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Tornadoes

Edwardsville chief on Amazon warehouse: ‘It was definitely one of our worst days’ By Beth Hundsdorfer

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In the wake of Friday night storms that left six dead at an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, a disaster proclamation was issued Monday for 28 counties in southern and central Illinois. The proclamation will bring personnel or equipment from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to assist with storm recovery. “My administration is committed to standing with Edwardsville and all of the surrounding communities affected in every aspect of the immediate recovery, as well as on the road to rebuilding,” said Gov. JB Pritzker, who issued the proclamation. “Yesterday, I authorized a state disaster proclamation for Madison County, as well as all storm-impacted counties, to facilitate recovery efforts, as well as the pursuit of additional federal resources. We are working directly with the White House and FEMA to ensure access to all federal resources for this community. And, as local entities work to secure federal reimbursements and recovery dollars, we will assist every step of the way.” The National Weather Service issued a preliminary report that an EF3 tornado struck the Edwardsville area, downing trees, interrupting power service and ripping the roof of an Amazon warehouse, killing six and causing multiple injuries. Tornadoes were also confirmed in Cass, Menard, Bond, Shelby and Coles counties. The counties included in the disaster

declaration include Bond, Cass, Champaign, Coles, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Greene, Grundy, Iroquois, Jackson, Jersey, Kankakee, Lawrence, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Pike, Sangamon, Shelby, Tazewell and Woodford. Pritzker was back at the site of the 593,000-square-foot warehouse on Monday morning with Rep. Amy Elik, R-Fosterburg, and Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to announce the disaster proclamation. “As our community looks ahead following the devastating storms that hit our region last weekend, now is a time for us to come together to support each other and heal,” Stuart said. “I want to thank Governor Pritzker for deploying resources to our region to help those who were directly impacted by the storms recover.” “The disaster proclamation will provide our region additional resources and funding needed to help our community recover following Friday night’s storm.” Elik said. “I appreciate everything our first responders and volunteers have and continue to do to help the region recover.” Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler said the storm was erratic and devastating. The warehouses to the north and west of the Amazon warehouse were not disturbed. Frogs from a nearby retention pond were picked up by the tornado and slammed to the pavement, Prenzler said. The tornado cut through the south side of the building.

All of the fatalities were in the south side of building, Edwardsville Police Chief Mike Fillback said. The north side of the warehouse was not damaged. Prenzler met Monday morning with Amazon managers who told him the storm hit as at one of the busiest times of the year as orders are readied for Christmas deliveries. When the storm hit around 8:30 on Friday night, trucks were returning, making accounting for the number inside the warehouse difficult, Prenzler said. Emergency crews arrived quickly and survivors were removed by bus or car. Some were taken to Pontoon Beach City Hall, where grief counselors were on hand. “This was a terrible and random storm,” Prenzler said. “We are still in shock by it all.” Fillback said it was sobering. As the emergency crews worked through Friday night to try to find and extract survivors, they were hit again by a second storm about 3 a.m. on Saturday, Fillback said. “It was definitely one of our worst days,” he said. “Hopefully, we don’t have another like this that requires this level of response again.” Prenzler said he intended to sign the disaster proclamation on Monday afternoon. Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

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Anderson Gardens opens briefly By From John Gleason Anderson Japanese Gardens

For the first-time in our 43 year history the Garden has been open in the winter, so come and enjoy our holiday light experience. For a special weekend treat, guests are encouraged to stroll the winter wonderland while enjoying hot chocolate and listening to Christmas music. Hours are 3:30-8 p.m. daily through Thursday, December 23. General Admission Rates: Non-Member: Adult $11; Senior $10; Student $9; Ten & Under FREE. Basic Member: $5; Premium Member: FREE. Weekend offsite parking available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, at

the College of Medicine, 1601 Parkview Ave., and shuttle service provided between the College of Medicine & Visitor Center. Fresco dinner service available in conjunction with Wintertime Lightscapes. Enjoy a fireside dinner with friends and family in Anderson Gardens timberframed Visitor Center overlooking the beautifully lit outdoor scenery. Guests are invited to select a table of their choosing and will place their dinner orders with the Hostess. Orders will be delivered to the table. Availability is on a first-come basis, dinner reservations not accepted. Dinner service available five evenings weekly: Monday & Tuesday CLOSED | Wednesday,

Thursday & Friday 4-7 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday 3-7 p.m. Weekend middle & high school Christmas caroling & musical performances will be performed on weekends. Two Christmas Caroling or Instrumental Performances on Friday, Saturday & Sunday Evenings. Festive hot chocolate drinks will be available for purchase. Wednesday-Sunday they are available indoors at Fresco; Thursday-Sunday they will be available in the Garden Pavilion by Rockford Roasting Company. For more information about Anderson Gardens please visit andersongardens.org.

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Midwest Tornadoes

Tornado-slammed parts of Kentucky face long recovery By Bruce Schreiner and Claire Galofaro

