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Youth Artist Show

Rockford Art Museum features 143 works of art by 129 students From Sarah McNamara Rockford Art Museum

Rockford Art Museum (RAM) opens its 79th Young Artist Show: High School Division with a free public opening and awards ceremony 1–3 p.m., Sunday, March 15. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Rockford East/Cherry Valley and Women’s Art Board, the exhibition remains on view through April 11 at RAM, located inside the Riverfront Museum Park building at 711 North Main Street in downtown Rockford, Illinois. Teachers at schools within 50 miles of Rockford Art Museum submitted more than 900 pieces for consideration by this year’s jurors, who chose 143 works of art representing 129 students at 16 area schools. On view are paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, photography, digital art, mixed media and more. Jurors Molly Noyes of Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and Dave Menard of Rockford University did not know the artist’s name, grade level, or school affiliation when selections were made for inclusion in the exhibition and for awards. Awards will be announced at 2 p.m. during the free public opening on Sunday, March 15. Students and teachers of any grade at any school receive free admission to the museum throughout the entire 79th Young Artist Show, which includes the subsequent Youth Division (April 19–May 10).

Full list of schools, teachers, students represented:

Aubu r n Hig h S c ho ol, Ro c k for d (Teachers: Courtney Haugdahl, Elizabeth Wood) Marissa Allen, Senior; Veronica Bratina, Sophomore; Jesse Hutcheson, Senior; Cynthia Orenday, Senior; Evelin Ortiz-Gonzalez, Sophomore; Adrena Reynolds, Senior; Leslie Soberanis, Sophomore. Beloit Memorial High School, Wisconsin (Teacher: Elizabeth Carpenter) Nayeli Aviles, Senior; Natalie Bittner, Junior; Rebekkah Dekok, Junior; Zaydia HughesTaylor, Senior; Elena James, Senior; Gabrielle Klatt, Senior; Ben Leisher, Senior; Sierra Perez, Junior; Yomali Rangal, Sophomore; Janet Rosas, Junior; Jazmin Zuniga, Senior. Belvidere High School (Teachers: Jillian Rients, Laura Davis) Taylor Hoch, Sophomore; Sebastion Williams Lacy,

Senior; Milana Rovella, Senior. Belvidere North High School (Teachers: Edith Obenchain, Troy Yunk) Abbey Brynolf, Senior; Jada Garza, Senior; Elizabeth Hare, Senior; Isabella Kazluski, Senior; Valeria Walters, Sophomore. Boylan Catholic High School, Rockford (Teac hers: M iss y M i na rd i, Cla i re Strominger) Allison Ambrose, Senior; Lindsay Arreguin, Junior; Eva Corcoran, Senior; Joy Goebel, Senior; Sam Maggio, Senior; Cassie Schneider, Sophomore; Alliey Thelen, Senior; Katy Woods, Senior. Christian Life High School, Rockford (Teachers: Diane Wing, Sarah Waldron) Juan Gaviria, Senior; Jordyn Kofoid, Senior; Felicity Lukaszyk, Senior. East High School, Rockford (Teachers: Rich Hacker, Priscella Rivas, Jahn Taylor, Karissa Wrasse) Thaw Ro Htoo, Sophomore; Callee Peterson, Sophomore; Ian Price, Junior; Selma Thabet, Senior; Patricia Vera, Senior; Tabitha Yoakum, Senior. Guilford High School, Rock ford (Teachers: Lisa Doll, Bo Hammarberg, Bethany Austin, Eric Blackwell) Madison Bruno, Senior; Paige Bruno, Senior; Hadassah Cooper, Senior; Titus Copeland, Senior; Anna Disch, Senior; Kristen Diverdi, Senior; Soleil Gaudry, Senior; Emerson Goza, Senior; Melissa Hernandez, Senior; Shaniah Johnson, Senior; Lamaria Kerrens, Junior; Madolynn Meyer, Senior; Valerie Schneider, Senior; Ethan Stark, Senior; Da Korya Thompson, Senior; Livia Vicente, Senior. Harlem High School, Machesney Park (Teachers: Barb Kurilla, Alison Agustsson, Lani Mitchell) Kayla Bronson, Junior; Eden Brown, Senior; Spring Rodriguez, Senior; Jade Wollin, Junior. Hononegah High School, Rockton (Teachers: Arra Van Galder, Jennifer Decker, Rebecca Robinson) Cassidy Eddy, Sophomore; Ian Hammock, Senior; Hannah Matrick, Senior; Lexi May, Senior; Kyle Middleton, Sophomore; Addison Treadman, Sophomore; Grace White, Sophomore. Huntley High School (Teachers: Jillian Corapi, Katherine Isaacson, Valerie Lindquist, Bridget Regan) Kait ly n Ambrogio, Senior; Allison Boroski, Senior; Hadley Giovacchini, Senior; Abby Godek, Senior; Keely Grasse, Senior; Joshua Guyer, Senior; Katiana Herrera, Senior; Sean Martil, Senior; Carli Meadows, Senior; Ashton Miller, Junior; Cameryn Piskule,

Senior; Madeline Rainey, Senior; Taryn Sargent, Senior; Lydia Sciascia, Junior; Faith Stone, Senior; Shokie Princelia Tseumah, Senior; Olivia VanHouse, Senior. Jefferson High School, Rockford (Teachers: Lynn Stockton, Tabatha Dougherty, Gail Zernia, Matt Cwynar) Yanet Angel, Junior; Jaqueline Aranzolo, Senior; Michael Bankole, Senior; Brenda Banuelos-Mendez, Senior; Gabi Pina Bautista, Senior; Arturo Carrillo, Junior; Erika De La Mora, Senior; Isabella Dittman, Senior; Erin Giardono, Senior; Malikh Gilmore, Senior; Gianna Lobato, Senior; Brittany Lopez, Senior; Rosaura Maldonado, Junior; Ariana Miranda, Junior; Bianca Ortiz, Senior; Paulina Padron, Senior; Arely Paniagua, Sophomore; Chiziya Richardson-Norman, Junior; Mariana Rosales, Senior; Emily Stremmel, Senior; Angel Villalpando, Senior; Liliana Zuniga, Junior. Pecatonica High School (Teacher: Jennifer Krantz) Hailey Baker, Senior; Nathaniel Campbell, Senior; Shannon Shrader, Sophomore; Adriana Smith, Freshman. Rock ford Christian High School (Teachers: Liz Day, Kelli Sabin) Tony Chen, Senior; Zhishan Chen, Senior; Joe Glass, Senior; Kiersten Hoff, Senior; Brielle Owens, Junior; Grace Ranz, Senior; Helena Vuong, Junior; Esther Zhong, Senior. Roosevelt High School, Rockford (Teachers: Brian Hierstein, Kyle Wolfe) Anastashia Campos, Freshman; Matthew Nabors, Senior; Liberty Schaefer, Junior. Winnebago High School (Teacher: Lisa Jimenez) Janne Gommel, Senior; Alyssa Guglielmetti, Senior; Mika Monson, Senior; Bianca Namuyomba, Junior; Brooklynn Osborne, Senior.

About Rockford Art Museum

Founded in 1913, Rockford Art Museum exists to enrich the quality of life in the Rockford region through a permanent art collection, frequent art exhibitions, and lifelong art education. RAM is located inside the Riverfront Museum Park building at 711 North Main Street in downtown Rockford, Illinois. Connect with us on Facebook @rockfordartmuseum and Instagram @rockfordart #rockfordartmuseum, and go behind the scenes with us on our free mobile app. Learn more at rockfordartmuseum.org.

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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump pitched his proposed payroll tax break Tuesday on Capitol Hill as pressure mounts on the administration and Congress to work more vigorously to contain the coronavirus outbreak and respond to the financial fallout. Trump’s economic team joined in presenting the economic stimulus package privately to wary Senate Republicans, who have been cool to additional spending at this stage. Democrats are preparing their own package of low-cost virus testing, unemployment insurance and sick pay for workers struggling to keep paychecks coming as the outbreak disrupts workplaces. “We’re taking this unbelievably seriously,” Trump said after his meeting at the Capitol. “It will go away, just stay calm.” Asked why he has not yet been tested for the virus, after having been in close contact with several advisers and members of Congress who are now self-quarantined after exposure, Trump said: “I don’t think it’s a big deal” and “I feel very good.” White House o�cials have been blindsided by the president’s sudden moves. As Trump headed to Capitol Hill, two administration o�cials said the proposals he was putting in play had not been completed. They were unauthorized to discuss the planning and requested anonymity. Trump’s team o�ered few specifics at the closed door GOP lunch on the size of the payroll tax break or its duration, senators said. Trump has long promised to bring about an election year “tax cuts 2.0,” and seemed to be seizing on the virus fears as a way to bring about a victory on that front before November. In addition to payroll tax relief, Trump has said he wants help for hourly-wage workers to ensure they’re “not going to miss a paycheck” and “don’t get penalized for something that’s not their fault.” He’s also mentioned small-business loans. But so far, the president’s approach, based on tax breaks, is receiving a cool response from Democrats as well as Republicans from his own party who say it’s too soon to consider fresh spending from Capitol Hill. Some Republicans endorsed Trump’s suggestion that help be provided to the beleaguered cruise-ship and airline industries. Others spoke up to push for broader economic stimulus from a bipartisan highway bill they said was shovel-ready and popular. The payroll tax plan remains a work in progress. “They didn’t get into specifics,” said

