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City

Miss Carly’s granted special-use permit from city

By Jim Hagerty Reporter

ROCKFORD - Carly Rice and Jacob Rush breathed a sigh of relief Monday after the Rockford City Council granted them a special-use permit to continue operating an urban outreach program out of the commercial building they call home.

The vote was 12-0 for Miss Carly’s to continue to feed the hungry and help the homeless find shelter and other services. Rice and Rush have been doing so for the past year at 1121 Fifth Ave., a former Buddhist Temple that’s zoned as a live-work space. Over the past year, Carly, a former prostitute and addict, realized they had the room to reach out and make a difference in the community for those who are in the dark place she once was in her own life.

“I feel empowered,” Rice said in response to Monday’s vote. “We’ve built a relationship with this community and I can’t imagine being kept from doing something like this.”

While leaders who visited Miss Carly’s

praised the work the Rice and Rush are doing, officials presented them with three conditions attached to the permit. They had no issues with the first two – that they join the Rock River Homeless Coalition and be part of Rockford’s coordinated homelessness entry program. The third was something they were not willing to do and that was to collect personal information from the people they serve and store in a database to help officials manage Rockford’s homeless population.

“It’s asking for IDs basically at the door,” “Rice said. “That’s something we absolutely refused to do. The people we serve become our friends who come into our home. Do you card your friends?”

Although the city waived the third condition, they proposed another, one asking Miss Carly’s, which does serve children, to screen for sex offenders. That was amended before Monday’s vote, requiring the unique charity to operate according to state law that governs sex offenders. Illinois law does not prohibit

sex offenders from being around children unless it’s in a school, day care, park or place dedicated for the exclusive care of people younger than 18.

Rice said had they been denied Monday, they would have turned to a backup plan, to work through another organization that feeds the hungry.

Miss Carly’s serves two-hour meals three days a week and provides packaged food for people who come after hours. It also provides clothing and other necessities. Rice says what she does is unique; she’s known for driving people to drug treatment, preparing them for social-service appointments, even working with the Rockford Police to pull them out of homeless encampments and into their own apartments.

“It’s not the same as going to a fluorescent-lit institution and literally listening to everything that’s wrong with you as soon as you walk in the door,” she said. “We don’t approach it that way. We love them unconditionally and wait for them to come to us.”

Crime & Courts

Former Rockford cop gets probation for obstructing in domestic violence case

By Jim Hagerty Reporter

ROCKFORD - A former Rockford officer will not serve jail time for obstructing in a domestic battery case involving her cousin.

Christina N. Perez, 28, of Machesney Park, pleaded guilty Monday to official misconduct, obstruction of justice, conspiracy to commit subornation of perjury and unlawful communication of a witness as part of a plea agreement. She was sentenced to 30 months probation.

Perez was arrested last year after investigators met with a woman who said she was battered by 28-year-old Joseph Perez, who was subsequently charged with domestic battery. During their investigation, police learned that Joseph Perez made illegal contact with the victim with the help of Christina Perez.

Prosecutors say Christina Perez encouraged the domestic violence victim to recant her allegations and tell police her cousin did not strike her. Police say she served as a conduit so Joseph Perez could speak to the woman while he was awaiting trial in the Winnebago County Jail. She also called her directly so Joseph Perez could speak to her.

Christina Perez was placed on administrative leave following her arrest and is no longer with the Rockford Police Department.

Because she’s now a convicted felon, she cannot work as an officer in Illinois and must surrender her FOID card.

Perez reacted positively about the sentencing on social media after her hearing, thanking those who have supported her while her case was pending.

“God bless everyone! My heart is filled with nothing but love no matter the hate,”

she said on Facebook in response to a post about her sentence. “I can’t comprehend hate and never have. I am truly in awe of how many supporters I have. I am just filled with so many emotions but the strongest one yet is GRATITUDE! I AM better and stronger!!

Together, we all are! It’s always been that way for me. I swear, as long as I’m alive, I’ll always serve YOU! I am not myself unless I have you all! I truly thank each and every single person for coming, for the prayers, and for the advise. Even the negativity and lies!”

Joseph Perez, 29, who has an extensive arrest record, pleaded guilty last July to obstruction of justice, conspiracy to commit obstruction of justice and conspiracy to commit subornation of perjury and was sentenced to two years in prison. Domestic battery charges against him were dismissed.

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House mulls antitrust help for news industry

BY MARCY GORDON ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) – Members of both parties on Tuesday suggested legislation may be necessary for the financially-struggling U.S. news industry as lawmakers began a bipartisan investigation into the market dominance of Silicon Valley companies.

At a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust panel, news media associations accused the tech companies of jeopardizing the industry’s economic survival by putting news content on their platforms without fairly compensating them.

“This is the first significant antitrust investigation undertaken by Congress in decades,” Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., the subcommittee’s chairman, said at the start of the hearing. The investigation is long overdue, he said, and Congress must determine whether the antitrust laws “are equipped for the competition problems of our modern economy.”

Cicilline noted the steep layo�s in the news industry in recent years, saying the dominant position of the online platforms in the advertising market has created “an economic catastrophe for news publishers, forcing them to cut back on their investments in quality journalism.”

At the same time, he said, tech platforms that are gateways to news online “have operated with virtual immunity from the antitrust laws.”

As a partial solution, Cicilline proposed legislation to establish an antitrust exemption that would allow news companies to band together to negotiate revenue rates with big tech platforms.

He called it “a life support measure, not the remedy for long-term health” of the news business.

The senior Republican on the full committee, Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia, said he backs Cicilline’s proposal.

Addressing the broader question of antitrust, however, he said, “Big is not necessarily bad,” adding that lawmakers need to proceed cautiously.

The head of an association that represents technology and telecom companies said the government scrutiny of successful companies is appropriate.

However, an antitrust exemption for the news industry wouldn’t solve the problem, said Matt Schruer, vice president of the Computer and Communications Industry Association.

Before the internet, “news publishers received an exemption to deal with previous competitors like radio and TV news (and they) have not worked,” Schruer

said. “The results were fewer choices for readers and less competition among news outlets.”

But David Chavern, president of the News Media Alliance representing some 2,000 news organizations of all sizes and types, called an antitrust exemption “the lightest-touch option on the table.”

“There’s a real urgency in the industry.

We’re at crisis point now,” Chavern said.

Stepping ahead of the criticism, Google’s vice president of news Richard Gringas said the company has “worked for many years to be a collaborative and supportive technology and advertising partner to the news industry.”

“Every month, Google News and Google Search drive over 10 billion clicks to publishers’ websites, which drive subscriptions and significant ad revenue,” he said in a statement Tuesday.

In a Capitol steeped in partisanship, inflamed by special counsel Robert Mueller’s report and Democrats’ intensifying probes of President Donald Trump, Congress’ new investigation of tech market power stands out. Not only is it bipartisan, but it’s also the first such review by Congress of a sector that for more than a decade has enjoyed haloed status and a light touch from federal regulators.

WithregulatorsattheJusticeDepartment and Federal Trade Commission apparently pursuing antitrust investigations of Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon, and several state attorneys general exploring bipartisan action of their own, the tech industry fi nds itself in a precarious moment – with the dreaded M-word increasingly used to describe their way of doing business. Cicilline has flatly called them monopolies.

The Justice Department’s antitrust chief suggested in a speech Tuesday that he may take a broad view of harm to competition, and take into account quality factors such as the threat to privacy, not only whether a company’s dominant market position results in higher prices.

“Price e�ects alone do not provide a complete picture of market dynamics, especially in digital markets in which the profit-maximizing price is zero,” Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim said, according to a transcript of his speech in Tel Aviv, Israel, provided by the department.

Politicians on the left and right have di�ering gripes about the tech giants.

Some complain of aggressive conduct that squashes competition. Others perceive a political bias or tolerance of extremist content. Still others are upset by the

industry’s harvesting of personal data.

Severa l Democrat ic president ia l candidates think they have the solution: breaking up the companies on antitrust grounds. Cicilline has called that “a last resort,” but the idea has currency with both major political parties, including at the White House.

Trump noted the huge fines imposed

by European regulators on the biggest tech companies.

“We are going to be looking at them di�erently,” he said in an interview Monday on CNBC. “We should be doing what (t he Europeans) are doing,” Trump said.

“Obviously, there is something going on in terms of monopoly.”

The tech giants have mostly declined to comment on the antitrust investigations.

Google has said that scrutiny from law ma kers a nd reg u lators “of ten improves our products and the policies that govern them,” and that in some areas, such as data protection, laws need to be updated.

Facebook executives have been calling broadly for regulation while explicitly rejecting the idea of breaking up “a successful American company.” CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called for new rules in four areas: harmful content, election integrity, privacy and data portability.

W hen Democrat ic president ial contender Sen. Elizabeth Warren tweeted in April that tech giants like Amazon should be broken up, Amazon tweeted back, “Walmart is much larger.”

And Apple has countered a legal challenge to its management of the App Store by saying it “will prevail when the facts are presented and the App Store is not a monopoly by any metric.”

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Financial Markets

Investors should guard against tunnel vision on trade wars

By Stan Choe

Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) – Once this trade-war cloud gets lifted, investors should have little to worry about, right?

Monday’s market action makes it seem that way: Stocks around the world climbed after President Donald Trump withdrew a threat to impose tariffs on Mexico, at least for now. That leaves investors hoping for a deal to soothe the more contentious and complex trade dispute with China, which helped sink stocks last month.

But there are other concerns that shouldn’t be overlooked.

Economic trends were already signaling trouble before the latest round of tariff-induced fear. Friday’s surprisingly weak jobs report, where employers added far fewer jobs than economists expected, gave extra pause. Corporate profits are also under pressure.

“If the administration fixes the problem it created, I’m sure there will be a short-term pop in the stock market,” said Rich Weiss, chief investment officer of multi-asset strategies at American Century Investments. “However, I believe it’s only short-term because ultimately that will not remedy the underlying fundamentals, which are just not strong.”

Of course, many along Wall Street are still forecasting gains for stocks this year.

Much of the optimism rides on analyst forecasts for profit growth to accelerate later this year. Plus, stock prices are

looking like better values following their tumble in recent weeks. Perhaps most importantly, the Federal Reserve has intimated it may come to the market’s rescue again and cut interest rates if the trade war swamps the economy.

But skeptics say optimists aren’t looking closely enough at all the troubles getting overshadowed by trade disputes.

Among the concerns:

Slowing economic growth, even before the latest trade skirmishes

The bright spots for the U.S. economy are still clear: The job market is solid, as long as Friday’s disappointing report doesn’t herald something more lasting.

The unemployment rate at 3.6% is at its lowest since 1969, and consumers are feeling relatively confident. That’s key when consumer spending accounts for two thirds of the economy.

But skeptics point to other recent economic reports that showed weakness in April, before this latest round of trade worries flared up. Among them: another drop in North American freight shipments, slower manufacturing growth than economists expected and weaker business spending on equipment.

Michael Wilson, equity strategist at Morgan Stanley, sees a warning flag in falling profits for many retailers. While the industry’s overall figures for the first quarter may look decent due to big gains for Amazon, Nordstrom and other

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“Get ready for more potential growth disappointments even with a trade deal,” Wilson wrote in a recent research report.

Lackluster profit growth

Companies across the S&P 500 reported roughly flat earnings for the first three months of 2019, as they’re no longer getting the big boost of the first year of lower tax rates. But analysts are more optimistic about trends later this year and are forecasting growth to accelerate to 7% in the fourth quarter, according to FactSet. That’s key because stock prices tend to track the path of corporate profits over the long term.

But skeptics say those projections are too high.

Barry Bannister, a strategist at Stifel who was among the first voices on Wall Street to turn cautious on stocks last year, expects earnings in the second half of 2019 to fall short of analysts’ projections, particularly in the technology, health care and energy industries.

With the dollar’s value strong and U.S. manufacturing slowing, he’s looking for CEOs to give profit forecasts for the second half of 2019 that fall short of analysts’ expectations, with announcements coming as soon as next month, when companies begin reporting their second-quarter results.

Companies are also paying higher wages to their workers, and average hourly earnings rose 3.1% in May, which raises their costs. Compare that against the consumer price index, which gives a window into how easily companies can pass along price increases to their

customers, notes Chun Wang, senior analyst at Leuthold. CPI inflation hasn’t been that high since 2011, and it was at 2% in April.

All those pressures could bring down profit margins for companies, which have recently been at record highs. If companies aren’t able to extract as much profit from each $1 in revenue, they’ll need to make up for it by delivering more in sales. A slowing economy would make that tough.

Politics are always looming

Even beyond trade talks, politics can sway markets.

In Washington, regulators may be setting the stage for antitrust probes into some of the biggest tech companies.

Amazon, Apple, Google’s parent and other mega-tech companies have been some of the market’s best-performing stocks in recent years, and losses for them have outsized effects on S&P 500 index funds.

Consider June 3, when nearly three quarters of all the stocks in the S&P 500 rose, but the overall index fell 0.3% because big technology companies had a bad day.

In the Middle East, the Trump administration has pledged “maximum pressure” on Iran. Beyond the possibility of violence, the increasing tensions could send the price of oil soaring, as well as inflation, which has long been dormant.

In Europe, Britain is still negotiating its exit from the European Union, and investors are worried about signs of increasing tension between the bloc and Italy.

“So, fixing the China situation does not fix the rest of the world,” said American Century’s Weiss. “Is it a positive? Sure.

It’s positive in the short term, but it doesn’t remedy all the other things we have going on.”

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Garden Walk

Rockford Council of Gardeners holds annual garden walk From Lori & Tom Walsh

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The Rockford Council of Gardeners is proud to present our annual free garden walk on Wednesday, June 19. This year there are six gardens open for touring and visitors may visit one garden or all six between the hours of 1 and 8 p.m.

Each garden has creative features that will attract and hold your attention.

