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Local

What’s Local: Weatherman enjoying downtown life

By Jim Hagerty Reporter

ROCKFORD – There’s a lot happing downtown Rockford. Just ask WIFR meteorologist Ethan Rosuck.

Rosuck, 24, has been a resident of Burnham Lofts for eight months, after six months of commuting from Chicago’s north suburbs.

“For me, the distance to work is perfect,” Rosuck said. “The station is out on Meridian Road, and you know there isn’t much out there at all. Because I was commuting for months an hour each way, I was ready to cut that down as much as possible. Burnham Lofts was able to come through with that.”

Then there’s the building itself. Named after architect Daniel Burnham, the former Rockford Trust Building has been part of the city’s backdrop for more than 100 years.

And while the 11-floor complex’s heyday as an office building was long before Rosuck’s time, its history has certainly not been lost on anyone.

“I also love the building itself--lots of history behind it,” the Ball State University graduate said. “The location is perfect because it’s literally in the central part of downtown, walking distance to many amazing restaurants and bars. It’s a good location for festivals, close to the BMO for many events, shows and IceHogs games.

I like being near things, and this provides that perfectly. I love the view from my place, and the rooftop is great. (It’s) perfect to host people for a party, to relax, or grill and sit by the fire pit while enjoying the views.”

Those views, he says, are of a city on the rise, a de-industrialized town that’s taking on a new identity following a mass manufacturing exodus of the 1980s. A mixture of industry carries the city today complemented by growing cultural, entertainment and tourism sectors that have given “Made in Rockford” a whole new meaning.

“The amount of revitalization that is continuously going on in this city is unlike anything I’ve seen anywhere,” Rosuck

said. “(There are) consistent events going on, new restaurants opening, a great bar scene. All of that is found throughout the Stateline but more noticeably in downtown Rockford. I love the fact that most of the old buildings are preserved and are being used for something else. Getting rid of the ‘blight’ I know is something the City of Rockford is working on as a near top priority. People come to downtown Rockford because the city did something right and it shows.”

When he’s not reporting the news and weather, Rosuck can be found playing Rockford’s golf courses, bowling, watching TV and enjoying the city with friends and co-workers.

“In addition, I’m very close with my family, so it’s nice being just over an hour drive from them,” he said. “It makes it very easy to visit. I’m still making new friends here but if you have any recommendations of anything or anywhere I must check out while I’m here, definitely let me know.”

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Christmas

‘Christmas Tree Calculator’ predicts best day to buy trees Staff Report

SAN FRANCISCO - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Square, Inc., in partnership with the National Christmas Tree Association, released a Christmas Tree Calculator and data report, based on Square sales from thousands of Christmas tree farmers and sellers across the country.

Using price fluctuations throughout the holiday season, the calculator helps consumers strategically select the best day to buy their tree, based on their region, how long they plan to keep it, and desired budget.

According to Square sales data, the report shows that Christmas tree prices increased 23% from 2015 to 2018, with the average price rising from $62 to $76. Last season alone, prices saw a 5% increase. Industry experts from the National Christmas Tree Association note that the price increase stems from strong consumer demand for real Christmas trees, particularly from millennials, coupled with a tight tree supply and therefore little reason for retailers and growers to offer deep discounts.

That said, every family seeking a real tree this season will certainly be able to buy one, Tim O’Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association

explains.

Square data shows that the Christmas tree buying season kicks into high gear on Black Friday with an average price of $79, and prices spike on Cyber Monday, reaching $84. For customers seeking a deal, holding out until the week before Christmas could save you up to 29%. Prices for procrastinators hit an all time low on Christmas Eve at $50.

In order to determine the best time to buy a tree in your area, check out Square’s Christmas Tree Calculator, which suggests the ideal date to purchase your real Christmas tree based on region, desired budget, and how long you hope to keep it.

“Year after year, we see continued growth in the number of Christmas trees sold at tree farms,” O’Connor says. He attributes much of this growth to the popularity of agritainment, otherwise known as farm-based entertainment and activities like hayrides, arts and crafts, light shows, pig racing, corn mazes, and more. “With the increased consumer desire for authentic farm experiences, we’re noticing many of our members tap into that cultural trend by creating a space where families can spend an entire afternoon or evening. It’s a way to create new family traditions while putting a face to growers and truly understanding

where their trees come from.”

For a seasonal industry like Christmas trees, agritainment is also opening the doors for business owners to diversify revenue streams. Take Michael May, for example, owner of Lazy Acres Farm in Chunky, Mississippi. Since taking over the farm from his parents 19 years ago, May has gradually added new attractions, to create a robust farm experience for his customers, during the Christmas season and beyond.

“With a typical Christmas Tree farm, you get paid once a year. So I’m constantly dreaming up new ways to diversify our income, through all seasons,” May says.

“It’s about creating new avenues for us to encourage visitors to come and spend the day, not just select their tree and leave.”

Since taking full ownership of the farm nearly two decades ago, May added a pumpkin patch in the Fall, Easter egg hunts in the Spring, and hosts weddings in the Summer. During the Christmas season, visitors can ride Lazy Acres’ tractor-drawn sleigh into the fields to cut down their own tree, drive through their Christmas light show, spend time at the animal park, or visit Santa’s Workshop, where elves help families decorate Christmas Cookies, design ornaments, and build their own stuffed animals.

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Trump backing o� banning vaping flavors popular with teens

BY JONATHAN LEMIRE, MATTHEW PERRONE AND DARLENE SUPERVILLE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) – When President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One to fly to a Kentucky campaign rally two weeks ago, a plan was in place for him to give final approval to a plan to ban most flavored e-cigarettes.

By the time Trump landed back at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington a few hours later, the plan was o�. And its future is unclear.

For nearly two months, momentum had been building inside the White House to try to halt a youth vaping epidemic that experts feared was hurting as many as 5 million teenagers.

Both first lady Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter and senior adviser, pushed for the ban, which was also being championed internally by White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, who has taken the lead on some public health issues.

But as Trump sat surrounded by political advisers on the flights to and from Lexington, he grew reluctant to sign the ban, convinced it could alienate voters who would be financially or otherwise a�ected by a vaping ban, according to two White House and campaign o�cials not authorized to speak publicly about private conversations.

A news conference scheduled by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to announce the ban was canceled, while more meetings with industry leaders and lobbyists were proposed, according to the o�cials.

Trump tweeted last week that he’ll be meeting with vaping industry representatives, medical professionals and others “to come up with an acceptable solution to the Vaping and E-cigarette dilemma.”

The White House has yet to announce a date for a meeting.

This month, Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale and others showed the president polling data indicating that e-cigarette users could abandon him if he followed through with the ban, the o�cials said.

Campaign aides also highlighted an aggressive social media campaign – #IVapeIVote – in which advocates claimed a ban would force the closure of vaping shops, eliminating jobs and sending users of electronic cigarettes back to traditional smokes. Parscale also pointed out the risk that a ban could have on e-cigarette users in key battleground states that Trump narrowly won in 2016.

Others in the West Wing, including Conway, have argued that a ban could be a winning issue with suburban voters,

including mothers, who have fled the president in large numbers. Few would predict where Trump, who is known to abruptly change his mind, would end up since he recently has been consumed with other matters, notably televised impeachments hearings.

The vaping industry’s largest trade group said Monday the administration was heading “in the right direction for adult smokers and their families.”

“Bans don’t work, they never have,” Tony Abboud, executive director of the Vapor Technology Association, said in a statement.

Gregory Conley, president of the A mer ic a n Vapi ng A ss o c i at ion, a n advocacy organization, added that the government should put in place “sensible and targeted regulations” before it resorts to prohibition, which opponents of a ban said could lead to the creation of an underground market for e-cigarettes.

But Matt Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, said Trump would be guilty of “terrible public policy” and “bad politics” if he backs down.

“This is one of the very few issues on which public views are unified,” Myers said in a telephone interview. “There are a small number of vape shop owners who are loud and don’t care. But there are millions more moms and dads who are deeply concerned.”

Robin Koval, president and CEO of the Truth Initiative, a nonprofit, anti-tobacco organization, called on Trump to implement the original plan.

“The health of America’s youth must come first and is not for sale or political gain,” Koval said in a statement. The first lady opened the White House to a group of young people from the Truth Initiative in October to tell her about their experiences with vaping.

Trump’s initial pledge Sept. 11 to ban virtually all flavored e-cigarettes stunned vaping proponents and was immediately embraced by anti-tobacco advocates. In an Oval O�ce appearance with the first lady and Azar, Trump said the government would act within weeks to protect children from fruit, candy, dessert and other sweet vaping flavors, including mint and menthol.

The announcement followed a tweet two days earlier by Mrs. Trump expressing concern “about the growing epidemic of e-cigarette use in our children.”

“We need to do all we can to protect the public from tobacco-related disease and death, and prevent e-cigarettes from becoming an on-ramp to nicotine addiction for a generation of youth,” she said.

But within days, Trump tweeted that e-cigarettes might be a less-harmful alternative for smokers, a point long made by the industry. Meanwhile, vaping lobbyists, conservative groups and Republican lawmakers from key states warned Trump that a crackdown could cost him with voters.

The Vapor Technology Association launched ads and an online campaign promising to punish Trump and other politicians who support vaping restrictions. Conservative groups that have long promoted vaping as an alternative to smoking, including Grover Norquist’s Americans for Tax Reform, joined the criticism.

That group and others helped organize protests against banning flavors, including one outside the White House. Trump supporters also showed up at some of his campaign rallies holding signs expressing their opposition to a ban.

The industry warned some 15,000 to 19,000 vaping shops across the country - and jobs - could be wiped out if flavors were eliminated.

The administration was widely expected earlier this month to announce a scaled-back flavor ban that would exempt menthol, citing research that the flavor was not widely used by children. But no decision came.

Trump instead told reporters on Nov. 8 – four days after his political advisers buttonholed him on the Kentucky trip – he was considering new approaches to curbing teen use, including raising the minimum age for purchasing tobacco from 18 to 21.

Last week, Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson sent Trump a letter warning against “unchecked government action that stifles innovation and restricts adults’ freedom to choose safer alternatives to smoking.”

Asked how disappointed the first lady would be if the president did not follow through with a ban, her spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham, who also speaks for the president, said Mrs. Trump’s priority is the health and safety of children.

“She does not believe e-cigarettes or any nicotine products should be marketed or available to children,” Grisham said.

Underage vaping has reached what health o�cials call epidemic levels. In the latest government survey, 1 in 4 high school students reported using e-cigarettes in the previous month.

Anticipating a ban on flavors, Juul Labs, the nation’s largest e-cigarette maker, said this month it would stop selling its best-selling, mint-flavored nicotine pods.

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Impeachment Hearings

Diplomat says he should have seen Ukraine-Biden connection

By Colleen Long and Eric Tucker Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) – The former special envoy to Ukraine testified Tuesday he should have realized – as many of his colleagues did – that President Donald Trump was holding up military aid to pressure the country to investigate political rival Joe Biden.

Testifying in the House impeachment inquiry, Kurt Volker said he believes now, thanks to hindsight and the testimony of other witnesses, that Trump was using the aid to compel Ukraine to investigate Biden and his son Hunter, who was on the board of a Ukrainian gas company, Burisma.

But Volker insisted he did not know of the effort at the time, despite his deep involvement with Ukrainian officials on a statement – never released – that would have committed the country to investigating Burisma and the 2016 U.S. election.

Nor did he make the connection after Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s personal lawyer, mentioned allegations against Joe Biden during a July 19 breakfast, Volker said.

“In retrospect I should have seen that connection differently, and had I done so, I would have raised my own objections,” he said Tuesday.

Volker was testifying alongside former White House national security official Tim Morrison in the second hearing of the day in the House’s impeachment inquiry, the fourth in history against a U.S. president. Both witnesses were requested by Republicans.

Democrats say there may be grounds for impeachment in Trump’s push for Ukraine’s new leader to investigate his Democratic rival and the 2016 U.S. election as he withheld critical U.S. military assistance.

Trump denies any such quid pro quo, and he dismissed the hearings Tuesday as a “kangaroo court.”

Morrison, who stepped down from the National Security Council shortly before he appeared before House investigators behind closed doors last month, has said he was not concerned that anything illegal was discussed on Trump’s July 25 call, something Republicans have repeatedly highlighted.

“As I stated during my deposition, I feared at the time of the call on July 25th how its disclosure would play in Washington’s political climate,” he said Tuesday. “My fears have been realized.”

He told lawmakers Tuesday that the transcript of the call was incorrectly placed in a highly secure location.

“It was a mistake,” he said, merely “an

administrative error.”

Volker was the first person to testify behind closed doors in the inquiry that started in September, resigning his position shortly before he did so.

Since then, a parade of witnesses have testified publicly and privately about what they recalled about the July 25 phone call between Trump and Ukraine’s new leader, Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Many of those statements cast doubt on Volker’s account that he didn’t know Burisma was tied to Biden, and that he wasn’t aware of a possible quid pro quo. Volker was not on the call.

On Tuesday, Volker said he opposed any hold on security assistance.

“I did not understand that others believed that any investigation of the Ukrainian company, Burisma, which had a history of accusations of corruption, was tantamount to investigating Vice President Biden,” he said. “I drew a distinction between the two.”

Even though, he said, he understood that Hunter Biden had been a board member.

Morrison has confirmed to investigators that he witnessed a key September c onve r s at ion i n Wa r s aw b e t we en Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union, and a Ukrainian official. Sondland told the official that U.S. aid might be freed if the country’s top prosecutor “would go to the mike and announce that he was opening the Burisma investigation,” Morrison said in previous closed-door testimony.

Volker shifted his account of a pivotal July 10 interaction at the White House. In his closed-door interview last month, he said there was no discussion of Giuliani’s activities in Ukraine or investigations sought by the president.

But on Tuesday, he said the meeting was essentially over when Sondland made a “general” comment about investigations.

“I think all of us thought it was inappropriate; the conversation did not continue and the meeting concluded,” Volker said.

A series of text messages Volker provided to lawmakers showed conversations between him, Sondland and other leaders where they discuss the need for Ukraine to launch investigations, including into Burisma.

Volker said meeting with Giuliani was just part of the dialogue, and he had one in-person meeting with him, in which Giuliani “raised, and I rejected, the conspiracy theory that Vice President Biden would have been influenced in his duties as Vice President by money paid to his son.”

He said he has known Biden for more than two decades and believes him to be an honorable man.

“The allegations against Vice President Biden are self-serving and non-credible,” Volker said.

