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State Revenue Losses

Forecasters project long-term deficits, growing bill backlog By Peter Hancock

Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – A new report from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget shows that without significant new revenue, spending cuts or a combination of both, the state will face a budget deficit of $3.9 billion in the current fiscal year and continuing deficits of $4 billion or more in each of the next five fiscal years. It also projects that the state’s backlog of unpaid bills could grow to as much as $33 billion by fiscal year 2026, up from the current backlog total of about $7.8 billion, if lawmakers do not make structural changes. “Sizeable deficits in the general funds budget are projected for fiscal years 2022 through 2026, ranging from $4.8 billion in fiscal year 2022 and falling to $4.2 billion by fiscal year 2026,” the report stated. The report does not actually predict that those deficits will occur. Instead, it is intended to show what would happen under the state’s current revenue structure and spending obligations. The report, which was released late Friday, attributes much of the current fiscal year’s deficit to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in dramatic revenue losses for state and local governments throughout the country. But it also notes that voters’ rejection of Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed constitutional amendment to allow for a graduated income tax on the Nov. 3 ballot – which would have allowed higher tax rates to be levied on people with higher incomes – means the state will have fewer tools at its disposal to address its ongoing “structural” budget deficits. Revenue officials had estimated that passage of the amendment would have brought in an additional $1.2 billion during

the last six months of the current fiscal year, and roughly $3.2 billion per year after that. But the rejection of that amendment now means lawmakers and the administration will have to look elsewhere for solutions. “Looking ahead to the fiscal year 2022 budget (which begins July 1, 2021) and recognizing that Illinois continues to face significant financial challenges, there are limited ways to address the structural deficit of the state budget in the absence of the tax rate structure flexibility that would have been provided under the changes in the proposed constitutional amendment,” the report stated. Earlier this year, Pritzker advised state agency directors to prepare for a 5-percent budget reduction this year, and to make plans for a potential 10-percent cut in fiscal year 2022, which begins July 1. But the report says even that would not be enough to close the gap between anticipated revenues and expenditures, and that Pritzker is unwilling to make deeper cuts, which means he will have to seek legislative approval for some form of tax increases. According to the report, one of the options being considered is some form of tax increase or elimination of corporate and business tax “loopholes.” “As the cuts that would be required to bring Illinois’ budget to balance would harm education and human services programs and damage essential areas of the state’s economy, the Governor continues to believe that cuts alone cannot be the solution and revenue adjustments need to be considered as well,” the report states. “The Governor will work with the legislature to identify corporate and business tax loopholes that can be closed and tax adjustments that can be made that will minimize the impact to lower-and middle-

class families while ensuring that Illinois can meet its financial responsibilities.” It remains unclear, though, how much the state could raise through such measures or whether that would be enough to address the state’s long-term revenue problems. In a statement issued immediately after the ballot measure’s failure, the credit rating agency Moody’s said raising the state’s flat tax rate by 0.7 percentage points, to 5.65 percent, would generate nearly same amount as the proposed graduated tax. But Pritzker so far has expressed reluctance to consider an across-the-board tax hike. “There’s a lot on the table. We’ve got to look at cuts first, and we’re all looking at that” Pritzker said during his daily COVID19 briefing in Chicago Monday. “I think those cuts will be somewhat painful, and then we’ll consider all the other options about what we need to do in order to get to balance for FY21 and moving forward.” Another short-term option is to borrow from the Federal Reserve’s Municipal Liquidity Facility, which lawmakers authorized during their special session in May, but the GOMB report notes that would only add to the state’s debt obligations, and the projected budget deficits in future years. The report also notes that Pritzker remains hopeful that the federal government will provide another round of economic stimulus to help troubled state and local governments offset the revenues they have lost during the pandemic. But it also acknowledges that federal aid will not solve Illinois’ ongoing budget problems. 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.

Election

Successful election From Lori Gummow

Winnebago County Clerk

The 2020 Election unfolded smoothly in Winnebago County, despite the pandemic and unsubstantiated claims of fraud. “The large increase in advance voting – 24,000 applications for Vote by Mail ballots (compared to typically less than 1,000 requests), and the nearly 17,000 people who voted early – helped take pressure off polling locations on Election Day,” said Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow . “There were no reported incidents of disruption or voter intimidation.”

“The November 3rd, 2020 General Election was one of the smoothest presidential elections our staff has seen, and that is significant in light of all the challenges we faced this year,” Gummow said. “In the spring, we faced a lot of changes, and the State implemented new election laws during the summer, in an effort to keep voters safe from the coronavirus,” added Gummow. Temporary staff was hired, PPE was purchased and new safety procedures were put into place in the Election Department. Gummow credits the hardworking staff,

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Public health programs see surge in students amid pandemic BY MICHELLE R. SMITH AND KATHY YOUNG ASSOCIATED PRESS

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – As the novel coronavirus emerged in the news in January, Sarah Keeley was working as a medical scribe and considering what to do with her biology degree. By February, as the disease crept across the U.S., Keeley found her calling: a career in public health. “This is something that’s going to be necessary,” Keeley remembered thinking. “This is something I can do. This is something I’m interested in.” In August, Keeley began studying at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to become an epidemiologist. Public health programs in the United States have seen a surge in enrollment as the coronavirus has swept through the country, killing more than 247,000 people. As state and local public health departments struggle with unprecedented challenges – slashed budgets, surging demand, sta� departures and even threats to workers’ safety – a new generation is entering the field. Among the more than 100 schools and public health programs that use the common application – a single admissions application form that students can send to multiple schools – there was a 20% increase in applications to master’s in public health programs for the current academic year, to nearly 40,000, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health. Some programs are seeing even bigger jumps. Applications to Brown University’s small master’s in public health program rose 75%, according to Annie Gjelsvik, a professor and director of the program. Demand was so high as the pandemic hit full force in the spring that Brown extended its application deadline by over a month. Seventy students ultimately matriculated this fall, up from 41 last year. “People interested in public health are interested in solving complex problems,” Gjelsvik said. “The COVID pandemic is a complex issue that’s in the forefront every day.” It’s too early to say whether the jump in interest in public health programs is specific to that field or reflects a broader surge of interest in graduate programs in general, according to those who track graduate school admissions. Factors such as pandemic-related deferrals and disruptions in international student admissions make it di�cult to compare programs across the board. Magnolia E. Hernández, an assistant dean at Florida International University’s Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, said new student enrollments

in its master’s in public health program grew 63% from last year. The school has especially seen an uptick in interest among Black students, from 21% of newly admitted students last fall to 26.8% this year. Kelsie Campbell is one of them. She’s part Jamaican and part British. When she heard in both the British and American media that Black and ethnic minorities were being disproportionately hurt by the pandemic, she wanted to focus on why. “Why is the Black community being impacted disproportionately by the pandemic? Why is that happening?” Campbell asked. “I want to be able to come to you and say, ‘This is happening. These are the numbers and this is what we’re going to do.’” The biochemistry major at Florida International said she plans to explore that when she begins her MPH program at Stempel College in the spring. She said she hopes to eventually put her public health degree to work helping her own community. “There’s power in having people from your community in high places, somebody to ﬁght for you, somebody to be your voice,” she said. Public health students are already working on the front lines of the nation’s pandemic response in many locations. Students at Brown’s public health program, for example, are crunching infection data and tracing the spread of the disease for the Rhode Island Department of Health. Some students who had planned to work in public health shifted their focus as they watched the devastation of COVID-19 in their communities. In college, Emilie Saksvig, 23, double-majored in civil engineering and public health. She was supposed to start working this year as a Peace Corps volunteer to help with water infrastructure in Kenya. She had dreamed of working overseas on global public health. The pandemic forced her to cancel those plans, and she decided instead to pursue a master’s degree in public health at Emory University. “The pandemic has made it so that it is apparent that the United States needs a lot of help, too,” she said. “It changed the direction of where I wanted to go.” These students are entering a ﬁeld that faced serious challenges even before the pandemic exposed the strains on the underfunded patchwork of state and local public health departments. An analysis by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News found that since 2010, per capita spending for state public health departments has dropped by 16%, and for local health departments by 18%. At least 38,000 state and local public health jobs

have disappeared since the 2008 recession. And the workforce is aging: Forty-two percent of governmental public health workers are over 50, according to the de Beaumont Foundation, and the field has high turnover. Before the pandemic, nearly half of public health workers said they planned to retire or leave their organizations for other reasons in the next five years. Poor pay topped the list of reasons. Some public health workers are paid so little that they qualify for public aid. Brian Castrucci, CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, which advocates for public health, said government public health jobs need to be a “destination job” for top graduates of public health schools. “If we aren’t going after the best and the brightest, it means that the best and the brightest aren’t protecting our nation from those threats that can, clearly, not only devastate from a human perspective, but from an economic perspective,” Castrucci said. The pandemic put that already stressed public health workforce in the middle of what became a pitched political battle over how to contain the disease. As public health o�cials recommended closing businesses and requiring people to wear masks, many, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top virus expert, faced threats and political reprisals, AP and KHN found. Many were pushed out of their jobs. An ongoing count by AP/KHN has found that more than 100 public health leaders in dozens of states have retired, quit or been fired since April. Those threats have had the e�ect of crystallizing for students the importance of their work, said Patricia Pittman, a professor of health policy and management at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health. “Our students have been both indignant and also energized by what it means to become a public health professional,” Pittman said. “Indignant because many of the local and the national leaders who are trying to make recommendations around public health practices were being mistreated. And proud because they know that they are going to be part of that frontline public health workforce that has not always gotten the respect that it deserves.” Saksvig compared public health workers to law enforcement in the way they both have responsibility for enforcing rules that can alter people’s lives. “I feel like before the coronavirus, a lot of people didn’t really pay attention to public health,” she said. “Especially now when something like a pandemic is happening, public health people are just on the forefront of everything.”

