The Rock River Times – May 20, 2020

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Local leaders look to open restaurants, churches June 1

By Jim Hagerty Reporter

ROCKFORD - Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, Winnebago County Board Chairman Frank Haney and Public Health Administrator Dr. Sandra Martell announced Monday that leaders are working on a plan that would allow some businesses to open early with social distancing restrictions.

The plan is for Winnebago County bars, restaurants, day cares and churches to open by June 1, in Phase 3 of the five-phase Restore Illinois plan.

As-is, however, the state plan does not permit those businesses to reopen until Phase 4. But McNamara said local COVID-19 mitigation has been a success, prompting leaders to move things along quicker.

“Our metrics are where they need to be to make reopening earlier than any of us expected,” the mayor said.

McNamara said the plan will be based on suggestions from the Rockford Region Rebounding Working Groups.

“We have more than 140 individuals working on 15 different teams and sub-teams,” the

mayor said. “They are working diligently to map out a strategy and a plan to reopen our economy and begin that recovery.”

The plan will be announced May 26.

It will need approval by the Illinois Department of Public Health. If it doesn’t get it and businesses open anyway, owners could face penalties like license suspensions and criminal charges. Municipalities could also be disqualified from federal emergency funds.

But McNamara has no plans to violate the governor’s order. If the proposal doesn’t get IDPH’s blessing, businesses will be expected to follow the state plan as directed.

“Every move that we have made in our community has had the health of our citizens at the very center,” McNamara said.

“We have been working closely with Dr. Martell and the entire Winnebago County Health Department.”

Haney echoed the mayor and said he is excited about the optimism.

“I am excited that there are discussions about how taking these three items -- child care, restaurants and churches -- and

looking how they can be moved from Phase 4 to Phase 3 with social distancing, and only to be done in alignment with our public health professionals,” Haney said.

“Whatever it takes to do it thoughtfully and responsibly is the key. We have flattened the curve,” the chairman said. “We do have a lot of work ahead.But I join the mayor in being relieved, number one, and excited that hospital capacity is stable -- beds, intensive-care beds and ventilators. (The) percent of positivity rate puts us on tract to move to Phase 3 by the end of May.” Martell said a plan moving forward will be one that responsibly puts life and livelihood together.

“Where we can, where we think it’s prudent, and we can get collaboration within our sectors to do that in a thoughtful and meaningful way that understands the public-health implications, we want to be able to give that tool to move forward,” she said.

Pritzker said earlier this month that Restore Illinois could evolve as regions move through the phases.

Freeport man kills self after shooting, standoff with Police

By Jim Hagerty Reporter

ROCKFORD - A fatal shooting and hours-long standoff at an east-side hotel ended Sunday morning with the death of the gunman.

Rockford Police Chief Dan O’Shea said officers arrived at the Super 8, 7646 Colosseum Drive, at around 12:40 a.m., Sunday and located three shooting victims. Two women were wounded while the other, a 19-year-old male, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Responding officers evacuated the hotel and then exchanged gunfire with the suspect, identified as 35-year-old Antonio Wilson of Freeport, who had barricaded himself inside a room. O’Shea said Wilson fired at five officers with a high-powered rifled, capable of penetrating walls.

Officers forced their way inside the room at around 7 a.m., and located Wilson, who apparently killed himself.

“All of this remains to be proven and worked on,” the chief said. “The coroner will have to do an autopsy. We did have officers fire back at the suspect with all the exchange of gunfire. We want to make sure

and determine what exactly happened the best we can. But at this point, it appears he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.”

O’Shea said early information indicates the initial shooting stemmed from a domestic incident and that those involved do not live in Rockford.

“The Super 8 motel was chaotic at best,” Oshea said. “The initial call to police was for a domestic disturbance. One of the victims came to the front desk seeking help and called 911. Officers were responding to that when the suspect appeared in the lobby of the hotel and began firing on the victims. All three victims were in the lobby area when they were shot by the suspect.”

The wounded victims, a 46-year-old woman and 34-year-old woman, were in critical condition as of Monday. No officers were injured.

“They did what they were trained to do,” O’Shea said. “They did very well.”

The incident marks Rockford’s eighth homicide of the year, the second within a few hours. At 10 p.m., Saturday, a 21-yearold man was killed near the Stop-N-Go on Charles Street. Two people have been

arrested in connection with that incident.

Daisean Davis, 17, of Rockford, is charged with first-degree murder, felony murder during an armed robbery, and armed robbery. Twenty-year-old Avontay Murphy, of Rockford, is charged with unauthorized sale of a firearm and no FOID. O’Shea acknowledged a recent uptick in violence but said he does not know what is setting it off.

“We went four months in this city without a murder,” he said. “It was Halloween of last year for the last one of ‘19. Then March, the start of the 2020s, since March 11, we’ve had eight. We caused the uptick?

I don’t know. Where did all these guns come from all of the sudden? I can’t answer that. But were are not going to stop. We are going to keep going after these people, and the prosecutor’s office is going to keep charging these people.”

O’Shea said despite the recent rash of killings, preventative initiatives to remove guns from the streets are showing promise.

“The last I’ve heard,” he said, “they’ve recovered four more guns (in) preventative measures.”

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Flooding hits parts of Midwest, with evacuations in Michigan Associated Press

EDENVILLE, Mich. (AP) – People living along two mid-Michigan lakes and parts of a river were evacuated Tuesday following several days of heavy rain that produced flooding and put pressure on dams in the area.

T wo M idland-area schools were opened for evacuees, and more than 50 roads have been closed. The evacuations in Michigan followed days of heavy rains in parts of the Midwest that also brought flooding to Chicago and other parts of Illinois, as well as Ohio and other states.

“The water is very high,” said Catherine Sias, who lives about a mile from one of the dams located in Edenville, Michigan.

“Last night, emergency responders came door-to-door to make sure everybody got out. We have mild flooding every year, but this is unusual.”

Sias, 45, has five cats and two dogs and was about to check into a hotel that allowed pets when she learned it was probably safe for people not living in low-lying areas to return home.

“I’m on the high bank, about 20 feet up,” she said. “A lot of people are having a harder time. Most of them are going to be dealing with flooding in their homes.”

Some residents, like Jon St. Croix, went to shelters set up in area schools.

“We were laying in bed when I heard sirens,” St. Croix told the Midland Daily News. “A fire truck was driving around, broadcasting that (we needed) to evacuate. It’s a scary thing – you’re sleeping and awake to sirens.”

St. Croix, 62, his wife and a next-door neighbor were among more than a dozen people sheltering in one school. Their home was not flooded, but St. Croix said he had seen flooding in the area.

Volunteers at the schools said about 120 vehicles were in the parking lots of a couple of schools and about 30 people had been staying on cots inside, according to WNEM-TV. About a dozen people hunkered down overnight at a school in Sanford but had left by early Tuesday afternoon, said Tom Restgate, an American Red Cross safety officer.

The cots inside the school were spread out to observe social distancing recommendations to fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Restgate said.

Heavy rains also caused flooding in parts

of northwestern Indiana, including Crown Point – the Lake County seat – where about seven inches fell over the weekend.

Floodwaters swelled quickly on Sunday when 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) of rain fell within 15 minutes, swamping streets and sending water into basements and homes, including Mayor David Uran’s residence.

Those waters receded Monday, but Uran and many other residents were continuing to clean up the watery mess on Tuesday, said Uran’s chief of staff, Greg Falkowski.

“He got between 2 and 3 feet in his basement, so that’s what he’s working on right now,” Falkowski said Tuesday afternoon.

In Chicago, water that flooded some areas downtown was receding on Tuesday, but Larry Langford, a fire department spokesman, said that he did not expect power to be restored at the iconic Willis Tower for days because the rains caused the building’s subbasements to fill with as much as 25 feet (7.6 meters) of water. The building was closed to tenants and visitors.

And in DuPage County, west of the city, a search for an 18-year-old woman who was swept away by a surging DuPage River last Friday remained suspended on Tuesday because the water remained too high and the current too swift to conduct the search safely.

Tony Martinez, spokesman for the DuPage Forest Preserve District, said the area of the river where the woman was swept that is typically about 25 feet wide remained 200 yards wide.

“We hope to resume searching later this week,” he said.

The driver of a pickup truck in mid-Michigan had to be rescued by first responders after the vehicle was swept away on a flooded road in Tittabawassee Township, WNEM-TV reported.