Volker said he wasn’t part of an irregular foreign policy channel led Giuliani, as others have testified. He also said Trump never christened him, Ambassador Gordon Sondland and Energy Secretary the “three amigos” in charge of Ukraine policy.

“My role was not some irregular chan-

nel, but the official channel,” Volker said.

Volker also said a senior aide to Zelenskiy approached him last summer to ask to be connected to Giuliani. He said he made clear to the Zelenskiy aide, Andrey Yermak, that Giuliani was a private citizen and not a representative of the U.S. government.

Volker himself requested a meeting in July with Giuliani. He said Giuliani mentioned the accusations about the Bidens, as well as a discredited theory that Ukraine interfered in the 2016 U.S. election.

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Crime

The Veronica Blumhorst Case, Part 5: A key phone call and bunk leads Editor’s note: The following is the fifth installment in a series about the disappearance of 21-year-old Veronica Blumhorst, who vanished Sept. 20, 1990, after finishing her shift at a Mendota, Illinois, grocery store. Her car was found in her garage less than a mile from the store. It is believed she had only $10 on her when she vanished.

By Jim Hagerty Reporter

MENDOTA - For all but one employee of Dempsey’s Super Valu, Sept. 19, 1990, was just another day. For Veronica Blumhorst, it marked the last time she’d ever punch in at the small-town grocery store.

Blumhorst, 21, arrived at work just before 5 p.m. and began her shift like she always did. However, Sept. 19 was Veronica’s first day back after being out with mononucleosis and, according to co-workers, she hadn’t fully recovered.

Sharon Vandiver, who worked with her that night, repeatedly mentioned how sick she appeared.

“Sharon said several times that (Veronica) was really sick and did not think she would be in on Sept.

20,” Menodta Police officer Lonnie Kent said in a report. “(Veronica) took one of her pills at 12:00.”

According to Vandiver, Veronica’s older sister visited her around 9:30 p.m., presumably to discuss a doctor’s appointment scheduled for the next day. That was about the time Veronica’s boyfriend says Veronica called and told him about that appointment.

Police also followed up on a report that co-worker Jason Stephenitch was overheard at 11 p.m., telling Veronica he’d be back at 1 a.m. to pick her up. Stephenitch denied that report.

“Jason stated that he did talk to her but does not remember saying anything like that,” Mendota Police Investigator John Pakenham’s report said. “Jason sated

that he would like to take a polygraph.”

When their shifts ended around 1 a.m., Veronica rented a movie before she and Vandiver exited the store.

“They walked to their autos, which were parked on the west side of the Super Valu parking lot,” Pakenham said.

“Sharon stated that Veronica left the parking lot first after they warmed their autos up to get fog off the windshields.

Veronica drove north out of the parking lot onto Meriden Street and went east.

That’s the last time Veronica was seen.”

Todd Blumhorst told The Times before his death in 2013 that the nature of his sister’s Sept. 20 doctor’s appointment is steeped in speculation. Some, including their mother, Betty, say it pertained to lingering mono. Others, because her boyfriend told police about a possible pregnancy, believe it was something else altogether. Although whether Veronica was in a delicate way may never be confirmed, the conversation she had with her boyfriend Sept. 19 could be a key to unlock important evidence. Does the time of her sister’s visit coincide with the phone call? Did her boyfriend “lose his mind” as he speculated, when he learned he may have fathered a child?

Sightings

No missing persons case is without an occasional lead that goes nowhere.

In facts, they’re ample, sometimes too many to count. Veronica Blumhorst’s disappearance was no exception. Soon after she vanished and missing posters were distributed throughout northern Illinois and beyond, people who claimed they’s seen her began to emerge.

In October 1990, a Rockford woman reported seeing a woman matching Veronica’s description at a nearby park. Immediately canvassing the area, Rockford officers did not locate anyone.

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Dec. 3, 1990, a truck driver stranded in Madison, Wisconsin, said he had been speaking to a blonde woman at a truck stop. The woman was driving a red, two-door Ford Escort and told him she was from Wisconsin Rapids. After seeing Veronica’s missing poster at another truck stop two days later, the man told police she was the woman he spoke to in Madison. She was wearing blue jeans and a long coat. She was approximately 5-6 or shorter, the trucker told police. “(He) stated that if it wasn’t Veronica, she has a twin,” Pakenham said.

Veronica’s car was a blue 1989 Chevy Corsica, found parked in her garage the morning of Sept. 20.

In April 1991, police received a tip from a woman in Chicago, a bartender at Clark Street tavern, who said a woman matching Veronica’s description had been coming in for the past week. The woman, about 5-feet, 100 pounds, wore a leather jacket and would arrive 1 a.m., and stay for an hour or two. “(The bartender) said that in speaking to this female, she believes that the female is trying to look ‘tough,’ but does not seem

to be that kind of girl,” Pakenham said.

According to the bartender, who saw Veronica’s picture on a milk carton, the blonde produced an Illinois ID bearing the name Joy. She could not remember the woman’s last name, only that that she went by Jan. Asking another patron for help gleaning information from the woman, the bartender said the woman stated that she attended public high school in Oak Lawn. The bartender, who grew up in Oak Lawn, mentioned the name of the only public high school. The stranger’s answer further puzzled the barmaid.

“The female said that was not the high school she went to,” Pakenham wrote in his report.

Police later spoke to the woman and concluded she was not Veronica.

Another possible Chicago sighting also did not check out, nor did a report out of Montgomery, Alabama.

Anyone with information about the disappearance of Veronica Blumhorst i s u r ge d to cont ac t t he Mendot a Police Department at 815-539-9331 and mendotapd@mendotapolice.com.

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entertainment

Tom Hanks didn’t want to be Mr. Rogers. Then he met Marielle

By Jake Coyle

Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) – Tom Hanks has never played a superhero. But when the actor recently donned a very simple cardigan sweater, and the slacks to go with it, he felt like one.

“I felt like Batman. It felt like I was wearing the cape and the cowl of the Dark Knight detective,” Hanks says. “There’s only one person you can be when you put those things on, and that’s Fred Rogers.”

Since it was first announced, Hanks’ casting as the beloved children’s television host in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” has had the feeling of kismet. Here was an actor nearly synonymous with affability, with “niceness,” playing one of the friendliest faces to ever flicker across a TV screen. Hanks might as well have been answering a Bat Signal in the sky.

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“And she said, ‘I’m in it,’” recalls Hanks. “And I said, ‘Well, of course you are and I have to remove my shoe from my mouth.”

Hanks, newly resolved to work more with female directors, promised to watch “Diary of a Teenage Girl.”

“I thought, ‘Sure, Tom Hanks. I’m sure you’ll run right out and watch my movie,’” says Heller. “And you did!”

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Hanks and Heller. The production had the blessing of Joanne Rogers, Fred’s widow, and much of it was shot on location in Pittsburgh. Hanks wore Rogers’ old ties.

He swam the same laps in a local pool.

They collectively tried to live the kindness preached by Rogers, an ordained Presby terian min ister. The mov ie impresses the point that Rogers wasn’t a saint; he had to work at being good.

“At one point early on, Tom said to me, ‘I get the feeling none of us are going to be the same after making this movie,’” Heller says.

That meant trying to slow down not just the tempo of the scenes but the entire workings of a movie set. Heller’s son, 2-years-old when they started, was often on set, and occasionally in the director’s chair. Heller shortened the day-to-day schedule so that everyone, including herself, could be home by their children’s bedtime on most nights.

“For me, as a mom of a little kid, that’s the difference between being able to keep making movies or not being able to keep making movies,” says Heller. “How do we think about our humanity while making movies? Would Fred Rogers have wanted us to make a movie about him where we all abandoned our kids in order to make the movie? I don’t think so.”

Both were relatively new disciples to Rogers. As a kid, the 40-year-old Marin County-raised Heller dismissed him as too schmaltzy. But now a parent, she found herself gravitating toward Mr. Rogers as a guide to explaining the world to her son. Hanks, 63, hadn’t raised his four now-grown children watching “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood,” so the dozens of hours he spent watching it to prepare for the role was eye-opening.

“I almost feel silly talking about it,” says Hanks. “This movie has actually made me think a lot about myself as a man and a father. When I saw Mari, I said, ‘Hey, thanks putting me in this movie, because you kind of changed my life, boss.’”

For Hanks, the greatest lesson from playing Rogers has to do with listening.

As an actor and a celebrity, it’s part of his job to be entertaining, to be glib. And he is extraordinarily good at it. Few people in person live up to their reputation more than Hanks does, who began the interview delighted at the idea of drinking from “a box of water.” Quietude doesn’t exactly come naturally, nor would most around Hanks want it to.

“There is a thing that I do: W-A-I-T. It stands for ‘Why Am I Talking?’” explains Hanks. “I wrote that down in a notebook

that I keep to remind myself that listening, for me anyway, is a disciplinary art.

I have to force myself to listen because I love the sound of my own voice and because I’m a movie star I’ve been infantilized by everybody I come across who says I’m just wonderful. ‘Look at you!

You can stand up so good and you can eat with a fork! What a special, special, special movie star you are!’”

Slowing down took effort for Hanks, and for Rhys. At one point, they met to rehearse a lengthy scene at Rhys’ New York apartment. “I said, ‘Are you as exhausted by this as I am?’” says Hanks.

“He said, ‘Tom, I’m confounded by how much silence we have to have in this movie.’”

The movie called on Hanks to learn how to earnestly – not out of habit – ask questions like “How are you?” Heller would tell Hanks to thank Lloyd, “but this time mean it.” In her three richly textured films, Heller has shown an uncommon talent for coaxing three-dimensional performances out of her actors, including Melissa McCarthy and Bel Powley, that radiate humanity and humor while omitting sentimentality.

“I’m sort of like the authenticity police,” says Heller. “I’m there to make sure what we’re capturing is true. So much of my job is to be the one on set going, ‘Did I feel that? Did it feel true?’”

In Hanks’ Mr. Rogers, Heller wasn’t interested in an impression. A wig and some eyebrows were OK, but that was it.

And, of course, the cardigan. The first time Hanks stepped onto set at WQED’s Fred Rogers Studio in character, sweater-to-sneakers, Heller says, “the room gasped.”

“It was like coming in as Elvis into Graceland,” says Hanks, a little sheepishly. “I had no sense of self. I really felt like I was having an out-of-body experience of watching this other guy be Fred Rogers.”

Having recently explained death to her now 5-year-old son, Heller was concerned he’d be confused. She didn’t have to worry.

“He said, ‘Mom, I know that’s Tom Hanks,’” says Heller, laughing.

Hanks smiles. “Hip kid, man.”

On their way out of the interview, Heller leans against Hanks and says how much she enjoys talking about the film with him. He’s preoccupied with Heller’s batting average as a director.

“Mari ‘three-for-three Heller,” he says, liking the sound of it. He turns to her.

“You know,” Hanks says, “none of these movies should have worked.” They walk out arm in arm.

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Entertainment

‘Trolls Live!’ ready for Rockford shows

By Jim Hagerty Reporter

ROCKFORD - Fans of Poppy, Branch and all of their friends will have an opportunity to be up close and personal with them as “Trolls LIVE!” takes over the BMO Harris Bank Center Nov. 23-24.

Rockford is the second stop in the show’s 32-city tour that runs through May 17. The live production is in partnership with the “Trolls” film franchise, including “Trolls World Tour,” which is due out in 2020.

“Fans will get to see a lot of their favorite characters,” said Laura Wheeler

of VStar Entertainment Group. “If they have a favorite, it will likely be on stage.”

The journey begins when the trolls’ Hug Time is unexpectedly put at risk. Knowing the only way to save it is by doing what the Trolls do best, Poppy hosts what VStar calls a “toe-tapping, Trolls-tastic show.”

“Poppy, Branch, Cooper, Cloud Guy, Smidge, Guy Diamond, Fuzzbert, Biggie and Mr. Dinkles invite you into the colorful world of Trolls Village for this interactive performance only the Trolls can create. This is one Trolls party you won’t want to miss,” Wheeler said.

The live production is an interactive,

story-rich musical that includes singing, dancing, rainbows, glitter and hugs.

The show utilizes the latest in scenic projection, puppetry, media technology and features a host of special effects and interactive surprises. “Trolls LIVE!” includes two acts with an intermission.

Both include the popular Trolls songs and all-new Trolls music and choreography.

“It is a great opportunity for kids to see the screen come to life on stage,” Wheeler added.

Show times are 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23; and Sunday, Nov. 24.

Tickets

Tickets start at $19. Tickets are available at the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office or online at ticketmaster.com.

Prices are subject to change. Additional fees and special offers may apply. A limited number of tickets are available for the “Trolls LIVE!” VIP Party, starting at $119. VIP Party perks include premium show seating, a souvenir lanyard, and an after-show Meet & Greet with your favorite hosts, Poppy and Branch.

More information is at TrollsLIVE.com.

Stock Market

US stock indexes edge mostly lower as retailers sink

By Alex Veiga

Associated Press

Major stock indexes ended a wobbly day of trading on Wall Street mostly lower Tuesday, as losses in energy companies and department store operators edged out gains elsewhere in the market.

A solid showing for technology sector stocks helped lift the Nasdaq composite to another all-time high, while the S&P 500 index finished less than 0.1% below the record close it reached on Monday.

Energy sector stocks took the heaviest losses as the price of U.S. crude oil dropped 3.2%. Disappointing earnings from Kohl’s sent other retailer stocks into a skid. A slide in Home Depot’s stock weighed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which ended lower a day after inching to a record high.

“It’s almost a carbon copy of yesterday,” Jeff Zipper, managing director at U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management. “The S&P basically flat, the Nasdaq obviously up.

Right now, the markets, as we go toward year end, their path of least resistance is up.”

The S&P 500 index slipped 1.85 points, or less than 0.1%, to 3,120.18. The Dow fell 102.20 points, or 0.4%, to 27,934.02. The Nasdaq climbed 20.72 points, or 0.2%, to 8,570.66.

Smaller company stocks fared better than the rest of the market, driving up the Russell 2000 index up 5.95 points, or 0.4%, at 1,598.29.

Major stock indexes in Europe closed mostly higher.

Bond prices rose, sending bond yields lower. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 1.79% from 1.80% late Monday.

U.S. stocks have been steadily rising for weeks as a mix of solid economic data and corporate earnings inject confidence into the market and diminished fears that a recession was imminent.

Technology, by far the best-performing sector this year, has done especially well as investors have grown more hopeful that the U.S. and China will make progress in ending their trade war. Traders hope the world’s two biggest economies can deliver on plans for a “phase one” deal before new and more

damaging tariffs take effect next month.

