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COVID Update

State COVID-19 positivity rates remain on the rise By Jerry Nowicki

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SPRINGFIELD – COVID-19 test positivity rates and hospitalizations continue to increase in Illinois as virus-related deaths in the state surpassed 9,000 Tuesday. “More than 9,000 Illinoisans — our mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, family, friends, and neighbors — have had their lives cut short by COVID-19, leaving tens of thousands more to grieve loved ones lost too soon,” Gov. JB Pritzker said in a news release. “As we pause today to mourn these individual and collective losses, may we find strength in the tools we have to protect our communities: wearing a mask, watching our distance, and respecting public health and each other. My heart breaks for all those who have lost a loved one in this battle we never asked to fight – may their memories be for a blessing.” The Illinois Department of Public Health announced another 2,852 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among 55,993 results reported over the previous 24 hours. That made for a one-day positivity rate of 5.1 percent, driving the seven-day rolling average positivity rate to 4.5 percent – the 9th straight day of increases for that metric. That number last hit 4.5 percent on Sept. 2, and, prior to that, on June 8. Hospitalizations remain on the uptick as well, with 1,848 people hospitalized for COVID-19 at the end of Monday. That

number, which was over 5,000 at its April height, was the highest recorded since June 18. Intensive care unit bed usage also increased to 406 beds used by COVID-19 patients, continuing an upward trend over the past few weeks. That number peaked at over 1,200 in April and fell to the low 300s in July and August. There were 160 ventilators in use by the end of Monday, which was off the lows of August when it dropped below 120 at times. “After 9 months of battling this virus and hearing the updates each day, many of us forget that the hospitalizations and deaths are more than just numbers,” IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said. “They are our family, friends, and loved ones who have been directly impacted by COVID-19, which continues to spread. You can help slow the spread and reduce the number of people who become sick with COVID-19 by wearing your mask, washing your hands, and watching your distance.” The 29 virus-related deaths announced Tuesday came in a person in their 40s, four in their 50s, three in their 60s, seven in their 70s and the rest 80 and older. That brought the virus casualty count to 9,026 among 324,743 confirmed cases. More than 6.4 million tests have been completed in the state. Despite increased mitigations, including the closing of bars and restaurants to indoor drinking and dining, the positivity

rate in Region 1 of the state’s coronavirus plan sat at 9.6 percent as of Oct. 10, the latest day data were available. The region will need to see the rate decrease to 6.5 percent or lower for three straight days to have the mitigations lifted. Region 5 in southern Illinois hit 8 percent as of Oct. 10 as well. Two more days above that number and the region would be due for the same bar and restaurant restrictions and capacity limits currently enacted in Region 1. W hile Region 6, which includes east-central Illinois, had a positivity rate of 2.1 percent as of Oct. 10, the number rose to 7.7 percent with Champaign County numbers excluded. The state is measuring the region without the Champaign County numbers, which includes saliva testing at University of Illinois that has driven the positivity rate in the county below one percent. If t he posit iv it y rate e xcluding Champaign County increases past 8 percent for three days, the whole region, including Champaign County, could see increased mitigations. Other regions ranged from 4.7 to 6.6 percent. Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

Cat Adoption Event

WCAS hosts reduced-fee ‘Octo-Purr’ feline adoption event this weekend From Amber Pinnon

Winnebago County Animal Services

Rockford, IL – Winnebago County Animal Services (WCAS) is inviting all interested adopters to “Fall in Love This Octo-Purr!” On Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, WCAS is offering reduced-fee cat and kitten adoptions. Adult cats are just $5 to adopt, while kitten adoptions are only $50. “Our cat and kitten population has remained steady, even as we’ve entered into the fall months,” says Adoption & Volunteer Program Coordinator, Amber Pinnon. “We have plenty of loving pets ready and waiting to go home. This adoption event is the perfect opportunity for anyone who has been thinking about adopting to visit

our shelter and find a match!” In order to adopt, you must have an approved adoption application by WCAS. Adopters are encouraged to have their application pre-approved prior to the event. Adoption applications can be submitted online by visiting www.wcas.org or by visiting WCAS, located at 4517 N. Main St. in Rockford, IL. All adoptions include a wellness exam, spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations including a one year rabies shot, flea and tick preventative, and more. Winnebago County residents also receive a one year rabies registration tag. Additional requirements are as follows: • Adopters must be at least 18 years old or older

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Must show a state-issued photo ID All cats and dogs in the household must be current with a rabies vaccination and county pet license • Little or no animal complaints on record The WCAS Auxiliary (WCASA) is sponsoring this limited time event. The WCASA is a not for profit group of animal concerned citizens that work towards making a difference for the animals while under the care of WCAS. To help Winnebago County Animal Services save more lives, adopt a companion animal, view hours of adoption, or to volunteer, please visit their website at www. wcasrock.org or call 815-319-4100.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) – Members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia’s governor during a June meeting in Ohio, an FBI agent testified Tuesday during a court hearing for a group of men accused of plotting to abduct Michigan’s governor. Agent Richard Trask also revealed new details about investigators’ use of confidential informants, undercover agents and encrypted communication to arrest and charge six men last week in the plot aimed at Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Tuesday’s hearing was to review investigators’ evidence against Adam Fox, Ty Garbin, Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta and to determine if they should be detained before trial. The men are all from Michigan. A sixth man, Barry Croft, was being held in Delaware. The FBI discovered the June 6 meeting in Dublin, Ohio, during an investigation of various anti-government groups, leading to the months-long case in Michigan that relied on confidential sources, undercover agents and clandestine recordings to foil the alleged kidnapping conspiracy. It was not immediately clear whether talk of targeting Virginia’s Democratic governor went beyond the June meeting, and nothing from a criminal complaint or from Trask’s testimony Tuesday indicated that anyone had been charged with plotting against Northam. Trask said members of anti-government groups from “four or five” states attended that meeting, and the complaint noted that Croft and Fox were among the roughly 15 people who were there. “They discussed possible targets, taking a sitting governor, specifically issues with the governor of Michigan and Virginia based on the lockdown orders,” Trask said. He said the people at the meeting were unhappy with the governors’ responses to the coronavirus pandemic. During a news conference Tuesday, Northam said he wasn’t going to discuss the alleged plot and stressed that he and his family feel safe with the security the state police provide. “I’m continuing my work for the commonwealth as I would any other day.” Earlier Tuesday, Northam’s spokeswoman, Alena Yarmosky, issued a statement in which she said the FBI alerted key members

of Northam’s security team throughout the course of its investigation, but neither the governor nor members of his sta� were informed, as per security protocols for highly-classiﬁed information. She said the governor and his family were never believed to be in imminent danger, and that there have been enhanced security measures in place for them for quite a while. “Here’s the reality: President Trump called upon his supporters to “LIBERATE VIRGINIA” in April – just like Michigan. In fact, the President regularly encourages violence against those who disagree with him. The rhetoric coming out of this White House has serious and potentially deadly consequences. It must stop,” Yarmosky said in a news release. President Donald Trump urged supporters to “LIBERATE” Michigan, Virginia and Minnesota in a series of tweets in April, encouraging protesters who turned up at state Capitols to oppose restrictions aimed at minimizing the spread of the virus. Following the arrests last week, the White House said the president has condemned hate, and Trump tweeted: “I do not tolerate ANY extreme violence.” In the Michigan case, authorities said the men were trying to retaliate against Whitmer due to what they viewed as her “uncontrolled power” during the coronavirus pandemic. Some defendants conducted coordinated surveillance of the Democratic governor’s vacation home in northern Michigan in August and September, according to a criminal complaint. Authorities said four of the men had planned to meet last week to pay for explosives and exchange tactical gear. Defense attorneys for several of the men used their opportunity to question Trask about the investigation to suggest that their clients were “big talkers” who didn’t intend to follow through with action. During investigations of paramilitary-type groups, “you ﬁnd a lot of people who talk about things, but they’re never a threat to do anything. It’s fairly common in these groups?” Scott Graham, attorney for Franks, asked Trask. “Big talk between crackpots – you’ve seen that, haven’t you? People who talk a lot, brashly, boldly, but are never going to do anything about that talk.” Graham described Franks as a “follower, not a leader” and argued that he shouldn’t be detained before trial. He said Franks was a drug addict but had turned his life around

and said there is “no evidence whatsoever” he would be a flight risk. But Assistant U.S. Attorney Nils Kessler countered that it was a “serious plot” and argued that Franks should not be released. “There’s a serious public safety risk,” he said, not disputing that Franks was more of a follower than the men who allegedly led the plot. During a break, Gary Springstead, an attorney for Garvin, told reporters outside the courthouse that the allegations were “serious.” “Anyone who is facing a charge like this would be very concerned,” Springstead said. “Literally your life and liberty are on the line.” Whitmer, who was considered as Joe Biden’s running mate and is nearly halfway through a four-year term, has been widely praised for her response to the virus outbreak but also sharply criticized by Republican lawmakers and people in conservative areas of the state. The Capitol has been the site of many rallies, including ones with gun-toting protesters calling for her ouster. Michigan, and particularly the Detroit area, were particularly hard hit by the virus early on during the pandemic, leading Whitmer to put major restrictions on personal movement and the economy, although many of those limits have been lifted since spring. Fox, who was described as one of the leaders, was living in the basement of a vacuum shop in Grand Rapids. The owner said Fox was opposed to wearing a mask during the pandemic and kept firearms and ammunition at the store. Trask, the FBI agent, also testified Tuesday that Fox said in a post-arrest interview that he considered taking Whitmer from her vacation home out onto Lake Michigan and stranding her there on a disabled boat. Fox did not wear a face mask during Tuesday’s hearing. The other four men did wear coverings; all five wore shackles on their hands and feet during the hearing. The defendants face up to life in prison if convicted. Seven others linked to a paramilitary group called the Wolverine Watchmen were charged in state court for allegedly seeking to storm the Michigan Capitol and providing material support for terrorist acts by seeking a “civil war.” The investigation is ongoing.