School buses and dump trucks were called out Tuesday in southwest Ohio to help evacuate people trapped in flooded areas in a commercial area with dozens of businesses in suburban West Chester Township.

By noon, West Chester Township spokeswoman Barb Wilson said a dozen people had been taken to a nearby high school, while other people were able to make it out of the flooded area in their own vehicles.

There were no injuries reported imme-

diately in the area just off Interstate 75 north of Cincinnati.

Flood warnings in Michigan were issued following widespread rainfall of up to 4 inches (10.2 centimeters) since Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy runoff pushed rivers higher.

“A lot of the rainfall came and hit the Saginaw Valley over the last 48 hours,” meteorologist Andrew A rnold said Tuesday morning. “For the most part, the rain is over.”

The weather system was moving into Indiana, Ohio, parts of Illinois and the Tennessee Valley, Arnold said.

More flooding was forecast for parts of the Tittabawassee River, which was at 26.5 feet (8.1 meters) Tuesday morning. It was expected to crest Wednesday morning at about 30 feet (9.1 meters). Flood stage is 24 feet (7.3 meters).

Midland County 911 sent out a series of alerts saying the Edenville and Sanford dams were at risk of failing, and those living near Sanford Lake, Wixom Lake and other area waterways should evacuate.

Midland County Emergency Management later said that the dams were “structurally sound.” It said water flowing through the dam spillgates couldn’t be controlled, however, so evacuation measures remained in place.

In 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission revoked the license of the company that operated the Edenville Dam due to non-compliance issues that included spillway capacity and the inability to pass the most severe flood reasonably possible in the area.

The Edenville Dam was rated in unsatisfactory condition in 2018 by the state, while the Sanford Dam received a fair condition rating.

Both dams are in the process of being sold.

There were 19 high hazard dams in unsatisfactory or poor condition in Michigan in 2018, ranking 20th among the 45 states and Puerto Rico for which The Associated Press obtained condition assessments.

Just to the north in Gladwin County, the weather service issued a flash flood warning for the Cedar River below the Chappel Dam. And other parts of the state saw isolated flooding following heavy rains in recent days.

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Stock Market

A late slump leaves stock market lower after a choppy day

By Alex Veiga and Damian J. Troise Associated Press

Stock indexes were mixed Tuesday afternoon as trading turned wobbly a day after the market notched its biggest jump in more than five weeks.

The S&P 500 was down 0.4% after wavering between small gains and losses for much of the day. Losses in banks, health care stocks and elsewhere in the market outweighed gains in technology companies and those that rely on consumer spending.

Bond yields mostly fell, a sign that investors were feeling cautious.

“Today is a little bit of a pause day after a significant rally,” said Eric Freedman, chief investment officer at U.S. Bank Wealth Management.

Investors are betting that the economy and corporate profits will begin to recover from the coronavirus pandemic as the U.S. and countries around the world slowly open up again. However, concerns remain that the relaxing of stay-at-home mandates and the reopening of businesses could lead to another surge in infections, potentially ushering in another wave of shutdowns.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 236 points, or 1%, to 24,360. The Nasdaq composite, which is heavily weighted with technology companies, added 0.2%. The Russell 2000 index of small-company stocks was down 0.5%.

Optimism about a potential vaccine for COVID-19 and hopes for a U.S. economic recovery in the second half of the year pushed stocks sharply higher Monday, reversing all of the market’s losses so far this month. The S&P 500 is still down about 13% from its all-time high in February.

A safe, effective vaccine for the new coronavirus would help reinforce confidence as economies reopen after shutdowns to contain the pandemic. Experts have warned, however, that development of such a vaccine will likely take many months, and possibly years.

Quarterly results from two big retailers Tuesday underscored how companies that have been able to remain open or effectively amplify their e-commerce business have been able to fare far better than those that

have had to temporarily close doors.

Walmart reported a 74% surge in fiscal first-quarter sales as people stocked up on crucial supplies while sheltering in place due to the coronavirus. Its earnings fell as it spent $900 million in additional compensation for workers, but still topped Wall Street’s forecasts. Its shares were down 1.9% after shedding early gains.

Meanwhile, Kohl’s, whose stores have been closed during the outbreak, fell 7% after reporting that it swung to a $541 million quarterly loss as its revenue sank more than 40%.

Traders also hammered shares in Home Depot after the home improvement supply chain reported quarterly results that fell short of Wall Street’s estimates. While the company benefited from a surge in homeowners rushing to buy essential supplies, increased spending on employee compensation and other costs related to the coronavirus dragged on its profits. The stock fell 2.4%.

“Investors have been looking for companies and sectors that could do well in the current environment,” said Sal Bruno, chief investment officer of IndexIQ. “Looking forward, where does that continued leadership come from?”

The Commerce Department said residential construction ground breakings fell in April to their lowest level in five years.

But building permits, a gauge of potential future construction activity, fell less than analysts had expected. That helped push homebulder stocks broadly higher. Beazer Homes USA led the pack, surging 8.3%.

Oil prices were mixed, though they remained above $30 a barrel. Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose 68 cents, or 2.1%, to settle at $32.50 a barrel.

July delivery of Brent crude oil, the international standard, fell 16 cents, or 0.5%, to $34.65 a barrel.

Prices have firmed up as oil producing nations cut back on output and as the gradual reopening of the economies around the globe helps spur demand, which crashed earlier this year due to widespread travel and business shutdowns related to the coronavirus. Crude oil started the year at

about $60 a barrel.

Bonds yields were mostly lower. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, a benchmark for interest rates on many consumer loans, fell to 0.70% from 0.74% late Monday.

France’s CAC 40 lost 0.9%, while Germany’s DAX inched up 0.1%. Britain’s FTSE 100 dropped 0.8%. Markets in Asia finished higher.

End of trade update: A late-day slide left the stock market broadly lower at the end

of a choppy day of trading. The S&P 500 index lost 1% Tuesday, giving back some of the ground it had gained in a big rally a day earlier. Losses for banks, health care stocks and elsewhere outweighed solid showings for technology companies and those that rely on consumer spending. Kohl’s, whose stores are closed, fell after repporting a $541 million loss as its revenue fell more than 40%. Bond yields fell in a sign that investors’ optimism about the economy was waning again. Oil prices rose.

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By Paula Hendrickson Contributor

Sometimes I feel as if I’m the only person who isn’t binge watching copious amounts of television in this pandemic, but I find it difficult to watch TV while sewing face masks or working. Yet somehow, I easily fell into Amazon Prime Video’s new series, Upload.

Okay, so I took three days to watch the 10-episode first season, but that’s only because I started watching it late at night and didn’t want to stay up all night. That’s not to say the show wasn’t interesting enough to keep me wide awake into the wee hours of the morning – it was.

Set 13 years in the future, Upload is a comedy with a touch of drama – and a

mystery – woven through it. After pretty-boy coder Nathan (Robbie Amell, The Flash) is badly injured when his self-driving car malfunctions (a rarity in 2033), his wealthy girlfriend Ingrid (Allegra Edwards, Briarpatch) has his consciousness uploaded to Lakeview, an upscale virtual afterlife from Horizon, one of a handful of companies offering consumers digital life extensions.

Upon his upload, Nathan is assigned to Horizon customer service representative Nora (Andy Allo, Chicago Fire), who becomes his “Angel.” Her voice is the first one he hears when awakening in the virtual afterlife he never wanted to be a part of.

(Indeed, before he died, Nathan and his business partner were developing a free-

ware alternative to the expensive digital afterlives that further supplement their cashflow with an abundance of in-app purchases.)

While Nathan gradually adapts to his new “life,” which allows the departed to communicate with their loved ones who are still earthbound, Nora discovers some of his memory files have been deleted. The more time they spend together, the more complicated and dangerous things become.

Ingrid could delete Nathan at any time, Nora could get fired for fraternizing with a client, and people could get hurt.

As you might expect from writer-producer Greg Daniels – who co-created Parks and Recreation with Michael Schurr and King of the Hill with Mike Judge – Upload is

a comedy with heart, and it’s loaded with a lot of fun details.

One of my favorite details is the omnipresent, red-headed A.I. Guy (Owen Daniels in one of his first major recurring roles).

Imagine seeing the same person doing almost every job at a high-end hotel: concierge, waiter, bellboy, security guard, gardener, elevator operator. Everything.

Combined, his various characters probably get as much screen time as the leads.