Tech stocks were among the big gainers Tuesday, led by chipmakers. Advanced Micro Devices climbed 3.5% and Broadcom rose 2.1%.

Health care stocks accounted for the biggest swath of gains. Pfizer rose 1.2% and Amgen gained 1.7%.

Those gains were kept in check by losses elsewhere in the market.

Oil producers declined as crude oil prices took another stumble. Marathon Petroleum slid 3.4% and Occidental Petroleum lost 3%.

Energy, which trails all other S&P 500 sectors with a gain of only 1% for the year, dropped 1.5% Tuesday.

Disappointing quarterly report cards from Home Depot and Kohl’s weighed on retail stocks.

Home Depot dropped 5.4% after the home improvement company reported weak sales growth for the most recent quarter and cut its forecast for the year.

Rival Lowe’s, which will report earnings on Wednesday, fell 1.4%.

Kohl’s plunged 19.5% after the depart-

ment store operator slashed its profit forecast for the year following weak third-quarter earnings. The weak outlook prompted traders to dump other department store stocks. Macy’s sank 10.9% and Nordstrom lost 6.3%. Both report their own results on Thursday.

Not all big retailers had a bad day. Shares in the TJX Cos., rose 1.8% after the parent of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls reported encouraging third-quarter earnings and raised its profit forecast for the year.

Benchmark crude oil fell $1.84 to settle at $55.21 a barrel. Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped $1.53 to close at $60.91 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline fell 2 cents to $1.60 per gallon. Heating oil declined 4 cents to $1.86 per gallon. Natural gas fell 6 cents to $2.51 per 1,000 cubic feet.

Gold rose $2.40 to $1,473.30 per ounce, silver rose 11 cents to $17.10 per ounce and copper rose 3 cents to $2.65 per pound.

The dollar fell to 108.53 Japanese yen from 108.65 yen on Monday. The euro strengthened to $1.1078 from $1.1076.

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10 Helpful Hints and Tips For Stroll on State Rockford Area CVB

PARKING? NEVER FEAR, SHUTTLE BUSES ARE HERE! If you don't want to worry about parking downtown the night of Stroll on State, there are FOUR shuttle buses you can take!

Thanks to Rockford Mass Transit District, you can park and a shuttle bus will take you to the Stroll on State grounds for FREE! The shuttle locations are at the downtown YMCA of Rock River Valley (200 Y Blvd., Rockford, IL 61107), Heartland Community Church (1280 S. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61108), Illinois Bank & Trust (4048 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108), and Javon Bea Hospital (west side of hospital at Edgemont Street).

Buses run from 1 – 9:30 p.m., so plenty of time to explore the event and catch the parade!

ATMS ARE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE STROLL ON STATE GROUNDS Illinois Bank & Trust is providing ATMs at several locations on the Stroll on State grounds for your convenience. You can find the ATMs between Wyman and Main Streets, at the City Market Pavilion, near the Hot Chocolate Express, at the corner of E. State and 1st Streets, and near the Kringle Cafe located at State and 3rd Streets.

SO. MUCH. SANTA! Stroll on State wouldn’t be complete without an appearance by SANTA! You’ll be able to see him in the parade, and at not one, but TWO SantaLand locations (produced

by City First Church Spring Creek)! Santa works his magic to be both inside Stewart Square (west of the river) and by Millennium Fountain (east of the river). Look forward to receiving a printed souvenir photo at both locations! Be sure to stop by Letters to Santa at Stroll on State (sponsored by FurstStaffing & FurstProfessionals) to write your Christmas wish list as well! There will be a special mailbox where you can drop your letters and they will be shipped off to

the North Pole to Santa himself. Be sure to include your address because Santa might even respond …

STAY CONNECTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA Make sure you use the hashtag #strollonstate and tag @gorockford on your social media channels to be featured on the gorockford.com homepage! New this year you can show your love for Stroll on State by using our custom-made Snapchat filter or by updating your profile with our temporary Stroll on State themed profile pic. And don’t forget to follow the Go Rockford channels on Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter all night long to get an inside view of Stroll on State.

STAY WARM! Worried it may be a little chilly at Stroll on State this year? Don’t worry! We’ll keep you nice and toasty at the three Fire Pit locations (sponsored by Local 11), two Hot Chocolate Express locations (hosted

by Rockford Marlins Swim Team and 815 After Hours Rotary), and two Stroll on State Merchandise stands.

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Another great place for family photos is the spectacular light display at Rockford’s River Lights, sponsored by Plumbers and Pipefitters LU 23 JATC. Starting at 5 p.m. the night of Stroll, there will be a magical light show in sync to holiday music along the west bank of the Rock River!

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Ecological restoration – prairies and prairie chickens

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL CONTRIBUTORS

Many advocates of preserving and restoring natural areas have a keen interest in preserving and restoring prairies in northern Illinois. Our earliest e�orts at restoring prairies involved planting a small area in the Deer Grove Forest Preserve near Palatine when the late prairie advocate, Ray Schulenberg, gave us plants he had grown in the greenhouse at the Morton Arboretum in the 1960s.

Doug Wade and Tim Keller promoted such projects in Ogle County which resulted in the eventual purchase of a small prairie remnant which came to be called the Wade Prairie.

In 2010 the Ogle Count y Prairie Preservation Society purchased a former Christmas tree farm on which nine high quality prairie plots had been protected by the previous owners and employees.

We have been slowly removing the overgrown Christmas trees and replanting the cleared areas with prairie seeds gathered from the site.

Restoring habitats such as prairies also involves documenting the plants present as well as the animal populations on the site. As is common knowledge habitat preservation being critical to wildlife preservation. Recently, PPSOC had a butterfly study done to document species and their relative abundance.

Tim Keller, an original prairie advocate in this area, has a long held interest in attempting to restore prairie chickens to the prairies in this region. In pursuit of that interest Peggy Farrell, an outreach specialist and environmental educator from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, was asked to make a presentation on prairie chicken projects in central Wisconsin.

In her introduction she mentioned she is not a biologist but incorporates information in her presentations from biologists involved in managing prairie chickens on sites in Wisconsin.

Around 1900 prairie chickens were found in abundance on grasslands in Wisconsin and market hunters decimated them for sales to fancy restaurants in

Chicago and other major urban areas.

The bird populations collapsed from the hunting pressure and the last legal hunt in Wisconsin was held in 1935.

In the 1950s Conservation Club members and the Department of Natural Resources in Wisconsin decided to protect remnant prairie chicken populations near Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point and Wausau.

Consideration is being given to how the four major isolated sites can be connected either through easements or purchase agreements in order to enrich the diversity of the genetics in all the isolated sites.

The Buena Vista site was where Fred and Fran Hamerstrom did much of their work with the birds. Fred was awarded the first doctorate from the new degree program established at the University of Wisconsin chaired by Aldo Leopold.

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Kortman Gallery

The purse is more than a fashion statement in Kortman holiday group exhibition From J.R. Kortman

The Purse: it’s a functional object, fashion statement, a private space, and even a status symbol. And Friday, November 22nd, the purse is a work of art when more 30 Rockford artists present their visual interpretation of the purse in a holiday group exhibition titled “The Purse: art, design, fashion, function” in the Kortman Gallery.

The exhibit will feature works in a variety of media from ceramics, fabric, watercolor, and painting, to sculpture, printmaking, digital imagery, and functional objects.

“We thought it would be interesting to merge fashion and art in this gallery commissioned show,” said Doc Slafkosky, gallery director. “The purse has not only a practical aspect, but also a long history

Deer hide purse by Sherrie Dorr

of being an expression of design and prestige from folk art to haute couture.

It’s exciting to see how this diverse group of artists takes this idea and interprets it in their specific medium.”

Seeing this exhibition is sure to be a fun, entertaining, and thought provoking experience says co-owner Jerry Kortman. ”Artists have taken the purse theme and made it their own,” said Kortman. ”From artist Becky Pelley’s nod to Magritte, to Kyle Wolfe’s whimsical and colorful digital imagery to R. Scott Long’s hand-made leather functional purse, there will something for everyone.”

Ceramic artist Lynn Fischer-Carlson says she is intrigued by the purse and how it has become both a fashion statement and a status symbol for women… and men. “My ceramic sculptural purses

are titled “Vanitas” in reference to a visual art genre which often characterizes still life works with contrasting symbols of wealth and the futility of excess and greed.”

“A woman’s purse has always been considered a private, personal space.

You would never let anyone look into you purse without permission,” said Margret Hynes who created a purse that is ironically made of see-through mesh material.

Participating artists include Alison Weust, Andrew Harlan, Alex Taylor, Balta Ramirez, Becky Pelley, Betsy Youngquist, Brian Hierstein, Carmen Turner, Carrie Johnson, David Menard, Elizabeth Horvath, Ellie Pinzarrone, Jacob Polhill, Javier Jimenez, Jenny Mathews, Jeremy Klonicki, Jesus Correa, Joe Tallman,

Illustrated purse by Kyle Wolfe

John Deill, Kelly Steward, Kyle Wolfe, Laura Gomel,Lisa Jimenez, Lynn Fischer Carlson, Margret Hynes, Michelle Dorr, Molly Carter, Norm Knott, R. Scott Long, Rene Zavala Castanedas, Sarah ReedMcNamara, Sherrie Dorr, Una Ryan, and Valerie Olafson.

“The Purse: art, design, fashion, function” group exhibition in the Kortman Gallery opens with an artist’s reception on Friday, November 22 from 5:30-9 p.m. The gallery is located upstairs at J. R. Kortman Center for Design, 107 North Main Street in Downtown Rockford. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, will run through January 4, 2020. For more information call 815-968-0123 or visit www.jrkortman.com.

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A&E Happenings Music & Arts

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

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

Bruce L. Warden - For listening & dining every Friday and Saturday 5-9 p.m. at Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St. Ongoing Bold Abstrations - Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) new art exhibition, Bold Abstractions: Paintings from the Thoma Collection, will be on display at RAM, located inside the Riverfront Museum Park at 711 North Main Street through January 26, 2020, with free daily admission provided by support from the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation. This major exhibition explores new forms of abstract painting from the 1960s, following the heyday of Abstract Expressionism.

Highlighting color-based, geometric, and perceptual experiments, this selection of works from the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation Collection includes an international group of 33 artists associated with some of the key painting movements of the mid-20th century: Color Field, Post-Painterly Abstraction, Hard-Edge, and Op Art. Bold Abstractions at RAM marks the first time the Thoma’s significant post-war painting collection has been shown at a public institution.

This exhibition is organized by Carrie Johnson.

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus - Byron Civic Theatre in Byron, Ill., continues its 25th season this month with Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus, a play written by Andrew J. Fenady based on real events. The title of the play comes from an actual letter written by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun in 1897. The real-life response to Virginia, written

by Frank Church, is magical – particularly in the wake of Church losing his wife and baby the previous year. Production opens Nov. 29-Dec. 1 and continues Dec. 6-8, with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Tickets are available at the door, online at www. bctmagic.com or by calling the box office at 815-312-3000. Shows are performed at the Byron Middle School Theatre, 850 N. Colfax, Byron.

Friday, November 22 Trinadora - Performing at Cucina Di Rosa, 1620 N.

Bell School Rd. Begins at 6 p.m. Free admission.

Jazz After 5 - Performing from 5-7:30 p.m. at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Free admission.

Saturday, November 23 Trinadora - Performing at 5 p.m. at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Free admission.

Sunday, November 24 Peter Asher & Albert Lee - Performing as part of Concerts on the Creek at Spring Creek UCC, 4500 Spring Creek Rd. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., concert begins at 6. General admission is $30.

Tickets available at eventbrite.com or by calling 815-200-9567. Both multiple Grammy winners and music legends, Peter Asher and Albert Lee combine their talents for an evening of songs and stories. As one half of British Pop Duo Peter & Gordon, Peter Asher had numerous hits in the USA and around the world in the ‘60s. He was subsequently A&R Director for the Beatles’ Apple Records, and became a legend as a Grammywinning producer and manager of James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt and others. Albert Lee has been called “the ultimate virtuoso” by Eric Clapton, and is a Grammy-winning, 5x Guitar Player Magazine ‘Country Guitar Player of the Year’.

Albert had a 25-year run as Music Director for the Everly Brothers, has been a key band member for Joe Cocker, The Crickets, Emmylou Harris and Eric Clapton, and has worked with Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr and others.

Tuesday, November 26 Music in the Midtown - Sounds of the season noon concert series. 12:30 p.m. at Katie’s Cup at the corner of 7th St. & 4th Ave. Experience the musicians and instruments of our Midtown churches with advent and Christmas music. For information call 815-986-0628 or go to katiescup.com.

Friday, November 29 Trinadora - Performing at 6 p.m. at Baci’s, 2990 N. Perryville Rd. 6 p.m. Free admission.

Saturday, November 30 Prime Time Live Band - Performing from 8-11 p.m. at Splitters @ Park Lanes, 5318 N. 2nd St., in Loves Park.

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Thursday, November 28 Free Thanksgiving Dinner - Everyone is welcome.

Rockford Beloit – Saturday 12/7 Rockford Freeport – Thursday 12/12 and Tuesday 12/17 $12 per person Includes Transportation and Lunch Buffet

Belvidere Rockford Freeport – Saturday 11/30 and Saturday 12/28

Pickup in Rockford (E. State K-Mart) & Beloit (Flying J)

Pickup in Rockford (E. State K-Mart) & Freeport (Shopko) Pickup in Belvidere (Walmart 2102 Gateway Center Dr.), Rockford (E. State K-Mart) & Freeport (Walmart 2545 Hwy 26)

For reservations & pickup times, call: 1-800-582-5956 ext. 4751 or 4752

11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. Friday, November 29 Tranquility Walk - Take a break this holiday weekend and enjoy the benefits of a slow, meditative walk in nature. You are sure to leave renewed and refreshed by your experience. If you have out-of-town visitors, share this unique event with them. Our Tranquility Walks are 1.5 – 2 hours in length and begin at 4:30 p.m. We will be walking on wooded (unpaved) trails and we will go regardless of the weather, so be sure to dress accordingly. Also, plan to arrive a few minutes early. This is an after hours program, and the arboretum will be closed to the general public.