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Stocks end lower as Wall Street pauses after a 4-day rally By Stan Choe and Alex Veiga Associated Press

Banks and technology companies led a broad slide for stocks on Wall Street Tuesday, snapping the market’s four-day winning streak. The S&P 500 lost 0.6%, giving back some of its gains from a day earlier. The pullback in stocks comes as many forces are pushing and pulling on markets simultaneously. Coronavirus counts are rising at a worrying degree in many countries around the world, and Johnson & Johnson said late Monday it had to temporarily pause a late-stage study of a potential COVID-19 vaccine “due to an unexplained illness in a study participant.” Meanwhile, uncertainty about the prospects for more stimulus for the economy from Washington continues to hang over markets. “Absent of getting any kind of fiscal stimulus, we’ve already seeing a leveling off in economic growth and some weakening under the surface, “ Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab. “There’s concern that without that additional fiscal stimulus the economy could run into a little bit of trouble here.” The S&P 500 fell 22.29 points to 3,511.93. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped

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laid-off workers and other stimulus that Congress approved earlier this year has already expired. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that he’s scheduling a vote on a scaled-back GOP coronavirus relief bill for Oct. 19. Democrats filibustered a GOP-drafted aid bill last month and recent talks on a larger deal with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., fell apart this past weekend. In a letter to colleagues Tuesday, Pelosi called the White House’s latest proposal insufficient and said significant changes are needed. President Donald Trump has said that Capitol Hill Republicans should “go big” rather than the limited approach they’ve been advocating. If stimulus can’t arrive before the election, some investors have gotten more optimistic about the chances of a big support package next year if Democrats sweep the upcoming election. “There’s a greater likelihood for a stimulus package, and an even bigger one, should we get a Blue Wave,” said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA. “And investors are probably responding to the poll numbers that are implying that we won’t have a contested election.” Smaller stocks, which tend to move more with investors’ expectations for the economy than the biggest stocks, were weakening more than the rest of the market. The Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks fell 12.21 points, or 0.7%, to 1,636.85. European markets ended lower, while Asian markets were mixed.

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To the Electors of the State of Illinois: The Illinois Constitution establishes a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may propose changes to any part; (2) the General Assembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the Legislative Article. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective. The purpose of this document is to inform you of proposed changes to the Illinois Constitution and provide you with a brief explanation and a summary of the arguments in favor of and in opposition to the proposed amendment. Proposed changes in the existing constitutional amendment are indicated by underscoring all new matter and by crossing with a line all matter which is to be deleted. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE IX – REVENUE

SECTION 3. LIMITATIONS ON INCOME TAXATION (a) The General Assembly shall provide by law for the rate or rates of any tax on or measured by income imposed by the State. A tax on or measured by income shall be at a non-graduated rate. At any one time there may be no more than one such tax imposed by the State for State purposes on individuals and one such tax so imposed on corporations. In any such tax imposed upon corporations the highest rate shall not exceed the highest rate imposed on individuals by more than a ratio of 8 to 5. (b) Laws imposing taxes on or measured by income may adopt by reference provisions of the laws and regulations of the United States, as they then exist or thereafter may be changed, for the purpose of arriving at the amount of income upon which the tax is imposed. EXPLANATION

The proposed amendment grants the State authority to impose higher income tax rates on higher income levels, which is how the federal government and a majority of other states do it. The amendment would remove the portion of the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that is sometimes referred to as the "ßat tax," that requires all taxes on income to be at the same rate. The amendment does not itself change tax rates. It gives the State the ability to impose higher tax rates on those with higher income levels and lower tax rates on those with middle or lower income levels. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become a part of the Illinois Constitution. ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT

Illinois' current tax system unfairly beneÞts millionaires and billionaires and this amendment will set things right for middle-class and working people. Currently, it is unfair that billionaires pay the same tax rate as regular people. Voting "yes" on the amendment means that the State will enact a new tax structure where only those making above $250,000 a year will see their taxes go up. This amendment is simply upgrading Illinois' old tax system to a graduated system which is how the federal government and the majority of other states do it. This Amendment Would Make Illinois' Tax System Fair. Approval of this amendment would enact a fair system that allows the state to tax wealthy people at higher rates and lower income people at lower rates, replacing Illinois' current unfair tax system, in which wealthy people pay the exact same tax rate as lower and middle income people. Illinois' current tax system unfairly beneÞts millionaires and billionaires, and approval of this amendment will set things right for the middle class and working people. This amendment will help small business owners by creating a stable economic environment for their businesses to thrive. While others try to mislead you, under the current tax system in Illinois, policymakers already have the authority to set any tax rate and to change tax rates at their will. The current system forces policymakers to charge the same tax rate to everyone, regardless of how much money they make. If this amendment passes, the State will have the ability to tax higher income earners at a different rate. In fact, upon passage of this Amendment, a new tax structure will go into effect where 97% of taxpayers will pay the same or less, while only those making more than $250,000 a year will see a tax increase. This amendment does not tax retirement income. The Federal Government and Most States Use the Graduated Tax System Proposed in this Amendment, Not the Unfair System Currently Used in Illinois. Illinois is among a minority of states that do not utilize graduated tax rates because the Illinois Constitution requires a "ßat tax" that penalizes middle-class and working people and beneÞts higher income individuals. A majority of states and the federal government already use the kind of graduated income tax system proposed in this amendment to ensure that wealthy people pay their fair share of taxes. Nearby states including Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin are among the majority of states that have graduated tax systems. Illinois' Current Income Tax System Relies on Taxes from Middle and Lower Income Earners, While a Graduated System Would Lower that Burden and Fund Critical Programs such as Education and Human Services. While some states have fair tax rates in which the highest income earners pay the highest tax rate, Illinois' "ßat tax" rate continues to rely unfairly on taxes from middle and lower income earners. Under Illinois' "ßat tax" structure, a nurse making $50,000 per year pays the same tax rate as an executive making $4 million per year. A graduated tax rate would have the executive pay more. Because of the way our current tax system is set up, the bottom Þfth of Illinois taxpayers (those making below $21,800) contribute 14.4% of their income to state and local taxes, compared to 7.4% for the top 1 percent of Illinois taxpayers. If this Amendment passes, the State has already enacted a new graduated tax structure where 97% of taxpayers will pay the same or less. Under the new tax structure, only the top 3% of Illinois income earners would pay more in income taxes. Everyone who makes $250,000 or less a year would pay the same or less. Over 95% of small businesses earn $250,000 or less a year in proÞts, and their owners will not see a tax increase under the new tax structure. This change will generate additional revenue each year that can help address Illinois' budget deÞcit and fund critical programs, including the State's education system, public safety, and social services like mental health and substance abuse treatment and domestic violence shelters. After the COVID-19 Pandemic, We Need to Do All We Can to Help the Economy and Middle-Class and Working People. Working people and essential workers like nurses, Þrst responders, and grocery store clerks should not pay the same tax rate as the wealthy. Nurses making $50,000 a year should not pay the same tax rate as an executive making $4,000,000 a year. Having wealthy people pay more would reduce the burden on working families. This is money that middle and lower income people need for housing, groceries, medicine, and essentials. When the wealthiest people pay more, middle and lower income earners can pay less while the State funds critical services that our essential workers rely on.

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ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT

The Amendment gives the Legislature power to increase taxes on any group of taxpayers with no limits and no accountability and without any requirement to use the additional revenue to fund essential needs such as healthcare, education, or public safety. The proposed amendment would give the Legislature unlimited new authority to increase income tax rates on any group of taxpayers at will, including low-income and middle-income families and small business owners. There would be no limit on the number of tax brackets that could be created and no limit on how high tax rates could be increased on individual taxpayers. In addition, this proposed change will pave the way for a tax on retirement income. Nothing in the amendment requires the Legislature to do anything to control spending. Nor does it require funds to be spent on essential needs such as healthcare, education, or public safety. It would simply give the Legislature a blank check to spend billions of dollars however they want, with no accountability. Taxes and spending are out of control. The Legislature should not be allowed to keep raising taxes until they get their spending under control. Illinois already has some of the highest property taxes and sales taxes in the nation. And the Legislature has increased Illinois income tax rates twice in the past decade to try to deal with the out-ofcontrol spending in SpringÞeld. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, our state had a huge and growing multi-billion-dollar budget deÞcit, and the unfunded pension liability skyrocketed to over $137 billion. That's because the Legislature has continued to increase state spending instead of eliminating government waste, corruption, and abuse. Because they refuse to control spending or pass major reforms, the Legislature will just continue to raise taxes on everyone in Illinois, and middle-class families will be their next target. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the worst possible time for a massive tax increase. The COVID-19 pandemic caused layoffs, unemployment, bankruptcies, and closures. As small businesses and local employers struggle to rebuild, this is the worst possible time to impose huge new tax increases. Even before the COVID-19 crisis, many residents and businesses were leaving the state because of the high tax burden. If the Amendment passes, it would be the last straw for thousands of small businesses, causing more jobs to leave the state, and making Illinois lose out on investments to rebuild our economy. This would mean fewer jobs and less opportunity for Illinois families.

FORM OF BALLOT

Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution The proposed amendment grants the State authority to impose higher income tax rates on higher income levels, which is how the federal government and a majority of other states do it. The amendment would remove the portion of the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that is sometimes referred to as the "ßat tax," that requires all taxes on income to be at the same rate. The amendment does not itself change tax rates. It gives the State the ability to impose higher tax rates on those with higher income levels and lower income tax rates on those with middle or lower income levels. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become a part of the Illinois Constitution.

Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, or in person. An application is available from your local election authority or at: https://elections.il.gov/electionoperations/VotingByMail.aspx. To register to vote or check your registration status, visit: https://ova.elections.il.gov. CAPITOL BUILDING SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE I, Jesse White, Secretary of the State of Illinois, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Proposed Amendment, the Explanation of the Proposed Amendment, Arguments in Favor of the Amendment and Arguments Against the Amendment and a true copy of the Form of Ballot for this call as the regularly scheduled general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, as set forth in compliance with the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and afÞx the Great Seal of the State of Illinois. Done in the City of SpringÞeld, this Þrst day of June, 2020 This voter information material is available in written format in English, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Spanish, and Braille. It is also available in audio format in English. For more information, visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com or write the Secretary of StateÕs ofÞce at 111 East Monroe Street, SpringÞeld, IL 62756.

The Rock River Times. October 14, 2020

Supreme Court

Barrett refuses to commit to recusal in election cases By Lisa Mascaro, Mark Sherman and Mary Clare Jalonick Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) – Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett batted back Democrats’ skeptical questions on abortion, gun rights and election disputes in lively Senate confirmation testimony Tuesday, insisting she would bring no personal agenda to the court but would decide cases as they come. The 48-year-old appellate court judge declared her conservative views with often colloquial language, but refused many specifics. She declined to say whether she would recuse herself from any election-related cases involving President Donald Trump, who nominated her to fill the seat of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and is pressing to have her confirmed before the the Nov. 3 election. “Judges can’t just wake up one day and say I have an agenda – I like guns, I hate guns, I like abortion, I hate abortion – and walk in like a royal queen and impose their will on the world,” Barrett told the Senate Judiciary Committee during the second day of hearings. “It’s not the law of Amy,” she said later. “It’s the law of the American people.” Trump has said he wants a full nine-member court in place for any disputes arising from the heated election with Democrat Joe Biden. Barret testified she has not spoken to Trump or his team about that, saying to do so would be a “gross violation” of judicial independence. Pressed by panel Democrats, she declined to commit to recusing herself from post-election cases. “I can’t offer an opinion on recusal without short-circuiting that entire process,” she said. On her second day of hearings, Barrett returned to a Capitol Hill mostly locked down with COVID-19 protocols, the mood quickly shifting to a more confrontational tone from opening day. She was grilled in 30-minute segments by Democrats strongly opposed to Trump’s nominee yet virtually powerless to stop her. Republicans are rushing toward confirmation along party lines. A frustrated Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the top Democrat on the panel, all but implored the nominee to be more specific about how she would handle landmark abortion cases, including Roe v. Wade and the follow-up Pennsylvania case Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which confirmed it in large part. “It’s distressing not to get a good answer,” Feinstein told the judge. Barrett told the senator she could not pre-commit to an approach.