Upload touches on deep things like life after death, the pros and cons of artificial intelligence, greed, family, and the disparity of wealth. All while being funny.

You can stream it now, on Amazon Prime Video.

Television

TV cliffhanger: New season in jeopardy

By Lynn Elber Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The first new TV season of the coronavirus era is facing an understandably shaky start that comes with a tacit disclaimer: No one is sure when it will arrive.

Studios, guilds and trade groups are huddling to find ways to ease a near-complete production shutdown, among the nationwide efforts to curb the pandemic.

While streaming services parcel out series year-round, broadcast TV still relies heavily on a September filled with fanfare and high-profile scripted shows.

How that will happen is a cliffhanger only a masochistic screenwriter would envision.

ABC, CBS and NBC are holding back their 2020-21 schedules which, in an ordinary year, would have been unveiled earlier this month in elaborate presentations to ad buyers in New York. Another broadcaster, CW, said it’s aiming for a January start to its new season, based on production resuming this fall.

CW’s chairman and CEO, Mark Pedowitz, was asked if even that was realistic. “As realistic as anything else is at this point,” he said.

Gabrielle Union, who with Jessica Alba stars in and produces Spectrum cable’s “L.A.’s Finest,” is among those awaiting guidance on how actors and crews can safely return to work. The police drama combines shoot-’em-up action with more intimate scenes, both tests of how social distancing and story demands will co-exist.

“When we all are given the green light

to go back, we just have to be flexible and open to this new normal, whatever that’s going to look like,” Union said.

Just four months before the Sept. 20 Emmy Awards kick off the TV season’s traditional start, the uncertainties swirling around COVID-19 are daunting. Even streaming services like well-stocked Netflix or premium cable channels like HBO with fully produced new series in hand must keep a wary eye on a prolonged disruption.

Neal Baer, a physician and a veteran TV writer and producer (“ER,” “Designated Survivor”), had a succinct reply when asked if he would start a production given the unanswered questions about the disease, including whether coronavirus antibodies confer immunity.

“No way,” Baer said. “I’m not going to put people potentially in harm’s way” given the unknowns.

While the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers spearheads the broad industry effort to work with health and government officials on safety protocols, there are also what one executive called impromptu “think tanks” to find solutions.

“Some have attorneys and doctors involved. I do a weekly panel that a cinematographer put together, and we keep adding people who run production companies, sound stages,” said Matt Birch, co-head of physical production for the multinational talent agency APA. Visual effects supervisors and producers are in high demand, Birch said, to create what can’t be filmed. Among the steps industry members say are being mulled:

scenes shot with fewer actors and crew, shortened production schedules and more animated projects.

A critical issue is the insurance that covers losses due to production delays or budget overruns, said Carolyn Hunt, a veteran entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles who handles film and TV financing deals. She said virtually all policies are excluding coverage of COVID-19-related issues.

“That makes things very tricky, so a lot of people are waiting to see what happens there,” Hunt said.

Meanwhile, networks are cobbling together schedules and, in true Hollywood fashion, hoping for a happy ending.

When Fox announced its fall schedule, it included a recycled season-one run of “L.A.’s Finest,” along with two series that the network originally intended to debut this spring, “Filthy Rich” starring Kim Cattrall and tech thriller “neXt” with John Slattery.

The reason the trio of series earned a coveted spot on a network’s fall schedule: They were in the can and ready to air.

The same holds true for CW’s fall placeholder shows, including “Swamp Thing,” canceled after one season on streaming and now getting a pandemic afterlife.

Movie and TV mogul Tyler Perry may be showing the way forward. His studio in Georgia, one of the first states to relax virus-related constraints, will resume production in July with two series for BET. Protective measures are to include testing and isolation on the Atlanta lot for cast and crew.

There are other options, if even further afield from the LA and NY production hubs. Iceland plans to ease its travel restrictions in mid-June and is readying filming guidelines, said producer Leifur Dagfinnsson, whose credits include “Star Wars” films and TV’s “Sense8” and “His Dark Materials.” He touts the country’s dramatic landscapes, the London studios that are a three-hour flight from Reykjavík – and Iceland’s emphasis on coronavirus testing.

There are also alternatives to traditionally produced series. CBS aired a socially-distanced episode of its drama “All Rise” made using digital technology, and late-night hosts are drawing kudos for their homemade, YouTube-like episodes that boast family as supporting players.

That’s not the future envisioned by Laura Kennedy, CEO of Avalon, a U.K. and U.S.-based management and TV production company whose shows include HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” and the FX comedy “Breeders.”

“It really is an industry that begs team effort and personal reaction, including writers’ rooms where people riff off each other,” Kennedy said.

A secure return to work is something exciting to look forward to, said “This Is Us” star Mandy Moore. She and others in the NBC drama’s cast reconnected with a Zoom call recently as they await word on when season-five production will begin.

“It’s the opportunity of all our lifetimes to be a part of this show and to do work we’re all so proud of, but we also understand there are bigger issues in the world,” Moore said.

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The forest preserves are filled with fascinating sights, sounds and scents as spring emerges. Woodland wildflowers are beginning to bloom, hundreds of bird species are migrating through and nesting, frogs are calling, streams are babbling and insects return. What can you discover in your 43 Forest Preserves of Winnebago County?

Note: As a result of the updated stay at home order made by Governor Pritzker, beginning Friday, May 1, all forest preserve entrance gates will be open for limited daytime activities from 7 am until ½ hour after sunset. These activities include walking, hiking, equestrian, golf and fishing, including at Four Lakes Forest Preserve as long as social distancing is practiced.

First Week of May

This is the peak of bird migration! Over 320 species of birds have been documented here. Bird walks in the forests and fields

of Winnebago County Forest Preserves are likely to turn up more birds than you ever knew existed! Many will soon be gone as they continue migration, while others “disappear” in the newly unfolding leaves of the tree tops. Call to request a free brochure, “Guide to Birding in the Winnebago County Forest Preserves.”

Second Week of May

May begins the spawning season for largemouth bass. When water temperatures reach around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, the male begins construction and guarding of a nest. Bass spawn in water usually two to eight feet deep. The males will then spend the majority of their time and energy defending the nest, sweeping away sediment and guarding their young.

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Kishwaukee River corridor forest preserves are favorites for smallmouth.

Third Week of May

Listen for frogs at mid-day. The Green Frog’s banjo-like “gunk-gunk” calls are easy to tell from the “jug-o-rum” calls of the lookalike Bullfrog. Bullfrogs grow to be much larger than Green Frogs, and Green Frogs have long folds of skin lining the sides of their bodies. The Green Frog inhabits the shores of deep ponds during the spring and fall and moves into shallow ponds for the summer. A good place to see Green Frogs in the late spring and summer is the small pond at Severson Dells Forest Preserve and in the ox-bow ponds at Pecatonica Wetlands Forest Preserve. Camp at Sugar River Forest Preserve or Pecatonica River Forest Preserve and a chorus of frogs will sing you a lullaby!

Fourth Week of May

In Winnebago County, spring through

early summer marks the peak of turtle nesting season. Snapping turtles may travel great distances from their native waters to lay eggs in warm sandy hillsides.

Snapping turtles have a long neck and long tail. Snapping turtles and painted turtles are common sights in ponds and rivers.

Two endangered turtle species make their home in forest preserves: Blanding’s Turtle and the Ornate Box Turtle.

Find information and inspiration for experiencing spring’s thrills at winnebagoforest.org. Also, check out 815outside.com for suggestions on outdoor activities and opportunities at parks, preserves, trails and natural areas throughout Winnebago County.

For more information about the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County and other outdoor locations in the Rockford region, visit gorockford.com.

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The Rock River Times. May 20, 2020

Successful squash

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

After the nightshade family of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant, the squash family is another quintessential summer vegetable.

Most backyard growers will at least have one or two squash plants in their home garden.

The squash family is also known as cucurbits. They commonly have a vining plant characteristic, yellow/orange/white flowers, and thrive in summer heat. This vegetable family is also very large with many di�erent shapes, sizes, textures, and uses. If there is a quality you are after, you can typically find it. If you want a small orange watermelon, there is a cultivar of

that. If you like butternut squash but wish it was personal size, there is a cultivar of that. If you wish the skin of the cucumber was edible and not bitter, you’ll find a cultivar of that.