it may be a week or even more before we years for some of the hardest-hit areas to ground in the city. Twisted sheet metal, have a final count on the number of lost fully recover. downed power lines and wrecked vehicles Associated Press lives,” the governor said. “This again is not going to be a week or lined the streets. Windows were blown out MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Workers, volunKentucky authorities said the sheer level a month operation, folks. This will go on and roofs torn off the buildings that were teers and members of the National Guard of destruction was hindering their ability for years to come. This is a massive event,” still standing. fanned out in areas of Kentucky slammed to tally the damage. Still, efforts turned Dossett said. Not far from Mayfield, a church serving by a series of tornadoes to begin the long to repairing the power grid, sheltering Five twisters hit Kentucky in all, as a shelter in Wingo said it expected to process of recovery, including replacing those whose homes were destroyed and including one with an extraordinarily long host more than 100 people Monday night. thousands of damaged utility poles, delivering supplies. path of about 200 miles (320 kilometers), Glynda Glover, 82, said she had no idea delivering bottles of drinking water and Across the state, about 26,000 homes authorities said. how long she would stay at the Wingo continuing to search for the dead. and businesses were without electricity, In addition to the deaths in Kentucky, shelter: Her apartment is uninhabitable Client: according ComEd Region: US since the wind blew out the windows and The tornado outbreak Friday that killed to poweroutage.us, includingBleed: the tornadoes also killed at least six people Campaign: Holiday Print in Mayfield. More thanTrim: in 9.5” x 5.21” where the Amazon distribution Language: English at least 88 people in five states — 74 of them nearly allLights of those Illinois, covered her bed in glass and asphalt. Agency Job #: B1241-019889-00 South Shore Current (AA) until we get back to whatin Kentucky — cut a path of devastation 10,000 homes and businesses had noLive: center in Edwardsville was hit; Notes: four in “I’ll stay here AD #/AD ID: QEXL1204000 West of the Ryan Current (AA)is,” she said, “and I don’t know that stretched from Arkansas, whereDate a Modified: water December as of Monday, and another 17,000 Tennessee; two in Arkansas, where the ever normal 9, 2021 2:29 PM Keyline Scale: 100% West Side Current (AA) nursing home was destroyed, to Illinois, nursing home was destroyed and the what normal is anymore.” CR: are under boil-water advisories, KentuckyOutput at: AD Round: where an Amazon distribution center was Emergency Management Director MichaelPage:governor said workers shielded residents On the outskirts of Dawson Springs, heavily damaged. Dossett told reporters. with their own bodies; and two in Missouri. another town devastated by the storms, In Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said the A fund set up by the state collected $6 The NOT federal homes were reduced to rubble and trees TO Occupational BE USED FOR Safety COLORand APPROVAL death toll could grow as authorities contin- million in donations, according to the goverHealth Administration announced Monday toppled, littering the landscape for a span E.Garber Beshear BM: E. Schmidt AM: L. Mitchell ued to work around debris that slowed nor. Kentucky First LadyP:Britainy that it has opened an investigation into of at least a mile. Jack Whitfield Jr., the recovery efforts. Nearly 450 National Guard launched a Christmas toy drive for children the collapse of the Amazon warehouse in Hopkins County judge-executive, estimated members have been mobilized in the state, affected by the storm. She is asking for Illinois. that more than 60% of the town, including and 95 of them are searching for those unwrapped toys, books, and gift cards of $25 Mayfield, home to 10,000, suffered some hundreds of homes, was “beyond repair.” presumed dead. that will be distributed to families in need. of the worst damage. Debris from destroyed “A full recovering is going to take years,” “With this amount of damage and rubble, State and local officials said it could take buildings and shredded trees covered the he said.

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Cities wracked by opioids close to getting $26B settlement By Andrew Selsky Associated Press

McMINNVILLE, Ore. (AP) — The opioid epidemic blew into this picturesque Oregon town like a toxic wind, leaving overdoses, addiction, homelessness and wrecked families in its wake. In a humble, single-stor y brick building, three blocks from downtown McMinnville’s wine-tasting rooms and cafes, staffers and volunteers of a recovery center called Provoking Hope help the casualties. The workers, who themselves are recovering from drug addiction, offer counseling, coffee and, for some, clean syringes. McMinnville and thousands of other towns across the United States are on the precipice of receiving billions of dollars in the second-biggest legal settlement in U.S. history. The $26 billion from three drug distributors and a pharmaceutical manufacturer would address damage wrought by opioids, which the federal government declared in 2017 was a public health emergency States, counties and cities face a deadline in three weeks to sign onto the settlement, and most states have agreed to do so. But a few holdouts remain, including Oregon, where disagreements have emerged between state and local government officials. The money is needed. In Yamhill County, where McMinnville is the county seat, it would expand counseling and treatment, including in jails, expand residential treatment and recovery facilities and fund other programs, said County Commissioner Casey Kulla. As Provoking Hope’s office manager, Anne Muilenburg has seen the devastating effects of drug addiction and also experienced it first-hand. She says her addiction started as many in America did, after her physician prescribed opioids. They were for a painful spinal bone spur. Ten years later, using her prescription and buying two other people’s prescriptions, she was taking 35 pills per day, far exceeding the maximum dosage. “It wasn’t even enough to make me feel high. It was just enough to not make me sick,” Muilenburg said. She described opiate withdrawal — experienced when she would run out of pills — as “the worst feeling ever.” “It makes you feel like somebody’s peeling your skin off,” she recalled in her small office, decorated with posters with sayings like “be kind” and “stay humble.” Muilenburg finally got treatment but then “drug jumped” to alcohol and meth-

amphetamine. She wound up losing her job in a car dealership, lost her husband (they have since reunited), was in and out of jail and found herself living on the street. “My being homeless was one of the things that led me to wanting to change my life,” Muilenburg said. She has been free of drugs for 4 1/2 years. Muilenburg said funds from the settlement are needed to address the community’s drug dependency. “We need more treatment centers. Ever y place needs more treatment centers,” she said. “It’s ridiculous that somebody wants to go to treatment and they have to wait eight to 10 weeks for a bed.” In the U.S., more than 500,000 deaths over the last two decades have been linked to opioids, both prescription drugs and illegal ones. The clock is ticking on the settlement, with a payout second only to the $200 billion-plus tobacco settlement, in 1998, with the nation’s four largest tobacco companies. T he t h re e d r ug d i st r ibutor s -AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson -- and drug maker Johnson & Johnson agreed in July to pay the combined $26 billion to resolve thousands of state and local government lawsuits. But if the defendants feel there’s a lack of participation by states and local jurisdictions, it could cause them to back away from the landmark agreement or eventually reduce the amount of the settlement. “The defendants have the last bite at the apple to say, ‘Do we have a critical mass to justify going forward,’” said Joe Rice, an attorney for the plaintiffs. In exchange for the payout, participating states, counties and cities would have to drop any lawsuits against the defendants and agree not to sue them in the future for the opioid epidemic. “There are complex tradeoffs at stake here,” said Caleb Alexander, a drug safety expert at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “On the one hand, the settlement would offer sorely needed funding to scale up treatment and otherwise address the opioid epidemic. On the other, many parties believe the settlement is not enough.” At least 45 states have signed on or signaled their intent to do so, and at least 4,012 counties and cities have also confirmed participation, plaintiffs’ attorneys said Friday. Washington state has already ruled out

participating, with Attorney General Bob Ferguson calling the settlement “woefully insufficient.” He’s suing the nation’s three biggest drug distributors - the same ones in the national settlement - for $38 billion in a trial that began in November. In Pennsylvania, the district attorneys for Philadelphia and Allegheny County, which includes Pittsburgh, have sued the state attorney general to ensure their lawsuits against the drug industry could continue, saying their communities’ shares from the settlement would cover only a fraction of the epidemic’s financial toll. “We are not going to accept a settlement that is a sellout,” Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro says receiving payouts from the settlement is a sure thing, unlike continuing to pursue lawsuits against the companies. Local governments can opt out and keep suing, he said, but the more that do, the less the state would receive. New Mexico is still working out details “and we’re anticipating that counties and local governments will be responding soon,” said Jerri Mares of the state attorney general’s office. In Oregon, lawyers for local governments and the state recently resolved an impasse over how the settlement would be disbursed, according to The Lund Report, a health care news site. The state of Oregon had wanted local governments to apply to it for grants. The local governments instead wanted a larger share of the funds in direct payments. There’s now disagreement on how much of the settlement should go to attorneys who sued on behalf of several counties in Oregon. Kulla, the Yamhill County commissioner, supports the opioid settlement but doesn’t want the state taking excessive control of it. “We at the counties are the ones working with those addicted and their families, and we incur the societal costs of those addictions,” he said. Under the settlement, the payments would be made over 18 years. The tobacco settlement was controlled by state governments, and most of the money has not gone to pay for the toll of tobacco. By contrast, the opioid settlements are structured so most of the money is intended to fight the crisis. Kulla recognizes there won’t be a quick fix. “It’s going to be long term,” Kulla said. “It’s going to take generations, really, to dig ourselves out of this.”