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STOCK MARKET

Stocks fall as virus worries force big rally to take a pause BY STAN CHOE AND DAMIAN J. TROISE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) — Worries about the worsening pandemic pushed Wall Street to tap the brakes Tuesday on its big November rally, which had vaulted stocks back to record heights. Treasury yields also dipped after a report showed U.S. shoppers spent less at retailers last month than economists expected. The numbers underscore how the coronavirus pandemic is worsening and threatens to drag the economy lower, at least in the near term. Stocks that stormed higher this month on hopes that a vaccine or two may get the global economy back to normal next year receded amid the worries. The S&P 500 fell 17.38 points, or 0.5%, from its record to close at 3,609.53. It was the ﬁrst loss for the index in three days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell from a record, down 167.09, or 0.6%, to 29,783.35. The Nasdaq composite slipped 24.79, or 0.2%, to 11,899.34. “Today is a good example of how the markets have been pricing in a lot of the good news,” said David Trainer, CEO of investment research ﬁrm New Constructs. Stocks in the pharmacy business were among the biggest drags on the market after Amazon targeted them as the latest industry it’s trying to upend. The retailing behemoth opened an online pharmacy Tuesday that allows customers to have prescriptions delivered to their door in a couple days. CVS Health fell 8.6%, Walgreens Boots Alliance dropped 9.6% and Rite-Aid lost

16.3%. Amazon, meanwhile, ticked up 0.1%. On the winning side was Tesla, which rose 8.2% following an announcement that it will join the S&P 500 index next month. The index is hugely influential, and nearly $4.6 trillion at the end of last year was in funds that mimic the S&P 500. The electric-vehicle company had already soared 388.8% in 2020 before Monday evening’s index announcement. With a total market value rivaling Johnson & Johnson’s and Visa’s, it’s set to become one of the biggest stocks in the S&P 500. The broader stock market slowed Tuesday, though, and the majority of stocks in the S&P 500 were lower. Boston Scientific dropped 7.9% for one of the largest losses in the index after it issued a voluntary recall for its LOTUS Edge aortic valve system. Analysts said problems with its delivery system essentially mean an end to what was once a promising business. Sales at U.S. retailers rose 0.3% last month from September, a sharp slowdown from September’s 1.6% growth. The figure also fell short of economists’ expectations for 0.5% growth. Part of the shortfall is likely because laid-o� workers are no longer getting extra unemployment benefits from the U.S. government following the expiration of several financial-support programs from Congress. Democrats and Republicans in Washington have talked about renewing some of the programs, but progress has been painfully slow amid deep partisanship in Washington. That’s layering on top of the accelerating pandemic, which is pushing governments

across the United States and Europe to bring back varying degrees of restrictions on daily life in hopes of slowing the spread of the virus. Health experts are warning of a bleak winter on the way. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday the surge could raise fear enough to discourage consumers from spending and hurt the economy. “The concern is that people will lose confidence in efforts to control the pandemic, and ... we’re seeing signs of that already,” Powell said in an online discussion with the Bay Area Council, a San Francisco-based business group. That’s all helped dilute some of the optimism that’s rushed through markets since early last week. Companies have released encouraging early results for a couple potential COVID-19 vaccines, which is raising hopes that the economy can get back to normal and stocks beaten down during the pandemic can roar back to life.

Even with Tuesday’s decline, the S&P 500 is still up 10.4% for November so far. That’s better than any monthly performance for the index since April, when stocks were exploding higher following their pandemic-induced plunge. “So, this theme of rotation away from some of these hyper-valued tech names to some more reasonably valued and proﬁtable companies is going to be a big part of the theme going into the end of the year,” Trainer said. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 0.87% from 0.89% late Monday. In Europe, Germany’s DAX was close to ﬂat, and France’s CAC 40 reversed an earlier loss to rise 0.2%. The FTSE 100 in London fell 0.9%. In Asia, stocks were mixed. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.4%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng inched up 0.1%. South Korea’s Kospi slipped 0.2%, and stocks in Shanghai lost 0.2%.

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Military

Pentagon to cut troop levels to 2,500 in Iraq, Afghanistan By Robert Burns and Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller said Tuesday the U.S. will reduce troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan by mid-January, asserting that the decision fulfills President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring forces home from America’s long wars even as Republicans and U.S. allies warn of the dangers of withdrawing before conditions are right. The plan will accelerate troop withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan in Trump’s final days in office, despite arguments from senior military officials in favor of a slower, more methodical pullout to preserve hardfought gains. Trump has refused to concede his election loss to Democrat Joe Biden, who takes office Jan. 20, just five days after the troop withdrawals are to finish.

Miller, who refused to take questions from reporters after reading a prepared statement before TV cameras at the Pentagon, said the U.S. will reduce troop levels in Afghanistan from more than 4,500 to 2,500, and in Iraq from about 3,000 to 2,500. Speaking a week after taking over for former Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who was fired by Trump, Miller notably did not say that the drawdown plan had been recommended or endorsed by Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or by other senior military officers. He said only that military commanders had agreed to execute it. Miller said the U.S. remains ready to respond if conditions in Afghanistan or Iraq deteriorate. “If the forces of terror, instability, divi-

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sion and hate begin a deliberate campaign to disrupt our efforts, we stand ready to apply the capabilities required to thwart them,” he said in a roughly eight-minute statement — his first extended public remarks since taking office. The withdrawal plan falls short of Trump’s oft-repeated vow to end America’s long wars. It also runs counter to his guidance that troop withdrawals be based on the conditions on the ground, not a date on the calendar. In Afghanistan, in particular, military and defense leaders have consistently said the Taliban has not yet met requirements to reduce violent attacks against Afghan government forces. Some have worried that too-fast troop reductions would strengthen the negotiating hand of the Taliban and weaken the position of an already-weak Afghan government. The decision has already received a cool reception from some Republican leaders on Capitol Hill, and a somewhat uncharacteristically blunt critique from NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. “I believe these additional reductions of American troops from terrorist areas are a mistake,” said Rep. Mac Thornberry of Texas, who is the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee. He said the Taliban, whose hold on power in Kabul was destroyed when U.S. troops invaded the country in October 2001, have “done nothing — met no condition — that would justify this cut.” Rep. Adam Smith, a Washington Democrat and chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, endorsed the Trump decision. “Our primary goal has been, and continues to be, the prevention of transnational terrorists from launching an attack against the United States from Afghanistan,” Smith said. “In order to contain the terrorist threat as we draw down our troop levels, it is critical that we coordinate the drawdown closely with our allies, as well as our partners in the Afghan government, to protect our interests and those of our allies in Afghanistan.” Stoltenberg earlier Tuesday warned that NATO could pay a heavy price for leaving Afghanistan too early. NATO has fewer than 12,000 troops from dozens of nations helping to train and advise the Afghan national security forces. The 30-nation alliance relies heavily on the United States armed forces for transport, logistics and other support. “We now face a difficult decision. We have been in Afghanistan for almost 20

years, and no NATO ally wants to stay any longer than necessary. But at the same time, the price for leaving too soon or in an uncoordinated way could be very high,” Stoltenberg said in a statement. Trump’s national security adviser Robert O’Brien said the president is keeping his promise to the American people to get U.S. troops out of war zones. “By May, it is President Trump’s hope that they will all come home safely and in their entirety,” O’Brien told reporters at the White House shortly after Miller made the announcement at the Pentagon. “I want to reiterate that this policy is not new,” O’Brien said. “This has been the president’s policy since he took office.” Trump has said, however, that his decisions about U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan would be based on conditions on the ground, not on the calendar. He has accused his predecessor, Barack Obama, of setting a timetable for troop withdrawals in Iraq and Afghanistan that worked against the achievement of military goals. Now, however, Trump is openly declaring a timetable for troop reductions in both countries, even as violence remains high in Afghanistan. The accelerated withdrawal goes against the longstanding advice of Trump’s military leadership, including Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, top U.S. commander for the Middle East. But officials suggested that commanders will be able to live with the partial pullout, which allows them to keep counterterrorism troops in Afghanistan and gives them time to remove critical equipment. McKenzie and others have repeatedly argued that a hasty withdrawal could undercut negotiations to finalize ongoing peace negotiations between the Taliban and representatives of Afghan society, including the Afghan government. And they also warn that U.S. forces should remain in the country to keep Islamic State militants in check. Biden has sounded less absolute about troop withdrawal. He has said some troops could stay in Afghanistan to focus on the counterterrorism mission. In response to a questionnaire before the election, he said: “Americans are rightly weary of our longest war; I am, too. But we must end the war responsibly, in a manner that ensures we both guard against threats to our homeland and never have to go back.”