Therefore, the entry gate will be closed promptly at 4:30 p.m. ADMISSION: $3 Klehm members; $5 public seniors; $8 public adults Saturday, November 30 The Advocates’ Club - The Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program will host The Third Annual Advocates’ Club at The Standard. The event will be held during Stroll on State. General Admission tickets are $60 per person and include come-and-go access from 4-10 p.m., cash bar, hors d’oeuvres by Abreo, and live music. VIP tickets are $100 and include all benefits of general admission, and early access at 1:30 (in time to watch the parade) and open bar from 2-4 p.m. Children under 6 admitted for free; children 7-14 years of age are $20. For further information and to purchase tickets visit www.

WinnebagoCountyCASA.org or call 815-319-6880.

Tuesday, December 3 NIAS Meeting - The topic for Northwest Illinois Audubon Society’s December meeting is citizen science projects in the “Crown of the Continent.”

The Crown of the Continent encompasses 28,000 square miles along the Rocky Mountains in southern British Columbia/ Alberta and northwest Montana. Bob Chinn will share his experiences as a participant in citizen science projects at this place, with a focus on common loons, harlequin ducks, Clark’s Nutcrackers, mountain goats, pikas and migrating raptors. The meeting, held at St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 Park Blvd. in Freeport, is open to everyone and begins at 7 p.m. For more information, visit the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society website at http://www.nwilaudubon.org or contact Teresa at 815-238-3963.

Friday, December 6 Wine Tasting Fundraiser - Barbara Olson Center of Hope hosts a Wine Tasting at Artale & Co., 6876 Spring Creek Rd., from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

All proceeds used to purchase programs and supports that enable individuals with developmental disabilities reach their goals, increase independence and volunteer or work in the community. Adults only, $15 per person; cash or check only. The evening will include 30 wines to sample! Bring your friends and co-workers!

For more information, call 815-964-9275, or www.b-olsoncenterofhope.org/events.

Friday, December 6-Saturday, December 7 Rockford Nativity Display & Concert - 5-9 p.m. Friday; 3-8 p.m. Saturday. Free to the public. Takes place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Letter-day Saints, 324 University Dr., Rockford, IL. 500+ nativities on display, free refreshments, family activities.

For more information or a full concert schedule visit rockfordnativity.org.

Saturday, December 7 Advent Day Retreat - Open to both women and men who desire to enrich their spiritual growth during the Advent season. Presenters: Sister Mary Kay Moran, sscm, Kathy Brady-Murfin. Location: St. Bridget Parish Center, 600 Clifford Avenue, Loves Park. When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration Deadline: Monday, December 2. Suggested donation: $25 per person. Lunch provided. To register call Sister Mary Kay Moran at 815-398-7323 or e-mail to: MaryKMoran@comcast.net Friday, December 13-Sunday, December 15 Hometown Holidays - J. R. Sullivan’s Hometown Holiday, one of Rockford’s favorite holiday traditions, will make its final curtain call in the Sullivan Theater of the Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St. The seasonal variety show, featuring storytelling, comedy and holiday and popular songs, will mark its 25th anniversary with this production. In honor of its 25th anniversary, Hometown Holiday tickets will be $25 until December 10, and $30 after that date. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, December 13 and 14, and 4 p.m. Sunday, December 15. A reception with cast members will be held after the Saturday evening show. Show and reception tickets are $35. For more information, www.jrsullivanhometownholiday.com and Eventbrite.com.

Avalon String Quartet November 24 3:00pm Tickets: $25 in advance $30 at the door $6 students mendelssohnpac.org

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WHEN Friday, November 22 - Saturday, November 23 (Fri. 5 - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday during merchant hours)

WHEN Saturday, November 23 - Sunday, November 24 (10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. both days)

WHEN Sunday, November 24 (4:45 p.m.)

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On Friday, get in the holiday spirit at the annual tree lighting festivities, mingle with Santa and enjoy holiday carols performed by local choirs. On Saturday, shop specials and in-store events offered by your favorite Edgebrook merchants. Santa will be available for holiday photos and to hear your wish list.

Get ready for another hair-raising adventure when Poppy, Branch and their friends come to life on stage in Trolls LIVE! Join Poppy as she hosts a toe-tapping, Trolls-tastic show, jam-packed with all the epic music, glitter, humor and happiness only the Trolls can create. This is one Trolls party you won't want to miss!

WHERE Coronado Performing Arts Center Third Eye Blind is touring in support of Screamer, their seventh full-length album, out October 18. Going strong for over two decades, Third Eye Blind has broken their own attendance records with 2019's Summer Gods tour, with Jimmy Eat World and Ra Ra Riot. Third Eye Blind has offset the tour's carbon footprint by donating a portion of each ticket sold to a US-based carbon offset project managed by ClimeCo.

WHERE The Parks Chamber of Commerce A family holiday tradition! The Light Up the Parks Holiday parade begins at the GE Aviation parking lot on Clifford Avenue in Loves Park and travels north on Elm Avenue.

Many homes on Elm Avenue will be decorated. This event is led by the City of Loves Park and Village of Machesney Park with support from The Parks Chamber of Commerce.

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LEO, VIRGO AND LIBRA

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: Horoscope SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN

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Death Notices Lucille Romine 90 Loves Park 11/12/2019 Darwin Johnson 80 Rockford 11/12/2019 Bothaina Anin 87 Rockford 11/12/2019 Ada Burnett 73 Rockford 11/12/2019 Cecil Eldridge 87 Rockford 11/12/2019 Martha Beck 78 Rockford 11/12/2019 Marlin Holt 81 Rockford 11/12/2019 Michael Campion 36 Loves Park 11/12/2019 Eugene Tober 84 Durand 11/12/2019 Anthony Boulton 73 Rockford 11/13/2019 Carlo Tuminaro 85 Rockford 11/13/2019 Daniel Rock 61 Rockford 11/13/2019 Larry Milliken 71 Rockford 11/13/2019 Karl Heeren 89 Winnebago 11/13/2019 Paul Olszewski 83 Rockford 11/13/2019 Jonathon Parsons 75 Rockford 11/13/2019 Eugene Schultz 64 Rockford 11/13/2019 Francis McDonnell 92 Rockford 11/14/2019 Marvel Toews 99 Rockford 11/14/2019 Gary Rose 73 Machesney Park 11/14/2019 Vicharn Younvanich 72 Rockford 11/14/2019 Mark Foltz 58 Rockford 11/14/2019 Christine Talan 73 Rockford 11/14/2019 Carol Letsinger 86 Rockford 11/14/2019 Merrill Hubble 76 Rockford 11/14/2019 Clayton Yarbro 58 Rockford 11/14/2019 Anna Lebron 88 Rockford 11/15/2019 Donald Grandt 66 Rockford 11/15/2019 Kim Noiden-Nusth 78 Rockford 11/15/2019 Steven Bushman 66 Rockford 11/15/2019 Nina Balukievic 86 Rockford 11/15/2019 Anthony Wallace 62 Rockford 11/15/2019 Billie Goode 90 Durand 11/16/2019 Nancy Roos 62 Rockford 11/16/2019 Serafina Vanek 96 Rockford 11/16/2019 Michael Warren Sr. 66 Roscoe 11/16/2019 Merrilee Bohl 71 Rockford 11/16/2019 Helen Byrnes 88 South Beloit 11/16/2019 Margaret Gunderson 93 Rockford 11/16/2019 Donna Arensdorf 76 Rockford 11/16/2019 Rickie Clingenpeel 66 Rockford 11/16/2019 Beatrice Otdoefer 95 Rockford 11/16/2019 Janice Vance 89 Rockford 11/17/2019 Margie Leigh 98 Loves Park 11/17/2019 Victor Macias 84 Rockford 11/17/2019 Steven Bennett 68 Rockford 11/17/2019 Patricia Reaves 37 Rockford 11/17/2019 Sandra Sears 80 South Beloit 11/17/2019 Patricia Barsness 94 Rockford 11/17/2019 Dale Lang 66 Rockford 11/17/2019

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Your colleagues and friends will encourage you to take charge, even if you’d rather stay on the sidelines. Trust in your abilities and it will be a big success.

When the company you work for undergoes restructuring, you’re sure to feel some stress.

Luckily, you’ll climb a few more rungs of the ladder during this chaotic period.

GEMINI

There will be talk of travel this week. You may be suddenly in­ spired by a training program that could lead you to a new career. You could also adopt a new spiritual practice.

CANCER

Emotions are in the air this week, and you’ll be easily moved. You may take the first steps to­ wards buying a new home. You’ll be surprised to find that your financial situation is better than you thought.

LEO

Before reaching a decision, it’s important to gather all the in­ formation necessary and to weigh the pros with the cons. Take your time, even if others are pressu­ ring you to decide.

VIRGO

You’ll have a lot of work to do this week and a slight cold risks slowing you down considerably.

Make sure you get enough sleep and take care of your health if you don’t want to drop the ball.

LIBRA

You’ll be the focus of attention this week. You’ll use your wits to defuse a tense situation. Some­ one may also trust you with a secret. Make sure to keep it to yourself.

SCORPIO

Life is never calm with young chil­ dren around, especially when they invite their friends over. Happily, the chaos won’t stop you from spoiling and loving them. You’ll benefit from a nice raise this week.

GEMINI

LEO

LEO

Your network will expand this week and you may make some new friends, even in a professional context. If you’re single, love at first sight could be waiting at the next happy hour gathering.

VIRGO

You may start to think about living abroad for a period. At work, you’ll be in contact with people from all over the world, which will be very beneficial. In your love life, a get­ away will reignite your passion.

LIBRA

If your partner is of a different cul­ ture, you both may need to make certain adjustments; avoid making rash decisions. A more balanced approach to household chores will be appreciated.

SCORPIO

At work, you’ll need to fine­tune the details of a negotiation be­ fore closing the deal. In your love life, don’t worry, your soulmate is planning a spectacular marriage proposal.

CAPRICORN

CAPRICORN

The week will start with a little confusion. You’ll need a second coffee once you get to the office if you want to beat your pro­ crastination. You’ll find yourself with your head in the clouds on more than one occasion.

You’ll need to show patience to a member of your family. You may start to take out the Christmas decorations and make your house sparkle like never before. The idea of moving could also come up.

CANCER

After a period of great stress, it’s important to take some time to re­ cover and rest. You’ll appreciate activities that are on the quiet side this week. Someone close to you will need your help to get through a chaotic time in their life.

Don’t forget the GPS before heading somewhere new so you don’t get lost. You’ll finally get confirmation of something you’ve been waiting for at work.

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TAURUS

CANCER

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll have a front row seat for all sorts of events and easily bring people together. Additionally, you’ll be the first one to propose initiatives that will make things go more smoothly.

If there’s friction in your rela­ tionship, you’ll want to resolve it quickly. At work or elsewhere, you’ll succeed in gaining respect during a difficult situation and feel quite proud of yourself.

GEMINI

You’ll feel your emotions with a new intensity, which will reveal the artist within you. You have a finely developed attention to de­ tail and the audacity to do things differently.

AQUARIUS

ARIES

Reflection is necessary before turn­ ing thoughts into action. If you’re wondering about your professional future, you’ll have some inspira­ tion that could lead you to an exciting career. Friends will in­ vite you to join them for some fun activities.

With many stores getting into the Christmas spirit already, you’ll be inspired to make a list of gifts to offer those closest to you. You’ll also start to get ready for the family holiday party.

You should receive a sum of money you’ve been owed for a while now, through a refund or an insurance settlement. You’ll be happy to finally loosen your belt.

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

Money is an important part of life and you’ll finally be able to invest some of it in your future. You may also start a personal project you’ll continue in retirement.

SAGITTARIUS

For work or personal reasons, you’ll be on the move this week.

By taking the lead, you’ll be able to resolve a conflict that’s been going on for a long time. Avoid criticizing your partner for small mistakes.

If your financial situation is pre­ carious, you should be able to find a way to resolve it success­ fully. You won’t be able to keep your thoughts to yourself this week, which could lead to a man­ agement position.

Your thoughts will be all over the place this week. You’ll also start different projects without neces­ sarily finishing them. You’ll also have many ideas for activities with friends. At work, a task will take more time than you thought.

VIRGO

Stress will completely drain your batteries this week. It’s important not just to rest, but also to take steps towards making consider­ able changes in your lifestyle. You’ll also begin a spiritual practice.

LIBRA

You’ll benefit from a very active social life. Even if you crave some solitude, there will always be some­ one to pull you out of your isola­ tion and make you smile. Allow changes to guide you instead of resisting them.

SCORPIO

You’ll probably be in charge of an event that will bring many people together. At work, you’ll suc­ ceed in combining business with pleasure and fun will dominate the office, making everyone more efficient.

SAGITTARIUS

Even with nothing planned, you’ll take a last minute trip. Try to stay focused on learning something new. At work, take the time to analyze even the smallest details.

Your self­esteem will grow, allow­ ing you to reach for more presti­ gious positions at work. Some ef­ fort will be necessary to maintain an active social life. You’ll be tasked with putting an event together for friends.

Your emotions will dominate this week. The situation will force you to learn to let go and to deepen your spiritual awareness. In your relationship, remember to take the time to have some fun occasionally.

AQUARIUS

AQUARIUS

PISCES

PISCES

You’ll win a popularity contest this week in one way or another.

People will gather around you and hang on to your every word, even if it’s silly. At home, a deep clean is necessary before company co­ mes over.

You’ll be on the move this week, either for work or for your health or that of a loved one. Be prepared to debate certain points. Your ar­ guments need to be fair and pre­ cise for your opinion to be heard.

CAPRICORN

You’re not always patient with your partner. It would be a good idea to break out of the routine of your relationship and expe­ rience new adventures. Professio­ nally, you’ll have enough confi­ dence to make necessary changes.

You’ll take charge of all the little emergencies that pop up around you. This situation will prove to be profitable at work. In your love life, small details will show the inten­ sity of your mutual feelings.

