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State

State’s wealthiest person gives $20 million to anti-graduated tax committee Griffin was big-time donor to GOP ex-Gov. Rauner By Jerry Nowicki

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ wealthiest man and frequent Republican political donor Ken Griffin has pledged $20 million to a group dedicated to defeating a graduated tax constitutional amendment. Griffin, who is the founder of the hedge fund Citadel, has previously donated tens of millions of dollars to the campaign of Republican former Gov. Bruce Rauner. He’s also given millions to House and Senate Republican leadership in the state and donated to several individual lawmakers. Forbes estimates his net worth at $15 billion. His recent $20 million donation went to the Coalition to Stop the Proposed Tax Hike Amendment ballot initiative committee. Prior to Griffin’s donation, the committee had received $950,000 in donations. Gov. JB Pritzker has already dropped more than $50 million of his own personal fortune, estimated at $3.4 billion, in support of his marquee legislative proposal. His donation went to the Vote Yes for Fairness ballot initiative committee. The constitutional amendment in question would scrap the state’s protection of a flat-rate income tax for a new structure allowing lawmakers to tax different levels of income at fluctuating tax rates. A progressive rate structure that would take effect if the amendment passes is expected to bring in more than $1 billion in additional state revenue this fiscal year and more than $3 billion annually when it is implemented for a full fiscal year. It will be up to the voters in November as to whether the state gains authority to scrap the flat tax, which is currently 4.95 percent for every penny of taxable income for every taxpayer. If more than half of those voting in the November election, or three-fifths of those voting on the ballot question, approve the measure, a graduated rate structure can take effect.

Lawmakers have already approved the rate structure that will become law should the measure pass. Effective Jan. 1, rates would remain flat or decrease for those earning $250,000 or less, while they would increase for those earning above that amount. Individuals earning more than $750,000 and joint filers with incomes exceeding $1 million would see the largest tax increases. A flat tax rate of 7.99 percent on all income would apply to anyone exceeding those thresholds. For all other earners, each varying tax rate would apply to only one specific margin of income. The rates are 4.75 percent on taxable income from $0 to $10,000; 4.9 percent from $10,001 to $100,000; 4.95 percent from $100,001 to $250,000. For joint filers, a 7.75 percent rate would kick in on margins from $250,001 to $500,000; and 7.85 percent from $500,001 to $1 million. For single filers, the 7.75 percent rate applies from $250,001 to $350,000, while the 7.85 percent rate applies from $350,001 to $750,000. The measure also includes an increase in the property tax credit from 5 percent to 6 percent, and up to a $100 per-child tax credit for couples earning less than $100,000 and single persons earning less than $80,000. The corporate tax rate would go from 7 to 7.99 percent, not including an existing corporate property replacement tax of 1.5 to 2.5 percent that is not changed by the bill. Opponents of the graduated tax have not disputed the rates that will become law upon its passage, but they argue that the change does not put safeguards in place to prevent future adjustments to the rate structure that could impose higher taxes on lower levels of income. The necessary threshold to raise taxes in the General Assembly would remain unchanged by the amendment, although opponents argue it would make the task politically easier by allowing lawmakers to raise taxes on different tax brackets at different times.

In light of receiving the big check from Griffin, the Coalition said in a statement it “welcomes support from anyone who believes we must stop Springfield politicians from having new power to increase income taxes on every group of taxpayers, whenever they want.” “The constitutional amendment sets no limit on the number of tax brackets that can be created and no limit on how high tax rates can be increased on groups of individual taxpayers – including middle-income families,” the statement added. Earlier in the week, more than 125 labor unions organized by the Vote Yes for Fair Tax ballot initiative committee hosted a virtual news conference to announce their support for the measure. “Yesterday—the day that unions representing more than 1 million Illinois workers stood up to support Fair Tax reform—the state’s richest billionaire Ken Griffin spent $20 million to protect the broken status quo,” John Bouman, the chairman of the group, said in a news release. “Griffin took home $1.5 billion in 2019 alone, yet paid the same state income tax rate as teachers, nurses, grocery store clerks and other essential workers. That’s wrong and it’s exactly why Illinois needs the Fair Tax amendment.” In August, the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced opposition to the graduated tax as well, warning of the effects a tax hike could have on job creators. Proponents, however, point out that small businesses owners operating as sole proprietors or pass-through entities such as S-corporations will see a tax reduction under the plan if they have less than $250,000 in annual income.. Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

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Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online BY JUAN LOZANO, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON AND REBECCA BOONE ASSOCIATED PRESS

HOUSTON (AP) — Students across the U.S. ran into computer glitches Tuesday as they began the school year with online instruction at home because of the coronavirus threat, adding to the list of problems that have thrust many a harried parent into the role of teacher’s aide and tech support person. The online learning platform Blackboard, which provides technology for 70 of the nation’s 100 biggest districts and serves more than 20 million U.S. students from kindergarten through 12th grade, reported that websites were failing to load or were loading slowly, and users were unable to register on the first day of school. Three of Texas’ largest school districts — Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth — were hit with technical problems, as were school systems in places such as Idaho and Kansas. A ransomware attack forced schools in Hartford, Connecticut, to postpone Tuesday’s start of online and in-person classes. Elsewhere around the country, Seattle’s system crashed last week. An online learning program used in Alabama and other places recently went down. And North Carolina’s platform crashed on the first day of classes last month. Amanda Mills’ 8-year-old son, Rowan, woke up excited to start his first day of third grade, even though it was online through Idaho’s largest school district, based in the town of Meridian, just outside Boise. But they ran into trouble even after practicing logging in smoothly on Monday. “Whatever happens, we’ll figure it out and we’ll make it work however we can, and rely on the patience of those teachers who are up against their own obstacles,” Mills said. “It’s a weird, wild world right now.” Summer break gave school districts time to iron out kinks that cropped up when the virus forced them to switch to online classes in the spring. But the new school year already has been plagued by some of the same problems, with no end in sight to the outbreak that has infected more than 6.3 million people and killed 189,000 in the U.S. Erik Rasmussen, a Falls Church, Virginia, resident who has three children taking online classes, said he regularly copes with computer glitches and short attention spans. The divorced dad has his children half the time. “You put your kids in front of the computer, and then I go to do my work, but kids are kids -- they’re going to turn o� the video function and start playing a game,” he said. In the Houston school system, with

209,000 students, a web hosting service went down, causing problems for families as they tried to sign into the district’s main classwork portal. Families were given a di�erent link to access the portal until the problems were resolved by around noon. The Dallas and Fort Worth districts said they were working to fix problems with their phone lines and websites. “In this unprecedented school year, we must remain flexible and quickly adapt to changing conditions and circumstances like we noticed this morning,” said Houston Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan. Florida’s largest school district, in Miami-Dade County, had assured parents that it had consolidated di�erent programs into one platform that would be easier to navigate. But software glitches and cyberattacks disrupted the first week of the new school year that started Aug. 31. A high school student was arrested and accused of orchestrating a series of network outages. School administrators believe other people may be doing the same. Christy Rodriguez, 36, said her thirdand fourth-grade boys’ classes struggled with connection problems during the first week of school. “Four full days were lost,” she said. “Either somebody is not able to go on, or the screen goes blank, or the teacher can’t hear the kids, so the teacher then just logs o� and then sends a message to the parents.” Rodriguez said she has been forced to work until late at night because her children need help fixing connection problems.

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“The teachers are frustrated. The kids are frustrated. I hope that they soon open up schools,” she said. Another parent, Alessandra Martinez, said her 7-year-old son has struggled with logins, passwords and connection problems. He had a meltdown on Friday when he was moved to a smaller breakout group but didn’t see the teacher and didn’t know what he was supposed to be doing. “At their age, everything is ampliﬁed, and it feels like a big deal,” Martinez said. Martinez said she was against the school district using a product commonly employed by parents who homeschool. “This is a homeschooling program, but for parents who are working from home and have multiple children, it is a bit overwhelming,” she said. “We have this set up as a one-size-ﬁts-all, and it doesn’t work for everybody.” In Hartford, where a new start date for the school year was not immediately announced, parents were upset at what they called the last-minute notice of the delay. They noted that o�cials knew about the problem since the weekend. Kate Court said her 13-year-old son was already dressed and ready to go to the bus stop when she learned of the postponement. The shipping warehouse employee counted herself lucky that her mother could watch over the teen and his younger brother so she didn’t have to miss work. “This is crazy,” Court said. “We’re looking for normalcy again, whatever that may be.”