Cucurbits include winter squash, summer squash, cucumber, watermelon, pumpkin/gourds, and melons. Within each category, you’ll have subcategories. For example, winter squash includes acorn, butternut, and spaghetti while melons include cantaloupe, muskmelon, and honeydew.

In selecting squash, choose your cultivar based on it’s physical features. You’ll find bush and vining type for many of these. A

bush type will be more compact and allow you to utilize your space better. A vining type is the most common and it will mean that you need to take into account spacing between plants in a row and spacing between rows. You can provide a trellis to support your cucurbits and give yourself more space to work with. Most squash with vining characteristics will be planted 18-24 inches between plants in a row and 6 ft between rows. That may mean you are unable to plant as many plants as you would like in a given area based on spacing.

Additional characteristics to look at would be flavor, storage, and maturity.

Most cucurbits can be direct seeded in

your garden, usually 2 weeks after the last frost in your area. For Northern Illinois, this would be planting towards the end of May. You’ll find that most seed packets will suggest planting more than 1 seed in a hill at a certain diameter. The hilling process is where you raise the soil up and will warm the soil up to increase germination of the seeds. You would then thin seeds out, leaving behind just one plant.

Next week, I’ll go into additional recommendations of the squash family.

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.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Covid-19, the economy and renewables

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL CONTRIBUTORS

The massive loss of jobs associated with the e�ort to limit the spread of covid-19 is intensifying pressure to restart the economy. Job losses have produced substantial hardships for people as they struggle to keep food on their tables and a roof over their heads. Some have expressed concern about starting things up too soon fearing it risks increasing the rate of infections and loss of lives essentially prolonging the struggle to survive the virus.

The focus of the earliest round of federal incentives is primarily restarting the economy. Multiple interests are pushing to reestablish what existed prior to the arrival of the virus and the ensuing economic collapse.

Advocates of energy efficiency and renewable energy have seen the current situation as an excellent opportunity to move more vigorously toward a cleaner, more sustainable economy. The industry has produced a substantial number of new jobs and had plans for its continued

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The release of Michael Moore’s film, Planet of the Humans, produced by for the 50th Earth Day, surprised renewable advocates. It is directed and narrated by Je� Gibbs, who opens with an overview of his commitment to environmental reforms and ending addiction to fossil fuels. His personal e�orts Include building and living in a sustainable home in northern Michigan. After being an advocate for energy reforms he shifted his focus and became a critic of the movement.

Richard Heinberg labels the film controversial in that it makes two big claims: one is that renewable energy is a sham and the second is that by promoting renewable energy big environmental organizations have sold their souls to billionaire investors.

Heinberg developed his perspective on a transition to renewable energy after working a year with David Fridley of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

They believe the transition to renewable energy is moving too slowly to make a timely contribution to an energy transition.

He also believes it would be too expensive to try to replace all fossil fuels with renewable energy. Given the intermittent generation of electricity to provide backup power from renewable sources it is costly monetarily and in energy consumption. For him the only realistic way to move industrial countries to renewable energy is to begin

substantially reducing overall energy use.

Reducing the use of energy was an integral part of transitioning the economy to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. It has long been advocated that an appropriate investment in energy e�ciency should occur before installing a solar system. Early enthusiasts boasted how little energy they consumed after becoming more energy e�cient.

A stimulus program focused on energy e�ciency and renewables would create jobs, provide savings, reduce air pollution, improve health and cut carbon emissions.

It was common for previous generations raised during the Depression and World War II to use far less energy. Fat, paper, metal, bottles and many other things were recycled. Children wore clothing which older brothers, sisters and cousins had outgrown; if it was too tattered, their mothers crocheted it into rugs for use in the home.

Following World War II the economy was built around excessive fossil fuels in the pursuit of economic growth while ignoring the adverse impacts from their use. To continue down that path would replicate the failure of o�cials to heed the warmings of the scientific community regarding preventive measures to limit the damage coming from the spread of covid-19.

Climate change is a growing health threat to both humans and the planet. It must be addressed in a more timely manner than is now being done. While renewable energy is a component of a more sustainable society, it is one of many steps that need to be taken.

May 20, 2020 The Rock River Times.

Government Notices n n n LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CST), Thursday, June 11, 2020 sealed submittals for 20-59 Fire Alarm System Maintenance and Testing terms to be in accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois. All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place. All offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date of set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205.com. Vendors registered with DemandStar.com can download packages at no cost from their web-site – www.Demandstar.com.

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n n n NOTICE OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING for ROCKFORD URBAN AND METROPOLITAN AREA Notice is hereby given that the Region 1 Planning Council (RPC), the federally-designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Rockford Urban and Metropolitan Area, is seeking public comment on the transportation planning process and the development of the following documents.

The MPO coordinates publicly funded transportation planning and transportation improvements among the various jurisdictions in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties. All documents are available for viewing electronically at http://www.r1planning.org or at the MPO offices located at 127 N. Wyman Street, Rockford, Illinois.

1. MPO FY 2021 – FY 2024 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP): The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a federally required and fiscally-constrained document that is used to track all surface transportation projects that use federal transportation funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and state transportation funds from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the next four fiscal years (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2023).

Key elements of the TIP include an itemized account of federal, state and local dollars used towards project development and project phases of all regionally significant highway and transit projects in the Rockford Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA). The current TIP (FY 2020-2023) was adopted by the Policy Committee in August 2019 (MPO Resolution 2019-11). The FY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program is currently under development and a public comment period will occur when the draft is available. The draft document will be posted to the RPC website. Future updates to the TIP occur on an annual basis.

As an extension to the TIP, the Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects is also released.

The current listing can be found on the RPC website.

2. 2050 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN: The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is a federally required document, as designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Final Rule for Metropolitan Planning (23 CFR § 450.324), that guides recommendations for local government entities to manage and support an integrated transportation infrastructure within the context of the MPA. The overall goal of the MTP is to promote a safe and efficient transportation system for the movement of people and goods in the MPA through a continuing, comprehensive and cooperative (3-C) planning process. The intent is to provide a balanced multi-modal transportation system that minimizes costs and impacts to the tax payer, society and environment. Primary elements of the MTP pertain to the transportation network of the region which addresses all modes of transportation and stresses the integration and connectivity of these components over the next 20 to 30 years. The current Long Range Transportation Plan, now known as MTP, was adopted by the Policy Committee in July 2015 (MPO Resolution 2015-8). New regulations for the MTP including the FAST Act (signed December 4th, 2015) and the Final Rule for Metropolitan Transportation Planning (issued May 27, 2016) will be further incorporated into the ongoing MTP update. Updates to the MTP occur on a five-year cycle. The next update to the MTP is scheduled for adoption in July

2020 and the draft of the document is available for public comment on the RPC website. The current LRTP can be found on the RPC website.

3. MPO COORDINATED PUBLIC TRANSIT-HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLAN (HSTP): The Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services and Transportation Plan (HSTP) is a federally required document that is used to identify the current needs of transit-dependent populations including: persons with disabilities, seniors, and individuals with low-income. The HSTP aims to maintain and enhance existing service levels, improve coordination and communication of service delivery, and improve educational outreach of transit providers and services to the community. Key elements of the plan include FTA funding allocation recommendations for the use of Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC), Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program, and New Freedom eligible projects within the MPA. The current MPO HSTP was adopted by the Policy Committee in July 2017 (MPO Resolution 2017-6). Future updates to the HSTP occur on an update cycle of five years. The update to the HSTP is scheduled to begin in FY 2021. The current HSTP can be found on the RPC website.

4. MPO UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM (UWP): The Unified Work Program is a federally required document that tracks federal, state, and local transportation funds the MPO receives for transportation planning. The UWP details the work activities that the MPO undertakes during its fiscal year (July 1st 2020 – June 30th 2021). These funds provide financial operational assistance for the MPO work tasks and ensures that the organization leads a cooperative, continuing, and comprehensive approach to the transportation planning process within the MPA. The UWP will be presented for adoption at the June 26, 2020 MPO Policy Committee meeting. Future updates to the UWP occur on an annual basis.

The MPO FY 2021 UWP can be found on the RPC website.

5. MPO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN (PPP): The Public Participation Plan (PPP) is a federally required document detailing the policies and procedures to give the public adequate opportunity to participate in and provide feedback on all MPO related transportation plans before their adoption. The purpose of the document is to create a platform for the general public to participate in the transportation planning process and development of MPO transportation planning initiatives.