the No. 2 Republican, Sen. John Thune of South Dakota. Earlier, Speaker Nancy Pelosi told House Democrats that Congress should keep working this week despite concerns about infection spreading there. “We are the captains of the ship,” Pelosi said during a closed-door meeting, according to a person in the room unauthorized to discuss the private caucus and granted anonymity. “We are the last to leave.” But time is short as Congress heads toward its scheduled break next week. Trump had Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin meet with Pelosi, whose support will be needed for any deal in the divided Congress, where Republicans hold the Senate majority but Democrats hold the House. The two have successfully negotiated in the past and Mnuchin called the meeting productive. “We’re going to work together on a bipartisan basis to figure out how we can get things done quickly,” he said. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover. In mainland China, where the virus first exploded, more than 80,000 people have been diagnosed and more than 58,000 have so far recovered. At the U.S. Capitol, some senators said they resisted shaking Trump’s hand. Lawmakers were given new instructions on how to protect themselves, with the House’s attending physician asking them to stop shaking hands or touching people during greetings. He recommended the split-fingers Star Trek greeting instead. Crowds are the norm in the Capitol and handshakes are coin of the realm there, even between political foes. But about a half dozen lawmakers have placed themselves in quarantine after being exposed to someone who had the virus, and the norm has been upended. During House Democrats’ closed session, one lawmaker, Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Ca., who is a doctor, noted that the average age in Congress is 57, some lawmakers have underlying health conditions and their work requires them to fly back and forth between home and the capital. Still, Pelosi implored lawmakers to keep working to strengthen the country’s

defenses. Rather than picking up their own co�ee and snacks for the breakfast meeting, lawmakers were served by sta� from the bu�et and warned o� touching the serving utensils. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was noncommittal after the meeting with Trump. He said any deal would need both both parties and chambers on board. Emphasizing the talks between Mnuchin and Pelosi, he said: “We’re hoping that he and the speaker can pull this together.” Trump spoke of a stimulus Monday after markets dropped sharply and as the outbreak spread. Markets recovered from some of the losses Tuesday, reacting positively to the prospects for an economic boost from Washington. Yet even within the administration, there are divisions on the best approach. The payroll-tax plan found support inside the administration from Jared Kushner and Peter Navarro, among others. Other Trump aides, such as Mnuchin and Larry Kudlow, who was also on the Hill, advocated more modest measures. It was not immediately clear how Trump was aiming to provide assistance to employees weighing whether to stay home because of illness – a crucial aim of public health o�cials seeking to curtail the spread of the virus. One mechan ism, backed by t he Trump-allied National Association of Manufacturers, involves a proposed tax credit for employers who pay employees who are quarantined. At the Capitol, Democratic lawmakers were told by the House chief administrative o�cer behind closed doors that the o�ce could support up to 10,000 sta� members teleworking if need be. Laptop orders were being expedited and cyber-security measures reviewed. Several Trump conﬁdants have disclosed they are isolating themselves after potential exposure to the virus; one lawmaker traveled with the president from Florida on Air Force One on Monday; another was his just-tapped new chief of sta�. The Securities and Exchange Commission, which monitors ﬁnancial markets, encouraged employees at its Washington headquarters to work from home after an employee there had respiratory symptoms and was referred for coronavirus testing. And Defense Secretary Mark Esper postponed a trip to India, Pakistan and Uzbekistan that was to begin Monday, citing the coronavirus crisis, Pentagon press secretary Alyssa Farah said Tuesday. She said he would remain in the U.S to help manage the Pentagon response.

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Virus Outbreak

Spotty sick leave policies limit options for avoiding virus By Kelvin Chan and Mae Anderson Associated Press

LONDON (AP) – A barber in Beijing is supporting his wife and child by charging food and other expenses to a credit card while he waits for his employer’s shop to reopen. A waiter at a barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, washes his hands more often and hopes for the best. A parcel delivery driver in Britain worries about getting sick from the people who sign for their packages. While white collar workers trying to avoid contagion can work from home or call in sick if they experience symptoms of the virus, that’s not an option for the millions of waiters, delivery workers, cashiers, ride-hailing drivers, museum attendants and countless others who routinely come into contact with the public. Their dilemma is often compounded by spotty sick leave policies or inadequate health insurance coverage, leaving them vulnerable to the fast-spreading coronavirus that has already claimed thousands of lives and put them in a financially precarious position. “The recommendations on what people should be doing to protect themselves really gives a sharp indication of the divide between white collar and blue collar workers,” said Shannon Liss-Reardon, a workers rights attorney in Boston. “Our social safety net is just not equipped at this moment to deal with a crisis like this, and it will disproportionately affect the most vulnerable low wage workers.” For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover. In mainland China, where the outbreak emerged in December, almost three-fourths of more than 80,000 patients have recovered. While tech companies like Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft have implemented work-from-home policies, only 29% of U.S. workers have that option, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That means retail workers like Mendy Hughes must fend for themselves. The Walmart cashier in Malvern, Arkansas, serves hundreds of people a day and her big worry is what will happen to her income if she catches the virus or comes in contact with someone

who’s had it and must self-quarantine for 14 days. “If I can’t go to work, I could try to take a leave but it will be unpaid,” said Hughes, who earns $11.60 an hour. “I don’t know what I would be doing about taking care of my family.” Hughes, a diabetic and mother of four, gets 48 hours of sick leave a year but she fears it wouldn’t be nearly enough time to recover. On Tuesday, Walmart announced a new policy that might offer her some relief: employees who work in a region that is required to quarantine by the government or by the retailer, as well as those who have a confirmed case of the new virus, will receive two weeks of pay. If they are not able to return to work after that time, additional pay may be provided for up to 26 weeks for both full-time and part-time hourly workers. In the United States, about 27% of private sector workers don’t have access to paid sick leave, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some countries, like Britain, are looking into helping out non-permanent workers. There is no federal sick leave policy in the U.S., but 12 of the 50 states and Washington D.C. require employers to offer paid sick leave. Some House and Senate Democrats have been pushing legislation that would require employers to allow workers to accrue seven days of paid sick leave and to provide an additional 14 days in the event of any public health emergency, including the current coronavirus crisis. President Donald Trump said he was seeking help for hourly-wage workers to ensure they’re “not going to miss a paycheck,” and he would outline the proposals Tuesday. In Britain, parcel delivery driver Ed Cross worries about catching the virus from the machine he hands people who sign for their packages. “People have coughed on their hand and then got hold of my machine and you sort of make a joke of it trying to point it out,” Cross, 53, said. “But yeah, it’s what we face daily.” “We only have to go to the wrong house and we could catch it, as simple as that,” said Cross, who on a recent day handed packages to 110 people on his route in Whitby, northern England. The British government last week made it easier to collect statutory sick pay and is working on changes to help millions of non-permanent workers like Cross who aren’t eligible for it. In a sign the industry is waking up to the problem, his parcel company, Hermes, announced a 1 million

pound ($1.3 million) fund to help couriers who need to self-isolate. Uber, meanwhile, said it would compensate drivers and couriers for up to 14 days if they get sick or have to be quarantined. The viral outbreak has revealed gaping holes in health care coverage at a time when people may need it most. Most European countries and Canada have universal healthcare systems, but the U.S. relies on a patchwork of public and private insurance. About 69% of private industry workers in the U.S. have access to healthcare benefits, but that drops to 43% of service workers. U.S. employers with 50 or more employees are required to offer health insurance. But the same protection isn’t provided to parttime workers or independent contractors. Waiter Joey Ingham, who works at a barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, popular with business travelers, says he doesn’t have insurance. His protection? Washing his hands more often. “If I wasn’t able to come into work, it would be hard to make ends meet,” said Ingham, who waits on 80 to 120 people a shift. If he felt sick, he’d “probably talk to a manager” about what to do, but noted management hasn’t yet outlined any policies. Liss-Reardon said most gig workers – independent or temporary contractors – she represents don’t have health insurance. “We won’t have a fully insured population until we get universal healthcare,” he said. “There are going to be these huge gaps. The burden is falling on the poorest and most vulnerable in our society. This is just another example.” The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends workers without insurance contact a local health department or community health center for help. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends emergency room visits only for patients who are very sick. In France, where people have the right not to work and get full pay when they consider their workplaces to be dangerous, some service staff briefly stayed home because of contagion concerns. Workers at the Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, refused to work for two days and were only coaxed back after management introduced a raft of new anti-virus measures. “We are asking for gloves. We are asking for disinfectant gels, and masks for the drivers,” said Bastien Berthier, of the Paris metro’s UNSA union. In China, where the outbreak has been raging for two months, many service industry workers have it far worse, with

business evaporating as people are forced to hunker down at home. A barber in Beijing who would give only his surname, Long, said he is supporting his wife and child by charging food and other expenses to a credit card while he waits for his employer to reopen. “I can ask for sick leave or compassionate leave, but I get nothing without working,” said Long, 33. Jiang Yanlin, a tour guide in eastern China’s Huangshan region, said she hasn’t earned anything since mid-January and doesn’t have any social welfare benefits to fall back on. Usually she can earn up 300 yuan ($42) a day during the normally busy Lunar New Year holiday. “If I don’t work, I don’t get paid. Everyone here in the Huangshan tourist zone is like this,” said Jiang, 33. “No one is coming to travel. Everyone is so scared.”