December 15, 2021 The Rock River Times.

CAPITOL BREACH INVESTIGATION

Jan. 6 panel votes for contempt charges against Mark Meadows BY MARY CLARE JALONICK AND FARNOUSH AMIRI ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has voted to recommend contempt charges against former White House chief of sta� Mark Meadows as lawmakers revealed a series of frantic texts he received as the attack was underway. The texts, provided by Meadows before he ceased cooperating with the committee, revealed that members of Congress, Fox News anchors and even President Donald Trump’s own son were urging Meadows to push Trump to act quickly to stop the siege by his supporters. The panel voted 9-0 Monday to recommend the contempt charges. The House is expected to vote Tuesday to refer the charges to the Justice Department, which will decide whether to prosecute the former Republican congressman. “We need an Oval address,” Donald Trump Jr. texted Meadows as his father’s supporters were breaking into the Capitol, sending lawmakers running for their lives and interrupting the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory. “He has to lead now. It has gone too far and gotten out of hand.” Trump Jr. added, “He’s got to condemn this s—- ASAP.” Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, the panel’s vice chairwoman, detailed the texts obtained by the committee as the panel voted to recommend the contempt charges against Meadows, who did not show up for a deposition last week after his lawyer said he would stop cooperating. Cheney said the texts show Trump’s “supreme dereliction” as he refused to strongly condemn the violence of his supporters, and also raise questions about whether he sought to obstruct the congressional certification through inaction. “These texts leave no doubt,” Cheney said. “The White House knew exactly what was happening at the Capitol.” The vote comes as the panel has already interviewed more than 300 witnesses, and subpoenaed more than 40 people, as it seeks to create the most comprehensive record yet of the lead-up to the insurrection and of the violent siege itself. The committee’s leaders have vowed to punish anyone who doesn’t comply, and the Justice Department has already indicted longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon after he defied his subpoena this fall. “Whatever legacy he thought he left in the House, this is his legacy now,” commit-

tee Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said of Meadows — a former Republican congressman from North Carolina — ahead of the vote. “His former colleagues singling him out for criminal prosecution because he wouldn’t answer questions about what he knows about a brutal attack on our democracy. That’s his legacy.” In a Monday letter to Thompson, Meadows’ attorney George Terwilliger said the contempt vote would be “unjust” because Meadows was one of Trump’s top aides and all presidents should be a�orded executive privilege to shield their private conversations. Meadows himself sued the panel, asking a court to invalidate two subpoenas that he says are “overly broad and unduly burdensome.” Terwilliger noted that the contempt statute has been used infrequently over time and argued that a contempt referral of a senior presidential aide “would do great damage to the institution of the Presidency.” The committee has gradually teased a handful of the emails and texts Meadows had provided to the committee before he ended his cooperation — including 6,600 pages of records taken from personal email accounts and about 2,000 text messages. The panel has not released any of the communications in full. On Monday, Cheney read the texts from Trump Jr. and a series of Fox News hosts as those in Trump’s inner circle attempted to reach the president through his chief of sta�, imploring him to take action against the violence that was taking place outside and inside the Capitol. “Hey Mark, the president needs to tell people in the Capitol to go home ... this is hurting all of us ... he is destroying his legacy,” Fox News host Laura Ingraham texted Meadows, according to the committee. “Please get him on tv. Destroying everything you have accomplished,” Brian Kilmeade wrote. In response to one text from Trump Jr., Meadows texted: “I’m pushing it hard. I agree.” Cheney also detailed texts that she said were from members of Congress and others in the Capitol. “Hey, Mark, protestors are literally storming the Capitol,” read one text. “Breaking windows on doors. Rushing in. Is Trump going to say something?” Another appeared to come from a member in the House chamber. “There’s an armed stando� at the House Chamber door,” the text read, according to the panel.

If Meadows had appeared for his deposition, lawmakers had planned to ask him about Trump’s e�orts to overturn the election in the weeks before the insurrection, including his outreach to states and his communications with members of Congress. Trump’s former top White House aide “is uniquely situated to provide key information, having straddled an o�cial role in the White House and uno�cial role related to Mr. Trump’s reelection campaign,” the panel said in a 51-page report released Sunday evening. As part of its list of questions for Meadows, the panel says it wanted to know more about whether Trump was engaged in discussions regarding the response of the National Guard, which was delayed for hours as the violence escalated and the rioters beat police guarding the Capitol building. The documents provided by Meadows include an email he sent to an unidentiﬁed

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person saying that the Guard would be present to “protect pro Trump people,” the panel said, and that more would be available on standby. The committee did not release any additional details about the email. In a transcript of the deposition Meadows skipped, committee sta� said they would have interviewed Meadows about emails “to leadership at the Department of Justice on December 29th and 30th, 2020, and January 1st, 2021, encouraging investigations of suspected voter fraud,” even though election o�cials and courts across the country had rejected those claims. In a text exchange with an unidentiﬁed senator, the committee said, Meadows said Trump believed Vice President Mike Pence had power to reject electors in his role presiding over the Jan. 6 certiﬁcation. Pence did not have that power under the law, as the vice president’s function is largely ceremonial.

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Virus Outbreak

COVID toll nears 800,000 to close out year filled with death By Heather Hollingsworth Associated Press

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Carolyn Burnett is bracing for her first Christmas without her son Chris, a beloved high school football coach whose outdoor memorial service drew a crowd of hundreds. The unvaccinated 34-year-old father of four died in September as a result of COVID-19 after nearly two weeks on a ventilator, and his loss has left a gaping hole for his mother, widow and family as the holidays approach. How, she thought, could they take a holiday photo without Chris? What would Christmas Day football be like without him offering up commentary? How could they play trivia games on Christmas Eve without him beating everyone with his movie expertise? The U.S. is on the verge of yet another depressing pandemic milestone — 800,000 deaths. It’s a sad coda to a year that held so much promise with the arrival of vaccines but is ending in heartbreak for the many grieving families trying to navigate the holiday season. For its Christmas card photo, the Burnett family ultimately opted to hold up a football presented as a memorial by the Kansas City Chiefs to represent Chris.