Key elements of the PPP include strategies to engage, inform, promote and improve the public participation process for all who live, work and visit the Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA). The current PPP was adopted by the Policy Committee in May 2018 (MPO Resolution 2018-6). Future updates to the PPP are on an update cycle of five years. The current version of the PPP can be found on the MPO website.

6. MPO TITLE VI AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: The Title VI & Environmental Justice Plan is a federally required document used to ensure that the transportation planning process is provided in a nondiscriminatory manner in the Rockford MPA. Title VI is a Federal statute and provides that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. In addition, it ensures that persons with limited English proficiency are provided reasonable access

to transportation programs and facilities. Key elements of the Plan include an outline of equitable transportation policies and procedures to accommodate underserved populations. The current plan was adopted by the MPO Policy Committee in February 2019 (MPO Resolution 2019-2).

Future updates to plan occur on an update cycle of every three years.

The current Plan can be found on the RPC website.

7. MPO BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN PLAN: The Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan focuses on the active transportation network for the Rockford Metropolitan Planning Area. The purpose of the document is to provide a data-driven analysis of safe and efficient transportation methods to serve the unique needs of pedestrians, cyclists and vulnerable populations including children and the elderly.

Key elements of the Plan include design standards for pedestrian and bicycle facilities, a summary of the existing pedestrian and bicycle network and recommendations for project and program implementation. The current Plan was adopted by the MPO Policy Committee in September 2017 (MPO Resolution 2017-9). Future updates to the Plan occur on an update schedule of every five years. The current Plan can be found on the RPC website.

8. MPO BOONE AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES GREENWAYS PLAN: The Greenways Plan is a regional effort led by the MPO to create a regional vision for coordinated greenway and trail preservation development. The development of the Plan provides a platform for governmental jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, and residents of Boone and Winnebago Counties to discuss environmental stewardship strategies for natural and cultural resources and develop growth management objectives for the greenways network. The current Plan was adopted by the MPO Policy Committee in July 2015 (MPO Resolution 2015-8) with an update to the Greenways map on March 24th 2016. Future updates to the plan and associated maps occur every five years. The next update to the Greenways Plan is scheduled to begin in FY 2021.

Updates to the Plan will reflect recent changes in the green infrastructure network including trails, shared-use paths, bicycle lanes, sidewalks etc. The current plan can be found on the RPC website.

9. MPO TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS PLAN (M&O): The M&O Plan is a federally required document that is used by government jurisdictions and local transportation agencies to ensure that the transportation network can accommodate future growth.

Management and operations strategies improve the performance of existing transportation facilities, identify methods to relieve vehicular congestion and maximize the safety and mobility of people and goods. The purpose of the M&O is to evaluate the existing conditions of the transportation system, analyze network operations efficiency, and develop a framework to integrate the congestion management process into the MPA. The plan strengthens linkages between operations and planning of the regional transportation system to solve operational problems, improves system performance, improves communication across transportation agencies, and prepares for the incorporation of emerging technology. The current Management and Operations Plan was adopted by the Policy Committee in 2008 (MPO Resolution 2008-11). Updates to the Management and Operations Plan occur on an update cycle of approximately five years. The next update for the Management and Operations Plan is scheduled to

begin in FY 2021. The current plan can be found on the RPC website.

10. MPO SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT (STBG) PROGRAM: The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration provide flexible funding for state and local jurisdictions to address transportation needs as apportioned by FAST Act through the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG). The MPO Policy Committee has authority to select projects to utilize these funds. The recent resolution and project selection criteria for the STBG Program was adopted by the MPO Policy Committee in September 2019 (MPO Resolution 2019-12) and supersedes the previous resolution for the STP-U Program as adopted by the Policy Committee in May 2017 (MPO Resolution 2017-5). Additionally, the MPO receives a STBG setaside which provides funding for transportation alternatives program (TAP) eligible projects.

The current STBG resolution can be found on the RPC website.

Additional Transportation Planning Documents to be Monitored/ Updated in FY 2021: 11. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION FREIGHT ANALYSIS: In FY 2021, the MPO will be working on an updated Regional Freight Plan to address significant trends that have changed in the regional economy, freight movement, industrial supply chains, and the freight industry itself, since the completion of the 2009 Regional Transportation Freight Study. The overarching goal for this project is to strengthen the connection between the region’s key freight transportation assets, core industries, and land use development.

The final report and documentation will emphasis the regional and local freight impacts and needs, integrate with the statewide freight planning efforts, and help performance-based planning. The final plan will include freight mobility goals; narrative on the importance of freight to the regional economy; overview of the trends, issues, and needs of the freight system; outline of the freight policies, programs, and institutions, including freight infrastructure funding; overview on the region’s freight infrastructure assets; and a recommendations and implementation plan.

12. ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE READINESS PLAN & IMPLEMENTATION PLAN: In FY 2020, the MPO launched the first phase of an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Readiness Plan and will continue work throughout FY2021. Tasks include research of current best practices, emerging trends, existing conditions, and recommendations for a regional approach to implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, as well as stakeholder meetings and developing regional procurement process and policies to be adopted by the MPO Policy Committee and partner governments.

Public comments are welcomed on all the above MPO planning documents. Comments can also be provided at the MPO Alternative Transportation, Technical, and Policy Committee meetings or by contacting the MPO by telephone or email. Public comments regarding MPO planning documents will be accepted at any time. MPO Technical Committee meetings are scheduled on the third Thursday of each month. The RPC Board meetings are scheduled quarterly in the months of March, May, September, November. MPO Policy Committee meetings are scheduled for the last Friday of February, April, June, July, August, and October. Alternative Transportation Committee meetings are scheduled on the second Tuesday of the month in

the months of January, March, May, July, September, and December.

A meeting announcement is sent to our mailing distribution list via email with dates, times, and locations a week in advance and the committees meeting calendar is available on the RPC website. The RPC also provides a newsletter that will provide notice of committee meetings. Meeting cancellations and changes in date/ time of meetings are also posted to the RPC website. Persons seeking more information on these meetings, planning documents as mentioned above or any other information related to the MPO are encouraged to view the material at http://r1planning.org/about-mpo.

Michael P. Dunn Executive Director Region 1 Planning Council 127 N. Wyman St, 1st Floor Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 319-4180 Date of notice: May 20, 2020 11548R TRRT 5/20 n n n 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the Rockford Region Available for Public Comment ROCKFORD, IL – Region 1 Planning Council (RPC) acting as the Rockford Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), is seeking public comment on the draft of the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for the Rockford Region. A 45-day comment period is afforded to the public to review and provide feedback on the draft 2050 MTP. The draft 2050 MTP and supplemental materials can be viewed at www.r1planning.org/mtp.

Public comments will be be accepted regarding the 2050 MTP from May 15, 2020 until June 29, 2020. Comments can be submitted to the RPC through email, telephone, or sending written comments. Staff contact information is listed below: Sydney Turner Metro Program Manager, Region 1 Planning Council 127 N Wyman St, First Floor, Rockford, IL 61101 Phone: (815) 319-4185 Email: sturner@r1planning.org About the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan The 2050 MTP serves as a guide for the regional transportation system within the Rockford Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) which covers the urbanized portions of Boone, Ogle, and Winnebago Counties. The plan provides an innovative and sustainable approach for the region’s transportation network over the next thirty years. It addresses all modes of transportation within the MPA and stresses the integration and connectivity of the current and projected transportation system, including major roadways, public transportation facilities, rail, multimodal and intermodal facilities, and active transportation facilities.

This document goes beyond just current and forecasted transportation system by incorporat ing additional elements that are vital to understanding the overall system and how it works, such as land use, the environment, the economy, and other emerging trends.

The purpose of this document is to plan an effective transportation system within the Rockford Region through a continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative (3-C) planning process. The intent is to provide a multi-modal transportation system that minimizes costs and impacts to the taxpayer, society, and the environment. The plan is a cooperative venture of the MPO, the area’s local governments, public transit providers, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the public. The plan

seeks not only to satisfy existing federal requirements for MPOs, but to look at forthcoming trends and issues to be tter prepare the regional landscape for challenges and needs of the future.

Federal guidelines requires the MTP to be updated every five years. The last time the MTP, previously known as the Long Range Transportation Plan, was updated and adopted by the MPO Policy Commmittee was July 30, 2015.

This updated version is tentatively scheduled for adoption at the MPO Policy Committee on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 8:30 AM. For more information on the 2050 MTP visit, www.r1planning. org/mtp.

