-9600 11320R TRRT 3/4 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 Member’s only lounge & game room that will also sell clothing and accessories business in said County and State under the name of Functions Lounge & More at the following post office addresses: 340 College Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: David McCoy Jr. SIGNED: David McCoy Jr. 2/14/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11332R TRRT 3/4

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOYCE M. SHULTZ Deceased, CASE NO. 19 P 457 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JOYCE M. SHULTZ. Letters of Office were issued on October 24, 2019, to RONALD A. ZICK and CINDY LEE ZICK, c/o 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JEREMY RAMSEY, 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 1, 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 Div. 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: February 17, 2020 RONALD A. ZICK CINDY LEE ZICK Name: JEREMY RAMSEY ARDC Number: # 6276765 Attorney for Estate Address: 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway Loves Park, IL 61111 Telephone: (815) 988-4364 11322R TRRT 3/4 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Restaurant business in said County and State under the name of Angie’s Authentic Mexican Tamales at the following post office addresses: 1820 Dresden Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Angelica Zarco Diaz SIGNED: Angelica Zarco Diaz 2/18/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 11331R TRRT 3/4 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: ONERINA RALLO, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2020 P 61 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ONERINA RALLO. Letters of Office were issued on February 20, 2020 to Clarissa Rallo, 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 26, 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 Administrator Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Tyler M. Crosby 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 11345R TRRT 3/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: Katherine L. Poggensee, deceased.

CASE NO. 2020 P 35 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION HEIRS AND CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Katherine L. Poggensee of Rockford, Illinois, Letters of Office as Administrator were issued on February 12, 2020, to Mark A. Poggensee, 3108 Searles Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, whose attorney is Theodore Liebovich, 415 South Mulford Road, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 26, 2020, that being the date at least six (6) months from the date of the 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 Clerk of the Court at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the estate legal representative or both.

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

MARK A. POGGENSEE Administrator 11346R TRRT 3/11 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 Rufin freiming business in said County and State under the name of Andrade Construction at the following post office addresses: 631 Donelda Ln., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alejandro Andrade SIGNED: Alejandro Andrade 2/14/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11325R TRRT 3/4

n n n NOTICE OF INTENT TO CHANGE THE ROCKFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY’S ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN Please be advised that the Rockford Housing Authority is posting for public comment, a proposed change of the Administrative Plan. This plan establishes a policy for administering Housing Choice Voucher Assistance in a manner consistent with Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements and local objectives. The plan details a policy and procedure affecting a resident’s continued occupancy in Housing Choice Voucher programs.

The following is a list of Chapters affected by the proposed revisions: A. Chapter 1 – Overview of the Program and Plan B. Chapter 2 – Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity C. Chapter 3 – Eligibility D. Chapter 4 – Applications, Waiting List and Tenant Selection E. Chapter 5 – Briefings and Voucher Issuance F. Chapter 6 – Income and Subsidy Determinations G. Chapter 7 – Verification H. Chapter 8 – Housing Quality Standards and Rent Reasonableness I. Chapter 9 – General Leasing Policies J. Chapter 10 – Moving with Continued Assistance and Portability K. Chapter 11 – Reexaminations L. Chapter 12 – Termination of Assistance and Tenancy M. Chapter 14 – Program Integrity N. Chapter 15 – Special Housing Types O. Chapter 16 – Program Administration P. Chapter 17 – Project-Based Vouchers The proposed changes are available for inspection during regular working hours at: Rockford Housing Authority 223 S. Winnebago Street Rockford, IL 61102 815-489-8500 Rockford Housing Authority representatives will be available, by appointment, to meet with individuals to explain or clarify issues related to the proposed changes.

Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Housing Choice Voucher Programs Manager Office at, 815-489-8500.

The public comment period will extend from March 1, 2020 through March 31, 2020. Comments may be submitted to the above address in writing through these dates. All comments will be reviewed and considered prior to implementing the proposed revisions. If approved, the changes to the “Administrative Plan” will be implemented on April 1, 2020.

Public meeting for questions or comments to be held Monday, March 23, 2020 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at 223 S. Winnebago St. Rockford, IL 61102.

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n n n NOTICE OF INTENT TO CHANGE THE ROCKFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY’S ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY POLICY Please be advised that the Rockford Housing Authority is posting for public comment, a proposed change of the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy. This plan establishes a policy for administering Low Income Public Housing Assistance in a manner consistent with Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements and local objectives. The plan details a policy and procedure affecting a resident’s continued occupancy in Low Income Public Housing Programs.

The following is a list of Chapters affected by the proposed revisions: A. Chapter 1 – Overview of the Program and Plan B. Chapter 2 – Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity C. Chapter 3 – Eligibility D. Chapter 4 – Applications, Waiting List and Tenant Selection E. Chapter 5 – Occupancy Standards and Unit Offers F. Chapter 6 – Income and Rent Determinations G. Chapter 7 – Verification H. Chapter 8 – Leasing and Inspections I. Chapter 9 – Reexaminations J. Chapter 11 – Transfer Policy K. Chapter 12 – Lease Terminations L. Chapter 13 – Grievances and Appeals M. Chapter 14 – Program Integrity N. Chapter 15 – Program Administration O. Chapter 16 – Policies - House Rules - Marijuana Policy P. Lease Agreement - Section 2 - Section 8 - Section 16 G. Maintenance Charges – Page 4 The proposed changes are available for inspection during regular working hours at each development site office or at the following location: Rockford Housing Authority 223 S. Winnebago Street Rockford, IL 61102 815-489-8500 Rockford Housing Authority representatives will be available, by appointment, to meet with individuals to explain or clarify issues related to the proposed changes. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Director of Housing Operations Office at, 815-489-8500.