“I don’t have an agenda to try to overrule Casey,” the judge said. “I have an agenda to stick to the rule of law and decide cases as they come.” The committee chairman, Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., gaveled open the session under coronavirus protocols that kept it off limits to members of the public. Barrett and most senators arrived in masks, removing them to speak. Some senators attended remotely. Republicans have been focused on defending Barrett and her Catholic faith against possible criticism concerning issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage, and Graham asked if she would be able to shelve her personal beliefs to adhere to law. “I have done that,” she said. “I will do that still.” Graham praised her the best possible nominee Trump could have chosen. “I will do everything I can to make sure that you have a seat at the table. And that table is the Supreme Court,” he said. The Senate, led by Trump’s Republican allies, is pushing Barrett’s nomination to a quick vote before Nov. 3, and ahead of the the latest challenge to the “Obamacare” Affordable Care Act, which the Supreme Court is to hear a week after the election. Barrett distanced herself from her past writings perceived as critical of the Obamaera health care law, saying those pieces were not addressing specific aspects of the law as she would if confirmed to the court. “I am not hostile to the ACA,” Barrett told the senators. “I apply the law. I follow the law. You make the policy.” She appeared stumped when Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., tried to put her on the spot about several details of the health care law’s effects. She could not recite specifics, including that 23 million people are covered by the law or that more than 2 million young people are on their parents’ health insurance. The Indiana judge, accompanied by her family, described herself as taking a conservative, originalist approach to the Constitution - “text as text” — and believing a judge “doesn’t infuse her own meaning into it.” She told the senators that while she admires the late Justice Antonin Scalia, her conservative mentor for whom she once clerked, she would bring her own approach to the high court. “You would not be getting Justice Scalia, you would be getting Justice Barrett,” she declared. Senators probed her views on gun ownership and racial equity, at one point drawing an emotional response from the

mother of seven, whose children include two adopted from Haiti, as she described watching the video of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police. “Racism persists,” she said, adding that Floyd’s death had a “very personal” effect on her family and that she and her children wept over it. But she told Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., that “making broader diagnoses about the problem of racism is kind of beyond what I’m capable of doing as a judge.” Overall, Barrett’s conservative views are at odds with the late Ginsburg, the liberal icon whose seat Trump nominated her to fill. Ginsburg’s legacy was felt throughout the sessions, with some Democrats wearing lapel pins with her likeness. And Sen. Kamala Harris of California, Democrat Biden’s running mate, declared during Monday’s hearing that Barrett’s nomination has put in jeopardy everything Ginsburg fought to protect.

Barring a dramatic development, Republicans appear to have the votes to confirm Barrett to a lifetime seat on the Supreme Court, and they spent their time portraying her as a thoughtful judge with impeccable credentials. She would be Trump’s third justice. Underscoring the Republicans’ confidence, Graham set an initial committee vote on the nomination for Thursday, the last day of hearings, which would allow final approval by the panel one week later and a vote for confirmation by the full Senate on Oct. 26. Protesters rallied outside the Senate building with the hearing room largely closed to the public. Other issues aside, Democrats are outraged that Republicans are moving so quickly, having refused to consider President Barack Obama’s nominee after Scalia’s death in February 2016, well before that year’s election.

Election

Drop box success From Lori Gummow

Winnebago County Clerk

Within the first two weeks, over 1,600 ballots have been dropped off at the Winnebago County Clerk’s Office since Vote By Mail ballots were first mailed on September 24th. “In an effort to protect the health and safety of our voters, we have provided a convenient ballot drop box outside the County Clerk’s Office, at 404 Elm Street, Rockford,” said Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow. “This box will provide each voter with a safe and trusted method for the contactless delivery of their ballots,” she added. This drop box is for Winnebago County voters, registered outside the city limits of Rockford. “We have been very pleased with the response to the drop box so far,” Gummow added. Registered voters have until October 29, Noon, to request a Vote By Mail ballot application. “However, voters should use good judgement and not wait until the last minute,” stated Gummow. Registered voters, residing outside the city limits of Rockford should request their ballot as soon as possible by going to winnebagocountyclerk.com/election-information Understandably, many voters are fearful of entering a polling place to cast their

ballots and many are choosing to utilize the option to Vote By Mail (a new name for an absentee ballot) this year. Voters are also concerned that the postal process may be overwhelmed with the volume of ballots received during this presidential election, or concerned about meeting the postmark deadline and they want to be sure their vote is counted. The white drop box is conveniently located just outside the main doors of the County Administration Building, under good lighting, and is monitored by video surveillance cameras. It will be monitored regularly by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputies as well. Ballots are collected several times each day by election officials. Voters should follow the instructions on their Vote By Mail packet before mailing or depositing the ballot in the drop box. Voters should not drop off their Vote By Mail ballots with election officials at the Early Voting locations nor should they attempt to leave it with Election Judges on Election Day. They must be placed in the County Clerk’s designated drop box or a USPS mail box. For more information about what is on your ballot, polling locations, or to see the status of your application, go to winnebagocountyclerk.com/election-information or call 815-319-4252.

October 14, 2020 The Rock River Times.

COVID Relief Plan

McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID relief plan By Andrew Taylor Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill next week, saying aid to hard-hit businesses shouldn’t be held up by gridlock involving other aid proposals. The Kentucky Republican says the first item of Senate business when the chamber returns next Monday will be a procedural vote on a scaled-back aid bill. Democrats filibustered a GOP-drafted aid bill last month and recent talks on a larger deal between Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., fell apart this past weekend, probably for good. “Demo crat s have spent mont hs blocking policies they do not even oppose. They say anything short of their multi-trillion-dollar wish list, jammed with non-COVID-related demands, is ‘piecemeal’ and not worth doing,” McConnell said in a statement. “And she

has worked hard to ensure that nothing is what American families get.” McConnell’s announcement came as President Donald Trump continues to agitate for “stimulus,” saying that Capitol Hill Republicans should “go big” rather than the limited approach they’ve been advocating. Opinion polls show that additional coronavirus relief is a higher priority for most voters than quickly approving Trump’s nomination of Appeals Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. While many Republicans take a skeptical view of the need for more virus relief like special unemployment benefits or direct payments to most taxpayers, some GOP senators in difficult re-election races are eager for more aid. Under Senate rules, McConnell can call for a re-vote on the September legislation, which was filibustered by Democrats as insufficient. It also doesn’t satisfy Trump, in part because it did not provide for another round of $1,200 direct payments that would go out under his name.

McConnell could also modify the earlier GOP bill. For her part, Pelosi issued a statement again criticizing Trump for caring chiefly about the direct payments. She defended her position on a Tuesday conference call with fellow Democrats. “A fly on the wall or wherever else it might land in the Oval Office tells me that the President only wants his name on a check to go out before Election Day and for the market to go up,” Pelosi said in a letter to her colleagues. To recap, talks on the latest potential round of COVID relief began in July, collapsed in August, and were revived last month. Last week alone saw Trump cause the talks to collapse on Tuesday, only to revive them heading into the weekend. They then cratered again on Saturday after Trump’s latest $1.8 trillion proposal took heavy fire from both Democrats and Trump’s GOP allies. Republicans are back to offering smaller, targeted aid that would permit endangered party members to again go on record in

favor of aid, even if it’s a nonstarter with Democrats and opposed by Trump. “What I hear from Sen. McConnell is once again take a little piece and be satisfied. What I hear from the president just the opposite,” said Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. “Can the two of them sit down and agree? Wouldn’t that be a breakthrough?” Some Democrats are convinced that Joe Biden is poised to reclaim the White House and have been pressuring Pelosi to strike a less ambitious deal that would deliver aid now rather than letting the economy to continue to struggle without help until next year. Pelosi’s response was to gather statements from a host of committee chairmen criticizing the administration’s latest offer. “If Congress doesn’t act, the next president will inherit a real mess,” said Harvard economist Jason Furman, a former top adviser to President Barack Obama. “If the Mnuchin offer could be passed by the Senate – which is a huge “if” – that would be a lot better than waiting to get even more in January.”

The Rock River Times. October 14, 2020

Making your compost pile BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

The fall is the perfect time to make your ﬁrst compost pile. As your summer garden ends, you’ve now got a lot of green material. While raking up the leaves from trees in your yard, you’ve got your brown material. So all that’s needed is to get these together to start the process of compost. Compost is a great ingredient to use in the garden. It tends to feed the micro-organisms in the soil that are involved in soil nutrient cycling. Compost adds to the soil organic matter, helping your soil do a better job for you. Poorly compacted soils

can usually be addressed overtime with adding compost to your soil. One of the few weaknesses of compost is that it has low N-P-K. Usually I do not recommend it for a seasonal fertilizer as the N-P-K values are sometimes 0.25-0.25-0.25 and by comparison, your vegetable plants depend on a fertilizer of say 10-10-10. To start a compost pile, you will want a ratio of 2 parts green to 1 part brown. The green ingredients will be your vegetable debris, kitchen scraps, and others. As you decide on your green ingredients, make sure to avoid any that are heavily diseased. While compost should reach the

right temperature to kill o� any of those pathogens that cause disease next summer, you will still want to be vigilante. Grass and weeds could also be added to the compost as long as you are leaving out the weed seed heads. Of kitchen scrapes, avoid any that include dairy, fats, and oils as these do not compost. Your brown ingredients are leaves, twigs, and other wood products. These will need to be cut up/shredded in order to create a more even layer and to get your compost started. Compost can be made in a pile in your growing area. You can add to it overtime. You can also purchase a compost bin or

make your own three compost system. A bin can work well as most are designed for you to easily turn. They have ventilation and you can place it near a hose to add water. A three bin compost system is usually designed with the ease of adding large amounts of compost ingredients. This system works well when you have manure or a lot of green material to get rid of. With the three bin design, you’ll have one that is ready, another that is mid-compost, and another that is just getting started. Grant McCarty is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension. His tips and tricks appear in TRRT.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

The energy basis of economics BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL CONTRIBUTORS

For those concerned about taking action on climate change an article entitled Economics from the Top Down points out the di�ering economic perspectives that contribute to the delay in addressing the problem. For the climate scientist climate change is a dire threat to humanity as it could make farming impossible in many parts of the world where food is produced. Neoclassical economists tend to minimize the threat as did William Nordhaus in his work on climate change. He sees agriculture as such a small part of our gross domestic product (GDP) that if production falls o� the overall economic output will barely change. Critics of Nordhaus’ work point out that a decline in agricultural income ignores its important biophysical role in supplying humans with food. Criticisms of the neoclassical model of the economy have stimulated the development of an economic model known as the surplus energy economy. It challenges the idea that the economy should be understood as a ﬁnancial system. Instead it should be understood as an energy system. The surplus energy economic model was developed by Dr. Tim Morgan; the remainder of this article represents our basic understanding of it and what it might mean for our energy future. The model recognizes that all forms of economic output, including all the goods and services produced by society, are products of energy. It takes energy to obtain energy.