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STOCK MARKET

Tech’s sudden sell-o� continues; Nasdaq sinks 10% in 3 days BY STAN CHOE AND ALEX VEIGA ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) — Big technology stocks tumbled again on Tuesday, continuing the Icarus-like flight path for companies that just a week ago were the high-flyers carrying Wall Street to record heights. The S&P 500 fell 95.12, or 2.8%, to 3,331.84 and clinched its first three-day losing streak in nearly three months. Big names that were the main reasons for the market’s rocket ride back from its pandemic-caused losses were among the heaviest weights. Apple sank 6.7%, Microsoft pulled 5.4% lower and tech stocks across the index were down 4.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 632.42 points, or 2.2%, to 27,500.89. The Nasdaq composite, which is packed with tech stocks, dropped 465.44, or 4.1%, to 10,847.69 and is down 10% since it set its latest record on Wednesday. Tech stocks had been the darlings of Wall Street on expectations that they can continue to deliver strong profit growth almost regardless of the economy and global health. Tech stocks in the S&P 500 are still up nearly 23% for 2020 so far, and Amazon has rocketed 70.5%, even when unemployment remains high and much of the economy is limping ahead. Analysts say a flurry of activity for stock options of Big Tech companies goosed the gains even further recently. With certain kinds of options, investors can make huge profits on a stock, without having to pay for its full share price, as long as the stock’s price keeps rising. If enough of these kinds of stock options are getting sold, it can create a buying frenzy for the stock that

accelerates the gains even more. But all that activity can unwind quickly and send prices tumbling if momentum turns, which is what happened last week. Apple stock dropped 3.1% for just its second weekly loss in the last 14 weeks. Critics have long been saying that big technology stocks had shot too high, even after accounting for their strong profit growth. Such high-growth stocks have been trouncing the performance of stocks that look like better bargains, which are called “value stocks” by investors, by margins wide enough to raise eyebrows along Wall Street. “The growth versus value outperformance was at an unheard of extreme at the end of August,” said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA. That gap began to narrow on Thursday, when tech stocks began cracking and the Dow fell more than 800 points, and that “showed investors that tech stocks and growth stocks can fall just as easily as they rise,” Stovall said. “It’s a reminder that we’re still in 2020,” said Willie Delwiche, investment strategist at Baird. “The degree of selling we’ve seen the past few days is just a reminder that volatility is still around.” The trigger for last week’s turnaround may have been expectations that longerterm interest rates will rise, according to strategists at Morgan Stanley. Low rates often act like steroids for stocks, encouraging investors to pay higher prices for stocks relative to corporate profits, which can benefit high-growth stocks in particular. The yield on the 10-year Treasury has returned to 0.67%. That’s down from 0.72%

late Friday, but it’s notably higher than the 0.53% it was o�ering at the end of July. Tesla has been one of the brightest examples of Big Tech’s wild movements, and it surged 74.1% in August alone. It slumped 21.1% Tuesday amid disappointment that it won’t be joining the S&P 500 anytime soon. The company behind the S&P 500 announced the inclusion of several companies in the benchmark index, including Etsy. Some investors thought Tesla would be among them, which can create huge bouts of buying as index funds automatically fold the stock into their portfolios. The big question for the stock market is whether the losses can stay mostly confined to the tech area, which had been soaring so quickly earlier and looked to be the most expensive part of the market. “How resilient can the stocks beneath the surface be?” said Delwiche. “If they hold up, that would fit with a healthy correction,” which is what traders call a drop of 10% for the market and can mark a short-term breather for stocks in the midst of an upward run. “If they don’t, then it could be something more significant.” Beyond the tech stock slump, other worries are also hanging over the stock market, which had been setting record highs just last week.

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Entertainment

‘Tenet’ tallies $20.2M as Americans step back into theaters By Jake Coyle

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NEW YORK (AP) — In a litmus test for American moviegoing in the pandemic, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” brought in an estimated $20.2 million through the holiday weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters. The result could be greeted as either the rejuvenation of U.S. cinemas — more Americans went to the movies this weekend than they have in nearly six months — or a reflection of drastically lowered standards for Hollywood’s top blockbusters given the circumstances. About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open; those in the country’s top markets, Los Angeles and New York, remain closed. Theaters that are operating are limiting audiences to a maximum of 50% capacity to distance moviegoers from one another. “Tenet” played in 2,810 North American locations, about three-fourths of what most major releases typically launch in. Warner Bros. declined to split up U.S. and Canadian box office receipts. Theaters in Canada, where COVID-19 cases are much lower than in the U.S., began showing “Tenet” a week earlier. The film debuted stateside with nightly preview screenings Monday through Wednesday before the official opening on Thursday. Warner Bros.

included all of the above in its estimated gross Sunday, along with expected returns for Monday’s Labor Day. “Tenet” opened stronger in China. It debuted there with $30 million in ticket sales from Friday to Monday. Internationally, “Tenet” has exceeded expectations. In two weeks of release, its overseas total is $126 million, with a global tally thus far of $146.2 million. Warner Bros. has emphasized that the usual opening-weekend calculus is out the window. Few onlookers felt it was possible to gauge how “Tenet” would open. The film, which cost $200 million to make and at least $100 million to market, will need to get close to $500 million to break even. In the film’s favor: It currently has the big screen almost entirely to itself. Some multiplexes played “Tenet” as many as 100 times over the weekend. With little else on the horizon, Warner Bros. is counting on a long run for “Tenet.” Not in the film’s favor: Audiences didn’t love Nolan’s latest time-bender. Moviegoers gave the thriller, starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki, a “B” CinemaScore, the lowest grade for a Nolan release since 2006’s “The Prestige.” Reviews (75% positive on Rotten Tomatoes) have been good but far from overwhelming.

Warner Bros. declined to make executives available to discuss the opening but said in a statement that “Tenet” had to be judged differently. “We are in unprecedented territory, so any comparisons to the pre-COVID world would be inequitable and baseless,” said the studio. Analyzing the film’s performance was virtually impossible, said senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian for data firm Comscore. He acknowledged North America remains a more challenged marketplace than Europe or Asia, but called it a solid start in what will be lengthy run for “Tenet.” “It’s going to take a longer time to assess this,” said Dergarabedian. “The win is just to have movies open. To me, that says a lot.” Hollywood is watching closely. With the majority of the studios’ top productions delayed until next year, the industry is experimenting with how to release its most expensive movies in the COVID-era. The Walt Disney Co. this weekend also debuted its $200 million live-action “Mulan” remake, but did so as a $30 purchase for Disney+ subscribers. Disney on Sunday didn’t share digital returns for “Mulan” — a practice that’s been common among streaming companies and previous anticipated VOD releases like Universal’s “Trolls World Tour” and

Disney’s own “Hamilton.” But “Mulan” is also playing in theaters in some overseas territories. It began with $5.9 million in Thailand, Taiwan, the Middle East, Singapore and Malaysia. Next week, it debuts theatrically in its most important market: China. The release of “Tenet” was also hotly debated, given the health risks associated with indoor gatherings. Several prominent film critics said they wouldn’t review “Tenet” over ethical concerns. Theater chains, meanwhile, are struggling to remain solvent. Exhibitors have argued that they need new films to survive. Last weekend offered the first significant opportunity for U.S. cinemas to convince moviegoers to come back. Disney’s “The New Mutants,” a long delayed “X-Men” spinoff, collected about $7 million in 2,412 locations last weekend. Dipping significantly in its second weekend, its total is now up to $11.6 million. Fittingly in an upside-down year, the palindromic “Tenet” — a thriller in which time is reversed — essentially began the summer movie season on the weekend it typically ends. Labor Day weekend, this year a historical one at the movies, is usually among the sleepiest weekends of the year at cinemas.

