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73rd Greenwich Village Art Fair Saturday at RAM From Sarah Axelson Rockford Art Museum

The 73rd Greenwich Village Art Fair (GVAF) takes place Saturday, Sept. 18 – rain or shine – on the grounds of Rockford Art Museum (RAM) at Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St., in downtown Rockford, Illinois. The annual outdoor event features 55 juried artists, live music by local musicians, an artisan marketplace, children’s art activities, food trucks, cocktails and more. Established in 1948, Greenwich is the longest running art fair of its kind in the Midwest. Presenting sponsor is Midland States Bank; premier sponsors are the Dean Alan Olson Foundation, Lon + Dick Behr and Cathy + Rob Funderburg. Gates are open 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. Saturday followed by an after-hours party and music event until 9:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children 12 and younger. Tickets are available at the gate (cash

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only). Ticket proceeds help support RAM programs throughout the year. Exhibiting at this year’s fair are 55 artists from across the nation. Types of artwork represented include paintings, jewelry, sculpture, glass, ceramics, textiles, photography, wood, mixed media, and more. Artists compete for awards on the first day of the fair, where their work will be viewed by 2021 Judge April Marque. Awards, including Best of Show and Judge’s Choice awards, will be presented Sat, Sept. 18. List of exhibiting artists at end of article. For the sixth year in row, the Rockford Mass Transit District Trolley bus will transport fairgoers from parking lots off site at no charge (open to close). Special events at the fair include Greenwich After Hours (6–9:30 p.m.) at Burpee Amphitheater featuring music by local favorite, Go Go Torpedo followed by Chicago’s The Steepwater Band, Art Raffle (announced Saturday, with raffle prizes of original artwork donated by 5 exhibiting artists), after-party at Point Bar and Spark Champagne Bar until 8 p.m. and live t-shirt printing of this year’s Greenwich design by Ronin Branding. G r e e n w i c h M a i n St a g e a t t h e Amphitheater at Burpee, features LIVE MUSIC all day by local musicians including Lincoln Flowers, Honey Cellar, Harlan Jefferson, Boom Boom Room and Half Catholic with Go Go Torpedo and The Steepwater Band performing at the AfterHours event. All sets included with fair admission. For the first time this year, local food trucks will be on-site serving everything from bao sandwiches to woodfire pizza. Village Pub will also serve sodas, teas, and LaMonica brands of beer, wine and hard seltzers. Local and regional vendors at the Greenwich Artisan Marketplace this year include Rockford Woodcrafts, Dip’n Good Dips, PRP Wine International, Canine Crunchery, the Rockford Brand, the book “100 Things to do in Rockford Before You Die”, The High and Mighty, AB Face and Body Art and Ronin Branding. Food and drink vendors include We-B-Popp’n Kettle Korn, Citrus Squeezers, Disco Chicken, Ka Bao, Meg’s Daily Grind, That’s My Dawg, Tita’s Local Kitchen and Veebo’s Pizza. Kortman Gallery Point Bar features signature cocktails, mixed drinks and fine wines and, new this year, Kortman Gallery also presents Spark Champagne Bar featuring champagne cocktails. Point Bar hosts GREENWICH AFTER HOURS on Saturday night (6–8 p.m., with a DJ, and cash bar; admission is included with GVAF ticket or is $5 after-hours). Point Bar will have DJs

performing all day on Saturday. The RAM Membership Booth is also located near the entrance, where visitors can easily join the art museum or renew their membership for the upcoming year. 2021 Art Raffle tickets, $5 each or 3 for $10, are available at the GVAF Info Booth. Drawing will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m.; ticketholders need not be present to win. Exhibiting artists who have contributed their artwork for the raffle include Steve Brewster (blown glass), Jeff Methany (painting), Nick Scheuer (hand carved birds), and Stephanie Tantillo (jewelry). Sponsored by TREKK Design Group and J.R. Kortman Center for Design, the Emerging Artist Booth features local emerging artists selected by Kortman Gallery. Kids can make their own take-home art based on this year’s theme “Aliens” at the popular Creations by Kids tent. Hands-on art activities are $1 each, or $5 for all 6. The Creations tent opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. (one hour before the fair closes). While visiting the fair be sure to stop by Rockford Art Museum; several exhibitions are on view including the feature exhibition Technicolor Constellations (through Sept. 26), which features over 50 pieces from the museum’s Modern and Contemporary Collection that tell the fascinating stories of how RAM built a public art collection. Presenting Sponsor: Midland States Bank; Premier Sponsors: Dean Alan Olson Foundation, Lon + Dick Behr, Cathy + Rob Funderburg. Supporting Sponsors: Illinois State Credit Union, Rockford Area Arts Council, Rockford Mass Transit District, TREKK Design Group Contributing Sponsors: Kortman Gallery and J.R. Kortman Center for Design, Perryville Pet Hospital. Award Sponsors include Lon and Dick Behr, Dean Alan Olson Foundation, Gorman & Company, Kortman Gallery and J.R. Kortman Center for Design, Rockford Mutual Insurance, WilliamsMcCarthy LLP, Wipfli, Women’s Art Board of Rockford Art Museum. The 73rd Greenwich Village Art Fair is co-chaired by Jenny Mathews and Tim Stotz and supported by a Steering Committee. GVAF is also staffed by community volunteers throughout the event. Ticket proceeds help support Rockford Art Museum. Learn more at greenwichvillageartfair. com or facebook.com/greenwichvillageartfair, and follow GVAF during the event at instagram.com/greenwichvillageartfair #gvaf2021.

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Tropical Storm Nicholas slows, dumps rain along Gulf Coast By Juan A. Lozana Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicholas slowed to a crawl over the Houston area Tuesday after making landfall earlier as a hurricane, knocking out power to a half-million homes and businesses and dumping more than a foot (30.5 centimeters) of rain along the same area swamped by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Nicholas could potentially stall over storm-battered Louisiana and could bring life-threatening floods across the Deep South over the coming days, forecasters said. Nicholas made landfall early Tuesday on the eastern part of the Matagorda Peninsula and was soon downgraded to a tropical storm. It was about 10 miles (15 kilometers) southeast of Houston, Texas, with maximum winds of 45 mph (75 kph) as of 10 a.m. CDT Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Galveston saw nearly 14 inches (35 centimeters) of rain from Nicholas, the 14th named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, while Houston reported more than 6 inches (15 centimeters) of rain. That’s a fraction of what fell during Harvey, which dumped more than 60 inches (152 centimeters) of rain in southeast Texas over a four-day period. Nicholas is moving so slowly it will dump several inches of rain as it crawls over Texas and southern Louisiana, meteorologists said. This includes areas already struck by Hurricane Ida and devastated last year by Hurricane Laura. Parts of Louisiana are saturated with nowhere for the extra water to go, so it will flood, said University of Miami hurricane researcher Brian McNoldy. “It’s stuck in a weak steering environment,” McNoldy said Tuesday. So while the storm itself may weaken “that won’t stop the rain from happening. Whether it’s a tropical storm, tropical depression or post-tropical blob, it’ll still rain a lot and that’s not really good for that area.” The storm was moving north-northeast at 6 mph (9 kph) and the center of Nicholas was expected to move slowly over southeastern Texas on Tuesday and over southwestern Louisiana on Wednesday. Nicholas, expected to weaken into a tropical depression by Tuesday night, could dump up to 20 inches (51 centimeters) of rain in parts of southern Louisiana. Forecasters said southern Mississippi, southern Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle could see heavy rainfall as well. Much of Texas’ coastline was under a tropical storm warning that included potential flash floods and urban flooding.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said authorities placed rescue teams and resources in the Houston area and along the coast. In Houston, officials worried that heavy rain could inundate streets and flood homes. Authorities deployed high-water rescue vehicles throughout the city and erected barricades at more than 40 locations that tend to flood, Mayor Sylvester Turner said Monday. “This city is very resilient. We know what we need to do. We know about preparing,” said Turner, referencing four major flood events that have hit the Houston area in recent years, including devastating damage from Harvey. Meteorologist Kent Prochazka of the National Weather Service told The Associated Press early Tuesday that Nicholas’ winds downed trees in coastal counties and caused some gas stations to lose awnings. “Right before it made landfall, it abruptly intensified into a hurricane and as it moved inland, the pressures began to rise with it. The winds have relaxed slightly and now we’re getting down into tropical storm force (winds),” he said. More than 500,000 homes and businesses were without power in Texas by midmorning Tuesday, according to the website poweroutage.us that tracks utility reports. Numerous school districts along the Texas Gulf Coast canceled classes Monday and Tuesday because of the storm. The weather threat also closed multiple COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites in the Houston and Corpus Christi areas and forced the cancellation of a Harry Styles concert scheduled for Monday evening in Houston. A tornado or two may be possible Tuesday along the upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coast, according to the weather service. Nicholas brought rain to the same area of Texas that was hit hard by Harvey, which was blamed for at least 68 deaths, including 36 in the Houston area. After Harvey, voters approved the issuance of $2.5 billion in bonds to fund flood-control projects, including the widening of bayous. The 181 projects designed to mitigate damage from future storms are at different stages of completion. McNoldy, the hurricane researcher, said Nicholas is bringing far less rain than Harvey did. “It’s not crazy amounts of rain. It isn’t anything like Hurricane Harvey kind of thing with feet of rain,” McNoldy said. Harvey not only stalled for three days over the same area, it moved a bit back into the

Gulf of Mexico, allowing it to recharge with more water. Nicholas won’t do that, McNoldy said. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency Sunday night, ahead of the storm’s arrival in a state. On Monday, Misty Tran dreaded the thought of Nicholas reaching as far east as her home south of New Orleans in Empire, Louisiana. Ida damaged the roof of Tran’s mobile home. A tarp covers the roof now, Tran said, but it wouldn’t be a match for a even a weak storm. “A tarp can only do so much,” said Tran, helping clean up at a marina where she works. The storm was expected to bring the heaviest rainfall west of where Ida slammed into Louisiana two weeks ago. Ida has been blamed for 86 deaths throughout the United States. Across Louisiana, about 95,000 customers remained without power Tuesday morning, according to poweroutage.us. Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach said via Twitter that only four other years since 1966 have had 14 or more named storms by Sept. 12: 2005, 2011, 2012 and 2020.

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Ex-cops accused of violating Floyd’s rights plead not guilty BY AMY FORLITI ASSOCIATED PRESS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Four former Minneapolis police o�cers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights pleaded not guilty Tuesday to the federal charges against them. A federal grand jury indicted Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao in May for allegedly depriving Floyd of his rights while acting under government authority on May 25, 2020, as Floyd, 46, was held face-down, handcu�ed and not resisting in a restraint that was captured on bystander video. His death led to worldwide protests and calls for change in policing. All four of the men appeared at the hearing remotely via videoconference. Chauvin appeared from a room in the state’s maximum security prison, where

he is serving a 22 1/2-year sentence for murder in Floyd’s death. The other three men appeared remotely alongside their attorneys. Prosecutors and attorneys for the former o�cers are also arguing about 40 pretrial motions on Tuesday. Among them, Kueng and Thao have asked that their federal trials be separated from Chauvin’s, saying they would be unfairly prejudiced if they went to trial alongside him. Lane asked to join that request, which is being opposed by prosecutors. It wasn’t immediately clear if that issue will come up at Tuesday’s hearing, because both sides have agreed the request was premature and have asked to set it aside until more information develops, according to court documents. But U.S. Magistrate Judge Tony Leung indicated at the start of the hearing

that it would be addressed. The federal indictment alleges Chauvin violated Floyd’s right to be free from unreasonable seizure and unreasonable force by a police o�cer. Thao and Kueng are charged with violating Floyd’s right to be free from unreasonable seizure by not intervening to stop Chauvin as he knelt on Floyd’s neck. All four o�cers are also charged with depriving Floyd of his rights when they failed to provide him with medical care. During Floyd’s arrest, he repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe as Chauvin pinned him to the ground. Kueng and Lane helped restrain Floyd; Kueng knelt on Floyd’s back, and Lane held Floyd’s legs, according to evidence in state court. Thao held back bystanders and kept them from intervening during the 9 1/2-minute restraint. The four o�cers were also charged in

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More doesn’t always mean better By Paula Hendrickson Contributor