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   ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019 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, 2019, 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, 2019 Educational Operations & Maintenance Debt Services Transportation Municipal Retirement/Social Security Capital Projects Working Cash Tort Fire Prevention & Safety Local Sources 1000 3,550,395 494,626 1,244,495 203,692 169,910 0 33,096 408 34,445 Flow-Through Receipts/Revenues from One 2000 0 0 0 0 District to Another District State Sources 3000 2,059,293 98,035 0 152,450 0 0 0 0 0 Federal Sources 4000 259,531 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 5,869,219 592,661 1,244,495 356,142 169,910 0 33,096 408 34,445 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 5,883,227 583,766 1,249,250 272,021 198,582 0 0 5,261 Other Sources/Uses of Funds 0 (14,000) 14,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2018 3,510,388 323,502 (4,321) 338,625 117,600 80 279,931 20,456 272,191 Other Changes in Fund Balances 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2019 3,496,380 318,397 4,924 422,746 88,928 80 313,027 20,864 301,375    GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: ARBETMAN L, BACKSTROM M, BARKER R, BEHLING A, BENDER J, BIELSKI K, COFOID K, COOMER J, DAVIS D, DOYLE J, EWING M, FANT D, FIDUCCIA J, FINNEGAN E, FISH K, FREY E, GAWRONSKI E, GLON L, HEPBURN A, HOWARD J, JOHNSTON B, KLIMCZAK M, KOCH S, LAMB J, LONER D, MASSINO P, NICHELE P, NIEDFELDT K, PAYNE J, PEYTON OPENGO L, PIGOTT S, POPPE J, RISSEEUW R, SAPORITI T, SCHNEIDER K, SMAFIELD A, SMITH J, SYVERSON T, THOREN J, TRUAX T, WELLS J, WERNER A, WEYRAUCH R, WHISENAND C, WITZ S. Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: BOUCEK O, CORNFORD A, ELLIOTT K, HILL Z, NEWMAN H, SCHMITZ R, VALLETTE J. Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: BONNE J, BOWERS A, COLWELL B, CROSS T, DIXON L, ELFSTROM D, ESTVANDER A, FURMANEK K, GALLENTINE N, GISSEL E, LAGOW T, PETERSON D, RHINES C, ROTH E, SCHWABERO A, SOCKNESS J, STALLMAN S, STUMPF S, WESTGATE A, WRIGHT A, ZOELLER D. Salary Range: 60,000 $89,999: ANDREWS K, BALL M, BOOKS A, BREAKFIELD E, BURK S, DAVENPORT J, FEHR STUBBE A, FISHER S, FROMAN C, HATFIELD K, HOUGHTON K, JORGENSEN E, LEONARD C, MATHEWSON M, MCILWAIN H, PICKEL C, PLOURDE M, RHINES M, ROCKWELL L, ROGERS K, ROGERS S, THOMPSON J, WALLYN C, WYATT S. Salary Range: $90,000 and over: CZIZEK C, FINNEGAN K, JULIAN L. GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: ABB A, ALBA, ALLEN D, BAKER J, BOWERS D, BRADY J, BRAUN C, BRONSON E, CARLSON H, CARMEN A, CARMEN D, CLARK D, DALSANTO K, DAVIS

to Own Program at 1128 Blaisdell Street PIN #. 11-15-380-029 at a minimum bid of $1.00 and the bidder must be participating in the Mow to Own Program with preference to the adjacent property owner and includes advertising.

The city reserves the right to reject all bids. The subject property is legally described as follows: THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF LOT TEN (10) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE COUNTY CLERK’S PLAT OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15), TOWNSHIP FORTY-FOUR (44) NORTH, RANGE ONE (1), EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT, THE

K, DELMONICO L, DENURE K, EDWARDS A, EVANS C, FJALSTAD A, GEDDEIS N, GEDDEIS V, GLIEBE M, GONZALEZ K, GOODSELL E, GREEN A, HALE A, HENDERSON C, HESS C, HOFFMAN L, HUTCHENS T, KEDROWSKI H, KELLER A, KERSKA C, LEFAIVRE S, LEGOWSKI B, LEVAN P, LEWANDOWSKI J, LINSTEAD R, MARINOFF J, MCGRATH K, MELCHER T, METZ C, MITCHEL R, MOLITOR S, MORIARTY J, NEWGARD D, NOORLAG K, NOORLAG R, PARK S, PASSMORE K, PETERS R, PINNOW L, POPIELARCZYK, PORTER M, PRIEST S, PTACIN K, RAPP S, RAY M, SAUNDERS J, SCHUEPBACH C, SEXTON J, SLY N, SMOCK A, SPITZMILLER C, TAYLOR A, TESLUK J, VAGLE H, VALENTINE A, VONROTZ H, WALDRON C, Z WEBER WESTGATE A, WILBURN K, WILLETT L, WILSON M, WRIGHT C, WRIGHT D, YEAGER H, ZIEMIANIN M, ZOWASKI J. Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: GUILE W, HALL R, NOORLAG K, RAYMENT M, SAMBROOK T, SAND B. Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: GRYGIEL J, SCHULTZ L. Salary Range: $60,000 and over: NONE. Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries.

Person, Firm, or Corporation Aggregate Amount EFTPS 604,330 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 465,661 TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND 359,914 FIRST STUDENT 259,452 IL DEPT OF REV 177,137 ROCK ENERGY COOP 147,158 WINN CO SPEC ED COOP 138,460 IL MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT 121,381 TEACHERS HEALTH INS SEC 80,939 GORDON FOOD SERVICE 75,388

PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 8 (EIGHT) OF PLATS ON PAGE 18 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. The City of Rockford will accept bids until December 9, 2019.

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.

Section 3: The said Notice shall set forth the fact that said bids will be accepted until December 9, 2019 at the office of

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the City of Rockford Community Development Department The City Public Notices of Rockford reserves the right to       accept or reject any and all bids.

Sale of Property at Section 4: The provisions IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR 1128 Blaisdell Street and sections of this Ordinance THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY MOW TO OWN PROPERTY shall be deemed severable, and ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, The City of Rockthe invalidity of any portion of this Fifth Third Bank as Successor by ford is the owner of and possessed Ordinance shall not affect the merger to Fifth Third Mortgage of the real estate hereinafter parvalidity of the remainder.

Company ticularly described; and Section 5: All orders, resoPLAINTIFF WHEREAS, the said real estate lutions, or ordinances in conflict Vs. is no longer necessary, appropriate herewith are hereby repealed Brittany M. Batson a/k/a or required for the use of, nor profinsofar as such conflict exists and Brittany M. Labine; itable to, the City of Rockford; and this Ordinance shall take effect Unknown Owners and WHEREAS, retention of the immediately upon its passage, Nonrecord Claimants property is not for the best interest approval, and publication, as DEFENDANTS of said City of Rockford. required by law.

2019-CH-0000515 THEREFORE, BE IT ORSection 6: A full, true, and NOTICE BY PUBLICATION DAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL complete copy of this Ordinance NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: OF THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, has been published in pamphlet Brittany M. Batson a/k/a BrittaILLINOIS, THAT: ny M. Labine form by and under authority of the Section 1: The City Council ofUnknown Owners and NonreCorporate Authorities. fer for sale of City owned property, 10998R TRRT 11/20 cord Claimants which is a Vacant Lot in the Mow That this case has been commenced in this Court against you    and other defendants, praying Sale of Property - MOW TO OWN PROPERTIES for the foreclosure of a certain WHEREAS, The City of Rockford is the owner of and possessed of the real estate hereinafter particularly described; and Mortgage conveying the premises WHEREAS, the said real estate is no longer necessary, appropriate or required for the use of, nor profitable to, the City of Rockford; described as follows, to-wit: and COMMONLY KNOWN AS: WHEREAS, retention of the property is not for the best interest of said City of Rockford.

2502 Whitmire Dr THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, THAT: Rockford, IL 61109 Section 1: The City Council offer for sale of City owned properties, which are Vacant Lots in the Mow to Own Program listed and which said Mortgage was below at a minimum bid of $1.00 and the bidder must be participating in the Mow to Own Program with preference to the adjacent made by: property owner and includes advertising. The subject properties are listed below: Brittany M. Batson a/k/a Brittany M. Labine House Number Street Name Suffix Parcel Number the Mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third 2614 10th Street 15-01-103-017 Mortgage Company, as Mortgag1524 18th Avenue 11-36-153-016 ee, and recorded in the Office of the 718 Cunningham Street 11-27-133-002 Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago 1302 Fairview Avenue 11-15-379-010 County, Illinois, as Document No. 327 Foster Avenue 11-21-259-019 20121049377; and for other relief; 615 Furman Street 11-15-379-005 that summons was duly issued 515 Furman Street 11-15-380-004 out of said Court against you as 134 Lexington Avenue 11-20-278-012 provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

The City of Rockford will accept bids until December 16, 2019.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS 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 YOU file your answer or otherwise fi le your appearance in this case in first publication to be not less than thirty (30) days before the day provided in said Notice.

Section 3: The said Notice shall set forth the fact that said bids will be accepted until December 16, 2019 at the office of the the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein City of Rockford Community Development Department. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Clerk of the Circuit Court 11023R TRRT 11/27 400 West State Street, Room 108

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Rockford, IL 61101 on or before December 13, 2019, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-19-07940 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3137203 P11003R TRRT 11/27    STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: CHAD CARTY and CRYSTAL CARTY, husband and wife, Petitioners, TO ADOPT REZA MAY BASALONE, a female minor child.

No. 2019 AD 145 ADOPTION NOTICE To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named REZA MAY BASALONE. Now, therefore, unless you, Whom It May Concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 3rd day of December, 2019, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated this 15th day of November

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/s/ Thomas A. Klein Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit Winnebago County, Illinois Prepared by: Attorney Timothy K. Whitham ARDC #6244916 Whitham Law Office 124 N. Water Street, Suite 305 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 986-4870 tim@whithamlawoffice.com 11004R TRRT 11/27    STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: KATHY ANN LYNCH Current Name Case Number 19-MR-928 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Kathy Ann Lynch to the new name of: Kathy Ann Hale.

The court date will be held: on January 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Kathy A. Lynch Kathy A. Lynch Current Name 11033R TRRT 12/4    ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Oversize Escort Bus. business in said County and State under the name of Red Wing Pilot Services at the following post office addresses: 3310 Alta Vista Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: John Pierce

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SIGNED: John Pierce 11/14/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 11035R TRRT 12/4    ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Salon/Boutique business in said County and State under the name of Reba’s Salon/ Boutique at the following post office addresses: 914 N. Court St., Apt. 3, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Reba Rucker SIGNED: Reba Rucker 11/18/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11044R TRRT 12/4    ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Construction business in said County and State under the name of MM Construction at the following post office addresses: 2127 Parmele St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Miguel Munguia SIGNED: Miguel Munguia 11/13/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11038R TRRT 12/4

November 20, 2019 The Rock River Times. n n n Bove’s Auto 1118 Ferguson Street Rockford, IL 61102 (815) 962-0412 NOTICE OF MECHANIC’S LIEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or after 12/23/19, a sale will be held at Bove’s Auto, 1118 Ferguson St., Rockford, IL 61102, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of that State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill, or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following designated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the first publication of this notice. Inquire at above address or telephone (815) 962-0412.

Name of Titleholder: Derrel Carter Description of Article: 2012 Buick LaCrosse VIN: 1G4GC5ER1CF248457 Amount of lien: $448.60 11047R TRRT 12/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. EBONI FROMETA; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2018CH0000799 682 BISCAYNE PLACE ROSCOE, IL 61073 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Eboni Frometa Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 55 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF DENALI HEIGHTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 45 OF PLATS ON PAGE 80 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 682 Biscayne Place Roscoe, IL 61073 and which said Mortgage was made by, Eboni Frometa Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pacific Union Financial, LLC Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20171034939; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before December 20, 2019, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider.

If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit www. illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. asp, or talk to your local circuit clerk’s office.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR

DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 268421-180206 I3137535 P11025R TRRT 12/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: RICK J. JOHNSON, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2019 P 245 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RICK J. JOHNSON. Letters of Office of Administrator issued on October 25, 2019 to PAMELA JOHNSON, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is J. Laird Lambert, 4615 E. State Street, Suite 201, Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 13, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -- Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the 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 (10) days of filing date.

DATED: 11/13/19 Pamela Johnson, Legal Representative PREPARED BY: J. LAIRD LAMBERT Attorney at Law 4615 E. State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, Illinois 61108 815/316-2167 11005R TRRT 11/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LLOYD R. RICHARDSON, Deceased CASE NO. 2019 P 413 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of LLOYD R. RICHARDSON, who died on March 30, 2019.

Letters of Office were issued on October 30, 2019 to DONNA MAE ABRAMOVICH, 480 Bray Central Drive #11107, Allen, TX 75013, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Douglas R. Henry, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before May 13, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Estate legal representative, or both.

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

NOTICE IS FURTHER given to JAMES A. RICHARDSON, SCOTT J. RICHARDSON, DOUGLAS J. RICHARDSON, RICHARD L. RICHARDSON, and the heirs-atlaw, if any, of CURTIS R. RICHARDSON, and any other unknown heirs-at-law, that on October 22, 2019 the Administrator did cause to be filed with the Circuit Clerk of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois, a Petition to Issue Letters of Office Will Annexed. You have forty-two (42) days from the date of said filing to demand formal proof of the Will and six (6) months from the date of said filing to contest the Will. You are hereby further notified that on October 30, 2019, the Court did enter an Order admitting the Will of LLOYD R. RICHARDSON to Probate and appointing an administrator.

Dated: 11/13/19 DOUGLAS R. HENRY DOUGLAS R. HENRY #6229426 BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive; Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 dhenry@bslbv.com 11006R TRRT 11/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKESIDE BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

11TH STREET MARATHON, INC., an Illinois corporation; HITESH SUCHDE; BRIJESH PATEL; CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, as Successor Trustee to North Star Trust Company, as Successor Trustee to Lakeside Bank under Trust Agreement dated May 10, 2006 and known as Trust No. 10-2869; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2019-CH-323 Commercial Foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Decree entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on the 25th day of September, 2019, I, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, or such other Deputy as may be sitting in my stead, will on December 12, 2019 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described lands and premises situated in Winnebago County, Illinois in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions as set forth herein: The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: MICHAEL D. LEIFMAN Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. 30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60606 mleifman@chuhak.com The common address of said property is: 3209 South 11th Street, Rockford, IL 61109

and legally described as: LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 AND THE NORTH 25 FEET OF LOT 5 ALL IN BLOCK 4, AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF KINSEY’S LITTLE FARMS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST ½ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 1, AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 13 OF PLATS ON PAGE 46, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PERMANENT INDEX NO.: 15-01-354-020 B. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: commercial property The terms of the sale are: to the highest and best bidder with cash or certified check in full at time of sale. Provided, however, Lakeside Bank, has the right to submit a credit bid against the amount of its judgment. Property is conveyed in “AS IS” condition. Sale subject to Court approval; buyer will be entitled to possession of property 30 days after confirmation of sale

by Court.

Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes or special taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, and special assessment, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. The subject property is offered for sale without any presentation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Any personal property that may be located at/in the property is not included in this sale.

Upon the sale being made and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a Receipt of Sale will be issued and/ or a certificate of sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon Court confirmation of said sale.