The public comment period will extend from March 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020. Comments may be submitted to the above address in writing through these dates. All comments will be reviewed and considered prior to implementing the proposed revisions. If approved, the changes to the “Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy” will be implemented on April 1, 2020.

Public meeting for questions or comments to be held Monday, March 23rd from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at 223 S. Winnebago St. Rockford, IL 61102.

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The Rock River Times. March 4, 2020

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 lash services business in said County and State under the name of The Art of Beauty by Amelia Constantin 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: Amelia Constantin SIGNED: Amelia Constantin 2/20/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11351R TRRT 3/11 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 Custom Video business in said County and State under the name of Matt Jones 2587 at the following post office addresses: 1224 Widergren Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kaitlyn Jones SIGNED: Kaitlyn Jones 2/19/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11349R TRRT 3/11 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 company business in said County and State under the name of Star Cleaning at the following post office addresses: 3527 Robey Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Martin Rodriguez, Jr. SIGNED: Martin Rodriguez, Jr. 2/24/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11354R TRRT 3/11 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by Cubesmart #6148, 4300 Interstate Boulevard, Loves Park,Illinois 61111 (815) 277-4053 to satisfy a lien on MARCH 12, 2020 at approx. 1:00PM at www. storagetreasures.com.

CUBE 11, THEODORE YOUNG; CUBE 28, BRIAN BATES; CUBE 45, LUCAS LANE; CUBE 63, LUCAS LANE; CUBE 146, ANGEL BECK; CUBE 183, PAUL KARTES; CUBE 189, PAUL KARTES; CUBE 196, DANIELLE HAURY 11340R TRRT 3/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: DOUGLAS DEL RAY IVY / DOUGLAS DITTO Current Name Case Number 20-MR-141 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Douglas Freddy Ditto to the new name of: Douglas Del Ray Ivy.

The court date will be held: on March 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Douglas Ivy / Douglas Ditto Current Name 11330R TRRT 3/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: DAWN MARIE MOORE Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-0000140 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Dawn Marie Moore to the new name of: Katelyn DawnMarie Moore.

The court date will be held: on March 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Dawn Marie Moore Current Name James E. Meason Attorney at Law 113 W. Main Street Rockton, IL 61072-2989 (815) 624-6517 lauren.measonlaw@gmail.com 11341R TRRT 3/11 n n n ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss.

In the matter of the Petition for Adoption of JAXON A D WEBB a male child, 2019-AD-123 To Biological Father and All Whom It May Concern: TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a minor child named JAXON A D WEBB. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 108 in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before March 31, 2020 a default may be entered against you any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated: February 24, 2020 /s/ Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court Laura L. McGarragan #6199753 1004 North Main Street Rockford, IL 61103 Tel: 815-961-1111 Fax: 815-516-0541 Laura@McGarraganLaw.com 11366R TRRT 3/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: KIM RENEE KOCH Current Name Case Number 20-MR-208 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Kim Renee Koch to the new name of: Kim Renee Smithson.

The court date will be held: on April 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Kim Koch Current Name 11367R TRRT 3/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD,

Plaintiff, VS. JUDY K. CASTREY, BOULDER CREEK DEVELOPMENT III INC., UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMAINTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2019 CH 260 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to The Unknown Heirs at Law or Legatees of Thomas E. Castrey, Unknown Claimants against the Estate of Thomas E. Castrey, , the Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Unit 55-1461 in Boulder Creek III Condominium, as delineated on the survey of certain lots or parts thereof in Final Plat No. 2 of Hampton Crossings, being a Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 27, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, and a Re-Plat of Lot 3, Plat No. 1 of Hampton Crossings, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 44 of Plats on page 81A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, which Survey is attached as Exhibit “B” to the Declaration of Condominium Ownership recorded as Document NO. 0637051 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements appurtenant to said unit, as set forth in said Declaration as amended from time to time; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 1461 Stonebridge Crossing Rockford, Illinois 61108 P.I.N. Number: 12-27-361-001 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about April 30, 2019.

That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is Judy K. Castrey. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor – Thomas E. Castrey and Judy K. Castrey Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage – July 21, 2010.

Date of Recording – July 28, 2010.

County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document – 20101027218 NOW THEREFORE, unless you The Unknown Heirs at Law or Legatees of Thomas E. Castrey, Unknown Claimants against the Estate of Thomas E. Castrey, the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street in the City of Rockford, State of Illinois on or before April 6, 2020 default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the 27th day of February, 2020.

Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Attorney Timothy F. Horning #973 MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue

Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 11368R TRRT 3/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: MICHELLE LYNN BIVENS, Petitioner, vs.

ANTHONY DANELL BIVENS, Respondent.