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acknowledged. “Here’s what I’m going to say to COVID: ‘Up yours.’ I’m getting a Zoom call going, and there you have it. That’s what’s happening today at least. You’re going to do what you’re going to do and you’re going to kill this person. You get to do that COVID. But what we’re going to do today is this. And I’m going to give them a hug when it’s done. “The alternative,” he said, “is that you just, you just give up, and I guess most people in this building have too much faith in humanity.” He acknowledged that he sometimes gets mad at unvaccinated patients because it “didn’t have to be this way. And now there’s a mess that perhaps was avoidable.” “I’ll confess to it,” he said. “And I know I’m not proud of it, and I swallow it down and then I remember as a human being that my compassion reminds me that it’s still somebody’s loved one. It is still death and it still stings.” Dr. LaTasha Perkins, of Georgetown University Student Health, is getting ready to take a job in January in a clinic that helps underserved residents of the community. She is Black and said she felt compelled to make the change after watching the virus devastate her family. She has lost a great uncle, an aunt and a cousin to COVID-19, and she suspects the virus may have played a role in the death of her grandfather. When it struck her own household last December after she had gotten her first shot but the rest of her family wasn’t yet eligible, she spent sleepless nights watching her toddler breathe and took her husband to the hospital, although he wasn’t admitted. She never got sick and credits the vaccine. Her husband also later got the shot. Still, maddeningly to her, only three of her six siblings are vaccinated. Some of the hesitation, she said, is rooted in the “horrible things done in the name of medicine to Black and brown bodies in this country.” She tells them: “If you’re worried about rich white people not caring about you, they’re lining up getting the vaccine.” She has been unable, though, to get through to some of her relatives. It’s part of the reason why she started doing hesitancy talks specifically for African Americans in the D.C. area. “For my own selfish reason, I don’t want to go to any more funerals,” she said, “and I don’t want COVID to come back in my house.”

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Miss America turns 100. Will she last another 100 years? By Susan Haigh Associated Press

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — As Miss America turns 100, a major question remains unanswered: Is she still relevant? The glitzy competition was born from a 1921 Atlantic City beauty contest, just a year after women were given the right to vote, and maintains a complicated presence in an American culture that has since undergone multiple waves of feminism. Participation and viewership has dropped since its 1960s heyday — when the next Miss America is crowned Thursday, her coronation will only be available to stream via NBC’s Peacock service, shunted from her primetime broadcast throne. Faithful Miss America organizers and enthusiasts contend the annual ritual is here to stay and will keep changing with the times. And even though they may not have indeed devised a plan for world peace, many participants say the organization — billed as one of the largest providers of scholarship assistance to young women — has been life-altering, opening doors for them professionally and personally. And they believe others should have the same opportunities. “I think that people have the wrong idea about what Miss America is all about because it’s not just about getting dressed up and being prim and proper and being perfect on stage,” said Miss America

2004 Ericka Dunlap, who graduated from college debt-free, founded a public relations firm and become a TV personality. Fans of Miss America often cheer on their state’s contender like they would for a local sports team. Yet some have voiced disappointment about some of the competition’s attempts to adapt to contemporary mores and evolve from its regressive beginnings. “It’s in kind of a bind because as it tries to progress, it not only loses its original identity, but becomes less entertaining to the people who like to watch it,” said Margot Mifflin, author of “Looking for Miss America: A Pageant’s 100–Year Quest to Define Womanhood.” Fans, she said, are split over the trajectory of the competition — no longer “pageant.” Some want it to be about “beauty and fitness” while others embrace the move toward focusing on leadership, talent and communication skills, she said. Meanwhile, the competition is still engulfed by calls for greater diversity. In the late 1930s, 40s and 50s, minority women were excluded by “rule number seven,” which stated contestants had to be “of good health and of the white race.” 1968 saw a Miss Black America Contest, held to revolt against the lack of diversity, as well as a protest by several hundred women organized by the feminist group New York Radical Women, which called Miss America “an image that oppresses

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women in every area in which it purports to represent us.” It wasn’t until 1984 that the first Black Miss America, Vanessa Williams, was crowned — and she relinquished her title over a nude photo scandal, receiving an apology from the organization only in 2015. At least 11 minority women have won the title in all. Miss America President and CEO Shantel Krebs, a former South Dakota secretary of state who does not take a salary, contends the Miss America organization is “committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.” She said the event has also been at “the center of social issues” over the past 100 years, noting winners have taken on serious modernday issues during their reigns, from HIV/ AIDS awareness to the scourge of opioid abuse. But Mifflin notes the modernization of the competition has happened “well behind the broader culture in terms of women’s progress.” It wasn’t until 2018 that the judging on physical appearance was eliminated, with the help of former Miss America Gretchen Carlson, who ended up having to step down as board chair. Carlson was part of an all-female leadership team that took over following an email scandal in which male leaders insulted former Miss Americas, denigrating their appearance, intelligence and even their sex lives. While some welcomed the changes as a way to make the event more relevant, many state organizations rebelled against the new leadership team. “I say in the book that it’s always been in dialogue with feminism, but behind feminism,” Mifflin said of the Miss America competition. “So it always seems like it’s trying to catch up.” Dunlap, the seventh Black M iss America, believes the competition — which she has no problem calling a pageant — needs to become more diverse in order to remain relevant. She noted, for example, there have been no winners of Hispanic origin. She said more needs to be done to help young women of color get involved at the local level, such as helping them cover the high costs of participating — including developing their talents and buying gowns — so they can pursue the same life-changing opportunities. This year, the nonprofit organization — run by an ardent group of volunteers at the national, state and local levels — announced the top scholarship awarded at the Dec. 16 finale will double to