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Another Marx (his daughter) gets Venice Film Fest spotlight By Nicole Winfield Associated Press

VENICE (AP) — There’s been a lot of talk about gender parity, feminism and equality at the Venice Film Festival this year, with nearly half the in-competition films directed by women. One of them, “Miss Marx,” certainly backs that trend. The historical drama profiles Karl Marx’s youngest daughter, Eleanor, an innovative British-born social activist and women’s rights campaigner who wrote the first English translation of Flaubert’s “Madame Bovary.” But Italian director Susanna Nicchiarelli also sought to highlight the less-than-empowered side of Miss Marx, who for years

tolerated her louse of a partner as he cheated on her, squandered her money and otherwise humiliated her. “The focus was on the dichotomy between the public activism and her public beliefs and the inconsistency with her private relationship,” said Romola Garai, who plays Eleanor in the film. “We are left to wonder why and how human beings can be so eloquent on the one hand, and that can so not enter your psyche on the other hand.” Nicchiarelli said she was drawn to this internal conflict, which she said was both touching and deeply human. “That says so much about the way we are,” she said. To hammer home the current-day rele-

vance of that dichotomy, the film’s score includes punk rock music and Nicchiarelli spliced in archival footage of 20th-century labor protests to “whip the audience into this insistence” that the issues Marx fought for still haven’t been resolved, Garai said. “The wheel of history has turned through the 20th century, but the same conversation about the dynamic around capitalism and who benefits from it is the same,” said Garai, who said she first learned about Eleanor Marx’s contribution to labor and feminist causes working on the 2015 British historical drama “Sufragette.” The film “Miss Marx” is one of eight directed by women that is competing for the top Golden Lion award in the main

competition at Venice, which wraps up Sept. 12. The Venice festival has long been criticized for the lack of female directors in its in-competition films, with only four films made by women in the 62 films that competed for the Golden Lion between 2017 and 2019, and only four women winning the Golden Lion in the festival’s history. This year, 44% of the in-competition films were directed by women. “I dream of the day when it will no longer be interesting to talk about how many women there are in a festival, and we will no longer count how many they are,” Nicchiarelli said. “Having said as much, Eleanor Marx really is important. She gave an enormous contribution to history, also, for her feminist ideas.”

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RACVB Releases “Stay Home Songs: The Album” Rockford Area CVB

With the release of “Stay Home Songs: The Album”, the songs of summer 2020 are here! Thanks to the creative efforts of some of our region’s most talented musicians and songwriters, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is excited to unveil this locally-produced 11-track playlist on the GoRockford YouTube channel. “The Album” songs were created in the spring amidst the shelter-at-home order as part of Stay Home Songs, RACVB’s free community songwriting contest that featured all ages and genres and shined a light on the creative excellence and resilience of our community. “The Album” features jazz, folk, a cappella, rock and pop songs, including the contest’s winning lead track “Up, Up, Up”, by Rockford native Clark Kelly, which celebrates upward journey of our community. Head to gorockford.com/ songs to listen to all 11 songs. “Top to bottom, ‘Stay Home Songs: The Album’ is another uplifting example of the creative spirit that abounds throughout Winnebago County,” said Nick Povalitis, RACVB vice president of marketing & sports development. “We’re so thankful to these artists and songs—they continue to inspire us because of their excellence and we want the community to hear and enjoy them too!” After receiving the highest score of 25 total song submissions, “Up, Up, Up” is also on track to be featured as part of an upcoming RACVB destination marketing project. The song entrants were scored by an expert judges panel of local musicians including Jodi Beach of the Jodi Beach Trio, Vince Chiarelli of The Vince Chiarelli Band, Duntai Mathews of SOAR Radio, Miles Nielsen of Miles Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts, and Antonio Ramirez of Domingos en el Parque. To listen to the entire “Stay Home Songs: The Album”, visit the GoRockford YouTube channel or visit www.gorockford.com/songs.

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SABR/IWBC Women in Baseball Conference WHEN Friday, September 11 - Sunday, September 13 (various times each day) WHERE Online (sabr.org/ women-in-baseball-conference) This year’s conference will be a virtual event centered around the theme “Celebrating African American Women in Baseball.”

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WHEN Saturday, September 12 (7:00 p.m.) and Sunday, September 13 (3 p.m. & 5 p.m.)

WHERE Sinnissippi Gardens Students from The Music Academy in Rockford perform live at two stages along the Bike Path: Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens - Eclipse Tea House and at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA pavilion. Stroll and stop for a while or bring a chair to sit for a spell. Distancing and masks required.

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WHERE Music Shell at Sinnissippi

WHERE Rock Cut State Park (Consession)

The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce it will perform live for the first time since the onset of the COVID pandemic. They will perform three one-hour concerts. Tickets for the benefit performances are required to be purchased in advance.

Bring your own bike and helmet. We will bike around the lake and explore other paths, for about 4 miles of biking, with the option to add more if desired. The trail is paved, moderately trafficked, and contains gradual hills. All ages welcome.

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Closing down the summer garden BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

This week of cooler temperatures and rain may have you ready to shut down your vegetable garden. This might be especially the case if your summer crops have started to slow down and you do not have plans for a fall garden. One question that we receive at the University of Illinois Extension o�ce is what to do with the garden plant debris. You could leave some garden debris behind especially if it is debris that did not have disease problems. The debris will break down into the fall. If you had

any disease problems though (like on tomatoes), you would want to remove it from the garden. It is your call on whether to remove or keep it. If you do remove debris from the garden, try to take as much as you can. Any left behind that had some disease symptoms could overwinter into the soil depending on the disease. While you will be crop rotating between families each year (or should be), you will still not want to have this debris enter the soil. If you have an active compost pile/bin, this vegetable residue should break down fast. Any tools/tomato stakes that were used

in the garden this season should be cleaned and put away. Especially make sure that you have cleaned them of any soil since this is where some disease causing pathogens can remain. A rubbing alcohol can be a great cleaning product to sterilize the tools before they are placed away. The fall is a great time to address your soil. Adding organic matters like composts, manure, leaf litter, and others can break down into the soil and give great beneﬁts to next year’s garden. You could also get a soil test at this time. In fact, we usually recommend a fall test as it can give you enough time to change your soil pH if you

need to. Cover crops could also be planted with cereal rye and wheat as the two most common ones. Finally, keep weeding into the fall. While your garden is ﬁnished, this time between seasons is when weeds can go to seed fast and create problems next spring as their seeds lay dormant in the soil waiting for next spring. A leaf mulch and other types could create a great barrier between seasons. Grant McCarty is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension. His tips and tricks appear in TRRT.

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Challenging energy policies BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL CONTRIBUTORS

Energy attention in Illinois is focused on whether or not to bail out ComEd’s nuclear fleet. Exelon has declared it will start closing the plants in Byron and Dresden in 2021 if the state does not provide additional funds to keep them operating. The state wants to see the books on both plants to determine their financial condition. The plants’ closings will have devastating impacts on the economies of the regions where they are located. Nuclear power is a major source of the state’s electrical generation. In 2019 it generated 54% of the state’s electrical production followed by coal with 27%, then natural gas with 10%, wind with 8% and solar with about 1%. While the current federal administration is determined to increase our dependence on fossil fuels, the state’s goal is to run the economy on clean energy by 2050. It remains unclear what role if any nuclear power will play in the state’s energy mix. Environmental interests have di�ering views on whether nuclear power should be part of the it. Beyond the issue of power generation is the question of how to increase the reliability of the grid. As climate change intensifies the vulnerability of the grid to storm damage will increase. We recently went through an intense storm which left thousands of people without power for extended periods of time. Over time the costs of extreme weather

such as wildﬁres, droughts, ﬂoods and hurricanes increase and are expected to intensify as climate change continues unabated. We have yet to learn the full costs of the derecho which stormed across the Midwest. While hardening the grid is one approach, another way to deal with the problem is to reduce reliance on the grid and foster the decentralization of electrical production. An estimate from NREL suggests that about 40% of the roofs in Illinois could host solar electric systems. When combined with backup battery systems, owners of such systems could have hours of electrical service if the grid fails or with su�cient investments could disconnect from the grid entirely. An article posted on Better - better energy transition though e�ciency and local renewables points out that wind and solar systems do not share the same market in the Midwest. Solar is seen as better suited for homes and businesses and does not require additional transmission installations. For ratepayers the most economically beneficial investments are in energy e�ciency and grid tied solar for homes and businesses. The author questions the rationale for remotely developed solar power if it requires the installation of costly new power lines to bring the power to the market. The article relies on the cost of electricity in Wisconsin and is in response to the approval of the new Badger-Coulee line by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.