It’s no secret. I’ve been watching NBC’s Days of our Lives since I was a kid. I was stuck home with the flu and there weren’t nearly as many channels to choose from back then, so before you know it Salem – where the soap is set – almost felt like a second home. Naturally, I was interested to hear that a special limited series, Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, premiered on the NBCUniversal-owned streamer, Peacock. The concept was to show current and former cast members in other cities, and tie the storylines together with a mystery that incorporates a lot of history of the long-running show and has callbacks to a couple of old storylines. The mystery? Recovering several valuable gemstones missing from the

newly-recovered Alamainian Peacock (subtle, huh?) statue, stolen 30 years ago. On paper it sounded great. Having Charles Shaughnessy back as ISA agent Shane Donovan is always a pleasure. And it was obvious that Eileen Davidson had fun reprising her role as the devious Kristen DiMera, especially in a scene where she and her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills co-star Lisa Rinna (back as ISA agent Billie Reed) tossed drinks and tipped over a table. The miniseries gave us a peek into the world one of Salem’s newest and wealthiest residents, Pauline (Jackée Harry), left behind as she takes Abe (James Reynolds), Lani (Sal Stowers) and Eli (Lamon Archey) to her home in Miami; updated us on Carrie and Austin (Christie Clark and Austin Peck) and their life in Zurich; and reunited Chad (Billy Flynn) with his best friends Will

(Chandler Massey) and Sonny (now played by Zach Tinker) at their home in Arizona. That said, a few things made it hard to suspend disbelief. Like, why would Austin ever think Carrie would want him to spend a fortune on an expensive sapphire necklace? Why would anyone believe Ciara (Victoria Konefal) was Princess Greta? Did the writers forget that Ciara is probably 25-30 years younger than Greta would be today? And how did Billie, agent Graham (Peter Porte), and Shane bounce back and forth between Zurich, Miami, New Orleans, and Phoenix so quickly? Soap opera writers are highly skilled at teasing out storylines, but with just five episodes the plotting felt more than a bit uneven. There was a lot of exposition early on, but the writers acknowledged it by having troublemaker Leo Stark (delight-

fully played by Greg Rikaart) flop down on a sofa in the midst of exposition and comment about how confusing it all was. By the final episode it seemed as if the writers realized they actually needed to tie up all the storylines at once, and rushed to toss in a few predictable twists. A few other Salem residents figured into the story, too: Deidre Hall (Marlena), Drake Hogestyn (John), Robert Scott Wilson (Ben), Leann Hunley (Anna), and Thaao Penghlis (Tony). Would I recommend Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem to anyone unfamiliar with the soap? No. But if you’re a Days fan and want to see Chad in a whole new light, or catch up with a few familiar faces, it’s worth checking out. It’s not the best storytelling, but one thing is obvious: the cast seemed to have a lot of fun making it.

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Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park reopens By Charles Herbst Contributor

Eight months behind schedule, Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park has reopened for visitors. The 715-acre park is about 15 miles northwest of Freeport and just north of the Village of Lena. The park was closed for renovations in January 2020 for a what was expected to be 12 months, corresponding to the 2020 calendar year. Like so many construction projects, the rehabilitation of Le-Aqua-Na has been delayed. The park surrounds the 40-acre Lake Le-Aqua-Na, which was created by erecting a dam on Waddam’s Creek. Waddam’s Creek is a small tributary of the Pecatonica River. The park is very hilly and deeply wooded, in contrast to much of Illinois. The road system consists of a loop road around the lake with small branches connecting the entrance and various park facilities. Prior to renovation, these roads had badly deteriorated, and were nearly impassable. The dam creating the lake was found to be leaking and in need of major repair. The lake had been filling with silt, which was damaging the quality of the water and the use of the lake as a fishery. A decision was made to address all of these elements at once. Because of the amount of construction, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources decided to close the park during the construction period. Several other projects were added: A fishing pier with handicapped access, improvements to the beach and a

complete renovation of the campground. Three hairpin turns along the loop road had made it difficult for larger vehicles to negotiate their way to the campground. The roadway was reengineered to eliminate these obstacles. In all, the renovation became a $7 million project involving both state and federal funds. Earlier this month, just before the reopening, I had an opportunity to tour the park: The most striking thing about the park is that the lake is not back yet! The 40-acre lake is now a large puddle. But over the autumn and winter, as rain and snow fall on the watershed, the lake will naturally refill. Brennan Caputo, Natural Resources Specialist for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, explained that, for a lake of only 40 acres, Lake Le-Aqua-Na has a very large upstream catchment basin of about 2000 acres. That should hopefully expedite the lake’s refilling. For now, the lake is largely a meadow that has been exposed to the sunshine for about two years. New fish habitats have been constructed, and after the lake refills, the lake will be restocked, presumably with desirable species like largemouth bass, bluegill, and walleye. In the past, Lake Le-Aqua-Na was known as a good fishing spot, and the hope is that, after rehabilitation, it will regain that prominence. It was a rainy day when I visited. Lake Le-Aqua-Na needs more rainy days, The completely rebuilt and repaved

roads were a welcome contrast to the crumbling old blacktop that was there before reconstruction. The park has also been heavily pruned, but it still retains a heavily-wooded appearance. The haircut looks good, and it should give the park a more polished look when the rest of the work is complete. Although the campground was thinned out, many of the sites are still wooded and have good visual privacy. One doesn’t have the exposed feeling of pitching a tent in an open field. Electrical hookups and showers are available for campers, but there is also a “primitive” campground without those amenities. I did not see any evidence of the beach or new pier on my visit, but presume these will be added in their original locations when water returns to the lake. Nor did I see any of the weirs that will be installed upstream to control silt. Besides the lake, something else is missing: Some signs directing visitors to the park. Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park is a little hard to find if you don’t know to get there, and some signs pointing the way would help. I can understand that, with the park under renovation, the state would be reluctant to post signs to a closed facility. But with the reopening, it’s time, and I hope it won’t be too long before those signs are erected. Is the park ready for your visit? Or should you wait for the lake? It’s a dilemma. There is no question that the park will be more scenic next year when the water returns. But for

now, there is the opportunity to see the contrast, which is an interesting bonus for regular habitués and devotees of the park. I’d missed Lake Le-Aqua-Na, and I was glad to be back! It’s always been one of my favorite parks in the area. For me, Lake Le-Aqua-Na is the place I’ll take a lawn chair and a good book. I’m looking forward to finding a real page turner for a day trip there next summer. The area around Lake Le-Aqua-Na is more rural than around Rock Cut, the Winnebago Forest Preserves or certainly Illinois Beach in Zion. So it’s less crowded, and you can find a pleasant, quiet place to read and occasionally glance out at the lake. Another friend from Nearby Wisconsin used to take his five hounds to the western, sparsely used, back area of the park at an off-hour in the winter so he could let them run at large. Sure it’s verboten, but the dogs didn’t know that, and the six of them had a really good time! With a beach, fishing pier, campground, hiking trails, picnic groves and a playground, there is plenty to do. The park’s hilly, wooded terrain provides a nice ambience, and now, modernized facilities. One of my favorite ways to get to the park is to take Riverside to Kilbourn Avenue in Western Rockford and continue west to Lena on Trask Bridge/Cedarville Road. It’s a relaxing ride on a good road through a rolling, rural topography. There are several good supper clubs in Lena, and it makes a nice day trip. Not a bad candidate for leaf-peeping next month.

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MET GALA

Inside Met Gala, where there’s always someone more famous BY JOCELYN NOVECK ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe had just gotten her beverage at the bar at the edge of the room. She looked back at the throbbing crowd of celebrities packed into the center of the airy Petrie Court, where the Met Gala was holding its cocktail reception. Even for a world-renowned athlete, one’s first Met Gala can be a little intimidating -- whoever you are, it seems, there’s always someone more famous (unless you’re Rihanna, maybe.) Rapinoe looked for a bit, and suddenly said, “Another athlete! I’m going over.” She headed in the direction of NBA star Russell Westbrook. Rapinoe, who made a fashionably patriotic statement in her bright red silk Sergio Hudson pantsuit with a royal blue blouse emblazoned with white stars -she’d gotten the memo that the sartorial theme was American independence -had just been noting the preponderance of big athletes at this particular gala. “We’ve infiltrated,” she said with a grin. Indeed, in the room and nearby were a tournament’s worth of tennis stars — Serena Williams, recent U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez, gala host Naomi Osaka, Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens, and U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu, resplendent in Chanel. Westbrook wasn’t the only NBA luminary -- there was Steph Curry and his wife, Ayesha. Gymnasts were in the house, too: Simone Biles made a memorable entrance in an 88-pound embroidered gown with a huge train carried up the museum steps by six men. And Nia Dennis did an actual gymnastic routine, to music from the Brooklyn United Marching Band. But then, the museum was filled with screen and TV stars, too, and musicians, and luminaries of business and politics. In fact, an evening that had been casually billed as a “mini” gala — with the fullsize gala to return in May — hardly felt “mini” at all, with 400 guests instead of the usual 550 or so. The cocktail reception seemed as packed as always, the mingling just as energetic. Also as energetic: the attention from the crowds outside, packed behind barricades across Fifth Avenue and a block away on Madison, too, several rows deep. At one point, fans had also swarmed outside the Petrie Court’s fulllength windows, hoping for a glimpse and a photo, and forcing museum sta� to quickly move screens to the windows

to block their view. Still, there were reminders that this was no ordinary gala. The most obvious were masks, though few wore them during cocktails. (Guests had been reminded beforehand that masks were required, unless eating or drinking.) Participants were also required to provide proof of vaccination, and to take a rapid PCR test, administered by the museum either the day before or the day of the gala. The smaller size had been a nod to pandemic restrictions, but there was clearly a need to bring in funds to make up for losses incurred in May, when the gala was canceled. (Tickets are estimated at about $35,000 per person.) The Costume Institute raises its own funds, and this gala had been presented as a way of signaling that not only the fashion industry and the Met, but New York itself was back, even as the pandemic still poses huge challenges. And so, museum o�cials, like director Max Hollein, and many guests spoke of the greater importance of the occasion this time, as not merely fashion’s biggest party, but a crucial shot in the arm for New York. Prominent chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson had chosen a group of 10 chefs to provide a plant-based menu, and he spoke passionately of the need to restore the health of the restaurant industry, fashion, Broadway theater and more. “This evening says to the rest of the world that we are back,” Samuelsson said. The contributing chefs were also guests at the gala. “Chefs don’t usually come to this,” said Nasim Alikhani, owner of a Persian restaurant, Sofreh, in Brooklyn. “We’re in the kitchen.” To mark the occasion, she wore a dress with a silk panel bearing a satellite map of her home country, Iran. She and fellow chef Simone Tong, owner of Silver Apricot in the West Village, said they were happy to be included and felt safe, given the strict COVID protocols in place. Fernandez, the Canadian teenager who made a fairytale run to the U.S. Open ﬁnal just as she turned 19, also called the evening an important sign of the city bouncing back. Fernandez had paid eloquent tribute to the city on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, in her runner-up speech Saturday in the arena. It was only after the ﬁnal, Fernandez said at the cocktail reception, that her parents told her she’d been invited to the Met Gala. The invitation had come earlier in the week, but they hadn’t wanted to distract her.

“When they told me, I just had this huge smile on my face and I was so excited,” said Fernandez, who was wearing a blackand-white Carolina Herrera cocktail dress. “I started laughing.” She again praised the city’s spirit. “Whenever I come here I feel electric, with this sense of energy,” she said. Sitting on a bench in the reception was New York congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, taking a break after killing it on the red carpet (actually, beige carpet) with an outﬁt calling for certiﬁcation of the Equal Rights Amendment. Not to be outdone by fellow congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, her junior by four decades who wore a white

gown with the message “Tax the Rich” on the back, Maloney wore a full-length number in su�ragette colors, with sashes reading “Equal Rights for Women.” She was eager to talk about how it was past time for the amendment, which would ban discrimination on the basis of sex, to become law, and she urged the administration to prioritize it. The 75-year-old congresswoman also carried a tambourine that read “ERA YES.” It would have made a great purse, and Maloney said she was going to try to transform it into one. “I’m into fashion with a purpose,” she said.