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Crime Roundup

Woman indicted in overdose death By Jim Hagerty Reporter

ROCKFORD - A 33-year-old Rockford woman has been indicted by a grand jury after another woman died from a drug overdose last fall. Suzette A. Vasquez is charged with two counts of drug-induced homicide and two counts of delivery of a controlled substance. According to Winnebago County State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross, Vasquez provided drugs to Elizabeth Bermudez Cruz, who was found unresponsive last Oct. 5 at 1125 Benton St. She was later pronounced dead. An autopsy concluded Cruz died from adverse effects of fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl and cocaine. “The abuse of drugs in our community can never have a positive impact,” Hite Ross said. “It leads to lives lost and families destroyed. My office will continue to work with law enforcement to identify those who sell illegal drugs in our community, and if their conduct results in the death of an individual they will prosecuted be under the applicable state laws.” Drug-induced homicide and delivery of a controlled substance are Class X felonies, both punishable by six to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by three years of mandatory supervised release. Vasquez is lodged without bond in the Winnebago County Jail. Possession with intent to deliver Pierre Watson, 26, of Rockford, is charged with possession with intent to deliver cocaine and unlawful possession

of ammunition by a felon. “Rockford Police Narcotics Detectives received complaints from the community about a suspect selling cocaine around the 600 block of Acorn Street,” Rockford Police Media and Marketing Director Michelle Marcomb said in a release. Watson was arrested Monday after detectives served a search warrant at 612 Acorn St. He is lodged in the Winnebago County Jail. Bond is set at $50,000. Aggravated discharge of a firearm Jamain McFadden Jr., 22, has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars for the offense of aggravated discharge of a firearm. The sentence comes almost two years after a shooting incident in Cherry Valley. March 18, 2018, Cherry Valley Police, Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies and Rock ford Police responded to CherryVale Mall after reports of shots fired. McFadden was arrested near the mall. He was in possession of a firearm. Detectives reviewed surveillance footage from CherryVale Mall and also identified Marchello Johnson as suspect. It was later determined that Johnson and McFadden exchanged gunfire outside of the Barnes & Noble bookstore before police arrived. Johnson was convicted and sentenced last August to 12 years in prison for his role in the shooting. Aggravated discharge of a firearm is a Class 1 felony, punishable four to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by two years of mandatory supervised release. McFadden must serve 85%

of his sentence. McFadden is currently lodged in the Winnebago County Jail without bond on unrelated charges. His cases are scheduled for status April 6. Unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon Tonio Leron Trammell, 31, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for possession of a weapon by a felon. The sentence stems from a shooting that occurred in the 1500 block of Birch Court on Oct. 3, 2018. Trammell was developed as suspect after officers recovered several shell casing at the scene and a victim was treated for a gunshot wound at a local hospital. Unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon is a Class 2 felony with a sentencing range of three to 14 years in prison followed by two years of mandatory supervised release. Trammell is required to serve at least 50% of his sentence. Solicitation of a sexual act A former Oregon, Illinois, doctor was placed on probation for 24 months after pleading guilty to the offense of solicitation of a sexual act. Mark K. Myers, 53, was one of 28 people charged in August 2019, after the City of Rockford investigated reports of prostitution and human trafficking at Chantilly Lace, 106 7th St., and Exclusive Lingerie Boutique, 77 7th St. Myers also received a 180-day suspended jail sentence. Both lingerie shops are now closed.

Aggravated criminal sexual abuse Jermey Jenkins, 33, was arrested last Thursday, jailed on three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Police say last Dec. 17, officers with the Rockford Police officers responded to a report that a juvenile under the age of 12 had been abused. The Sensitive Crimes Unit conducted a follow-up investigation and identified Jenkins as a suspect. Police say he is known to the victim. Jenkins is lodged in the Winnebago County Jail. His bond has been set at $200,000. He’s due in court April 3. Fines collected The Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office has partnered with a Chicago collection agency to recover more than $14.1 million in outstanding fines from people involved in the criminal justice system. According to State’s Attorney Maryiln Hite Ross, her office contracted with Harris and Harris, Ltd. in December 2011. “Over the past several years, there have been many efforts made to get people to pay what they owe to Winnebago County,” Hite Ross’s office said. “Harris and Harris, Ltd. has a strong reputation and represents many government agencies throughout the country.” The fee paid to Harris & Harris to collect is paid by those who have delinquent fines and fees, the state’s attorney’s office added. The firm has been collecting debt for government agencies, utility services and health care facilities since 1968.

Mercyhealth

Mercyhealth announces renovations at Rockton Avenue campus Staff Report

ROCKFORD-Mercyhealthhasannounced the addition of a 17-bed sub-acute care unit at Javon Bea Hospital–Rockton, 2400 N. Rockton Ave. The $5.3 million in planned renovations reflects Mercyhealth’s continued commitment to invest in the Javon Bea Hospital–Rockton Avenue campus and increase access to care for patients. As part of the addition, Mercyhealth will add at least 35 positions, which will include a physician, nurses, therapists and support staff. The sub-acute unit will care for patients who are no longer sick enough to require or justify hospitalization but are not medically

ready to be discharged to a skilled nursing facility or their own home. Admission to the unit will be limited to Mercyhealth hospital patients. “This approach is very successful at our hospital in Janesville, where we have operated a five-star sub-acute care unit since 2003,” Mercyhealth President and CEO Javon Bea said. “This type of unit results in better care coordination and achieves better outcomes for at-risk patients.” Some examples of patients that might benefit from the sub-acute care unit include those with kidney disease, severe infection, neurological issues, heart disease or congestive heart failure, respiratory concerns, strokes, and orthopedic fractures.

“We thank the Illinois Health Facilities and Planning Review Board and staff for their thoughtful process and consideration of our application,” Bea added. “We anticipate the renovation to be complete by the end of 2020.” In addition to the $5.3 million sub-acute care unit, Mercyhealth has also invested or will be investing nearly $70 million in renovations at the Rockton Avenue campus, including dozens of service areas such as the Orthopedic Institute, EMS training center, pharmacy and lab, cancer and infusion centers, dialysis, the helipad, clinical education, medical affairs, respiratory therapy, sterile processing, management services and data center, central supply,

medical records, and infrastructure improvements. The most recent upgrades include a makeover of the Intensive Care and Medical/Surgical Units, and a newer, modernized look to the majority of the hospitals’ private patient rooms, nurse’s stations and hallways. This phase of construction will be completed this spring. “We are proud of the impact we have made over the last four years in the Rockford region,” Bea said. “’Our One Hospital, Two Campuses’ plan has shown our commitment to all sides of town as we improve our Rockton Avenue campus and opened our $505 million Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside campus on I-90.”

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Census

Most of U.S. starts answering census questions in next days By Mike Schneider and Francois Duckett Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The 2020 census kicked off in rural villages of Alaska in January. Now the rest of the nation gets to start participating in the once-a-decade head count. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

WHEN WILL I HEAR FROM THE CENSUS BUREAU?

The Census Bureau will begin sending out notices this week to 95% of the nation’s households, informing people that they can start participating in the 2020 census. The mailings will be staggered, going out from March 12 to 20 to avoid overwhelming the self-response website and a telephone helpline. About 80% of households receiving the initial mailings will be encouraged to answer the questions online, and around 20% of households will get a paper questionnaire that can be mailed back because they live in neighborhoods with low internet access or large numbers of seniors. For less than 5% of households, in areas that have been hit by natural disaster or places that use only PO boxes, a census taker will drop off the initial notices in person. Census takers will eventually go

home to home, interviewing residents of households that have not responded.

WILL SOMEONE BE KNOCKING AT MY DOOR?

Only if you fail to reply online, by mail or by telephone. This is the first census in which the Census Bureau is encouraging most people to answer the questions via the internet. The Census Bureau’s initial mailing in mid-March will be followed by a reminder letter a week later and a postcard reminder a week after that. If you still haven’t responded by April, you will get another reminder with a paper questionnaire in the mail, followed by a final reminder postcard. By May, the Census Bureau will be sending out workers to knock on the doors of households they haven’t heard back from.

WHAT ARE THE QUESTIONS?

The form asks how many people live in the household as of April 1, whether the home is owned or rented, and the form-filler’s age and sex. They ask people to identify themselves by race, declare whether they’re Hispanic or not, and provide details about their country of origin. All other residents in the household must answer, or have the first form-filler answer for them, the same questions on age, sex, race and

Hispanic origin. They must specify their relationship to the form-filler and if they live elsewhere, like away at college. For the first time, same-sex couples will be able to identify as such, either as spouses or unmarried partners.

IS THERE A CITIZENSHIP QUESTION?

No. The Trump administration tried to add the question, but the U.S. Supreme Court blocked it.

WHAT IF I DON’T SPEAK ENGLISH?

Besides English, respondents will be able to answer the census questionnaire in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Tagalog, Polish, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese and Japanese. Guides in both video and print are being issued in 59 languages, including American Sign Language.

WHO GETS COUNTED?

Everyone residing in the United States and the five U.S. territories, including non-citizens and immigrants living in the country illegally. Prisoners are counted in the facilities where they live, and military personnel temporarily deployed overseas are counted at their home addresses in

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Clean energy advocates inform legislators BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL CONTRIBUTORS

Pruning brambles BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Brambles, like blackberry and raspberry, are two of the most common small fruits grown in Northern Illinois. They both tend to yield well for most growers and have very few production problems. Unlike blueberry plants that are finicky when it comes to their soil pH needs, the brambles can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. The main task of bramble production is pruning. To understand how to e�ectively prune brambles and control them, you need to know that they produces floricanes and primocanes. Primocanes are the new canes that develop during the summer. These green and bendy canes then overwinter into the spring in which they are now called floricanes. As a floricane, it will produce fruit that season. When it comes to pruning brambles, you are removing floricanes that have already produced fruit from the previous summer. These canes are usually very woody and gray. You’ll notice the buds where the fruit was harvested too. It is important to know this distinction as your guides will sometimes tell you to remove floricanes but you want to make sure you remove floricanes that you’ve already harvested from the previous summer or else you’ll be removing fruit that would have produced in summer 2020. Another feature of the brambles is that

there are di�erent types of raspberries which determine how they’ll be pruned. Everbearing and summer bearing are your two main types. To prune a summer red raspberry plant, you will prune out canes that produces the previous year and then prune back canes to 5 feet. In summer, prune out canes that produced after harvest. You have two strategies for Everbearing raspberries. The ﬁrst would give you two raspberry crops: summer and fall. In this method, you thin out this year’s ﬂoricanes so that there are 5 inches between which will produce fruit in early summer. This summer, newly grown primocanes may then produce fruit in the fall before overwintering, thinning out next spring, and producing again in the summer to start the cycle over again. The other pruning method happens to be the easiest but you will only get a fall harvest. In this pruning method of everbearing, you move all canes down which will then produce primocanes this summer and yield in the fall. For blackberries, you’ll prune out any canes that have produced last year, cut your main canes back 3-4 feet, and then prune side branches to 12 inches with 5-6 buds on each. 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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STOCK MARKET