Case No. 18-D-306 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Anthony Danell Bivens that Petitioner Michelle Lynn Bivens 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 April 3, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Michelle Lynn Bivens, Petitioner 11369R TRRT 3/18 n n n Halsted Storage 3804 Halsted Road Rockford, IL 61101 NOTICE OF SALE Please be advised that Halsted Storage at 3804 Halsted Road in Rockford, IL intends to auction or otherwise dispose of items due to default for non-payment of rent. The date of disposal will be March 20, 2020 at 3804 Halsted Road. Unless stated otherwise contents are household goods & furnishings. Names of unit renters & numbers are as follows: Carol Bunting - B6; Jennifer Warner - C8; John C James - K12.

All property is being stored at the above storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms & conditions may apply. See manager for details.

11370R TRRT 3/11 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: SCOTTY A. HOLLINGSWORTH, Deceased.

NO. 2019 P 221 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION WILLS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of SCOTTY A. HOLLINGSWORTH. Letters of Office were issued on June 11, 2019, to Kevin Savage, 9169 W. Winslow Rd. Durand, Illinois 61024, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is DeRango and Cain, LLC., 120 W. State St. Suite 303, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 4, 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, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite dated shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, at the Winnebago Count Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the legal estate 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 with ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: February 28, 2020

Kevin Savage, Administrator BY: /s/ Jim Hursh JAMES HURSH, Attorney for the Administrator Prepared by: James Hursh, #6230997 DeRango and Cain, LLC 120 West State St. Suite 303 Rockford, Illinois 61101 815/962-5490 jhursh@derangocain.com 11371R TRRT 3/18 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: LARRY ROMINE, Deceased.

NO. 2020 P 50 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION WILLS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of LARRY ROMINE. Letters of Office were issued on March 2, 2020, to Scot Romine, 3312 Minnesota Dr., Rockford, Illinois, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is DeRango and Cain, LLC., 120 W. State St. Suite 303, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 4, 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, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite dated shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, at the Winnebago Count Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the legal estate 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 with ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: March 2, 2020 Scot Romine, Administrator BY: /s/ Jim Hursh JAMES HURSH, Attorney for the Administrator Prepared by: James Hursh, #6230997 DeRango and Cain, LLC 120 West State St. Suite 303 Rockford, Illinois 61101 815/962-5490 jhursh@derangocain.com 11389R TRRT 3/18 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: ALFONSO SPOTO, Deceased.

CASE NO. 15 P 393 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ALFONSO SPOTO. Letters of Office were issued on the 22nd day of May 2015, to Raymond Spoto, 6848 N. Elm Street, Platteville WI., 53818, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David H. Carter, Law Office of David H. Carter, 308 West State Street, Suite 215, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 15, 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: March 2, 2020 By: /s/ David H. Carter, Esq. DAVID H. CARTER David H. Carter — ARDC #6204782 Attorney at Law 308 West State Street, Suite 215 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-968-8900 Fax: 815-968-9427 DHCLAW@aol.com 11372R TRRT 3/18 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 Delivery service business in said County and State under the name of Botanas Renteria at the following post office addresses: 1206 Van Wie Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rigoberto Valle Renteria SIGNED: Rigoberto Valle Renteria 2/26/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11374R TRRT 3/18 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 J.B. Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 3717 Connecticut Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jesus Donato Bustos Montalban SIGNED: Jesus Donato Bustos Montalban 2/26/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11375R TRRT 3/18 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 mental health counseling business in said County and State under the name of Solution Counseling Center at the following post office addresses: 5918 Covey Ridge Trl., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kai Johnson SIGNED: Kai Johnson 2/26/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11376R TRRT 3/18 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 T & R Construction, Concrete and Excavating at the fol-

lowing post office addresses: 322 Skylark Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rosa Puga Gonzalez; Tomas Duron SIGNED: Rosa Puga Gonzalez 2/26/20 SIGNED: Tomas Duron 2/26/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11378R TRRT 3/18 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 mobile business where I would provide a variety of businesses w/ sample and info regarding health & nutrition through Herbalife business in said County and State under the name of Just Be Nutrition at the following post office addresses: 937 Drexel Blvd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jessica Vanegas SIGNED: Jessica Vanegas 2/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11379R TRRT 3/18 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 mobile detailing at your home or office business in said County and State under the name of JMA Mobile Detailing at the following post office addresses: 2201 Overdene Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marta Ramirez SIGNED: Marta Ramirez 2/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11380R TRRT 3/18 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 online business in said County and State under the name of The Jagged Edge Fashion Craze at the following post office addresses: 7549 Denrick Rd., Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Melissa Booker SIGNED: Melissa Booker 2/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11381R TRRT 3/18 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 online business in said County and State under the name of Restoration Addixx at the following post office addresses: 7549 Denrick Rd., Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Melissa Booker

SIGNED: Melissa Booker 2/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11382R TRRT 3/18 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS CANCELLATION OF BUSINESS STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss.

Certificate No. 34135 On the 23rd day of April, A.D. 2018, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for Kimberly’s at the following address(es) 528 7th St., Rockford, IL 61104.

On the 3rd day of March, A.D. 2020, the following person or persons ceased doing business under the above assumed name and have no further connection with or financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Luis Tafolla SIGNED: Luis Tafolla 3/3/2020 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 3rd day of March A.D. 2020.

Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 11392R TRRT 3/4 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: KENNETH W. LA FONTAINE, Deceased.