The property will not be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $841,198.16. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file to verify this information. /s/ Gary Caruana Sheriff of Winnebago County MICHAEL D. LEIFMAN (#6324233) Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. 30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60606 – 312-855-4612 mleifman@chuhak.com 11007R TRRT 11/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALDEAN KETTLE, Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM BRENES, CITY OF ROCKFORD, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2019 CH 143 NOTICE OF PARTITION ACTION The requisite Affidavits for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to the following individuals: WILLIAM BRENES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for relief set forth in a Complaint for Partition affecting certain real estate, identified as

follows:

COUNT I The real estate in Count I of Plaintiff’s Complaint for Partition is identified as follows: Parcel I [404 Miriam Avenue]: Lot Seven [7] in Block Sixteen [16] as designated upon the Plat of Colton’s Subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter [¼] of Section 21, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, which plat is recorded in Book 3 of Plats, page 29 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PIN: 11-21-203-016 Parcel II [408 Miriam Avenue]: Lot Six [6] in Block Sixteen [16] as designated upon the Plat of Colton’s Subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter [¼] of Section 21, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, which plat is recorded in Book 3 of Plats, page 29 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PIN: 11-21-203-015 Joint owners of the real estate: Plaintiff, ALDEAN KETTLE and Defendant, WILLIAM BRENES, as joint tenants.

Date establishing joint tenancy: Warranty Deed dated November 17, 2011, recorded in Winnebago County, IL Recorder of Deeds on November 21, 2011, as Document No. 20111040834.

COUNT II The real estate in Count II of Plaintiff’s Complaint for Partition is identified as follows: Parcel III [430 Irving Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101] Lot Eighteen [18] in Block Two [2] as designated upon the Plat of Quigley’s Addition to the City of Rockford, the Plat of which Addition is recorded in Book 3 of Plats, page 50, in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PIN: 11-22-102-017 Joint owners of the real estate: Plaintiff, ALDEAN KETTLE and Defendant, WILLIAM BRENES, as joint tenants.

Deed establishing joint tenancy: Warranty Deed dated November 9, 2011, recorded in Winnebago County, IL Recorder of Deeds on November 15, 2011, as Document No. 20111039990.

That the case requesting partition of the real estate subject to said Partition Complaint and identified in this Notice was filed on March 14, 2019; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, WILLIAM BRENES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, the said Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, held in the Courthouse at 400 West State Street, in the City of Rockford, IL, on or before the 16th day of December, 2019, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer for relief set forth in each Count of the Complaint.

DATED at Rockford, Illinois, on November 13, 2019.

THOMAS KLEIN Clerk of the Circuit Court PREPARED BY:

PAUL S. GODLEWSKI Attorney for Plaintiff One Court Place, Suite 103 Rockford, IL 61101 815/964-0058 ARDC – 0977837 service at: psglegal@aol.com 11008R TRRT 11/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: SARAH VICTORIA ROBLES Current Name Case Number 19-MR-1023 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Sarah Victoria Robles to the new name of: Sarah Victoria Minnis.

The court date will be held: on December 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Sarah Victoria Robles Sarah Victoria Robles Current Name 11009R TRRT 11/27 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 Plowing and handyman business in said County and State under the name of Nilson Plowing at the following post office addresses: 1120 Drexel Blvd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: James Nilson SIGNED: James Nilson 11/6/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11010R TRRT 11/27 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 Barbecue Food Truck - Mobile Food Vendor business in said County and State under the name of Pit Stop Barbecue at the following post office addresses: 1295 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Damonte Reed SIGNED: Damonte Reed 11/12/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11024R TRRT 11/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: BRYCE EDWARD SHEPHERD Current Name Case Number 2019-MR-1105 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Bryce Edward Shepherd to the new name of: Brice Edward Shepherd.

The court date will be held: on January 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Bryce Edward Shepherd Bryce Edward Shepherd Current Name 10999R TRRT 11/20 n n n AADDITIONAL STORAGE NORTHWEST

5070 Spooner Rd. Rockford, IL 61103 815-297-7803 NOTICE OF SALE The personal property stored

by Chris Bankson (#35) and Terry Thomure (#22) located at 5070 Spooner Rd., Rockford, Illinois, a self-storage facility shall be sold on or after 12/01/2019, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon. If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes housegold goods, tools and many personal items.

11027R TRRT 11/27 n n n Machesney Mini Warehouses 11330 North Second St. Machesney Park, IL 61115 815-282-8400 NOTICE OF SALE The personal property stored by: Lynette Poff (#23), Brittney Brasher (#26), Ryan Corey (#136), and Jen Anderson (#202), all located at 11330 North Second St., Machesney Park, Illinois, a self-storage facility shall be sold on or after 12/01/2019, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon. If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes housegold goods, tools and many personal items.

11028R TRRT 11/27 n n n Midwest Self Storage 1401 Windsor Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 (815) 633-2333 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Midwest Self Storage gives notice of a public sale of property to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale is December 7th, 2019 at 9:00 am CST at 1401 Windsor Rd Loves Park IL 61111. Property will be sold to highest bidder. Cleanup and removal deposit will be required.

Payment must be in cash or credit card - no checks. Seller reserves the right to withdraw property from sale or refuse any bid. If there are no bids, the property will be donated to charity or disposed of accordingly. Property includes contents of the units of the following tenants: 44 – Therese Ingrassia Trewyn; 228 – Brenda Ellis; 243 - Esmeralda Lange; 275 - William Thomas. Call (815) 633-2333 for more info.

11031R TRRT 11/27 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on DECEMBER 5, 2019 at www.storagetreasures.com.

Online Bids END Approx.

11:00AM at CubeSmart #6146, 7511 Vandiver Road, Cherry Valley, Illinois 61112 (815) 277-4051: CUBE #L25, ERYNN BAUER. Online Bids END Approx.

11:30AM at CubeSmart #6150, 4548 American Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109 (815) 277-4049: CUBE #5127, CODY SHAMROCK; CUBE #5505, DIONE D BOWDEN; CUBE #5719, MAUD PENIX. Online Bids END Approx.

11:30AM at CubeSmart #6153, 4560 Stenstrom Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109 (815) 277-4049: CUBE #S6, MATTHEW BALLARD; CUBE #S139, TRAVIS RULE. Online Bids END Approx.

12:00PM at CubeSmart #6152, 3015 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 2774054: CUBE #B299, DELISSA DOOSE; CUBE #B246, JAMIE L PUMPHREY; CUBE #B48, KASSY BLAKE; CUBE #A119, VALORIE OWENS; CUBE #B12, SHANADA COLEMAN; CUBE #B78, ROBERT KRAUS; CUBE #B287, MARJORIE ELLIOTT; CUBE #B253, SHIRLEY DIXON;

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CUBE #B337, LINDSEY FINKENHOFER; CUBE #E11, ROCIO MORENO. Online Bids END Approx.

12:30PM at CubeSmart #6151, 6210 Forest Hills Road, Rockford, Illinois 61111 (815) 277-4052: CUBE #4, KIMBERLY ANN HANSON; CUBE #145, JACQUETTA L CARR; CUBE #228, MICHAEL SELOVER; CUBE #338, ROBB W PHILIPPUS; CUBE #610, ELIZABETH BARNETT. Online Bids END Approx.

1:00PM at Cubesmart #6148, 4300 Interstate Boulevard, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 (815) 2774053: CUBE #164, MARY PETERSON; CUBE #258, MARY PETERSON; CUBE #337, SARAH ANNE COMBS; CUBE #335, LISA M WINTERS; CUBE #198, RICHARD EDGE; CUBE #7, TERRI GRIFFITH. 11030R TRRT 11/27 n n n ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. In the matter of the Petition for Adoption of SAM ESTIN HERZEL a male child, 2019-AD-156.

To Biological Father and All Whom It May Concern: TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a minor child named SAM ESTIN HERZEL. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 108 in the City of Rockford, Illinois on or before the December 21, 2019, a default may be entered against you any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated: 11/12/19 /s/ Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ZIMMERMAN & WALSH, LLP Attorney Erin E. Walsh, #6279993 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 Phone: 815-399-1400 Fax: 815-399-9440 eew@zimwalsh.com 11032R TRRT 12/4 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Restaurant business in said County and State under the name of Mid Town Gyro House at the following post office addresses: 226 7th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Elizabeth Pasillas; Wilder Herrera SIGNED: Elizabeth Pasillas 11/19/19 SIGNED: Wilder Herrera 11/19/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of November, A.D. 2019.

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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 Handmade stuffed toy business in said County and State under the name of Crafted by Becca at the following post office addresses: 4678 Wild Deer Ct., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rebecca Smith SIGNED: Rebecca Smith 11/6/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11012R TRRT 11/27 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 craft making and resale business in said County and State under the name of Butters’ Bundles at the following post office addresses: 4672 Saddle St., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kevin Brenz SIGNED: Kevin Brenz 11/4/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11013R TRRT 11/27 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 Excavation business in said County and State under the name of K & K General Services at the following post office addresses: 106 Mulvain St., Durand, IL 61024; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brandon A. Miller SIGNED: Brandon A. Miller 11/7/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 11014R TRRT 11/27 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 Chrissy’s Barbershop at the following post office addresses: 5671 Wansford Way, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Aqual Sockwell SIGNED: Aqual Sockwell 11/1/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 11015R TRRT 11/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a non for profit business in said County and State under the name of Church of Angels at the following post office addresses: 5321 Choctaw Trail, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of

all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Matt Yarber SIGNED: Matt Yarber 11/8/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Try, DEPUTY 11016R TRRT 11/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Home Remodelings, Repairs, Electrical, Plumbing, Cut Trees business in said County and State under the name of Anguiano Home Services at the following post office addresses: 209 Fairview Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Floricelda Madrigal; Juan Anguiano SIGNED: Floricelda Madrigal 11/8/19 SIGNED: Juan Anguiano 11/8/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11017R TRRT 11/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, V. LOWE’S HOME CENTERS, INC., LOWE’S HOME CENTERS, LLC, CHICK-FIL-A, INC., and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON­RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO: 2019 ED 8 Parcel 2041705 NOTICE The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, abovenamed Defendants, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, for entry of an Order granting the Department possession of the interest in property described on the attached Exhibit A; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

The land and interests sought to be obtained are identified as follows: LAND FAP Route 517 (BR20) Section (2Y-1)N Parcel 005/4 Lowe’s Home Center, Inc. A part of Lot 28 as designated upon Buckley Commercial Center Plat No. 4, being a Resubdivision of Lot 8 in Buckley Commercial Center Plat No. 1, being a subdivision of the Southwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of said Subdivision is recorded in Book 49 of Plats on Page 86B in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at a 60D nail in concete at the southeast corner of said Lot 28, thence South 79 degrees 10

minutes 48 seconds West, 547.17 feet (Bearings and grid distances are referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System West Zone Datum of 1983 (2011 Adjustment)) on the south line of said Lot 28, to the Point of Beginning.

From the Point of Beginning thence South 79 degrees 10 minutes 48 seconds West, 349.49 feet on the south line of said Lot 28; thence North 50 degrees 30 minutes 37 seconds West, 27.84 feet on the southwest line of said Lot 28; thence North 88 degrees 23 minutes 20 seconds East, 24.39 feet; thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 29 seconds East, 15.00 feet; thence North 85 degrees 08 minutes 58 seconds East, 50.46 feet; thence North 79 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds East, 23.80 feet; thence North 74 degrees 24 minutes 07 seconds East, 33.06 feet; thence North 69 degrees 36 minutes 48 seconds East, 24.65 feet; thence North 73 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds East, 15.13 feet; thence North 81 degrees 13 minutes 54 seconds East, 15.13 feet; thence North 85 degrees 06 minutes 16 seconds East, 141.19 feet; thence North 84 degrees 19 minutes 51 seconds East, 26.78 feet, to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.090 acre (3,916 sq. ft.), more or less.

This description affects Tax Parcel No. 12-23352-008.

South 74 degrees 24 minutes 07 seconds West, 33.06 feet; thence South 79 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds West, 23.80 feet; thence South 85 degrees 08 minutes 58 seconds West, 50.46 feet; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 29 seconds West, 15.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 23 minutes 20 seconds West, 24.39 feet, to the southwest line of said Lot 28; thence North 50 degrees 30 minutes 37 seconds West, 30.39 feet on the southwest line of said Lot 28, to a 3/4” iron pin; thence North 83 degrees 25 minutes 22 seconds East, 57.01 feet; thence North 77 degrees 16 minutes 53 seconds East, 150.08 feet; thence North 84 degrees 54 minutes 04 seconds East, 50.25 feet; thence South 79 degrees 00 minutes 29 seconds East, 53.85 feet; thence North 83 degrees 50 minutes 18 seconds East, 123.41 feet; thence South 10 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East, 10.53 feet, to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.223 acre (9,732 sq. ft.), more or less.

Tract Two Beginning at a 60D nail in concrete at the southeast corner of said Lot 28; thence South 79 degrees 10 minutes 48 seconds West, 97.01 feet (Bearings and grid distances are referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System West Zone Datum of 1983 (2011 Adjustment)) on the south line of said Lot 28; thence North 10 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West, 14.47 feet; thence North 61 degrees 27 minutes 50 seconds East, 52.49 feet; thence North 79 degrees 11 minutes 25 seconds East, 15.00 feet; thence South 79 degrees 54 minutes 43

seconds East, 37.47 feet, to the east line of said Lot 28; thence South 0 degrees 49 minutes 53 seconds East, 17.33 feet on the east line of said Lot 28, to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.055 acre (2,385 sq. ft.), more or less.

The said Real Estate being also shown by the plats hereto attached and made a part hereof.

EASEMENT FAP Route 517 (BR 20) Section (2Y-1)N Lowe’s Home Center, Inc. A part of Lot 28 as designated upon Buckley Commercial Center Plat No. 4, being a Resubdivision of Lot 8 in Buckley Commercial Center Plat No. 1, being a subdivision of the Southwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of said Subdivision is recorded in Book 49 of Plats on Page 86B in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, consisting of two tracts of land, described as follows: Tract One Commencing at a 60D nail in concrete at the southeast corner of said Lot 28; thence South 79 degrees 10 minutes 48 seconds West, 504.01 feet (Bearings and grid distances are referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System West Zone Datum of 1983 (2011 Adjustment)) on the south line of said Lot 28, to the Point of Beginning.