Imagine the variety of textures, sizes, and shapes of the more than 60 varieties of hostas intermingled with ferns and other shade perennials at the garden of Greg and Judy McQueary.

Some of our garden owners are collectors. The Jeff and Diana Behr garden

features views of the Rock River as well as 250 varieties of Japanese maples and 250 varieties of species conifers and deciduous trees. Their one acre property also includes lush perennial beds and impressive hardscaping including boulders weighing up to six tons.

The Alan and Barrie Gibby garden includes a labyrinth. Their woodsy property opens onto this ancient path for meditation and prayer. This shade gardens glows with a multitude of greens, and they have large containers of annuals for pops of color. Dramatic elephant ears in tall pots by the front door welcome all visitors.

The sound of gurgling water will

accompany you as you tour Jeff and Debbie Orput’s garden. Four different water features mix with shade-loving plants including hydrangeas and hostas.

Container plantings are sparks of color in the peaceful space.

A Colorado/Pacific theme greets garden wanderers as they approach the east side of the Rick and Nancy Holm garden. Many specialty woody plants, like Japanese maples, weeping hemlocks, and Korean fir support and enhance this theme. Their garden also includes a threetier fountain and raised beds for growing vegetables.

A goldfish pond and dry creek bed are features of the Greg and Suzy Rubeck garden. Their corner lot boasts many

pieces of garden art including farm implements, aged and rusted statues, and other found items. The Rubecks have created a living “fence” with perennials and grasses. They describe their garden as rustic and free-flowing.

All gardens either partially or fully accommodate t hose w it h physical disabilities. Brochures with maps are available at local garden centers and the information is online at councilofrockfordgardeners.org.

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OJ Simpson

AP Exclusive: OJ Simpson says ‘Life is fine’ after prison

By Linda Deutsch Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Twenty-five years after the grisly killings that transformed him from Hall of Fame football hero to murder suspect, 71-year-old O.J. Simpson says he is happy and healthy living in Las Vegas, plays golf nearly every day and stays in touch with his children.

“Life is fine,” Simpson recently told The Associated Press in a telephone interview from his home.

He added that neither he nor his children want to talk about June 12, 1994, the night his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were stabbed to death. Simpson was ultimately acquitted of the crime in what came to be known as “The Trial of the Century.”

“We don’t need to go back and relive the worst day of our lives,” he said as Wednesday’s anniversary of the killings approached. “The subject of the moment is the subject I will never revisit again.

My family and I have moved on to what we call the ‘no negative zone.’ We focus on the positives.”

Relatives of the two victims are disgusted Simpson is able to live the way he does while their loved ones had their lives cut short so tragically.

“I don’t suffocate in my grief,” Goldman’s sister, Kim, told the AP in an interview. “But every milestone that my kid hits, every milestone that I hit, you

know, those are just reminders of what I’m not able to share with my brother and what he is missing out on.”

She wonders if Simpson is following conditions of his parole.

“Yeah, I hear he’s living the life of Riley out there in Las Vegas, being treated like a king,” Goldman said sarcastically. But she added she rarely thinks of him unless someone brings up his name.

Nicole Brown Simpson’s sisters Tanya and Denise did not respond to email or phone messages.

Ron Goldman, then 25, was returning a pair of sunglasses that Nicole Brown Simpson’s mother had left at a restaurant where he worked when he and Simpson’s ex-wife were stabbed and slashed dozens of times. Simpson’s televised trial lasted nearly a year and became a national obsession, fraught with issues of racism, police misconduct, celebrity and domestic violence.

Represented by a legal “Dream Team” that included Johnnie Cochran Jr. and F. Lee Bailey, he was acquitted by a jury in 1995 in a verdict that split the country along racial lines, with many white Americans believing he got away with murder and many black people considering him innocent.

He has continued to declare his innocence. The murder case is officially listed as unsolved.

The victims’ families subsequently

filed a civil suit against him, and in 1997 he was ordered to pay $33.5 million for the wrongful deaths of the two victims.

Some of his property was seized and auctioned, but most of the judgment has not been paid.

He later served nine years in prison for robbery and kidnapping over an attempt to steal back some of his sports memorabilia from a Las Vegas hotel room.

He insisted his conviction and sentence were unfair but said: “I believe in the legal system and I honored it. I served my time.”

For a man who once lived for the spotlight , Simpson has generally kept a low profile since his release from prison in October 2017.

The knees that helped him run to football glory at the University of Southern California and with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills have been replaced, and he recently had Lasik surgery on his eyes.

His parole officer has given him permission to take short trips, including to Florida, where his two younger children, Justin and Sydney, have built careers in real estate. His older daughter, Arnelle, lives with him much of the time.

He also visited relatives in Louisiana, he said, and spoke to a group of black judges and prosecutors in New Orleans.

After he got out of prison in Nevada, many expected him to return to Florida, where he had lived for several years. But

friends in Las Vegas persuaded him to stay there.

“The town has been good to me,” Simpson said. “Everybody I meet seems to be apologizing for what happened to me here.”

A month after his release, an outing to a steakhouse and lounge off the Las Vegas Strip ended in a dispute. Simpson was ordered off the property and barred from returning. No such problems have occurred since, and Simpson is among the most sought-after figures in town for selfies with those who encounter him at restaurants or athletic events he attends occasionally.

But the glamor of his early life is just a memory. After his football career, Simpson became a commercial pitchman, actor and football commentator. Once a multimillionaire, most of his fortune was spent defending himself from the murder charges.

Simpson declined to discuss his finances other than to say he lives on pensions.

To coincide with Wednesday’s anniversary, Kim Goldman will launch a 10-week podcast, “Confronting: O.J. Simpson,” in which she will interview her brother’s friends, the detective who investigated the killings, attorneys for the defense and prosecution, and two of the 12 jurors who acquitted Simpson.

She will continue to make the case that Simpson was guilty.

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David Ortiz

Ex-slugger David Ortiz had counted on fans to protect him

By Michael Weissenstein and Martin Jose Adames Alcantara Associated Press

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) – Beloved in his hometown, David Ortíz traveled the dangerous streets of Santo Domingo with little or no security, trusting in his fans to protect him.

Big Papi’s guard was down even at hotspots like the Dial Bar and Lounge, where the Dominican business and entertainment elite can cross paths with shadier figures in a country where fortunes are often made in drug smuggling and money laundering.

As the former Red Sox slugger lies in intensive care in Boston, recovering from the bullet fired into his back at the Dial on Sunday night, police are investigating what aspect of the national hero’s life made him the target of what appeared to be an assassination attempt.

Ortíz was so relaxed at the open-air hotspot Sunday that he had his back to the sidewalk as a gunman – a passenger on a motorcycle – got off the bike just before 9 p.m., approached the 43-year-old retired athlete and fired a single shot at close range before escaping.

Enraged fans captured the 25-yearold motorcyclist and beat him bloody before handing him over to police, but the gunman was still at large Tuesday.

Doctors in Santo Domingo removed Ortiz’s gallbladder and part of his intestines, and the former ballplayer was then flown to Boston for further treatment Monday night, undergoing two hours of exploratory surgery.

Ortiz’s wife, Tiffany, said in a statement that he was “stable, awake and resting comfortably” at Massachusetts General Hospital and was expected to remain there for several days.

The motorcyclist, Eddy Vladimir Féliz Garcia, who had a 2017 arrest for drug possession, was one of several people in custody as of Tuesday afternoon, a law-enforcement official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to release details of the investigation.

His lawyer, Deivi Solano, said Garcia had no idea who he’d picked up and what was about to happen when he stopped to take a fare.

“He didn’t know what they were going to do. He’s a fan of David’s,” Solano said shortly before Garcia was due in court.

Ortíz has a six-bedroom, $6 million home in the wealthy Boston suburb of Weston, Massachusetts, that he shared with his wife and three children but has put the place up for sale. He visits his father and sister in Santo Domingo about six times a year, according to a close friend who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.

Ortíz stayed at his father’s apartment and was active on the social scene in the capital, hitting nightspots with a small group of friends that included TV personalities and Dominican reggaeton musicians, whom Ortiz would help by connecting them with established artists in the genre.

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Ortíz couldn’t avoid running across unsavor y characters on the Santo Domingo social scene but kept his distance once he was warned about their shady backgrounds, the friend said.

“He may have spoken with them, but he didn’t know who they were,” the friend said. “He really kept away from that world.”

Police are investigating, however, whether some brief relationship formed in Santo Domingo set in motion a chain of events that led to the shooting, a second law enforcement official told the AP. The official declined to provide further details about the type of relationship or other aspects of the rapidly developing investigation.

Ortíz felt completely secure in his hometown, the friend said, with adoring fans greeting him wherever he went.

“He felt protected by the people,” the friend said. “He is one of the most loved people in the Dominican Republic. He felt no fear despite the fact that there’s street crime here. Even the guys in the dangerous neighborhoods respected him.”

Ortíz flew from Boston to Santo Domingo on May 5 to enroll his teenage son, a promising baseball talent, in one of the island’s grueling “academies” for future stars, the friend said. He also wanted to check on his foundation, which sponsors surgery for sick children, and sign a cigar-promotion deal.

On Sunday night, he went out with the reggaeton singer known as El Sujeto and baseball announcer and TV personality Jhoel Lopez to Dial, a bar and cafe that

started as an arm of a luxury auto-detailing business across the street.

In recent years, Dial turned from a site where people relaxed as their cars were cleaned to a hotspot where Dominican celebrities eat and drink, often alongside people with fortunes of dubious origin.

Dial sits in a wealthy and relatively safe section of Santo Domingo, but the Dominican Republic is one of the world’s most dangerous countries.

The murder rate stands at 12.5 killings per 100,000 people, placing the Dominican Republic in the top 10 to 15% of the most violent countries in the world, according to the U.S. State Department.

There were 1,353 reported killings in 2018, compared with 1,561 in 2017 and 1,616 in 2016, the department said.

Last year, 2,145 people were wounded with guns, a slight decrease from 2017, according to the Dominican Republic’s Citizen Security Observatory.

An OSAC report said the Dominican Republic also faces serious problems with drug trafficking and money laundering, adding: “This situation is worse due to a lack of law enforcement resources, poorly paid and trained police officers and rampant corruption.”

This year, the government increased the maximum penalty to 40 years for those found guilty of kidnapping someone while brandishing an illegal weapon or killing someone while committing another crime.

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STOCK MARKET

Stocks fizzle after early gains, su�er 1st loss in 6 days

BY DAMIAN J. TROISE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. stocks fell Tuesday for the first time in six days after the recent upward momentum gave way to lingering concerns about the U.S. trade war with China.

Defense contractors su�ered steep declines and technology stocks gave up most of their early gains, taking the steam out of a morning rally on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed with a loss of 14 points after rising as many as 186 points just after trading began.

The market had rallied for five straight days since the Federal Reserve signaled it is open to cutting interest rates if needed to stabilize the economy rattled by trade disputes. The gains had erased much of the S&P 500’s 6.6% decline in May. But Tuesday, concerns that the U.S. trade spat with China could be prolonged and hurt growth in the world’s two biggest economies dimmed investor enthusiasm.

Katie Nixon, chief investment o�cer

at Northern Trust Wealth Management, said there is no clear resolution in sight to the trade war and investors will have to get accustomed to uncertainty hanging over the market.

“The market’s going to be really sensitive to trade news,” she said. “This is going to be very hard to resolve neatly and quickly.”

President Donald Trump has said he plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 summit late this month in Osaka, Japan. But Trump reiterated Tuesday that if the two can’t reach an agreement on trade, he’ll proceed with tari�s on $300 billion goods from China that aren’t already subject to import taxes.

Defense companies were the biggest decliners in the S&P 500. The market on Mond a y we lc ome d ne w s of a megamerger between Raytheon and United Technologies, but the stocks dropped sharply Tuesday. Raytheon lost 5.1% and United Technologies shed 4%.

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L3 Technologies fell 4.4% and Harris Corp. dropped 4.3%. On Monday, Trump expressed some reservations about the Raytheon-United Technologies tie-up.

Technology stocks also gave up some early gains. Adobe fell 1.6% and Advanced Micro Devices fell 2.5%. The tech sector is still up nearly 24% so far this year, the best performer among the 11 sectors in the S&P 500.

Consumer-focused stocks and internet companies were among the gainers.

Facebook rose 1.9% and Verizon gained 1.2%. Walgreens rose 1.1% and Dollar Tree rose 2.7%.

The S&P 500 slipped 1.01 point, or 0.03%, to 2,885.72. The Dow fell 14.17 points, or 0.1%, to 26,048.51. The Nasdaq composite slipped 0.60 of a point to end at 7,822.57.

The Russell 2000 index of small companies fell 4.45 points, or 0.3%, to 1,519.11.

John Lynch, chief investment strategist at LPL Research, said in a note to clients that a trade deal with China “is unlikely until more economic pain is incurred by both China and the United States.” That pain will eventually push the two sides to strike a deal, he said.

Both Lynch and Nixon said that the longer the trade war goes on, and tari�s are in place against Chinese goods, the more likely it is that the Fed will cut rates. The futures market is indicating that investors expect the Fed to cut its benchmark interest rate as early as its July policy meeting.

Nixon noted that the bond market has been sending the Fed a clear message that the central bank is behind the curve on lowering rates. The volatile stock market, weak economic data and higher bond prices are all potential catalysts for

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“The tea leaves are all there for them to read, if they want to read them,” she said.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury has dropped from around 2.50% in early May to 2.14% Tuesday.

Meanwhile, one of the market’s recent high-flyers had a rare bad day.

Beyond Meat fell 25% after J.P. Morgan’s Ken Goldman and James Allen downgraded the stock to “neutral.” The downgrade follows a surge in the stock price from $25 to $167 since the maker of plant-based meat alternatives started trading publicly on May 2. In a note to clients Tuesday, Goldman and Allen said the downgrade was “purely a valuation call.”