Whenever we access energy for its use, some of that energy is consumed in the process of securing energy. The remaining surplus of energy is used to build all goods and services and to operate and maintain them. In surplus energy economics, the cost of securing the energy is expressed as a ratio and represented as the Energy Cost of Energy or ECoE. What remains after the ECoE is surplus energy. It is the surplus energy that gives us prosperity. While money is important in financial transactions it only serves as a claim on the output of the real (energy) economy. As the energy cost of securing energy is rising it reduces the surplus energy available to produce the good and services underpinning prosperity. The reduction in surplus energy is intensified by an increasing number of people seeking a share of the prosperity secured from the use of the surplus energy. The period from 1945 to 1965 was a time of rising prosperity as the cost of securing energy was dropping. Since that time the growth in prosperity has declined due to the increased cost of securing energy. Governments have attempted to counter this trend by relying on financial manipulations such as negative interest rates, increasing debt levels or printing more money in hopes of increasing prosperity With money serving as a claim on the economic output from surplus energy, increasing the supply of money increases the claims against economic output. The increasing claims against surplus energy is seen as leading to an economic crisis which

will manifest itself through defaults or inﬂation which reduces the value of money. With surplus energy in decline and the increasing need to limit carbon emissions interest in renewable energy has dramatically increased. On economic and environmental grounds a transition to renewable energy is seen as imperative. While supporting such a transition a question arises as to whether using it will arrest the decline in economic prosperity. For now renewable energy production remains dependent on the energy of fossil fuels and their declining energy surplus. If the trend continues it may increase the cost of renewable energy. If it does the energy cost of energy may never be low enough to support an increase in prosperity.

From the surplus energy perspective society could be facing a decline in its standard of living regardless of whether it continues to use fossil fuel energy or transitions to cleaner renewable sources of energy. From an environmental perspective the prospect of a somewhat lower standard of living does not negate the benefits of renewable sources in meeting our energy needs while reducing the adverse environmental impacts of our reliance on fossil fuels. It suggests we will need to reconsider how we use energy and separate basic energy needs from energy wants. It also suggests it is important to continue investing in renewable energy.

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October 14, 2020 The Rock River Times.

INTERNATIONAL CREDIT UNION DAY

Inspiring Hope for a Global Community Celebrate 72 years of International Credit Union Day® at Rockford Bell Credit Union On Oct. 15, 2020, credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day®, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year marks the 72nd anniversary. Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives that provide an e�ective and viable alternative to for-profit financial institutions for more than 274 million members in 118 countries worldwide. More than 85,000 credit unions exist globally, providing a plethora of financial services for their members, recognized as a force for positive economic and social change. Rockford Bell Credit Union was founded in 1935 by the Illinois Bell Telephone Employees and today serves individuals

who work or live in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside & Lee counties. With o�ces in Loves Park (815) 636-2100 at 4225 N. Perryville Road and in Mount Morris (815) 734-6427 at 4 E. Main Street. We are a full service credit union. And remember – You’ll always do well with Rockford Bell Credit Union. Since 1948, International Credit Union Day has been celebrated annually on the third Thursday of October. Each year, the international event a�ords the opportunity to remember credit unions’ proud history and promote awareness of and support for the credit union and ﬁnancial cooperative di�erence. This year’s theme is “Inspiring Hope for a Global Community.” Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, credit unions around the globe have continued to provide a high level of service to their

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development platform for credit unions and other ﬁnancial cooperatives, as well as numerous national credit union trade associations and federations around the world. On Oct. 15, credit unions from around the world will join forces to celebrate the day with membership drives, contests and fundraisers to help their local communities. Credit unions will share their activities with the global community on social media using #ICUDay. For more information about Rockford Bell Credit Union, visit rbcu.net/.

The Rock River Times. October 14, 2020

FOR CITY OF ROCKFORD VOTERS

Following is a complete set of sample ballots for the General Election, November 3, 2020. Voters will be eligible to vote in the districts as indicated on their valid voter identification card.

FOR STATE’S ATTORNEY

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS TO VOTE, COMPLETE THE OVAL TO THE LEFT OF YOUR CHOICE, LIKE THIS: To cast a write-in vote, complete the oval to the left of the blank space provided and print the candidate’s name in that space. For specific write-in instructions, refer to the card of instructions provided in the booth. If you tear, soil, deface or erroneously mark this ballot, return it to the Election Judge and obtain another.

J. HANLEY

SAMPLE BALLOT I hereby certify the following sample ballot is a true and correct copy of the Official Ballot to be voted in the General Election to be held in the City of Rockford, Illinois on November 3, 2020

Executive Director Board of Election Commissioners

FEDERAL FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (Vote for one)

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE 1970 ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION “NOTICE THE FAILURE TO VOTE THIS BALLOT MAY BE THE EQUIVALENT OF A NEGATIVE VOTE, BECAUSE A CONVENTION SHALL BE CALLED OR THE AMENDMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IF APPROVED BY EITHER THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE VOTING ON THE QUESTION OR A MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTING IN THE ELECTION. (THIS IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A DIRECTION THAT YOUR VOTE IS REQUIRED TO BE CAST EITHER IN FAVOR OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSITION HEREIN CONTAINED.) WHETHER YOU VOTE THIS BALLOT OR NOT YOU MUST RETURN IT TO THE ELECTION JUDGE WHEN YOU LEAVE THE VOTING BOOTH”. CONSTITUTION BALLOT PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE 1970 ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment grants the State authority to impose higher income tax rates on higher income levels, which is how the federal government and a majority of other states do it. The amendment would remove the portion of the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that is sometimes referred to as the “flat tax,” that requires all taxes on income to be at the same rate. The amendment does not itself change tax rates. It gives the State the ability to impose higher tax rates on those with higher income levels and lower income tax rates on those with middle or lower income levels. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become a part of the Illinois Constitution. For the proposed amendment of Section 3 of Article IX of the Illinois Constitution. YES NO

LEGISLATIVE FOR STATE SENATOR THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one)

PAUL HOFMANN

REPUBLICAN

(JOSEPH R. BIDEN

STEVE STADELMAN

DEMOCRATIC

(HOWIE HAWKINS (ANGELA WALKER GREEN

(GLORIA LA RIVA (LEONARD PELTIER

PARTY FOR SOCIALISM AND LIBERATION

(BRIAN CARROLL (AMAR PATEL

AMERICAN SOLIDARITY PARTY

(JO JORGENSEN (JEREMY “SPIKE” COHEN LIBERTARIAN

(___________________ (___________________ Write-in

FEDERAL FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for one)

MARK C. CURRAN JR. REPUBLICAN

RICHARD J. DURBIN DEMOCRATIC

WILLIE L. WILSON

WILLIE WILSON PARTY

DAVID F. BLACK GREEN

DANNY MALOUF LIBERTARIAN

________________________ Write-in

CONGRESSIONAL FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS SIXTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for one)

ADAM KINZINGER REPUBLICAN

DANI BRZOZOWSKI DEMOCRATIC

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS SEVENTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for one)

ESTHER JOY KING REPUBLICAN

CHERI BUSTOS DEMOCRATIC

REPUBLICAN

PAUL CARPENTER DEMOCRATIC

FOR AUDITOR

(DONALD J. TRUMP (MICHAEL R. PENCE

(KAMALA D. HARRIS

(Vote for one)

DEMOCRATIC

REPRESENTATIVE FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SIXTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one)

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATE REPUBLICAN

WILLIAM D. “BILL” CROWLEY DEMOCRATIC

FOR CORONER (Vote for one)

WILLIAM HINTZ REPUBLICAN

NO CANDIDATE DEMOCRATIC

FOR COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN (Vote for one)

KATHLEEN (KATHIE) JO HANSEN

JOSEPH CHIARELLI

REPUBLICAN

MAURICE A. WEST II

BURT GERL

DEMOCRATIC

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SIXTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one)

DEMOCRATIC

FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT ONE (Vote for one)

JOHN M. CABELLO

AARON BOOKER

DAVE VELLA

NO CANDIDATE

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SIXTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one)

JOE SOSNOWSKI REPUBLICAN

NO CANDIDATE DEMOCRATIC

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY EIGHTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one)

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT NINE (Vote for one)

DAVID L. KELLEY REPUBLICAN

NO CANDIDATE DEMOCRATIC

FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT TEN (Vote for one)

ANDREW S. CHESNEY

NO CANDIDATE

JOE C. HOFFMAN

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

JOHN COOK INDEPENDENT

COUNTY FOR CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Vote for one)

TOM KLEIN REPUBLICAN

NO CANDIDATE DEMOCRATIC

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT ELEVEN (Vote for one)

KEVIN McCARTHY

FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT TWELVE (Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATE REPUBLICAN

JAIME SALGADO DEMOCRATIC

FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT THIRTEEN (Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATE REPUBLICAN

ANGIE GORAL DEMOCRATIC

FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT SIXTEEN (Vote for one)

JEAN CROSBY REPUBLICAN

NO CANDIDATE DEMOCRATIC

FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT SEVENTEEN (Vote for one)

FRED WESCOTT REPUBLICAN

ROBERT YOUNG DEMOCRATIC

FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT EIGHTEEN (Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATE REPUBLICAN

DOROTHY L. REDD DEMOCRATIC

FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT NINETEEN (Vote for one)

JAMIE GETCHIUS REPUBLICAN

ANGELA FELLARS DEMOCRATIC

WINNEBAGO COUNT FOREST PRESERV DISTRICT

FOR COMMISSIONER (Vote for not more than two)

REPUBLICAN

JEFF TILLY

NO CANDIDATE

CHERYL A. MAGGIO

DEMOCRATIC

TY VE

October 14, 2020 The Rock River Times.