From the Point of Beginning thence South 79 degrees 10 minutes 48 seconds West, 43.16 feet on the south line of said Lot 28; thence South 84 degrees 19 minutes 51 seconds West, 26.78 feet; thence South 85 degrees 06 minutes 16 seconds West, 141.19 feet; thence South 81 degrees 13 minutes 54 seconds West, 15.13 feet; thence South 73 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds West, 15.13 feet; thence South 69 degrees 36 minutes 48 seconds West, 24.65 feet; thence South 74 degrees 24 minutes 07 seconds West, 33.06 feet; thence South 79 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds West, 23.80 feet; thence South 85 degrees 08 minutes 58 seconds West, 50.46 feet; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 29 seconds West, 15.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 23 minutes 20 seconds West, 24.39 feet, to the southwest line of said Lot 28; thence North 50 degrees 30 minutes 37 seconds West, 30.39 feet on the southwest line of said Lot 28, to a 3/4” iron pin; thence North 83 degrees 25 minutes 22 seconds East, 57.01 feet; thence North 77 degrees 16 minutes 53 seconds East, 150.08 feet; thence North 84 degrees 54 minutes 04 seconds East, 50.25 feet; thence South 79 degrees 00 minutes 29 seconds East, 53.85 feet; thence North 83 degrees 50 minutes 18 seconds East, 123.41 feet; thence South 10 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East, 10.53 feet, to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.223 acre (9,732 sq. ft.), more or less.

Tract Two Beginning at a 60D nail in concrete at the southeast corner of said Lot 28; thence South 79 degrees

10 minutes 48 seconds West, 97.01 feet (Bearings and grid distances are referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System West Zone Datum of 1983 (2011 Adjustment)) on the south line of said Lot 28; thence North 10 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West, 14.47 feet; thence North 61 degrees 27 minutes 50 seconds East, 52.49 feet; thence North 79 degrees 11 minutes 25 seconds East, 15.00 feet; thence South 79 degrees 54 minutes 43 seconds East, 37.47 feet, to the east line of said Lot 28; thence South 0 degrees 49 minutes 53 seconds East, 17.33 feet on the east line of said Lot 28, to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.055 acre (2,385 sq. ft.), more or less.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 16th day of December, 2019, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 17th Judicial Circuit Winnebago County, Illinois G. Michael Scheurich #2479869 scheurich@guyerlaw.com GUYER & ENICHEN, P.C. 2601 Reid Farm Rd., Suite B Rockford, IL 61114 815/636-9600 11019R TRRT 11/27 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 In the Matter of the Estate of: THEODORE K. MERCHANT, Deceased.

Case No.: 2018-P-135 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of THEODORE K. MERCHANT, who died on October 15, 2010. Letters of Office were issued on May 23, 2019, to Janice E. Merchant, 921 Gregory Way, Winnebago, IL 61088, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Franklin J. Eubank, Jr., 126 N. Church Street, Rockford, IL 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 22, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101 or with the 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 (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: 11/13/19 BY: Janice E. Merchant, Estate representative Franklin J. Eubank, Jr. (#6208840) Attorney at Law 126 N. Church Street Rockford, IL 61101-1002 Telephone: (815) 961-9668

E-mail: attorneyeubank@ameritech.net Attorney for estate representative 11020R TRRT 11/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO H-E PARTNERS, LTD, Plaintiff, v.

7003 NORTH ALPINE LLC, a dissolved Illinois limited liability company; VICTORY SPORTS ARENA, INC., an Illinois corporation n/k/a VICTORY SPORTS COMPLEX, INC.; SAUL ROBLES individually and in his capacity as MEMBER/ MANAGER OF 7003 NORTH ALPINE LLC, a dissolved Illinois limited liability company; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; ROCKFORD LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, an Illinois corporation; NORTHERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, an Illinois corporation; ANDRES ROBLES in his capacity as MEMBER/MANAGER OF 7003 NORTH ALPINE LLC, a dissolved Illinois limited liability company; GEORGE MATHEW in his capacity as MEMBER/MANAGER OF 7003 NORTH ALPINE LLC, a dissolved Illinois limited liability company; PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE; AMERICAN BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC.-ABC SUPPLY CO., INC.; HYTEK GENERAL CONTRACTING; THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2019-CH-0000633 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lots Seventeen (17) and Eighteen (18) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Renn Hart Hills Subdivision, being a Subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 5, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 18 of Plats on page 41 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the point of intersection of the Southerly line of said Lot Seventeen (17) and the Easterly Right-of-Way line for a public highway designated Alpine Road (County Highway 44) as shown upon the Right-ofWay plat for same, the Plat of which is recorded on Microfilm No. 7119-1083 in the said Recorder’s

Office and running thence Easterly from said point of beginning along the Southerly line of said Lot Seventeen (17), a distance of 459.73 feet more or less, to the Southeast corner of said Lot Seventeen (17); thence Northerly at right angles to the said Southerly line, a distance of 193.93 feet more or less, to the Northerly line of said Lot Eighteen (18); thence Westerly along the Northerly line of said Lot Eighteen (18), a distance of 457.64 feet more or less, to the Easterly Right-ofWay for said Alpine Road; thence Southerly along the Easterly Right-of-Way line for said Alpine Road, a distance of 193.92 feet more or less, to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

ALSO, Part of Lot Nineteen (19) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Renn Hart Hills Subdivision, being a Subdivision of a part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 5 in Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 18 of Plats on page 41 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the North line of said lot, 429.03 feet East of the Northwest corner of said lot; thence South parallel with the West line of said lot to the South line of said lot; thence East along the South line of said lot, 75 feet; thence North, parallel with the West line of said lot to the North line of said lot; thence West along the North line of said lot, 75 feet to the place of beginning; EXCEPTING THEREFROM the premises conveyed to the State of Illinois by Warranty Deed recorded on Microfilm No. 7118-0045 and re-recorded on Microfilm No. 7125-1755; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

ALSO, Part of Lot Nineteen (19) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Renn Hart Hills Subdivision, being a Subdivision of a part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 5, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 18 of Plats on page 41 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the North line of said Lot, 504.03 feet East of the Northwest corner of said lot; thence East along the North line of said lot, 75 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said lot, to the South line of said lot; thence West along the South line of said lot, 75 feet; thence North to the place of beginning; EXCEPTING THEREFROM the premises conveyed to the State of Illinois by Warranty Deed recorded on Microfilm No. 7206-0012; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

ALSO, Part of Lot Nineteen (19) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Renn Hart Hills Subdivision, being a Subdivision of a part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 5,

Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 18 of Plats on page 41 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the North line of said Lot, 579.03 feet East of the Northwest corner of said lot; thence East along the North line of said lot, 75 feet; thence South, parallel with the West line of said lot to the South line of said lot; thence West along the South line of said lot, 75 feet; thence North to the place of beginning; ALSO Part of Lot Nineteen (19) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Renn Hart Hills Subdivision, being a Subdivision of a part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 5, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 18 of Plats on page 41 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the South line of said Lot Nineteen (19) which is 654.03 feet East from the Southwest corner of said lot; thence East along the Southerly line of said Lot 19, 9.03 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 19; thence North, parallel with the West line of said Lot 19 to the Northerly line of said Lot 19; thence West along the Northerly line of said lot, 9.03 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said lot, 158.18 feet more or less to the place of beginning EXCEPTING THEREFROM the Northerly 12 feet conveyed to the State of Illinois by Warranty Deed recorded in Microfilm No. 7116-1140 and re-recorded in Microfilm No. 7125-1758; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 7003 North Alpine Road Loves Park, IL 61111 7220 Forest Hills Road Loves Park, IL 61111 PINs: 12-05-202-003 12-05-202-008 12-05-202-009 12-05-202-010 12-05-202-002 12-05-202-018 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 9th day of December, 2019, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Matthew M. Hevrin (ARDC #6256083) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: (815) 490-4900 Fax: (815) 490-4901 mhevrin@hinshawlaw.com 10995R TRRT 11/20

November 20, 2019 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A. FOR REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC TRUST CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-R2 Plaintiff, -v.CHAD A. MCQUALITY et al Defendant 2018-CH-0000758 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 16, 2019, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61101, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BLACKHAWK CREST SUBDIVISION, IN PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 304; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5920 BOW TRAIL, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-18-377006 (270C002) The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium

unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-12977 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018-CH0000758 TJSC#: 39-5974 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I3136694 P10975R TRRT 11/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST D Plaintiff, -v.JEREMY SWANSON et al Defendant 2019-CH-0000078 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 6, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 9, 2019, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61101, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY-FOUR (24) IN BLOCK EIGHT (8) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTH TOWN HEIGHTS ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS PAGE 10 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3505 LATHAM STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-02477-008 The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200

Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 269041 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2019-CH0000078 TJSC#: 39-6070 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I3136229 P10976R TRRT 11/20 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-1 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.KIMBERLY S. HEMRY et al Defendant 2018 CH 000382 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 16, 2019, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61101, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 442 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF PLAT NUMBER 12 OF CHICORY RIDGE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS, PAGE 56B AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0311460 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 11103 LEMON GRASS LANE, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 04-31255-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation

by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-18432 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 000382 TJSC#: 39-5966 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I3136417 P10977R TRRT 11/20 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: GLADYS J. BECVAR CASE NO: 2019 P 494 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of GLADYS J. BECVAR. Letters of Office were issued on October 24, 2019 to JANICE I. SCHERMERHORN, 1463 Fenceline Road, Rockford, IL 61103, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is Jeffry A. Dahlberg, 5130 N. Second St., Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 5, 2020, 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.

Claim against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk – Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

DATED: October 30, 2019 JANICE I. SCHERMERHORN Executor Attorney For Estate: JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG #6206776 BALSLEY & DAHLBERG 5130 N. Second St. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-877-2593 10983R TRRT 11/20 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 Music Record Label business in said County and State under the name of Third Interval Records at the following post office addresses: 456 Althea Street, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael Richard Dresser SIGNED: Michael Richard Dresser 10/30/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of October, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Try, DEPUTY 10984R TRRT 11/20 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 Music Production business in said County and State under the name of Third Interval Music at the following post office addresses: 456 Althea Street, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael Richard Dresser SIGNED: Michael Richard Dresser 10/30/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of October, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Try, DEPUTY 10985R TRRT 11/20 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF CLOYCE O. SHARP CASE NO: 19 P 463 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of CLOYCE O. SHARP. Letters of Office were issued on October 8, 2019, to RUSSEL J. SHARP, whose address is 13497 Meadow Crest Drive, Rockton, IL 61072, as Independent Administrator of the estate. The attorney of record for the estate is James E. Meason, 113 W. Main Street, Rockton, IL 61072.

Claims may be filed on or before May 6, 2020, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of

the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later.

Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Court Clerk – Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the Independent Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator and to the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless, under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.

RUSSELL J. SHARP, Independent Administrator Date: 11/5/19 James E. Meason Attorney for the Independent Administrator Prepared by: James E. Meason Attorney at Law 113 W. Main Street Rockton, IL 61072-2989 (815) 624-6517 measonlaw@gmail.com 11000R TRRT 11/20 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Body/Face Care business in said County and State under the name of Lavish Brow & Body Bar at the following post office addresses: 1304 Charlotte Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Vanessa Nguyen SIGNED: Vanessa Nguyen 10/24/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of October, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 10986R TRRT 11/20 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 Janitorial Service business in said County and State under the name of TC Rockford Janitorial Service at the following post office addresses: 3818 Sage Dr., Unit 1, Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tanya Cross SIGNED: Tanya Cross 10/30/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of October, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Try, DEPUTY 10987R TRRT 11/20 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 business in said County and State under the name of Kanooter Company at the following post office addresses: 4032 Old Gate Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kendra Moreno; Bryan Fields SIGNED: Kendra Moreno 10/30/19 SIGNED: Bryan Fields 10/30/19

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Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of October, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 10988R TRRT 11/20 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 Sales of musical instruments and accessories business in said County and State under the name of MAD Customs for Musical Instruments and Accessories at the following post office addresses: 2215 Overdene Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Martin A. Diaz SIGNED: Martin A. Diaz 10/30/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of October, A.D. 2019.

Robert S. Witt, Notary Public My Commission Expires November 1, 2010 10989R TRRT 11/20 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, Retail, Screen Printing business in said County and State under the name of AARR Trading at the following post office addresses: 414 Staffordshire Dr. NE, Poplar Grove, IL 61065; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: William A. Thomas SIGNED: William A. Thomas 11/4/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Try, DEPUTY 10992R TRRT 11/20 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 Vacuum repair and sales of supply parts business in said County and State under the name of Mayfield’s at the following post office addresses: 2007 18th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Billy L. Mayfield SIGNED: Billy L. Mayfield 11/4/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 10994R TRRT 11/20 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 Delivery service for grocery, restaurants and retail businesses business in said County and State under the name of Forest City Delivery & Personal Assistance Services at the following post office addresses: 1104 Ogilby Road, Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Anthony Barbary SIGNED: Anthony Barbary 9/17/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of September, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11002R TRRT 11/20

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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 catering and food truck business in said County and State under the name of Inspire Catering at the following post office addresses: 2223 Mulberry St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Renea Smith SIGNED: Renea Smith 11/14/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11037R TRRT 12/4 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 Machining business in said County and State under the name of Jones Precision Turning at the following post office addresses: 545 Blackhawk Park Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or

transacting such business are as follows: Michael L. Jones SIGNED: Michael L. Jones 11/12/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11039R TRRT 12/4 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 Tax Service business in said County and State under the name of JNB Professional Tax Service at the following post office addresses: 3515 Constance Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jacquelyn Brown SIGNED: Jacquelyn Brown 11/13/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Kayla Hilliard, DEPUTY 11040R TRRT 12/4 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS,

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST D Plaintiff, -v.- JEREMY SWANSON et al Defendant 2019-CH-0000078 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 6, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 9, 2019, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61101, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3505 LATHAM STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-02-477-008 The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

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

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a service and repair business in said County and State under the name of Precision Solutions at the following post office addresses: 12384 Harbor Oaks Drive, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: James Rice SIGNED: James Rice 11/8/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11041R TRRT 12/4 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 owner operator truck driver business in said County and State under the name of Gregory L. Crandall DBA Gregory L. Crandall at the following post office addresses: 666 S. Bluff Rd., #308, South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gregory L. Crandall SIGNED: Gregory L. Crandall

11/18/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Ashley Try, DEPUTY 11042R TRRT 12/4 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Landscaping business in said County and State under the name of AP Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 1120 14th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alfredo Perez SIGNED: Alfredo Perez 11/8/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Jaime Salazar, Notary Public My Commission Expires 2/25/2020 11043R TRRT 12/4 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 MYRNA I. DASHNEY, deceased No. 2019-P-0000503

(312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 269041 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2019-CH-0000078 TJSC#: 39-6070 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I3136229 P10976R TRRT 11/20 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-1 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.- KIMBERLY S. HEMRY et al Defendant 2018 CH 000382 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 16, 2019, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61101, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11103 LEMON GRASS LANE, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 04-31-255-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MYRNA I. DASHNEY, of Rockford, Illinois on October 2, 2019. Letters of office were issued on November 8, 2019, to JOHN R. DASHNEY, 35380 Kirkland Road, Kirkland, IL 60146, 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 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, on or before May 28, 2020, 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 18, 2019.