GrubHub jumped 8.3% after the online food service company got some relief from competitive pressures. Amazon is closing its U.S. restaurant delivery service, a 4-year-old business that failed to take o�. The sector is highly competitive and includes Uber Eats and Door Dash, along with GrubHub and others.

In other trading, energy futures finished mostly higher Tuesday. Benchmark U.S. crude rose 1 cent to $53.27 a barrel. Brent crude oil, the international standard, was unchanged at $62.29 a barrel.

Wholesale gasoline rose 1.7% to $1.76 per gallon. Heating oil rose to $1.82 per gallon. Natural gas added 1.7% to $2.40 per 1,000 cubic feet.

Gold rose 0.1% to $1,331.20 per ounce, silver rose 0.7% to $14.74 per ounce and copper gained 0.4% to $2.672 per pound.

The dollar rose to 108.50 Japanese yen from 108.44 yen on Friday. The euro weakened to $1.1332 from $1.1315.

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VOICES FROM THE GRAVE

Into thin air KATHI KRESOL CONTRIBUTOR

When Everett Hawley said goodbye to his wife Etha on February 19, 1976, they had no way of knowing that the day would not go according to plan. Everett usually spent part of his day with his business partner, Clarence Owens. The two men worked together for years buying and selling real estate. Everett owned the company and the two friends would spend their time driving the back roads of northern Illinois looking for farms to buy and sell. Everett told his wife that he would return around 5 p.m.

The 70-year-old Etha was struggling with medical issues and Everett usually helped out with the meals and chores.

Everett was 72 in 1976 and blessed with relatively good health. The couple had been married for 47 years and Everett was from all accounts, completely devoted to his wife.

On that Thursday morning, Clarence picked Everett at his Stockton home up in his newly painted car. The 1966 Chevrolet Impala had been painted bright gold and Clarence was excited to show it o�. The two men were headed to Pecatonica where they planned to attend a political rally at the American Legion.

James Thompson was hoping to be elected for governor of Illinois that year and the two men were curious about a candidate who would add the little town of Pecatonica as a campaign stop.

After the rally, the men walked over to one of their regular stops, Rocky’s Café for a piece of pie and some co�ee.

They lingered there a while before heading to Clarence’s son’s house.

Clarence wanted to show him the new paint job, too.

Clarence’s son was not home but the men spoke briefly with Clarence’s daughter-in-law. The two men mentioned that they were going to stop at a local auction on their way to an appraisal appointment. The two men loved to visit auctions and always had cash on hand just in case they saw a good bargain. The auctioneer at the Borgmann’s farm auction would state later that he saw Everett walk up the drive-way while Clarence waited in the car. He also mentioned that both men were dressed in their usual attire of business suits. Since the February day was unusually warm, they had light over coats instead of their heavier jackets. The auctioneer would be the last person that could be verified to

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have seen the two men. After they drove away from the Borgmann Farm, Everett and Clarence seemed to disappear into thin air.

This case would quickly become the most ba�ing mystery that anyone could remember. The police were contacted the next morning by the families when the men hadn’t returned home.

The authorities tried to reassure the families that the men probably had been involved in a car accident or some other scenario that incapacitated their car.

They fully expected to find the men, probably embarrassed, but unharmed.

The authorities began their search following the routes that the men were known to use.

Their theories changed rapidly as the case unfolded and no clues were found.

Both men had families; Everett had one son and Clarence had three, including one who served as a police o�cer. They quickly became a driving force for an expanded search. It reached record numbers as various departments from di�erent jurisdictions worked together to organize the search. The Civil Defense units joined the authorities to bring in man power to help with the ground search. They also arranged five airplanes to help scan the many miles of roadways between the men’s homes and where they were last seen.

The authorities expanded their proposed scenario of an accident to include the men either running away or being victims of foul play. They looked into every aspect of the men’s lives to see if someone would have a motive to harm either of them.

They were left with an impression of men who were hard working and dedicated to their families. Many of the people interviewed were upset by the thought that either of these men would abandon their families. They spoke of Clarence’s love of his sons and Everett’s dedication to his son and Etha.

The authorities also learned that men were popular with the farmers and the auctioneers they conducted business with. They had no known enemies and no one could think of a motive for their disappearance. Though the authorities worked the case from many angles, they were left with no avenues to explore.

Etha Hawley died shortly after the first year anniversary of her husband’s disappearance. Some of their family members and friends, who were still hoping that Everett was alive, lost that hope after her funeral. They believed that he would have returned for his beloved wife’s funeral.

In one of the last articles written about the case in 2005, the reporter spoke of a theory that had circulated about the case. In May of 1976, Fred

Lickel, a cashier clerk from a farm auction had been kidnapped after the sale was finished. William Exline from Rockford had taken the cashier hostage and stolen the money collected from the sale (reportedly $85,000 in cash and checks). Exline forced the man at gunpoint to drive his company car away from the farm in Monroe, Wisconsin.

The man was unharmed but badly shaken when Exline dropped him by the side of the road. Exline was later questioned about the incident after a tip was called into the Green County Sheri�’s Department. The Sheri�’s Department involved the FBI because Exline crossed state lines during the commission of the crime. Though Exline denied any involvement with the kidnapping, the cashier’s company car was found on the property of a campground that was owned by Exline near New Milford.

Exline would later be convicted to ten years in prison for the crime.

The newspaper article emphasized the similarities between the Monroe case and the disappearance of Owens and Hawley. During the research for this story, this author interviewed others who shared the belief that these two cases were related. The authorities involved in the 1976 kidnapping case also noted the similarities but no arrests were ever made.

In fact, no clues or crime scene has ever been found in the case. There was never any activity in either of the men’s bank accounts or any other indication that they left their families willingly. Clarence’s shiny, gold car was never found. The case is now 43 years old and hasn’t been mentioned in the newspapers for a while now. The authorities assigned to this case have long since retired or passed away themselves. Some granted interviews stating that this was one of the cases that continued to haunt them long after they retired. It was inconceivable that these two men could disappear without a trace or without someone coming forward with a tip. They spoke of failing both of these families by not being able to return their loved ones or at least give them the comfort of knowing of what happened to Clarence and Everett on that February day.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Winnebago County Sheri�’s Police Detective Bureau at (815) 319-6400 or Crime Stoppers (815) 963-7867.

Kathi Kresol has been researching the history of this area for over a decade. She shares the stories she discovers in her articles, in her books, and during the events she hosts. Read more of Kathi’s stories on her website hauntedrockford.com. Kathi will be sharing some of her darker stories on a walking tour on June 14. Please visit the website for more information.

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Soak Up Some Culture This Summer Rockford Area CVB

Summertime is a time for sun, fun and showing some cultural pride! Since its settlement, Rockford has been home to immigrants from all over the world and continues to be home to a multitude of ethnicities. Rockford is a melting pot of nationalities and this summer offers several options to experience some cultural food and traditions.

I know the saying goes “you are what you eat,” but when it comes to cultural fests and markets, you don’t have to be! If you’re feeling adventurous, or simply looking for something to do, check out some of the Rockford area’s cultural events.

Rockford's Italian Market Pasqua Mercato

Sundays, June 2 - August 11 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Located around the home of Lino’s Restaurant, Pasqua Mercato is a seasonal open-air Italian Market dedicated to the idea of FAMILY (both community and nuclear). The market is a weekly home for families to celebrate, as most do, around the food they eat while supporting their larger family: community, local farmers, vendors and organizations.

help foster a better understanding of the Japanese culture. Most Festival activities are included with Garden Admission, with a small fee required for tea ceremony participation.

Festa Italiana

August 2 - 4 In its 41st year, Festa Italiana celebrates Italian culture with a weekend full of food, entertainment, amusement rides and live music. If you enjoy a little competition, you can also enter a team into their annual Bocce tournament.

38th Annual Polish Fest

August 18 Presented by the St. Stanislaus Church, Polish Fest features music, dancing, ethnic performances, bingo, children’s games and more. You can also enjoy traditional Polish foods such as pierogies, Polish sausage and potato pancakes.

Midtown Ethnic Parade & Festival

August 25 (12 - 5 p.m.)

The Midtown Ethnic Parade & Festival are both free to the public, with many family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy. The parade begins at Wyman Street and follows West and East State Streets to 7th Street, ending at the festival grounds.

The festival grounds feature a variety of cultural cuisines for purchase and a Beer Garden for ages 21 and older. Families can also enjoy music, dancing, a genealogy area, family games and crafts and children’s activity area.

Greek Fest

September 7 - 8 For t wo days ever y year, Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Rockford hosts Greek Fest featuring Greek music and delica-

cies. Enjoy music, dancing (both modern and traditional Greek), food, Greek and domestic beers and wines, baked goods, desserts, religious and other Greek themed items for sale, a raffle drawing, and tours of the church.

Oktoberfest

October 4 - 5 Hosted by the German Society of Rockford, the two-day event celebrates Oktoberfest at the Loves Park City Hall.

The event kicks off with “Tapping of the Keg” and features live music, polka music, authentic German biers, German food and children’s games. If you’re up for the challenge, you can enter the Barmaid Bier Race, Bier Barrel Race or enter your dachshund in the Weiner Dog Race.

For more information about these events and more in the Rockford region, visit gorockford.com.

Midsommar Fest

June 15 (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

The Swedish Historical Society celebrates the longest day of the year with Midsommar Fest. The annual Swedish festival welcomes the arrival of the summer solstice with traditional Swedish foods and a variety of events including maypole dancing, children’s crafts, parade, home tours, live music and dancing.

Japanese Summer Festival

July 27 - 28 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Is rationing in our near future?

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL CONTRIBUTORS

Last week’s article focused on Nate Hagen’s emphasis that energy is central to all human activity and money is merely a marker for energy and other natural resources. A serious flaw in economic systems is the failure to include social and environmental costs in the prices we pay for goods and services.

Rising levels of debt, climate changing gases and environmental deterioration suggest to him that the global economy is likely to fall by as much as 30% within a decade. While he supports renewable energy he doubts that it can scale up quickly enough to support the existing global economy. He acknowledges the di�culty in gaining su�cient public support for corrective action and suggests individuals cooperate with others and begin reorganizing their lives in anticipation of downsizing the economy.

Others have pointed to the need for economic reforms to account for the extensive environmental damage that continues to expand. With atmospheric CO2 at 415 ppm some authors are calling for more dramatic action. Judith Deutsch,

writing on WWII lessons for the climate emergency, makes the case that climatic conditions call for rationing as was done then, providing an extensive list of what was implemented. Having lived through such rationing as young children we did not feel deprived by government limits on consumption as we had not lived under any di�erent conditions. Given the extensive development of the consumer society following WWII, cutting consumption would be a challenge.

A second major e�ort at rationing and conservation occurred during the Carter Administration in response to the curtailment oil supplies from the middle east. A 55 mph speed limit was imposed and solar and wind energy along with energy e�ciency became major governmental programs. That ended when Saudi Arabia opened their spigots and oil once again flowed. In the US the expansion of drilling for oil and gas undermined the focus on renewable energy, e�ciency and conservation.

Another outcome of the ‘70s oil crisis was the Doctrine expressed by President Carter that the United States would use military force, if necessary, to defend its national interest in the Persian Gulf.

We and our allies have waged wars to protect our interest in oil. Ironically, war and preparations for war are very energy intensive adding to our environmental problems including climate change.

Stan Cox, author of Any Way You Slice It, o�ers an overview of alternative approaches to rationing. He sees rationing as a crucial issue given resource depletion and environmental deterioration. Along with others, he recognizes that society is not currently ready to embrace rationing as a solution but reminds us that is most likely to occur in times of crises.

Unfortunately the global economy has yet to adequately respond to the need to decrease the consumption of fossil fuels and the actions of governments fall short of what is seen as essential to address climate change. According to International Energy Agency report on World Energy Investments 2019 notes increased spending to boost supplies of oil, gas and coal while current investments in low carbon power and e�ciency are not su�cient to attain a sustainable energy future. In the United States the unprofitable fracking industry continues to expand. Warren Bu�ett recently

invested $10 billion in Occidental’s purchase of shale producer Anadarko assuming it will prove profitable while continuing to ignore the adverse concerns about climate change.

While investments in renewable energy and e�ciency are expanding the transition to a cleaner energy future is not occurring quickly enough to meet the goal of keeping global climate change below 1.5°C. However, the combination of federal and Illinois incentives for renewable energy and e�ciency make them excellent investments for individuals and communities in the state. While such investments are desirable, other actions are needed to meet the challenges of deteriorating environmental conditions.

Yesterday we asked a 93 year old neighbor whether he had ever seen a comparable amount of water on the land at this time of the year. He indicated he never saw such conditions in spring but had occasionally seen extensive flooding when ice jams blocked the flow of water. Later the evening news announced that this May has experienced the most intensive amount of rain ever in the entire history of recorded weather in Illinois. It is one of the predicted outcomes of climate change.

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The Good Fight

By Paula Hendrickson Contributor

CBS knows a good thing when it sees it. The only problem – for people like me who don’t want to pay for yet another streaming service – is when that good thing airs on CBS All Access instead of the network itself.

Yes, I’d like to see CBS All Access originals like The Good Fight, Star Trek: Discovery, and Jordan Peele’s new incarnation of The Twilight Zone, but a handful of original series (and 10,000+ episodes of CBS shows I’ve either already seen or didn’t care to watch the first or second times they aired) don’t quite motivate me to spend $5.99 a month for the service (or $9.99 per month for the ad-free version).

Yes, you can get a 7-day free preview, but so far none of the shows have me willing to bite. Not yet, anyway. But The Twilight Zone could change that.

When CBS All Access launched its first two original series in 2017 – The Good Fight and Star Trek: Discovery – it teased audiences by airing the first episode of each show on the broadcast network.