BALLOT FOR JUDICIAL CANDIDATES SEEKING RETENTION IN OFFICE

“Vote on the Proposition with respect to all or any of the Judges listed on this ballot. No Judge listed is running against any other Judge. The sole question is whether each Judge shall be retained in his present office.” SHALL EACH OF THE PERSONS LISTED BE RETAINED IN OFFICE AS JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT? ANN B. JORGENSEN YES NO MARY S. SCHOSTOK YES NO SHALL EACH OF THE PERSONS LISTED BE RETAINED IN OFFICE AS JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT? JOSEPH G. McGRAW YES NO GENE DOHERTY YES NO LISA R. FABIANO YES NO GWYN GULLEY YES NO RONALD J. “RON” WHITE YES NO

PUBLIC QUESTION(S)

WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROPOSITION TO ADOPT COUNTY EXECUTIVE FORM OF GOVERNMENT Shall the County of Winnebago adopt the county executive form of government and elect not to become a home rule unit? YES NO

MERIDIAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #223 PROPOSITION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL TAX RATE Shall the maximum annual tax rate for educational purposes for Meridian Community Unit School District Number 223, Ogle and Winnebago Counties, Illinois, be established at 3.48 percent upon all the taxable property of said School District at the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, for levy year 2021 and the years thereafter, instead of 2.78 percent, the maximum rate otherwise applicable to the taxes to be extended in said years for said purposes? YES NO

(a) The maximum annual tax rate for educational purposes now in force in said School District is 3.48 percent, and this rate is currently set to decrease for levy year 2021 and the years thereafter to 2.78 percent. (b) The approximate amount of taxes extendable for educational purposes under the maximum rate now in force in said School District is $6,686,863. (c) The approximate amount of taxes extendable for educational purposes under the proposed increased rate is $6,686,863. (d) The total dollar amount of the most recently approved annual budget of said School District is $19,354,348; the total dollar amount of said annual budget, if increased by the amount of additional tax which may be levied if the proposition is approved, is $19,354,348; the percentage of increase in the total dollar amount of the most recently approved annual budget of said School District, if such total dollar amount were increased by the amount of additional tax which may be levied if the proposition is approved, is 0 percent. (e) The percentage of increase between the maximum rate at which such taxes for educational purposes may be levied if the proposition is approved and the annual rate at which such taxes for educational purposes is currently levied is 0 percent.

The polls at said election will be open at 6:00 o’clock A.M. and will continue to be open until 7:00 o’clock P.M. of that day.

The Rock River Times. October 14, 2020

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RACVB Unveils To-Go Tuesdays to Support Local Food & Beverage Establishments

To-Go Tuesday logo Rockford Area CVB

In an effort to help prepare local restaurants and culinary artists for cooler weather and current pandemic restrictions, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is pleased to announce a marketing effort encouraging residents and visitors to support our local food and beverage industry. To-Go Tuesday is an 11-week, region-wide awareness campaign to support our local food and beverage industry. With new mitigation efforts implemented as of Saturday, October 3 in Winnebago County, RACVB is encouraging residents across the entire region to support small businesses responsibly at outdoor dining establishments and to consider the many carryout, curbside, delivery, gift card and other creative options that have helped continue to keep doors open amidst the pandemic. To-Go Tuesday began on Tuesday, October 6, as a virtual gathering place

and weekly Facebook event supporting local restaurants with marketing efforts on the GoRockford Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. As part of the campaign, RACVB will feature participating local restaurants that the public is encouraged to patronize. RACVB will award a $25 gift card to one lucky winner per week from a local restaurant located within the 11 municipalities of Winnebago County. To be eligible to win a $25 gift card, participants must share a photo of their recent to-go order from a local restaurant via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram including the hashtags #ToGoRockford and #GoRockford. RACVB will announce the winner on all social media channels midday every Friday for the next 11 weeks. All area communities will be represented in this RACVB social contest, which will highlight native local restaurants from Winnebago County-based municipalities weekly in the following order:

• • • • • • • • • •

Oct. 5-9 - Cherry Valley Oct. 12-16 - Durand Oct. 19-23 - Loves Park Nov. 2-6 - New Milford Nov. 9-13 - Pecatonica Nov. 16-20 - Rockford Nov. 23-27 - Rockton Nov. 30-Dec. 4 - Roscoe Dec. 7-11 - South Beloit Dec. 14-18 - Winnebago

“At Lucha Cantina, we’ve seen firsthand how the community can breathe life into local businesses,” said Joshua Binning, owner of Lucha Cantina. “Whether buying food curbside, purchasing a gift card for future use or simple liking and sharing their posts on Facebook, you can help. Local restaurants are natural gathering places for the community and with community support we’ll all be here when this chapter is over and we’re on to the next.” Moreover, RACVB continues to update

its online Resource Center Food & Beverage center (www.gorockford.com/ resource-center/food-beverages) to feature outdoor dining spots and to-go options. Restaurant promotions will continue via the RACVB’s website and social media platforms to provide up-todate information for patrons to support their favorite local food and beverage establishments in the coming months. The Bureau encourages Winnebago Countybased local restaurants to reach out via email to Social@GoRockford.com with restaurant information related to outdoor dining plans, to-go options and promotional offers to be considered for complimentary inclusion in the To-GoRockford campaign. “RACVB’s mantra has always been to support local, and now more than ever is the best time to make that happen. There are so many ways we can give back to our hardworking local restaurant owners and small businesses during these challenging times,” said Andrea Cook, RACVB senior manager of marketing & communications. “COVID-19 has certainly been a disruption, but we will remain vigilant in our efforts to support one another, abiding by safety protocols, while still enjoying the things that bring us joy. Together we will get through this with our masks up and our hopes too, for brighter times ahead.” RACVB’s latest campaign efforts serve as an extension to the Clean Hands, Open Doors pledge, which continues to shine a light on the importance of proper sanitization and cleaning practices, social distancing and wearing masks and face coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. For more information on the pledge, visit www. rockfordcleanhands.com. For more information about To-Go Tuesday and local restaurants in the Rockford region, visit gorockford.com.

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Soundscapes for Strolling WHEN Thursday, October 15 (3 - 5 p.m.) WHERE Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford Anderson Japanese Gardens will feature unobtrusive instrumental music that encourages a sense of calm contemplation for guests strolling throughout the garden every Thursday in October. Thursday, October 15 features music by Joel Ross, a pianist with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra.

Fall on the Farm WHEN Saturday, October 17 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) WHERE Lockwood Park, Rockford Come join us for Fall on the Farm every Saturday during the month of October. Admission to the park is free and during your visit, you can add-on a variety of outdoor Fall on the Farm experiences including: picking your own pumpkin, taking a wagon ride around the scenic farm, riding a pony or interacting with our animal friends in the petting zoo.

All Hallows’ Eve 2020 Drive Thru Event

A unique array of dresses, blouses, skirts, jewelry and more are sold at 510 Threads Fashion Boutique, located in downtown Rockford.

WHEN Saturday, October 17 (12 - 6 p.m.) WHERE Midway Village Museum, Rockford Come enjoy a safe, festive and socially distant trick-or-treating experience! Each car will drive thru the 13-acre Victorian Village and visit up to 20 trick-or-treat stops. Visitors are encouraged to dress-up in family-friendly costumes and decorate cars.

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Edwards Apple Orchard West is located in the rolling hills of scenic Northwest Winnebago County and features apples, cider, pumpkins, raspberries, dairy barn store and children’s play areas.

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Government Notices n n n INVITATION TO BID TRAFFIC SIGNAL/LIGHTING PARTS & SUPPLIES BID NO.: 1020-PW-121 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on November 04, 2020 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused. Bid documents may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall, 4th floor, 425 E. State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104, or at https://rockfordil. gov/city-departments/finance/ central-services/purchasing/ open-bidsrfps/ Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number. Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities. 20209R TRRT 10/14 n n n NOTICE OF CAUCUS Notice is hereby given that on December 1, 2020, a caucus of the Republican Party in Cherry Valley Township, Winnebago County, Illinois, will commence at 6:30 p.m. at the Cherry Valley Fire Station # 2, 4919 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford, for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Township Highway Commissioner, Township Assessor, and Township Trustee (4). Wendy Owano Cherry Valley Township Clerk October 14, 2020 20193R TRRT 10/14 n n n INVITATION TO BID CENTRAL GARAGE MAIN DRAIN REPLACEMENT/REPAIR BID NO.: 1020-PW-122 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on October 29, 2020 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused. Bid documents may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall, 4th floor, 425 E. State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104, or at https://rockfordil. gov/city-departments/finance/ central-services/purchasing/ open-bidsrfps/ Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number. Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices

and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities. 20210R TRRT 10/14 n n n PRE-FILING NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the office of Wendy Owano, Cherry Valley Township Clerk, will be open for the purpose of accepting candidate petitions or certificates for the following elections: February 23, 2021, Primary Election (established parties) on the dates/hours: 11-16-2020 and 11-20-2020 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 11-23-2020 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. AND April 6, 2021, Consolidated Election (independent, et al) on the dates/hours: 12-14-2020 through 12-182020 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 12-21-2020 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES LISTED BELOW: Supervisor Highway Commissioner Assessor Clerk Trustee (4) Wendy Owano Cherry Valley Township Clerk 20194R TRRT 10/14

Public Notices n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a American Bully Breeding business in said County and State under the name of Kaneline Kennels at the following post office addresses: 217 Oakwood Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rod Martin SIGNED: Rod Martin 9/30/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20179R TRRT 10/21 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 BETTY L. TAYLOR, Deceased. CASE NO. 2020 P 394 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Betty L. Taylor of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on September 25, 2020, to Mark Birnbaum, who is the executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is G. Michael Scheurich. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before April 8, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of

the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Room 314, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate executor, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate executor and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: October 5, 2020 G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, Attorney G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH (##2479869) Guyer & Enichen, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 2601 Reid Farm Road, Suite B Rockford, Illinois 61114 815/636-9600 20165R TRRT 10/21 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 DONALD LEWIS DAVIS, Deceased. Case No. 2020-P-0000395 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of DONALD LEWIS DAVIS of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on September 28, 2020, to WENDY HOUGAN of Rockford, Illinois, whose attorney is Timothy J. Leake, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before April 7, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representatives, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. WENDY HOUGAN, Independent Administrator for the Estate of DONALD LEWIS DAVIS, Deceased Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP By: /s/ Timothy J. Leake Timothy J. Leake, one of her attorneys PREPARED BY: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP Timothy J. Leake, ARDC #6277868 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, Illinois 61105 Email: tleake@hinshawlaw.com 815-490-4939 Attorneys for Estate 20159R TRRT 10/21 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 10/23/2020 at 9:00am to enforce the Owner’s Lien thereon. If there are no bidders, the property will be otherwise disposed of by the owner. Any vehicles sold will not have a title provided to the buyer. Units Located at 5112 Linden Rd Rockford IL 61109 at 9:00am, all other location to

immediately follow. Ashley Manning Unit # 069; Ivan Gamboa Unit # 102; Shannon Hernandez Unit # 125; Arin Hammer Unit # 128; Rrionna Brocks Unit # 143; Dominic Barker Unit # 146; Misty Holestein Unit # 153; Veronica Castillo Unit #229; Ronald Taylor Unit # 247; Amy Roland Unit #285; Luis Roldan Unit #328; Paul Hernandez Unit # 332; Rebecca Shank Unit # 333; Claudia Sapien Unit # 388. Units Located at 3722 Baxter Rd Rockford IL 61109 * Immediately following Marktavis Valentine Unit # B020; Toni Turner Unit #Rv004. Units located at 5315 Sandy Hollow Rd Rockford IL 61109 * Immediately following Ashanti Gimlin Unit # S020; Mark White Unit # S031; Kristine Lynch Unit # S042; Kenneth Grigsby Unit #S049; Matt Bellehuemeur Unit # S092. Units located at 1619 N Meridian Rd Rockford IL 61103 * Immediately following (12 p.m.) Heather Murphy Unit # M136; Rachel Dishman Unit #M121; Leland Hoffman Unit # M142. Units located at 1821 W Chrysler Dr Belvidere IL 61008 * Immediately following Antonio Smith Unit # C017; Andrew Schaffer Unit # C132. If unit is not paid in full by Friday October 16th 2020 at 4pm your unit will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction on Friday October 23rd 2020. To register as a buyer please arrive 15 minutes prior to the auction with proper identification and payment. Please register at our office located at 5112 Linden Rd Rockford IL 61109. A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. 20160R TRRT 10/14 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 repair & sale second hand electronics business in said County and State under the name of A.C.S. Electronic Repairs at the following post office addresses: 1118 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jose H. Hernandez SIGNED: Jose H. Hernandez 10/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20178R TRRT 10/21 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: MELVIN G. SWANSON, Deceased. CASE NO. 2020-P-399 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MELVIN G. SWANSON, Letters of Office were issued on September 28, 2020, to DeWAYNE SWANSON, 3620 Fleetwood Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61109, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Peter A. Savitski, 838 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before April 15, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois

Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 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 days after it has been filed. DATED: October 1, 2020 DeWAYNE SWANSON Executor Attorney Peter A. Savitski 838 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 963-0370 pas-law@sbcglobal.net 20161R TRRT 10/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: LATISHA NECOLE MOORE Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-703 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Latisha Necole Moore to the new name of: Laticia Saunders. The court date will be held: on December 9, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Latisha Necole Moore Current Name 20162R TRRT 10/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: PATRICIA DARLENE ROBINSON, Petitioner, vs. ALPHONSO RUBIN ROBINSON, Respondent. Case No. 19 D 853 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent ALPHONSO RUBIN ROBINSON that Petitioner PATRICIA DARLENE ROBINSON 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 November 9, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Patricia Darlene Robinson, Petitioner 20164R TRRT 10/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: AMANDA ELIZABETH SHADDEN Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-0000717 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Amanda Elizabeth Shadden to the new name of: Amanda Elizabeth Malapanes. The court date will be held: on December 10, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Amanda Elizabeth Shadden Current Name 20166R TRRT 10/21 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 ANDRE RAMON ORIEDO, a male child. Adoption Petition No. 2020-AD-123 TO: ANDRE WILLIAMS 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 ANDRE RAMON ORIEDO, a male child. Now, therefore, unless you, ANDRE WILLIAMS, 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 13th day of November, 2020, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 5th day of October, 2020. Thomas A. Klein CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: M Smith 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 20167R TRRT 10/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN CHANCERY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF JANET QUINN, Petitioner, and ZANON WHYTE, Respondent. CASE NO. 2020-D-721 NOTICE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, ZANON WHYTE, Respondent in the above-entitled action, that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County by the Petitioner; that proper procedures according to law have been taken and said suit is still pending. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, ZANON WHYTE, file your answer in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, held in the Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 6th day of November, 2020, default judgment may be entered against you after that date and a Decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. THOMAS A. KLEIN Clerk of the Circuit Court James T. Zuba (ARDC #6193442) ZUBA & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioners 6067 Strathmoor Drive Rockford, Illinois 61107 Phone: (815) 397-7000 E-mail: jtzjd@zubalawfirm.com 20168R TRRT 10/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing and assairians business in said County and State under the name of Importaciones BoriMex at the following post office addresses: 425 Forest Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting

such business are as follows: Santa Valtierra SIGNED: Santa Valtierra 9/30/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20170R TRRT 10/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food truck; sell egg rolls, burgers, fast food business in said County and State under the name of O & J at the following post office addresses: 2216 Holland St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Zoneice Berry Hill SIGNED: Zoneice Berry Hill 9/28/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20171R TRRT 10/21 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 chili sauce and authentic spice/flavor enhancer business in said County and State under the name of Papa Wang Chili and Spice at the following post office addresses: 9343 Forest Ridge Dr., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael Wang SIGNED: Michael Wang 10/5/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20172R TRRT 10/21 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 business in said County and State under the name of Micheladas El Guero at the following post office addresses: 3810 Landstrom Rd., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ramon Hernandez Jr.; Karina S. Orozco SIGNED: Ramon Hernandez Jr. 10/1/20 SIGNED: Karina S. Orozco 10/1/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of October, A.D. 2020. Notary Public My Commission Expires March 13, 2023 20173R TRRT 10/21 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 full remodeling services; framing, drywall repair, painting, flooring, tiles, siding, decks and more business in said County and State under the name of Bustos Remodels at the following post office addresses: 112 N. Center St., Durand, IL 61024; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rebeca Patricio-Garcia SIGNED: Rebeca Patricio-Garcia 9/28/20 Subscribed and sworn (or

affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20174R TRRT 10/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a remodeling, hauling business in said County and State under the name of D’Fergz Remodeling and Hauling at the following post office addresses: 5513 Pepper Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sammy Ferguson Jr. SIGNED: Sammy Ferguson Jr. 10/1/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20175R TRRT 10/21 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 soy wax scented candle business in said County and State under the name of Amanate Candles at the following post office addresses: 4026 Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Desire Wilson SIGNED: Desire Wilson 10/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of October, A.D. 2020. Elizabeth Ranken, Notary Public My Commission Expires April 10, 2022 20184R TRRT 10/21 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 teeth whitening business in said County and State under the name of Betty Brights at the following post office addresses: 4471 Carthage Dr., Apt. 10, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rachel Walker SIGNED: Rachel Walker 10/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20188R TRRT 10/21 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 vending, rental property, marketing business in said County and State under the name of DreaMarks at the following post office addresses: 619 David Dr., Winnebago, IL 61088; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Eldwin Marks SIGNED: Eldwin Marks 9/29/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20153R TRRT 10/14

October 14, 2020 The Rock River Times. n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: FAITH MARIE BOAN Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-689 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Faith Marie Boan to the new name of: Faith Marie Thompson. The court date will be held: on November 18, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Faith Marie Boan Current Name 20128R TRRT 10/14 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 MARCHETTA L. KISNER, Deceased CASE NO. 2020 P 380 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARCHETTA L. KISNER, who died on October 6, 2019. Letters of Office were issued on September 23, 2020 to TODD M. KISNER, 1629 Valencia Drive, Rockford, IL 61108, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Douglas R. Henry, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before March 30, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: September 24, 2020 /s/ Todd M. Kisner, Executor DOUGLAS R. HENRY #6229426 BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 dhenry@bslbv.com 20129R TRRT 10/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: SHARON DENISE CURTIS, Petitioner, vs. CLIFF CURTIS, Respondent. Case No. 2020D490 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent CLIFF CURTIS that Petitioner SHARON DENISE CURTIS 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 November 2, 2020, a judgment by default may

be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Sharon Denise Curtis, Petitioner 20130R TRRT 10/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHERYL KOLBERG, Deceased. No. 2020-P-330 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given to the death of CHERYL KOLBERG. Letters of Office were issued on August 27, 2020, to CURT KOLBERG, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy K. Whitham, 124 N. Water St., Suite 305, Rockford, IL 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 30, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk – Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: September 21, 2020 /s/ Timothy K. Whitham Timothy K. Whitham Prepared by: Timothy K. Whitham ARDC #6244916 Whitham Law Office 124 N. Water St., Suite 305 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 986-4870 tim@whithamlawoffice.com 20131R TRRT 10/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD V. BARE, Deceased. No. 2020-P-368 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given to the death of RONALD V. BARE. Letters of Office were issued on September 11, 2020, to TERRINA BARE, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy K. Whitham, 124 N. Water St., Suite 305, Rockford, IL 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 30, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk – Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten

days after it has been filed. DATED: September 21, 2020 /s/ Timothy K. Whitham Timothy K. Whitham Prepared by: Timothy K. Whitham ARDC #6244916 Whitham Law Office 124 N. Water St., Suite 305 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 986-4870 tim@whithamlawoffice.com 20132R TRRT 10/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHARON L. BARE, Deceased. No. 2020-P-367 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given to the death of SHARON L. BARE. Letters of Office were issued on September 11, 2020, to TERRINA BARE, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy K. Whitham, 124 N. Water St., Suite 305, Rockford, IL 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 30, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk – Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: September 21, 2020 /s/ Timothy K. Whitham Timothy K. Whitham Prepared by: Timothy K. Whitham ARDC #6244916 Whitham Law Office 124 N. Water St., Suite 305 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 986-4870 tim@whithamlawoffice.com 20133R TRRT 10/14 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: WILLIAM JOHNSON, Deceased. CASE NO. 2019-P-423 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of WILLIAM JOHNSON. Letters of Office were issued on the 23rd day of December, 2019, to MARY JOHNSON, 125 Wallace Avenue, Machesney Park, Illinois, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, of Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., 308 West State Street, Suite 210, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 30, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winneba-

go 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: September 24, 2020 By: /s/ George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos — ARDC #6210622 HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 308 West State Street, Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-962-0044 Fax: 815-962-6250 george@hampiloslaw.com 20134R TRRT 10/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF ERVIN ROLLETTE 2020-P-372 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of ERVIN ROLLETTE. Letters of Office were issued on September 11, 2020 to LISA LEMKE, 1019 Alpine Dr., Janesville, WI 53546, who is the Executrix of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JACK R. COOK, JR. 113 West Main Street, Rockton, Illinois 61072. Date of death was April 17, 2017. Notice is given to unknown heirs whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition that an order was entered by the court on September 11, 2020 appointing said administrator. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 30, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk–Probate Division—at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office—Probate Division—must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal executrix and to the attorney within ten (10) days after filing. DATED: September 22, 2020 //s// Lisa Lemke //s// Lisa Lemke, Petitioner 20135R TRRT 10/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF DONNA J. DUNNAVAN 2020-P-378 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of DONNA J. DUNNAVAN. Letters of Office were issued on September 14, 2020 to DANIEL G. DUNNAVAN, 3341 Montlake Dr., Rockford, IL 61114, who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JACK R. COOK, JR. 113 West Main Street, Rockton, Illinois 61072. Date of death was June 19, 2020. Notice is given to unknown heirs whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition that an order was entered by the court on September 14, 2020 appointing said administrator. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 30, 2021, that date being at least six