JOHN R. DASHNEY Independent Executor Tobin & Ramon Attorneys for Petitioner 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316 mail@tobinramon.com 11045R TRRT 12/4 n n n NOTICE OF SALE The personal property stored by the persons listed below, occupants of storage units located at 2437 N CENTRAL AVE., ROCKFORD, Illinois, a self-storage facility operated by AAA WINDSOR STORAGE INC. (“OWNER”), Shall be sold at public auction at 2437 N CENTRAL AVE., ROCKFORD, Illinois, on or after 11/29/2019 at 11:00 a.m. to enforce the Owner’s lien thereon. If there are no bidders, Owner will otherwise dispose of the property. #327 - Kevin Pearson.

11046R TRRT 11/27 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS (ADDITION OF NAME) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss.

Certificate No. 034656 On the 9th day of May, A.D. 2019, the original certificate of

the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-18432 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 000382 TJSC#: 39-5966 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I3136417 P10977R TRRT 11/20 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A. FOR REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC TRUST CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-R2 Plaintiff, -v.- CHAD A. MCQUALITY et al Defendant 2018-CH-0000758 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on December 16, 2019, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61101, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5920 BOW TRAIL, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-18-377-006 (270C002) The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial

ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for: Main Reef Specialties at the following address(es): 3443 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103.

On the 15th day of November, A.D. 2019, the following person or persons were added to said organization and now have a financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Esthephanie Gonzalez SIGNED: Esthephanie Gonzalez 11/15/19 STATE OF ILLINOIS, County of Winnebago ss.

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

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 15th day of November A.D. 2019.

Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 11034R TRRT 11/20 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 Vacation home, B & B, VRBO, AirB&B, etc. business in

said County and State under the name of The Sedona of Rockford at the following post office addresses: 1113 30th St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marlene G. Schoeneck SIGNED: Marlene G. Schoeneck 11/14/19 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of November, A.D. 2019.

Lori Gummow, COUNTY CLERK Maria Pinedo, DEPUTY 11036R TRRT 12/4 n n n MORE AADDITIONAL STORAGE 7327 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-262-8061 NOTICE OF SALE The personal property stored by: Ken Witt (A018), Rossana Vincent (A028), Mark Tyson (B37), and Jennifer Pautsch (B66) located at 7327 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park, Illinois, a self-storage facility, shall be sold on or after 12/01/2019, 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.

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Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-12977 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018-CH-0000758 TJSC#: 39-5974 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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November 20, 2019 The Rock River Times.    REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKESIDE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. 11TH STREET MARATHON, INC., an Illinois corporation; HITESH SUCHDE; BRIJESH PATEL; CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, as Successor Trustee to North Star Trust Company, as Successor Trustee to Lakeside Bank under Trust Agreement dated May 10, 2006 and known as Trust No. 10-2869; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 2019-CH-323 Commercial Foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Decree entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on the 25th day of September, 2019, I, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, or such other Deputy as may be sitting in my stead, will on December 12, 2019 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Winnebago County Justice

Center, 650 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described lands and premises situated in Winnebago County, Illinois in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions as set forth herein: The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: MICHAEL D. LEIFMAN Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. 30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60606 mleifman@chuhak.com The common address of said property is: 3209 South 11th Street, Rockford, IL 61109 and legally described as: PERMANENT INDEX NO.:15-01-354-020

B. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: commercial property The terms of the sale are: to the highest and best bidder with cash or certified check in full at time of sale. Provided, however, Lakeside Bank, has the right to submit a credit bid against the amount of its judgment. Property is conveyed in “AS IS” condition. Sale subject to Court approval; buyer will be entitled to possession of property 30 days after confirmation of sale by Court.

Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes or special taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, and special assessment, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. The subject property is offered for sale without any presentation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Any personal property that may be located at/ in the property is not included in this sale.

Upon the sale being made and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a Receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a

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certificate of sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon Court confirmation of said sale.

The property will not be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $841,198.16. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file to verify this information. /s/ Gary Caruana Sheriff of Winnebago County MICHAEL D. LEIFMAN (#6324233) Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. 30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60606 – 312-855-4612 mleifman@chuhak.com 11007R TRRT 11/27

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ROCKFORD - Kris Versteeg’s second stint with the Rockford IceHogs came to an end last weekend after the club and two-time Stanley Cup champion mutually agreed to terminate his contract.

Versteeg signed a one-year AHL deal with the IceHogs in April, aiming to continue his career in North America while helping Blackhawks prospects get acclimated to the pro game. The latter was going according to plan, as the veteran’s presence in the locker room was a strong one for the guys just starting their careers.

Then came a lower body injury, one that gave Versteeg a few weeks to evaluate his long-term plans. He could still skate, shoot and undoubtedly create offense before the injury and would have likely gotten back into shape. But there was a missing ingredient the 33-year-old said is key to playing in the American Hockey League.

“I came back and I was feeling good,” Versteeg said. “But I couldn’t match the intensity that these kids were bringing every day. To me, not being able to do that is a disservice to them.”

Versteeg said it didn’t sit well with him to be in the lineup without that intensity when it meant up-and-coming players trying to get to the NHL were scratched.

“If I’m in there and I am not pulling my weight or doing what I need to do, then it’s not fair to them,” he said. “I knew this was my last year. I looked at the schedule and its compact games coming up. And with the physicality in this league, I don’t know that I would physically hold up for the rest of the season.”

As he did to spark his return to Rockford last spring, Versteeg approached IceHogs General Manager last week about calling it a career. Bernard, unlike the first call, wasn’t as quick to accommodate. Instead, he asked Versteeg to take a couple days.

“We spoke again Saturday morning and he had come to his final decision,” Bernard said. “Since 2007, when Kris first became a member of the Blackhawks organization, he has represented us with class and professionalism. He will always be a member of our organization’s family and we wish him and his family all the best going forward.”

Versteeg skated in six games with Rockford this season and leaves with 50 points (18g, 32a) and 176 penalty minutes in 62 career games. Originally selected by the Boston Bruins in the fifth round of the

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2004 NHL Draft, he has spent 11 seasons in the NHL, including parts of five seasons with the Blackhawks (2007-10, 2013-15), and helped Chicago win the Stanley Cup in 2009-10 and 2014-15.

Versteeg hopes to represent Canada in the Spengler Cup, an international invitational tournament in December, before officially hanging up his skates. From there, he may get into coaching or begin a broadcasting career.

“It will all depend on what suits me best,” he said. “I would maybe coach once my kids are a little older. I know the last four years playing I wasn’t around very much. So, I am going to spend time with them, then see what comes up. I wouldn’t count out anything, but I see TV as the leading thing I’d like to do.”

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The IceHogs split their weekend series with Grand Rapids, dropping a road game Friday 5-2 before rebounding with a 5-2 win Saturday at the BMO Harris Bank Center. Rockford has won six of its last eight games and is 8-4-0-0 since snapping a season-opening three-game skid. Rockford’s eight wins since Oct. 18 are the fourth-most in the AHL behind only Milwaukee (9), Springfield (9) and Tucson (9).

The ‘Hogs have won six of their last seven home games after defeating the Griffins on Saturday. The Hogs’ six total wins at home are tied for the most in the Western Conference and second-most in the entire AHL behind only Hartford (8). In addition, the Hogs are unbeaten at home this season when scoring at least three goals (0-3-0-0 with fewer than 3).

Kevin Lankinen notched his fourth consecutive win with a career-high 42 saves Saturday against Grand Rapids. Lankinen has allowed two or fewer goals in four straight games and limited opponents to no more than three goals in each of his last eight starts. He boasts a 2.22 GAA and .925 save percentage over those eight games.

Philip Holm netted his third goal of the season Friday at Grand Rapids. He currently leads the club in scoring with 10 points this season, is tied for sixth among league defensemen in goals and ranks tied for 12th in total points.

Brandon Hagel posted his first career multi-point game with a goal and an assist Saturday. The winger registered 102 points with Red Deer in the Western Hockey League last season.

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No care, all ego: Everyone’s liable but Matt Nagy

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor

The greatest trick a figurehead can pull is convincing the world that they’re never to blame. Any time their subordinates fail, it’s never the fault of the person pulling the strings. They failed because they didn’t listen to their mentor or adhere to their standards enough. Leaders of this mold fashion themselves as reputable, reverent geniuses who always write a perfect script. Because they write an ideal outline in advance, complete with every contingency that only they could foresee, they’re irreplaceable. The sum of the parts around them are interchangeable. They’re common, a dime a dozen, so long as their leader is in power and has free reign to act at his heart’s content.

A team with once immeasurable preseason expectations, the Bears have managed to do everything but live up to their proposed potential.

Their offensive line is a five-man turnstile that finds ingenious ways to kill possessions from series from series.

Their receivers drop more passes and denigrate respective opponents after accomplishing nothing than they ever make any notable plays downfield. As is the franchise standard, the quarterback doesn’t belong as a starter. Whether he can be an emergency passer remains to be seen. Their defense, still a top and formidable unit, has regressed, incapable of further carrying a one-note roster.

Among the also-rans of the NFL, the Bears are far closer to being one of the worst teams in their conference than a bona fide championship contender.

And not ounce of the Bears’ swirling catastrophe is Matt Nagy’s fault.

According to Matt Nagy.

Nagy’s greatest weapon in his coaching utility belt isn’t his playbook and its obvious limitations. It isn’t platitudes rooted in being one’s most authentic self as if that’s what matters in winning or losing games. It’s obsession. It’s charming people into falling into a flawed line of thinking designed to deflect attention to tertiary concerns and waste energy on the trivial. Like the universal zip line of a superhero in tights and spandex, Nagy never hesitates to use his preeminent weapon. The former Coach of the Year, once the apple of every Chicago football observer’s eye, is a neuroses magnet; like many egotistical football coaches. But it’s Nagy that excels at lulling people into the remnants of his budding psychosis unlike any of his sleep-deprived, self-important peers.

It was curious that Nagy focused on one specific person as the most culpable for his team’s playoff collapse against the Eagles last January. Over the course of eight months, he convinced a city that one “double-doink” was what stood between the Bears and orange and blue confetti raining around them on an elevated silver platform. He brought in approximately 95 kickers over the spring and summer to remedy the Bears’ one prevailing issue. He implemented the radical with an open positional tryout and the unconventional, leaving every competitor to roost in their own devices in deliberate practice silences from the same distance the Bears saw their season end. He made certain that placekicking was the imperative story behind the pursuit of an elusive Lombardi trophy. Not a stellar defense. Not an offense he was poised to evolve and help join a decade of high-flying attacks. Not a roster rife with character and personality and joy and balance. All that was missing was Nagy’s top hat, cane, red-striped shirt, a catchy tune, and promise of a monorail system.

Outside of kicker, the Bears were flawless this August. According to Nagy. They didn’t have to improve upon any aspect of their play because he deemed it so.

Everyone on the outside was out of their wits for considering the contrary. Because that would acknowledge he as a coach had more work to do after a 12-win opening campaign. He won awards. He turned on flashing lights and disco balls in the Bears’ locker room. He was the smartest person in the room. That person doesn’t have to show more initiative than the bare, expected minimum because they believe their minimum is better than everyone else’s maximum. When they’re asked to push beyond their threshold, their inner circuits go haywire. Does not compute. Stop asking questions. Does not compute.

Going above and beyond to fix the Bears’ kicking problems was a natural progression for Nagy’s aura. It was him doing his resolute best to cover for himself and the illusion of his genius. Of every potential outcome of any football play, kicks through a small window in yellow uprights are the most arbitrary. No one has as much of a say in a field goal’s success as the kicker in contrast to every other play where at least two separate people must be working in some delicate harmony. By distancing himself and his coaching from the randomness of kicks, maintaining he had no influence on what transpired, Nagy was able to prop up his

budding legend of The Next Great NFL Coach. Thanks to Nagy, it was forgotten the Bears only scored 15 points in an elimination game. Memory of surrendering a deciding score on their own goal line in the closing minutes was wiped away from all servers. They were infallible in their failure, which in turn washed Nagy’s hands clean of any residual blood.

It’s no coincidence that every Bears game since they fell to Philadelphia has been a carbon copy of ineptitude.

A rudderless offense with no explosive element in sight. A defense slowly withering, week by week, at the prospect of carrying the weight of an additional 11 men. The coach standing in defiance at the prospect of his plans being questioned game after game. Every problem that petered out the Bears’ first promising season in almost a decade pervades because of none of them were addressed or acknowledged when there was time to fill in the respective gaping potholes.

Fresh cement was never mixed because the Bears, based off of Nagy’s supposition, didn’t need to fill in the cracks. Seldom has someone displayed as little as self awareness as to the dire straits of his team’s situation on top of his complicity.

But then again, he’s never to blame and never has been. If you don’t understand your history and its mistakes, then you’re doomed to repeat your foibles until the light bulb breaks in your mind. If you change history in accordance to your own personal whims, there’s never anything to learn from.

One of the first life lessons bestowed upon children is the idea of accountability.

Taking responsibility for actions and living with the consequences is as much a part of adulthood as paying bills, dating, and weighing an everyday existential crisis. Understanding when it’s time to take responsibility and when it’s time to deflect (never) defines people’s success.

It’s the bedrock of happiness. Accepting and acknowledging the inevitable crux of missteps in life is as much a part of living a fulfilling existence as any accomplishment. It’s this humility which allows a person room to grow personally and professionally.

The Bears aren’t going to climb out of the 4-6 crevasse of anguish they’ve dug for themselves. There’s too much of a gap in the standings to salvage meaning out of a lost season. They may not have the horses to make a run anyway. But whether they’ll climb out in the near future should also be in question. Doing so would require their leader, Nagy, acknowledging they’re mired in a deep chasm and stepping back. That he had a considerable hand in them falling in in the first place. This genius figurehead would sooner admonish his underlings before he confessed to any missteps in his unassailable thought process. He doesn’t possess the humility to ground himself and be wholly accountable.

It’s not his fault. It never has been.

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

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