NO. 2019 P 265 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION WILLS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of KENNETH W. LA FONTAINE. Letters of Office were issued on June 18, 2019, to Deborah La Fontaine, 5509 Hodges Run, Roscoe, Illinois 61073, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is DeRango and Cain, LLC., 120 W. State St. Suite 303, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 4, 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, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite dated shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, at the Winnebago Count Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the legal estate 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 with ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: February 28, 2020 Deborah La Fontaine, Administrator BY: /s/ Jim Hursh JAMES HURSH, Attorney for the Administrator Prepared by: James Hursh, #6230997 DeRango and Cain, LLC 120 West State St. Suite 303 Rockford, Illinois 61101 815/962-5490 jhursh@derangocain.com 11373R TRRT 3/18

March 4, 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.ERNESTO DOMINGUEZ et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000951 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 4, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 25, 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 SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF COLORADO HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 5, A REPLAT OF LOTS 15 16, 17, 18, 19 20, 21 22, 23, & 24, BLOCK 4, OF COLORADO HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 2, AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 61 IN THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3504 SEWARD AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-31477-020 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. 14-17-17670 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017-CH0000951 TJSC#: 40-996 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.

I3146162 P11333R TRRT 3/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.PEGGY LIGHTHART A/K/A PEGGY J. LIGHTHART A/K/A PEGGY ROSENBAUM et al Defendant 16 CH 01017 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 20, 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 TEN (10) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTH PARK SUBDIVISION, BEING PART OF SECTION 36-45-2 IN BOOK 18 OF PLATS ON PAGE 45 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 121 SUPERIOR AVENUE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 07-36227-009 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. 14-16-15884 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 01017 TJSC#: 40-927 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.

I3145857 P11334R TRRT 3/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO MIDLAND STATES BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

ROSE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC., a dissolved Illinois corporation, CHARLES GEISLER, DEBBIE GEISLER, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2020 CH 119 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE To: UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for foreclosure of a mortgage and other relief on the following described property in which you have or claim an interest: Lots Fifteen (15), Sixteen (16) and Seventeen (17) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of E. H. Marsh’s Park View Subdivision of a part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 14 and of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 2425 Hecker Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103.

Property Code / PIN: 11-11479-002; 11-11-479-003; 11-11479-004.

Title Holder of Record: Rose Investment Properties, Inc. Identification of Mortgage: Mortgage from Rose Investment Properties, Inc. to Midland States Bank dated March 26, 2018 and recorded March 27, 2018 as Document No. 20181008520 to secure an amount not to exceed $101,500.00 Now, therefore, unless you, the said defendants, “Unknown Owners” and “Non-Record Claimants” file your answer in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, on or before April 6, 2020, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Dated: February 20, 2020 WILLIAMSMcCARTHYLLP Thomas P. Sandquist Its Attorneys Prepared By: Thomas P. Sandquist #06198232 WILLIAMSMcCARTHYLLP 120 West State Street P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105 (815) 987-8900 tsandquist@wilmac.com 11342R TRRT 3/11 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO

COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BLACKHAWK STATE BANK n/k/a BLACKHAWK BANK, Plaintiff, v.

JUAN R. FLORES a/k/a JUAN ROSENDO FLORES-ALFARO; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN SPOUSES, UNKNOWN HEIRS, and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2020-CH-0000122 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Seventeen (17) and Sixteen (16) as designated upon the Plat of Lietuva Subdivision lying in a part of the South Half (1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 27, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 14 of Plats on page 18 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 836 Illinois Avenue Rockford, IL 61102 PROPERTY ID’s: 11-27-379007 (Lot 16) 11-27-379-008 (Lot 17) And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 27th 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 PREPARED BY: Matthew M. Hevrin (ARDC #6256083) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: (815) 490-4900 Fax: (815) 490-4901 mhevrin@hinshawlaw.com 11343R TRRT 3/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff,

VS. KENNETH SASMAN, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2020 CH 110 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to the Unknown Others, Non Record Claimants and Unknown Others, the Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Lot Twenty Four (24) as designated upon the Plat of Buena Vista Subdivision, being a Subdivision of a part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 18, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 20 of Plats on Page 25 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 10728 Ventura Blvd. Machesney Park, Illinois 61115.

P.I.N. Number: 08-18-301-003 Property Code: 126C 022 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about February 18, 2020.

That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is Kenneth Sasman. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor – Kenneth Sasman Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage – February 27, 2017 and modified July 25, 2019 Date of Recording – March 1 2017 County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document – 20171006066 NOW THEREFORE, unless you the Unknown Others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street in the City of Rockford, State of Illinois on or before March 31, 2020, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the 24th day of February, 2020.

Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Attorney Timothy F. Horning #973 MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 11348R TRRT 3/11 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 business service setting appointment business in said County and State under the name of Appointment Pros at the following post office addresses: 9853 N. Alpine Rd., #120, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Linda A. Hemmons SIGNED: Linda A. Hemmons 2/24/20

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11353R TRRT 3/11 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 Rental and leasing business in said County and State under the name of Harmoney Blackman at the following post office addresses: 611 Prairie St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Shantawan Johnson SIGNED: Shantawan Johnson 2/21/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11352R TRRT 3/11 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, lawn mowing, lawn care, tree trimming, mulch, spring clean up business in said County and State under the name of Munoz Brothers Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 2330 11th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Armando Munoz; Juan Carlos Munoz SIGNED: Armando Munoz 2/25/20 SIGNED: Juan Carlos Munoz 2/25/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 11357R TRRT 3/11 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: VERNA M. COLES, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2019 P 501 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of VERNA M. COLES. Letters of Office were issued on February 12, 2020 to Scott Coles, 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 26, 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 Administrator Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Tyler M. Crosby

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475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 11344R TRRT 3/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, vs.