Dow surges 4.9% in another wild day on hopes for virus aid BY STAN CHOE AND ALEX VEIGA ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks on Tuesday recouped most of their historic losses from the prior day as hopes rose, faded and then bloomed again on Wall Street that the U.S. government will try to cushion the economic pain from the coronavirus. The S&P 500 surged as much as 3.7% in the morning, only to see those gains evaporate by midday. The index then bounced up and down before turning decisively higher after President Donald Trump pitched his ideas for a break on payroll taxes and other economic relief to Senate Republicans. By the end of trading, the S&P 500 was up 4.9% and had erased three-fifths of Monday’s loss. The moves reflected the mood of a market just as preoccupied with the virus as the rest of the world. Since U.S. stocks set their record high just a few weeks ago, traders have crossed over from dismissing the economic pain created by COVID-19 – thinking it’s similar to the flu and could stay mostly contained in China – to being in thrall to it – worrying that it may cause a worldwide recession. Severe price swings are likely to continue as long as the number of infections accelerates, market watchers say. In the meantime, investors want to see a big, coordinated response from governments and central banks to shore up the virus-weakened economy. Monday’s 7.6% plunge for U.S. stocks was the sharpest since 2008, when global authorities banded together to rescue the economy from the financial crisis. Investors saw glimmers of such a coordinated response, which led to Tuesday’s optimism. At a White House press briefing Monday night, Trump said his administration would be asking Congress to pass payroll tax relief and other quick measures aimed at easing the impact of the coronavirus on workers. In Japan, a task force set up by the prime minister approved a 430 billion yen ($4.1 billion) package Tuesday with support for small to medium-sized businesses. But as markets waited on Tuesday for details about Trump’s plan, prices oscillated sharply. After a meeting with major health insurers, Trump said the government is working with the cruise line industry, one of the hardest hit by the virus. That helped lift the market, which had earlier flipped to losses amid doubts that the government would announce anything soon. The S&P 500 shu�ed along with modest

gains until rocketing higher in the last two hours of trading. That’s when Trump made his pitch for economic aid on Capitol Hill. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin also met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whose support would be needed for any deal in a deeply divided Congress. Mnuchin called the meeting productive. “I would expect the authorities to pull out all the stops to reduce uncertainty,” said Alec Young, managing director of global markets research at FTSE Russell. “This may be their one opportunity to do that.” Perhaps the most notable move in markets Tuesday was that Treasury yields pushed higher. The bond market rang warning bells about the virus long before the stock market, and a rise in yields is a sign that fear has receded a bit. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 0.79% from 0.49% late Monday. A week ago, it had never been below 1%. The S&P 500 rose 135.67 points, or 4.9%, to 2,882.23. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,167.14 points, or 4.9%, to 25,018.16, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 393.58, or 5%, to 8,344.25. The recovery is pulling the stock market a bit further from the edge of a bear market, signified by a drop of 20% from a record. The S&P 500 is down 14.9% from its high. If it can rally back to that point, it would extend the longest-ever bull market, which began its climb after the market hit bottom on March 9, 2009. Brent crude, the international standard, rose $2.86, or 8.3%, to settle at $37.22 a barrel, while benchmark U.S. crude rose $3.23, or 10.4%, to $34.36 a barrel. Oil prices plunged 25% on Monday amid a price war between producers, who are pulling more oil out of the ground even though demand is falling due to the virus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover. In mainland China, where the virus first exploded, more than 80,000 people have been diagnosed and more than 58,000 have so far recovered. But because the virus is new, experts can’t say for sure how far it will ultimately spread. That has investors worried about the worst-case scenario for corporate profits and the economy, where factories

and supply chains are shut around the world due to quarantines and people stay huddled at home instead of working or spending. Investors expect central banks around the world, which have done some of the heaviest lifting to prop up markets the last decade, to do more to cushion the blow. Traders expect the Fed to cut rates again at its meeting next week. They’re also expecting some kind of action from the European Central Bank, which meets on Thursday. But central banks have limited ﬁrepower, and some have already cut rates blow zero. That adds pressure on governments to do what they can as well. Investors are asking for quick, coordinated aid to provide support to companies and households who are going to be out income because of the virus. For strategists at BlackRock Investment Institute, that could include generous sick-

pay programs or even direct payments to households. For businesses, governments could suspend collecting tax revenue to give them some temporary relief and hold on to cash as the world waits for the outbreak to be contained. “That would prevent these temporary disruptions from turning into a full-blown global recession,” strategists at BlackRock Investment Institute wrote in a report. Until then, many investors have had a “sell-ﬁrst, ask questions later” reaction to the uncertainty, said Greg McBride, chief ﬁnancial analyst at Bankrate.com. Still, he urges investors to avoid changing their long-term investment strategies, which can play out over years or decades, because of short-term volatility. “Markets fall quickly, but they can rebound rapidly,” McBride said. “Investing is a marathon, not a sprint.”

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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 13 Bluegrass Reunion Band - 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. Piano Fondue Dueling Pianos - 7:30 p.m. at Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St., in Janesville, Wisconsin. Dueling Pianos at JPAC will get you dancing, singing, and having a blast. The show consists of two baby grand pianos. That’s it. Just two pianos and two professional rocking entertainers. These musicians can just about play anything all on the pianos, and they’ll be singing, too. You keep the requests coming all night long. Sing along, clap your hands, drink your beers, and get up and dance if you feel so moved. So call the babysitter and head to JPAC for Dueling Pianos. Tickets are $14. For more information call 608-758-0297 or visit janesvillepac.org. Friday, March 20 Jonny T-Bird & the MPs - 7 p.m. at Lyran Society, 1115 4th Ave. No cover. JPAC Young Talent Cabaret - 7 p.m. at Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St., in Janesville, Wisconsin. Janesville area youth will take center stage during the ﬁfth annual JPAC Young Talent Cabaret. Musical performers between the ages of 10 and 18 will showcase their amazing talents on the historic JPAC stage and compete for cash prizes. These gifted young performers are sure to entertain and put a smile on your face. All proceeds from the performance will help fund JPAC’s Education and Outreach Department by maintaining low tuitions for creative kids classes, summer arts camp, and other youth programming. Tickets are $7. For

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more information call 608-758-0297 or visit janesvillepac.org. Friday, March 27 Tom Mac Group - 7 p.m. at Rockford Listening Room, 201 7th St. No cover charge.

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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 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! Graham-Ginestra House Tour - Kathi Kresol is offering a tour of the historic Graham-Ginestra house at 7 p.m. More information and tickets can be found at hauntedrockford.com or by calling Kathi at 815-871-4239.

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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. Sunday, March 29 She Speaks: African American Poets, Playwrights and Pioneers - The Rockford Reader’s Theatre will present “She Speaks: African American Poets, Playwrights and Pioneers” in celebration

of the “Black Suffragists exhibit” on at 2:15 p.m. at Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. (the doors will open at 2 p.m). Coordinated and directed by Dorothy Paige-Turner, the actors will perform music, monologues from plays, recite poetry, and feature cameos of women who were major contributors to the cause of the Suffragist Movement of the 1900s. The very talented and accomplished actors are George Davis, Carl Towns, Janet Wright, Jackie Rogers, Coleen Martine Williams and Betty J. Pumphrey. Included in the performance will be works by Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni, Nina Simone, Alice Childress, Lynn Nottage, Lorraine Hansberry, and Zora Neale Hurston to name a few. Portrayals of Shirley Chisolm, the ﬁrst African American woman to ever run for the President of the United States, and Dorothy Height, who created the “eliminate racism” part of the mission of the YWCA will be featured. The presentation is made possible by a City Arts Action Grant from the Rockford Area Arts Council. It is free to the public but donations are greatly appreciated. This performance is appropriate for all ages. 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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Best Restaurants Based on “Craving” - Savory Salads

Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza salad

Five Forks Market salad

By Rachel Cordano Rockford Area CVB

I know, I know… savory and salad in the same sentence just doesn’t make sense. HOWEVER, if you have tried any or all (you can accomplish anything if you believe in yourself) of the salads at the restaurants listed below, you understand that these salads have the ability to be just as tasty as any other dish. ESPECIALLY if you trust the expertise that lies within the restaurants I am sharing with you today!

Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza

408 E. State St., Rockford The last time I visited Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza I had the pleasure of trying two salads. I ordered the Arugula Salad for myself, which contains arugula (#OBVI), dried cherries, walnuts, goat cheese (I hated goat cheese for the longest time until I finally realized that I have been doing everything wrong in life), and grape jam vinaigrette. This salad is the reason why the phrase “simplicity is key” exists. Yes, some salads are delicious because they have so many different ingredients incorporated into them, but this salad is mouth-watering with as little as FOUR ingredients (plus dressing). After the Arugula Salad, I tried a bite (or three or five – I’m telling

you self-control is not my strong suit nowadays) of my mom’s Woodfire Wedge Salad. My world has been rocked people. The Woodfire Wedge (pictured above) includes iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onions, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, house-made bleu cheese dressing, and a balsamic drizzle. Last but certainly not least, I tried the Caprese Salad (this was a separate occasion guys – don’t be judgey). I have never met a Caprese Salad that I didn’t like and this scenario was no different. Between these three salads and the two remaining on the menu that I have yet to try (Woodfire Chopped and Kale), you will definitely find a salad that will make you come back to Woodfire for more.

Five Forks Market

6565 Lexus Dr., Rockford Five Forks Market is a one-of-a-kind restaurant. They describe themselves as “gourmet in a casual setting” and they are absolutely right. Five Forks is my go-to when I am meeting a friend for a quick and casual lunch, but I still want to show them a restaurant that knows how to make scrumptious (oh yeah I threw a new adjective in the mix) meals. Pictured above is the first salad I ever tried at Five Forks (#MEMZ). This was called the Caribbean Salad which included mixed

Octane salad greens, Ahi tuna, pineapple, red onion, and so on. Unfortunately this is no longer on the menu, however the Tuna Salad is very similar which features mixed greens, Ahi tuna, carrots, apples, Marcona almonds, and sweet soy vinaigrette. The cover photo of this blog is another salad that I have had the pleasure of trying at Five Forks. This salad included mixed greens, walnuts, red onion, goat cheese (seriously if you haven’t had goat cheese, you haven’t lived), seared tuna, and more deliciousness. This salad is most comparable to the Five Forks Salad and the Mediterranean Salad. I have tried both of these salads and they are both delightful… so delightful that I didn’t have a chance to take a picture (whoops). I should also mention that I am fully aware of the fact that there is alcohol next to my salads in both photos. I am eating the salad so I can drink the Moscow Mule… It’s all about balance, right?