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Rockford Businesses Named to Enjoy Illinois’ 2020 Illinois Made List

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The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to share that the Illinois Office of Tourism recently announced 31 new small businesses, or ‘makers,’ have been recognized by the Illinois Made program. This program features makers, creators and artisans from across the state. Rockford’s own Fire Department Coffee and Barnstormer Distillery are among a select group of Illinois makers to be chosen for this unique designation. Fire Department Coffee is a veteran-owned business dedicated to providing great-tasting coffee to people everywhere. Every order is freshly roasted in Rockford, Illinois, by a dedicated team of firefighters, first responders and coffee connoisseurs. Inspired by the vital role that coffee plays in helping firefighters stay alert and energized through long shifts, Fire Department Coffee was founded in 2016. Along with providing a growing selection of incredible coffee they also support heroes in need through the Fire Department Coffee foundation. Ten percent of the proceeds are donated to help provide essential resources and assistance to first responders who

Barnstormer Distillery have been injured on the job, mentally or physically, or who are facing other serious health challenges. Barnstormer Distillery is Rockford’s Hometown Craft Distillery. Their whiskey’s, vodka’s and rum are found at retailers, restaurants and bars locally. Their goal is to produce and offer for sale only great tasting and unique spirits. They source their ingredients locally whenever possible and also produce many agricultural products on the property to enhance the production and flavorings of their spirits and cocktails. The Barnstormer Distillery team produces their spirits using taste, smell and touch like craft should be, not a computer controlled and automated process. They believe that hands on approach and personal connection is key to making a great spirit. “It’s fantastic that Fire Department Coffee and Barnstormer Distillery in the Rockford region were both selected to be featured in the Illinois Office of Tourism’s latest Illinois Made program. Always, but especially during these times it’s so important to support local business owners,” said Andrea Cook, RACVB Senior

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Manager of Marketing & Communications. “We are proud that these amazing local businesses are among several of the best makers our state has to offer.” Illinois Made is an ongoing program that will highlight the depth and diversity of Illinois’ makers, creators, and artisans. The program will continue to highlight new featured craftspeople throughout the state. “Our new class of makers is a remarkable reflection of the multicultural diversity found all around Illinois,” said Karla Flannery, Deputy Director of the Illinois Office of Tourism. “We are honored to welcome such a talented group of makers that are destinations within their communities and we look forward to highlighting their craft, history and unique experience to locals and visitors alike.” Other local Rockford region makers who have received this designation are Rockford Art Deli, MainFraiM and Rockford Roasting Company. Launched in 2016, Illinois Made spotlights the people, products and experiences authentic to Illinois and inspires residents and visitors to explore these iconic destinations when traveling the

state, or in their own backyard. The program, which currently features over 175 makers, helps drive foot traffic into local businesses around the state. The Illinois Office of Tourism promotes Illinois Made makers through inclusion in trip itineraries, events, seasonal campaigns and the annual Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide –encouraging consumers to support small businesses throughout the holiday shopping season– to be announced later this month. The Illinois Office of Tourism (IOT) hosts a portal and encourages residents to nominate businesses for the Illinois Made program on a year-round basis. IOT reviews nominations and selects businesses based on the criteria for the program along with local business representation across the state. To view the Illinois Made criteria and nominate a business for the program, click here. For images of the new Illinois Made makers click here. To learn more about Illinois Made visit: EnjoyIllinois.com/IllinoisMade. For more information about these businesses, visit gorockford.com.

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3rd Annual Fred VanVleet Turkey Drive WHEN Friday, November 20 (4 - 7 p.m.) WHERE BMO Harris Bank Center As we’re in the season of giving back, the community is welcome to join November 20 for the 3rd Annual Fred VanVleet Turkey Drive! The VanVleet Family is providing 700 turkey dinners to families of the Rockford region on a first-come, first-served basis.

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WHEN Saturday, November 21 (Tours begin at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.)

WHEN Sunday, November 22 (3 p.m.)

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Midwest’s finest Japanese restaurant where they prepare your meal right before your eyes at the Teppan tables at JMK Nippon. Traditional seafood, steak and chicken dishes, and sushi are served.

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WHERE Midway Village Museum

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Midway Village Museum is opening its doors for visitors to come and enjoy a free two-hour guided experience in both the Victorian Village and Main Museum Center. An Interpreter in period costume will discuss a variety of aspects of Rockford history including life during the years of 1890-1910.

Ten years ago, MPAC collaborated with the Avalon String Quartet in a mini-series consisting of all sixteen of Beethoven’s String Quartets. In honor of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, Avalon reprises the playing of all the Master’s Quartets through the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Mainstage seasons.

Fred VanVleet’s “Bet On Yourself” brand can be found on a wide range of apparel and merchandise at The FVV Shop in downtown Rockford.

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Living through hard times while still enjoying life By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl Contributors

In a recent article “No Matter Who Wins” (written the week before the election) Nate Hagen points to some of the challenges facing society over the next four years or longer which he feels will be impacting lives. If his list becomes a part of the political agenda of our next president, getting political support of his backers and those of the unsuccessful candidate will influence any potential actions considered. His list, somewhat modified, of what will still be with us no matter the winner of the election includes the coronavirus, supporting the weak, vulnerable and unemployed, dealing with numerous bankrupt companies and a large financial bill, making sure important things are made locally, a peaked and uncertain U.S. oil supply, questioning why we use so much oil, the need to include nature in our discussions and values and seizing the opportunity for joy and meaning to prevail in our lives. For the reasoning behind his list you can read and reflect on his views. Hagens has often indicated that our energy and economic situation is likely to lead to a permanent drop in our standard of living for the society as a whole. He suggests we respond by uniting with others to develop skills, relationships and attitudes to learn or relearn how to live gracefully, skillfully and joyfully with a less consump-

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temporary increase in oil and gas supplies but the industry as a whole was not an economic success as it accumulated a massive amount of debt which it is unable to pay off. In contrast to Hagen’s energy concerns is the enthusiastic support for shale oil and gas provided by Daniel Yergin in his book The New Map. Yergin points out that the U.S. became the world’s largest oil and gas producer due to the technology of fracking. He anticipates other countries will develop a similar industry and downplays any adverse environmental impacts from it. His work illustrates one of the challenges to efforts to curb the consumption of fossil fuels. We have experienced the benefits of renewable energy for nearly two decades and continue to advocate its use particularly for rooftop installations for homes, businesses and industries. During the latest storm when our area lost grid electricity for over four hours our battery backup system met our basic electrical needs. If our battery capacity proved inadequate we were prepared to live without electricity drawing on our earlier experiences of living in a tent for a full summer as graduate students. We chose to install solar energy as a supplemental source of energy as part of our advocacy of renewable energy and benefited from federal, state and utility

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An annual Christmas event for the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County – Christmas tree sales at Sand Ridge Prairiehas been cancelled this year due to safety concerns about the corona virus. We will not be selling any Christmas trees this year and we thank everyone for their understanding. We hope that next year sales will be back to normal and happy “elves” will help visitors select that perfect tree and years of family traditions of picking out the perfect Christmas tree will be re-kindled. We also plan to resume tours and work days after the situation changes. Consider visiting this great place even without the bonus of the Christmas trees. With hills of waving prairie grasses and forbs (wild flowers), stands of spruce, fir and pine, it provides quiet beauty and sense of peace. Surrounded by towering white pines which block the sight of cornfields and houses, it is a place set apart – a peaceful sanctuary from the everyday.