MARIA D. MONTOYA, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GONZALO MONTOYA, JOHN MONTOYA, GONZALO MONTOYA, JR., SHERRY ZACK AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 18 CH 739 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 26, 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 TWENTY-FOUR (24) AND LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SUNSET HILL SECOND ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION SEVENTEEN (17), AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION EIGHTEEN (18), BOTH IN TOWNSHIP FORTY-FOUR (44) NORTH, RANGE ONE (1) EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 121 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-17-303-006 AND 11-17-303-007.

Commonly known as 4428 VIRGINIA AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61101.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 18-04146 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3145360 P11314R TRRT 3/4

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The Rock River Times. March 4, 2020

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 online business in said County and State under the name of Jagged Edge Skin Essentials at the following post office addresses: 7549 Denrick Rd., Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Melissa Booker SIGNED: Melissa Booker 2/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11383R TRRT 3/18 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing and lingerie selling business in said County and State under the name of Precious Boutique at the following post office addresses: 606 S. New Towne Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Precious Bingham SIGNED: Precious Bingham 2/28/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11384R TRRT 3/18 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 Exterior construction, such as, siding, roofing, windows, doors, decks & seamless gutters business in said County and State under the name of Brother Farve’s Seamless Gutters & More at the following post office addresses: 1412 Grant Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jesse W. Farve III SIGNED: Jesse W. Farve III 2/28/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11385R TRRT 3/18 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 Sale of repurposed retail goods and custom artwork business in said County and State under the name of TB Transformations at the following post office addresses: 3512 Fleetwood Drive, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tim Bragg SIGNED: Tim Bragg 3/2/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of March, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11386R TRRT 3/18 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 Mowing and Trimming,

spring cleanup, mulch, yard work, hedge trimming business in said County and State under the name of Prime Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 3121 Pelham Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jose J. Lopez Bautista SIGNED: Jose J. Lopez Bautista 3/2/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of March, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Try, DEPUTY 11387R TRRT 3/18 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 home service and cleaning business in said County and State under the name of BLC Home Services at the following post office addresses: 6593 Lanterne Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Olivia Casteel SIGNED: Olivia Casteel 3/2/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of March, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 11388R TRRT 3/18 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing, cups & substrates customization company business in said County and State under the name of Tee’s & Bee’s Custom Designs at the following post office addresses: 1268 Ed’s Place, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Becky Dressler SIGNED: Becky Dressler 3/3/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of March, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11390R TRRT 3/18 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 metal/wool craft business in said County and State under the name of Crockett Acres Designs at the following post office addresses: 11440 Crockett Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lisa Williams SIGNED: Lisa Williams 3/3/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of March, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 11391R TRRT 3/18 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 Supreme Seamless Gutters at the following post office addresses: 6389 42nd St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Saul Nunez SIGNED: Saul Nunez 3/3/20

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of March, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11393R TRRT 3/18 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 Lawn care & snow removal business in said County and State under the name of 2M Lawncare at the following post office addresses: 729 Furman St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael Mahurin SIGNED: Michael Mahurin 3/3/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of March, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11394R TRRT 3/18 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 MARK E. GULLIKSON, Deceased.

Case No. 2020-P-80 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARK E. GULLIKSON of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 27, 2020, to STACY GULLIKSON of Rockford, Illinois, whose attorney is MATTHEW M. HEVRIN, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 4, 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.

STACY GULLIKSON, Independent Executor of the Estate of MARK E. GULLIKSON, Deceased By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP By:/s/ Matthew M. Hevrin Matthew M. Hevrin PREPARED BY: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP MATTHEW M. HEVRIN, ARDC #6256083 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, Illinois 61105 815-490-4900 Attorneys for Estate 11395R TRRT 3/18 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 & carpentry business in said County and State under the name of 3PO Construction at the following post office addresses: 6389 42nd St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting

such business are as follows: Cesar Delgado Lujo SIGNED: Cesar Delgado Lujo 2/25/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11355R TRRT 3/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

JESUS FLORES; ELISABET C. FLORES AKA ELISABET FLORES; Defendants, 19 CH 511 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, April 9, 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 Forty-Six (46) as designated upon Plat Number 2 of Kylemore East, being a subdivision of part of the East half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, and a resubdivision of Lots 1 through 5 and Maeve Lane as designated upon the plat of Kylemore East, the plat of which first named subdivision is recorded in Book 40 of Plats on Page 77A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois. P.I.N. 12-22-326-013.

Commonly known as 6368 Maeve Lane, Rockford, IL 61107.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

19-030270 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3146487 P11359R TRRT 3/18 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: ANDREA M. ADAMS, Deceased.