11549R TRRT 5/20 n n n VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Village of Cherry Valley will hold a public hearing on June 2, 2020, at 6:45 p.m., at Cherry Valley Village Hall, 806 E. State Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed Downstate Small Business Stabilization application funded

by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Village Clerk, Kathy Trimble at 815-3321233 no later than May 29, 2020.

Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons.

On or about June 19, 2020, the Village of Cherry Valley intends to apply to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant from the State CDBG program. This program is funded by Title 1 of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. These funds are to be used to provide working capital for the benefit of Cherry Valley Cafe - $25,000. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $25,000 and will address the urgent needs of the business due to the COVID-19 emergency.

Information related to this application will be available for review prior to the public hearing as of May 20, 2020 at the office Cherry Valley Village Hall, 806 E. State Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016 during customary Village Hall office hours, 8:00 - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 8:00 - 4:00 p.m. Friday. Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to Village Clerk, Kathy Trimble 806 E. State Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016 by no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 2, 2020 to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings. This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses. For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact Village Attorney, Aaron Szeto at 815-900-7272 or write to Village Attorney, Aaron Szeto at 6735 Vistagreen Way, Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61107.

May 20, 2020 /s/ Kathy Trimble, Village Clerk To be published in the Rock River Times on or about May 20, 2020 11550R TRRT 5/20

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OF JAMES H. PETERSON, Deceased.

NO. 2020 P 143 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JAMES H. PETERSON. Letters of Office were issued on April 20, 2020 to Eric J. Peterson, PO Box 171, Orfordville, WI 53576, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is John M. Nelson, 1 Court Place, Suite 300, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before November 9, 2020 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, as amended, whichever date is later.

Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

ERIC J. PETERSON, Executor This document was prepared by: JOHN M. NELSON #2031671 Attorney at Law 1 Court Place, Suite 300 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-8800 Fax: 815-965-4413 johnmnelsonlaw@gmail.com Rock River Times: 5/6;5/13;5/20 11520R TRRT 5/20 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: MARGARET SWANSON, Deceased.

CASE NO. 20-P-72 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARGARET SWANSON. Letters of Office were issued on the 4th day of March 2020, to DONALD S. SWANSON, 6551 Alice Lane, Rockton, IL 61072, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David H. Carter, 308 West State Street, Suite 215, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 15, 2021, 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: May 2, 2020 By: /s/ David H. Carter, Esq. David H. Carter, Esq. David H. Carter — ARDC #6204782 Public Notices Attorney at Law n n n 308 West State Street, Suite 215 STATE OF ILLINOIS Rockford, Illinois 61101 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Telephone: 815-968-8900 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Fax: 815-968-9427 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO DHCLAW@aol.com 11521R TRRT 5/20 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs.

SHERRY ZACK, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR TERESA D. HUEY; SARAH HUEY AKA SARAH M. HUEY AKA MONICA HUEY; US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF CVI LOAN GT TRUST I; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TERESA D. HUEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 431 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, June 18, 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: PART OF LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTH END ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 24 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, 71 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST ON SAID NORTHERLY LINE TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE EAST ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-14-407-015.

Commonly known as 409 Reynolds Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103.

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 Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580.

19-05821 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3150574 P11527R TRRT 5/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Hair Extension Retail business in said County and State under the name of Ebony Extensions at the following post office addresses: 3519 Fremont St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ebony Perry SIGNED: Ebony Perry 5/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of May, A.D. 2020.

Shalonda T. Johnson, Notary Public My Commission Expires 10/10/23 11556R TRRT 6/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF I. Dale Tate, DECEASED 20 P 133 Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of Office were issued to Jamie Kemp, P.O. Box 976, Dawsonville, GA 30534, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is John N. Bielski II, Bielski Chapman, Ltd., 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

Notice is given to Ricky Harper and Donald Harper, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addresses were not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on April 21, 2020, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will

not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before November 13, 2020, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.

John N. Bielski II Bielski Chapman, Ltd. 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 583-9430 I3150589 P11528R TRRT 5/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Greg V. Molitz, DECEASED. 20 P 136 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Tamara Molitz, 6598 Forest Ridge Court, Clarkston, MI 48346, as Independent ADMINISTRATOR whose attorney of record is John N. Bielski II, Bielski Chapman, Ltd., 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before November 13, 2020, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a

claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.

John N. Bielski II Bielski Chapman, Ltd. (6312516) 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 583-9430 I3150588 P11529R TRRT 5/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Gregory Daniels, DECEASED. 20 P 140 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Adrian Daniels, as Independent Administrator whose attorney of record is SJ Chapman, Bielski Chapman, Ltd., 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before November 13, 2020, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.

SJ Chapman

Bielski Chapman, Ltd. (48028) 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 583-9430 I3150618 P11530R TRRT 5/27 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 DOUGLAS NEAL COHEN, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2020 P 152 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Douglas Neal Cohen of Freeport, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on April 28, 2020, to Jeffry Cohen, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is G. Michael Scheurich, Guyer & Enichen, P.C., 2601 Reid Farm Road, Rockford, IL 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before November 23, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: May 15, 2020.

G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH (#2479869) Guyer & Enichen, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600 11551R TRRT 6/3 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 GARY M. SQUIER Deceased.

Case No. 2020-P-166 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Gary M. Squier. Letters of Office were issued on May 11, 2020, to Susanne Elizabeth Squier, who

is the Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorneys for the Estate are Michael Jon Shalbrack, HoImstromKennedyPC, 800 North Church Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before November 20, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: May 15, 2020 Susanne Elizabeth Squier, Independent Executor of the Estate of Gary M. Squier, Deceased HoImstromKennedyPC, By: /s/ Michael Jon Shalbrack Michael Jon Shalbrack, one of its attorneys Attorney Michael Jon Shalbrack - ARDC #6188198 HoImstromKennedyPC Attorney for the Estate 800 N. Church Street Rockford, IL 61103 mshalbrack@hkrockford.com 11552R TRRT 6/3 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 SHIRLEY E. JOHNSON Deceased.

Case No. 2020-P-169 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the deathof Shirley E. Johnson. Letters of Office were issued on May 14, 2020, to Pamela Ashley Squier, who is the Independent Administration of the Estate. The attorneys for the Estate are Michael Jon Shalbrack, HoImstromKennedyPC, 800 North Church Street, Rockford.

Illinois 61103.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before November 20, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever

date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: May 15,2020 Pamela Ashley Squier, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Shirley E. Johnson, Deceased HoImstromKennedyPC, By: /s/ Michael Jon Shalbrack Michael Jon Shalbrack, one of its attorneys Attorney Michael Jon Shalbrack - ARDC #6188198 HoImstromKennedyPC Attorney for the Estate 800 N. Church Street Rockford, IL 61103 mshalbrack@hkrockford.com 11553R TRRT 6/3 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 Phlebotomy business in said County and State under the name of Daywalkers Phlebotomy Services at the following post office addresses: 1429 North Ave., Apt. 1N, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Afftan Flannigan SIGNED: Afftan Flannigan 4/21/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of May, A.D. 2020.

Allison Sowell, Notary Public My Commission Expires 12/29/22 11555R TRRT 6/3 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 Car Wash business in said County and State under the name of Mirror Affect at the following post office addresses: 811 S. Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tyress Cunningham SIGNED: Tyress Cunningham 5/8/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of May, A.D. 2020.

Vanessa Salazar, Notary Public My Commission Expires 6/13/23 11557R TRRT 6/3 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 media, photography and video business in said County and State under the name of Media

By Chel at the following post office addresses: 975 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeffrey Sturtevant SIGNED: Jeffrey Sturtevant 5/7/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of May, A.D. 2020.

Jodi Holcomb, Notary Public My Commission Expires 3/6/23 11558R TRRT 6/3 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 manicurist and pedicurist nail technician business in said County and State under the name of Mona Lisa’s Luxury Nails at the following post office addresses: 3311 Gilbert Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Carlisa Holman SIGNED: Carlisa Holman 5/5/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of May, A.D. 2020.

Notary Public My Commission Expires 5/23/23 11559R TRRT 6/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Retail business in said County and State under the name of Rooted at the following post office addresses: 1416 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Elizabeth Schaer SIGNED: Elizabeth Schaer 5/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of May, A.D. 2020.