That allowed Trekkies and Trekkers to check out the latest incarnation of the iconic Star Trek franchise. And it also let fans of CBS’ long running hit, The Good Wife, sample the Christine Baranski led spin-off, The Good Fight –

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in which she reprises her role as Diane Lockhart. A lot of those viewers were among the first to sign up for CBS All Access.

It seems as if CBS finally realized that those of us who liked the samplings but didn’t jump on board the All Access ship might need more incentive than a single episode can offer.

This summer CBS will air the entire 10-episode first season of The Good Fight. Episodes one and two will air back-to-back at 8 p.m. CT Sunday, June 16. The third and fourth episodes will air at the same time the following Sunday, with single episodes airing at 9 p.m. CT for the next six weeks.

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A&E Happenings Music & Arts

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

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

Bruce L. Warden - For listening & dining every Friday and Saturday 5-9 p.m. at Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St. Ongoing Chance Encounter: Julie Heffernan and Shelly Mosman Exhibition - Rockford Art Museum (RAM) opens new art exhibition Chance Encounter: Julie Heffernan and Shelly Mosman at RAM, located inside the Riverfront Museum Park at 711 N. Main Street. The exhibition remains on view through September 29. Chance Encounter explores paintings and photography by Julie Heffernan and Shelly Mosman. Both use opulent beauty and gritty detail to tell visual stories that disrupt one-sided histories of female figures that still exist today. Also on view are lavish, one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture by Minneapolis designer Carter Averbeck of Omforme Design.

Mosman’s recent projects include collaborating with Fashion Week Minnesota to help celebrate youth and the beauty of aging. Heffernan is an Illinois native and professor of art at Montclair State University in New Jersey, where she has taught for more than 20 years. Both artists are represented in the Rockford Art Museum Permanent Collection. Chance Encounter is organized by RAM Curator Carrie Johnson.

Saturday, June 15 The Tom Mac Group - Featuring Americana Music including bluegrass and folk at Concerts on the Creek, 7 p.m. at Spring Creek UCC, 4500 Spring Creek Road. Free admission.

Sunday, June 16 Stages - Performing Adult Contemporary music on the Baltic Mill Stage in Belvidere Park, 1006 W. Lincoln Ave. in Belvidere.Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. The rain site will be the Community Building, 111 W. First St. in Belvidere.

Sunday, June 23 Rockford Wind Ensemble - Performing Traditional Concert Band music on the Baltic Mill Stage in

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Friday, June 14 Swashbuckling Science - 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. Avast there, mateys, ye be in for wet! Assemble your pirate hat, hoist your flag, and test the boat that floats your swag. Put a parrot on your shoulder and a hook on your hand, and get ready to cast off! Landlubbers tolerated; eye patches, peg legs and pirate jokes welcome. All activities included with admission: $9 Public; Free to Members and all children ages one and younger.

Sunday, June 16 Fathers Day Picnic Bash - Hosted by Poots, J & Sosa (Freedom Riders). Bring your kids! 1-8 p.m. at Levings Lake Park, 1420 S. Pierpont Ave., at Shelter 1. Free food, bounce houses, water slides, dunk tank & face painting.

Thursday, June 20 Wild Ones Meeting - 7 p.m. at Rock Valley College Physical Education Center PEC0110 (lower level), 3301 N. Mulford Rd. The topic for this meeting will be The Tallgrass Prairie: Grocery Store, Apothecary, and Love Shop. Native Americans and early settlers saw the tallgrass prairie as supplying groceries, art supplies, medicine, and love charms. Cindy presents interactive stories of prairie ethnobotany – how people used prairie plants throughout history and the potential these plants may hold for the future. Cindy Crosby is the author, compiler or contributor to more than 20 books, most recently “Tallgrass Conversations: In Search of the Prairie Spirit” (2019) with Thomas Dean and “The Tallgrass Prairie: An Introduction” (2017).

Her masters degree in Natural Resources is from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She coordinates dragonfly monitoring programs at two natural area sites. She is a prairie steward at The Morton Arboretum and Nachusa Grasslands and is a certified trainer and guide with the National Association for Interpretation, speaking and teaching in the Midwest. She blogs weekly at “Tuesdays in the Tallgrass” @Wordpress. See more at www.cindycrosby.com. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call (779) 537.8939.

Friday, June 21 Game On! - 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. Angry Birds, Pokémon, Minecraft, and more! Use everyday materials to examine the science, math, and engineering that form the scaffolds of your favorite games.

Torch building, mineral mining, and sling shot assembly are just the beginning! Can you imagine Discovery Center as a Super-Mario set? Come in your favorite game attire and catch all the fun! All activities included with admission: $9 Public; Free to Members and all children ages one and younger.

Saturday, June 22 Exploring Odonata and Other Flying Objects Hosted by Northwest Illinois Audubon Society,

Odonata enthusiasts Cindy & John McKee will share their knowledge of dragonflies and damselflies at Elkhorn Creek Preserve in Forreston from 1-4 p.m. Cindy and John will walk the preserve with participants to capture, identify and observe these marvelous flying insects.

All ages including families are encouraged to attend. Binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellent and water are suggested. Refreshments will be available in a shaded area. Portable restrooms will be available at the site. Participants should meet at Elkhorn Creek Preserve parking lot at 1 p.m. To learn more, contact Laura Dufford at (815) 947-2720 or lauradufford@gmail.com. Visit nwilaudubon.org for details.

Sunday, June 23 Harlem Renaissance - During the 1920-40s, Black America went through a cultural revolution known as the Harlem Renaissance. On Sunday, June 23, the Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St., will unveil its newest exhibit examining the accomplishments of some of the writers, artists and musicians of this creative time in our history. The African American Gallery is hosting a words and music program to open the exhibit and give visitors to the exhibit an opportunity to experience a small sampling of the Harlem Renaissance. The doors will open at 2 p.m. The literary portion of the program will start at 2:30 with players from the Rockford Reader’s Theatre directed by Dorothy Paige-Turner. They will showcase poetry, literature and theatrical monologues by noted artists from the Harlem Renaissance. The music portion will began at 3:15 p.m. with Rockford native Odessa Barmore Gulley aka Ms. Diamond. This presentation is free to the public but donations are greatly appreciated. The Heritage Museum Park (Ethnic Heritage Museum and Graham-Ginestra House) is open every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. General admission to both museums is only $5 student, $7 individual, $15 per family or free to members.

Monday, June 24 Gerald Broski Memorial Golf Outing - Golfers are invited to hit the links for the 14th annual Gerald Broski Memorial Golf Outing benefitting the Center for Sight & Hearing (CSH) at Forest Hills Country Club located at 5135 Forest Hills Rd., Rockford. The 18-hole scramble event kicks off with registration at 11:30 am and a shotgun start at 12:30 pm. Golfers will enjoy the driving range, boxed lunches, refreshments on the course, mulligans, prizes for hole-in-one, longest drive, longest putt, and closest to the pin winners, a colored ball challenge, and dinner on the patio.

Registration is $120 for individual golfers and $480 for a foursome. Registration is available online at www.cshni.org or by contacting Bobby Reitsch at (815) 332-6838 or via email at breitsch@cshni.org.

Monday, June 24-Saturday, June 29 Voices 10th Anniversary - VOICES of Stephenson County Book Nook will hold a week long 10th anniversary celebration from June 24 through June 29. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the YMCA/VOICES book sales. These sales were moved to the current store in 2009. There will be door prizes for baskets and book bags, Trivia contests, scavenger hunts, and more. Saturday, the 29th will be a Costume Contest. Dress as your favorite character in a book. Registration

required in-store by June 22nd. Prizes awarded.

Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Thursday. Location: Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1243 West Galena Avenue, in Freeport. For more information contact VOICES Book Nook at 815-821-2665.

Friday, June 28 Whoosh! - 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. Test the strength of air and design devices that flutter, fly, and float in the breeze! Whip up a wind, pop out a vortex, compare breezes to gusts, and create a contraption for a blustery day. Manipulate materials in a wind column, use your breath to create a work of art, and witness wonders that wind can do! All activities included with admission: $9 Public; Free to Members and all children ages one and younger.

Saturday, June 29 Tour of Chestnut Cliff Farm - Northwest Illinois Audubon Society invites interested persons to join them to look and learn about Chestnut Cliff Farm located on Business Route 20 just east of Freeport. Pat Leininger and Phil Bardell began truck farming over 30 years, having a progressive vision for their land. Now their son Trale and wife Margaret manage the farm in a sustainable way.

Tours of this working farm will be held between 2 and 4 p.m. Visit nwilaudubon.org for more information and exact location of the farm. Contact Heidi Thorp at 813-369-5141 or heidithrop@ yahoo.com to confirm your attendance.

Sunday, June 30 45th Annual PNA Picnic - The Polish National Alliance, Rockford Lodge #1224, invites you to its 45th Annual Family Picnic at Camp Hillcrest, 4500 Rotary Rd., Rockford. (S. Mulford to Rotary Rd, West to Camp Hillcrest Dr. Turn in and follow to end.) Park opens at 11 a.m. Traditional full Sausage & Sauerkraut Dinners, Hot Dogs, and Polish Paczki available for Purchase starting at Noon. Cash Bar. Free Admittance & Parking, held “Rain or Shine” (covered pavilion and buildings)!

Bring your Friends. Music, Fun, Friends! Got Questions? call Ann (815) 222-6769 or Stan (815) 520-3915 & leave message.

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Old Settlers Days

Blackhawk Vintage Classic

WHEN Thursday, June 13 - Sunday, June 16 (various times each day)

WHEN Friday, June 14 - Sunday, June 16 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day)

WHERE Settlers Park

WHERE Blackhawk Farms Raceway

Old Settlers Days is the largest music festival in the stateline area. The Main Stage features some of the best up and coming and top hit makers.

Other highlights are a carnival, parade, OSD 5K, kids' activities, beer tent and food vendors. Performers on the main stage include Justin Moore, Collective Soul and FloRida.

Vintage Sports Car Drivers Association (VSCDA) hosts the 2019 annual Blackhawk Vintage Classic on Father's Day weekend. VSCDA's track time includes a 1 hour Enduro for Disabled American Veterans, Spridget Race Series, VVV Series, Dad's Scramble Race and much more.

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Midsommar Fest WHEN Saturday, June 15 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

WHERE Erlander Home Museum The traditional Swedish festival welcomes the arrival of the summer solstice. The event will feature maypole dancing, Swedish folk music, Swedish pancake eating contest and shopping at Mormor's Attic. Swedish food will be available and a children's area will have crafts, storytelling and games. At 7 p.m., there will be an ABBA Salute Concert at Veterans Memorial Hall for the evening program, Midsommar Natt.

Pecatonica Sesquicentennial WHEN Saturday, June 15 (11 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Street dance 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.)

WHERE Village of Pecatonica The Pecatonica Sesquicentennial celebration continues with a Tractor Pull and Craft Fair. The street dance starting at 8 p.m. will feature live bands. Activities throughout the year-long celebration of Pecatonica's 150 years includes music, geocaching, street dances, Taste of Pecatonica, ice cream social, and more.

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Death Notices Joan Wingfield 69 Rockford 6/3/2019 Harold Coffman 69 Rockford 6/3/2019 La Mont Spinker 78 Rockford 6/3/2019 Leroy Carlson 82 Rockford 6/3/2019 Edward Baylor 62 South Beloit 6/3/2019 Dorothy Lutmer 90 Rockford 6/3/2019 Joyce Weber 68 Machesney Park 6/3/2019 Dorothy Erickson 73 Loves Park 6/3/2019 Reed Long 70 Machesney Park 6/3/2019 Marlene Harris 81 Rockford 6/3/2019 Joyce Castiglioni 101 Cherry Valley 6/3/2019 Viola Shutkas 95 South Beloit 6/4/2019 Lois Moberg 91 Rockford 6/4/2019 Thomas Griffin 56 Rockford 6/4/2019 Linda McCain 80 Loves Park 6/4/2019 William Lowman 87 Rockford 6/4/2019 Lynda Hyde 78 Machesney Park 6/4/2019 Michael Doyle 63 Rockford 6/4/2019 Geraldine Butts 99 Rockford 6/4/2019 Helen Stowe 86 Rockford 6/4/2019 Martin Cacciapaglia 60 Rockford 6/5/2019 Charlotte Abruzzo 94 Rockford 6/5/2019 Angelina Davis 81 Rockford 6/5/2019 Robert Bell 75 Rockford 6/6/2019 Sandra Clark 72 Machesney Park 6/6/2019 Dennis Johannsen 75 Rockford 6/6/2019 Lois Thomas 89 Rockford 6/6/2019 Aisha Omar 34 Rockford 6/6/2019 Alan Gabel 78 Rockford 6/6/2019 Robert Foster 75 Rockford 6/6/2019 John Ralston 82 Rockford 6/6/2019 Roger Nelson 91 Rockford 6/6/2019 David Clankie 57 Rockford 6/6/2019 Janet Finkboner 63 Rockford 6/6/2019 Tina Bachmann 94 Rockford 6/7/2019 Robert Larson 89 Rockford 6/7/2019 Chimanbhai Patel 61 Caledonia 6/7/2019 Joseph Campos 68 Rockford 6/7/2019 Ronald Shreve 75 Roscoe 6/7/2019 Evelyn Bay 81 Rockford 6/7/2019 Bernita Blozis 72 Rockford 6/7/2019 Trequan Stamper-Ashford 19 Rockford 6/7/2019 Kevin Hecimovich 55 Rockford 6/8/2019 Harold Fuzzell 69 Rockford 6/8/2019 Ida Marie Mehlig 85 Rockford 6/8/2019 Beverly Engelhardg 89 Rockton 6/8/2019 Patricia Brown 68 Rockford 6/8/2019 Donniee Wallis 87 South Beloit 6/8/2019 Madelyn Greensides 84 Rockford 6/8/2019 Joan Elward 93 Loves Park 6/8/2019 Joan Bumphrey 85 Rockford 6/9/2019 Rose Fisher 68 Rockford 6/9/2019 Keith Hankes 80 Loves Park 6/9/2019 Helen Vogel 91 Rockford 6/9/2019 Carlos Godinez 67 Rockford 6/9/2019 Leonard Gowers 74 Rockford 6/9/2019 Joseph Myers 87 Roscoe 6/10/2019 Faye Allabaugh 74 Davis 6/10/2019 Kenneth Lafontaine 68 Rockford 6/10/2019 Shelly Abate 53 Winnebago 6/10/2019 Joseph Weinbender Jr. 93 Rockford 6/10/2019

WEEK OF MAY 26 TO JUNE 1, 2019

WEEK OF JUNE 2 TO 8, 2019

WEEK OF JUNE 9 TO 15, 2019

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: GEMINI, CANCER AND LEO

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: VIRGO, LIBRA AND SCORPIO

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS

ARIES

You’ll have an action packed week and put ideas that inspire you into practice. Our greatest achievements grow out of our dreams.