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   ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, annually. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: Prairie Hill CCSD #133 6605 Prairie Hill Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080 815-389-3964 8 a.m. - 3:30 pm School District/Joint Agreement Name Address Telephone Office Hours Also by January 15, annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website@ www.isbe.net. SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year. Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2020 Educational Operations & Maintenance Debt Services Transportation Municipal Retirement/Social Security Capital Projects Working Cash Tort Fire Prevention & Safety Local Sources 1000 3,553,272 509,440 1,261,092 203,376 231,118 0 34,164 300 8,592 Flow-Through Receipts/Revenues from One 2000 0 0 0 0 District to Another District State Sources 3000 2,090,778 99,542 0 169,743 0 0 0 0 50,000 Federal Sources 4000 195,304 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 5,839,354 608,982 1,261,092 373,119 231,118 0 34,164 300 58,592 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 5,666,141 610,240 1,263,000 218,101 185,535 0 0 78,810 Other Sources/Uses of Funds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2019 3,496,380 318,397 4,924 422,746 88,928 80 313,027 20,864 301,375 Other Changes in Fund Balances 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2020 3,669,593 317,139 3,016 577,764 134,511 80 347,191 21,164 281,157    GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Coomer, Jaclyn M; Doyle, Jacob M; Fiduccia, Janessa; Glon, Louise C; Gawronski, Edmund M; Julian, Linda S; Meyer, Eric; Sadler, Jodell; Weeden, Michael. Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Cornford, Ashley N; Craig, Bailey M; Gotzsche, Hayley A; Keller, Justin A; Newman, Holly S; Willert, Sara A; Witz, Sherry M. Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Boucek, Olivia A; Bowers, Andrea J; Colwell, Brenda K; Cox, Andrea J; Cross, Taylor R; Elfstrom, Douglas J; Elliott, Kimberly A; Estvander, Amy K; Gallentine, Nicole C; Gissel, Erin L; Harvey, Amanda S; Lagow, Trudy L; Peterson, Danielle A; Rhines, Cynthia C; Roth, Erin E; Schwabero, Ashley A; Shoevlin, Sarah M; Sockness, Jessica R; Stumpf, Sarah R; Szarzynski, Katie L; Vallette, Jessica L; Vanek, Danielle S; Werner, Amanda L; Westgate, Andrew J; Wright, Amy C; Zoeller, Danielle L. Salary Range: 60,000 - $89,999: Andrews, Kimberly A; Ball, Marcie E; Books, Amanda R; Davenport, Jacqueline M; Dixon, Laurie R; Fehr-Stubbe, Amanda N; Fisher, Shannon C; Froman, Cynthia A; Hatfield, Kimberly K; Houghton, Kelli A; Leonard, Charles A; Mathewson, M Michelle; Pickel, Christine M; Plourde, Michael P; Rogers, Kelly A; Stallman, Stephanie J; Wallyn, Carolyn S; Wyatt, Sandy K. Salary Range: $90,000 and over: Burk, Sarah B; Czizek, Clint R; Finnegan, Kevin P; Rhines, Michael G. GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Arbetman, Larry M; Bielski, Kristy; Broaddus, Ronald L; Carrell, Jane; Davis, Danny; Ewing, Michelle M; Fant, Dana; Graf, Victoria; Gredenius, Nicole; Howard, James A; Johnston, Beth R; Koch, Stephanie A; Koroll, Erin; Lamb, Jacqueline A; Larsen, Courtney M; Leslie, Julia R; Lewandowski, Jennifer R; Massino, Pamela A; Niedfeldt, Kimberly; Parasuraman, Vanithashree; Park, Susannah; Payne, Judy; Pigott, Skye K; Ruff, Joyce Brown; Schinault, David; Smafield, Ann M; Stevens, Cynthia D; Thoren, Julie K; Torre, Olivia; Truax, Tiphanie N; Weyrauch, Robert J; Whisenand, Christina G; Abb, Ashley M; Akers, Calvin; Alba, Jean M; Backstrom, Mary B; Baker, Jamie L; Blackwell, Kendra J; Braun, Carolyn; Campos, Blanca; Capitosti, Deanna D; DalSanto, Kristine E;

Government Notices    Committee Report Passed: November 2, 2020 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-225-O WHEREAS, The City of Rockford is the owner of and possessed of the real estate hereinafter particularly described; and WHEREAS, the said real estate is no longer necessary, appropriate or required for the use of, nor profitable to, the City of Rockford; and WHEREAS, retention of the property is not for the best interest of said City of Rockford. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, THAT: Section 1: The City Council offer for sale of City owned property at of 410 N 4th Street (Pin # 11-23-456-015) for a minimum bid of $1,000 pursuant to state law, 65 ILCS 5/11-76-2. The city reserves the right to reject all bids. The subject property is legally described as follows: THE SOUTHERLY 2.5 FEET OF LOT 3 (3) AND THE NORTHERLY ONEHALF 1/2) OF - LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK FORTY-SEVEN (47) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE MAP OF THAT PART OF THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF ROCKFORD ON THE EAST SIDE OF ROCK RIVER, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF DEEDS ON PAGES 340 AND 341 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY ,ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN

THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS; THE NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY LINES OF SAID TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 4; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Section 2: The Notice of said sale and the fact that said City of Rockford will receive bids for the purchase of said real estate shall be advertised in the Rock River Times, a weekly newspaper published in said City of Rockford, for three (3) consecutive weeks, the first publication to be not less than thirty (30) days before the day provided in said Notice for the opening bids for the real estate. Section 3: The said Notice shall set forth the fact that said bids will be received until 11:00 A.M., local Rockford time on December 14, 2020, at the office of the City of Rockford Purchasing Manager and shall be accompanied by a bank cashier’s or certified check payable to the City of Rockford for at least ten (10) percent of the amount of the bid, the balance to be paid in cash by the successful bidder within not more than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of the City Council’s acceptance of his bid. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Section 4: The provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity of any portion of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remainder. Section 5: All orders, reso-

Del Monico, Laura M; Delgado, Juanita; Denure, Kathleen A; Dopp, Sydney E; Duncan, Tara L; Edwards, Anna R; Faraher, Carrie; Frederick, Melissa; Geddeis, Vicki L; Gilbertson, Michael; Gliebe, Merry Beth; Gonzalez, Kristen P; Goodsell, Erika N; Green, AnneLaurie; Henderson, Cathleen E; Hendricks, Marvetta; Hess, Conner; Hilliard, Katrisa N; Hisson, Kaila; Hoffman, Lawrence E; Hutchens, Tasha L; Kedrowski, Hayden K; Keller, Allison M; Kerska, Christine M; Levan, Pamela A; Linstead, Renee A; Lundberg, Rozanna J; Lunsmann, Jamie D; McLeod, Brandi L; Moffitt, Nicole R; Molitor, Shari A; Moriarty, Justin E; Murphy, Shelby; Murray, Barbara A; Newgard, Dawn R; Noorlag, Robert N; Pashegoba, Colleen G; Passmore, Kerriann M; Pawelski, Riley J; Peters, Rebecca L; Pinnow, Lorri J; Porter, Michelle J; Priest, Sage D; Rapp, Stacie J; Ruiz, Marco; Ray, MacKenzie D; Sambrook, Teresa A; Saunders, Julia R; Schmidt, Nancy C; Schuepbach, Cassandra L; Sly, Nancy A; Smock, Arlene R; Suddarth, Shanie; Swanson, JoAnne A; Taylor, Anna E; Timoteo, Juana; Vagle, Hayden R; Valentine, Andrew P; VonRotz, Heather H; Warblow, Barry; Weber, Kelly; Weber, Zachary J; Wells, Julie A; Willett, Lisa F; Wilson, Merel D; Winters, Dawn; Wooters, David C; Yeager, Heather I; Zowaski, Julie L. Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Guile, Wendy K; Hall, Rick R; Noorlag, Katherine A; Rayment, Mary E; Sand, Barbara J. Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Grygiel, Joseph M; Schultz, Lisa A. Salary Range: $60,000 and over: NONE. Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries. Person, Firm, or Corporation Aggregate Amount EFTPS $561,713.62 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD $400,137.48 TEACHERS` RETIREMENT FUND $310,538.55 WINN. CO. SPEC. ED. COOP $247,611.18 FIRST STUDENT INC $205,532.38 UMB BANK $159,943.00 IL DEPT OF REVENUE DD $159,131.78 ROCK ENERGY COOPERATIVE $130,972.75 HSA BLACKHAWK BANK $123,937.38 IL MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT $112,004.19 AUTOMATIC FIRE SYSTEMS $74,446.00

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lutions, or ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as such conflict exists and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication, as required by law. Section 6: A full, true, and complete copy of this Ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after passage in pamphlet form by and under authority of the Corporate Authorities. 20289R TRRT 11/25    NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, December 1. 2020, a Caucus of the Republican Party Central Committee, Rockford, Illinois, Winnebago County, will be held at: Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101 6:00 P.M. For the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices: Rockford Township Supervisor Rockford Township Assessor Rockford Township Highway Commissioner Rockford Township Clerk Rockford Township Trustees Dated: November 11, 2020 Eli Nicolosi, Presiding Officer Winnebago County Central Committee Chair Submitted by: Carl R. Wasco, Rockford Township Clerk 20315R TRRT 11/18    LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items