Critics point out that investments in energy e�ciency, local power and load management would directly beneﬁt local economies providing jobs and retaining energy dollars in the community. John Farrell, Director of Energ y Democracy at the Institute for Local SelfReliance, has run a video series addressing whether energy remains a natural monopoly. The issue was debated roughly 100 years ago and the idea of a natural monopoly won out. It was seen as more economical that those managing the electric grid would be the only ones allowed to do it in a certain geographic area. Farrell and his guest Scott Hempling question whether that assumption

makes sense today. Solar panels on roofs, microgrids for neighborhoods, electrical storage on many scales and demand response technologies can support local energy independence. Community solar approaches are available and increasingly cost e�ective. We mentioned a similar idea to a former Illinois governor who indicated the issue was settled over 100 years ago and dismissed the idea. But with today’s technological options the idea should be considered as it could accelerate the transition to a cleaner, safer system of generating and distributing electrical power in communities.

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California fires bring more chopper rescues, power shutoffs By Marcio Jose Sanchez and Christopher Weber Associated Press

SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Helicopters rescued more people from wildfires Tuesday as flames chewed through bonedry California after a scorching Labor Day weekend that saw a dramatic airlift of more than 200 people and ended with the state’s largest utility cutting power to 172,000 customers to try to prevent more blazes. Rescue helicopters pulled dozens of people from the Sierra National Forest through the morning, the California National Guard said. California has already set a record with 2 million acres (809,000 hectares) burned this year, and the worst part of the wildfire season is just beginning. The previous record was set just two years ago and included the deadliest wildfire in state history, which swept through the community of Paradise and killed 85 people. That 2018 blaze was started by power lines amid strong winds and tinder-dry conditions. Liability from billions of dollars in claims from that and other fires forced the Pacific Gas & Electric utility to seek bankruptcy protection. To guard against new disasters, the company last year began preemptive power shutoffs when fire conditions are exceptionally dangerous. That’s the situation now in Northern California, where high and dry winds are expected until Wednesday. PG&E said it has learned from past problems and will seek this year to make the outages “smaller in size, shorter in length and smarter for customers.” More than 14,000 firefighters are battling more than two dozen fires around the state. Two of the three largest blazes in state history are burning in the San Francisco Bay Area. California was not alone: Hurricaneforce winds and high temperatures kicked up wildfires across parts of the Pacific Northwest over the holiday weekend, burning hundreds of thousands of acres and mostly destroying the small town of Malden in eastern Washington. In Southern California, fires burned in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego counties, and the forecast called for the arrival of the region’s notorious Santa Ana winds. The U.S. Forest Service on Monday decided to close all eight national forests in the region and to shutter campgrounds statewide. “Existing fires are displaying extreme fire behavior. New fire starts are likely. Weather conditions are worsening, and we simply do not have enough resources

to fully fight and contain every fire,” said Randy Moore, a forester for the Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest region that covers California. Lynne Tolmachoff, spokeswoman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire, said it’s “unnerving” to have reached a record for acreage burned so soon. September and October usually are the worst months for fires because vegetation has dried out and high winds are more common. While the two mammoth San Francisco Bay Area fires were largely contained after burning for three weeks, firefighters struggled to corral several other major blazes ahead of the expected winds. Evacuation orders were expanded to more mountain communities Monday as the so-called Creek Fire burned through the Sierra National Forest in Central California. It was one of many recent major fires that displayed terrifyingly swift movement. The fire advanced 15 miles (24 kilometers) in a single day during the weekend. Since starting Friday from an unknown cause, it has burned 212 square miles (549 square kilometers). Forty-five homes and 20 other structures were confirmed destroyed so far. Debra Rios wasn’t home Monday when the order came to evacuate her hometown of Auberry, just northeast of Fresno. Sheriff’s deputies went to her ranch property to pick up her 92-year-old mother, Shirley MacLean. They reunited at an evacuation center. “I hope like heck the fire doesn’t reach my little ranch,” Rios said. “It’s not looking good right now. It’s an awfully big fire.” Mountain roads saw a steady stream of cars and trucks leaving the community of about 2,300 on Monday afternoon. Firefighters working in steep terrain saved the tiny town of Shaver Lake from flames that roared down hillsides toward a marina. About 30 houses were destroyed in the remote hamlet of Big Creek, resident Toby Wait said. “About half the private homes in town burned down,” he said. “Words cannot even begin to describe the devastation of this community.” A school, church, library, historic general store and a major hydroelectric plant were spared in the community of about 200 residents, Wait told the Fresno Bee. Sheriff’s deputies went door to door to make sure residents complied with evacuation orders. Officials hoped to keep the fire from pushing west toward Yosemite National Park. Early Tuesday, California National Guard and Navy helicopters rescued 13 people

from the China Peak area and 22 from Lake Edison and flew them to Fresno, the Guard said. Late in the morning, a twin-rotor CH-47 Chinook landed with 46 more people and four dogs from Lake Edison. On Saturday, National Guard rescuers in two military helicopters airlifted 214 people to safety after flames trapped them in a wooded camping area near Mammoth Pool Reservoir. Twelve people were hospitalized, two of them with seriously injuries. One of the Southern California fires

closed mountain roads in Angeles National Forest and forced the evacuation of the historic Mount Wilson Observatory. Late Monday night, the Los Angeles County Fire Department told residents of Duarte, Bradbury and Monrovia near the forest to get ready for a possible evacuation. Cal Fire said the so-called El Dorado Fire in San Bernardino County started Saturday morning when a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device was used by a couple to reveal their baby’s gender.

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Government Notices n n n NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF ROCKFORD TOWNSHIP Rockford Township hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period of April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020 has been made, and that a report of such audit dated July 20, 2020 performed by Wipfli LLP has been filed with the County Clerk of Winnebago, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. The full report of the audit is available for public inspection at the Winnebago County Clerk’s Office at 404 Elm Street, Suite 104 Rockford, IL 61101 during regular business hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday except for holidays. 20032R TRRT 9/9 n n n LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education, School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, will receive on or before 2:00 PM (CDST), Thursday, October 1, 2020 sealed submittals for IFB 21-02 Electronic Message Boards, terms to be in accordance with specifications which may be reviewed at the Board of Education Office, 501 Seventh St., 6th floor conference room, Rockford, Illinois. All names of offerors submitting will be publicly read at that time and place. All offers submitted shall be valid for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the date of set for receipt of offers. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Package request forms are available on the District’s website, rps205. com. Vendors registered with DemandStar.com can download packages at no cost from their web-site – www.Demandstar.com. Dated this 9th day of September 2020, Board of Education in and for the School District of Rockford, Illinois. Dane Youngblood Director of Purchasing 20033R TRRT 9/9 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com. The Rockford Park District invites qualified contractors to bid on Keye-Mallquist Park renovation located at 1702 11th St., Rockford, IL 61104. The work scope includes renovation of the existing building and park construction. Building renovation work includes roofing, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical. Park construction includes site demolition, site grading, storm water drainage, asphalt paving, pavement striping, concrete flatwork, playground equipment and surfacing installation, fencing, site furnishings, sports equipment, landscaping, and turf establishment. This project is being financed, in part, with funds from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, “Open Space Lands Acquisition & Development” (OSLAD) grant program. 3) The local sponsor shall encourage 1) “minority” business firms to submit bids on the approved project and 2) successful contract bidders to utilize minority businesses as subcontractors for supplies, equipment, services, and construction. Bids will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 (Purchasing Dept (815) 969-4062). The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in

the best interest of the Park District. Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). Bid No. Keye-Mallquist Park Renovation Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 10:00 a.m., Keye-Mallquist Park, 1702 11th St., Rockford, IL 61104 Bid Opening: Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 2:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Jack Armstrong, Secretary 20034R TRRT 9/9 n n n PRE-FILING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Village of Cherry Valley, 806 E. State Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016, will be open from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday – Thursday and 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, December 14, 2020 through December 21, 2020, for the purpose of accepting candidate petitions for the Consolidated Election to be held on April 6, 2021, for the following offices: Village President; 4-year term Trustee; 2-year term Trustee; 4-year term Trustee; 4-year term Trustee; 4-year term Candidates may circulate petitions beginning September 22, 2020. Filing dates are December 14 through December 21, 2020. 20035R TRRT 9/9