$100,000. The change was made possible by a donation from Miss America 1996 Shawntel Smith Wuerch and her husband Ryan Wuerch. According to the organization, a total of $435,500 in scholarship money will be distributed in this year’s competition, while more than $5 million is awarded annually through national, state and local programs. Dunlap hopes that instead of looking for what she calls an “it girl” who can attract hits on social media, the Miss America organization in the coming years focuses on the promoting the “longevity of the organization.” Krebs says organizers are doing just that, noting the number of annual participants increased from about 5,000 to 6,500 after the 2018 changes. “I just feel like there’s mixed messaging on whether or not you can be beautiful and attractive and also still be intelligent. And I just think that’s silly to me,” Dunlap said. “It’s like women can only do one thing, so pick a side. And that’s not true.” It’s unclear if the decision to move the competition online says more about the fate of broadcast television than Miss America. NBCUniversal Media has been bullish about its streaming service and Krebs insisted the move to streaming was the organization’s decision and it had nothing to do with viewership numbers. In 2019, the Miss America finale on NBC drew 3.6 million viewers, an all-time low. In contrast, the 1954 competition attracted 27 million viewers when there was much less competition for eyeballs. “If you say you want to be around the next 100 years, we absolutely had the desire to be streamed because that is where our future is,” Krebs said, noting how younger people — and keep in mind, Miss America contestants must be between the ages of 17 and 25 — are less likely to have access to broadcast television. Some fear moving online may spell the downfall of what’s often dubbed “the first reality TV show,” which started airing live in 1954. “We have w itnessed the demise of a historic event that helped shape Americans’ lifetimes,” one fan proclaimed on Facebook. Another agreed with Krebs, predicting “the audience we can reach is greater than ever now!” Yet another fan, still upset the event is no longer in Atlantic City — it moved to a Connecticut casino in 2019 — wrote: “Unfortunately after 100 years it seems to have run its course.”

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Understanding our Planting Zone BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

One of the main limitations to growing perennial fruit and vegetable crops in Northern Illinois is the USDA Planting Zone we live in. This planting zone deﬁnes what perennial crops will be able to survive our cold winters successfully each year. It also helps you decide what plants you should plant and those you should never plant. As fruit tree catalogues have started to arrive for 2021, this is a good time to understand your planting zones to ensure you have success in what you plant. There are 11 di�erent USDA Plant Zones based on the minimal low temperature range within a deﬁned area and combined

with a perennial plant’s hardiness to survive this threshold range. Each zone is a 10 degree Fahrenheit di�erence. For example, if you live in zone 8, your growing area has a seasonal low average of 10 F to 20 F and that you could only plant perennial plants that are able to tolerate that low. You could plant fruit trees that could survive lower than this but you could not plant any perennial plants that cannot survive that temperature range. When you look at the USDA Plant Zone map online, you will see di�erent color zones that run horizontal across the United States. Most states have multiple planting zones usually 2 to 3. In most cases, a state will have a dominant

planting zone and smaller zones. You might see a small planting zone within the state’s dominant planting zone. For instance, Georgia has a small dot of zone 7 within zone 8. These smaller dots/ regions of planting zones are based on microclimates which could be tied to the topography of that area. Illinois has 3 planting zones: 5, 6, and 7. If you looked at a map of Illinois with these planting zones, you’d see a line running across Springﬁeld. North of this line is zone 5 while south of the line is zone 6. There are small pockets of zone 6 in Cook County and zone 7 in Southern Illinois, respectively. All of our region is zone 5 which is further broken down into

zone 5a and zone 5b. This is a 5 degree di�erence in which zone 5a is “-15 to -20 F” and zone 5b is “-10 to -15F”. Most of zone 5a is west of Rockford. While this di�erence may seem minimal, depending on the winter a perennial plant may not be able to tolerate it. So, you live in the USDA Planting Zone of 5a and 5b. Take this information with you as you decide on perennial fruit trees and others to plant in your growing area. A tree listed for planting in zone 4 to 8 would work ﬁne in our area but one that is zone 6 to 9 would not. Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.

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Decentralized renewable energy contributions to sustainability BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL

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When we started the IREA we focused on energy conservation, e�ciency and renewable energy for use in homes, businesses and public buildings. The emphasis followed up on courses we taught at Northern Illinois University in field sciences, ecology, environmental quality, energy conservation and renewable energy. Our concerns over the adverse impacts of fossil fuels consumption on the natural environment stimulated us to continue to focus on such subjects after we retired from our university careers. It was widely recognized in the scientific community that while fossil fuels were integral to the existing economy the levels of their consumption were imposing major adverse impacts on both on human health and the health of the planet. We conducted an energy audit on our home with some guidance from a state publication on Home Energy Savings. Since the state o�ered a home auditing service for a small fee we also had our home audited by a professional auditor which confirmed the results of our own

audit. For a few years we o�ered a home energy auditing service as part of the work being done by the IREA. In addition to the auditing service we called attention to state support of small solar installations for homes, businesses and schools designed to stimulate public interest in renewable energy. The dramatic drop in the costs of solar electric systems, along with state and the federal government incentives, are stimulating their widespread installation while cooperating utilities are encouraging energy e�ciency adoptions. With the current separation of energy programs between state o�cials and utility interests we felt a need to remind people of the economic and environmental values of combining energy e�ciency and solar installations for homes and buildings. The Soul of Wisconsin, a citizen organization in southwest Wisconsin, emphasizes the economic and environmental beneﬁts of adopting both energy conservation, e�ciency and solar energy installations with batteries for homes, businesses and community buildings. The organization is challenging the construction of a new power line sponsored by utility interests. Rather

than pay for the cost of a new power line, they would prefer to use the funds to transition to cleaner energy sources for customers in their service area. We are not involved with the organization but cite the situation as an example of di�ering perspectives on how to achieve a transition to cleaner energy sources. The organization claims investing in non-transmission alternatives will secure more carbon reductions at a lower cost from local power production by using solar energy and batteries, conservation, energy e�ciency and load management as opposed to carbon reductions resulting from remote renewable installations and converting coal plants to natural gas plants. The organization is also concerned about long term losses from converting productive agricultural lands and using them as sites for solar and wind farms. Tourism interests based on the natural beauty of the area fear their industry could be damaged by the presence of a new power line. If energy were used more e�ciently and more solar systems were installed on existing urban roofs and selected sites it would lessen but not eliminate the need for solar and wind

farms and power lines cutting across the countryside. Carolyn Fortune recently published an article based on a survey of 103 US mayors and their e�orts to incorporate technologies to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in their cities. All-electric vehicles, low energy buildings, solar electric generation, e�cient lighting and energy e�cient appliances, pumps and other systems were some of the most frequently mentioned areas of interest. The most significant challenges to increasing energy e�ciency and conservation are ﬁnancial restraints and costs. As we accelerate the transition to cleaner energy sources conﬂicts over where renewable energy sources and their essential power lines will be located will continue. The initial rush to implement the energy transition could become more tempered with time by aesthetic and other environmental considerations. Another approach to cutting energy use and carbon emissions is based on public acceptance of less energy intensive lifestyles. A clear separation of meeting basic needs as opposed to fulling endless wants could lower energy consumption levels and provide for comfortable living.