OWNER: Shirland School District #134, 8020 North Street, Shirland, Illinois 61079 ARCHITECT: Richard L. Johnson Associates, Inc., 4703 Charles Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108; (815) 398-1231, (815) 398-1280 FAX SCOPE: Bids shall be submitted for all Reroofing Work. DATE DUE: Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the office of Shirland School District #134 and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. PRE-BID MEETING: All prospective Contractors are urged to attend a pre-bid meeting at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Shirland School District #134. MANDATORY PRE-BID SITE VISIT: Contractors are required to survey the existing conditions prior to bidding. ACCESS TO BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Bidding Documents are on file for reference at the following locations: Office of the Architect, Rockford, Illinois. Bidding Documents may be secured from the office of the Architect. Plans and Specifi cations are available for download at www.rljarch.com under “Contractors”. DEPOSIT REQUIRED: Bidders may secure up to two (2) sets of bidding documents by submitting a non-refundable check for $50.00 per set, or $60.00 per set if documents are to be mailed. BID FORM: Bids shall be submitted in duplicate on forms issued by the Architect. PERFORMANCE BOND: A performance and payment bond

and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com. The Rockford Park District invites qualified firms to bid on repairs to backstops and fences at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two. Bids will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 (Purchasing Dept (815) 969-4094). The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District. Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). Bid No. 20-2257 Mercyhealth Sportscore Two Backstops Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom Bid Opening: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom BY: Jack L. Armstrong, Secretary 20316R TRRT 11/18    DIVISION 00– PROCEDURAL & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS SECTION 001113 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS DATE: November 17, 2020 PROJECT: Reroofing Work at Shirland School for Shirland School District #134 LOCATIONS: Shirland School, 8020 North Street, Shirland, Illinois 61079

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for the full amount of the Contract will be required of the successful bidder. All costs associated with the bond shall be included in the bid amount. BID SECURITY: Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security of at least 5% of the total amount of the base bid and all additive alternate bids. This may be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, bank draft, or bid bond, payable to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract with the Owner and will furnish the proper performance and payment bond within the time limited by the Owner. If the successful bidder so files the contract and performance and payment bond, upon the execution of the contract by the Owner, the Bid Security will be returned to all bidders. If he/ she fails to file such contract and performance and payment bond the amount of the Bid Security will be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages. WAGE RULES: The general prevailing rate of wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract will adhere to all Federal Laws and Laws of the State, and to all local ordinances and regulations applicable to the work hereunder, and having force of law. Contractors will be required to submit certified payroll for each pay request online thru the Illinois Department of Labor portal. RIGHTS RESERVED BY OWNER: The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities and/or reject any or all bids when, in the opinion of the Owner, such action will serve the best interests of

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the Owner. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening of bids without written consent of the Owner. By order of the Board of Education for Shirland School District #134. 20317R TRRT 11/18

Case No. 2020-D-686 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent JASON L. PARKER, SR. that Petitioner LYNNE N. PARKER 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 December 21, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Lynne N. Parker, Petitioner 20320R TRRT 12/2    STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: ROBERT ROSARIO JR. Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-787 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Robert Rosario Jr. to the new name of: Robbie Reyes Rosario. The court date will be held: on January 7, 2021 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Robert Rosario Jr. Current Name 20319R TRRT 12/2

Public Notices    STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: TRACEY LEAVETTE BANKS Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-767 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Tracey Leavette Banks to the new name of: Laura Denise Davenport. The court date will be held: on December 17, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Tracey Leavette Banks Current Name 20263R TRRT 11/18    STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: LYNNE N. PARKER, Petitioner, vs. JASON L. PARKER, SR., Respondent.

November 18, 2020 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO DEASIA DARAPHET, Petitioner, vs. ANTWONE LEE, Respondent. Case No. 2020F193 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION TO: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Antwone Lee TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Determination of Father Child Relationship has been filed in Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for Alannah Lee. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Antwone Lee file your Answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herein, in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois. Winnebago County Courthouse, in the city of Rockford, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, on or before the 8th day of December, 2020, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 18th day of November, 2020 Clerk of the Circuit Court PRO LEGAL CARE LLC Keri A. Johnson #6315747 401 W State St Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61101 kj@prolegalcare.com (815) 200-8802 20318R TRRT 12/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: HECTOR GONZALEZ JR., Petitioner, vs. HEATHER BECKNELL, Respondent. Case No. 2020-D-429 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent HEATHER BECKNELL that Petitioner HECTOR GONZALEZ JR. 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 December 21, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Hector Gonzalez Jr., Petitioner 20321R TRRT 12/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: CRISTAL BELMONTES, Petitioner, vs. LUIS OCTAVIO BELMONTES PINEDO, Respondent. Case No. 2020-D-602 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent LUIS OCTAVIO BELMONTES PINEDO that Petitioner CRISTAL BELMONTES 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 December 21, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Cristal Belmontes, Petitioner 20322R TRRT 12/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In the Matter of the Estate of PATRICIA A. LEE, deceased No. 2020-P-0000454 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of PATRICIA A. LEE, of Roscoe, Illinois on October 10, 2020. Letters of office were issued on November 9, 2020, to KAREN B. VANDIVER, 6015 Southdown Lane, Roscoe, IL 61073, as independent executor, whose attorney is TOBIN & RAMON, 530 South State Street; Suite 200, Belvidere, IL 61008-3711. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), an interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, on or before May 18, 2021, which date is not less · than six ( 6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. DATED: November 16, 2020. KAREN B. VANDIVER Independent Executor Tobin & Ramon Attorneys for Petitioner 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316 mail@tobinramon.com 20323R TRRT 12/2 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In the Matter of the Estate of DOROTHY L. GUTZLER, deceased No. 2020-P-0000461 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of DOROTHY L. GUTZLER, of Rockford, Illinois on September 7, 2020. Letters of office were issued on November 12, 2020, to MARK DANIEL GUTZLER, 7415 Mill Road, Rockford, IL 61108, as independent executor, whose attorney is TOBIN & RAMON, 530 South State Street; Suite 200, Belvidere, IL 61008-3711. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), an interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, on or before May 18, 2021, which date is not less than six ( 6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. DATED: November 16, 2020. MARK DANIEL GUTZLER Independent Executor Tobin & Ramon

Attorneys for Petitioner 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316 mail@tobinramon.com 20324R TRRT 12/2 n n n STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION TO: LEON BATES Child’s Name: SHACOY NASHAY RILEY Case No.: 19-52381-NA-103479103 Hearing: DECEMBER 17, 2020 AT 2:00 P.M. Judge HILLARY, 9TH FLOOR, COURTROOM 9-A Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, this hearing may be conducted via Zoom. Please contact dianne.hill@kentcountymi.gov to participate remotely. An initial and/or supplemental child protective petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition, including petition to terminate your parental rights will be conducted by the Court on the date and time stated above in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division, Kent County Courthouse, 180 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that you personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above and exercise your right to participate in the proceedings. THIS HEARING MAY RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. Dated: November 16, 2020 DEBORAH L. MCNABB CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE 20325R TRRT 11/18 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 massage business in said County and State under the name of Gifted Hands Massage Therapy at the following post office addresses: 5685 Windy Knoll Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Asia Foster SIGNED: Asia Foster 11/12/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20326R TRRT 12/2 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 purchase resell and renting of products business in said County and State under the name of 5th Tower at the following post office addresses: 2312 S. Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jessie L. Collier SIGNED: Jessie L. Collier 11/12/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20327R TRRT 12/2 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 consultant business in said County and State under the name of Breaking Point Global at the following post office addresses: 2312 S. Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joseph Pearson SIGNED: Joseph Pearson 11/12/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20328R TRRT 12/2 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 pumpkin farm, including sales of Christmas trees & other general store type items (natural soaps, honey, feed & seed, etc.); crafting workshops business in said County and State under the name of Grandpa’s Place at the following post office addresses: 13622 West State Road, Pecatonica, IL 61063; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Karen Ann Houston Printz SIGNED: Karen Ann Houston Printz 11/12/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20329R TRRT 12/2 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 DJ event service business in said County and State under the name of Forest City Events at the following post office addresses: 731 Joslyn St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Steve Witte SIGNED: Steve Witte 11/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20330R TRRT 12/2 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 business in said County and State under the name of Smooth Creations at the following post office addresses: 2020 Fulton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kenneth K. Gaddie Jr. SIGNED: Kenneth K. Gaddie Jr. 11/17/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20331R TRRT 12/2 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cleaning business in said County and State under the name of CPR Cleaning Services at the following post office addresses: 1503 4th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning,

conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Edathryn Harrington SIGNED: Edathryn Harrington 11/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20332R TRRT 12/2 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 retail business in said County and State under the name of Beautiful Proud Jewelry at the following post office addresses: 5022 E. Riverside Blvd., Apt. 10, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Letecia Millsap SIGNED: Letecia Millsap 11/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20333R TRRT 12/2 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 trucking business in said County and State under the name of Kingdom Transportation at the following post office addresses: 1725 Oxford St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Victor M. Morales Roman SIGNED: Victor M. Morales Roman 11/13/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20334R TRRT 12/2 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 not for profit organization business in said County and State under the name of Wrapped in Love Guided by Grace at the following post office addresses: 615 Royal Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Johanna Roberson SIGNED: Johanna Roberson 11/16/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20335R TRRT 12/2 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: DOROTHY A. BROMMERICH Deceased, CASE NO. 20-P-0000351 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of DOROTHY A. BROMMERICH, Letters of Office were issued on September 23, 2020 to Thomas E. Pasch, c/o 4615 East State Street, Suite 101, Rockford, IL, 61108, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is BARTON L. HENBEST, 4615 East State Street, Suite 101, Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 4, 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 Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: October 30, 2020 BARTON L. HENBEST Name: BARTON L. HENBEST ARDC Number: 6194684 Attorney for Estate Address: 4615 East State Street, Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone: (815) 226-3411 20267R TRRT 11/18 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 women’s online clothing boutique business in said County and State under the name of Glamour Vay Boutique at the following post office addresses: 5905 Chandler Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Saavedrea Love SIGNED: Saavedrea Love 11/16/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20336R TRRT 12/2 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 stitching & printing company business in said County and State under the name of Marshall’s Stitching & Printing at the following post office addresses: 3028 Bevell Lane, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Timothy M. Marshall III SIGNED: Timothy M. Marshall III 10/29/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20277R TRRT 11/18 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: CAROL J. ERTZ, Deceased. CASE NO. 19 P 6 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CAROL J. ERTZ. Letters of Office were issued on the 23rd day of January 2019, to Carol A. Ertz, 7636 W. Grove School Road, Beloit, WI who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David H. Carter, 308 West State Street, Suite 215, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate

may be filed on or before May 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, 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: November 2, 2020 By: /s/ David H. Carter, Esq. David H. Carter, Esq. David H. Carter — ARDC #6204782 Attorney at Law 308 West State Street, Suite 215 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-968-8900 Fax: 815-968-9427 DHCLAW@aol.com 20265R TRRT 11/18 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 vinyl graphic business in said County and State under the name of Cox’s Digital Graphics and Design at the following post office addresses: 1526 Valencia Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Cory C. Cox SIGNED: Cory C. Cox 10/28/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20278R TRRT 11/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: KAYLA NELSON, Petitioner, vs. GARRETT COLLINS, Respondent. Case No. 2020 D 0000061 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent GARRETT COLLINS that Petitioner KAYLA NELSON 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 December 7, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Kayla Nelson, Petitioner 20266R TRRT 11/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: ERIC ALLEN TANNIS Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-771 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Eric Allen Tannis to the new name of: Eric Allen Elliott. The court date will be held: on December 16, 2020 at 10 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom

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/s/ Eric Allen Tannis Current Name 20261R TRRT 11/18 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 store business in said County and State under the name of Skipper’s Fresh and Natural Cosmetics at the following post office addresses: 3808 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gamou Sow SIGNED: Gamou Sow 10/29/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20275R TRRT 11/18 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 apartment management and car buying assistance business in said County and State under the name of Waterhouse Consulting and More... at the following post office addresses: 1130 Minns Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Chad Waterhouse SIGNED: Chad Waterhouse 10/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20276R TRRT 11/18 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MARRAIGE OF: JASMIN BRITO, Petitioner, v. JAVIER BELMONTES, Respondent. Case No: 2020 D 619 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION YOU, JAVIER BELMONTES, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that this case has been commenced in this Court and is pending against you asking for Dissolution of Marriage and other relief. UNLESS YOU FILE YOUR Response or otherwise file your Appearance in this case in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101 before December 8, 2020, or appear via Zoom in virtual Courtroom 451 of the Winnebago County Courthouse, Meeting ID # 847 6292 6406 or via telephone, (312) 626-6799, or (646) 558-8656, or (346) 248-7799 on December 8, 2020 at 10:30 a.m., A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THIS COMPLAINT. Prepared by: Alexis Simmons, The Law Offices of Alexis M.K. Simmons, LLC, 124 N Water St, Ste 206, Rockford, IL 61107, (815) 570-9662, alexis@simmonslaw.org. 20269R TRRT 11/18

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n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a sell variety of baked goods business in said County and State under the name of Sides & Such at the following post office addresses: 10838 Branding Iron Ln., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jasmine Pirtle SIGNED: Jasmine Pirtle 10/30/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20280R TRRT 11/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: TUNG T. LY, Petitioner, vs. LAN THI THANH TRAN, Respondent. Case No. 20-D-725 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent LAN THI THANH TRAN that Petitioner TUNG T. LY 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 December 7, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Tung T. Ly, Petitioner 20286R TRRT 11/18 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: Andrea Kay Nelson Deceased, CASE NO. 20 P 352 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Andrea Kay Nelson, Letters of Office were issued on September 28, 2020 to John C. Nelson, c/o 4615 East State Street, Suite 101, Rockford, IL, 61108, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is BARTON L. HENBEST, 4615 East State Street, Suite 101, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 4, 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 Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: October 30, 2020 BARTON L. HENBEST Name: BARTON L. HENBEST ARDC Number: 6194684 Attorney for Estate Address: 4615 East State Street,

Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone: (815) 226-3411 20268R TRRT 11/18 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 skin care, lashes, brows, permanent makeup business in said County and State under the name of Enhance Skin Lashes & Brows at the following post office addresses: 129 S. Phelps Ave., Suite 508, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Saige Knodle SIGNED: Saige Knodle 10/30/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20279R TRRT 11/18 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 lash, lip gloss, cosmetics, etc. business in said County and State under the name of C. Michelle Kollections at the following post office addresses: 1909 Price St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christen Abron SIGNED: Christen Abron 10/30/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20281R TRRT 11/18 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 tattoo shop business in said County and State under the name of Land of Inkin Tattoos at the following post office addresses: 611 Blackhawk Blvd., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Adem Redzepi SIGNED: Adem Redzepi 10/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20282R TRRT 11/18 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 hanging holiday lights on houses and outside trees business in said County and State under the name of Holiday Hangers at the following post office addresses: 1416 Sandhurst Ln., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Cornelius Williams SIGNED: Cornelius Williams 11/2/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20284R TRRT 11/18 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 service business in said County and State under the name of Taste of K’s Catering Service at the following post office addresses: 3855 Thyme Drive, Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kenna R. Hightower SIGNED: Kenna R. Hightower 11/2/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20283R TRRT 11/18 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 barbershop business in said County and State under the name of Cali Cuts at the following post office addresses: 4915 Fletcher Pl., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marin Flores SIGNED: Marin Flores 10/19/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20285R TRRT 11/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2003-FF2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-FF2, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN WARD A/K/A JOHN J. WARD III, ANNA MARIE WARD, JENNIFER PAGNONI, NEW FB COMPANY F/K/A FARNER-BOCKEN COMPANY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, Defendants, 19 CH 328 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT SEVENTEEN (17) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HELEN’S GARDENS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 12-23127-001. Commonly known as 1281 SUNFLOWER DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 19-02563 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3159509 P20288R TRRT 11/25 n n n MORE AADDITIONAL STORAGE 7327 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-282-8400 AADDITIONAL STORAGE 7329 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-282-8400 NOTICE OF SALE The personal property stored by: Rossanna Vincent and Darryl Vincent (#A28) and Matthew Flowers (#F1) located at 7327 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park, Illinois, a self-storage facility shall be sold on or after 12/2/2020, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon. If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes household goods and many personal items. The personal property stored by: Craig Beiersdorf (#AS7) located at 7329 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park, Illinois, a self-storage facility, shall be sold on or after 12/2/2020, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon. If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes household goods and many personal items. 20290R TRRT 11/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: BARBARA W. SMITH Deceased. NO. 2020-P-444 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Barbara W. Smith. Letters of Office were issued on October 26, 2020 to Vivian Smith, 2505 Fremont Ave., Apt. 4, Madison, WI, 53704, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is John Rearden, Jr., Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 4749, Rockford, IL 61110-4749. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 11, 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 filing 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. A copy of claim 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: November 11, 2020 Vivian Smith Independent Administrator John Rearden, Jr., ARDC #6191721 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 4749