Public Notices 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 hauling business in said County and State under the name of A’s Lawn & Haul Service at the following post office addresses: 332 Ridgeview Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nicholas A. Smith SIGNED: Nicholas A. Smith 8/20/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 11990R TRRT 9/9 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a landscaping and trash out business in said County and State under the name of Focus Vision Aesthetics at the following post office addresses: 2425 Rural St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kyrie Brewington SIGNED: Kyrie Brewington 8/5/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 11991R TRRT 9/9 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 consulting services to various manufacturing sectors of steel & metals business in said

County and State under the name of Alaa Consulting Services at the following post office addresses: 5383 Pepper Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alaa A. Odeh SIGNED: Alaa A. Odeh 8/20/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 11992R TRRT 9/9 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 concrete business in said County and State under the name of Amazing Concrete by Design at the following post office addresses: 1716 Vermont St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: George Howe SIGNED: George Howe 8/21/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 11994R TRRT 9/9 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 real estate purchasing and rental business in said County and State under the name of No Worries Property Solutions at the following post office addresses: 5272 Cunningham Rd., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jennifer Ferris SIGNED: Jennifer Ferris 8/20/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 11996R TRRT 9/9 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a online digital photos business in said County and State under the name of Love Life Letter at the following post office addresses: 3412 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mary Hampilos SIGNED: Mary Hampilos 8/21/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 11997R TRRT 9/9 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 and catering business in said County and State under the name of Jerk Chicken & More. Make it Make Sense 100 at the following post office addresses: 2608 Cameron Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bobbi Roser SIGNED: Bobbi Roser 8/25/20 Subscribed and sworn (or

affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 11998R TRRT 9/9 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing and accessory resale business in said County and State under the name of Blac Reflection at the following post office addresses: 4026 Auburn St., Apt. 112, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tasha M. Day SIGNED: Tasha M. Day 8/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20021R TRRT 9/16 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 environmental remediation business in said County and State under the name of Fresh Start Environmental at the following post office addresses: 4873 Fenwick Close, Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Francesco A. Collura SIGNED: Francesco A. Collura 8/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20022R TRRT 9/16 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 commercial photography & video studio & service business in said County and State under the name of Hans Rupert Photo/Motion at the following post office addresses: 317 Mulberry St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Hans Rupert Vittinghoff SIGNED: Hans Rupert Vittinghoff 8/28/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20023R TRRT 9/16 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 child care business in said County and State under the name of The Kingdom at the following post office addresses: 3804 Seward Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tracy Tribble SIGNED: Tracy Tribble 8/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20024R TRRT 9/16 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a financial advisory business in said County and State under the name of Studio Wealth Advisory Group at the following post office addresses: 6870 Rote Rd., Suite 102, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: David M. Boccignone SIGNED: David M. Boccignone 8/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20025R TRRT 9/16 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 organic free-range meat chicken farm business in said County and State under the name of Schoeneweiss Farms at the following post office addresses: 6401 Montague Rd., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christopher R. Schoeneweiss SIGNED: Christopher R. Schoeneweiss 8/20/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20026R TRRT 9/16 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a mobile notary and loan signing business in said County and State under the name of 815 Notary at the following post office addresses: 5347 Wilderness Trl., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Barbara L. Foster SIGNED: Barbara L. Foster 8/28/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Ashley Try, Deputy Clerk 20027R TRRT 9/16 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 youth organization mentor motivate the youth of Rockford business in said County and State under the name of The Wright Way Youth Program at the following post office addresses: 607 West State St., Studio B., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lester Wright SIGNED: Lester Wright 9/1/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20030R TRRT 9/16 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Sandra Berg, DECEASED. 20 P 251 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named

decedent. Letters of office were issued to Donna Orlowski, 5606 West Pershing Road, Cicero, Illinois 60804, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Terrence E. Davey, Malman Law, 205 West Randolph Street, Suite 610, Chicago, Illinois 60606. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before March 9, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp. Terrence E. Davey Malman Law 205 West Randolph Street, Suite 610 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)629-0099 I3155566 P20031R TRRT 9/23 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS YATMARIE FIGUEROA MARTINEZ, Petitioner, v. ANGEL J. NAVARRO CAMACHO, Respondent. Case No: 2020 F 301 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION YOU, ANGEL J. NAVARRO CAMACHO, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that this case has been commenced in this Court and is pending against you asking for allocation of parental responsibilities and other relief. UNLESS YOU FILE YOUR Response or otherwise file your Appearance in this case in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101 before October 6, 2020, or appear via Zoom in virtual courtroom Courtroom 459 of the Winnebago County Courthouse, Meeting ID #848 3923 9238 or via telephone, (312) 626-6799, or (646) 558-8656, or (346) 248-7799 on October 6, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THIS COMPLAINT. Prepared by: Alexis Simmons, The Law Offices of Alexis M.K. Simmons, LLC, 124 N Water St, Ste 206, Rockford, IL 61107, (815) 570-9662, alexis@simmonslaw.org. 20037R TRRT 9/23 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 housekeeper, general maintenance, cleaning business

in said County and State under the name of Nataly’s Cleaning Services at the following post office addresses: 1824 Elm St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nataly Castaneda SIGNED: Nataly Castaneda 8/24/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20014R TRRT 9/16 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 products business in said County and State under the name of Styles by Candace at the following post office addresses: 1912 Belmont Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Candace Henderson SIGNED: Candace Henderson 8/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20015R TRRT 9/16 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 clothing business in said County and State under the name of SheeHustles Clothing at the following post office addresses: 6699 Rolling Hedge Ln., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ericka Davis SIGNED: Ericka Davis 8/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20016R TRRT 9/16 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a remodeling: flooring, carpet, tile and painting business in said County and State under the name of Garpor Remodeling at the following post office addresses: 5422 Nicholas Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Porfirio Garcia Hernandez SIGNED: Porfirio Garcia Hernandez 8/26/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20017R TRRT 9/16 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 non profit org business in said County and State under the name of Success in the City at the following post office addresses: 941 Minns Dr., Apt. 4, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dolethea Hollins

SIGNED: Dolethea Hollins 8/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20018R TRRT 9/16 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 apparel basic clothing brand business in said County and State under the name of Original Form at the following post office addresses: 941 Minns Dr., Apt. 4, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dolethea Hollins SIGNED: Dolethea Hollins 8/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20019R TRRT 9/16 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing and accessories business in said County and State under the name of J’s Kutiez at the following post office addresses: 235 Royal Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tabaika Robinson SIGNED: Tabaika Robinson 8/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20020R TRRT 9/16 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: JOSEPH MICHAEL OTTOWITZ Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-0000635 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Joseph Michael Ottowitz to the new name of: Ireland Inez Ottowitz. The court date will be held: on October 22, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Joseph Michael Ottowitz Current Name 20002R TRRT 9/16 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: STEVEN MICHAEL STERLING Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-534 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Steven Michael Sterling to the new name of: Elizabeth Kwinn Ivy Sterling. The court date will be held: on October 22, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Steven Michael Sterling Current Name 20003R TRRT 9/16