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Get Your “Cozy Vibes” on in the Rockford Region This Fall By Katryna Kirby Rockford Area CVB

Fall is almost officially here! And during the fall months we all crave cozy vibes like big comfy sweaters, hot lattes and time outdoors so we’ve compiled our top recommendations to check-out this autumn in the Rockford region. Locally-owned Craft + Foster, an online candle company founded by Rockton residents Chad and Melissa Burgess, has perfected the Baked Pumpkin or Harvest Bourbon natural soy candle that you can order online. You can also stop into Candle Crest Soy Candles or One Love Candle & Bath

and stock-up on your favorite fall scents. And if you’re up for venturing outside the city, head to The Workshoppe, located in the Pecatonica Hardware Store, for their Fall Market full of adorable fall décor. While you’re out and about shopping, we invite you to stop into Rockford Roasting Co., Katie’s Cup or Velvet Robot Coffee Lab for a hot latte or maybe a cappuccino. Then head back on and purchase a cozy sweater from b jones in Edgebrook or a trendy scarf from Roxy Carmichael Boutique. Finish your day grabbing the perfect pair of trendy fall boots from The Foot Lodge in Loves Park or Ackerman’s Shoes in Edgebrook.

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Lastly, there are several fall events taking place in the 8-1-5! • September 18 – Greenwich Village Art Fair (@ Rockford Art Museum Campus) • September 18 & 19 – Pec Thing (@ Winnebago County Fairgrounds) • September 20 – Full Moon Hike at Severson Dells Nature Center • September 29 – Fall Color Hikes (@ Hononegah Forest Preserve)

• October 2 – 3 – Cider N’ Cinnamon Arts & Craft Fair (@ Edgebrook Shopping Center) Fall in the Rockford region is one of our favorites! So get outside, shop local and make it to the best fall yet! For more information about these locations and more in the Rockford region, visit GoRockford.com.

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WHEN Friday, September 17 - Sunday, September 19 (various times)

WHEN Saturday, September 18 (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

WHERE Chicago Rockford International Airport - Chronos Aviation, Rockford

WHERE Rockford Art Museum

WHEN Saturday, September 18 - Sunday, September 19 (Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

The North American B-25 Mitchell is a medium bomber from WWII and was used by every branch of the United States military. The restored aircraft will be on display for ground tours, and there will be flights for a fee at certain times as well.

The Greenwich Village Art Fair includes excellent art, food trucks, fun cocktails, kids activities, live music throughout the day and more! This year we will also be presenting a headlining musical act taking stage in the Burpee Museum Amphitheater from 6 9:30 p.m.

WHERE Midway Village Museum, Rockford Visitors to World War II Days engage in elaborate 1940s displays in historical buildings on the museum’s 148-acre campus, which becomes the backdrop of a European village during World War II. This military re-enactment is the largest in the Midwest.

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Pumpkin and gourd options BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

Pumpkin season is upon us in Northern Illinois. In the next couple of weeks, you should be able to ﬁnd pumpkins and gourds available at your local pumpkin patch and even many of the orchards in our area. For the most part, the pumpkin season has been fairly good if you were able to supplement with watering during the dry periods we encountered. As you see a multitude of pumpkins, gourds, and squash, you may be wondering what the main di�erences are. In general, there are not any di�erences other than color, texture, shape, and use.

All are members of the cucurbit family with similar growing characteristics. Some are more suited for long term storage as more of a winter squash or gourd. Typically, we call pumpkins any squash that has the orange color. From there, some pumpkins are better for eating known as a pie pumpkin. Pie pumpkins are the traditional orange color but are smaller in size. Some of the gourds you use as display are good eating gourds with ﬂesh that can be used just as you would pumpkins. Rouge Vif d’Estampe, Long Island Cheese, and Jarrahdale are all commonly found as decorative display but are good

eating gourds. While these gourds have traditional round shape, they are ﬂatter. The color varies among these three with Jarrahdale being blue-green and Rouge Vif d’Estampe is orange-red. Like it’s name denotes, Long Island Cheese is shaped like a cheese wheel with a tan-orange color. Acorn and butternut squash are available this time of year too. These are similar to summer squash but they develop a hard outer shell that allows them to be stored for a period of time. Both acorn and butternut should be stored in a cooler area of your home away from heat. Depending on how these are stored, they

could last until spring. Pink Banana and Candy Roaster are two winter squashes that you may ﬁnd this season. Both have a banana shape with a pink, salmon color. The ﬂavor is similar to butternut squash. If you want to use pumpkins or gourds for display, pick those that do not have any insect damage or disease on them as this can speed up decomposition. You should dip them in an rubbing alcohol solution to keep them from rotting faster. Gourds that are good for cooking can be processed the same way you would cook a pie pumpkin. Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Afghanistan withdrawal: a ﬁrst step in facing energy limits BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL

ILLINOIS RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTORS

We periodically look at the web page of Gail Tverberg, trained as an actuary who applies those skills to analyze our current energy situation. Her recent posting on Our Finite World provides an energy perspective on our disputed military withdrawal from Afghanistan using data and graphs to illustrate her message. She determined that the United States is facing energy limits which forced us to pull out of Afghanistan to have enough energy to meet other challenges such as Covid-19, infrastructure needs and supporting retired workers. Governments use debts and promises to secure resources for providing goods and services for their constituents. But they are unable to create low cost energy and mineral supplies to reach those promises. The Afghanistan withdrawal saves energy, military expenditures and the debt used to ﬁnance the war. While stating that “most wars are resource wars” she o�ers no opinion on whether we should or should not have withdrawn from the 20 year war. What is pointed out is that when the

Afghanistan war was initiated in 2001 there were surplus funds in the Social Security trust fund and the price of oil was relatively low. With the surplus Social Security funds nearly gone annual funding by the government will be needed for the program to continue. A quote from a 1957 speech by Admiral Hyman Rickover served to illustrate the point that as resources deplete and the overall population keeps rising eventually the economy will have to collapse. Rickover had pointed out that “surplus energy provides the material foundation for civilized living - a comfortable and tasteful home instead of a bare shelter, attractive clothing instead of mere covering to keep warm; appetizing food instead of anything that suffices to appease hunger…” In a sense it is the memory of the 30s depression being given a new voice. Rickover’s concern included that our “total fossil fuel reserves recoverable at not over twice today’s unit cost, are likely to run out at some time between the years 2000 and 2050, if present standards of living and population growth rates are taken into account.” According to Wik ipedia, in 1945

Rickover was assigned to work with General Electric to develop a nuclear propulsion system for a naval destroyer but the project was redirected to power a submarine. He subsequently administered the development of the ﬁ rst commercial pressurized water reactor to generate electricity. The push for nuclear power included the nonsensical notion expressed by some of its advocates as being too cheap to meter. That has never been realized. As a Presidential candidate and admirer of Admiral Rickover, Jimmy Carter voiced concerns over running out of oil and expressed the need for conservation but lost the election to Ronald Reagan. Due to the election result, Tverberg believes that energy depletion receives far less visibility during competition for the oval o�ce. Currently the focus is on reducing the consumption of fossil fuels and transitioning to renewable energy. Peak oil is primarily expressed as a concern over the loss of low cost oil supplies. Tverberg characterizes the situation as a two-sided price problem. Consumers need low energy prices while producers need higher prices due to depleting resources and growing

populations. Some cuts in energy consumption were achieved in the U.S. and Europe by shipping much of their industrial and service industry to low wage countries. Low interest rates and debt funded a temporary rise in the production of oil and gas from fracking in the United States. Tverberg believes the United States must make more cutbacks as we have far too many commitments and too few low cost resources to fulfill all of them. She wonders what new cuts are coming and whether they will be directed at the elderly, poor, military, medical system, or education at the university level and younger. For Tverberg our current economic and social challenges are connected to the decline in low cost energy supplies and our over-commitments. She and others remind us that renewable energy and nuclear power sources of electricity require fossil fuels for their construction and maintenance. If her analysis is accurate returning to what we knew as normal is not happening. Most of the ideas in this column are found in The Afghanistan Fiasco (and Today’s High Level of Conflict) Reflect an Energy Problem by Gail Tverberg.

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Energy Bill

Energy bill heads to Pritzker By Jerry Nowicki

Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate put the final legislative stamp on an energy regulation overhaul bill Monday, sending it to Gov. JB Pritzker, who says he will sign it. It’s the culmination of years of negotiation, and it marks a policy win on one of Pritzker’s biggest outstanding first-term campaign promises as the 2022 campaign heats up. The measure passed by a 37-17 vote, with Republicans Sue Rezin, of Morris, and John Curran, of Downers Grove, joining Democrats in support. “After years of debate and discussion, science has prevailed, and we are charting a new future that works to mitigate the impacts of climate change here in Illinois,” Pritzker said in a statement after the bill’s Senate passage. “(Senate Bill) 2408 puts the state on a path toward 100 percent clean energy and invests in training a diverse workforce for the jobs of the future. Illinois will become the best state in the nation to manufacture and drive an electric vehicle, and equity will be prioritized in every new program created.” The final proposal forces fossil fuel plants offline by 2045, spends billions of dollars to subsidize renewable and nuclear energy to prevent plant closures, incentivizes the adoption of electric vehicles, funds workforce training programs, and requires union labor on the installation of renewable infrastructure. Advocates hailed it as a nation-leading climate bill, while downstate Republicans warned of its impact on consumer bills and energy grid reliability. Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, said it sets the state on an “aggressive and progressive” path toward decarbonization and renewable energy adoption, while leaving pathways for future General Assemblies to reassess the state’s energy needs through follow-up legislation.

Investments, cost increases

The measure, Senate Bill 2408, aims to put Illinois on a path to a carbon-free energy future by 2050 by doubling the state’s ratepayer investment in renewable energy and further subsidizing the state’s nuclear fleet. It aims to increase the portion of the state’s energy produced by renewables from less than 8 percent to 40 percent by 2030 and 50 percent by 2040. The main provision in the bill that would push the state toward those ambitious goals is a massive increase of more than $350 million annually to the pot of money funding renewable projects. It also provides that more than $300 million already collected for renewables will be spent for such projects instead of being refunded to ratepayers despite previous deadlines having passed.

The bill also provides $694 million in total over a five-year period to subsidize three nuclear plants owned by Exelon Corporation, preventing the closure of a plant in Byron that Exelon said it would take offline Monday in the absence of legislative action. It issued a statement after the bill’s passage saying it would begin the refueling process. Other expenditures include a $180 million annual investment in equity-based and “just transition” programs aiming to diversify the renewable industry and to provide out-of-work fossil fuel employees with a pathway to renewable energy jobs. The bill also provides subsidies to convert coal-fired plants to solar or energy storage facilities at about $47 million annually starting in 2024. While the subsidies and investment programs are staggered in their implementation dates, the Citizens Utility Board estimates that it will cause an increase to ratepayer bills of about $3 to $4 a month over the next five years. In terms of percentages, bill sponsor Sen. Michael Hastings, D-Frankfort, said residential electric bills would increase by about 3-4 percent, commercial bills by about 5-6 percent, and industrial bills by about 7-8 percent. The senior advocacy group AARP estimated that number could be as high as $15 monthly for ratepayers, but advocates for the bill cite estimates in the CUB range. Sen. Donald DeWitte, R-St. Charles, cited the AARP estimate and a Crain’s Chicago Business analysis which showed the increase could be between $7 and $8 monthly. “The fact is, no one knows how much this piece of legislation is going to cost Illinois ratepayers,” he said. “What we do know is that it will be borne by all ratepayers in the state. I guess what we’re seeing and hearing today is that we’ll just have to watch our friends across the aisle pass this legislation, and then we’ll find out.” The CUB analysis, meanwhile, said the investment in cheaper, renewable solar and wind energy could lead to lower costs for consumers over time.