Rockford, IL 61110-4749 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 20291R TRRT 11/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: WILLIAM C. SMITH Deceased. NO. 2020-P-446 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of William C. Smith. Letters of Office were issued on October 26, 2020 to Vivian Smith, 2505 Fremont Ave., Apt. 4, Madison, WI, 53704, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is John Rearden, Jr., Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 4749, Rockford, IL 61110-4749. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 11, 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 filing 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. A copy of claim 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: November 11, 2020 Vivian Smith Independent Administrator John Rearden, Jr., ARDC #6191721 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 4749 Rockford, IL 61110-4749 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 20292R TRRT 11/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: WEEMS P. HODGES, Deceased. CASE NO. 2020 P 381 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of WEEMS P. HODGES. Letters of Office were issued on October 7, 2020 to Peggy Harradine, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Tyler M. Crosby, Crosby Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 11, 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, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Divi-

sion, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Tyler M. Crosby Tyler M. Crosby Attorney for Executor Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Tyler M. Crosby 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 20293R TRRT 11/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: GILBERT MCDONALD, Petitioner, vs. SANDRA SMITH, Respondent. Case No. 2020-D-467 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent SANDRA SMITH that Petitioner GILBERT MCDONALD 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 December 14, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Gilbert McDonald, Petitioner 20294R TRRT 11/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Vickie Ann Egler, Deceased. NO. 2020 P 448 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Vickie Ann Egler. Letters of Office were issued on October 28, 2020, to Kimberly Foor and Steven Egler, Independent Co-Executors, 12565 Wildflower Lane, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Elisa J. Whitman #6198940 of Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Suite 2D, Rockford, Illinois, 61114. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 11, 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 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division, at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s legal representatives, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representatives and to their attorney within ten days after they have been filed. DATED: November 9, 2020 Kimberly Foor and Steven Egler, Co-Executors Elisa J. Whitman #6198940 Reilly Law Offices 6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 316-8540 EWhitman@Reilly-lawoffices.com 20295R TRRT 11/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: TAMMARA TAYLOR, Petitioner, vs. JAHMAH TAYLOR, Respondent. Case No. 2020-D-82 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent JAHMAH TAYLOR that Petitioner TAMMARA TAYLOR has caused to be filed a COUNTER 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 December 14, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Tammara Taylor, Petitioner 20307R TRRT 11/25 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 business in said County and State under the name of Improved Comfort Systems 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. 11/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20297R TRRT 11/25 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 and sales of new and used tires business in said County and State under the name of R & D Tire Shop at the following post office addresses: 1900 Shirland Ave., South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tito Rodriguez Santos SIGNED: Tito Rodriguez Santos 11/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20298R TRRT 11/25 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 water treatment business in said County and State under the name of H2O Express Water Treatment Solutions at the following post office addresses: 2511 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: David Durham SIGNED: David Durham 11/5/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20299R TRRT 11/25 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing line business in said County and State under the

name of Flight Risk at the following post office addresses: 502 Salter Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Darrell Cooper SIGNED: Darrell Cooper 10/30/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20301R TRRT 11/25 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a auto repair business in said County and State under the name of Auto Envy at the following post office addresses: 3330 Forest View Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nicholas Liston SIGNED: Nicholas Liston 11/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20304R TRRT 11/25 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a business logistics business in said County and State under the name of MH4 at the following post office addresses: 1419 Michigan Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gretchen Hudson SIGNED: Gretchen Hudson 11/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20310R TRRT 11/25 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 care products business in said County and State under the name of Phenomenal You at the following post office addresses: 2932 La Salle Ave., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Shavonnica Goodloe SIGNED: Shavonnica Goodloe 11/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 20308R TRRT 11/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: MELISSA JUNE ALVAREZ Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-773 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Melissa June Alvarez to the new name of: Hallijah Junio Alvarez. The court date will be held: on January 6, 2021 at 9 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Melissa June Alvarez Current Name 20264R TRRT 11/18

November 18, 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 online retail and store front (jewelry, clothes, beauty) business in said County and State under the name of SDM Trends at the following post office addresses: 1643 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104, #570, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Samantha Mitchell SIGNED: Samantha Mitchell 11/4/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20296R TRRT 11/25 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CLIFFORD ALAN KITTEL, Deceased. CASE NO. 2020 P 415 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CLIFFORD ALAN KITTEL on August 14, 2020. Letters of Office were issued on October 15, 2020 to KAREN STREETER who is the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 4, 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 Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s OfficeProbate Div., must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED: 10/27/20 KAREN STREETER, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 20262R TRRT 11/18 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing line that stems from my music. Destined to Be (DTB Apparel) with different print styles business in said County and State under the name of DTB Apparel at the following post office addresses: 524 Maple St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dana Marcel Walker Jr. SIGNED: Dana Marcel Walker Jr. 11/6/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2003-FF2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-FF2, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN WARD A/K/A JOHN J. WARD III, ANNA MARIE WARD, JENNIFER PAGNONI, NEW FB COMPANY F/K/A FARNER-BOCKEN COMPANY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, Defendants, 19 CH 328

of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20305R TRRT 11/25 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a retail selling scrubs, uniforms/clothing business in said County and State under the name of U NamET at the following post office addresses: 728 North Prospect, suite #104, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Madonna Turner SIGNED: Madonna Turner 7/22/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of July, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20309R TRRT 11/25 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TIFFANY GRAY, Deceased CASE NO. 20 P 459 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION WILLS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of TIFFANY GRAY. Letters of Office were issued on November 2, 2020, to James Gray, 912 N. Greenview Ave. Rockford, IL 61101, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is DeRango and Cain, LLC., 120 W. State St. Suite 303, Rockford,

Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 11, 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 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite dated shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, at the Winnebago Count Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the legal estate 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 with ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: November 10, 2020 James Gray, Administrator BY: /s/ Patrick M. Moore PATRICK M. MOORE, Attorney for the Administrator DeRANGO & CAIN, LLC PATRICK M. MOORE, #6297232 120 W. State St. Suite 303 Rockford, IL 61101 815-962-5490 pmoore@derangocain.com 20313R TRRT 11/25 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a auto repair shop business in said County and State under the name of Scratchy’s Auto Repair at the following post office

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-23-127-001.

addresses: 5807 Forest Hills Rd., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alan Hawkins SIGNED: Alan Hawkins 11/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20306R TRRT 11/25 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing line business in said County and State under the name of Black Wall Street Take Back at the following post office addresses: 502 Salter Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Darrell Cooper SIGNED: Darrell Cooper 10/30/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20302R TRRT 11/25 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a retail business in said County and State under the name of Phenique’s Unique Boutique at the following post office addresses: 3011 Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning,

conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gabrielle Soldana; Naseen Soldana SIGNED: Gabrielle Soldana 10/29/20 SIGNED: Naseen Soldana 10/29/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20303R TRRT 11/25 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a restaurant/bar business in said County and State under the name of Mi Gordito at the following post office addresses: 5518 N. 2nd St., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Edwin Arellano; Laura Rosario SIGNED: Edwin Arellano 11/5/20 SIGNED: Laura Rosario 11/5/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20300R TRRT 11/25 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 company business in said County and State under the name of Loyalty Has No Expiration Date at the following post office addresses: 1213 Foster Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that

Commonly known as 1281 SUNFLOWER DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for

the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Karl Fort SIGNED: Karl Fort 11/10/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of November, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 20312R TRRT 11/25 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing business in said County and State under the name of Fresh Fly Fashion at the following post office addresses: 3016 Ridge Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dajanique Wilson SIGNED: Dajanique Wilson 10/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20273R TRRT 11/18 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 mentoring, coaching resource center designed to provide youth & young adults with transitional living business in said County and State under the name of Joys of Living at the following post office addresses: 817 Hartford Ave., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of

all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tiffany Lambert SIGNED: Tiffany Lambert 10/28/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of October, A.D. 2020. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20274R TRRT 11/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: GINA DULANAS CABALLES, Petitioner, vs. JULIUS M. CABALLES, Respondent. Case No. 2020-D-684 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent JULIUS M. CABALLES that Petitioner GINA DULANAS CABALLES 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 December 21, 2020, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Gina Dulanas Caballes, Petitioner Prepared by: Alberto F. Altamore #6194592 Attorney at Law 416 E. State Street, Suite 200 Rockford, IL 61104 815-316-0006 20337R TRRT 12/2

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SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN Theme: Doctor’s Orders

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

ARIES, AQUARIUS AND PISCES Horoscope

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

Prepare to work overtime this week. If you fit the extra hours into your schedule, your efforts will be greatly rewarded. Afterward, you’ll have the time and money to treat yourself. This week, things will finally start to move forward after a long period of stagnation. However, your friends will prove to be a challenge. You’ll find the money you need to fund a special project or pay for a small luxury item. One minute you feel like you’re treading water, the next like you’re advancing at full speed. Anyone can make a mistake, so keep an eye on your bills. You’ll open the door to a new challenge. You’ll find yourself surrounded by brilliant people and, as a team, you’ll accomplish great things. You’ll also receive an award or other recognition in front of a large crowd, which will consequently boost your selfesteem.