CASE NO. 20 P 34 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ANDREA M. ADAMS. Letters of Office were issued on the 13th day of February 2020, to Michael D. Adams and Eunice Adams, who are the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David H. Carter, Law Office of David H. Carter, 308 West State Street, Suite 215, Rockford,

Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 15, 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: March 3, 2020 By: /s/ David H. Carter, Esq. DAVID H. CARTER David H. Carter — ARDC #6204782 Attorney at Law 308 West State Street, Suite 215 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-968-8900 Fax: 815-968-9427 DHCLAW@aol.com 11398R TRRT 3/18 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: LIZBETH A. PARKER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 18-P-2018 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of LIZBETH A. PARKER. Letters of Office were issued on the 24th day of January 2019, to Michelle M. Parker, 2567 Bainburg Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61109, who is the legal representative of the Estate.

The attorney for the estate is David H. Carter, Law Offices of David H. Carter., 308 West State Street, Suite 215, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 15, 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: March 3, 2020 By: /s/ David H. Carter, Esq. David H. Carter David H. Carter #6204782 Law Offices of David H. Carter 308 West State Street, Suite 215 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-968-8900 Fax: 815-968-9427 DHCLAW@aol.com 11399R TRRT 3/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN CHANCERY VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, Illinois, an Illinois Municipal Corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

JAY PIERCE, JR., UNKNOWN OWNERS And NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

CASE NO. 2020-CH-93 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois an Illinois Municipal corporation, vs.

Jay Pierce, Jr., Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Case No. 2020-CH-93.

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Lien conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: Part of Lot One (1) in Block Three (3) as designated upon the Plat of Cherry Valley, which Plat is recorded in Book N of Deeds on Page 346 in Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said lot; thence South, along the West line of said lot, Ninety-four and Sixty-eight One Hundredths (94.68) feet; thence Northeasterly, in a direct line to a point in the East line of said lot which is Seventy-five and Eighty-nine One Hundredths (75.89) feet South of the Northeast corner of said lot; thence North along the East line of said lot, Seventy-five and Eighty-nine One Hundredths (75.89) feet to the Northeast corner of said lot; thence West, along the North line of said lot, One Hundred Five and Six Tenths (105.6) feet to the point of beginning, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois; ALSO, That part of Lots Two (2) and Lot Three (3) in Block Three (3) as designated upon the Plat of Cherry Valley, the Plat of which is recorded in Book N of Deeds on Page 346 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, lying Northerly of a line drawn parallel with and distant Fifty (50) feet Northwesterly at right angles from the center line of the main track of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, ALSO, Those parts of Lots One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) in Block Three (3) of the Plat of Cherry Valley in the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 1, Township 43 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot One (1); thence Southerly along the West line of said Lot One (1), a distance of 94.68 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence Northeasterly along a straight line a distance of 105 feet, more or less, to a point on the East line of said Lot One (1), distant 75.89 feet Southerly from the Northeast corner of said lot; thence Southerly along said East line of said Lot One (1), a distance of 5 feet, more or less, to a point distant 50 feet Northwesterly, measured at

right angles, from the center line of the main track of the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company, as said main track is now located ; thence Northeasterly parallel with said main track center line, a distance of 150 feet, more or less, to a point on the East line of said Block Three (3); thence Southerly along said line of Block Three (3), a distance of 41 feet, more or less, to a point distant 10 feet Northwesterly, measured at right angles, from said main track center line; thence Southwesterly parallel with said main track center line a distance of 250 feet, more or less, to a point on the West line of said Lot One (1); thence Northerly along said West line, a distance of 45 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 201-203 North Cherry Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016 PIN: 16-01-131-004 Lien was recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20201001616.

And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now therefore, unless you, the said 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, Chancery Division, in the Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 4th day of April, 2020, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois February11, 2020. /s/ Thomas A. Klein Winnebago County Circuit Clerk PREPARED BY: JAMES E. STEVENS (3128256) Barrick Switzer Long Balsley & Van Evera, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 815-962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com 11321R TRRT 3/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: JOHN WILLIAM HUGHES, Deceased.

No. 2019-P-573 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JOHN WILLIAM HUGHES. Letters of Office were issued to Todd A. Robinson, 428 Creekview Lane, Rockford, IL 61114 who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Rodney W. Kimes, Bolgrien, Koepke & Kimes, LLC, 542 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, WI 53511.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 19th day of August, 2020, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: February 17, 2020 Todd Robinson, Independent

Executor of the Estate of JOHN WILLIAM HUGHES Rodney W. Kimes BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE & KIMES, LLC 542 East Grand Avenue Beloit, WI 53511 608-365-7702 11323R TRRT 3/4 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 Daniel’s Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 5430 Midvale Dr., #4, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Daniel Villarreal SIGNED: Daniel Villarreal 2/18/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11326R TRRT 3/4 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 Remodeling Contractor business in said County and State under the name of Johnson Construction at the following post office addresses: 4823 David Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeffrey Johnson SIGNED: Jeffrey Johnson 2/20/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11350R TRRT 3/11 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 and sanitary value rebuild business in said County and State under the name of Scheider Sanitary at the following post office addresses: 6775 Middle Rd., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dave Scheider SIGNED: Dave Scheider 2/26/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11377R TRRT 3/18 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 online item sales such as clothes, shoes, accessories business in said County and State under the name of VK Closet at the following post office addresses: 1120 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Hikisha Houston; Tekeda Brown SIGNED: Hikisha Houston 2/13/20 SIGNED: Tekeda Brown 2/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of February, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11324R TRRT 3/4

March 4, 2020 The Rock River Times.