Octane

124 N. Main St., Rockford Octane is one of my favorite restaurants in the downtown area. Why, you ask? You all know I’m going to tell even if you didn’t ask… SO Octane is one of my favorites because they like to keep me on my toes. Whenever I take a stroll down the street to pay them a visit, my mind is blown. Half

of the time I don’t even understand what the ingredients are, but the combination of flavors and textures are SO GOOD every single time. If you told me that I was going to like grilled pears on my salad, I would probably laugh at you and walk away (but then I’d come back and say sorry because I would feel bad). ANYWAYS...the salad pictured above is called the Mocambo Salad which features your choice of fresh pears, gala apples or grilled pears, dried cherries, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, as well as your choice or raspberry or honey balsamic vinaigrette. I personally like adding a protein to my salads to give them an even greater boost of flavor. In this case, I added tuna but they also offer chicken, portobello, steak, salmon, AND shrimp. Aside from the fact that I love saying Mocambo Salad, I appreciate the fact that Octane gives you so many different options when it comes to the fruit, protein, and dressing on this salad. If this salad doesn’t tickle your fancy, there are plenty of other salad options as well as tasty entrées on their menu. Basically if you haven’t grabbed your car keys and put your coat on yet, you are missing out BIG TIME. For more information about these restaurants and more in the Rockford region, visit gorockford.com/restaurants.

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LIST OF POLLING PLACES – City of Rockford – March 17, 2020 Pct 1 Pct 2 Pct 3 Pct 4 Pct 5 Pct 6 Pct 7 Pct 8

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WARD 1 ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH 675 N. Mulford Road (Fellowship Hall) CITY FIRST 5950 Spring Creek Road (Mulford Rd. Ent.) FIRST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 2223 N. Mulford Road (Mulford Rd. Ent.) FIRST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 2223 N. Mulford Road (Mulford Rd. Ent.) CENTRAL CHRISTIAN 6595 Guilford Road CENTRAL CHRISTIAN 6595 Guilford Road SPRING RIDGE 6645 Fincham Drive SPRING RIDGE 6645 Fincham Drive WARD 2 SALVATION ARMY TEMPLE 500 S. Rockford Avenue (East Door) SALVATION ARMY TEMPLE 500 S. Rockford Avenue (East Door) OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 3300 Rural Street (Northeast Ent. - Gym) OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 3300 Rural Street (Northeast Ent. - Gym) ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH 3000 Rural Street (East Ent.) SALVATION ARMY TEMPLE 500 S. Rockford Avenue (East Door) WARD 3 OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 3300 Rural Street (Northeast Ent. - Gym) U of I COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1601 Parkview Avenue (South Ent.) ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH 3000 Rural Street (East Ent.) ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH 3000 Rural Street (East Ent.) MENDELSSOHN PERFORMING ARTS 406 N. Main Street (N. Main St. Ent.) MENDELSSOHN PERFORMING ARTS 406 N. Main Street (N. Main St. Ent.) MENDELSSOHN PERFORMING ARTS 406 N. Main Street (N. Main St. Ent.) WARD 4

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3470 N. Alpine Road NORTHEAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5651 E. Riverside Blvd. (Southeast Ent.) NORTHEAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5651 E. Riverside Blvd. (Southeast Ent.)

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3470 N. Alpine Road GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3555 McFarland Road CITY FIRST 5950 Spring Creek Road (Mulford Rd. Ent.) NORTHEAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5651 E. Riverside Blvd. (Southeast Ent.) GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3555 McFarland Road

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WARD 5 ST. PAUL CH. OF GOD IN CHRIST 1001 Bishop Washington Ave. (S.E. Ent.) WESTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1523 Morgan Street (East Ent.) PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH 1703 S. Central Avenue PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH 1703 S. Central Avenue ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT 401 S. Main Street (Boardroom) WARD 6

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3621 Samuelson Road (North Ent.)

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WARD 7 MENDELSSOHN PERFORMING ARTS 406 N. Main Street (N. Main St. Ent.) LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

1829 N. Rockton Avenue (Knight Ave. Ent.) ST. BERNADETTE COMM. CENTER 2330 Bell Avenue (West Ent.) ST. BERNADETTE COMM. CENTER 2330 Bell Avenue (West Ent.)

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250 N. Pierpont Avenue

1829 N. Rockton Avenue (Knight Ave. Ent.) WARD 8 ROSECRANCE ON HARRISON 3815 Harrison Avenue (South Ent.) HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 1280 S. Alpine Road (N.W. Ent.) BROADWAY COVENANT CHURCH 3525 Broadway (Fellshp. Hall S.W. Ent.) BROADWAY COVENANT CHURCH 3525 Broadway (Fellshp. Hall S.W. Ent.) BROADWAY COVENANT CHURCH 3525 Broadway (Fellshp. Hall S.W. Ent.) ROSECRANCE ON HARRISON 3815 Harrison Avenue (South Ent.) WARD 9 THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1221 Custer Avenue ST. BERNADETTE COMM. CENTER 2330 Bell Avenue (West Ent.) ST. BERNADETTE COMM. CENTER 2330 Bell Avenue (West Ent.)

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4141 N. Rockton Avenue (North Ent.)

WARD 12 THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1221 Custer Avenue BETH-EDEN UNITED METH. CHURCH 3201 Huffman Blvd. BETH-EDEN UNITED METH. CHURCH 3201 Huffman Blvd. BETH-EDEN UNITED METH. CHURCH 3201 Huffman Blvd. REGIONAL OFFICE BUILDING 4302 N. Main Street

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WARD 11 SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH 1629 S. 6th Street SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH 1629 S. 6th Street SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH 1629 S. 6th Street SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH 1629 S. 6th Street

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1829 N. Rockton Avenue (Knight Ave. Ent.)

WARD 10 SALVATION ARMY TEMPLE 500 S. Rockford Avenue (East Door) SALVATION ARMY TEMPLE 500 S. Rockford Avenue (East Door) HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 1280 S. Alpine Road (N.W. Ent.) OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 3300 Rural Street (Northeast Ent.- Gym) OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 3300 Rural Street (Northeast Ent.- Gym) HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 1280 S. Alpine Road (N.W. Ent.) HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 1280 S. Alpine Road (N.W. Ent.)

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250 N. Pierpont Avenue

250 N. Pierpont Avenue RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH 600 N. Horsman Street (North Ent.) RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH 600 N. Horsman Street (North Ent.) THE SALVATION ARMY 210 Kilburn Avenue (Southeast Ent.) WARD 14

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2324 S. Alpine Road FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 5304 Charles Street (North Ent.) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 5304 Charles Street (North Ent.) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 5304 Charles Street (North Ent.) ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH 675 N. Mulford Road (Fellowship Hall)

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5k Shamrock Beer Run/Walk WHEN Saturday, March 14 (12 - 4 p.m. / Run/Walk starts at 1 p.m.)

WHEN Friday, March 13 (8 p.m.) WHERE Coronado Performing Arts Center “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” features your favorite dancers from the hit ABC show. The all-new production continues its legacy of wowing live audiences performing fan-favorite routines from the TV series and numbers choreographed just for the live audiences.

WHERE Rockford Speedway The 5k Run/Walk course has 5 beer pitstops. At each pitstop, sample a 3-ounce cup of craft beer. The course includes the Speedway Race Track. With the exception of spectators, all registered participants get a souvenir beer glass, a Shamrock Beer Run long-sleeve T-shirt, and a medal for completing the course.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade and PaddyFest WHEN Saturday, March 14 (Parade 3 p.m. / PaddyFest 4 - 8 p.m.) WHERE Downtown Rockford The parade route starts at 7th Street and moves down E. State Street to Madison Street. PaddyFest includes Irish cuisine and five stages of continuous entertainment. The events are presented by the Irish Marching Society.

79th Young Artist Show: High School Division WHEN Sunday, March 15 (1 - 3 p.m.) WHERE Rockford Art Museum Rockford Art Museum opens its 79th Young Artist Show: High School Division with a free public opening and awards ceremony. On view are 143 works of art representing 129 students at 16 area schools.