Decarbonization, compromise

Large-scale renewable projects will be required to have project labor agreements to employ union labor, and non-residential labor projects, with the exception of small churches, will be required to pay a prevailing wage. That stipulation was part of the final compromise that brought union and environmental groups together on the bill, along with decarbonization provisions for municipal power plants. Specifically, two municipally-owned coal-fired power plants – a City, Water, Light and Power facility in Springfield and

the Prairie State Energy Campus facility in Marissa – had caused a stalemate, as the plants and the lawmakers within their districts pushed back on the hard 2045 decarbonization date. The final bill provides that the facilities must be carbon-free by 2045, and must reduce carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2035. If they can’t, they have three years to comply or shut down part of their generation capacities to come into compliance. Other fossil fuel plants are required to go offline between 2030 and 2045, depending on the energy source and the level of carbon emissions. With those plants going offline, nuclear energy, which provides more than half of the state’s energy mix, would become even more important. But with only one nuclear plant in the MISO electric grid region which serves most of downstate Illinois south of Interstate 80, some Republicans warned of reliability issues. Sens. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, and Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, said if the state’s fossil fuel plants are driven offline, Illinois will end up buying energy for a higher price from carbon-emitting power plants across state lines. But Democrats say SB2408 specifically provides that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Commerce Commission and Illinois Power Agency conduct a study at five-year intervals to determine whether renewables and nuclear are doing enough for grid sustainability. If they’re not, Rep. Robyn Gabel, an Evanston Democrat who was one of the lead negotiators in the House, said the agencies could decide to leave some of the coal- or gas-fired plants online. “The first wave of plants to close would be 2030, and so 2025 we’ll start the planning process in terms of grid reliability,” Hastings said in a news conference following the bill’s passage. “And through that we’ll determine, based on the planned closures, what’s the baseload generation going to be for the state of Illinois and we’ll make an assessment at that point whether or not we have to extend certain timelines, or put other measures in place.” Hastings said inaction on an energy bill would have led to the closure of at least one nuclear power plant, driving up energy prices far beyond any increase included in the bill. Republicans on the floor, including Sen. Dave Syverson, of Rockford, said they would have preferred a more targeted bill to prevent nuclear closures, but Democrats, including Harmon, said there wasn’t enough legislative support for such an action. “For a Republican legislator to say vote ‘no’ to this legislation would cause, in essence, at least, one-third to two-thirds

of our nuclear fleet to go offline,” Hastings said. “That would cause an import of energy.”

Equity, electric vehicles

The bill directs the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to create the Clean Jobs Workforce Network program, which establishes 13 hubs in different communities across the state that rely on community-based organizations to provide job training and a career pipeline for equity-focused populations. It also establishes a “Climate Bank” within the Illinois Finance Authority to help fund renewable projects, as well as a Jobs and Justice Fund, run by a nonprofit entity, aimed at ensuring “the benefits of the clean energy economy are equitably distributed.” Another program aims to train individuals recently released from incarceration for careers in the renewable energy field. It also creates a Displaced Energy Worker Bill of Rights, requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to give advance notice of power plant or coal mine closures and to notify workers of available assistance programs. The bill also sets a goal of putting 1 million electric vehicles on Illinois roads by 2030, aiming to do so through incentives, such as offering rebates on the installation of charging infrastructure in certain communities, provided prevailing wage is paid on the construction labor. It offers a $4,000 rebate for electric vehicle purchases starting in 2022, but Hastings said that’s only in counties covered by the preexisting Alternative Fuels Act, meaning Cook and collar counties, because they pay into a fund from which the rebates will be paid. While Republicans objected to rebates not being available downstate, Hastings said he’d work with them to identify a revenue stream to fund rebates in those areas. Supporters said the bill also makes it more difficult for utility companies to raise consumer rates year after year by ending a formulaic rate increase process and instead taking into account “reliability, resiliency, peak load reduction, supplier diversity, affordability, request response time, customer service performance, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions,” and other factors when a company seeks a rate increase. The citizen advocacy group PIRG, however, opposed the bill, saying it was still too easy for utility companies to guarantee profits under the new bill language. The measure also prohibits utilities from charging late fees to low-income residential customers, and from charging a credit card fee on any consumer’s bill.

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n n n City Council Rooms, City of Rockford, Illinois Date: September 7, 2021 RESOLUTION 2021-201-R A Resolution Declaring 82 parcels of City-Owned Properties Surplus (list attached) and Directing the Sale WHEREAS, the City of Rockford, Illinois (“City”) is an Illinois municipal corporation and is the owner of and possessed of the real estate hereinafter particularly described; and WHEREAS, the City owns each of the listed properties (attached list includes common address, PIN #, size, usage, zoning, and ward) located in Rockford, Illinois. WHEREAS, the City is authorized pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1, to convey municipal real property whenever the corporate authorities are of the opinion that the real estate is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, profitable to, or for the best interests of the City; and WHEREAS, retention of the property is not in the best interest of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rockford, Illinois as follows: Section 1. The recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Section 2. The attached list of properties are hereby declared “surplus” property owned by the City of Rockford. Section 3. In accordance with 65 ILCS 5/11-76-.4.1, the City hereby authorizes the sale of the property described herein. For such purpose, the Mayor and Legal Director are directed and authorized to ascertain the value of the property through written a MAI certified appraisal or through a written certified appraisal of a State certified or licensed real estate appraiser, which shall be obtained through the authorization granted herein. The appraisal, upon receipt, shall be available for public inspection through the City of Rockford, and by any other means the Mayor and Legal Director deems in the best interest of the City. Section 4. Upon receipt and public inspection of the appraisal required in Section 3 herein, Mayor and Legal Director are authorized and directed herein to conduct the sale of the property, which shall be done through utilization of City staff. Section 5. The City will consider acceptance of an offer for the property, so long as it deems the proposed contract in the best interests of the City by a vote of two-thirds of the corporate authorities then holding office, on the condition that the offer price is not less than eighty percent (80%) of the appraised value of each property. Section 6. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Resolution, upon passage and adoption, in a newspaper published in the City. Section 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval as provided by law. Proposals will be taken on a property-by-property basis and should sent to the City of Rockford Finance Department, Attn: Purchasing Director, 425 E. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61104. House Number Prefix Street Name Suffix Parcel # Size(acre) Usage Zoning Ward 724 7th Ave 11-26-401-003 0.07 VL R1 11 31xx 8th St 15-02-430-019 0.08 VL R1 6 9th St 15-02-435-011 0.11 VL R1 6 2614 10th St 15-01-103-017 0.15 VL R1 6 1524 18th Ave 11-36-153-016 0.1 VL R1 11 418 Albert Ave 11-21-226-011 0.09 VL R1 13 1130 Andrews St 11-22-131-010 0.23 VL R1 13 17xx Chestnut St 11-21-285-009 0.1 VL R1 13 13xx N Church St 11-14-407-017 0.02 VL R1 3 13xx N Church St 11-14-408-035 0.02 VL R1 3 1101 S Church St 11-27-258-010 0.12 VL R1 5 430 Concord Ave 11-20-426-007 0.19 VL R1 13 3xx Concord Ave 11-20-281-005 0.1 VL R1 13 1430 N Court St 11-14-402-014 0.11 VL R1 7 718 Cunningham St 11-27-133-002 0.07 VL R2 5 13xx Cunningham St 11-22-352-002 1.42 VL C1 5 3915 Delaware St 11-20-402-014 0.17 VL R1 13 1918 Elm St 11-21-284-001 0.09 VL R1 13 1302 Fairview Ave 11-15-379-010 0.29 VL R1 13 515 Furman St 11-15-380-004 0.16 VL R1 13 3417 Green St 11-20-281-007 0.08 VL R1 13 520 Hartford Ave 11-20-429-012 0.13 VL R1 13 636 Hartford Ave 11-20-477-013 0.13 VL R1 13 409 S Horace Ave 11-21-306-026 0.21 VL R1 13 411 S Horace Ave 11-21-306-027 0.16 VL R1 13 1012 N Horsman St 11-15-426-030 0.25 VL R1 7 10XX N Horsman St 11-15-426-044 0.12 VL R1 7 N Horsman St 11-15-426-029 0.13 VL R1 7 229 N Independence Ave 11-21-236-002 0.13 VL R1 13 117 S Independence Ave 11-21-281-018 0.12 VL R1 13 218 S Independence Ave 11-21-285-004 0.14 VL R1 13 122-124 Irving Ave 11-22-152-008 0.15 VL R1 13 7xx Kishwaukee Ct 11-26-408-018 0.41 VL R1 11 430 Knowlton St 11-27-405-001 0.2 VL R1 5 211 Knowlton St 11-27-426-010 0.1 VL R1 5 101 Lane St 11-27-428-020 4.71 VL I1 5 130 Lexington Ave 11-20-278-011 0.18 VL R1 13 134 Lexington Ave 11-20-278-012 0.18 VL R1 13 316 Lexington Ave 11-20-282-004 0.18 VL R1 13 713 Locust St 11-22-234-012 0.07 VL R1 13 212 Loomis St 11-27-281-008 0.07 VL I1 5 150 Loomis St 11-27-427-005 4.07 IB I1 5 110 Loomis St 11-27-427-006 4.48 IB I1 5 325 S Madison St 11-23-361-004 0.98 CB C1 3 1204 S Main St 11-27-281-010 0.21 VL C1 5 1208 S Main St 11-27-281-011 0.22 VL C1 5 12XX S Main St 11-27-281-012 0.22 VL C1 5 12XX S Main St 11-27-281-013 0.1 VL C1 5 1222 S Main St 11-27-281-014 0.11 VL C1 5 1224 S Main St 11-27-281-015 0.21 VL C1 5 1234 S Main St 11-27-281-016 0.19 VL C1 5 1304 S Main St 11-27-426-012 0.05 VL C1 5 1306 S Main St 11-27-426-013 0.03 VL C1 5 13xx S Main St 11-27-426-014 0.12 VL C1 5 1316 S Main St 11-27-426-015 0.16 VL C1 5 1320 S Main St 11-27-426-016 0.16 VL C1 5 1326 S Main St 11-27-426-017 0.18 VL C1 5 1334 S Main St 11-27-426-018 0.18 VL C1 5 121 S Main St 11-23-308-015 0.16 CB C1 13 1417 Mulberry St 11-22-109-032 0.14 VL R1 13 1435 Mulberry St 11-22-109-026 0.15 VL R1 13 1510 Mulberry St 11-22-152-006 0.08 VL R2 13 616 Newport Ave 11-20-454-006 0.11 VL R1 13 1329 Rock St 11-27-426-011 0.14 VL R1 5 1xx Rock St 11-27-426-009 1.08 VL I1 5 1235 Rock St 11-27-281-009 1.37 VL I1 5 1200 Rock St 11-27-427-004 3.57 IB I1 5 Rock St 11-27-431-001 4.06 VL R1 5 729 N Rockton Ave 11-23-103-002 0.03 VL R1 13 733 N Rockton Ave 11-23-103-001 0.06 VL R1 13 832-834 N Rockton Ave 11-15-482-003 0.13 VL R1 7 1044 School St 11-22-203-001 0.11 VL R1 13 1502 School St 11-22-102-006 0.11 VL R1 13 210 Tay St 11-22-183-002 0.06 VL R1 13 416 Underwood St 11-22-202-015 0.14 VL R1 13 436 Underwood St 11-22-202-008 0.14 VL R1 13 440 Underwood St 11-22-202-007 0.14 VL R1 13 450 Underwood St 11-22-202-005 0.02 VL R1 13 8xx S Winnebago St 11-27-207-012 0.08 VL R1 5 1027 Woodlawn Ave 11-14-352-007 0.11 VL R1 7 1022 Benton St 11-23-427-004 0.33 VL C1 3 Chamberlain St 11-23-427-002 0.12 VL C1 3 KEY – VL = VACANT LAND; CB = COMM BUILDING; IB = INDUSTRIAL BUILDING; R1, R2 = RESIDENTIAL; C1 = COMMERCIAL; I1 = INDUSTRIAL

Government Notices n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com. The Rockford Park District is seeking qualified contractors to re-pave a roadway at Alpine Park, 950 S. Alpine Rd., 61108 in Rockford Illinois. Bids will be opened online via Zoom. Link to the Zoom opening is provided on the cover page of the bid document. 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. 21-2270 Asphalt Paving at Alpine Park Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 Bid Opening: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom BY: Jack Armstrong, Secretary 21572R TRRT 9/15