(6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk–Probate Division—at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office—Probate Division—must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal executrix and to the attorney within ten (10) days after filing. DATED: September 21, 2020 //s// Daniel G. Dunnavan //s// Daniel G. Dunnavan, Petitioner 20136R TRRT 10/14 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 general contracting business in said County and State under the name of Jenkins Contracting at the following post office addresses: 1115 Mayfair Pl., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brian Jenkins SIGNED: Brian Jenkins 9/21/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20137R TRRT 10/14 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 equipment repair business in said County and State under the name of Duffy’s Equipment Repair at the following post office addresses: 12682 Legend Lakes, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brian Duffy SIGNED: Brian Duffy 9/22/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20138R TRRT 10/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a hair salon and hair products and accessories business in said County and State under the name of The Signature Room at the following post office addresses: 129 S. Phelps Ave., Suite 505, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rachael Butler SIGNED: Rachael Butler 9/23/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20139R TRRT 10/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a beauty salon business

in said County and State under the name of The Royal Diadem 62 at the following post office addresses: 1206 Cypress Terrace, Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Stephanie Whittington SIGNED: Stephanie Whittington 9/23/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of September, A.D. 2020. Janice E. Morris, Notary Public My Commission Expires 0304-2024 20140R TRRT 10/14 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 body care products, soaps, body creams and oils business in said County and State under the name of Sheba Soaps at the following post office addresses: 2437 Kristi Ln., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sabrina Muhammad SIGNED: Sabrina Muhammad 9/24/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20141R TRRT 10/14 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 property services, construction and handyman business in said County and State under the name of Howell Property Group at the following post office addresses: 8229 11th St., Davis Junction, IL 61020; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joseph Howell SIGNED: Joseph Howell 9/22/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20142R TRRT 10/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a online school of ministry business in said County and State under the name of JFS School of Ministry at the following post office addresses: 5111 Homestretch Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Johnny Senter SIGNED: Johnny Senter 9/25/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20143R TRRT 10/14 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 Erica’s machine cleaning, homes, cabins, yards business in said County and State under the name of Erica’s Cleaning Crew at the following post office addresses: 1130 Crosby St., #2W, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting

such business are as follows: Erica Cross M. SIGNED: Erica Cross M. 9/20/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20144R TRRT 10/14 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 crafting business in said County and State under the name of A Special Touch of Faith Creations & Designs at the following post office addresses: 614 S. New Towne Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Porche Goiston SIGNED: Porche Goiston 9/28/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20145R TRRT 10/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a lawn, yard, and snow removal services business in said County and State under the name of Dreamscape at the following post office addresses: 725 Tamarack Ln., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dustin Nissen SIGNED: Dustin Nissen 9/28/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20146R TRRT 10/14 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 appliance resale business in said County and State under the name of Appliance Corner at the following post office addresses: 2411 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Luis Ortiz SIGNED: Luis Ortiz 9/29/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20147R TRRT 10/14 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 spa business in said County and State under the name of Lex’ze Spa and Beauty at the following post office addresses: 415 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alexus Potter SIGNED: Alexus Potter 9/29/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20148R TRRT 10/14 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 spa business in said County and State under the name of Lindsey Nicole Esthetics at the following post office addresses: 5063 Edgemere Court, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lindsey Oyler SIGNED: Lindsey Oyler 9/29/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20149R TRRT 10/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: AMPHONE NOINEE KEOVORAVONG Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-710 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Amphone Noinee Keovoravong to the new name of: Angel Ace Keovoravong. The court date will be held: on December 2, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Amphone Keovoravong Current Name 20150R TRRT 10/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a home install business in said County and State under the name of Home Install Solutions at the following post office addresses: 145 Old Meadow Ln., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alex Tsimonidis SIGNED: Alex Tsimonidis 9/30/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20176R TRRT 10/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing and hair product business in said County and State under the name of All Type of Stuff at the following post office addresses: 218 Oakwood Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Herbert Thomas SIGNED: Herbert Thomas 9/23/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20177R TRRT 10/21

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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 an restaurant business in said County and State under the name of Gyro House at the following post office addresses: 2525 Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alicia Yeverino SIGNED: Alicia Yeverino 10/7/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20198R TRRT 10/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a hair salon business in said County and State under the name of Studio 26 at the following post office addresses: 129 S. Phelps Ave., #512B, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Andrea Naill SIGNED: Andrea Naill 10/5/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20199R TRRT 10/28 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 high end tattoo studio business in said County and State under the name of Ambitious Ink Tattoo Studio at the following post office addresses: 11820 Main St., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Justin Rednour SIGNED: Justin Rednour 10/8/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 20200R TRRT 10/28 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 general contractor & carpentry business in said County and State under the name of T. Moore Construction at the following post office addresses: 5362 Painted Pony Ln., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Trent Moore SIGNED: Trent Moore 10/7/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20201R TRRT 10/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and

transact a construction business in said County and State under the name of Easy Construction at the following post office addresses: 2011 Elm St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gildardo Gonzalez SIGNED: Gildardo Gonzalez 10/7/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20202R TRRT 10/28 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 bonnets & accessories sales and more business in said County and State under the name of Magical Bonnets & Accessories at the following post office addresses: 1869 Bright View Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Monica V. Spencer; Nicki Mitchell SIGNED: Monica V. Spencer 10/8/20 SIGNED: Nicki Mitchell 10/8/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20203R TRRT 10/28 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 catering food for the soul business in said County and State under the name of Taste These Hands at the following post office addresses: 815 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Fines Woodard SIGNED: Fines Woodard 10/8/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20204R TRRT 10/28 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 holistic therapy clinic, offering occupational and physical therapy business in said County and State under the name of Reflective Remedies Holistic Therapy at the following post office addresses: 730 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Latisha Montgomery SIGNED: Latisha Montgomery 10/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20205R TRRT 10/28 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 service/retrofit business in said County and State under the name of Al Williams Services at the following post office addresses: 1149 Railroad Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Albert L. Williams, Jr. SIGNED: Albert L. Williams, Jr. 9/28/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20206R TRRT 10/28 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 general remodeling contractor business in said County and State under the name of Dale Heilman Construction at the following post office addresses: 1118 Pine Valley Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dale E. Heilman; Natalia Reyes Heilman SIGNED: Dale E. Heilman 10/13/20 SIGNED: Natalia Reyes Heilman 10/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20208R TRRT 10/28 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 sewing and alterations business in said County and State under the name of Theresa’s Creations at the following post office addresses: 819 Whitman St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Theresa G. Birch SIGNED: Theresa G. Birch 10/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20211R TRRT 10/28 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 jewelry and arts business in said County and State under the name of Oudgully Creative Studio at the following post office addresses: 10356 Monarch Rd., Unit #2, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brandon Bottensek SIGNED: Brandon Bottensek 10/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20212R TRRT 10/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

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Request of: RODNEY LEWIS WILSON Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-744 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Rodney Lewis Wilson to the new name of: Rodney Lewis Wooden. The court date will be held: on December 9, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Rodney L. Wilson Current Name 20213R TRRT 10/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a painting business in said County and State under the name of David Atterbury Professional Painting at the following post office addresses: 1050 E. Main St., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: David Atterbury SIGNED: David Atterbury 10/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20214R TRRT 10/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Probate Division ESTATE OF GLORIA A. BARRETTE, Deceased. Case No. 20-P-9

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CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of GLORIA A. BARRETTE, of Rockford, Illinois, on October 6, 2019. Letters of Office were issued on July 22, 2020, to TIMOTHY W. BARRETTE, 2631 Karen Drive., Rockford, IL, 61101, who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is D. KEVIN SOMMER, Sommer Law Office, One Court Place, Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed within 6 months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within 6 months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within 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, 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 St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representative and to her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: 10/08/2020 Timothy W. Barrette, Executor of the Estate Attorney for Executor: D. Kevin Sommer, Esq. Sommer Law Office One Court Place, Suite 300 Rockford, IL 61101 815.965.4412 20196R TRRT 10/28

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October 14, 2020 The Rock River Times. n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a candy & sweets business in said County and State under the name of Baker’s Daughter #5 at the following post office addresses: 1207 Chelsea Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Janet L. Svehla SIGNED: Janet L. Svehla 9/25/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20180R TRRT 10/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: DAWN L. WILLIAMS, Deceased. No. 2020 P 390 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of DAWN L. WILLIAMS. Letters of Office were issued on September 30, 2020 to CHERYL CRIMMINS of 618 Barry Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Derek B.N. Seyller of HOWARD, HARDYMAN & DIVERDE, LLP, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100, PO Box 1616, Rockford, Illinois 61110-0116. Any claims against the Estate may be filed on or before April 7, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the Estate must be filed with the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 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 or her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED: October 1, 2020 CHERYL CRIMMINS, Independent Administrator Derek B.N. Seyller – ARDC# 6334524

HOWARD, HARDYMAN & DIVERDE, LLP 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 PO Box 1616 Rockford, Illinois 61110-0116 (815) 964-8888 dseyller@howardhardyman.com Attorneys for the Estate of DAWN L. WILLIAMS, Deceased 20163R TRRT 10/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO THE ESTATE OF: ROMANA LAYNG, Deceased. CASE NO.: 2020-P-101 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Romana Layng. Letters of Office were issued on March 16, 2020 to Attorney Sharon Rudy, of 405 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Sharon R. Rudy, 405 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before April 21, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or with the estate’s legal representative, or both. A copy of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the legal representative and the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: 10/6/20 /s/ Attorney Sharon R. Rudy Administrator Attorney Sharon R. Rudy, P.C., #6183356 405 W. State Street Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 962-1910 service@sharonrudylaw.com 20183R TRRT 10/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a event planning & small event space business in said County and State under

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2017-2, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.- ROBERTO ESCOTO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 2019 CH 0000432 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 19, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 23, 2020, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7338 SPRING BROOK ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61114 Property Index No. 12-11-126-008 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $145,882.22. 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

the name of Intimate Affairs by Tarina at the following post office addresses: 3424 N. Main St., Ste. D, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tarina L. Lister SIGNED: Tarina L. Lister 9/29/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20154R TRRT 10/14 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 an agricultural business in said County and State under the name of Double K Acres at the following post office addresses: 9797 Cunningham Road, Winnebago, IL 61088; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Russell D. Kaney SIGNED: Russell D. Kaney 9/29/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of September, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20151R TRRT 10/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2017-2, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.ROBERTO ESCOTO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 2019 CH 0000432 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 19, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on November 23, 2020, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWO AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO.1 OF MEADOWS OF SPRINGBROOK, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL

MERIDIAN, AND A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, AND RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 7, 1974 IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 292 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1348452 IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7338 SPRING BROOK ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61114 Property Index No. 12-11126-008 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $145,882.22. 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

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

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 19-6872. 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. 19-6872 Case Number: 2019 CH 0000432 TJSC#: 40-2158 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 0000432 I3158080 P20191R TRRT 10/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO REQUEST OF: BARBARA A. CROSBY