TAURUS

Someone close to you might need your assistance. You’ll feel weighed down by health issues or growing fatigue. Take the time to recharge and recover.

GEMINI

You’ll enlarge your social circle and professional network. You’ll take the reins planning a largescale event that turns out to be a huge success.

CANCER

You’ll feel overburdened with professional and familial responsibilities. If you have young children, you’ll actively involve yourself in their year-end scholastic activities.

LEO

The time has come to plan your next holiday. Indulge yourself with a trip worthy of royalty.

There will be many small tasks to take care of in preparation of an event that will be well attended.

VIRGO

Are you feeling frantic and emotional? Big disruptions such as a move are on the horizon. You’ll need to make profound changes in order to give yourself a stronger foundation.

LIBRA

Your love life will occupy much of your attention during the week. The main goal will be to work with your partner to plan your future together. If you’re single, you’ll become more proactive in seeking out your soul mate.

SCORPIO

You’ll pay special attention to your health. You might start a new diet that will prove to be quite effective. The results will show quickly and many people will imitate you in order to have the same success.

SAGITTARIUS

ARIES

TAURUS

TAURUS You’ll have the opportunity to work extra hours at your job, allowing you to have a bigger budget available for your next holiday.

If you moved recently, you’ll need to redecorate to give the place a personal touch. Also, someone in your family might announce a pregnancy. Taking a professional course over the summer could be advantageous.

People will confide their innermost secrets to you because you’re a trustworthy and discreet person. Some revelations will be quite unusual and might leave you perplexed.

GEMINI

It will take you longer than you expect to get around. You might have to chauffeur your friends on several occasions.

Try to get a hold of a map, a GPS or at least some good driving directions.

LEO

LEO While you won’t feel inclined to bare your soul, you could unburden yourself by talking to someone. You’ll succeed at casting off your anxiety and leading a more active social life.

It’s important that you get some rest. At work, you’ll need a second cup of coffee to get your brain going and recover your productivity. You’ll be particularly creative and your intuition will be right on point.

VIRGO

Your plans could change at the last minute. For example, your friends might cancel an event you organized. Fortunately, this will give you time to relax and you’ll enjoy the peace and quiet.

LIBRA

You’ll organize an event such as a housewarming, anniversary or birthday party that will bring a lot of people together. It will end up being a total success.

You’ll be popular socially, professionally or in some other manner.

SCORPIO

You’ll stumble upon important details relevant to a course or professional training program.

Should you attend it, spectacular developments lie ahead of you. You feel the need to broaden your horizons.

At work, you’ll achieve a certain amount of success by taking the time to negotiate, ask questions and finalize agreements.

Once you’ve re-established order, the people living under your roof will start to get along better.

PISCES

You’ll have a lot of shopping to do this week. Don’t worry too much about getting the best price or about negotiating the best repayment conditions for a loan; you’ll save money on the interest payments.

GEMINI You’ll make important decisions regarding your professional development. You’ll also attend to your well-being by making lifestyle changes that conform to your aspirations.

You’ll see immediate results.

CANCER You’ll feel quite proud of one of your family members. One of your children might take their first steps or achieve something remarkable at school.

If you need to make an important acquisition, mull over the transaction for at least a day.

This will ensure you get the best price.

CAPRICORN

You’ll have lots to talk about.

You’ll give a speech and be warmly applauded. Also, you’ll reach out to people who can help you resolve a financial matter.

You’ll prove yourself to be an excellent negotiator and be satisfied with the deals you make with your clients. Retailers are afraid of you and you won’t give them any wiggle room.

CANCER

You’ll stand out in a big way within a group. You’ll be fairly proud of this and feel emboldened. This will bolster your reputation as a leader among your peers and possibly within the company you work for.

AQUARIUS

Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

ARIES

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll decide to buy or sell a new property on a whim. You’ll find a place that suits your family’s needs perfectly — even if it’s a last-minute decision.

Horoscope

If you have young kids, you’ll start to worry about how to occupy them over the summer.

You might want to put aside some time to choose a summer camp.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS Whatever project you’re working on, it’s essential that you take the time to attend to every detail and complete the preparatory steps. By proceeding in this way, you’ll mark a great achievement and be widely emulated.

PISCES You’ll set yourself apart and win admiration in some way.

It might be with a new summer look that makes people take notice like never before.

VIRGO Look over your bills one by one. You might come across a big error. The discovery could save you a lot of money or provide an opportunity to negotiate for better services.

LIBRA Even if you’re full of ideas and initiatives at work, you won’t succeed at impressing everyone. You’ll need to make the decisions you’re faced with in order to make progress.

SCORPIO You might need a second coffee before you can concentrate well enough to accomplish everything you set out to do. Expect to experience a bit of confusion.

SAGITTARIUS Worries will nag at you all week.

This is a good reason to disconnect, take a break and visit a massage therapist or spa with your friends.

CAPRICORN You’ll be in charge of a wellattended event at work. This big success will allow you to show yourself at your best. As a result, you’ll be able to obtain the salary you’ve been hoping for.

AQUARIUS It’s finally vacation time. You’ll have fewer responsibilities and feel less stressed. You’ll take a load off your shoulders and make the most of the present moment.

PISCES You’ll spend more time and money than anticipated financing a pet project of yours. You and your partner may need to clarify how things stand between the two of you and how you envision your future as a couple.

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Government Notices n n n INVITATION TO BID IHWAP HOME APPLIANCE BID NO.: 619-HS-064 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on July 02, 2019 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused.

Bid documents may be obtained via email request to: larry. graham@rockfordil.gov, https:// rockfordil.gov/city-departments/ finance/central-services/purchasing or at the office of the Central Services Manager (City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104). Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number.

Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities.

10486R TRRT 6/12 n n n INVITATION TO BID WATER DIVISION HVAC AND PLUMBING SERVICES CONTRACT BID NO.: 619-W-063 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on July 01, 2019 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused.

Bid documents may be obtained via email request to: larry. graham@rockfordil.gov, https:// rockfordil.gov/city-departments/ finance/central-services/purchasing or at the office of the Central Services Manager (City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104). Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number.

Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities.

10487R TRRT 6/12 n n n LEGAL NOTICE The Rockford Public Library is soliciting written proposals from qualified firms or individuals for a public PC Time Management

and Print Management System for Rockford Public Library’s 109 public-use PCs including integrated print management and payment functionality.

The project scope, content of proposal, and vendor selection process are summarized in the RFP which can be accessed on the library’s website at www. rockfordpubliclibrary.org/bidsrfps-and-rfqs/.

Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. local Rockford time on Friday, August 16, 2019, mailed or hand delivered to Finance Department, Rockford Public Library, 214 North Church Street, Rockford, IL. All responses must be in a sealed envelope and have “Public PC Time and Print Management System for the Rockford Public Library” clearly marked on the outer-most envelope. Please submit five (5) bound copies and one (1) digital copy of the proposal on a USB drive.

Please submit all questions at www.rockfordpubliclibrary. org/bids-rfps-and-rfqs/ no later than 2:00 p.m. local Rockford time on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

Answers to all questions and additional information, if any, will be addressed via addenda posted on the Rockford Public Library website at www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/bids-rfps-and-rfqs/. It is the vendor’s responsibility to check this site.

Dated: 7 June 2019 Anthony Cortez Chief Financial Officer 10488R TRRT 6/12

Public Notices n n n TAKE NOTICE A Petition for Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, as case 2019-TX-0000116.

Interested Parties: Rockford Home Finance, Rockford Home Finance LLC – Series 8, City of Rockford, Rockford Homes LLC, Michael Richard Montrief Irrevocable Trust Certificate Number: 201501233 Property Code: 11-22-181-017 Property Location: 1105 – 1107 Elm St., Rockford Said property was sold on October 24, 2016 for the general taxes for the year 2015 and prior years. The period of redemption will expire on September 19, 2019.

On October 25, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. in Courtroom 412, the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an ordering directing the issuance of a Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed.

Winnebago County, Trustee Petitioner 10424R TRRT 6/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD W. BRASS, Deceased.

Case No. 2019 P 218 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RICHARD W. BRASS. Letters of Office were issued on May 16, 2019, to JANE F. BRASS, who is the legal representative of the Estate.

The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 29, 2019, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors,

if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: May 28, 2019 David L. Davitt David L. Davitt #6206402 Attorney for Estate 4023 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 229-5333 ddavitt@rockriverlaw.com 10425R TRRT 6/12 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION Estate of Judith Pratt, Deceased.

No. 2019-P-179 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to creditors of Judith Pratt of the death of the above-named Decedent on December 11, 2018. Letters of Office were issued to Jeffrey Mears, c/o Attorney Ami Lynn Orava, Monahan & Johnson Law Firm, 400 E. Grand Ave, Ste. 101, Beloit, WI 53511.

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 Representative, or both, by November 29, 2019, 6 months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within three months of the date of mailing of this notice, if later. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Name: Attorney Ami Lynn Orava Firm Name: Monahan & Johnson Law Firm Attorney for: Executor Address: 400 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 101 City & Zip: Beloit, WI 53511 Telephone: 608-362-8086 Atty. No.: 6313657 10428R TRRT 6/12 n n n ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. In the matter of the Petition for Adoption of JAIYLEN ROBERT FILDES a male child, 2019-AD-72.

To Ahmed Helu, Biological Father and All Whom It May Concern: TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a minor child named JAIYLEN ROBERT FILDES. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 108 in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before June 28, 2019, a default may be entered against you any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated: May 29, 2019 Clerk of the Circuit Court ZIMMERMAN & WALSH, LLP Attorney Erin E. Walsh, #6279993 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 Phone: 815-399-1400 Fax: 815-399-9440 eew@zimwalsh.com 10429R TRRT 6/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Auto Glass Repair business in said County and State under the name of Chapos Auto Glass Repair at the following post office addresses: 1331 Geneva Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Juan M. Manzano Aguilar; Marlen Manzano SIGNED: Juan M. Manzano Aguilar 5/20/19 SIGNED: Marlen Manzano 5/20/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of May, A.D. 2019.

NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires 10/14/2020 10440R TRRT 6/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Homemade skin care products and hand made crafts/ decor business in said County and State under the name of MesmeTyzing Body and Home Essentials at the following post office addresses: 2016 Wilcox Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tysha Williams SIGNED: Tysha Williams 5/28/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of May, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10442R TRRT 6/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a lawn care service (mowing) business in said County and State under the name of A.C.E. Landscaping & Lawn Care at the following post office addresses: 2207 22nd St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Luke Nunez SIGNED: Luke Nunez 6/4/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10481R TRRT 6/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a ice cream shop business in said County and State under the name of La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream at the following post office addresses: 609 Kishwaukee St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Esbeidy R. Torres SIGNED: Esbeidy R. Torres 6/3/19 Subscribed and sworn (or

affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10482R TRRT 6/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a event coordination and digital asset management business in said County and State under the name of McMullen&Wife at the following post office addresses: 4418 Windswept Way, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Daniel McMullen; Elizabeth McMullen SIGNED: Daniel McMullen 5/31/19 SIGNED: Elizabeth McMullen 5/31/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of May, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 10483R TRRT 6/19 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: PHYLLIS EVAUN SMITH, Petitioner, vs.

KENNETH CHARLES WILLIAMS, Respondent.

Case No. 2019 D 219 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Kenneth Charles Williams that Petitioner Phyllis Evaun Smith has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action.

You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before July 8, 2019, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Phyllis Evaun Smith, Petitioner 10484R TRRT 6/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Potter’s House Restaurant business in said County and State under the name of Potter’s House at the following post office addresses: 6116 Mulford Village Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Anthony A. Hunt; Marlon English SIGNED: Anthony A. Hunt 6/3/19 SIGNED: Marlon English 6/3/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10478R TRRT 6/19 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN CHANCERY CITY OF SOUTH BELOIT, a body politic and corporate, Plaintiff, vs.

5 BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2019 CH 194 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, Notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record

Claimants, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Winnebago County, Illinois by said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants praying for the foreclosure of a Municipal Judgment Lien on certain real estate commonly known as xxxx Gardner Street, P.I.N. 04-05-427006; and xxxx Clark Street, P.I.N. 04-05-427-008; and xxxx Clark Street, P.I.N. 04-05-427-009; and xxxx Clark Street, P.I.N. 04-05427-010, South Beloit, Illinois and legally described as follows: Lots Thirteen (13), Fourteen (14), Nineteen (19), Twenty (20) and Twenty-one (21) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Map of South Beloit, Illinois, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded Book 8 of Plats on page 21 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

P.I.N.: 04-05-427-006, 04-05427-008, 04-05-427-009, and 04-05-427-010 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the Court against you as provided by law, and said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the above-named Defendants and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants file your Answer to the Complaint to said suit or otherwise make your appearance herein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Illinois on or before the 28th of June, 2019, default may be entered against you at anytime after such date and a judgment and decree of partition entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint dated at Rockford, Illinois this 21st day of May, 2019.

Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois.

Prepared By: BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP BY: DOUGLAS R. HENRY #6229426 6833 Stalter Drive, 1st Floor Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 dhenry@bslbv.com 10427R TRRT 6/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Tree Service and Wood Processing business in said County and State under the name of Lumberjack Ludington at the following post office addresses: 6238 Myrtle Ln., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeremy Ludington SIGNED: Jeremy Ludington 5/24/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of May, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10434R TRRT 6/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Restaurant business in said County and State under the name of Wong Wong at the following post office addresses: 3703 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or

transacting such business are as follows: Jin Zhen, Liu SIGNED: Jin Zhen, Liu 5/22/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of May, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10436R TRRT 6/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a hosta/plant business in said County and State under the name of Holy Hosta Farm at the following post office addresses: 1641 Secluded Woods Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Robert K. James SIGNED: Robert K. James 5/22/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of May, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10437R TRRT 6/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Sealcoating & striping business in said County and State under the name of Bristol Blacktop Maintenance at the following post office addresses: 1812 Will James Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alex Bristol SIGNED: Alex Bristol 5/22/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of May, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10439R TRRT 6/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE PETITION OF: Brock S. Williams, Jr. and Denosha V. Williams, Husband and Wife, TO ADOPT Neon K. Rush, Jr. and Izetreon J. Rush, Minors.

Case No. 2019 AD 11 ADOPTION NOTICE TO Neon Rush, Sr. and All Whom It May Concern: Take notice that on the 6th day of February, 2019, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the second floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center on the 10th day of July, 2019 at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 22nd day of May, 2019.

Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court Dennis M. McDougall, #6216516 Schirger, Kirk, McDougall & Winzeler, PC 127 N. Wyman Street, Ste. 200 Rockford, IL 61101 815/977-5211 815/977-5694 fax dmm@schirger.com law@schirger.com 10433R TRRT 6/12 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

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17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE PETITION OF: Auburn R. Cazanigo-Stuckey and Johnathan D. Stuckey, Husband and Wife, TO ADOPT Alyssa P. Cazanigo and Lauren M. Cazanigo, Minors.

Case No. 19 AD 66 ADOPTION NOTICE TO John P. Mancini III and All Whom It May Concern: Take notice that on the 7th day of May, 2019, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that in Room 459 of the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, on the 26th day of July, 2019 at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 29th day of May, 2019.

Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court /s/ Auburn R. Cazanigo-Stuckey Auburn R. Cazanigo-Stuckey, Petitioner 10430R TRRT 6/12 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS (ADDITION OF NAME) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss.

Certificate No. 029204 On the 15th day of March, A.D. 2010, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: S P Nails at the following address(es): 3006 Charles St., Rockford, IL 61108.

On the 11th day of June, A.D. 2019, the following person or persons were added to said organization and now have a financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Hai Nguyen SIGNED: Hai Nguyen 6/11/19 STATE OF ILLINOIS, County of Winnebago ss.

The above being duly sworn, upon oath deposes and says that the foregoing is a true and correct supplementary report of the person or persons who have been added to the above-named firm together with their post-office addresses.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 11th day of June A.D. 2019.

Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 10503R TRRT 6/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Illustration, fine arts, graphic design business in said County and State under the name of Ana Iveet Illustrations at the following post office addresses: 4247 Ashwinton Way, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ana Ivett Ramirez Castaneda; Miguel Castaneda SIGNED: Ana Ivett Ramirez Castaneda 5/31/19 SIGNED: Miguel Castaneda 5/31/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of May, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10475R TRRT 6/19

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The Rock River Times. June 12, 2019

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

ERIC A. DUARTE AKA ERIC DUARTE; GLORIA DUARTE WESTLAKE VILLAGE MASTER HOMEOWER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.; NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 713 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, July 11, 2019 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE FOLLOWING REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF WINNEBAGO, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS: LOT ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN (116) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 26 AND 36 IN TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND PART OF SECTION 31 IN TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 41 OF PLATS ON PAGES 2A, 2B, 3A, AND 3B; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 09-25-252-001.

Commonly known as 4244 Westlake Village Drive, Winnebago, IL 61088.

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. David T. Cohen at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Cohen Jutla Dovitz Makowka, LLC, 10729 West 159th Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-4531.

(708) 460-7711.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3122214 P10443R TRRT 6/19 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS QUICKEN LOANS INC., PLAINTIFF vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF JOSEPH J. MARINO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANT 2019-CH-0000273 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publi-

cation having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF JOSEPH J. MARINO; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT FOURTEEN (14) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF EAST END ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, BEING PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 48 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 430 Hollister Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108 P.I.N.: 12-30-104-016 and which said mortgage was signed by mortgagor, JOSEPH J. MARINO to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County as Document No. 20141001181; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Winnebago County in Room 103 at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101 on or before July 5, 2019, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

YOU MAY BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME - DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, this case is subject to the Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program.

You must follow the instructions mailed to the property address to participate in this program or otherwise contact Johnson Blumberg & Associates for more information.

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 or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office.

Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A #IL 19 7204 I3122563 P10444R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-129 FILED May 28, 2019 Frederick Weiss, Lance McKee, Blackhawk State Bank f/k/a

Beloit Saving Bank, John G. Pike, Ella M. Pike, City of Beloit, an Illinois Municipal Corporation, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Claimants, Persons interested in said property, Unknown Heirs and Legatees, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

TAKE NOTICE THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 117 Miller Street Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 04-06-251-007 in Rockton Township.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 24, 2019.

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 24, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County, in Rockford, Illinois, on November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426, 400 West State Street.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 24, 2019, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the County Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Winnebago County Clerk 400 Elm Street Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)-319-4253 /s/ Elizabeth S. Reents, Trustee Purchaser or Assignee 10446R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-130 FILED May 28, 2019 D and S Property Management and Construction, Gateway Community Bank, Atlantic Credit Finance Unit LLC, Carolyn M. McGuire, Administrator of Estate, Samuel McGuire, Leonard Osmond, Regina Osmond, Keith Osmond, 9938 Windsor Rd Unit CP 20, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Claimants, Persons interested in said property, Unknown Heirs and Legatees, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

TAKE NOTICE THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 9938 Windsor Road Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 06-09-253-020 in Shirland Township.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 24, 2019.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 24, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County, in Rockford, Illinois, on November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426, 400 West State Street.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 24, 2019, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the County Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Winnebago County Clerk 400 Elm Street Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)-319-4253 /s/ Elizabeth S. Reents, Trustee Purchaser or Assignee 10447R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-131 FILED May 28, 2019 Michael C. Nolan Trustee, Northern Illinois Realty Acquisitions LLC, Insider’s Cash LLC, City of Rockford, Attn: Legal Dept., Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Claimants, Persons interested in said property, Unknown Heirs and Legatees, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

TAKE NOTICE THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 3311 Liberty Drive Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 11-15-135-012 in Rockford Township.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 24, 2019.

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 24, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County, in Rockford, Illinois, on November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426, 400 West State Street.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 24, 2019, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the County Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Winnebago County Clerk 400 Elm Street Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)-319-4253 /s/ Elizabeth S. Reents, Trustee Purchaser or Assignee 10448R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-132 FILED May 28, 2019 Lukus Fuchs, City of Rockford, IL 61104, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Claimants, Persons interested in said property, Unknown Heirs and Legatees, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

TAKE NOTICE THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 3019 Lawndale Ave. Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 11-15-202-008 in Rockford Township.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 24, 2019.

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 24, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County, in Rockford, Illinois, on November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426, 400 West State Street.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 24, 2019, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the County Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Winnebago County Clerk 400 Elm Street Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)-319-4253 /s/ Elizabeth S. Reents, Trustee Purchaser or Assignee 10449R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-133 FILED May 28, 2019 Harold Austin, Illinois Department - Lien Unit.

Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Claimants, Persons interested in said property, Unknown Heirs and Legatees, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

TAKE NOTICE THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot - Auburn Street 4400 Block Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 11-16-185-012 in Winnebago Township.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 24, 2019.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his

assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 24, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County, in Rockford, Illinois, on November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426, 400 West State Street.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 24, 2019, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the County Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Winnebago County Clerk 400 Elm Street Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)-319-4253 /s/ Elizabeth S. Reents, Trustee Purchaser or Assignee 10450R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-134 FILED May 28, 2019 Troy Fosnow, Malory Leathers, Rock River Water Reclamation District, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Claimants, Persons interested in said property, Unknown Heirs and Legatees, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

TAKE NOTICE THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 313 Garver Ave. Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 11-19-428-006 in Rockford Township.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 24, 2019.

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 24, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County, in Rockford, Illinois, on November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426, 400 West State Street.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 24, 2019, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the County Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Winnebago County Clerk 400 Elm Street Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101

(815)-319-4253 /s/ Elizabeth S. Reents, Trustee Purchaser or Assignee 10451R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-135 FILED May 28, 2019 John Zajicek DBA Z Financial, Patricia Schallock, Residents 503 Lincoln Park Blvd., City of Rockford, Attn. Legal Dept., Winnebago County States Attorney Office, Rock River Water Reclamation District, Z-Investment Properties LLC. Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Claimants, Persons interested in said property, Unknown Heirs and Legatees, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

TAKE NOTICE THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 503 Lincoln Park Blvd.

Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 11-20-326-030 in Rockford Township.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 24, 2019.

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 24, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County, in Rockford, Illinois, on November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426, 400 West State Street.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 24, 2019, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the County Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Winnebago County Clerk 400 Elm Street Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)-319-4253 /s/ Elizabeth S. Reents, Trustee Purchaser or Assignee 10452R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-136 FILED May 28, 2019 Rodolpho Navo Chaivez, Unknown Residents, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Claimants, Persons interested in said property, Unknown Heirs and Legatees, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

TAKE NOTICE THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 608 Daisyfield Rd. Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 11-20-376-021 in Rockford Township.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 24, 2019.

The amount to redeem is

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 24, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County, in Rockford, Illinois, on November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426, 400 West State Street.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 24, 2019, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the County Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Winnebago County Clerk 400 Elm Street Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)-319-4253 /s/ Elizabeth S. Reents, Trustee Purchaser or Assignee 10453R TRRT 6/19 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: KOHNAN ALEXANDER PENNEY, Petitioner, vs.

LINDA PENNEY, Respondent.

Case No. 2019 D 423 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Linda Penney that Petitioner Kohnan Alexander Penney has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action.

You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before July 8, 2019, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Kohnan Alexander Penney, Petitioner 10469R TRRT 6/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Custom Welding and Fabrication business in said County and State under the name of Mike’s Metal Works at the following post office addresses: 1311 Scottswood Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mike Silletti SIGNED: Mike Silletti 5/23/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of May, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10435R TRRT 6/12

June 12, 2019 The Rock River Times. n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: SAMANTHA RAYNE SMITH, Petitioner, vs.

CHRISTOPHER ALEX SMITH, Respondent.

Case No. 2018-D-0000930 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Christopher Alex Smith that Petitioner Samantha Rayne Smith has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before July 15, 2019, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Samantha Rayne Smith, Petitioner 10489R TRRT 6/26 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 CHARTIER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 19-P-226 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of GARY CHARTIER. Letters of Office were issued on the 30th day of May, 2019, to THOMAS TIMLER, 316 Beech Court, Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, of Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., 308 West State Street, Suite 210, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 12, 2019, 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: June 7, 2019 By: /s/ George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos — ARDC #6210622 HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 308 West State Street, Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-962-0044 Fax: 815-962-6250 george@hampiloslaw.com 10490R TRRT 6/26 n n n State of Illinois In the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit County of Winnebago HATO CAPITAL, INC. Plaintiff, –vs– 815 BELTWAY HOLDINGS, LLC, a South Dakota limited liability company, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY, INC., COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND

NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2019–CH–319 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is given to you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above action which has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Boone County against you and other defendants requesting a Mortgage Foreclosure made

by HATO CAPITAL, INC., against 815 Beltway Holdings, LLC, on the following described real estate: Parcel 1: Part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Quarter (1/4) Section; Thence South 88° 46’ 20” West, along the South Line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, a distance of 50.00 feet to the point of beginning located on the West Right-of-Way line of Lyford Road; Thence South 88° 46’ 20” West, a distance of 971.48 Feet to the East line of property conveyed to the Illinois State Toll Highway Commission by Deed Recorded August 13, 1956 in Book 1010 of Deeds on Page 214 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; Thence North 00° 03’ 10” West, along the East Line of Property so conveyed to the Illinois State Toll Highway Commission, a Distance of 974.67 feet to the southerly Right-of-Way line of U.S. Route 20 (which point is 100 feet perpendicularly distant southerly from the center line of said U.S. Route 20); Thence North 79° 51’ 10” East along the southerly Line of said U.S. Route 20 to a Point on the West Right-of-Way of Lyford Road (as established by dedication deed recorded as microfilm No. 87292476); thence southerly, along said westerly Rightof-Way line to a point which is perpendicularly distant from the East line of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of said section a distance of 70.00 feet and northerly along the East line from the Southeast corner of said section a distance of 497.92 feet; Thence easterly perpendicular to the East line of said section a distance of 20.00 feet, thence southerly along said westerly Right-of-Way line a distance of 497.92 feet to the point of beginning; Excepting therefrom that part conveyed to the State of Illinois by Warranty Deed recorded April 18, 1961 in Book 1258 on Page 450, and that part conveyed under Book 1369 Page 3 recorded January 10, 1963, and that part conveyed under Book 1369 Page 6 recorded January 10, 1963, and that part conveyed under microfilm no. 8729-2476 recorded August 11, 1987; Also excepting therefrom that part conveyed to Firstar Bank N.A., as trustee under trust agreement dated October 30, 2001, and known as Trust Number 7529 by Deed in Trust recorded December 18, 2001, as document number 0180358, and described as follows: That part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the

third principal meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said quarter (1/4) section, thence South 88° 46’ 20” West along the South Line of said Quarter (1/4) Section a distance of 50.00 feet to the point of beginning (located on the West Right-of-Way line of Lyford Road); thence South 00° 1’ 24” East a distance of 70.02 feet to the point of beginning; Also excepting therefrom that part conveyed to Firstar Bank N.A., as trustee under trust agreement dated October 30, 2001, and known as trust number 7529

by Deed in Trust recorded January 23, 2002, as document number 0207300, and described as follows: that part the Southeast quarter (1/4) of section 23, township 44 North, range 2 East of the third principal meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Quarter (1/4) section; thence South 88° 46’ 20” West along the South Line of said Quarter (1/4) Section a distance of 537.48 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 88° 46’20” West along the South line of said Quarter (1/4) section a distance of 484.57 feet to a point in the East line of the Interstate 90 Toll Road Right-of-Way, thence North 00° 04’ 09” West a distance of 143.56 feet along said East line of the Interstate 90 Toll Road Right-of-Way; Thence North 88° 46’ 20” East a distance of 73.51 feet; Thence South 01° 13’ 40” East, a distance of 73.53 feet, thence North 88° 46’ 20” East, a distance of 422.91 feet, thence South 10° 40’ 21” West a distance of 71.54 feet to the point of beginning; Also excepting from the above description all those portions thereof taken, used or dedicated for public roadway purposes; Also excepting therefrom all coal, oil, gas and other minerals underlying the land, and all rights and easements in favor of the Estate of said coal, oil, gas and other minerals excepted or reserved in the warranty deed recorded January 20, 1950, as document no. 642143, and any and all other conveyances of record; All situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Parcel 2: The right to locate, use and maintain those certain air conditioning units, transformer pad and building (collectively, the encroaching items) as defined in the encroachment easement agreement dated October 26, 2005 and recorded November 11, 2005 as document no.