Public Notices n n n NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF PROCEEDS TO: HIGH-LIFT WHOLESALE, INC 1239 Shappert Drive Machesney Park, IL 61115 Please take notice that American Aerials, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation, has finalized a commercially reasonable sale (gross proceeds $13,800.00) of certain High-Lift Wholesale, Inc. property for storage, repair, administrative and other miscellaneous fees in connection with this equipment in amounts as allowed under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 779. Any excess funds from this sale, if any, will be applied to the balance owed by High-Lift Wholesale, Inc. to American Aerials, Inc. in the current amount of $81,865.74. A complete accounting of this amount can be obtained by request directed to American Aerials, Inc. at the address as set forth below. Dated: September 8, 2021. American Aerials, Inc. P.O. Box 2387 Brookfield, WI 53008-2387 Phone: (262) 825-2525 amaerials@aol.com 21576R TRRT 9/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: DAVID C. SCHAEFER, Petitioner, vs. DOROTHY E. SCHAEFER, Respondent. Case No. 2020-D-734 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Dorothy E. Schaefer that Petitioner David C. Schaefer 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 4, 2021, a judgment by default may 21573R TRRT 9/15 be entered against you at any time

thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ David C. Schaefer, Petitioner 21529R TRRT 9/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: SAMMANTHA LEE AUBUCHON Current Name Case Number 21-MR-623 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Sammantha Lee Aubuchon to the new name of: Sammantha Callaway. The court date will be held: on November 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Sammantha Aubuchon Current Name 21543R TRRT 9/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON Current Name Case Number 21-MR-555 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Elizabeth Ann Williamson to the new name of: Elizabeth Moyer Williamson. The court date will be held: on October 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Elizabeth Ann Williamson Current Name 21556R TRRT 9/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: BRIANNA ALEXIS PHILLIPS Current Name Case Number 21-MR-182 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Brianna Alexis Phillips to the new name of: Alexis Renee Brewer. The court date will be held: on October 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Brianna Phillips Current Name 21557R TRRT 9/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: ALLISON MARIE AUBUCHON Current Name Case Number 21-MR-622 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Allison Marie Aubuchon to the new name of: Allison Marie Callaway. The court date will be held: on November 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Allison Aubuchon Current Name 21542R TRRT 9/15

September 15, 2021 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Stillman BancCorp NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Evelyn Pagels; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Ralph F. Rice; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS No. 2021-CH-0000121 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Ralph F. Rice Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1220 9th St Rockford, IL 61104 and which said Mortgage was made by: Ralph F. Rice the Mortgagor(s), to Stillman Banccorp, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20201003148; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before October 15, 2021, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-21-01812 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3176005 P21569R TRRT 9/29 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. ERIC PAULSON AKA ERIC D. PAULSON; CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Defendants, 19 ch 557 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 21, 2021 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 Fifty-eight as designated upon the Plat of Garfield Heights Addition to the City of Rockford, Illinois, the Plat of which addition is recorded in Book 16 of plats on Page 32 in the Recorder’s office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and state of Illinois. P.I.N.

11-14-301-013. Commonly known as 2419 Benderwirt Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 19-033648 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3175904 P21570R TRRT 9/29 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. John D. Baldwin; Thomas H. Baldwin; United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development; Murphy Baldwin; Joseph Baldwin; Mary Baldwin; Carole Baldwin; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Clara D. Baldwin; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Clara D. Baldwin (Deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2020-CH-0000040 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Carole Baldwin Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Clara D. Baldwin Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7415 Forest Preserve Road Rockton, IL 61072 and which said Mortgage was made by: Clara D. Baldwin the Mortgagor(s), to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of Indymac Bank, F.S.B., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200800834848; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before October 15, 2021, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road,

Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-19-12089 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3176158 P21571R TRRT 9/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ABIGAIL JOY BRUNER and JONATHAN A. BRUNER, Petitioners, vs. CRISTIAN PATRICK KUCIA nka BRUNER, a minor and FREDY SOLORZANO, father Respondents. CASE NO. 2021 AD 138 PUBLICATION NOTICE The Affidavit for Publication having been filed and notice is hereby given to FREDY SOLORZANO that on the 7th day of September, 2021, ABIGAIL JOY BRUNER and JONATHAN A. BRUNER filed a Petition for Adoption in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Winnebago County, Illinois; that upon diligent inquiries, the Respondent, FREDY SOLORZANO cannot be found and personal service cannot be served upon him. Unless, you, the Respondent, file your Answer or otherwise make your appearance, in said cause, held in the Courthouse in Winnebago County, Illinois, or before the 10th day of October 2021, default may be entered and an Order with reference to the adoption will be granted. CLERK OF THE COURT, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Petitioners 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 21574R TRRT 9/29 n n n Contempo Self Storage, LLC 2605 Pamela Av. Rockford, IL 61109 815-222-0436 Notice of Lien Tenant: Jose Lara Date of Notice: August 24th, 2021 Address: 2930 16th St. Rockford, IL 61109 Unit Number: #2, #AB17 Certified Mail#: 9590940267761074428208 Dear Jose Lara, Contempo Self Storage, 2605 Pamela Av., Rockford IL 61109, pursuant to Illinois Statute 770ILCS95/1-7 and your rental agreement with Contempo Self Storage, dated April 11th, 2019, for the above referenced storage unit number, hereby gives you notice that it is asserting a possessory lien on the property stored in the aforementioned unit. The lien is asserted for unpaid rental charges, late fees, and other associated charges incurred for the rental of the storage space. The amount of the lien is $754.00. (This amount includes $88/month unit #2 and $39/ month unit AB17 from March 2021 through current+ misc. late fees.) Rent charges will also continue to accrue at $88/month, due the 1st of the month, plus late fees. $39/ month has stopped to accrue since July 2021 due to the car being removed. You will also be responsible for any expenses incurred in the execution of this lien, including but not limited to: advertisement of the lien, advertisement of the auction, and removal of contents of the unit. The unit is overlocked and your gate code has been changed: you do not have access to its contents. The property subject to the lien is: contents of Unit 2 & AB17. Unless payment is made by September 8th, 2021 at 5:00 pm, the property will be sold at public

auction on September 24th, 2021 at 2:00 pm on the premises of the Contempo Self Storage to satisfy the lien. You have a right to a judicial hearing to determine the validity of the lien and have ten (10) days from the date of this notice to notify Contempo Self Storage, by certified mail, return receipt requested, that you wish to contest the sale of the property pursuant to the assertion of this lien and that a hearing is desired. This is August 24th, 2021. Gribble Real-Estate Services, Inc. - Agent for Contempo Self-Storage, LLC 6068 Palo Verde Dr. Rockford, IL 61114 phone: 815-315-0117 21575R TRRT 9/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY – IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ALBERT JOHNSON, Deceased. Case No. 2021-P-432 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THAT THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ALBERT JOHNSON HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO PROBATE Notice is given to creditors of the death of William Albert Johnson on August 23, 2021. Letters of Office were issued on September 2, 2021 to Kathleen J. McJohn of 12917 Brighton Lane, Carmel, IN 46032 as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Mark C. Johnson, 321 W. State Street, Suite 301, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County located at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the representatives, or both, on or before March 15, 2022, the date six months from the date of first publication on September 15, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representatives is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of the claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and the representative’s attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Kathleen J. McJohn Independent Executor Prepared by: Mark C. Johnson ARDC No. 6211240 Attorney for Petitioner 321 W. State Street, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 21577R TRRT 9/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (MINOR CHILDREN) Request of: MONTIQUE T. LASTER TO CHANGE NAMES OF MINOR CHILDREN Case Number 2021-MR-621 There will be a court date on my Request for Name Change (Minor Children) for: Christique Heavenly Christine Laster to the new name of: Heavenly Christine Moniece Laster. The court date will be held: on October 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Montique T. Laster 21578R TRRT 9/29 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: SUSAN LIPFORD,

Deceased. 2021 P 411 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of SUSAN LIPFORD of the City of Rockford, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on August 30, 2021 to TRAVIS LIPFORD 1217 Banks Street, of Rockford, Illinois 61102 as Administrator, whose attorney is BARBARA GIORGI VELLA, 401 West State Street, Suite 300, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at WINNEBAGO COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of the last date of Publication and 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. TRAVIS LIPFORD, Administrator BY: BARBARA GIORGI VELLA, his Attorney PREPARED BY: BARBARA GIORGI VELLA - 3692 VELLA & LUND, P.C. 401 West State Street, Suite 300 Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 965-7979 21579R TRRT 9/29 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: SANDRA G. HANSON Deceased. 2021 P 425 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of SANDRA G. HANSON of the City of Rockford, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on August 30, 2021 to TODD HANSON of 951 Windfield Court, Machesney Park, II. 61115 AND TROY HANSON of 1009 Tamworth Drive, Machesney Park, Ill. 61115 as Co-Executors, whose attorney is BARBARA GIORGI VELLA, 401 West State Street, Suite 300, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at WINNEBAGO COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representatives, or both, within 6 months from the date of the last date of Publication and 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. TODD HANSON & TROY HANSON, CO-EXECUTORS BY: BARBARA GIORGI VELLA, their Attorney PREPARED BY: BARBARA GIORGI VELLA - 3692 VELLA & LUND, P.C. 401 West State Street, Suite 300 Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 965-7979 21580R TRRT 9/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: NATASHA NICOLE FORD Current Name Case Number 21-MR-714 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Natasha Nicole Ford to the new name of: Honesty Nicole Amor. The court date will be held: on December 16, 2021 at 10:00

a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Natasha Nicole Ford Current Name 21581R TRRT 9/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Mary Anne Rounds, Deceased. NO. 21 P 409 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Mary Anne Rounds. Letters of Office were issued on August 24, 2021, to Edward M. Rounds, 4223 Westfield Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61101, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is William A. Reilly II #6186140 of Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Suite 2D, Rockford, Illinois, 61114. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 23, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division, at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representative and to his attorney within ten days after they have been filed. DATED: September 13, 2021 Edward M. Rounds, Independent Administrator William A. Reilly II #6186140 Reilly Law Offices 6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 316-8540 WReilly@Reilly-lawoffices.com 21582R TRRT 9/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: CARMEN SANDOVAL, Petitioner, vs. KEVIN LEE MCCOLLUM, Respondent. Case No. 2021-D-360 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Kevin Lee McCollum that Petitioner Carmen Sandoval 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 18, 2021, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Carmen Sandoval, Petitioner 21583R TRRT 9/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT SANDBERG, Deceased. 2021 P 387 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ROBERT L. SANDBERG. Letters of Office were issued on August

17, 2021 to JULIA L. SANDBERG, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Danielle L. Burza-Smith, Estate Law Partners, LLC, 5804 Elaine Drive, Suite 110, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before, March 15, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Danielle L. Burza-Smith Danielle L. Burza Smith Attorney for Executor Prepared by: ESTATE LAW PARTNERS, LLC Danielle L. Burza-Smith 5804 Elaine Drive, Suite 110 Rockford, IL 61108 815-335-9950 dbs@elp.llc 21584R TRRT 9/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FAYE W. KASHI CASE NO: 2021 P 408 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of FAYE W. KASHI. Letters of Office were issued on August 24, 2021 to TODD T. KASHI, 1108 Copper Drive, Machesney Park, IL 61115, who is the legal representative of the estate. The Attorney for the estate is Jeffry A. Dahlberg, 5130 N. Second St., Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 15, 2022, 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/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: September 8, 2021 TODD T. KASHI Executor Attorney For Estate: JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG #6206776 5130 N. Second St. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-877-2593 21586R TRRT 9/29 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KENNETH W. POND, Deceased. CASE NO. 2021 P 436 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death

of KENNETH W. POND on August 14, 2021. Letters of Office were issued on September 9, 2021 to ANDREW P. POND who is the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 22, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s OfficeProbate Div., must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED: 9/13/21 ANDREW P. POND, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 21587R TRRT 9/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: CONNIE GAIL CROW, Petitioner, vs. TERRIAN MARSHAWN CROW, Respondent. Case No. 20-D-388 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Terrian Marshawn Crow that Petitioner Connie Gail Crow 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 18, 2021, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Connie Gail Crow, Petitioner 21589R TRRT 9/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: MARIA ELENA CURIEL Current Name Case Number 21-MR-720 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Maria Elena Curiel to the new name of: Mario Curiel. The court date will be held: on November 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Maria Elena Curiel Current Name 21597R TRRT 9/29

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SUNTRUST BANK Plaintiff, -v.REGINA R HENDRIX A/K/A REGINA R SISSON, A/K/A R SISSON, A/K/A REGINA SISSON, A/K/A R R SISSON Defendant 2019-CH-0000702 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 15, 2021, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVENTY (70) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GARDEN ACRES, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 34 AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 22 OF PLATS ON PAGE 33 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1111 OGILBY ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-34105-011 The real estate is improved with a tan brick, single family home with attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act,

765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2004850IL_614069 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 2019-CH0000702 TJSC#: 41-1361 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019-CH-0000702 I3175258 P21547R TRRT 9/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE FFMLT TRUST 2006-FF13, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF13 Plaintiff, -v.SERGIO MEDINA, MARIA MEDINA, ONEMAIN FINANCIAL INC., LVNV FUNDING, LLC, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendant 18 CH 284 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 10, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 14, 2021, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT EIGHTY-FIVE (85) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF THE RESH FARM, BEING PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 26 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH

PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 40 OF PLATS ON PAGE 46A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 511 ZIERKE COURT, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088 Property Index No. 14-16130-015 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $149,292.33. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 18-5828. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive,

24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago IL, 60606 312-541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 18-5828 Case Number: 18 CH 284 TJSC#: 41-1390 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 18 CH 284 I3175487 P21548R TRRT 9/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ADOPTION OF: HUNTER J. SMITH, a male child and WINNEBAGO COUNTY CASE NO. 2021 AD 5 NOTICE TO JACOB MCNABB AND TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named, HUNTER J. SMITH; NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before the 8th day of October, 2021, a default may be entered against you at any time following that day, and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. Dated: August 31, 2021 Thomas Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court Law Office of D. Richard Haime, P.C. 7111 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 Phone: (815) 986-1569 21553R TRRT 9/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ADOPTION OF: HUNTER J. SMITH, a male child and WINNEBAGO COUNTY CASE NO. 2021 AD 5 NOTICE TO JENNIFER C. SMITH TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named, HUNTER J. SMITH; NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before the 8th day of October, 2021, a default may be entered against you at any time following that day, and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. Dated: August 31, 2021 Thomas Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court Law Office of D. Richard Haime, P.C. 7111 N. Alpine Rd.