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EARLY VOTING AND GRACE PERIOD REGISTRATION & VOTING FOR CITY OF ROCKFORD VOTERS Any voter wishing to cast their ballot early for the General Primary Election, March 17, 2020, may do so in person at the Rockford Board of Election Commissioners, 301 S. 6th St. Rockford, IL. Voters may also vote early at our Offsite location, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 412 N. Church St. Rockford, IL beginning March 2, 2020. Dates: Today thru Monday, March 16 Times: Monday thru Friday Monday, March 9 thru Friday, March 13 Saturday, March 14 Sunday, March 15 Monday, March 16

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DEATH NOTICES Joyce McCandless 81 Rockford 3/2/2020 Bounmy Phouvieng 84 Rockford 3/2/2020 Antoinette Lenz 66 Rockford 3/2/2020 Bobby Beardsley Sr. 81 Rockford 3/2/2020 Mae Freitag 85 Rockford 3/2/2020 Gordon Hummer 84 Machesney Park 3/2/2020 Shakeeya Pulliam 24 Rockford 3/2/2020 Richard McNally 84 Rockford 3/2/2020 Dominck Messina 98 Rockford 3/2/2020 Linda Blanco Melchor 75 Rockford 3/2/2020 Lucila Baker 79 Rockton 3/2/2020 William Woosley 33 Roscoe 3/2/2020 Violet Wilson 81 Rockford 3/2/2020 Heather Peroutka 36 Rockford 3/2/2020 Delores Meyer 89 Rockford 3/2/2020 Marilyn Koper 79 Rockford 3/2/2020 Evelyn Allen 88 Rockford 3/3/2020 James Tracy 96 Rockford 3/3/2020 Mary Wille 89 Rockford 3/3/2020 Karl Adamik Sr. 72 Rockford 3/3/2020 Betty Pilbin 93 Durand 3/3/2020 Dorothy Elam 83 Rockford 3/3/2020 Arthur Groom 84 Rockford 3/3/2020 Darius Breland 19 Rockford 3/3/2020 John Ackerman 95 Rockford 3/4/2020 Jerry Drake 83 Rockford 3/4/2020 Frederick Rather 58 Rockford 3/4/2020 Sara Turner 66 Rockford 3/4/2020 Francis Ortt 82 Rockford 3/4/2020 Brian Cleveland 64 Rockford 3/4/2020 Mary Thompson 79 Rockford 3/4/2020 Orville Shock 87 Rockford 3/4/2020 Ray Will 63 Rockford 3/5/2020 Matthew Erb 49 Rockford 3/5/2020 Robert Restuccia 75 Rockford 3/5/2020 Michael Delany 93 Rockford 3/5/2020 Anthony Boggie 63 Rockford 3/5/2020 Harry Nichols 88 Rockford 3/5/2020 Laurence Emroll 82 Rockton 3/5/2020 Pamela Smith 58 Rockford 3/5/2020 Hilda Olson 92 Rockford 3/5/2020 Rodolfo Mendoza 62 Rockford 3/5/2020 David Graves 70 Rockford 3/5/2020 Paula Samerdyke 79 Rockford 3/5/2020 Richard Hamilton 80 Rockford 3/5/2020 Joseph Wurster 61 Rockford 3/5/2020 Rodney Davis 53 Rockford 3/5/2020 Marguerite LaMonica 91 Rockford 3/5/2020 Robert Highland 33 Rockford 3/5/2020 Relton Forrester 79 Rockford 3/6/2020 Bertha Edwards 82 Rockford 3/6/2020 Aleksandra Gorsuch 68 Rockford 3/6/2020 Barbara Ruger 73 Rockford 3/6/2020 Elvin Johnson 93 Rockford 3/6/2020 Diane Zwirelis 52 Loves Park 3/6/2020 Frank DeRosso 82 Rockford 3/6/2020 Robyn Schrank 58 Rockford 3/6/2020 Glenn Griner 74 Rockford 3/6/2020 Sophie McCoy 101 Rockford 3/7/2020 Anthony Collins 64 Machesney Park 3/7/2020 Margaret Rubly 89 Rockton 3/7/2020 Steve Nagy 86 Rockford 3/7/2020 Scott Darby 50 Rockford 3/7/2020 Eileen Johnson 104 Rockford 3/8/2020 Thomas Hoffman 69 Durand 3/8/2020 Elsie Olds 95 Rockford 3/8/2020 Claude Simpkins 64 Rockford 3/8/2020 Ronald Mattson 78 Rockford 3/8/2020 Darlene Lathrop 63 South Beloit 3/8/2020 Thomas Graydon 72 Rockford 3/8/2020 Eula Lawson 88 Rockford 3/8/2020

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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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March 11, 2020 The Rock River Times. Government Notices n n n CHERRY VALLEY TOWNSHIP ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Township of Cherry Valley, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting will take place 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 4875 Blackhawk Road, Rockford 61109. Agenda and Order of Business 1. Nomination of meeting moderator 2. Election of moderator, swornin by Clerk 3. Annual Town Meeting called to order by moderator 4. Public comment 5. Distribution and approval of minutes of 2019 Annual Town Meeting 6. Distribution and approval of the Supervisor’s Annual Financial Statement 7. Motion to adjourn 11401R TRRT 3/11 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Cherry Valley Township Road District, in the county of Winnebago, state of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021, will be on file and available for public inspection at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford, 61109 from and after 7 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2020. Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2019, at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford 61109 and that final action on this ordinance shall be taken at the public hearing. Dated March 11, 2020 Wendy Owano Township Clerk 11402R TRRT 3/11 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Cherry Valley Township, in the county of Winnebago, state of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021, will be on file and available for public inspection at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford, 61109 from and after 7 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2020. Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2019, at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford 61109 and that final action on this ordinance may be taken at the public hearing. Dated March 11, 2020 Wendy Owano Township Clerk 11403R TRRT 3/11 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), Tuesday, April 7, 2020 sealed submittals for IFB No. 20-33 Lincoln M.S. ADA Sidewalk Renovation, 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 down-

load packages at no cost from their web-site – www.Demandstar.com. Dated this 11th day of March 2020, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois. Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 11404R TRRT 3/11 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com. The Rockford Park District invites qualified vendors to bid on the purchase of trees. Work scope includes providing shade, ornamental, and evergreen trees for the Rockford Park District’s spring planting. Trees will be delivered to the Rockford Park District by the contractor, and installed by Park District staff. The Park District intends to award one contract to one contractor for the full quantity of trees included in the tree list. If one contractor is unable to fulfill the full quantity, awarding multiple contracts will be considered. Contracts will be awarded based on the lowest responsible bid that most closely meets the desired plant list. 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. 20-2244 2020 Spring Tree Purchase Pre-Bid Conference: Monday March 16, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 Bid Opening: Monday, March 23, 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 11405R TRRT 3/11 n n n INVITATION TO BID ALPINE DAM ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENTS BID NO.: 220-PW-029 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on April 03, 2020 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused. Bid documents may be obtained via email request to: larry. graham@rockfordil.gov, https:// rockfordil.gov/city-departments/ finance/central-services/purchasing/open-bidsrfps/ or at the office of the Central Services Manager (City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104). Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number. Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be

considered. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities. 11438R TRRT 3/11 n n n INVITATION TO BID ALPINE DAM CONCRETE RELATED MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION BID NO.: 220-PW-028 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on April 03, 2020 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused. Bid documents may be obtained via email request to: larry. graham@rockfordil.gov, https:// rockfordil.gov/city-departments/ finance/central-services/purchasing/open-bidsrfps/ or at the office of the Central Services Manager (City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104). Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number. Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities. 11437R TRRT 3/11

Public Notices n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWABS 2005-16) Plaintiff, -v.CITY OF ROCKFORD, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ERNEST WARD A/K/A ERNEST J. WARD, SHERRY ZACK, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR ERNEST WARD A/K/A ERNEST J. WARD, NATHOLEE WARD Defendants 15 CH 393 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 3, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 6, 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 SEVEN (7) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF H.H. CARNEY’S SUBDIVISION PART OF THE N.W. 1/4 OF SECTION 14, T. 44 N., R. 1 EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., ROCKFORD, IL, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDI-

VISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS, PAGE 71 IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALSO A PART OF LOT SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON SAID PLAT, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT (6) THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT SIX (6), 13 1/2 FEET THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT SIX (6), 50 FEET THENCE, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT SIX (6), 13 1/2 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT SIX THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT SIX TO THE PLAT OF BEGINNING SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1608 TACOMA AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14157-015 The real estate is improved with a tan aluminum siding, one unit single family home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identi-

fication issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 9062 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 393 TJSC#: 40-1131 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. I3146937 P11400R TRRT 3/25 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: JOHN C. HAUPTMAN, Deceased. Case No. 2020 P 27 Date Will Filed: No Will NOTICE OF ACTION NOTICE is given of the death of JOHN C. HAUPTMAN. Letters of Office were issued on February 19, 2020, to CONNIE LYNN ONLEY, whose address is 466 South Broad Street, Lanark, Illinois 61046, as Administrator of the estate. The attorney of record for the assisting on probating the estate is Glen R. Weber of Mateer Goff & Associates, 401 West State Street, Suite 400, Rockford, IL 61101. BE IT HEREBY KNOWN THAT John C. Hauptman passed away on June 20, 2018. A Petition to Settle Cause of Action – Wrongful Death has been filed in the Probate Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit. Hearing on this Petition will be held on April 22, 2020 in front of Judge Donald P. Shriver in Courtroom 314 in the Winnebago County Courthouse located at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 at 9:30 a.m. at which time ruling on the Petition will take place. All interested persons should appear on that date to assert any claim they may have, including, but not limited to: Johnnie Estep and the minor children of Connie Lynn Onley. Dated March 3, 2020 By: MATEER GOFF & ASSOCIATES By: /s/ Glen R. Weber Attorney for State Farm Glen R. Weber (6196197) MATEER GOFF & ASSOCIATES 401 West State Street, S-400 Rockford, IL 61101 815-965-7745 gweber@mateerlawfirm.com ATTORNEYS FOR STATE FARM 11406R TRRT 3/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: CRYSTAL MICHELLE BAILEY

Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-148 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Crystal Michelle Bailey to the new name of: Arabella Rose Appleberg. The court date will be held: on April 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Crystal Bailey Current Name 11407R TRRT 3/25 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: JILL THOREN, Deceased. CASE NO. 16 P 192 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JILL THOREN. Letters of Office were issued on the March 30, 2016, to Anthony Thoren and Tammy Tassoni, who is/are the legal representative(s) 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 30, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 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 7, 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 11408R TRRT 3/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In the matter of the Petition for the Adoption of Owen Lee Gar, a male child. Adoption No. 2019 AD 170. ADOPTION NOTICE TO: SHANE L. GARR TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois for the adoption of a child named Owen Lee Garr. Now, therefore, unless you, Shane L. Garr, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 11th day of April, 2020, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. Status is set for April 15, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. before the Hon. Gwyn Gulley. DATED: March 5, 2020 THOMAS KLEIN Clerk of the Circuit Court JOHN M. NELSON Attorney for petitioners