September 9, 2020 The Rock River Times. n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: SERENITY MICHELLE KAY SEGUNDO Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-609 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Serenity Michelle Kay Segundo to the new name of: Serenity Michelle Kay Williams. The court date will be held: on October 15, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Serenity Segundo Current Name 20000R TRRT 9/16 n n n State of Illinois In the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit Winnebago County In re the Estate of: Craig M. Gorkowski, Deceased. Case No. 2020–P–271 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Craig M. Gorkowski of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on August 26, 2020 to Lindsey Gorkowski, 124 NE 3rd Street, Satellite Beach, FL 32937, whose attorney is Stephen M. Langley, P.O. Box 1384, Rockford, IL 61105. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court or with the representative, or both, on or before March 2, 2021, which date is not less than 6 months from the date of the first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and the attorney within 10 days after it is filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with the e-filing service provider, Odyssey. Visit https://illinois. tylerhost.net/ofsweb to register for an Odyssey account. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, contact the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk’s Office. Dated: September 2, 2020. Prepared by: Stephen M. Langley – ARDC # 6280430 Law Office of Stephen M. Langley, P.C. Attorney for Lindsey Gorkowski P.O. Box 1384 Rockford, IL 61105 (779) 774-9951 AttorneyLangley@yahoo.com 20001R TRRT 9/16 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RIGOBERTO NUNEZ, Deceased. CASE NO. 2020-P-289 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of RIGOBERTO NUNEZ. Letters of Office were issued on August 12, 2020 to ULISES NUNEZ, 104 W. Big Horn Drive, Hainesville, IL 60073, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Erin E. Walsh, 1707 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 2, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors,

if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED: August 26, 2020 ULISES NUNEZ, Independent Executor Attorney Erin E. Walsh Attorney for Estate ZIMMERMAN & WALSH, LLP 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 399-1400 20004R TRRT 9/16 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CHARLES SCHIRO and LORRE SCHIRO, Petitioners, vs. SAMANTHA NICOLE ZIEMIANIN, a Minor, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and the ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, a Duly Licensed Child Welfare Agency, Respondents. CASE NO: 2020 AD 106 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 19th day of August, 2020, 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 6th day of October, 2020 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, Jugment or Decree entered. Dated at Loves Park, Illinois this 25th day of August, 2020. Thomas Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #2463105 Attorney at Law 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 (815) 654-3060 20005R TRRT 9/16 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: BOBBY FRANK BROOKINS (Christian Name) Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-603 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Bobby Frank Brookins (Christian Name) to the new name of: Bobby Frank Brookins El (Muslim Name). The court date will be held: on October 8, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Bobby Brookins Current Name 20006R TRRT 9/16 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF

COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: SANDRA YVONNE SHOOK Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-389 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Sandra Yvonne Shook to the new name of: Sandra Yvonne Hernandez. The court date will be held: on October 7, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Sandra Shook Current Name 20029R TRRT 9/16 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing line selling clothes business in said County and State under the name of Self-Made Apparel at the following post office addresses: 212 N. Oak Knolls Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nicholas Clark II SIGNED: Nicholas Clark II 8/25/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20007R TRRT 9/16 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 repair business in said County and State under the name of Ghareeb Auto Services at the following post office addresses: 10362 Product Dr., Building 2, Unit D, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ibrahim Ghareeb; Bader Ghareeb SIGNED: Ibrahim Ghareeb 8/25/20 SIGNED: Bader Ghareeb 8/25/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20008R TRRT 9/16 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 private, corporate, charity/fundraising events business in said County and State under the name of Studio VI at the following post office addresses: 1226 Willow Grove, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Terrinaka Weltle SIGNED: Terrinaka Weltle 8/26/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20009R TRRT 9/16 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 repair business in said County and State under the name of I Can Fix That at the following post office addresses: 2106 School St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Shaun Williams SIGNED: Shaun Williams 8/25/20

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20010R TRRT 9/16 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, grass & snow remover, litter picker up, window & door boarding out business in said County and State under the name of Empire Lawn Care Service at the following post office addresses: 2816 Cameron Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lena Starnes SIGNED: Lena Starnes 8/11/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20011R TRRT 9/16 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 local subscription box service business in said County and State under the name of Simply Local at the following post office addresses: 1120 Broadie St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Stephanie Mains SIGNED: Stephanie Mains 8/26/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20012R TRRT 9/16 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 serum/candles business in said County and State under the name of Chrissy’s Love Light at the following post office addresses: 725 Soper Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Billie Tillman SIGNED: Billie Tillman 8/26/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20013R TRRT 9/16 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS IN RE THE PARENTAGE OF: ALYSSA K. VICENCIO, Petitioner, And TIMOTHY WAINWRIGHT, Respondent. CASE NO. 2020 F 419 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent TIMOTHY WAINWRIGHT that petitioner ALYSSA K. VICENCIO has caused to be filed a Petition to Establish Parentage and Sole Allocation of Parental Responsibilities 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 October 9, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

/s/ ALYSSA K. VICENCIO, Petitioner 20036R TRRT 9/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: VALORI SKYE BARTHOLOMEW Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-612 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Valori Skye Bartholomew to the new name of: Jadin Trystan-Skye Bartholomew. The court date will be held: on October 14, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Valori Skye Bartholomew Current Name 20038R TRRT 9/23 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 E-commerce business in said County and State under the name of Tris’El Bundles at the following post office addresses: 401 S. Main St., #1133, Rockford, IL 61105; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Patricia Dismuke SIGNED: Patricia Dismuke 8/31/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20040R TRRT 9/23 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 law firm business in said County and State under the name of Rockford Family Law at the following post office addresses: 124 N. Water St., #304, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: James O. Teeter, Jr. SIGNED: James O. Teeter, Jr. 9/1/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20041R TRRT 9/23 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 repair business in said County and State under the name of RPM Auto Care at the following post office addresses: 1615 Kilburn Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Eleazar Perez-Martinez SIGNED: Eleazar Perez-Martinez 9/2/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20042R TRRT 9/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a landscaping

business in said County and State under the name of Hermosillo Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 5035 Welsh Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Luis Hermosillo SIGNED: Luis Hermosillo 9/1/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20043R TRRT 9/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a remodeling business in said County and State under the name of Pizman at the following post office addresses: 1127 Ferguson St., Apt. #2, Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Maria G. Guzman; Nicolas O. Pizano SIGNED: Maria G. Guzman 8/26/20 SIGNED: Nicolas O. Pizano 8/26/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20044R TRRT 9/23 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 internet business from my home selling handmade and retail fashions business in said County and State under the name of Sky’s Limit at the following post office addresses: 1000 Chamberlain St., Suite 407, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Andrea R. Lewis SIGNED: Andrea R. Lewis 9/3/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20045R TRRT 9/23 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 manufacturing and general machine shop services business in said County and State under the name of Goodnites Services at the following post office addresses: 15402 South Bluff Rd., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nicholas B. Goodnite SIGNED: Nicholas B. Goodnite 8/21/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of August, A.D. 2020. Maurine J. Lock, Notary Public My Commission Expires 10/16/2020 20046R TRRT 9/23 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 business in said County and State under the name of Soul & Foods at the following post office addresses: 709 Cambridge Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real

full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Henry Goldsmith SIGNED: Henry Goldsmith 9/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20047R TRRT 9/23 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 snack, beverage and crafts business in said County and State under the name of Culture Shack at the following post office addresses: 1240 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Charles Kerr; Tekle Kerr SIGNED: Charles Kerr 9/4/20 SIGNED: Tekle Kerr 9/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20048R TRRT 9/23 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS (ADDITION OF NAME) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 34324 On the 21st day of August, A.D. 2018, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: Heidel Haus Custom Apparel & Design at the following address(es): 8032 Harvest Hill Dr., Roscoe, IL 61073. On the 4th day of September, A.D. 2020, 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: Julie Heidel SIGNED: Julie Heidel 9/4/20 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 4th day of September A.D. 2020. Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20049R TRRT 9/9 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS WITHDRAWAL OF NAME(S) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 34324 On the 21st day of August, A.D. 2018, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: Heidel Haus Custom Apparel & Design at the following address(es): 8032 Harvest Hilll Dr., Roscoe, IL 61073. On the 4th day of September, A.D. 2020, the following person or persons ceased doing business under the above assumed name and have no further connection with or financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Stephen Heidel SIGNED: Stephen Heidel 9/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 4th day of September A.D. 2020. Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20050R TRRT 9/9 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 contracting/remodeling business in said County and State under the name of All For Him Remodeling at the following post office addresses: 4221 Coventry Close, Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Angela Roach SIGNED: Angela Roach 8/31/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20052R TRRT 9/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: REGINALD W. JACKSON, Petitioner, vs. PARITA JACKSON, Respondent. Case No. 2020D471 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent PARITA JACKSON that Petitioner REGINALD W. JACKSON 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 October 9, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Reginald W. Jackson, Petitioner 20051R TRRT 9/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE INTEREST OF SAMUEL ROBERT CASSENS, A Minor, CONNIE C. ARNOLD and JOSEPH W. ARNOLD, Petitioners, vs. SAMUEL ROBERT CASSENS, and ISRAEL MICHAEL BALDERAS, Respondents. CASE NO. 2020 AD 86 ADOPTION NOTICE IN THE MATTER of the Petition for the Adoption of Samuel Robert Cassens, a male child. To: ISRAEL MICHAEL BALDERAS TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Adoption was filed int he Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a minor child named Samuel Robert Cassens f/k/a Samuel Robert Balderas. NOW, therefore, unless you ISRAEL MICHAEL BALDERAS file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 108, in the Winnebago County Courthouse, located at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, on or before the 30th day of September, 2020, a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment entered in accordance with the request of said Petition. Date: Sept. 2, 2020 /s/ Thomas A. Klein THOMAS A. KLEIN, CLERK OF COURT Deputy Clerk PREPARED BY: Joseph B. Kosek, ARDC # 6193937 Attorney at Law 405 West State Street Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone Number: 815/962-1910 Joseph@JBKoseklaw.com 20039R TRRT 9/23