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Government Notices n n n INVITATION TO BID COMMERCIAL DEMOLITION OF 1800 BROADWAY BID NO.: 1221-CD-101 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on January 05, 2022 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will take place on December 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Bids will only be accepted from those vendors who attend this mandatory prebid meeting. Bid documents may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall, 4th floor, 425 E. State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104, or at https:// rockfordil.gov/city-departments/ finance/central-services/purchasing/open-bidsrfps/ Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number. Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities. 21860R TRRT 12/15

Public Notices 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: KEVIN L. BASS, Deceased. CASE NO: 2021 P 563 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of KEVIN L. BASS. Letters of Office were issued on November 12, 2021 to Latosha Bass, Administrator, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is BRIAN K. LARKIN, ONE COURT PLACE, SUITE 301, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 1, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative

and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED November 23, 2021 /s/ Latosha Bass Latosha Bass Brian K. Larkin Attorney at Law One Court Place, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-4601 Brian@blarkinlaw.com 21821R TRRT 12/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In re the Estate of JOYCE BLAIR, Deceased Case No. 21 P 393 CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JOYCE BLAIR. Letters of Office were issued on September 21, 2021 to CASSANDRA JO BLAIR, whose address is 116 East 5th Street, Pecatonica, IL 61063, as Independent Administrator of the Estate. The attorney of record for the Estate is David F. Monteleone of Fisk & Monteleone Ltd., 308 West State St., Ste. 210, Rockford, IL 61101. Claims may be filed on or before June 1, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred. 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 https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www. illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. asp or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois 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. Dated: November 23, 2021 CASSANDRA JO BLAIR, Independent Administrator By: /s/ David F. Monteleone Fisk & Monteleone Ltd. 308 W. State St.; Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101 (815) 962-0044 eService@RockfordInjuryHelp.com Atty. No. 6208832 21822R TRRT 12/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY CHRIS KAEDING BUILDERS, INC., Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL A. CLOSE, DEBRA S. CLOSE, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LOAN ACQUISITION

TRUST 2017-RPL1, UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN NECESSARY PARTIES, Defendants, Case No: 2021 CH 183 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Necessary Parties, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mechanic’s Lien Foreclosure action was filed on November 22, 2021, and is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above. 2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above. 3. The names of the titleholders of record are Michael A. Close and Debra S. Close. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Three (3) as designated upon the Plat of LaMadera Subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 13, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian and of part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 18, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 27 of Plats on Page 15 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described parcel, to-wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot Three (3) in La Madera Subdivision, as recorded in the Office of the Winnebago County Recorder in Book 27, Page 15; thence North 90 degrees 00’ 00” East, 171.73 feet, on an assumed bearing, along the North line of said Lot Three (3), to the Northeast corner of said Lot Three (3); thence South 0 degrees 02’ 23” West, 17.69 feet along the East line of said Lot Three (3); thence South 90 degrees 00’ 00” West, 171.73 feet to the West line of said Lot Three (3), said point being South 0 degrees 02’ 23” East, 17.69 feet along the West line of said Lot Three (3), from the point of beginning; thence North along the West lot line 17.69 feet to the point of beginning; situated in Winnebago County, Illinois and State of Illinois. 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 2615 Cerro Vista Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61107 6. An identification of the Mechanic’s Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Debtor: Michael A. Close b. Name of Contractor: Chris Kaeding Builders, Inc. c. Date of Recording: March 9, 2020 d. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County e. Recording Document Identification: 20201006513 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Unknown Owners, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Necessary Parties, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial District, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104 on or before the February 28, 2022, default may be entered against you and each of you at any

time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure. Chris Kaeding Builders, Inc., Plaintiff Amy L. Silvestri ARDC 06210065 Silvestri Law Office Attorney for Plaintiff 2208 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61104 815-227-0700 amy@silvestri-law.com 21823R TRRT 12/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: LARRY G. DYE, Deceased. Case No. 2021 P 577 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Larry G. Dye. Letters of Office were issued on November 22, 2021 to Marlene A. Dye, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Debra A. Delia, Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 4749, Rockford, IL 61110-4749. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 24, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: November 22, 2021 Marlene A. Dye, Independent Administrator Debra A. Delia, ARDC #6195886 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 4749 Rockford, IL 61110-4749 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 ddelia@oliverclose.com 21824R TRRT 12/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: INGEBORG ROCKWELL, Deceased. CASE NO. 21-P-431 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of INGEBORG ROCKWELL. Letters of Office were issued on the 16th day of September 2021, to Irene H. Dyer, 1560 Red Oak Lane, Rockford, IL 61107, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David H. Carter, 308 West State Street, Suite 215, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 1, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winneba-

go County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: November 29, 2021 By: /s/ David H. Carter, Esq. David H. Carter, Esq. David H. Carter — ARDC #6204782 Attorney at Law 308 West State Street, Suite 215 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-968-8900 Fax: 815-968-9427 DHCLAW@aol.com 21826R TRRT 12/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a high end tattoo gallery business in said County and State under the name of Gold Rose Tattoo Gallery at the following post office addresses: 3800 E. State St., Ste. 101, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Justin Rednour; Joseph Shableau; Joshua Bauer SIGNED: Justin Rednour 11/23/21 SIGNED: Joseph Shableau 11/23/21 SIGNED: Joshua Bauer 11/23/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of November, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21830R TRRT 12/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a automotive part sales business in said County and State under the name of 815 LSX Swaps at the following post office addresses: 1033 Windbourne Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Eric White SIGNED: Eric White 11/22/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of November, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21832R TRRT 12/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: LANAESHA TANNIA MOSES Current Name Case Number 21-MR-872 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Lanaesha Tannia Moses to the new name of: Lavon Timothy Moses. The court date will be held: on January 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Lanaesha Tannia Moses Current Name 21827R TRRT 12/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: CHARLES LAURENCE FINCH, Deceased.