1 Court Place, Suite 300 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-8800 Fax: 815-965-4413 johnmnelsonlaw@gmail.com 3/11;3/18;3/25/2020 11409R TRRT 3/25 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: SHARON L. GENSEL, Deceased. CASE NO. 18 P 622 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of KEITH T. GILLETTE. Letters of Office were issued on the 31st day of December 2018, to Robert Murphy, 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 30, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 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 7, 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 11410R TRRT 3/25 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: KEITH T. GILLETTE, Deceased. CASE NO. 18 P 373 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of KEITH T. GILLETTE. Letters of Office were issued on the 1st day of August, 2018, to Michelle Gillette, 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 30, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Di-

vision, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: March 7, 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 11411R TRRT 3/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In re the Estate of: CARSON R. CRAMER, A minor. JOSEPH ARNOLD and CONNIE ARNOLD, Petitioners, vs. CALLIE L. SCOTT and RYAN C. CRAMER, Respondents. Case No. 2020 P 3 PUBLICATION NOTICE To: Ms. Callie L. Scott 206 Phillips Drive Winnebago, IL 61088 Mr. Ryan C. Cramer 206 Phillips Drive Winnebago, IL 61088 TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Guardianship of the minor Carson R. Cramer was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois on January 8, 2020. This matter is set for hearing on the Petition for Guardianship on April 15, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 314 in the Winnebago County Courthouse, located at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101. PREPARED BY: Joseph B. Kosek, ARDC#6193937 Attorney at Law 405 West State Street Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone Number: 815/962-1910 Joseph@JBKoseklaw.com 11413R TRRT 3/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: JOCELYN JANELLE SWANSON Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-214 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Jocelyn Janelle Swanson to the new name of: Jay Jackson Swanson. The court date will be held: on April 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Jocelyn Janelle Swanson Current Name 11415R TRRT 3/25 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 Tutu’s business in said County and State under the name of Twist-n-Twirl Tutu Boutique at the following post office addresses: 3616 Avondale Drive, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sonya L. Core SIGNED: Sonya L. Core 3/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of March, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11419R TRRT 3/25

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JANET I. COFFEY, Deceased. CASE NO. 2020 P 39 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JANET I. COFFEY on January 14, 2020. Letters of Office were issued on February 26, 2020 to JENNIFER MONTOYA who is the legal representatives of the estate_ The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 13, 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 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s OfficeProbate Div. must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED: 3/5/2020 JENNIFER MONTOYA, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 11416R TRRT 3/25 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: SHAWN CRANDALL, Petitioner, AND MALBIS LOPEZ POLANCO, RESPONDENT. Case No: 2020 D 101 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION YOU, Malbis Lopez Polanco, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that this case has been commenced in this Court and is pending against you asking for a dissolution of marriage and other relief. UNLESS YOU FILE YOUR Response or otherwise file your Appearance in this case in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101 before April 28, 2020 or appear in person in Courtroom 451 of the Winnebago County Courthouse at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101 on April 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THIS COMPLAINT. Prepared by: Alexis Simmons, The Law Offices of Alexis M.K. Simmons, LLC,

124 N Water St, Ste 206, Rockford, IL 61107, (815) 570-9662, alexis@simmonslaw.org. 11417R TRRT 3/25 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: KELLY J. WALKER-HENSLEY, Deceased. Case No. 2019 P 480 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Kelly J. Walker-Hensley. Letters of Office were issued on October 16, 2019, to Donald B. Walker, who is the Administrator of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Michael G. Schultz, Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims may be filed on or before September 11, 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 any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated 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, with the Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Administrator and to the attorney for the estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless, under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court. Dated this 6th day of March, 2020. RENO & ZAHM LLP By: /s/ Michael G. Schultz Attorney for Donald B. Walker, Administrator Michael G. Schultz (#06297569) RENO & ZAHM LLP 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 mgs@renozahm.com 11418R TRRT 3/25 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 Wellness Center, Information business in said County and State under the name of Fuel 4 Days Nutrition at the following post office addresses: 3917 Morsay Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gloria P. Leon SIGNED: Gloria P. Leon 1/15/20

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of January, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11420R TRRT 3/25 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 medical billing business in said County and State under the name of J.G. Medical Billing at the following post office addresses: 615 N. Horace Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jacqueline Garcia SIGNED: Jacqueline Garcia 3/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of March, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11421R TRRT 3/25 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 lipgloss line business in said County and State under the name of Crownlushestlips at the following post office addresses: 3616 Avondale Drive, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sonya L. Core SIGNED: Sonya L. Core 3/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of March, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11422R TRRT 3/25 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 graphic or custom clothing, original art work and decorations boutique business in said County and State under the name of Nori Bee at the following post office addresses: 4342 Sunbury Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Norishaunta A. Buckhana SIGNED: Norishaunta A. Buckhana 3/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of March, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11423R TRRT 3/25 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Retail marketing meetings business in said County and State under the name of Midwest Pop Up Shop at the following post

office addresses: 624 St. Louis Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ebony Davis SIGNED: Ebony Davis 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 11424R TRRT 3/25 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 Painting Company business in said County and State under the name of Double Coat Decorating at the following post office addresses: 335 Dawn Ave., Apt. 1, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sidney Cox SIGNED: Sidney Cox 3/5/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of March, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11425R TRRT 3/25 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 Party Event Rental business in said County and State under the name of Stateline Bounce House Rentals at the following post office addresses: 1896 Sunrise Dr., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael Peyton SIGNED: Michael Peyton 3/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of March, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11426R TRRT 3/25 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Automotive Repair Shop business in said County and State under the name of StephenSons Automotive Repair at the following post office addresses: 2302 11th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brandi V. Franklin SIGNED: Brandi V. Franklin 3/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of March, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Try, DEPUTY 11427R TRRT 3/25 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of:

CATHERINE S. BURT, Deceased. CASE NO. 2020 P 65 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CATHERINE S. BURT. Letters of Office of Executor issued on March 4, 2020 to Alan D. Burt, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the Estate is J. Laird Lambert, 4615 E. State Street, Suite 201, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 11, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -- Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office -- Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days of filing date. DATED: March 11, 2020 Alan D. Burt, Legal Representative PREPARED BY: J. LAIRD LAMBERT ATTORNEY AT LAW 4615 E. State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, Illinois 61108 815/316-2167 11428R TRRT 3/25 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 family - community mentoring program - outreach groups business in said County and State under the name of Erma’s Angels at the following post office addresses: 1435 W. Jefferson St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Katasha Foat SIGNED: Katasha Foat 3/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of March, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Try, DEPUTY 11429R TRRT 3/25 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 Consult Process business in said County and State under the name of Tus Tramites en Mexico at the following post office addresses: 4126 Laramie Ln., Apt. 9, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Yamany Enrique Hernandez de la Pena

SIGNED: Yamany Enrique Hernandez de la Pena 3/10/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of March, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 11432R TRRT 3/25 n n n NOTICE OF SALE Personal Property stored by the following individuals from A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. P.O. Box 8116 Rockford IL 61126, a self service storage facility, operated by A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. shall be sold at public auction at the address listed below. The Auction will be held on or after 4/17/2020 at 9:00am to enforce the Owner’s Lien thereon. If there are no bidders, the property will be otherwise disposed of by the owner. Any vehicles sold will not have a title provided to the buyer. Units Located at 5112 Linden Rd Rockford IL 61109 at 9:00am Ashley Manning Unit #069; Jason Odden Unit #088; Kevin Brown Unit #261; Anthony Rand Unit #281; Rea Jones Unit #296; Linda Miller Unit #313; Charles Ruffing Unit #331; William Meiborg Unit #439; Tarek Farmer Unit #439; Jessica Oglesby Unit #445; Matthew Dickman Unit #475. Units Located at 3722 Baxter Rd Rockford IL 61109 at 10:30am Anthony Williams Unit #B076; Amy Hart Unit #B095. Units located at 5315 Sandy Hollow Rd Rockford IL 61109 at 11:00am Shayla Hickey Unit #S025; Christine Deneveu Unit #S112. Units located at 1619 N Meridian Rd Rockford IL 61103 at 12pm Lindsey Hearn Unit #M061; Angel Petro Unit #M108. Units located at 1821 W Chrysler Dr Belvidere IL 61008 at 1pm Nick Ellis Unit #C037; Timothy Smith Unit #C067; Anisa Cartagena Unit #C143. If unit is not paid in full by Thursday April 9th 2020 at 4pm your unit will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction on Friday April 17th 2020. To register as a buyer please arrive 15 minutes prior to the auction with proper identification and payment. Please register at our office located at 5112 Linden Rd Rockford IL 61109. A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. 11435R TRRT 3/18 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS WITHDRAWAL OF NAME(S) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 34544 On the 4th day of March, A.D. 2019, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: Odd Lot Investment Club at the following address(es) 4177 Saint John Drive, Rockford, IL 61102. On the 6th 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: Judith Wilfert; Jonathon Powers SIGNED: Judith Wilfert 3/6/20 SIGNED: Jonathon Powers 3/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 6th day of March A.D. 2020. Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 11430R TRRT 3/11 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2020 TX 5 FILED February 28, 2020 Verna C. Rentsch 714 10th Ave. Rockford, IL 61104 Rock River Water Reclamation District 3333 Kishwaukee St. POB 7480 Rockford, IL 61126 Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. 350 E. Cermak Rd. Chicago, IL 60606 OCCUPANTS 710 10th Ave. Rockford, IL 61104 UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold 10/30/17 Certificate No. 201601242 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2016 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 710 10th Avenue, Rockford, IL Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Part of Lot Sixteen (16) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Crosby’s Subdivision, being a Subdivision of part of Section 26, in Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 5 of Plats on page 42 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the South line of said Lot Sixteen (16), 62.62 feet East of the Southwest corner of said Lot; thence North, parallel with the West line of said Lot to the North line of said Lot; thence East, along the North line of said Lot, 32.38 feet; thence South, parallel with the West line of said Lot to the South line of said Lot; thence West, along said South line, 32.38 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Tax Code No. 11-26-411-007 This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 31, 2020. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem

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the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 31, 2020 This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Winnebago, Illinois, on September 25, 2020 at 9:30, a.m. in Courtroom 426. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 31, 2020, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk. ULTRA MARES LLC, Purchaser By: /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Its Attorney 11414R TRRT 3/25 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 streaming business in said County and State under the name of TaZmaggot Gaming at the following post office addresses: 3528 Louise St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Steven Mark James SIGNED: Steven Mark James 3/10/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of March, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 11433R TRRT 3/25 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 craft business that teaches others painting on a variety of mediums business in said County and State under the name of Paint Your Heart Happy! at the following post office addresses: 2636 Broadmoor Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Penny Martens SIGNED: Penny Martens 3/10/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of March, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11436R TRRT 3/25

March 11, 2020 The Rock River Times. 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 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 following 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 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 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 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

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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 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 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 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 11344R TRRT 3/11 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 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 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 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 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 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

March 11, 2020 The Rock River Times. n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN 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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWABS 2005-16) Plaintiff, -v.- CITY OF ROCKFORD, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ERNEST WARD A/K/A ERNEST J. WARD, SHERRY ZACK, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR ERNEST WARD A/K/A ERNEST J. WARD, NATHOLEE WARD Defendants 15 CH 393 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 3, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 6, 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 1608 TACOMA AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-157-015 The real estate is improved with a tan aluminum siding, one unit single family home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS

day of March, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11394R 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 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 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 Lawson Self Storage, LLC 3718 Samuelson Road Rockford, IL 61109 NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF LEASE: The contents of self-storage Unit 47 containing household and other goods will become the possession of Lawson Self Storage, LLC, 3718 Samuelson Road, Rockford, IL 61109 on March 26, 2020 due to nonpayment of rent and termination of the lease. UNIT 47, SHERRI FRENCH. 11412R 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 Services business in said County and State under the name of Fox Construction at the following post office addresses: 1421 Bergstrom Rd., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gustavo Sanchez SIGNED: Gustavo Sanchez 3/10/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of March, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Try, DEPUTY 11434R TRRT 3/25

IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 9062 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 393 TJSC#: 40-1131 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. I3146937 P11400R TRRT 3/25

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The IceHogs announced Monday the they have signed forward Gabriel Gagne to a standard player contract for the remainder of the season and through the 2020-21 campaign. Since joining the IceHogs in January, Gagne, 23, has six goals and six assists in 21 games. Before coming to Rockford, Gagne led the ECHL with 24 goals in 38 points in 36 games as a member of the Allen Americans. He was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the 2015 NHL Draft. The IceHogs have also signed defenseman Dmitry Osipov to an extension of his AHL deal that will also take him through the 2020-21 season. The 23-year-old has scored one goal in 28 games with this year. The Moscow, Russia native was named Defenseman of the Year as a member of the Indy Fuel last season.

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Rockford enters Saturday’s contest searching for their seventh win against Chicago in 2019-20. It would be the first time the IceHogs have won seven games against the Wolves in a season since 2015-16 when they went 7-2-3-0 against their divisional rival. Despite a combined record of 29-21-7-0 against the Wolves since the start of the 2016-17 season, the IceHogs have yet to repeat that feat of seven victories in a single campaign. The seventh victory would also signify the securing of the Illinois Lottery Cup, which the IceHogs have not claimed since 2015-16. From the IceHogs’ season-opener on Oct. 4 through Dec. 20, the club as 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 nine of their last 16 since Feb. 4, jumping into a tie for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Central Division. Collin Delia stopped each of the 34 shots he faced on Friday to earn his third shutout of the season and fourth of his professional career. He’s the first IceHogs goaltender to register three or more shutouts in a season since Michael Leighton blanked opposing teams five times in both 2014-15 and again in 2015-16.

March 11, 2020 The Rock River Times.

FOOTBALL

Lost in the Bears’ Flo BY ROBERT ZEGLINSKI CONTRIBUTOR

Rushing the passer well is a touchy subject amongst NFL circles. Common convention maintains that pressures are more valuable than sacks because pressures are easier to create. They’re m ore plentiful. Even when a defender or two doesn’t manage to bring down the quarterback, a pressure influences the trajectory of a pass. It still has an e�ect on turnovers, incompletions, any general possible negative outcome when a team decides to drop back. The statistical ledger for one man can feature little to no sacks of a quarterback and nevertheless ruin the o�ense’s day if it stacks pressure after pressure. Discipline in a mission to bother the quarterback even if he isn’t brought to the ground. Sacks are, therefore, only as important or backbreaking for the opposition as you can create them. A bounty of sacks means nothing if the passer was otherwise relaxed, composed, upright. There’s nothing more inflated on an artificial level than a player with an abundance of sacks under their belt, but zero to no e�ect on on-field proceedings otherwise. The epitome of a paper tiger possessing gaudy numbers to back up a hollow, unearned reputation. But what happens when a player can’t manage to create sacks or pressures? Unmitigated, frustrating confusion. In more ways than one, a personnel ripple e�ect is inevitable. The Bears once believed Leonard Floyd would be a star. The 2016 first-round pick out of Georgia had a worthy profile as a lanky lightning rod of versatility. He could cover running backs out of the backfield in the blink of an eye. Tight ends would lose their shadow with him in pursuit. And yes, he could rush the passer. A defensive weapon in every sense of the phrase. Let him loose and watch controlled destruction reign. If only such lofty premonitions always turned out so optimistic, so rosy, so ideal. Leaving hopes in high prognostications only sets up one up for grave disappointment. In four professional seasons, Floyd has 18.5 career sacks to his name. 44 quarterback hits. 26 tackles for loss. These are numbers some bona fide superstars manage over a two-year span, let alone over the term of a U.S. President. Whatever’s happened to the pass rush skill set in Floyd’s back pocket is easy to discern: Someone cut a hole in his jeans and it fell out. That or the wallet holding his pass rush card was thinner than preconceived notions had drummed up. Either scenario doesn’t inspire much confidence in the 27-year-old ever materealizing into the di�erence maker he was supposed to be. The green optimism surrounding him fades away.

Floyd’s lack of impact playmaking has left the Bears in (relative) dire straits. Yes, Khalil Mack is one of the best players in football who happens to play for Chicago. Yes, Akiem Hicks might seem like an actual grizzly bear in size and ferocity. But beyond those two dynamos, the Bears have nothing else to hang their pass rushing hat on. If a great defense needs three unblockable monsters up front, then the Bears are only two-thirds of the way to their destination, forever stuck in a passable neutral. If an o�ense finds e�ective means to neutralize those two looming fractions (easier said than done, but feasible), than the defense is a shell of its full potential. A player of Floyd’s caliber, or lack thereof, is then correctly viewed as “The Missing Piece” or in more extreme hypercritical circumstances, “The Weakest Link.” Neither description is in any fashion a flattering outlook for a former top-10 pick. Floyd’s ongoing failures leaves the Bears grasping at straws they don’t have in their own back pocket. It’s an indictment of his profile as a jack-of-all-trades and Master of None. Adequacy in every responsibility asked of you means nothing if your adequacy amounts to eminent replaceability. Possess no one distinctive impact talent like Floyd and the results will speak for themselves: Sand to blow away in the wind. Imagine a world where a top-10 defense has the third head to its defensive Cerberus in tow. Picture that defense morphing into an unblockable wave of anger, power, and fury. An upgrade means a step forward into defensive immortality for a star-studded group. The status quo in rewarding Floyd with a lucrative contract extension, or even paying into his $13 million franchise tag, means languishing back into contrived irrelevance. That’s the reality of the dead weight Floyd poses to the Bears’ anchors at sea if he isn’t cut loose. They’ll never be able to set sail at full mast in their current state, forever more likely to drown with the cackles of Davey Jones than ascend to consistent greatness on the back of a magnificent pass rush. A near future in Chicago without Floyd is not a slam dunk decision. Reneging on the prospects of a former top-10 pick before he reaches a second contract will never have favorable optics for an outsider. There are exceptions to the term “bust,” and Floyd might be one. But him not being a “bust” doesn’t mean he isn’t a disappointment, which he is. It doesn’t mean it isn’t worth looking into other options while cutting your losses with his presence, which it is. The route ahead isn’t without its twists and turns. Finding a replacement for Floyd means finding a reliable pass

rusher almost on a whim. Outside of the Jaguars’ Yannick Ngakoue, there won’t be a clear upgrade available on the free agent market. A team without a ﬁrst-round selection won’t have the opportunity to add a ﬁrst-round replacement. But it shouldn’t be di�cult to move on from 4.5 sacks a year. Those kinds of players do grow on trees, as much as popular belief might state the contrary. Not everything is better than alternative, but many, many

players are. Leonard Floyd can do many things well. He’s a positive boon to a locker room, and a Swiss Army Knife of sorts. But if he can’t rush the passer, if he can’t create sacks, if he can’t bother the quarterback at all, then what do the ﬁrst two pluses amount to? A hollow and earned reputation built on disenchantment. Robert is a writer, editor, and producer. You can follow him on Twitter @RobertZeglinski.

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Rockford Area Police vs. IAFF Rockford Firefighters Local 413 Annual Guns and Hoses Charity Game

Saturday, March 21st, 2020 at 1:30 P.M. BMO Harris Bank Center 300 Elm Street Rockford, IL Ticket Price: $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00

Purchase of ticket covers Guns & Hoses Game Admission and Raffle Raffle Prizes: 1st - 50” TV ($500 value) 2nd - Cordless Tool Set ($400 value) 3rd - Beauty Day/House Cleaning by Bailie’s Salon, Circle of Wellness & Anabel’s Cleaning Services ($300 value) Only 4000 Raffle Tickets will be sold. Winners will be drawn at the game between the 2nd and 3rd periods. Winner need not be present to win. To Purchase Tickets in Advance: Visit Heartland Hospice, 6000 East State Street, First Floor in the Chase Bank Building or call Tammy at 815-708-4992 or Greg Lindmark Foundation at 815-980-7016. Admission to the game will also be available for $5.00 at the door.

Proceeds benefit the Jaimie Cox Foundation, Greg Lindmark Foundation, and Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund. Guns and Hoses Charity Ice Hockey Rockford, IL