LEO

There’s an opportunity to hit a homerun at work this week. You’ll have more clients than usual, which means an increase in income. You’ll discover a new activity or spiritual practice that’s in line with your lifestyle and values.

VIRGO

If you keep track of deadlines, you’ll find it easy to stay on top of your workload. There’s no need to rush if you leave on time. A spontaneous trip might be on the horizon, and it’ll be just what you need.

LIBRA

Even if you’re sure that you know the right answer, it doesn’t hurt to reflect for a few days before you make a decision. New information might bubble to the surface and provide you with a different perspective on the situation.

SCORPIO

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You’ll need to spend a lot of time negotiating to find an outcome that works for you. You’ll also find the perfect solution to your financial problems and possibly manage to land the job of your dreams. Once you calculate how much you can afford to spend, you’ll give your wardrobe a boost with beautiful pieces from local stores. You might also want to spruce up your hair or skincare routine to make yourself look more professional. You won’t be particularly motivated to leave the house. You’ll even manage to work from home for a few days, which will make you more efficient. You’ll also take on a massive project to tidy up your home. You might be put off by an interaction with a family member. Don’t wait too long to set the record straight. You need to be clear on who’s making the decisions if you want to find the light at the end of the tunnel.

LEO

You might be unexpectedly promoted after the departure of a coworker. You’ll be asked to take on a leadership role while your boss is away on vacation. Alternatively, you might get a raise.

VIRGO

Certain pieces of your life will fall into place, making it easier to resolve several ongoing issues. At work, inspiration will strike and allow you to take great strides toward completing a project and achieving your goals.

GEMINI

You’ll need to clarify a financial situation at work. A few negotiations could get rather tense this week. You’ll also need to better balance your work and personal life if you want to feel more at ease.

CANCER

Your love life will take up a lot of your time, and you’ll enjoy several romantic moments. A co-worker will make an unexpected, and perhaps inappropriate, declaration of love that you likely won’t reciprocate.

LEO

Plenty of rest will be necessary to recover from a bad cold. After spending a few days at home, you’ll need to catch up on work over the weekend. The new moon will have your imagination firing on all cylinders.

VIRGO

You’ll struggle to get in touch with certain people who aren’t returning your calls. Don’t be surprised if they finally get back to you all at once. Your phone will be ringing off the hook and some people might drop by unannounced.

LIBRA

With the right resources, you’ll manage to improve all facets of your life. In particular, you’ll be inspired to make changes that improve your well-being and help you explore your spiritual side.

Many people will want to get to know you better and you’ll be willing to let them. Your social life will be very active, and you’ll have a lot to talk about. Additionally, your romantic partner will be very generous toward you this week.

SCORPIO

7. Fairy-tale beginningSAGITTARIUS 41. Maltreater You’ll take on new responsibilities 44. Tattooed 8. Internet share-ablethis week. Fortunately, your prioriYour spouse or partner will pay speties will align with your skillset. Your 9. Stepping stone to gain 46. Gridiron position 4 2attention . * U n to a vyou. o i dYou a b lmight e feel cial ones will help you create a anxious after a medical exam. You’ll Record a movie 10. Greenwich time loved 48. risk factor for many plan of action to ensure you get likely have to wait longer than 12. ex- *Use a scalpel diseases 49. Diogenes, e.g. everything done. pected for the results, but they 13. Like the Vitruvian 50. ____ market 43. Rock grinding won’t come as a surprise to you. CAPRICORN 51. Big name in chips 45. *Take a spoonful of Man The decision to return CAPRICORN sugar to avoid this taste 14. *Stay in bed 52. Show worryto school isn’t always easy. In your case, however, You’ll need to draw on your leader53. Allwill overbeagain 19. *Take antihista47. Genetic info carrier the choice profitable and ship skills. You might be asked to 54. in Inline real-time 48. Aqua-lung to avoid this kind perfectly with your life goals. take over while your boss is mines on Perseverance is theyour keyheart to your vacation or fill in for a coworker of nose 55. *It checks 50. Criticism success, and your loved ones will who’s away on____ sick leave. 22. A pop health 52. *Annual support you along the way. 55. Fill with spirits 23. *Eat one a day? 58. Road crew supply AQUARIUS 56. First 24.a Rap sheet listing AQUARIUS You’ll startrate to flesh out plans for You’ll need to weigh the pros and family vacation over the holidays. 57. Purl partner 25. So out it’s in cons before you make a decision Many of the small details, such as 26. *Worn until a 59. Vandalized a car that will have major repercussions. renewing your passport, will take bone heals 60. Coconut fiber You’ll also You might also join a spiritual movelonger than expected. ment or group that will expand your have to run a lotmoney of errands. 27. Piglet 61. Bulgarian horizons. 28. Lightly color 62. Filling station filler PISCES 29. Different spell63. More the same PISCES You’ll bring of together a large group You must take time to reflect beWater ing of emir of64. people to carrier participate in an event fore you make a decision, even if that requires you to use your com32. Horsefly you’re faced with a lot of pressure. munication, organization and neDown 33. “Wizard of Oz” Your intuition will guide you to the gotiation skills. Make sure to be man 1. time Feathery scarf could cause right answer, but you’ll need to be on as tardiness patient. The best solutions take time. an2.argument. ____ of Man 36. *Increase fluid 40. *Ask for procaine

Changes are on the horizon. If you go with the flow, you’ll find that your worries disappear on their own. Your passion project will come to fruition much faster than you thought possible.

LIBRA

You’ll oversee of a group of people You need to modify your diet and in order to participate in a memolearn to unwind if you want to rable event. intakeThe results will directly 35. Full of meaning 3. Linseed avoid getting heartburn. For the reflect the effort you put into the sake of your health and morale, you 4. Do without 38.Additionally, Elsewhere, a 37. Fleur-de-___ project. you’ll in manage should try to achieve a better balcourtroom 5. Last Supper cup to overcome 38. Do penance some of your shyness. ance between keeping busy and 39. Type 6. Break down or analyze 40. *____ test taking timeof toparrot relax.

SAGITTARIUS when at this office

You’ll feel isolated as you shoulder all the responsibility at work and at home. At least a few people will notice your hard work and reward you for it. In some way, you’ll be recognized for your efforts.

You’ll spend part of the week shopping. You’ll also be tempted to rethink your home’s interior design. Among other things, you’ll be eager to get a head start on putting up Christmas decorations.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll feel both inspired and lazy this week. You might spend your free time creating a masterpiece, or you may simply bask in other people’s work. This might involve watching an entire season of an inspiring TV show.

CAPRICORN

You won’t always feel comfortable in a large crowd. Luckily, you’ll meet intriguing people who inspire you to overcome new challenges and broaden your social circle.

AQUARIUS

Procrastination will be your constant companion this week. Luckily, your loved ones will help you get your priorities back in order. They’ll also make you laugh, which will help lift your spirits and renew your love of life.

PISCES

Even if you don’t think it’s a realistic plan right now, you’ll take a sudden trip out of town. At work, you’ll bring together clients from different communities, which will help you achieve great success.

November 18, 2020 The Rock River Times.

CROSSWORD & SUDOKU Across 1. Band’s need 4. Wise about 8. Pig’s dinner 12. Neither 13. Entryway 14. Time of day 15. “Tea for ____” 16. Finished 17. Monster 18. Flat, round objects 20. Overly inquisitive 21. Egg on 23. Land amid water 26. South-of-the-border food 27. Not windward 28. Feminine pronoun 31. Flips over 33. Man’s title 35. Family member 36. Legendary Himalayan creature 38. Elaborate melody 39. Find out 40. Defaces 41. Farm measure 44. Strange 47. Housetop 48. Equal 49. “____ Hard” (Willis ﬁlm) 52. Castle’s defense 53. Frail 54. Botch 55. Active 56. Antlered animals 57. Fourth letter

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Down 1. Hill-dwelling insect 2. Trim grass 3. Created 4. Gambler’s concern 5. Cozy place 6. Throat part 7. Prospector’s quest 8. Gleamed 9. NBC’s peacock, e.g. 10. Not theirs

11. Hunted animal 19. Clothes presser 21. Wall component 22. Mama’s mate 24. Trucker’s vehicle 25. Luau garland 27. On the briny 28. Marooned

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