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff, vs. FELISA COLLAZOS; TORY GREY; CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO.; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 799 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, October 1, 2020 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTH END ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 24 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-14-404-015. Commonly known as 1406 LATHAM PL, ROCKFORD, IL 61103. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Mr. Edgar J. Ortega at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 17-12594 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3154659 P11968R TRRT 9/9 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: MICHAEL HAZELO, Deceased. CASE NO. 2020-P-297 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MICHAEL HAZELO. Letters of Office were issued on the 11th day of August, 2020, to SUSAN PENCE, 2333 10th Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104, 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 February 26, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3)

months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: August 19, 2020 By: /s/ George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos — ARDC #6210622 HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 308 West State Street, Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-962-0044 Fax: 815-962-6250 georgehamp@aol.com 11970R TRRT 9/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: MICHAEL T. GIVENS, Petitioner, vs. ROBYN L. GIVENS, Respondent. Case No. 2019 D 696 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE is hereby given to the Respondent, ROBYN L. GIVENS, that the Petitioner, MICHAEL T. GIVENS, has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE in the above-captioned cause of action in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois. In the event Robyn L. Givens shall fail to file a response to the Petition in the above action or otherwise file an appearance therein in said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 West State Street, Room 108, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 25th day of September, 2020, a default may be entered against Robyn L. Givens at any time after that day for a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage and in accordance with the relief requested in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The attorney of record for the Petitioner is Robert E. Canfield, 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704, Rockford, IL 61108. Dated this 20th day of August, 2020 Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of Court Robert E. Canfield (ARDC # 3122943) 1111 S. Alpine Road Suite 704 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 968-7200 canfieldmckenna@gmail.com service.canfieldlawoffice@gmail. com for service of documents only 11972R TRRT 9/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS L. ALBERTS, Deceased CASE NO. 2020 P 200 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of THOMAS W. ALBERTS, who died on May 13, 2020. Letters of Office were issued on June 25, 2020 to Tammie L. Alberts, of 218 Huron Rd., Machesney Park, IL, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Michael J. Smith, of 4615 East State

Street, Suite 101, Rockford, Illinois. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before February 26, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 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 her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: August 20, 2020 /s/ Tammie L. Alberts Independent Administrator 11974R TRRT 9/9 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 MARTHA L. SATTER, Deceased. Case No. 2020-P-305 Date Will Filed: August 7, 2020 Will Number: 20-W-476 CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARTHA L. SATTER. Letters of Office were issued on August 14, 2020, to MICHAEL S. SATTER, whose address is 3325 N. Spielman Road, Pecatonica, Illinois 61063, as Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorney of record for the estate is Anthony R. Phelps of Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims may be filed on or before February 26, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, with the Independent Executor, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorney for the Estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 24th day of August, 2020. Michael S. Satter, Independent Executor of the Estate of Martha L. Satter, deceased BY: RENO & ZAHM LLP /s/ Anthony R. Phelps Anthony R. Phelps, one of its attorneys RENO & ZAHM, LLP Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 Phone: (815) 987-4050 Fax: (815) 987-4092 arp@renozahm.com 11975R TRRT 9/9 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION Estate of Rebecca Lee Stone, Deceased.

Case No. 20-P-188 Will File. 15-W-761 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to creditors of Rebecca Lee Stone Estate of the death of the above-named Decedent on July 5, 2015. Letters of Office were issued to Petrina Castellanos, c/o Attorney Ami Lynn Orava, 611 E. Grand Ave, Ste. C, 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 February 26, 2021, 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: Tre Foundation Attorney for: Executor Address: 611 E. Grand Ave., Ste. C City & Zip: Beloit, WI 53511 Telephone: 262-729-7779 Atty. No.: 6313657 11976R TRRT 9/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PAULA J. CAPRIOLA, Deceased. CASE NO. 2020-P-302 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of PAULA J. CAPRIOLA. Letters of Office were issued on August 6, 2020 to SUMMER A. TYSON, 4950 N. Miller Road, Unit 239, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Erin E. Walsh, 1707 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 26, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 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 her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED: August 20, 2020 SUMMER A. TYSON, Independent Executor Attorney Erin E. Walsh Attorney for Estate ZIMMERMAN & WALSH, LLP 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 399-1400 11977R TRRT 9/9 n n n LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): JOSEPHINE GENOVESE, Case No. 20 P 163 8523 Brainwood Court,, Roscoe, IL 61073

DATE and PLACE OF DEATH:April 20,2020 Winnebago County, Illinois PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of JOSEPHINE GENOVESE, who died on April 20,2020, a resident of 8523 Brainwood Court,, Roscoe, IL 61073. 2. The Representative for the estate is: : Denise Cabrera 9733 Sage Hen Trail, Roscoe, IL 61073. 3. The Attorney for the estate is: Christopher J. Taylor, P.O. Box 72 Oswego, IL 60543. 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 11, 2021. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. 5 On May 19, 2020, an Order Appointing the Representative was entered. 6. Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Article VI 5/6-21 (755 ILCS 5/6/21). 7. Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1). 8.The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminate independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). Signature of Executor /s/ Denise Cabrera Published in Rock River Times Aug. 26, Sep.. 2, and Sep. 9, 2020, posted 08/26/2020 11978R TRRT 9/9 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: JESSE LEE ALLEN SR, Deceased. CASE NO. 2020-P-258 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JESSE LEE ALLEN SR., Letters of Office were issued on July 10, 2020 to Recha Sofolawe who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Thomas G. Ruud, Thomas G. Ruud & Associates, P.C., 318 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 26, 2021 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representative

and to her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: August 21, 2020 /s/ RECHA SOFOLAWE Executor Prepared by: Thomas G. Ruud #6188190 Thomas G. Ruud & Associates, P.C. Attorney for the Estate 318 North 1st Street Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 961-9100 Tgrlaw@aol.com 11979R TRRT 9/9 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: LORETTA LYNN FARRIS, Petitioner, vs. MATTHEW SHANE FARRIS, Respondent. Case No. 2019D777 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent MATTHEW SHANE FARRIS that Petitioner LORETTA LYNN FARRIS 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 September 28, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Loretta Lynn Farris, Petitioner 11980R TRRT 9/9 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a sewer and drain cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Reliable Sewer and Drain at the following post office addresses: 6101 Mission Tr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeffery Bellars; Cody Moore SIGNED: Jeffery Bellars 8/12/20 SIGNED: Cody Moore 8/12/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 11981R TRRT 9/9 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 mowing business in said County and State under the name of Kitty’s Kutz at the following post office addresses: 1207 Montague St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Katherine Moore-Cowan SIGNED: Katherine Moore-Cowan 8/14/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 11982R TRRT 9/9 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a media service business in said County and State under the name of Cameron Isaiah at the following post office addresses: 935 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting

or transacting such business are as follows: Cameron I. Anderson SIGNED: Cameron I. Anderson 8/18/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 11983R TRRT 9/9 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a lawn care & snow removal business in said County and State under the name of Melvin’s Lawn Care at the following post office addresses: 1257 Rose Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Melvin Adams SIGNED: Melvin Adams 8/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 11984R TRRT 9/9 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing business specializing in women’s apparel business in said County and State under the name of Bzuri at the following post office addresses: 6327 Wicklow Close, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kevin Bruce SIGNED: Kevin Bruce 8/24/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 11985R TRRT 9/9 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 Treats vendor business in said County and State under the name of Tressa’s Tasty Treats at the following post office addresses: 814 Royal Ave., Apt. 2, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tressa Mosley SIGNED: Tressa Mosley 8/19/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 11986R TRRT 9/9 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a mobile welding business in said County and State under the name of Steve’s Mobile Welding at the following post office addresses: 418 Kennon Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Steven J. Rodriguez SIGNED: Steven J. Rodriguez 8/20/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of August, A.D. 2020. Jodi Holcomb, Notary Public My Commission Expires 03/06/23 11987R TRRT 9/9