Deborah A. Bergeson, Notary Public My Commission Expires 5/22/23 11560R TRRT 6/3

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May 20, 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 fine art sales business in said County and State under the name of Betsy Youngquist at the following post office addresses: 407 James Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Betsy Youngquist SIGNED: Betsy Youngquist 4/23/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of April, A.D. 2020.

Brian Schindler, Notary Public My Commission Expires 7/1/23 11524R TRRT 5/20 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 in said County and State under the name of Little Fashionista’s at the following post office addresses: 6462 Weaver Rd., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Yesenia De La Torre SIGNED: Yesenia De La Torre 4/18/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of April, A.D. 2020.

Allison Sowell, Notary Public My Commission Expires 12/29/22 11525R TRRT 5/20 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: NICOLE RENEE PING TICKNOR Current Name Case Number 20-MR-377 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Nicole Renee Ping Ticknor to the new name of: Nicole Renee Ticknor.

The court date will be held: on August 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Nicole Ticknor

Nicole Renee Ping Ticknor Current Name 11526R TRRT 5/20 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: BERNARD R. WHITMAN, Deceased.

CASE NO. 19-P-225 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of BERNARD R. WHITMAN. Letters of Office were issued on the 29th day of May 2019, to CHRISTINE M. WHIPKEY, 118 Jonquil Drive, Davis Junction, Illinois 61029, who is the legal representative of the Estate.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 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: May 2, 2020 By: /s/ David H. Carter, Esq. David H. Carter, Esq. 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 11523R TRRT 5/20 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 auc-

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. SHERRY ZACK, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR TERESA D. HUEY; SARAH HUEY AKA SARAH M. HUEY AKA MONICA HUEY; US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF CVI LOAN GT TRUST I; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TERESA D. HUEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 431 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, June 18, 2020 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-14-407-015.

Commonly known as 409 Reynolds Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103.

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

tion at the address listed below.

The Auction will be held on or after 5/29/2020 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 Unit #357 - David Carey; Unit #387 - Carzell Curtis; Unit# 419 - Stanley Booth.

If unit is not paid in full by Friday May 22nd 2020 at 4pm your unit will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction on Friday May 29th 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. 11536R TRRT 5/20 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 Truck Drive business in said County and State under the name of MJ Trucking at the following post office addresses: 507 Blenheim Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marloes Shoulders SIGNED: Marloes Shoulders 5/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of May, A.D. 2020.

Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk Lori Gummow, County Clerk 11537R TRRT 5/27 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 Clinic business in said County and State under the name of One Eleven Medical Clinic at the following post office addresses: 111 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kamlesh P. Ramchandani, M.D. SIGNED: Kamlesh P. Ramchandani, M.D. 4/30/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of April, A.D. 2020.

Daniela Aldama, Notary Public My Commission Expires 1/4/23 11539R TRRT 5/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Bakery business in said County and State under the name of Las Tapatias Cakery at the following post office addresses: 4020 11th St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Fernando Perez Rodriguez SIGNED: Fernando Perez Rodriguez 4/22/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of April, A.D. 2020.

Vanessa Salazar, Notary Public My Commission Expires 6/13/23 11540R TRRT 5/27 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: BARBARA J. PERSON, Deceased.

CASE NO. 20-P-43 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of BARBARA J. PERSON. Letters of Office were issued on the 26th day of February 2020, to CLINTON PERSON, 3737 Lookout Drive, Rockford, IL 61109, who is the legal representative of the Estate.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 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

inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 19-05821 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3150574 P11527R TRRT 5/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. JARRICK FRANCK AKA JARRICK M. FRANCK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 687 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, June 25, 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. 16-28-300-002.

Commonly known as 5221 Rotary Road, Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016.

to the estate legal representative and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: May 2, 2020 By: /s/ David H. Carter, Esq. David H. Carter, Esq. 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 11522R TRRT 5/20 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 hosta plant grower business in said County and State under the name of Hugo’s Hosta Haven at the following post office addresses: 3829 Thistledown Court, Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael T. Carr SIGNED: Michael T. Carr 5/5/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of May, A.D. 2020.

Jennifer T. Borg, Notary Public My Commission Expires 10/16/2021 11541R TRRT 5/27 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 Aerial & 360 degree photography business in said County and State under the name of Ascend Photography at the following post office addresses: 2909 Bluffside Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bryan Arabia SIGNED: Bryan Arabia 5/12/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of May, A.D. 2020.

Taylor A. Dulgar, Notary Public My Commission Expires 6/3/23 11542R TRRT 5/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC;

Plaintiff, vs.

JARRICK FRANCK AKA JARRICK M. FRANCK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 687 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, June 25, 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: A PA RT O F T H E SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO -WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION, 1696.70 FEET WEST OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 28; THENCE WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 388.00 FEET: THENCE SOUTH, PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 563.58 FEET; THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 388.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH, PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 563.58 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL THAT PART DEDICATED TO THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, AND THE PUBLIC, FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 1297727 ON MICROFILM NO. 7226-0088; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 16-28300-002.

Commonly known as 5221

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

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. F19100155 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3150731 P11543R TRRT 6/3 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

TONY D. ROBERTSON; MONTRICE ROBERTSON; CRAIG DEGUTIS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; STATE OF ILLINOIS; WINNEBAGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT; KHURRAM KHAN; JUVERIA KHAN; CITY OF ROCKFORD; Defendants, 19 CH 404 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

Rotary Road, Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016.

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

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

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. F19100155 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3150731 P11543R TRRT 6/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

TONY D. ROBERTSON; MONTRICE ROBERTSON; CRAIG DEGUTIS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; STATE OF ILLINOIS; WINNEBAGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT; KHURRAM KHAN; JUVERIA KHAN; CITY OF ROCKFORD; Defendants, 19 CH 404 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, June 25, 2020 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT ONE (1) AND THE NORTH FIFTEEN (15) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON

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THE PLAT OF TAYLOR’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-14-306-027.

Commonly known as 1120 RIDGE AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61103.

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

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

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 19-02961 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3150730 P11544R TRRT 6/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Residential Real Estate Rental business in said County and State under the name of Adams Properties at the following post office addresses: P.O. Box 2107, Loves Park, IL 61130; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Laura S. Miller; Steven M. Miller SIGNED: Laura S. Miller 4/16/20 SIGNED: Steven M. Miller 4/16/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of April, A.D. 2020.

Jennifer K. Arndt, Notary Public My Commission Expires 6/15/21 11554R TRRT 6/3

of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-14-306-027.

Commonly known as 1120 RIDGE AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61103.

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

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 19-02961 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3150730 P11544R TRRT 6/3

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Death Notices James Martinson 86 Rockford 5/11/2020 Carrie Mangruen 89 Rockford 5/11/2020 Sandra Isenberg 72 Rockford 5/11/2020 Jacqueline Anderson 83 Rockford 5/11/2020 William Bowman 83 Rockford 5/11/2020 Jeannette Weiss 83 Rockford 5/11/2020 Kee Hone 67 Rockford 5/12/2020 Mark Bradley 57 Rockford 5/12/2020 Edna Wiles 96 Rockford 5/12/2020 Venus Miller 64 Rockford 5/12/2020 Thomas Catalani 63 Rockford 5/12/2020 Marjorie Marx 89 Rockford 5/12/2020 Virgina Barker-Jones 78 Rockford 5/12/2020 Cynthia Gibbs 70 Rockford 5/12/2020 Loren Brown 62 Rockford 5/13/2020 Martin Wilhelm 49 Loves Park 5/13/2020 Sylvia Doyle 65 Rockford 5/13/2020 Reginald Holden 52 Rockford 5/13/2020 Patricia Crombie 66 Cherry Valley 5/13/2020 Bruce Nesse 75 Rockford 5/13/2020 Janice Walker 54 Rockford 5/13/2020 Maria Quinones 89 Rockford 5/13/2020 Paul Brands 74 Rockford 5/13/2020 Thomas Alber ts 54 Machesney Park 5/13/2020 Carl Giesler 82 Rockford 5/13/2020 Simon Johnson 78 Rockford 5/13/2020 Olive Bresette 89 Rockford 5/14/2020 Carol Knutfen 69 Rockford 5/14/2020 Anselma Colon 82 Rockford 5/14/2020 Robert Valdez 67 Rockford 5/14/2020 David Sova 79 Rockford 5/14/2020 Carl Richards 88 Rockford 5/14/2020 Joyce Seago 84 Rockford 5/14/2020 James Sumpter 52 Rockford 5/14/2020 Christopher Cullen 60 Rockford 5/14/2020 Vera Olsen 99 Winnebago 5/15/2020 John Renfro 83 Roscoe 5/15/2020 Jaroslav Kricho 93 Rockford 5/15/2020 Mark Trotter 65 Rockford 5/15/2020 William Piccirilli 74 Rockford 5/15/2020 Pamela Curry 58 Rockford 5/15/2020 Roger Olson 91 Rockford 5/15/2020 Jerry Angileri 86 Rockford 5/15/2020 Felipe Gonzalez 59 Rockford 5/15/2020 Lyn Furlong 49 Rockford 5/15/2020 Floyd Diersen 78 Rockford 5/15/2020 Doug Matthews 71 Rockford 5/15/2020 Ellen Pfluger 73 Rockford 5/15/2020 Eldon Applegren 94 Rockford 5/16/2020 Purvis Tanner 80 Rockford 5/16/2020 Ethel Bufkin 89 Rockford 5/16/2020 Jeffrey Freid 67 Rockford 5/16/2020 David Davis 90 Rockford 5/16/2020 Robert Mueller 77 Rockford 5/16/2020 Janet Edwards 85 Rockford 5/16/2020 Ada Klump 81 Rockford 5/17/2020 Robert Faulker 63 Rockford 5/17/2020 Mary Casarotto 83 Rockford 5/17/2020 Arlene Steward 90 Durand 5/17/2020 Lalita Stanton 87 South Beloit 5/17/2020 Armando Aguirre 80 Rockford 5/17/2020 Marilyn Miller 76 Rockford 5/17/2020 Bridget Grubar-Falbo 44 Rockford 5/18/2020 Zeferino Reyes 41 Rockford 5/18/2020