Loves Park, IL 61111 Phone: (815) 986-1569 21554R TRRT 9/22 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 MARYLIN B. HEJMEJ, Deceased. CASE NO. 2021-P-340 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of MARYLIN B. HEJMEJ. Letters of Office were issued on August 20, 2021 to MARK T. HEJMEJ, 12423 Fire Island Drive, Loves Park, IL 61111, 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 9, 2022, 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: September 8, 2021 MARK T. HEJMEJ, Independent Executor Attorney Erin E. Walsh #6279993 Attorney for Estate 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 399-1400 21555R TRRT 9/22 n n n NOTICE OF SALE Personal Property stored by the following individuals from A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. P.O. Box 8116 Rockford IL 61126, a self service storage facility, operated by A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. shall be sold at public auction at the address listed below. The Auction will be held on or after 09/24/2021 at 9:00am to enforce the Owner’s Lien thereon. If there are no bidders, the property will be otherwise disposed of by the owner. Any vehicles sold will not have a title provided to the buyer. Units Located at 5112 Linden Rd Rockford IL 61109 at 9:00am, all other location to immediately follow. Destiny Hoover Unit #028; Santriauna Christopher Unit #072; Louis Schueler Unit #092; Cierra Gahm Unit #109; Alaa Bin Ajab Unit #116; Misty Holstein Unit #153. Units Located at 3722 Baxter Rd Rockford IL 61109 * Immediately following None. Units located at 5315 Sandy Hollow Rd Rockford IL 61109 * Immediately following Chad Johnson Unit #S025; Timothy Downs Unit #S041; Ebonee Myrickes Unit #S084; April Daniels Unit #S093; April Daniels Unit #S121. Units located at 1619 N Meridian Rd Rockford IL 61103 * Immediately following Logan Johnosn Unit #M045; Jon Weink Unit #M088; Joshua Dejonge Unit #M115; Aubri Pennington Unit #M142; Logan Johnosn Unit #M157.

Units located at 1821 W Chrysler Dr Belvidere IL 61008 * Immediately following David Widell Unit #C082; Mike Kosche Unit #C121; Eric Adams Unit #C145. If unit is not paid in full by Friday September 17th 2021 at 4pm your unit will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction on Friday, September 24th, 2021. To register as a buyer please arrive 15 minutes prior to the auction with proper identification and payment. Please register at our office located at 5112 Linden Rd Rockford IL 61109. A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. 21558R TRRT 9/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. ROBERT L. GROVES, et.al. Defendants. CASE NO. 2019 CH 644 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to the Unknown Heirs at Law or Legatees of Janet L. Groves, Claimants against the Estate of Janet L. Groves, Unknown others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Lot Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of Tadara Estates, being a Subdivision of part of the South Half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 18-46-2, recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois in Book 36 of Plats on page 68, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, that portion conveyed to the Rockton Township Highway Department in Warranty Deed recorded as Document No. 0702653; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 1401 Nautical Court South Beloit, Illinois 61080. P.I.N. Number: 04-18-277-026 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about October 28, 2019. That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is Robert L. Groves. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor – Robert L. Groves Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage – December 3, 2010 Date of Recording – December 9, 2010 County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document – 20101048136 NOW THEREFORE, unless you the Unknown Heirs at Law or Legatees of Janet L. Groves, Claimants against the Estate of Janet L. Groves, Unknown Others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street in the City of Rockford, State of Illinois on or before October 13, 2021, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered

in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Dated at Rockford, IL on the 3rd day of September, 2021. Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Attorney Timothy F. Horning #973 MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 thmeyerhorning@aol.com 21559R TRRT 9/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: CORNELL L. FINLEY, Petitioner, vs. TIASHA M. FINLEY, Respondent. Case No. 2021-D-112 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Tiasha M. Finley that Petitioner Cornell L. Finley 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 8, 2021, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Cornell L. Finley, Petitioner 21560R TRRT 9/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ADOPTION NOTICE IN THE MATTER of the Petition For Adoption of AIRAYLA MAE ELIZABETH SORG, a female child. Adoption Petition No. 2021-AD-131 TO: JEREMY RON SORG: TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named AIRAYLA MAE ELIZABETH SORG, a female child. Now, therefore, unless you, JEREMY RON SORG, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, in Room 108, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 16th day of October, 2021, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 27th day of August, 2021. /s/ Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court By /s/ R. Bach Deputy Prepared by: James T. Zuba (ARDC #6193442) ZUBA & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioners 6067 Strathmoor Drive Rockford, Illinois 61107 Phone: (815) 397-7000 E-mail: zubaservice@zubalawfirm.com 21561R TRRT 9/22 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 charity gaming business in said County and State under the name of Midwest Charitable Games at the following post office addresses: 2145 Mariposa Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bradly A. Lewis

SIGNED: Bradly A. Lewis 8/31/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of August, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21564R TRRT 9/22 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 resin & cement designs, candle holders, bowls, jewelry boxes, etc. business in said County and State under the name of Creations by Moriarity at the following post office addresses: 2924 Cascade Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Patrick Joseph Moriarity SIGNED: Patrick Moriarity 9/3/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of September, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21565R TRRT 9/22 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 equity estate trust and property investment business in said County and State under the name of James Estate at the following post office addresses: 1112 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: James Douglas SIGNED: James Douglas 9/3/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of September, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21566R TRRT 9/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a fine arts and illustration business in said County and State under the name of Kelly James Art at the following post office addresses: 425 N. Chicago Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kelly E. James SIGNED: Kelly E. James 9/3/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of September, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21567R TRRT 9/22 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 Macnider Concrete at the following post office addresses: 4476 20th St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Hannah De Leeuw; Michael Macnider SIGNED: Hannah De Leeuw 9/3/21 SIGNED: Michael Macnider 9/3/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of September, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21568R TRRT 9/22

September 15, 2021 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWABS 2005-16) Plaintiff, -v.CITY OF ROCKFORD et al Defendants 15 CH 393 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 3, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 15, 2021, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVEN (7) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF H.H. CARNEY’S SUBDIVISION PART OF THE N.W. 1/4 OF SECTION 14, T. 44 N., R. 1 EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., ROCKFORD, IL, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS, PAGE 71 IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALSO A PART OF LOT SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON SAID PLAT, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT (6) THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT SIX (6), 13 1/2 FEET THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT SIX (6), 50 FEET THENCE, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT SIX (6), 13 1/2 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT SIX THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT SIX TO THE PLAT OF BEGINNING SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1608 TACOMA AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14157-015 The real estate is improved with a tan aluminum siding, one unit home, detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation

of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2004604IL_613659 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 393 TJSC#: 41-1364 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 15 CH 393 I3175288 P21514R TRRT 9/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE OF: GREGORY ALLEN ROSENQUIST, Petitioner, Case No: 2021-MR-634 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE To Whom It May Concern TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Name Change was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois on August 16, 2020. There will be a court date on the request to change my name from Peter Allen Rosenquist to the new name of Peter Rocko Koepinski. The matter is set for hearing on the Petition for Name Change on October 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 412 in the Winnebago County Courthouse, located at

400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101. Date: 8-24-21 /s/ Deputy THOMAS A. KLEIN, CLERK OF THE COURT Deputy Clerk PREPARED BY: Joseph B. Kosek, ARDC #6193937 Attorney at Law 124 North Water Street, Suite 305 Rockford, Illinois 61107 Telephone Number: 815/962-1910 Joseph@JBKoseklaw.com 21519R TRRT 9/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF ROBERT M. FICK 21 P 269 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ROBERT M. FICK. Letters of Office were issued on July 6, 2021, to LONNA L. FICK, whose address is 414 N. Cottage Street, Rockton, Illinois 61072, as Independent Executor of the estate. The attorney of record for the estate is James E. Meason, 113 W. Main Street, Rockton, IL 61072. Claims may be filed on or before March 1, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing of delivery of notice, whichever date is later, to any known creditor required by the Probate Act of 1975 (Act), 755 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., and specifically 755 ILCS 5/18-3. 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 Court Clerk – Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the Independent Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator and to the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under the Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court. LONNA L. FICK, Executor Date: 9/1/21 James E. Meason Attorney for the Executor Prepared by: James E. Meason Attorney at Law 113 W. Main Street Rockton, IL 61072-2989 (815) 624-6517 measonlaw@gmail.com 21520R TRRT 9/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ESTATE OF: Antonio O. Martinez, Deceased. Case No. 2021 P 266 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Antonio O. Martinez. Letters of Office were issued on August 18, 2021, to Dalia Alarcon, 630 Roscoe Ave., South Beloit, IL 61080 who is the independent administrator of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Scott R. Hall, Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 1, 2022, 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’s independent administrator, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s independent administrator and to her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: August 30, 2021. Dalia Alarcon Independent Administrator Scott R. Hall, ARDC #6327004 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 Rockford, IL 61107 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 shall@oliverclose.com 21521R TRRT 9/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ESTATE OF: GEORGE W. DICKSON, Deceased. Case No. 2021 P 391 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of George W. Dickson. Letters of Office were issued on August 17, 2021 to Bradford W. Dickson, 755 Mountain Holly Ln., Park City, UT 84098, who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Scott R. Hall, Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 1, 2022, 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’s executor, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s executor and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: August 30, 2021. Bradford W. Dickson Executor Scott R. Hall, ARDC #6327004 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 Rockford, IL 61107 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 shall@oliverclose.com 21522R TRRT 9/15 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 ALICE M. WALLACE, Deceased. 2021-P-382 PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS and CLAIMANTS Notice is given of the death of ALICE M. WALLACE, who died on July 17, 2021, a resident of Machesney Park, Winnebago County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on August 16, 2021,

and the Independent Co-Executors for the estate are MARK W. WALLACE, 7760 Nesting Eagles Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115 and MELISSA M. STEIN, 744 Ivy Oaks Dr., Caledonia, IL 61011. The attorney for the estate is Amanda J. Martinez, 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201, Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the representatives, or both, on or before March 1, 2022, any claim not filed within the period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to the attorney within 10 days after it had been filed. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). Attorney Amanda J. Martinez ARDC#: 6287970 The Law Office of Amanda Adams Martinez LLC 5732 E. Riverside Blvd., #201, Loves Park, IL 61111 815-491-8065 amartinez@adamsmartinezlaw. com 21523R TRRT 9/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BLACKHAWK BANK, a Wisconsin State Bank, f/k/a BLACKHAWK STATE BANK, Plaintiff, V. JOHN JURASEK; H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.; BLUELINE RENTAL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; THE ESTATE OF DANIEL VERSTYNEN; SUPERIOR HOLDINGS, INC., an Oregon corporation d/b/a SUPERIOR TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT; JYC EXPORTS & IMPORTS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLIES CO. a Minnesota Corporation; RITE-WAY HOLDINGS, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company; WHAYNE SUPPLY COMPANY; LARKIN RENTAL COMPANY, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company; LARKIN CONTRACTING, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; State of Illinois, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; State of Illinois, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS; and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 2021-CH-140 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Fourteen (14) as designated upon Plat No. 1 of Harlem Industrial Park,

being a Subdivision of part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 17, T. 4.5 N., R. 2 E. of the 3rd P.M., the Plat of which is recorded in Book 32 of Plats on page 106 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. COMMON ADDRESS: 1239 Shappert Drive, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115 PINs: 08-17-327-002 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 1st day of October, 2021, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Matthew M. Hevrin ARDC 6256083 Allen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC 6735 Vistagreen Way, Suite 110 Rockford, IL 61107 815-265-6464 mhevrin@aghllaw.com 21524R TRRT 9/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In the Matter of the Estate of MARK ROBERT APPELGREN, deceased No. 2021-P-0000399 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARK ROBERT APPELGREN. Letters of office were issued on August 19, 2021, to DANIELLE K. BOEKE, whose address is 894 Chambers Street, South Ogden, UT 84403, as administrator, whose attorney is TOBIN & RAMON, 530 South State Street; Suite 200, Belvidere, Illinois 61008-3711. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 1st, 2022, 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, 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, at 400 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office -- P robate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: August 26, 2021. DANIELLE K. BOEKE, Administrator TOBIN & RAMON Attorneys for Estate 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, Illinois 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316 21525R TRRT 9/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ELSIE MONROE,