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, vs. MARIA D. MONTOYA, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GONZALO MONTOYA, JOHN MONTOYA, GONZALO MONTOYA, JR., SHERRY ZACK AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 18 CH 739 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 26, 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. 11-17-303-006 AND 11-17-303-007.

Commonly known as 4428 VIRGINIA AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61101.

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

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 18-04146 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3145360 P11314R TRRT 3/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE INC.; Plaintiff, vs. JESUS FLORES; ELISABET C. FLORES AKA ELISABET FLORES; Defendants, 19 CH 511 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, April 9, 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. 12-22-326-013.

Commonly known as 6368 Maeve Lane, Rockford, IL 61107.

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

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(614) 220-5611. 19-030270 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3146487 P11359R TRRT 3/18 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.- ERNESTO DOMINGUEZ et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000951 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 4, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 25, 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 3504 SEWARD AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-31-477-020 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. 14-17-17670 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017-CH-0000951 TJSC#: 40-996 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.

I3146162 P11333R TRRT 3/11 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.- PEGGY LIGHTHART A/K/A PEGGY J. LIGHTHART A/K/A PEGGY ROSENBAUM et al Defendant 16 CH 01017 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 20, 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 121 SUPERIOR AVENUE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 07-36-227-009 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

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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. 14-16-15884 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 01017 TJSC#: 40-927 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.

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Rockford started Week 22 poised to take move strongly into postseason position but but dropped a key game in a three-game road swing against a divisional opponent that’s also clawing to make the Calder Cup Playoffs. The trip began on a positive note as Rockford clipped the Texas Stars twice in Austin. Rockford then fell 3-0 in San Antonio, which knocked them into the three-way tie final spot and propelled the Rampage to No. 3.

“We ran out of legs,” coach Derek King said after the loss. “As the game went on, they got better and faster. We took (a) penalty, they got (a goal) on us and it just deflated us.”

Overall though, King said his club played a solid road game despite the shutout.

“They kind of tilted the ice at the end of the second,” he said. “But, I still liked our game, tied (0-0) going into the third. (But) we sort of got away from managing the puck. We started giving pucks up. I think we just got tired.”

Rockford likely left some of its energy in Austin, a lot of it spent in Friday’s 5-4 thriller at the H-E-B Center. Or, perhaps it was when they started to lose it. The IceHogs appeared to be cruising to victory when they had a 5-1 lead in the third period.

But former ‘Hog Anthony Louis quickly started to re-paint that picture. Louis cut the lead to three with a goal at the 8:43 mark followed by a shorthanded strike that made it 5-3 shortly after. The Stars scored again but Colin Delia was able to close the door on the win.

Week 22 Notes

Rockford pieced together a four-game win streak against the Grand Rapids Griffins from Nov. 16-Jan. 15, which tied for the longest winning streak against the Griffins

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This week’s solutions, from Page 17.

since the IceHogs took seven straight from April 1-Dec. 23, 2017, but have since dropped two in a row to fall to 4-4-0-0 against Grand Rapids in 2019-20. Rockford has not lost the season series to the Griffins since 2016-17 when they went 3-7-0-0; since then, the IceHogs have gone 17-10-1-0.

Defenseman T.J. Brennan suited up for the IceHogs on Feb. 26 for the first time since he played 54 games with Rockford in the 2014-15 campagin. He now usurps Garrett Mitchell as the most experienced player on the roster with 676 AHL games under his belt while Mitchell possesses 414.

Brennan dished an assist in his return to the Hogs to mark his first point since Dec. 14. He leads all IceHogs skaters in career points against Grand Rapids with 22 (11g, 11a) through 18 contests.

The IceHogs fell to the San Antonio Rampage on Sunday after being tied 0-0 heading into the first intermission.

Rockford boasts a record of 11-3-1-0 this season when leading after the opening frame but is just 10-12-0-2 when tied after one and 7-14-0-0 when trailing after one for a combined 17-26-0-2 when entering the first intermission tied or trailing.

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, from Dec. 21 through Feb. 1, Rockford won just three matchups, going 3-14-1-1 in that span and falling to sixth place in the division. But, the club has since righted the ship by winning eight of their last 13 since Feb. 4, jumping into a tie for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Central.

Lucas Carlsson made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb. 23 against the Dallas Stars after being recalled on Feb. 22. He became the 120th IceHogs alum to reach the NHL and the 89th to go from Rockford to the Blackhawks. Prior to his recall, Carlsson pieced together a sevengame point streak from Feb. 4 to Feb. 18 in which he tallied nine points (1g, 8a) to tie for the longest point streak ever recorded by an IceHogs defenseman in AHL history.

Adam Clendening previously set the record when he recorded nine points (1g, 8a) across seven games from Feb. 24-March 15, 2013.

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Baseball

Bryant ruling: Cubs did nothing ‘nefarious’

By Ronald Blum Associated Press

Arbitrator Mark Irvings accepted Theo Epstein’s rationale for delaying Kris Bryant’s debut at the start of the 2015 season, concluding there was no proof of “a nefarious motive” by the Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations to delay the third baseman’s eligibility for free agency.

In a 42-page decision obtained by The Associated Press, Irvings accepted Epstein’s explanation that injuries to Mike Olt and Tommy La Stella prompted the timing of Bryant’s call-up to the Cubs in April 2015. Had Bryant been brought up one day earlier, he would have been eligible for free agency after the 2020 season. Instead, he will be eligible after the 2021 season.