0568861 by and between US Bank, N.A., as successor Trustee to Firstar Bank, N.A., Trustee under the provisions of a certain Trust Agreement dated October 30, 2001 and known as Trust Number 7529 and WPH Rockford, LLC, a Wisconsin limited Liability Company (the “encroachment easement agreement”) over, under and across that portion of the following property as described and depicted in the encroachment ease-

ment agreement: that part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Quarter (1/4) section, thence South 88° 46’ 20” West along the South line of said Quarter (1/4) section a distance of 50.00 feet to the point of beginning (located on the West Right-of-Way line of Lyford Road); thence South 88° 46’ 20” West along the South line of said Quarter (1/4) section a distance of 487.48 feet; thence North 10° 40’ 21” East, a distance of 71.54 feet, thence North 88° 46’ 20” East a distance of 474.20 feet to the West Right-of-Way line of Lyford Road: Thence South 00° 01’ 24” East a distance of 70.02 feet to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 7801 East State Street Rockford, Illinois 61108 Summons was issued out of the court against you as provided by law, and the action is still pending.

Consequently, unless you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above case, file your answer to the Complaint in the action or otherwise make your appearance in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, located in Rockford, Illinois on or before July 19, 2019, default may be entered against each of you at any time after that day and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Prepared by: George P. Hampilos – ARDC # 6210622 HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD. Attorneys for HATO CAPITAL, INC. 308 W. State St. – Suite # 210 Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 962-0044 10491R TRRT 6/26 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER W. TACKETT, Deceased.

Case No. 19 P 234 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CHRISTOPHER W. TACKETT. Letters of Office were issued on May 31, 2019, to JANNA McLAUGHLIN, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 12, 2019, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: June 10, 2018 David L. Davitt David L. Davitt #6206402 Attorney for Estate 4023 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 229-5333 ddavitt@rockriverlaw.com 10492R TRRT 6/26 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Construction & Remodeling Siding & Windows business in said County and State under the name of J.A.B. Construction at the following post office addresses: 9907 Shore Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jakeb Barrett SIGNED: Jakeb Barrett 6/5/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 10494R TRRT 6/26 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a greeting card/ novelty business in said County and State under the name of Potty Mouth Press at the following post office addresses: 1125 19th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bree Anne Zingre SIGNED: Bree Anne Zingre 6/5/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10495R TRRT 6/26 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Basic home cleanouts that the garbage company doesn’t pick up (Mattresses, hot tubs, etc.) business in said County and State under the name of Ayers Snow and Junk Removal at the following post office addresses: 623 17th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jordan Ayers; Audrey Pearson SIGNED: Jordan Ayers 6/7/19 SIGNED: Audrey Pearson 6/7/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 10496R TRRT 6/26 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Homemade ice creams business in said County and State under the name of Just Gerry’s Ice Cream at the following post office addresses: 4970 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gerald Madero SIGNED: Gerald Madero 6/7/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10497R TRRT 6/26

n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Smoked meats, Sausages & Desserts as a personal chef business in said County and State under the name of Smokey Eats & Tasty Treats at the following post office addresses: 4970 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gerald Madero SIGNED: Gerald Madero 6/7/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10498R TRRT 6/26 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a lawn care and landscaping business in said County and State under the name of Lawn Geeks at the following post office addresses: 7558 Montague Rd., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nichole Hammer SIGNED: Nichole Hammer 6/10/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 10499R TRRT 6/26 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Nail Salon business in said County and State under the name of Venus Nail Salon at the following post office addresses: 1558 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Oanh Le; Hai Nguyen; Eric Phuc Vo SIGNED: Oanh Le 6/11/19 SIGNED: Hai Nguyen 6/11/19 SIGNED: Eric Phuc Vo 6/11/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 10500R TRRT 6/26 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Removal of asbestos, mold, lead paint business in said County and State under the name of The Blessed Brothers at the following post office addresses: 510 S. Johnston Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marcus Brint SIGNED: Marcus Brint 6/11/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10501R TRRT 6/26 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Dealership business in said County and State under the

name of A-1 From Day One Auto Sales at the following post office addresses: 3115 Kishwaukee St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Pierrez McBride SIGNED: Pierrez McBride 6/10/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 10502R TRRT 6/26 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Fitness Center business in said County and State under the name of Midtown Fitness at the following post office addresses: 323 7th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Keith Steven Young; Justin Michael Sheley SIGNED: Keith Steven Young 6/11/19 SIGNED: Justin Michael Sheley 6/11/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10504R TRRT 6/26 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food truck company that will serve Caribbean food business in said County and State under the name of A1 Jerk House at the following post office addresses: 1609 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Elijah Lucena; Virgil Holland SIGNED: Elijah Lucena 5/22/19 SIGNED: Virgil Holland 5/22/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of May, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10438R TRRT 6/12 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a beauty and fashion business in said County and State under the name of Lash and Fashion at the following post office addresses: 2671 Lund Ave., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Shavon Goldsmith SIGNED: Shavon Goldsmith 5/20/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of May, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 10476R TRRT 6/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Pilates Studio business in said County and State under the name of J Pilates Rockford at the following post office addresses: 1650 N. Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sayward Bennett

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SIGNED: Sayward Bennett 6/3/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of June, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 10479R TRRT 6/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Hair Salon business in said County and State under the name of 815 Blades at the following post office addresses: 3534 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: William Brinkley SIGNED: William Brinkley 5/30/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of May, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 10472R TRRT 6/19 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a retail business in said County and State under the name of Von’s Pool Tables at the following post office addresses: 6929 E.State St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Von G. Fox SIGNED: Von G. Fox 3/29/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of March, A.D. 2019.

Gail T. Farr, Notary Public My Commission Expires December 26, 2021 10473R TRRT 6/19 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SEAN P. GALLAGHER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2019 P 180 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of SEAN P. GALLAGHER. Letters of Office were issued on May 15, 2019 to JULIA M. GALLAGHER, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is DAVID M. GILL, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 21, 2019, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: 6/11/19 JULIA M. GALLAGHER, ADMINISTRATOR DAVID M. GILL #6274994 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 10493R TRRT 6/26

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The Rock River Times. June 12, 2019

n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-137 FILED May 28, 2019 Estevan Gonzalas, Cristi Gonzalas, Residents 2213 Andrews St., Richard L. Heavner of Heavner, Scott, Beyers and Mikler LLC., Attorneys, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Claimants, Persons interested in said property, Unknown Heirs and Legatees, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

TAKE NOTICE THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 2213 Andrews St. Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 11-21-203-011 in Rockford Township.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 24, 2019.

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 24, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County, in Rockford, Illinois, on November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426, 400 West State Street.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 24, 2019, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the County Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Winnebago County Clerk 400 Elm Street Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)-319-4253 /s/ Elizabeth S. Reents, Trustee Purchaser or Assignee 10454R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-138 FILED May 28, 2019 RMB Properties Inc., Northwest Bank of Rockford, RMB Properties Inc. Agent Richard Balnius, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Claimants, Persons interested in said property, Unknown Heirs and Legatees, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

TAKE NOTICE THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 310 Alliance Ave. Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 11-21-206-014 in Rockford Township.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 24, 2019.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently

accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 24, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County, in Rockford, Illinois, on November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426, 400 West State Street.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 24, 2019, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the County Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Winnebago County Clerk 400 Elm Street Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)-319-4253 /s/ Elizabeth S. Reents, Trustee Purchaser or Assignee 10455R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-139 FILED May 28, 2019 Eva Mae Bragg, Melvin Johnson, BMO Harris Bank N.A., Leon Bragg, Eva Mae Clark n/k/a Eva Mae Bragg, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Claimants, Persons interested in said property, Unknown Heirs and Legatees, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

TAKE NOTICE THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 2318 W. Jefferson St. Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 11-21-210-002 in Rockford Township.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 24, 2019.

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 24, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County, in Rockford, Illinois, on November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426, 400 West State Street.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 24, 2019, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the County Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Winnebago County Clerk 400 Elm Street Room 101

Rockford, IL 61101 (815)-319-4253 /s/ Elizabeth S. Reents, Trustee Purchaser or Assignee 10456R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-140 FILED May 28, 2019 Scott K. Peterson, City of Rockford, Attn. Legal Dept., State of Illinois Healthcare and Family Services, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Claimants, Persons interested in said property, Unknown Heirs and Legatees, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

TAKE NOTICE THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 1309 Chestnut Street Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 11-22-182-015 in Rockford Township.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 24, 2019.

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 24, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County, in Rockford, Illinois, on November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426, 400 West State Street.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 24, 2019, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the County Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Winnebago County Clerk 400 Elm Street Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)-319-4253 /s/ Elizabeth S. Reents, Trustee Purchaser or Assignee 10457R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-141 FILED May 28, 2019 Monica Ramirez, Ivon Zamra, Banko Popular North America, City of Rockford, Attn. Legal Dept., Rock River Water Reclamation District, Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Claimants, Persons interested in said property, Unknown Heirs and Legatees, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

TAKE NOTICE THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 821 Kent St. Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 11-27-136-004 in Rockford Township.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 24, 2019.

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

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 24, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County, in Rockford, Illinois, on November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426, 400 West State Street.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 24, 2019, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the County Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Winnebago County Clerk 400 Elm Street Room 101 Rockford, IL 61101 (815)-319-4253 /s/ Elizabeth S. Reents, Trustee Purchaser or Assignee 10458R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-0000120 FILED May 24, 2019 TAKE NOTICE TO: LORI GUMMOW, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; Rock River Water Reclamation District; Randy Benton; Mary Benton; Occupant; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: LOT SIXTY-THREE (63) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HOMESTEAD GARDENS SECOND SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE N.W. 1/4 OF SEC. 31 T. 45 N., R. 2 E. OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 133 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Property Index Number 0831-178-021 On November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., Courtroom 426 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 24, 2016 for general taxes of the year 2015. The period of redemption will expire October 1, 2019.

Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 10460R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-0000121 FILED May 24, 2019 TAKE NOTICE TO: LORI GUMMOW, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; City of Rockford; Dennis Williams; Occupant; Rock River Water Reclamation District; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Eighty-eight (88) as designated upon the Plat of North Glenwood Subdivision of the West half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) and part of

the North half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) and part of the South half (1/2) of the West half (1/2) of Section Ten, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1110-251-018 On November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., Courtroom 426 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 24, 2016 for general taxes of the year 2015. The period of redemption will expire October 1, 2019.

Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 10461R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-0000122 FILED May 24, 2019 TAKE NOTICE TO: LORI GUMMOW, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; Citimortgage Inc.; Andrew M. Mott; Occupant; Devyn Barger; GSF Mortgage Corporation; City of Rockford; The County of Winnebago; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot 7 in Block 13 as designated upon the County Clerk’s Plat of the Replat of Rudolph-Revell Land Association Highland Subdivision, the Plat of which Replat is recorded in Book 13 of Plats on Page 41 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1124-433-007 On November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., Courtroom 426 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 24, 2016 for general taxes of the year 2015. The period of redemption will expire October 1, 2019.

Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 10462R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-0000123 FILED May 24, 2019 TAKE NOTICE TO: LORI GUMMOW, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; Rwaa Ibrahem; John Aloba; Occupant; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: LOT FORTY-THREE (43) AS DESIGNATED A UPON THE PLAT OF GARDEN ACRES, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE N.W. 1/4 OF SECTION 34 AND N.E. 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 22 OF PLAT RECORDS, PAGE 33 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Property Index Number 1134-106-009 On November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., Courtroom 426 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 24, 2016 for general taxes of the year 2015. The

period of redemption will expire October 1, 2019.

Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 10463R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-0000124 FILED May 24, 2019 TAKE NOTICE TO: LORI GUMMOW, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; Associated Bank NA; Scott Johnson; Occupant; Mary Beth Peterson-Johnson; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot 2 and part of 27th Street (now vacated) lying adjacent and Easterly of said Lot 2 as designated upon the Plat of “Welty Sisters Valley Park Subdivision, being part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30 Township 44 North Range 2 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian” the Plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 20 of Plats on page 51 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois.

Situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1230-208-002 On November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., Courtroom 426 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 24, 2016 for general taxes of the year 2015. The period of redemption will expire October 1, 2019.

Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 10464R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-0000119 FILED May 24, 2019 TAKE NOTICE TO: LORI GUMMOW, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; U.S. Attorney General-Northern District; Tony Walton; Tyawanda Anderson; Occupant; Tierra White; Illinois Housing Development Authority; First American Trust LLC; U.S. Attorney General; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 30, in Township 45 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the West line of said Section, 110 feet South of the point of intersection of the West line of said Section with the North line of the South 56 acres of said Quarter (1/4) Section; thence East, parallel with the South line of said Section, 230 feet; thence South, parallel with the West line of said Section, 110 feet; thence West, parallel with the South line of said Section, 230 feet to the West line of said Section; thence North along the West line of said Section, 110 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 0730-300-005 On November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., Courtroom 426 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 24, 2016 for general taxes of the year 2015. The

period of redemption will expire October 1, 2019.

Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 10459R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-0000125 FILED May 24, 2019 TAKE NOTICE TO: LORI GUMMOW, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; William B. Lewis, Successor Trustee u/t/a dated 12/1/1999 and known as Dorothy A. Lewis Trust No. 99; Winnebago County Treasurer; Sidney Thompson; Vicky Thompson; Occupant; G. Kenneth Lewis, Successor Trustee u/t/a dated 12/1/1999 and known as Dorothy A. Lewis Trust No. 99; David L. Lewis, Successor Trustee u/t/a dated 12/1/1999 and known as Dorothy A. Lewis Trust No. 99; Dorothy A. Lewis, Successor Trustee u/t/a dated 12/1/1999 and known as Dorothy A. Lewis Trust No. 99; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lots Sixty-three (63) and Sixty-four (64) as designated upon the Plat of Woodland Park Resubdivision of Part of Fairview Acres Being a Subdivision lying in a part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 30 T. 44 N. R. 2 E. of 3rd P.M., the Plat of which Resubdivision is recorded in Book 19 of Plats on page 103 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois.

Property Index Number 1230-279-015 On November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., Courtroom 426 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 24, 2016 for general taxes of the year 2015. The period of redemption will expire October 1, 2019.

Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 10465R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-0000127 FILED May 24, 2019 TAKE NOTICE TO: LORI GUMMOW, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; Midland Funding LLC; Angel L. Rivera; Jessica Rivera; Occupant; Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: LOT TWENTY-EIGHT (28), AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WELTY’S RAISMORE GARDENS, BEING A SUBDIVISION LYING IN THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 13 OF PLATS ON PAGE 42 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WESTERLY 93 FEET OF SIAD LOT 28; EASTERLY LINE OF SAID EXCEPTED TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Property Index Number 1232-178-009 On November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., Courtroom 426 the Petitioner

intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 24, 2016 for general taxes of the year 2015. The period of redemption will expire October 1, 2019.

Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 10467R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-0000128 FILED May 24, 2019 TAKE NOTICE TO: LORI GUMMOW, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; Cavalry SPVI LLC; Jacquelynn R. Swanson; Michael L. Swanson; Occupant; Serena Lingis; The Harvard State Bank as s/i/i to Rock River Bank; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Twenty-seven (27) as designated upon Plat No. 5 of Ridge Haven, being a Subdivision of part of the West Half (1/2) of the North Half (1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 32, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 26 of Plats on Page 188 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1232-303-008 On November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., Courtroom 426 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 24, 2016 for general taxes of the year 2015. The period of redemption will expire October 1, 2019.

Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 10468R TRRT 6/19 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2019-TX-0000126 FILED May 24, 2019 TAKE NOTICE TO: LORI GUMMOW, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; Fifth Third Bank (Chicago); Susan A. Winter a/k/a Susan A. Winter-Hare; Occupant; Paul Hare; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Forty-seven (47) as designated upon the Plat of Broadway Heights, a Subdivision in the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 31, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 20 of Plats on page 41 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1231-108-008 On November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., Courtroom 426 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 24, 2016 for general taxes of the year 2015. The period of redemption will expire October 1, 2019.

Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 10466R TRRT 6/19

June 12, 2019 The Rock River Times.    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PATRICK DUFFY, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2019 P 212 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of PATRICK DUFFY. Letters of Office were issued on May 29, 2019 to CARMEL A. DUFFY, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December

7, 2019, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Div.,

   REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK; Plaintiff, vs. ERIC A. DUARTE AKA ERIC DUARTE; GLORIA DUARTE WESTLAKE VILLAGE MASTER HOMEOWER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.; NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 713 NOTICE OF SALE

must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: 6/3/19 CARMEL A. DUFFY, ADMINISTRATOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 10470R TRRT 6/19    ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and

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Theme: Summer Fun

NBA Finals

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By Jim Hagerty Reporter

ROCKFORD - Thousands of people packed the City Market pavilion Monday night in hopes of watching Fred VanVleet win a championship with the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

It wasn’t to be, however, as the Golden State Warriors, who now trail 3-2, eked out a 106-105 win to send the series back to Oakland for Game 6 Thursday. Game 7 will be in Toronto on Sunday if necessary.

VanVleet chipped in 11 points in 27 minutes.

He was coming off a physically rough Game 4, in which he took an elbow to the face that resulted in seven stitches above his right eye and a chipped front tooth.

Toronto played catch-up for most the night Monday as Golden State’s Kevin Durant poured in 11 points in the first quarter to give the Warriors an early bulge. It was Durant’s first game back in more than a month and had Warriors fans wondering if he’d make enough of an impact to help Golden State comeback from a 3-1 deficit and steal the title from now-favorite Toronto. That hope was threatened late the second when Durant rolled his right ankle and left the game. He was later seen on crutches and reportedly has a torn Achilles tendon.

Durant’s injury didn’t stop Steph Curry and Klay Thompson from continuing the Golden State pressure. The pair combined for 57 points including Thompson’s three-pointer

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that proved to be the eventual dagger. The Raptors didn’t make easy though.

Led by Kawhi Leonard’s 26 points, Toronto chipped away and pulled head by four late in the fourth quarter. The Warriors came right back forced the Raptors to try to win it on one final shot. With 10 seconds left, Leonard found VanVleet, who instead of taking the shot, burned six seconds off the clock before finding Kyle Lowry in the corner. Lowry’s attempt hit the edge of the backboard, quieting the downtown Rockford and Scotiabank Arena, including the massive crowd outside.

“We knew they’d probably double (Leonard),” VanVleet told reporters after the game. “There wasn’t great spacing at the end, so he made the right play and gave it up, threw it back to me. Kawhi rotated and I was trying to play the 2-on-1 with Kyle and Marc (Gasol). Mark got a look--not a great look but give those guys credit for guarding that well. But the game was not won or lost on the last possession. We had a couple mistakes late and we’ve got to play better.

Any time (Golden State) gets hot it’s hard to stop them. So, we’ll bounce back and try to get one on Thursday.”

Thursday’s Jurassic Park RKFD watch party starts at 6 p.m. The game is at 8 p.m., Central Time on WTVO Channel 17. A party is also scheduled Sunday if the series goes seven games. City Market pavilion is at 100 N. Water St.

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Not a raw deal: Stephen Denmark has the tools to defy expectations

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor

The career outlook for an NFL draft pick has always depended on the subjectivity of perspective. Subjectivity, like most opinions, is fluid. And perspective, sometimes cruelly, is everything.

If the rose-colored glasses you choose to wear are as thick as old school soda bottles, a prospective rookie is on his way to being a star purely because he possesses a modicum of talent, plays football, and now wears the uniform of a team you’re familiar with.

Most high selections, particularly in the first and second round, automatically have this label adorned upon them, whether they belong as professionals or not. They’re not allowed to fail, and they’re not going to fail. The insanity and unpredictability of the lottery of the draft doesn’t apply to these players because they’re not seen as risks: there was no gamble in taking a sure thing, after all. If you’re inclined towards being more even-keeled, and prefer to take the unbiased stock of a situation – an impossibility in an era where an avalanche of superfluous, largely empty information rushes down at the simple indication of existence – a rookie merely needs time to prove himself amongst established veterans. Time in this case acting as a mythical crutch of a talking point. There’s a learning curve of time to get up to speed, one appropriately afforded to almost everyone. And then that time is snatched away, ruthlessly, once the clock has run out. This vantage point can apply to any pick, but finds itself dwelling among the mid-rounders who weren’t quite talented or polished or familiar enough to be drafted early like their esteemed peers.

They could be successful, it’s said.

They’re a little raw, is a sentiment reiterated. Just give them a shot, just give them some time. It’ll work out.

Where the crux of attitude and opinion regarding the draft meets an unhappy balance is with the latest selections, such as Bears’ seventh-rounder Stephen Denmark out of Valdosta State. (It’s okay if you want to Google where that is. There’s no judgment here.) The last picks of the litter are regularly the most overlooked, most scrutinized, and realistically, are unworthy of establishing themselves in a league that will likely always be more than a few steps ahead, if they’re lucky, of what they’re capable of.

To believe in something special, to believe in anything, with guys like Denmark means the rose-colored glasses you’re wearing have to be like kaleidoscopes: patterns that are astutely overwhelming on the senses, and pretty on the eyes with ceaseless

variety. And that’s when the kaleidoscope is actually working as intended. To be measured and give the Denmarks of the NFL world a realistic chance, you have to force yourself to acknowledge basic math: a seventh-round pick will have one of the shortest leashes on an active roster.

They’re at the bottom of the totem pole, and they’re part of the rare draft picks who don’t receive any patience or learning curves by virtue of their draft status. No one cares if you were drafted on Day 3.

Outside of being drafted altogether, it’s not a special achievement to most. It’s either sink or swim, and most often it’s quietly drowning alone by the time they’ve made it a few agonizing meters.

What Denmark has going for him to break the mold of excessive analysis and wring out a successful career, a career that isn’t in accordance with remotely any expectations, are his raw, physical gifts.

They’re gifts Bears general manager Ryan Pace was sure to gloss up at first crack in discussing Denmark’s merits. They’re traits of which give Denmark a chance to float with a life preserver.

“That late in the draft, it’s just a very interesting, intriguing prospect,” Pace told the Chicago Sun-Times in April. “I can tell you this: When we go to the rookie minicamp, he’s going to be one of the guys I’m going to be most interested in watching, just because of the traits he possesses.”

Most male human beings don’t stand imposingly tall such as Hercules or any powerful figure from Greek mythology like the 6-foot-3, 220 pound Denmark.

Most male human beings can’t run a 4.46 40-yard dash, jump over three feet (43 inches) straight into the air, and almost 11 feet from distance like Denmark can.

But Denmark has never been normal. He’s never been like the others. He’s always been special, and it’s always meant something.

To him, his now polished gifts come with grace and they should help him transition with ease. They’re his golden ticket to making a name for himself, and he can’t afford to loosen his grip or else be at risk of letting the ticket unfortunately blow away in the wind.

In a field where size and status is decisively not at a premium, Denmark’s eye-popping frame, top speed, and sheer leaping ability might normally not stand out. Everyone who plays in the NFL is large, imposing, and built like a brick wall.

Everyone who plays in the NFL is fast and uncommonly light on their feet. Everyone that in some shape or form features in the NFL is a gladiator fine-tuned for punishing, grueling battle and actualized physical feats an average Joe can’t fathom. In the

NFL, you’re not special because you’re not built like the average person. No one in the NFL is built like the average person. That’s part of the appeal and mythos of the league itself. When that size and status comes at a position like cornerback typically known more for flexibility and being nimble, the potential for a small school athlete with limited experience like Denmark is boundless.

If prototypical cornerbacks are more wiry and awkwardly gawky, then Denmark is like a super-soldier: he’s tailor-made to set a new astronomically high bar of assumption in the draft. He’s the answer most would seek to change even the most cynical and woe-is-me of perspectives.

Players such as the 49ers’ Richard Sherman and Jaguars’ Jalen Ramsey originally popularized this type of intimidating cornerback. Denmark can continue to help make it the norm, to realize his dream.

That’s so long as he makes sure to keep a dream journal so that when he wakes up, he sadly doesn’t forget the dream within 10 minutes.

Don’t you hate it when that happens?

The main question with the receiver convert in Denmark is whether he ever gets the chance to add to his limited experience on the defensive boundary. Whether he gets the opportunity to extend his short leash enough to make an impression on Bears coaches in a manner making them believe his workout warrior status can translate outside of the gym, with more equipment on than shorts, a shirt, and sometimes the latest hot brand of cleats. Anyone can run fast in a straight line with no opposition,

no pressure, and not a care in the world.

Anyone can chisel themselves up to the point of being seen as a reasonable freak, but can’t apply their tools in a practical, if legitimately useful fashion. It’s those who can do it when someone is lined up across from them actively attempting to impede their progress who make it in the NFL. Denmark still has to prove he’s capable of the latter, far more difficult distinction of competition. Denmark still has to prove he’s not a one-note player.

When push comes to its last pathetic flailing shove, Denmark probably won’t make the cut in the NFL. The cold pressure of judgment dictates his already limited chance, apropos of his being a seventh-rounder, has no meaningful way of launching. There have been plenty of Greek God players such as Denmark who have seen a sliver of hope at this level, who have been a shot because of their tantalizing ability, and most of them failed.

Denmark won’t be the last and he likely won’t have much of a different heartbreaking but unsurprising story to tell.

But even those of you who are the most pessimistic when it comes to the draft can’t help but feel like Denmark might have more of an imprint. Even if it’s small in relative terms, like he’ll have some kind of an impact. Perspective is everything, meaning the increasingly lowest of low odds of late-rounders thriving in the NFL be damned. In this entirely subjective sense, Denmark might have more lasting power than you give him credit for.

Robert is a writer, editor, and producer. You can follow him on Twitter @RobertZeglinski.

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