Deceased. CASE NO. 2020 P 173 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ELSIE MONROE. Letters of Office were issued on June 24, 2020, to Marlos Ray Monroe, 7677 Western Gailes Dr., Rockford, IL 61107, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is KEITH S. MORSE, 321 W. State St., Suite 302, Rockford, IL 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 8, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three months (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 W. State Street, Rockford, IL, 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: 8/26/21 Marlos Ray Monroe, Administrator KEITH S. MORSE - 1970666 Attorney at Law 321 W. State St., Suite 302 Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 967-5000 email: keith@morsefamilylaw.com 21526R TRRT 9/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: EBONY THOMPSON, Petitioner, vs. IZEAL JOHNSON, Respondent. Case No. 2021-D-230 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Izeal Johnson that Petitioner Ebony Thompson 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 4, 2021, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Ebony Thompson, Petitioner 21530R TRRT 9/15 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: SANDRA CLECKNER, Deceased. CASE NO. 2021-P-370 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of SANDRA CLECKNER. Letters of Office were issued on the 19th day of August, 2021, to CHRISTINE MAXSON, 5536 Windflower Road, Rockford, Illinois 61107 and GARY CLECKNER, 7242 Moss Canyon Road, Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016, who are the legal representatives 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 March 1, 2022, 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 26, 2021 By: /s/ George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos — ARDC #6210622 HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 308 West State Street, Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-962-0044 Fax: 815-962-6250 george@hampiloslaw.com 21527R TRRT 9/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of: JOHN W. WILHELM, Decedent. 2021-P-389 CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JOHN W. WILHELM. Letters of Office were issued on August 17, 2021, to GARY WILHELM, whose address is W10640 Hickory Point Road, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 53916, 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 March 1, 2022, 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. The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court. Dated this 26th day of August, 2021. RENO & ZAHM LLP BY: /s/ Anthony R. Phelps Anthony R. Phelps, Attorney for Gary Wilhelm, Independent Executor of the Estate of John W. Wilhelm RENO & ZAHM LLP Anthony R. Phelps (#06297415) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 P: (815) 987-4050 F: (815) 987-4092 arp@renozahm.com 21528R TRRT 9/15

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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 marketing business in said County and State under the name of Allinads at the following post office addresses: 608 Mallard Rd., Winnebago, IL 61088; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Matthew Jay Leopold SIGNED: Matthew Jay Leopold 8/27/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of August, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21540R TRRT 9/15 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 electrical repairs and installations business in said County and State under the name of Doug Prentice’s Electrical Soulutions at the following post office addresses: 408 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: Doug Prentice SIGNED: Doug Prentice 8/24/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of August, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Nancy La Borde, Deputy Clerk 21532R TRRT 9/15 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 TV/radio/YouTube podcasting/broadcasting show name & open account for donations by the public business in said County and State under the name of A Touch of Reality at the following post office addresses: 2120 Magnolia St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Linda Evans SIGNED: Linda Evans 8/25/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of August, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21533R TRRT 9/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY R. PERKINS, Deceased. Case No: 2021-P-427 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of GARY R. PERKINS. Letters of Office were issued on August 31, 2021 to CORY PERKINS, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 22, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors,

if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of the claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: September 8, 2021 David L. Davitt Prepared by: David L. Davitt - #6206402 Attorney for Estate 4023 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 815-229-5333 21585R TRRT 9/29 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 public name or nickname what the general has called me for 40 years/to have an account to receive donations business in said County and State under the name of Queen of Radio at the following post office addresses: 2120 Magnolia St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Linda Evans SIGNED: Linda Evans 8/25/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of August, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21534R TRRT 9/15 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 fast pitch softball team business in said County and State under the name of 815 Missfits at the following post office addresses: 118 S. Lawrence St., Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lonnie Goodall SIGNED: Lonnie Goodall 8/25/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of August, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21535R TRRT 9/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction, home improvement, cleaning business in said County and State under the name of JJR Services at the following post office addresses: 1802 Montague Rd., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jose Manuel Rocha Morales; Liliana Mancha SIGNED: Jose Manuel Rocha Morales 8/25/21 SIGNED: Liliana Mancha 8/25/21

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of August, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21536R TRRT 9/15 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 store; mens, women clothing and shoes business in said County and State under the name of 815 Icon’s Clothing at the following post office addresses: 344 College Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Letroy Hunter; Malaysia Gray SIGNED: Letroy Hunter 8/26/21 SIGNED: Malaysia Gray 8/26/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of August, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21537R TRRT 9/15 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 MARILYN J. FREDEN, Deceased. CASE NO. 2021 P 0000402 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARILYN J. FREDEN of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on August 18, 2021 to Janice L. Danaher, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Lori E. McGirk, 2601 Reid Farm Road, Rockford, IL 61114. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 1, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: August 31, 2021. By: GUYER & ENICHEN, P.C. By: Lori E. McGirk Attorney for Executor LORI E. MCGIRK (#6280589) Guyer & Enichen, P.C. 2601 Reid Farm Road Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600 mcgirk@guyerlaw.com 21546R TRRT 9/15 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 & remodeling business where we travel to clean properties as well as remodel

business in said County and State under the name of Reset Remodeling at the following post office addresses: 4500 Lincliff Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Malaysia Gray; Letroy Hunter SIGNED: Malaysia Gray 8/26/21 SIGNED: Letroy Hunter 8/26/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of August, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21538R TRRT 9/15 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 hookah business in said County and State under the name of 721 Hookah and Sports at the following post office addresses: 4326 Sandy Hollow Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michelle Henderson SIGNED: Michelle Henderson 8/30/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of August, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21539R TRRT 9/15 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 scrapping metal & aluminum, hauling & lawncare business in said County and State under the name of Right Now Services at the following post office addresses: 1638 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Billy Kay Garcia SIGNED: Billy Kay Garcia 8/27/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of August, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21541R TRRT 9/15 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 inflatables play, play place for toddlers business in said County and State under the name of Playdates at the following post office addresses: 2819 Knight Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bre’Anna Brooks SIGNED: Bre’Anna Brooks 8/31/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of August, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21544R TRRT 9/15 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 WESTON W. BRESSLER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2021 P 0000401 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of WESTON W. BRESSLER of Loves Park, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on August 19, 2021 to Kim D. Massetti, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Lori E. McGirk, 2601 Reid Farm Road, Rockford, IL 61114. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 1, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: August 31, 2021. By: GUYER & ENICHEN, P.C. By: Lori E. McGirk Attorney for Executor LORI E. MCGIRK (#6280589) Guyer & Enichen, P.C. 2601 Reid Farm Road Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600 mcgirk@guyerlaw.com 21545R TRRT 9/15 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 free COVID testing site that will provide individuals with or without insurance free rapid & PCR COVID test business in said County and State under the name of PSK Holdings LLC, DBA Free Rapid and PCR Testing at the following post office addresses: 3134 11th St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ali Khan SIGNED: Ali Khan 8/31/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of August, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21562R TRRT 9/22 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 free COVID testing site that will provide individuals with or without insurance free rapid & PCR COVID test business in said County and State under the name of PSK Holdings LLC, DBA Free Rapid and PCR Testing at the following post office addresses: 5946 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ali Khan SIGNED: Ali Khan 8/31/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of August, A.D. 2021.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21563R TRRT 9/22 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on OCTOBER 7TH, 2021 at www.storagetreasures.com. Online Bids START approximately 14 days prior to the final sale date listed above at the stores listed below at the approximate times listed below: Online Bids END Approx. 11:00AM at CubeSmart #6146, 7511 Vandiver Road, Rockford, Illinois 61112 (815) 277-4051: CUBE A11, JOE BLAIR; CUBE N33, SHARON ALBERTINI; CUBE N35, SHARON ALBERTINI; CUBE O1,SHARON ALBERTINI. Online Bids END Approx. 11:00AM at CubeSmart #5754, 3780 E. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 668-0010: CUBE 348, ERIC BOSKO. Online Bids END Approx. 11:30AM at CubeSmart #6150, 4548 American Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109 (815) 277-4049: CUBE B8, PATRICIA SUNNY; CUBE 1526, KOWANDA L HILL; CUBE 1405, HOLLY JONES; CUBE 3224, JARED HODSON; CUBE 3415, RACHEL RIVERA; CUBE 3618, MELISSA PATTERSON; CUBE 4231, ADRIANA E ARNOLD; CUBE 4232, ANGELA JOHNS; CUBE 4247, WHITNEY L RICKETT; CUBE 5502, CHRIS VERGARA. Online Bids END Approx. 11:30AM at CubeSmart #6153, 4560 Stenstrom Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109 (815) 277-4049: CUBE S85, KANDI CROWE. Online Bids END Approx. 12:00PM at CubeSmart #6152, 3015 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 2774054: CUBE A6, LISA DIVAN; CUBE A8, ERIKA HORTON; CUBE A77, ANTONIO ROLLINS; CUBE B87, LANA LITTLE EAGLE; CUBE B103, TYZHAUN EDWARDS; CUBE B242, BRITTANY SCOTT. Online Bids END Approx. 12:30PM at CubeSmart #6151, 6210 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 (815) 2774052: CUBE 328, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE STEVE KLOKKENGA; CUBE 404D, CURTIS STUGHILL; CUBE 412A, ADRIENNE MARRIETT; CUBE 412C, ALEXIS CROSSER; CUBE 464, DANIEL SANTOS; CUBE 516, JOSLYN ADAM; CUBE 517, ADRIENNE MARRIETT; CUBE, 531 MELODY WATERS. Online Bids END Approx. 1:00PM at Cubesmart #6148, 4300 Interstate Boulevard, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 (815) 2774053: CUBE 250,SARA JO RALEY; CUBE 356, JOHN MYERS; CUBE 175, CLAUDETTE RICHARDSON; CUBE 63, LUCAS LANE; CUBE 157, AMANDA BERKMAN. 21588R TRRT 9/22 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 service catering business in said County and State under the name of Goodd and Plenttyy Catering at the following post office addresses: 3154 Freeport Rd., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: James Beam SIGNED: James Beam 9/7/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of September, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21590R TRRT 9/29 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 animal kennel business in said County and State under the name of Yoplay Puppy Palace at the following post office addresses: 2145 Eggleston Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Robin Y. Ellis SIGNED: Robin Y. Ellis 9/7/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of September, A.D. 2021. Deandre Lee Cossey, Notary Public My Commission Expires 5/5/2024 21591R TRRT 9/29 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 woodworking business in said County and State under the name of Twisted Grain Wood Working at the following post office addresses: 2294 Drexel Ave., Davis, IL 61019; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rich Doty SIGNED: Rich Doty 9/1/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of September, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21592R TRRT 9/29 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction and remodeling (handyman) business in said County and State under the name of JS General Construction & Remodeling at the following post office addresses: 518 Willard Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Juan Silva Zavala; Brenda Dominguez SIGNED: Juan Silva Zavala 9/9/21 SIGNED: Brenda Dominguez 9/9/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of September, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21593R TRRT 9/29 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the un-

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dersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction business, consisting of both interior and exterior remodeling business in said County and State under the name of JP Siding & Carpentry+ at the following post office addresses: 709 Grove St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeffrey Peterson SIGNED: Jeffrey Peterson 9/13/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of September, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21594R TRRT 9/29 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS (ADDITION OF NAME) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 324968 On the 8th day of June, A.D. 2021, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: HRC Seamless Gutters at the following address(es): 4330 Chesterfield Ave., Rockford, IL 61109. On the 7th day of September, A.D. 2021, 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: Rafael Herrera SIGNED: Rafael Herrera 9/7/21 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 7th day of September A.D. 2021. Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21595R TRRT 9/15 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS (ADDITION OF NAME) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss. Certificate No. 033654 On the 15th day of May, A.D. 2017, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: Contreras Cleaning Company at the following address(es): 4330 Chesterfield Ave., Rockford, IL 61109. On the 7th day of September, A.D. 2021, 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: Rafael Herrera SIGNED: Rafael Herrera 9/7/21 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 7th day of September A.D. 2021. Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21596R TRRT 9/15

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWABS 2005-16) Plaintiff, -v.- CITY OF ROCKFORD et al Defendants 15 CH 393 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 3, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 15, 2021, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1608 TACOMA AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-157-015 The real estate is improved with a tan aluminum siding, one unit home, detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 20-04604IL_613659 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 393 TJSC#: 41-1364 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 15 CH 393 I3175288 P21514R TRRT 9/15 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SUNTRUST BANK Plaintiff, -v.- REGINA R HENDRIX A/K/A REGINA R SISSON, A/K/A R SISSON, A/K/A REGINA SISSON, A/K/A R R SISSON Defendant 2019-CH-0000702 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 15, 2021, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1111 OGILBY ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-34-105-011 The real estate is improved with a tan brick, single family home with attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No.