No. 2020 MR 728 NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR ADULT NAME CHANGE There will be a court hearing on the request of Barbara A. Crosby to change her name from: Barbara A. Crosby; to her former maiden name of: Barbara A. Sweet. The court hearing will be held: on December 16, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Barbara Crosby, Current Name 20197R TRRT 10/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a painting, remodeling business in said County and State under the name of Lil Pro’s Painting to Perfection at the following post office addresses: 218 S. Day Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Frank Bailey SIGNED: Frank Bailey 10/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20207R TRRT 10/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CVF III MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST II, PLAINTIFF, VS. MARGUERITE BROWN; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 20 CH 0000268 215 SOUTH GARFIELD AVENUE SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Marguerite Brown Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS: LOT

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 19-6872. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650

ONE HUNDRED SIX (106) PLAT OF VIETS ADDITION TO SOUTH BELOIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. AND LOT ONE HUNDRED SEVEN (107) PLAT OF VIETS ADDITION TO SOUTH BELOIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 215 South Garfield Avenue South Beloit, IL 61080 and which said Mortgage was made by, Marguerite Brown Mortgagor(s), to Citifinancial Services, Inc. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200800841150; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before November 13, 2020, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. E-filing is now mandatory with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/faq/ gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office. If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinoislegalaid.org. If you are unable to pay your court fees, you can apply for a fee waiver. For information about defending yourself in a court case (including filing an appearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinoislegalaid.org. You can also ask your local circuit clerk’s office for a fee waiver application. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 20-02503IL-596617 I3157746 P20192R TRRT 10/28 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 online business in said County and State under the name of Motives Boutique at the following post office addresses: 4420 Grinnell Dr., Apt. 5, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tuere DuBois; April Rogers SIGNED: Tuere DuBois 10/6/20 SIGNED: April Rogers 10/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20187R TRRT 10/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: MIKAILA LEA FILES Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-723 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Mikaila Lea Files to the new name of: Jonah Lee Michaels. The court date will be held: on December 3, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Mikaila Files Current Name 20195R TRRT 10/28 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 - houses, office business in said County and State under the name of Esquivias Cleaning Service at the following post office addresses: 3222 Pepper Ct., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rafael Esquivias Jr.; Isaac Esquivias SIGNED: Rafael Esquivias Jr. 10/5/20 SIGNED: Isaac Esquivias 10/5/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20169R TRRT 10/21

(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. 19-6872 Case Number: 2019 CH 0000432 TJSC#: 40-2158 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 0000432 I3158080 P20191R TRRT 10/28

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: TAURUS, GEMINI AND CANCER

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LEO, VIRGO AND LIBRA

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN

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Death Notices Gary Wheeler 84 Rockford 10/5/2020 Lauretta Soberg-Stofferahn 89 Rockford 10/5/2020 Vivian Wynn 50 Rockford 10/5/2020 June Lewis 74 Rockford 10/5/2020 Cathy Pierce 71 Cherry Valley 10/5/2020 Destiney Stokes 55 Rockford 10/5/2020 Sandra Roberson 58 Rockton 10/5/2020 Doris Bushaw 80 South Beloit 10/6/2020 Richard Andersen 87 Loves Park 10/6/2020 Angela DeSantis 63 Rockford 10/6/2020 Gene Allen Paulson 76 Rockford 10/6/2020 Cheri Greenlee 71 Rockford 10/6/2020 Edward Parchmon 56 Rockford 10/6/2020 Janka Valukievic 89 Rockford 10/6/2020 Dona Mae Shigley 93 Rockford 10/6/2020 Maxine Saw yer 89 Machesney Park 10/6/2020 Steven Brown 75 Rockford 10/6/2020 Eleanor Moody 97 Rockford 10/6/2020 Billy Jackson 65 Rockford 10/6/2020 Inel Bobo 73 Rockford 10/7/2020 Melvin Fosler 95 Rockford 10/7/2020 David Arreguin 77 Loves Park 10/7/2020 William Seiter 93 Rockford 10/7/2020 Florence Kimball 87 Rockford 10/7/2020 Vera Kramke 98 Rockford 10/7/2020 Cathy Hill 62 Rockford 10/7/2020 Flora Hollandsworth 87 Rockford 10/7/2020 Irene Ragland 97 Rockford 10/7/2020 Millie Castleberry 97 Rockford 10/7/2020 Penny Guth 78 Rockford 10/8/2020 Arlene Oberg 96 Rockford 10/8/2020 Sheila Piccirilli 73 Rockford 10/8/2020 Emma Tharps 91 Rockford 10/8/2020 Rosaline Pearson 88 Rockford 10/8/2020 Emma Turner 82 Rockford 10/8/2020 Mary Roberson 62 Rockford 10/8/2020 Homer Ingram 92 Rockford 10/8/2020 Melody Rodriguez 46 Rockford 10/8/2020 Donna Prosise 60 Rockford 10/8/2020 James Drath 78 Rockford 10/8/2020 Betty Kennedy 57 Winnebago 10/8/2020 Jonathan Busch 28 Loves Park 10/9/2020 Valeri Nelson 83 Rockford 10/9/2020 Karen McCarthy 76 Rockford 10/9/2020 Rosemary Johnson 90 Rockford 10/9/2020 Carole Ervin 78 Rockton 10/9/2020 Kay Diane McDonough 83 Loves Park 10/9/2020 Edward Blum 84 Loves Park 10/9/2020 Daniel Joiner 60 Rockford 10/9/2020 Eddie Young 98 Rockford 10/9/2020 Manolo Bromo 68 Rockford 10/9/2020 Pauline Eppes 83 Rockford 10/9/2020 Barbara Moore 83 Machesney Park 10/10/2020 Blase Gullo 72 Rockford 10/10/2020 Paul Stephens 55 Rockford 10/10/2020 Lila Grap 77 Rockford 10/10/2020 Dawe Karceski 67 Rockford 10/10/2020 Lori Depauw 52 South Beloit 10/10/2020 Roberto Hernandez 90 Rockford 10/10/2020 Gary Ladwig 82 Rockford 10/10/2020 Bunnie Ault 77 Rockford 10/10/2020 Patricia Lee 91 Roscoe 10/10/2020 Roger Heabler 90 Rockford 10/10/2020 Donald Gasparini 46 Rockford 10/11/2020 Dennis Olson 80 Rockford 10/11/2020 Michael Leonard 70 Rockford 10/11/2020 Bernice Gallisath 100 Rockford 10/11/2020 Edward Robinson 62 Rockford 10/11/2020 Betty Chambers 89 Rockford 10/11/2020 Maria Michel-Flores 53 Rockford 10/11/2020 Richard Jones 70 South Beloit 10/12/2020 Faith Benson 74 Rockford 10/12/2020 Antonietta Mongiat 70 Rockford 10/12/2020 James Freeman 73 Rockford 10/12/2020 Rose Stewart 78 Rockford 10/12/2020 Theresa Blaszczyk 91 Rockford 10/12/2020 Zylphia Collen 92 Rockford 10/12/2020 Lonnie George 65 Rockford 10/12/2020 Robert Melito 79 Rockford 10/12/2020 Jackie Ash 52 Rockford 10/12/2020 Samuel Van Dyke Jr. 78 Rockford 10/12/2020

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

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ARIES If fatigue is becoming a constant companion, it might be time to include more exercise in your routine. A lifestyle adjustment will give you more energy and a more active social life to boot. TAURUS Surprisingly, you’ll benefit from stress this week. It’ll give you the motivation to accomplish great things. Just make sure to balance the spheres of your life so you can better channel your energy. GEMINI Everything will fall into place and allow you to start a small business or move into a position of autho rity at work. You’ll discover your natural leadership skills. CANCER A tropical vacation is on the ho rizon. Even if your departure date is a few months away, you should take care of certain prep arations now like renewing your passport and getting vaccinated. LEO You may witness an injustice that spurs a reaction from several people around you. In the after math, you’ll play an important role in restoring harmony and sug gesting appropriate changes. VIRGO If you witness an injustice, you’ll be tempted to take things into your own hands. As you look for a resolution, you’ll need to consider all the angles. Make sure to rely on tact and delicacy to handle the situation. LIBRA You’ll be relentless in your at tempts to reach an agreement or complete a transaction at work. You may experience a fair amount of anxiety and insomnia, but im mense success awaits.

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ARIES Germs spread quickly at this time of the year. In particular, you should take steps to protect your respiratory system. Flu sea son will come early for you. TAURUS There will be a lot of confusion in the air, but you’ll use the op portunity to speak your mind. You’ll get answers and a fair mea sure of reassurance about a deli cate subject. GEMINI Work and money will occupy most of your thoughts this week. You’ll contemplate your profes sional future and make changes if it doesn’t line up with your goals. CANCER You’ll benefit from a shopping spree and possibly a whole new style. Friends will inspire you to follow new trends. You might also discover a new outlook on life as you explore your spirituality.

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ARIES A few hours of overtime at work this week will temporarily im prove your financial situation. This will allow you to dedicate more time to your relationship, which may need some attention. TAURUS You’ll be in the right place at the right time to stand out and make a good impression. You’ll be proud of yourself this week. At work, you’ll be rewarded or at least gi ven sincere recognition. GEMINI It’ll be hard to get you out of the house. You’ll feel attached to old belongings that are taking up too much space. In the end, you’ll be able to get rid of the clutter. CANCER You won’t hold your tongue this week, and you’ll speak up when others remain silent. You’ll need to demonstrate authority as you navigate a complex situation in order to overcome an impasse.

LEO There’s a good chance you’ll get that longawaited promotion, which will allow you to balance your work and family life. You’ll also widen your client base and make new connections.

LEO You’ll likely have to invest con siderably in your career this week. You might also purchase a new vehicle to avoid a breakdown and improve your image.

VIRGO If you have young children, you’ll become more responsible for their care. This won’t prevent you from maintaining an active social life as you’ll participate in more family activities.

VIRGO You’ll go out of your way to impress others. At work, you’ll gather a large client base and achieve one of your top ambi tions. Your hard work will lead to success.

LIBRA A friend or family member will announce a spontaneous trip. You’ll need to be more energetic if you want your social life to thrive. You should also plan to spend more quality time with your partner.

LIBRA If you’re looking for the perfect job, you’ll find the inspiration you need to choose the right path. You’ll also benefit from having an active imagination as it will allow you to create a masterpiece.

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CAPRICORN A training program will propel your career to new heights. You’ll need a lot of patience to over come the challenges ahead, but something will inspire you to persevere.

AQUARIUS You’ll be assigned new respon sibilities at work that will likely require a wardrobe update. With a fresh look, you’ll feel more con fident meeting people and ma king your presence known.

AQUARIUS You’ll spend a lot of time reflec ting on your environment and eventually make significant chan ges to your surroundings. You’ll need to assess your priorities and determine what’s best for you.

PISCES You’ll devote a lot of time and energy to your family this week, and it’ll be hard to get you out of your house. People close to you will count on your genero sity, but some might take advan tage of it.

PISCES You’ll be inclined to say yes to everyone, but this will make it harder to keep your promises. It’s difficult to make a decision without all the necessary infor mation, so make sure you reflect long and hard.

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