“The association could not satisfy its burden of proving that the Cubs’ assignments of Bryant were done in bad faith to mask service time manipulation,” Irvings wrote. “Given this finding, there is no need to resolve, and this decision does not address, the global issue of whether clubs have the right to manage service time to delay a player’s achievement of the service benchmarks for salary arbitration and free agent eligibility.”

Hearings were held last Oct. 21-23, with a final day on Nov. 6. Irvings issued his decision to the parties on Feb. 4, but it was not made public.

Now a three-time All-Star third baseman, Bryant hit .425 with nine homers in 40 at-bats during spring training in 2015.

Hampered by a sore shoulder, he made three errors in eight games, a factor cited

by Epstein as among the reasons for having Bryant start the season at Triple-A Iowa.

“The fact that Bryant amassed the worst fielding percentage of any third baseman in baseball during spring training cannot be ignored,” Irvings wrote.

Olt started for the Cubs at third base on opening day and La Stella in the second game. La Stella strained an oblique muscle on April 10 and Olt was hit on his right wrist by a pitch the following day, then diagnosed with a fracture on April 15.

Bryant batted .321 with three homers in seven games at Iowa. The Cubs were off on April 16, and Bryant was brought up to make his debut against San Diego on April 17. If Bryant had been called up a day earlier, he would have had exactly six years of major league service – the time needed for free agency – by the end of the 2020 season.

Epstein said service time was a secondary consideration, Irvings said.

“The association was not able to produce memos, emails or texts from Epstein to show he had a nefarious motive at variance

with his public comments,” Irvings wrote, adding that “unforeseen events had forced Epstein’s hand.”

“He made a decision based on what he concluded were the acute needs of the major league team, even though it posed a risk to the development of his top prospect,” Irvings added. “The debatable wisdom of that decision cannot be the grounds for finding that Epstein lacked a basis in fact or reason for keeping Bryant with Iowa until April 17.”

The players’ association has been critical of teams’ actions that have delayed eligibility for salary arbitration and free agency.

Union head Tony Clark has said the matter will be brought up in bargaining for the labor contract that follows the current deal, which expires in December 2021.

“Epstein’s explanations cannot be discounted as pretextual or dishonest.

While other baseball people could certainly have decided that Bryant should have been put on the opening day roster, Epstein had bases in both fact and reason for reaching a different conclusion,” Irvings wrote.

“He had a philosophy of player development that he had followed at that point for 14 years as the person in ultimate control of baseball operations at two big-market baseball clubs,” the decision said. “The association was not able to produce a single example before or since of a first-year minor league player whom Epstein brought up in September or of a true rookie who started the season on the 25-player roster.

The association is correct that Bryant’s minor league and spring training numbers were exceptional, even unprecedented, but it cannot be said that consistent adherence to a philosophy that had proven successful is evidence of bad faith motivation.”

Selected by Chicago with the second overall pick on the 2013 amateur draft, Bryant was voted National League MVP in 2016 as the Cubs won the World Series for the first time since 1908. The 28-yearold agreed in January to an $18.6 million, one-year contract.

Attempting to show there had been service time manipulation, the union cited a Feb. 26, 2015, email from Cubs director of major league scouting Kyle Evans to general manager Jed Hoyer suggesting talks to trade outfielder Ryan Sweeney to Toronto early in the season as a way of clearing a roster spot for Bryant. It also cited a March 20 remark to Bryant by farm system director Jaron Madison about why Bryant was walking through the minor league side of the complex when he had not been assigned there “yet,” and a text from Evans to Epstein and Hoyer predicting Bryant would homer and made an “unreal

play” in the outfield during an exhibition game “just to be more of a pain.”

The union also referred to a slide made for Epstein’s presentation to Cubs ownership on March 19, 2015, that indicated Bryant would be under club control through 2021.

Irvings said the Epstein’s presumptive position and was “not evidence of deceit.”

“Epstein stated that a player’s development and the acute needs of the major league club, not the impact on a player’s service time accrual, dictated the timing of the initial call-up. He said there is too much uncertainty about future service time accrual to make decisions based on arbitration and free agent eligibility,” Irvings wrote. “Epstein testified that Bryant had not made the necessary defensive improvements during spring training that might have caused Epstein to go against his presumption that Bryant, like all other top prospect rookies in his 13 years as a general manager, would start the season in AAA.” Chicago started the 2015 season 5-3 and finished 97-65, earning a wild-card berth.

The Cubs advanced to the NL Championship Series before getting swept by the New

York Mets.

“Ensuring Bryant’s multiyear success was of much greater competitive benefit to the club than perhaps enhancing the chances of the team winning a few extra games at the beginning of the season,” Irvings wrote. “The fact that the team won five of their first eight games before Bryant was called up was a further indication that Epstein’s calculation was a reasonable, and even in retrospect a successful, balancing of short and long term competitive goals.”

In a holding that could be cited in future grievances, Irvings ruled that “while this award will not reach the broader issue of whether a club can base a roster decision solely on the desire to delay free agency, the concept of good faith and fair dealing is relevant for purposes of this narrower analysis.”

“The association has not proven that ...

Epstein acted in bad faith,” Irvings said.

“Repeatedly from the emergence of the Bryant as the top minor league prospect, Epstein articulated his belief that Bryant would presumptively start the 2015 season in AAA.”

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