(312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 20-04850IL_614069 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 2019-CH-0000702 TJSC#: 41-1361 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019-CH-0000702 I3175258 P21547R TRRT 9/22 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE FFMLT TRUST 2006-FF13, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF13 Plaintiff, -v.- SERGIO MEDINA, MARIA MEDINA, ONEMAIN FINANCIAL INC., LVNV FUNDING, LLC, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendant 18 CH 284 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 10, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 14, 2021, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 511 ZIERKE COURT, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088 Property Index No. 14-16-130-015 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $149,292.33. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is

part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 18-5828. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago IL, 60606 312-541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 18-5828 Case Number: 18 CH 284 TJSC#: 41-1390 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 18 CH 284 I3175487 P21548R TRRT 9/22 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. ERIC PAULSON AKA ERIC D. PAULSON; CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Defendants, 19 ch 557 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 21, 2021 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. 11-14-301-013. Commonly known as 2419 Benderwirt Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 19-033648 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3175904 P21570R TRRT 9/29

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Death Notices Floyd Fluiatt III 72 Rockford 9/6/2021 George Wilson 83 Rockford 9/6/2021 Dortothea Miller 93 Rockford 9/6/2021 Kimberly Peavy 48 Rockton 9/7/2021 John Taylor 86 Machesney Park 9/7/2021 Arthur Anderson 91 Rockford 9/7/2021 Zelphia Knowlton 89 Rockford 9/7/2021 Darlene Rathje 77 Rockford 9/7/2021 Joyce Petri 84 Rockford 9/7/2021 Edna Sullivan 92 Rockford 9/7/2021 Sheila Bades 59 Rockford 9/7/2021 Kerry Kalstrom 69 Rockford 9/7/2021 Ricky Schindler 68 Rockford 9/7/2021 Vincent Sherman 92 Rockford 9/7/2021 Michael Booker 36 Rockford 9/7/2021 Reynold Johnson 95 Rockford 9/8/2021 Mattie Perry 86 Rockford 9/8/2021 Barbro Lobdell 92 Rockford 9/8/2021 Loleta Suttles 80 Rockford 9/8/2021 Michelle Hertzner 54 Roscoe 9/8/2021 Pamela Shoulders 57 Rockford 9/8/2021 Bette Weber 81 Rockford 9/8/2021 James Gaus 61 Rockford 9/8/2021 Florence Bates 79 Rockford 9/8/2021 Thomas James 70 Rockford 9/9/2021 Denise Rusin 62 Winnebago 9/9/2021 Dorile Burnell 36 Rockford 9/9/2021 Calvin Eggemeyer 87 Rockford 9/9/2021 Marion Vellner 94 Rockford 9/9/2021 Robert Calgaro 67 Rockford 9/9/2021 Franc Durwen 79 Rockton 9/9/2021 Carrine Zimmerman 64 Rockford 9/9/2021 Ronald Mackey 69 Rockford 9/9/2021 Linda Brown 73 Rockford 9/9/2021 Jeanette O’Brien 95 Rockford 9/9/2021 Michael Knorr 66 Rockton 9/9/2021 Daniel Patton 60 Roscoe 9/9/2021 Thomas Reynolds 42 Rockford 9/10/2021 Leroy Johnson 85 Rockford 9/10/2021 Florence Shears 90 Loves Park 9/10/2021 Jerrald Lake 76 Machesney Park 9/10/2021 Mary Sager 94 Rockford 9/10/2021 Ronald Fernandez 82 South Beloit 9/10/2021 Joseph Morris 83 Machesney Park 9/10/2021 Louis Zimmerlee 94 Rockford 9/10/2021 Edward Dolliver 78 Rockford 9/10/2021 Patricia Reece 67 Rockford 9/10/2021 Orville Reichenbach 87 Machesney Park 9/10/2021 James Buchanon 63 Rockford 9/10/2021 Lanny Quick 78 Loves Park 9/11/2021 Bernice Leonard 85 Rockford 9/11/2021 Marvin Mannery 66 Rockford 9/11/2021 Christen Engelbrecht 80 South Beloit 9/11/2021 Stanley Winters 67 Rockford 9/11/2021 Latoscha Benford 56 Rockford 9/11/2021 Jeffrey Alleman 58 Rockford 9/11/2021 Lois Harding 94 Rockford 9/12/2021 Richard Peterson 92 Rockford 9/12/2021 Geraldine McClain 79 Rockford 9/12/2021 Anne Weiser 49 Rockford 9/12/2021 Gregory Lamm 65 Rockford 9/12/2021 Betty Jones 95 Rockford 9/12/2021 Nelson Rodriguez 66 Rockford 9/12/2021 Steve Cousin 62 Machesney Park 9/12/2021 Rollin Nordgren 83 Rockford 9/12/2021 Rose Fick 76 Rockford 9/12/2021 Phyllis Weir 95 Rockford 9/12/2021 Lodema Kittle 87 Loves Park 9/12/2021 Donelda Milanos 63 Rockford 9/13/2021

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

You’re going to showcase yourself in some way and attract attention with your cha risma. You’ll take the time to spoil your self, revamp your wardrobe or even get a makeover, either following a promotion or simply because you want to. You’ll spend time with your family or at home. You might also decide to invest in doing a regular activity with loved ones that brings you joy and helps you unwind. It might take a long time to negotiate with certain people. You won’t hold your tongue, and your words are likely to be misunderstood. You’ll in evitably have to lead by example so that people understand what you mean. Af fection must be part of a healthy and ba lanced relationship. A few unexpected expenses will suddenly arise. Fortunately, you’ll be able to negoti ate a loan with your bank to avoid further tightening your belt. In order to get what you want, sometimes you need to take mat ters into your own hands.

VIRGO

There’s plenty of action coming up, and you’ll soon accomplish an outstanding feat. A decent raise awaits you after a shake up at your company. Remember, prompt ness is key in a relationship based on mu tual respect.

LIBRA 46. Ready and eager 47. Table mineral 48. *Jennifer Anistoninspired haircut, with “the” 50. Bank on 52. Modern prefix 53. Beacon light 55. Oolong, e.g. 57. *____ Sese Seko, over thrown Zairian dictator 60. *African National Congress leader released from prison 64. Like a candle? 65. *1997’s “Fly” by Sugar ____ 67. Lowest point 68. Smart ____ 69. Marching insect 70. Opposite of digest 71. * Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan’s domain 72. Employer Assisted Housing, acr. 7 3 . Fender bender consequences Down 1. Crystalline hydrochloride, colloquially 2. Nabisco top best-seller

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

ARIES, AQUARIUS AND PISCES Horoscope

ARIES

You’ll have a lot on your plate at work and several small tasks to handle. You’ll ma nage to close a deal or settle a dispute that requires great leadership. This will prove quite profitable, and you’ll be proud of yourself.

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Some reflection will be necessary before you put a project into action. You might not always sine consult others, even if your deci sions involve them. Your sense of team 38. Withered spirit needs to be improved, including with 42. COVID-19 variant your partner.

3. Refuses to 4. Bodily swelling 5. Not wholesale 6. Lewis of sprinting and 45. Expose the falseness long jumping fame SCORPIO 49. “____ the Games Responsibilities 7. Vaccine-approving Begin!”and stress will dominate much of51. thePined week, and you’ll need to take agency, acr. the time to rest. Otherwise, your health 8. Burger, fries and soda 54. Sign of a saint, pl. might give you a sign to slow down. A bit 9. Brick-drying oven of meditation 56. “Bad news would travels or relaxation do you 10. It’s hard to resist good. fast,” e.g. 11. Precedes Abby 57. Algeria’s neighbor SAGITTARIUS 12. Consume, as in drugs 58. Plow-pulling duo Even with a demanding schedule and va 15. Slang for radical or 59. *”Where It’sobligations, At” rious personal and professional cool, 2 words singer remember to make time to unwind. Visit loved ones haven’t seen in a while. A 20. America’s singer 60. you Urban story lunch with be enjoyable. choices 61. coworkers Adam will and Eve’s 22. Last, abbr. garden CAPRICORN 24. Weapon in a holster 6 2been . *O s c ar w inner If you’ve neglecting your romantic 25. Fidel Castro’s smoke “Schindler’s ____” relationship lately because of work, you’ll consider63. taking 26. Pleasant odor A ina trip BAto reconnect with your feelings6 and each other. 27. Renaissance instru4 . with *G ulf _ _ _A_definitive or will finally arise to deal with a fa ment resembling solution a Bosnian ____ mily conflict. violin 66. American Nurses 29. *TV hit “Sex and the Association AQUARIUS There are a lot of emotions in the air. You ____” might be moved by a particular situation 31. “Bee ____” such as a child’s achievement, whether it’s 32. What many TV taking their first steps, graduating or lan hits have done ding their first job. 33. Fireplace PISCES 34. *_ _ _ _ _ You’ll weigh the pros and cons for some Protocol, climate time before making a decision. Even if you change-related have all the information you need, your international instincts will lead you to the best solution. treaty If you’re single, you may receive a mar riage proposal. 36. Hyperbolic

You might decide to change your car on a whim. Just remember to be patient and negotiate a good price; the seller will even tually make you an ever better offer. At work, your team will offer to support you if you’re overwhelmed. As you calculate your budget, you’ll rea lize you can afford to indulge in a few more luxuries, perhaps in the form of a vacation or two. Professionally, changes will prove quite profitable if you can overcome your fear of change. You need to make changes in your rela tionships, both at home and at work. Wait a few days for your emotions to calm down before you take action. Some decisions need time; acting on a whim isn’t always the best approach. You may be influenced by those closest to you to spoil yourself. You’ll decide to give yourself a makeover and follow the advice of a specialist. By reducing your anxiety, you’ll automatically find yourself in better health. You’ll find yourself in the spotlight for one reason or another. You’ll be in charge of a group that might well pay tribute to you, or at least offer you warm congratulations. A promotion isn’t too far off.

VIRGO

You’ll consider buying property if your fa mily undergoes one or more changes. You may hear of a birth among your relatives, which will delight you. Try to be more de licate with certain sensitive people.

LIBRA

You’ll have a lot of conversations. Even at work, you’ll find yourself in the middle of a great discussion. This will allow you to expand your social circle and network of professional connections. New friendships will lead to great adventures.

SCORPIO

You’ll finally get out of a complicated fi nancial situation. You’ll master the art of persuasive speech and convince some peo ple to follow you. In love, communication is essential if you want your emotional con nection to thrive.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll need to make a decision without ha ving access to all the necessary informa tion. Try to rely on your good judgement. And above all, avoid longterm payments whenever possible so as not to add to your financial strain.

CAPRICORN

You could receive a great offer in your pro fessional life. Take the time to discuss it with your loved ones before you accept, even if it’s your dream job. Affection will magically appear as soon as your world is ready for it.

AQUARIUS

You’ll have your eyes glued to your social networks. It’s a good idea to include your significant other more in your various ac tivities to rekindle the passion between you. At work, your whole team will rely on your experience.

PISCES

The phone is ringing off the hook; some times clients will be in dire need of your service, other times your loved ones will be looking for you. Your efficiency is what makes you so highly sought after. If you’re single, you’ll find love when you stop looking for it.

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