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ARIES This is an excellent time to start thinking more seriously about buying or selling a property.

You’ll soon realize you have the means to make this dream a reality.

TAURUS You’ll face a difficult choice. Take the time to think it through be­ fore you make a decision. Other­ wise, you’ll keep coming back to the same dilemma.

TAURUS This week is the perfect time to start planning your sum­ mer vacation before your top choice gets booked. You may also need to find a day camp for the kids.

TAURUS You’ll feel like you’re being pu­ shed around this week. Luckily, you’ll be able to reach out to people and get things sorted.

People will finally return your calls.

GEMINI A strange situation will give you new insight into your personal or professional life. This will al­ low you to set more specific goals for the future.

GEMINI Your imagination will be in over­ drive. You’ll start to create a masterpiece and see a show or exhibit that deeply moves you.

GEMINI You’ll have a lot of work to do this week, but a file that was discreetly assigned to you could be very profitable. You may also start your own small business.

CANCER You’ll meet someone who might be your soulmate, and it’ll be love at first site. You’ll both know you were made for each other, but your family will en­ courage you to slow down.

CANCER Much to your delight, your part­ ner will declare their love to you in a spectacular way. If you’re in a new relationship, you can expect a marriage proposal or other proof of commitment.

LEO If you’re moving soon, you’ll be in and out of home decor stores to make sure your new place is perfect. Take the time to reflect on what you want to say before you express your opinions.

LEO Don’t doubt the law of attraction when it comes to your career. If you set precise goals, you’ll find they’re easy to achieve.

VIRGO You’ll be put in a situation where you have the tools to set ex­ citing new goals and let your talents shine. Pride in your ac­ complishments will boost your self­confidence.

VIRGO Someone may confide in you, and you’ll be left feeling con­ fused. You might need to let a friend go, especially if they owe you money or betrayed your trust.

LIBRA If you plan to move, this is the week to start preparing so you’re not stressed when the time co­ mes. If you’re staying put, you might consider renovating part of your home.

LIBRA A promotion at work will help ease your financial worries. All you have to do is knock on your boss’ door and make it happen.

You’ll finally see a brighter fu­ ture ahead.

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CANCER Your social life will be particu­ larly busy this week. All your friends will want to spend time with you. You’ll attend a few large gatherings where there will always be someone to talk to.

LEO You may start your own busi­ ness. At the very least, you’ll take a huge step toward an execu­ tive position at your current job.

Once you settle in, you may en­ joy this new position until you retire.

VIRGO Someone will confide in you or you’ll discover a secret. Perhaps you’ll decipher a message in an­ other language or a cryptic com­ ment made by your partner.

LIBRA Your emotions will run high this week, but you may only cry tears of joy. One of your children will accomplish something that mo­ ves you, even if it’s something small.

SCORPIO Put your emotions to the side while you negotiate something important. You’ll also have to respect rules and regulations care fully to avoid problems.

SAGITTARIUS You’ll have a mountain of work to do and no time to relax. Plus, you may not feel very well. You’ll need some rest before you feel like yourself again.

59. Pond buildup 24. Un-written exams CAPRICORN 54. The Colosseum, CAPRICORN You’ll be responsible for orga­ You’lltoday feel ready to conquer the 60. Sunrise point 25. Old episode nizing an event that brings many world55. this week.

A new­found 61. “Just ____ ____” 26 . * ”L a B ohème,” Pura ____, or pure people together. This may help determination may help you im­ 62. *4-time winner Tom reimagined silk you uncover a new side of your­ prove your life. If you put your Stoppard’s output your shy­ 27. Shower accessory mind56. page self.

You’ll overcome to Atlas it, you’ll achieve great 63. Tap 28. Erasable programness and choice become more outgoing. things.

CAPRICORN Your self­esteem will get a boost after you accomplish something you didn’t think was possible.

This will help you uncover a new talent. Your family may im­ pose some unnecessary stress.

AQUARIUS Europe memory You’ll be given some interest­ 31. Thumbs-up ing new responsibilities at work.

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AQUARIUS You’ll spend a good part of the week at home, either painting a wall or taking care of other pressing repairs. You might make a last­minute decision to move.

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AQUARIUS You may have a short fuse and feel like you’re waiting around for others. Take some time for yourself. Remember that some­ times you need to take a step back before you move forward.

PISCES You’ll be in charge of organizing an important meeting or event at work for the entire company.

You’ll also assist many customers and increase your earnings.

PISCES You won’t keep your opinions to yourself this week. If you know something others don’t, you’ll have trouble staying quiet about it. You might let a secret slip out.

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Curbside, Online Creativity Drives Region Forward Rockford Area CVB

For residents and visitors alike, our geographic location is one of our region’s strongest assets. Our drive market accessibility is something we proudly position while marketing our destination alongside fantastic attractions, venues and people-and that proximity to a large population base within a short drive is an important strategic advantage as we head toward our new normal.

As our partners continue to deliver unique ways for supporting our region, the significance of a drive around town is to be noted. This summer, the Food Truck Drive-Thru held at Rivets Stadium features local food trucks serving people from the convenience of their cars. Participating food trucks include Olivo Taco, Veebo’s

Pizza, Wok N’ Roll, The Olive Branch and The Churros Food Truck. The Drive-Thru will operate from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through the summer to serve the region during the pandemic. For more info, check out the official Facebook page.

And as we continue our journey toward recovery, please consider taking a drive to help support our local economy this week, and moving forward.

Food/Beverage Updates

Sweet Treats Picked Up Curbside: A warm weather favorite treat can now be picked up curbside! Dairyhaus in Rockton is selling half gallon and quart-size containers of ice cream via online orders and delivering them right to your car for curbside pickup. Flavors will continue to

Churros from The Churros Food Truck

rotate, so check back frequently for more ice cream options!

Sites/Attractions Updates

Check in on Furry Friends on Social Media: The folks at Lockwood Park are keeping local area residents updated on the furry, feathered, and four-legged residents of Lockwood Park on social media! Keep up with them on Facebook as they post behind-the-scenes videos about the park and the animals.

Retail Updates

Beautify Your Yard for Spring: Local garden shop Gensler Gardens is now open to pick up flowers, plants, mulch, and other outdoor items. Now that the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect time to get

outside and enhance your garden, front landscape or yard. Please remember to wear your mask while shopping!

Hotels Updates

Essential & Open with Preventive Measures: Rockford area hotels, including Staybridge Suites, are essential and remain ready to accommodate and service guest needs during this time. The hotel market in Winnebago County continues to perform above state and national averages. During the most recent reporting week, revenue rose 12% as occupancy climbed to 51%.

For more information and updates for Rockford region tourism/hospitality during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit gorockford.com/ resourcecenter.

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