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 t-shirt and vinyl business in said County and State under the name of DGM Customer Shirts & Vinyl at the following post office addresses: 3527 Azurite Place, Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marti Rodriguez SIGNED: Marti Rodriguez 8/20/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 11988R TRRT 9/9 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Dust and Clean at the following post office addresses: 316 Bayliss Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Eric Fort SIGNED: Eric Fort 8/24/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 11995R TRRT 9/9 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food business selling eggrolls business in said County and State under the name of Rolling With Shirleys at the following post office addresses: 628 N. Winnebago St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Shaneka Smith SIGNED: Shaneka Smith 8/20/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 11993R TRRT 9/9 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 drug testing business in said County and State under the name of Werkplace Mobile Drug Testing at the following post office addresses: 2007 Arthur Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: David Jackson SIGNED: David Jackson 8/19/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of August, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 11989R TRRT 9/9

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   REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff, vs. FELISA COLLAZOS; TORY GREY; CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO.; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND

NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 799 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, October 1, 2020 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 11-14-404-015. Commonly known as 1406 LATHAM PL, ROCKFORD, IL 61103. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for

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Death Notices Robert Miller 61 Rockford 8/31/2020 Loren Rich 77 Rockford 8/31/2020 David Van Blaricom 71 Rockford 8/31/2020 Dennis Vallem 65 Machesney Park 8/31/2020 John Hansel 75 Rockford 8/31/2020 John Strait 76 Rockford 8/31/2020 Earl VanDenBroeke 92 Rockford 8/31/2020 John Pritz 94 Rockford 9/1/2020 Edna Blue 64 Rockford 9/1/2020 Irving Perala 94 Rockford 9/1/2020 Jean Glauert 93 Rockford 9/1/2020 Judith Truitt 71 Rockford 9/1/2020 Daniel Winter 75 Rockford 9/1/2020 Marguerite Day 65 Rockford 9/1/2020 Donald Davis 73 Rockford 9/1/2020 David Shurley 71 Rockford 9/1/2020 Raymond James 96 Rockford 9/2/2020 Evelyn Mitchell 85 Rockford 9/2/2020 Tennyerson Conner 93 Rockford 9/2/2020 Eleanor Cockrell 73 Machesney Park 9/2/2020 Charles Prorok 69 Rockford 9/2/2020 Marilyn Lyle 87 Rockford 9/3/2020 Betty Sein 88 Rockford 9/3/2020 Barton Tack 57 Rockford 9/3/2020 Benjimin Raymer 37 Rockford 9/3/2020 Caroline Swale 93 Durand 9/3/2020 William Fansler 81 Rockford 9/3/2020 Theresa Laloggia 92 Rockford 9/4/2020 Ronald Roberts 78 Machesney Park 9/4/2020 Jagwan Singh 71 Rockford 9/4/2020 Ethel Key 71 Rockford 9/4/2020 John Stender 85 Durand 9/4/2020 Sandra Burrington 69 Rockford 9/4/2020 Barbara Cagle 72 Rockford 9/4/2020 Michael Dohm 66 Rockton 9/4/2020 Joseph Horst 56 Rockford 9/5/2020 Michael Mason 67 Rockford 9/5/2020 John Hunt 83 Loves Park 9/5/2020 Gerald DeWalt Sr. 87 Loves Park 9/6/2020 Thomas Ledesma 66 Rockford 9/6/2020 Mildrene Wright 76 Rockford 9/6/2020 Carolyn Kavadias 74 South Beloit 9/6/2020 Carolyn Hines 63 Rockford 9/6/2020 Kadine Vekiri 83 Rockford 9/6/2020 Rodney Hanson 77 Rockford 9/6/2020 Alice Pierce 87 Machesney Park 9/7/2020 Mary Lamarca 93 Rockford 9/7/2020 Roy Carter 91 Rockford 9/7/2020 Darrell Dillard 72 Rockford 9/7/2020 Calvin Boyd 63 Rockford 9/7/2020 Brian Modersohn 72 Winnebago 9/7/2020 Dorothy Gutzler 102 Rockford 9/7/2020 Cora Hartzell 73 Rockford 9/7/2020 Patricia Whipple 78 Rockford 9/7/2020 Janice Costello 78 Rockford 9/7/2020 Bobby Tirbble 64 Rockford 9/7/2020 Betty Barnes 90 Rockford 9/7/2020

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Theme: Botany 101

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI

ARIES Your friends may invite you to join them on a weekend get away, or your significant other will take you on a romantic ad venture. A bit of solitude would do you a world of good. TAURUS You’ll be given new responsi bilities at work that will lead to an exciting career opportunity in your field. You should antici pate needing a bit of extra time to complete all your projects. GEMINI Your boss will likely encourage you to sign up for a training pro gram that will open doors to a more promising future, or at least a promotion. A vacation to cele brate is also on the horizon. CANCER September offers you a fresh start. You’ll take the opportunity to thoroughly assess your daily routine and make sure your life style is in line with your values. LEO You’re not always comfortable in a crowd, but it’ll be up to you to plan a largescale event. Some times you need to step out of your comfort zone to be successful. VIRGO You’ll have a lot on your plate at work, with a number of urgent matters to settle at home as well. Don’t hesitate to ask a family member to lend a hand — they’ll be happy to help. LIBRA Loved ones will encourage you to sign up for a weekly activity to help you stay in shape this win ter. The experience would also be great for your selfesteem.

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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6 TO 12, 2020 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

CANCER, LEO AND VIRGO Horoscope

ARIES Your side hustle will be bring you success and may require you to use your artistic talents. Despite a busy schedule, you’ll manage to have fun working out. TAURUS There’s a lot of action in store for you once you regain your en ergy. You’ll need to make seve ral compromises to restore har mony at work and at home. GEMINI This is a great week to relax and unwind. Try to schedule a mas sage or other type of selfcare treatment. It’s important to make some time for yourself. You’ll ap preciate getting a bit of solitude. CANCER There will be throngs of people around this week, and you’ll need to be dressed to the nines. Your elegance will allow you to widen your social circle to include more distinguished individuals. LEO Try to delegate more so you can relieve some of the pressure at work and at home. You’ll find yourself worrying about loved ones, but remember that kids need to be independent sooner or later. VIRGO You’ll find an amazing bargain for a trip, but your busy schedule might stand in the way. You’ll need to be patient and metho dical if you want to successfully make travel plans for the fall. LIBRA Following an unfortunate inci dent, changes to your eating ha bits will improve your mental and physical health. You’ll also bene fit from making a few changes at work. SCORPIO Your love life will be apriority this week, and you’ll experience bliss ful moments with your partner. If you’re single, you may finally meet your soulmate and start planning a future together. SAGITTARIUS You’ll get a much deserved raise, and your leadership skills will be awakened. This could lead to you successfully developing a small athome business, one driven by creativity and imagination. CAPRICORN Your selfesteem will get a ma jor boost. A new wardrobe or hairstyle will help you feel bet ter about yourself and also make you stand out from the crowd. AQUARIUS You’ll want to use your strong sense of style to refresh your home. You might also discover a bit of cash hidden away that you can use to treat yourself. PISCES You’ll express yourself eloquen tly and feel confident speaking about your emotions. You won’t be afraid to take up space and stand out. However, certain people around you could beome jealousy.

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