No. 2021 P 559 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Charles Laurence Finch. Letters of Office were issued on November 12, 2021 to Heather L. Finch and Michelle L. Finch, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Debra A. Delia, Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 4749, Rockford, IL 61110-4749. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 1, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate 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: November 24, 2021 Heather L. Finch and Michelle L. Finch, Independent Co-Administrators with the Will Annexed Debra A. Delia, ARDC #6195886 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 4749 Rockford, IL 61110-4749 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 ddelia@oliverclose.com 21825R TRRT 12/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a custom vehicle conversions business in said County and State under the name of NOVAWAGEN at the following post office addresses: 5640 Oak Village Dr., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tommy Spielmann SIGNED: Tommy Spielmann 11/24/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of November, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21833R TRRT 12/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a books business in said County and State under the name of New Authors Paradise at the following post office addresses: 1702 Windsor Rd., Ste. 2198, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Winona Wilson SIGNED: Winona Wilson 11/29/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of November, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21835R TRRT 12/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct

and transact a personal Herbalife nutrition business in said County and State under the name of Lina’s Protein Bar at the following post office addresses: 307 Carbaugh Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Carolina Silva Morales SIGNED: Carolina Silva Morales 11/29/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of November, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21836R TRRT 12/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a videography business in said County and State under the name of KateJones1121 at the following post office addresses: 1224 Widergren Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kaitlyn Jones SIGNED: Kaitlyn Jones 11/29/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of November, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21834R TRRT 12/15 n n n NOTICE OF SALE Personal Property stored by the following individuals from A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. P.O. Box 8116 Rockford IL 61126, a self service storage facility, operated by A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. shall be sold at public auction at the address listed below. The Auction will be held on or after 1/21/22 at 9:00am to enforce the Owner’s Lien thereon. If there are no bidders, the property will be otherwise disposed of by the owner. Any vehicles sold will not have a title provided to the buyer. Auction begins at 9am, all other location to immediately follow. Units Located at 5112 Linden Rd Rockford IL 61109 at 9:00am Lucia Ibarra Goytia Unit #046; Victavia Byirt Unit #055; Kristina Manriquez Unit #095; Naequisha Brown Unit #107; Latrice Downing Unit #114; Ter Willoughby Unit #326; Matthew Joyner Unit # 357; Jeanine Jones Unit #373; Martini Watts unit #387; Miracle Toney Unit #403; Tory Lawson Unit # 408; Heidi Luckie Unit #413; Sally Chambers Unit #457. Units Located at 3722 Baxter Rd Rockford IL 61109 immediately following Julio Olan Unit #B019; Brenda Myers Unit #B033; Julio Olan Unit #B042. Units located at 5315 Sandy Hollow Rd Rockford IL 61109 immediately following Anthony Lascasas Unit #S012; Chad Johnson Unit #S025; Tyler Wilkins Unit #S029; Timothy Downs Unit #S041; Timothy Outcalt Unit #S117. Units located at 1619 N Meridian Rd Rockford IL 61103 immediately following Stephen Baskin Unit #M019; George Howe Unit #M059; Aubrey Lawler Unit #M064; Troy Fraker Unit #M068. Units located at 1821 W Chrysler Dr Belvidere IL 61008 immediately following Sam Perrone unit #C014; David Widell Unit #C082; Alicia Morales Unit #C090; Dona Bonner Unit #C112. If unit is not paid in full by Friday January 14th 2022 at 4pm your unit will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction on Friday January 21st 2022. To register as a buyer

please arrive 15 minutes prior to the auction with proper identification and payment. Please register at our office located at 5112 Linden Rd Rockford IL 61109. A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. 21875R TRRT 12/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a trucking business in said County and State under the name of TCR Trucking at the following post office addresses: 336 Shay Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Thomas Charles Roland SIGNED: Thomas Charles Roland 12/7/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of December, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21867R TRRT 12/29 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a HVAC (heating & cooling) business in said County and State under the name of J.W. Heating and Cooling at the following post office addresses: 6849 Louden Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jesse Washington SIGNED: Jesse Washington 12/8/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of December, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21868R TRRT 12/29 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a residential cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Swept Away Cleaning at the following post office addresses: 10227 Clearwing Ln., #4, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Maria Falzone SIGNED: Maria Falzone 12/1/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of December, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21869R TRRT 12/29 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a aesthetician office business in said County and State under the name of Perlashesss at the following post office addresses: 2213 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Perla G. Pinedo SIGNED: Perla G. Pinedo 10/19/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of October, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21870R TRRT 12/29

December 15, 2021 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.EVERETT R. WILLSTEAD et al Defendant 2019-CH-0000770 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 17, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 4, 2022, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FORTY-NINE (49) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF SPRING CREST SUBDIVISION, OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 ON PAGE 274 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5412 REGENCY WAY, ROCKFORD, IL 61114 Property Index No. 12-09379-009 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. 14-19-12141 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2019-CH0000770 TJSC#: 41-1513 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019-CH-0000770 I3182637 P21837R TRRT 12/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. TONY D. ROBERTSON; MONTRICE ROBERTSON; CRAIG DEGUTIS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; STATE OF ILLINOIS; WINNEBAGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT; KHURRAM KHAN; JUVERIA KHAN; CITY OF ROCKFORD; Defendants, 19 CH 404 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT ONE (1) AND THE NORTH FIFTEEN (15) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF TAYLOR’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2); SITUATED IN THE

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-14-306-027. Commonly known as 1120 RIDGE AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61103. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-21-03265 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3182499 P21838R TRRT 12/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A PLAINTIFF Vs. Robert R. Schulz; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Shirley M. Schulz; United States of America Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Jeremy Schulz; Katie Schulz; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Shirley M. Schulz (deceased) DEFENDANTS 2021-CH-0000129 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Shirley M. Schulz Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6741 Leaoak Drive Rockford, IL 61114 and which said Mortgage was made by: Shirley M. Schulz the Mortgagor(s), to Vertical Lend Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200700773123; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before January 7, 2022, 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. 14-20-05219 NOTE: This law firm is a debt

collector. I3182761 P21839R TRRT 12/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a craft and retail boutique business in said County and State under the name of AR Workshop Rockford at the following post office addresses: 5219 Gingeridge Lane, Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Diann Panozzo SIGNED: Diann Panozzo 11/23/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of November, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21829R TRRT 12/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: RICARDO LOPEZ CRUZ, Petitioner, vs. PAMELA IRINA BECERRIL CRUZ, Respondent. Case No. 21-D-764 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Pamela Irina Becerril Cruz that Petitioner Ricardo Lopez Cruz has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before January 3, 2022, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Ricardo Lopez Cruz, Petitioner 21828R TRRT 12/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF CLARA D. BALDWIN 21 P 567 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of CLARA D. BALDWIN. Letters of Office were issued on November 22, 2021, to PENNY BALDWIN, whose address is 7415 Forest Preserve Road, 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 June 8, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing of delivery of notice, whichever date is later, to any known creditor required by the Probate Act of 1975 (Act), 755 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., and specifically 755 ILCS 5/18-3. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Court Clerk – Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the Independent Administrator, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator and to the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under the Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at

any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court. Date: December 8, 2021 PENNY BALDWIN, Independent Administrator 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 21843R TRRT 12/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: GLORIA GIARDINI, Deceased. CASE NO. 2021-P-584 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of GLORIA GIARDINI. Letters of Office were issued on the 24th day of November, 2021, to TERRY GIARDINI, 8794 Carradale Drive, Caledonia, Illinois 61011, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, of Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., 308 West State Street, Suite 210, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 8, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division, at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: December 1, 2021 By: /s/ George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos, Esq. George P. Hampilos — ARDC #6210622 HAMPILOS & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 308 West State Street, Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-962-0044 Fax: 815-962-6250 georgehamp@aol.com 21844R TRRT 12/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: MICHAEL L. MCFARLIN, Deceased. No. 2021-P-556 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Michael L. McFarlin. Letters of Office were issued on November 12, 2021 to Darin R. Mcfarlin, 406 Westview Avenue, Clinton, WI 53525, who is the legal Administrator of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Nancy Grimme Schilling, Schilling Law, LLC, 973 Featherstone Road, Suite 350, Rockford, IL 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 15, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate

Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit ClerkProbate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: December 1, 2021 DARIN R. MCFARLIN, Administrator By: Schilling Law, LLC By: /s/ Nancy Grimme Schilling Nancy Grimme Schilling Schilling Law, LLC By: Nancy Grimme Schilling 973 Featherstone Road, Suite 350 Rockford, 11 61107 Phone: (815) 977-5000 Fax: (815) 977-5742 nancyschilling@schilling-law.com 21845R TRRT 12/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: JADORE GOODWIN, a Minor. 2021 P 560 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: Unknown Persons and all whom it may concern Take notice that a petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the guardianship of a child named JADORE GOODWIN. Now therefore, unless you, UNKNOWN PERSON(S), and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file you appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 West State Street, Room 104, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 7th day of January, 2022, 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 1st day of December, 2021 Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of Court Andrea L. McKenna (ARDC # 6309658) 1111 S. Alpine Road Suite 704 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 968-7200 service.canfieldlawoffice@ gmail.com 21846R TRRT 12/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OFWINNEBAGO ESTATE OF RONALD L. LEEK, Deceased No: 2019-P-0000383 NOTICE OF FILING Notice is hereby given to the heirs of the Estate of RONALD L. LEEK, namely GARY LEEK, DENNIS LEEK, THOMAS LEEK, JUDY LEEK MARUM and any descendants of PAUL L. LEEK that on the 2nd day of December, 2021, a final report was filed with the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, in the herein case. Copies of the inventory and final account are available upon request to the office of Christopher W. Dodson, 4855 East State Street, Suite 17, Rockford, Illinois 61108. If no objection to this final report is filed within 42 days after the date that the report was filed, the independent representative will be discharged and the estate closed. In the absence of fraud, accident, or mistake, an order discharging the independent representative and declaring the estate closed is binding on each person whose

receipt or approval was filed with the report and on each person to whom notice thereof was given in compliance with §28-11(e) of the Probate Act of 1975, as amended, except a ward for whom no personal fiduciary is acting. 21848R TRRT 12/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: SHEILA NENA POWELL Current Name Case Number 21-MR-873 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Sheila Nena Powell to the new name of: Daeshawn Deontay Powell. The court date will be held: on February 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ Sheila Powell Current Name 21849R TRRT 12/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: KIMBERLY A. JACKSON, Petitioner, vs. TONY WALTON, Respondent. Case No. 21-D-794 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Tony Walton that Petitioner Kimberly A. Jackson has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before January 11, 2022, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Kimberly A. Jackson, Petitioner 21850R TRRT 12/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a income tax, accounting, payroll, notary, legal documentation prep, copies, fax, IRS payments services business in said County and State under the name of Cardenas Tax Service at the following post office addresses: 209 Pond St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jessica M. Cardenas SIGNED: Jessica M. Cardenas 11/30/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of November, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21851R TRRT 12/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a handyman business in said County and State under the name of Andrew Miller at the following post office addresses: 340 Northway Park Road, #3, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Andrew Scott Miller SIGNED: Andrew Scott Miller 11/30/21 Subscribed and sworn (or

affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of November, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21852R TRRT 12/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cleaning service business in said County and State under the name of MDH Cleaning Service at the following post office addresses: 2411 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Micah Hawkins SIGNED: Micah Hawkins 12/3/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of December, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 21853R TRRT 12/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a thrift store business in said County and State under the name of Helping Hands Helping Others at the following post office addresses: 1114 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: JoAnn Calzada SIGNED: JoAnn Calzada 12/6/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of December, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21855R TRRT 12/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a beauty supplies business in said County and State under the name of Sadie Red’s at the following post office addresses: 3912 Louisiana Rd., Apt. #1, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sharde Evans SIGNED: Sharde Evans 11/22/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of November, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21831R TRRT 12/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a restaurant business in said County and State under the name of Tortillas at the following post office addresses: 202 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tortillas Enterprises Inc. SIGNED: Jose Chevez 12/8/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of December, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 21871R TRRT 12/29

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.HELEN R LEE, ADVIA CREDIT UNION Defendant 19 CH 0000508 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 7, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 14, 2022, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVENTY-NINE (79) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MISTY MEADOWS FIRST ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, NOW CITY OF SOUTH BELOIT, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK 40 OF PLATS ON PAGE 196A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 14584 WHISPERING WIND WAY, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-07481-010 The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached two car garage, exterior is tan vinyl siding. 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. 2004101IL_609510 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 0000508 TJSC#: 41-1816 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 19 CH 0000508 I3183375 P21856R TRRT 12/29 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-10H Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT KNORR AKA ROBERT J. KNORR; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 129 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Eighteen (18) as designated upon the Plat of Kennedy Farm Subdivision, First Addition, a Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4)

of Section 17, Township 46 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Roscoe Township, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 32 of Plats on page 167 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. P.I.N. 04-17-152-012. Commonly known as 14145 Krotz Drive, South Beloit, IL 61080. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 19-000710 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3182986 P21857R TRRT 12/29 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A PLAINTIFF Vs. Janet Ludwig; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Judy Gallentine; United States of America Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Steeplechase Condominium Association; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Paul A. Gallentine; Jonathan Gallentine; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Judy Gallentine (deceased) and Paul A. Gallentine (deceased) DEFENDANTS 2021-CH-0000130 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Judy Gallentine Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Paul A. Gallentine Jonathan Gallentine Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4955 Rolex Parkway Loves Park, IL 61111 and which said Mortgage was made by: Judy Gallentine Paul A. Gallentine the Mortgagor(s), to One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200900936431; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before January 14,

2022, 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. 14-20-06088 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3183210 P21858R TRRT 12/29 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Ronald James Griffen, DECEASED. 21 P 600 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Careleen Hinsely, 1630 Charlotte Drive, Rockford, Illinois, 61108, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is SJ Chapman, Bielski Chapman, Ltd, 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60606. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before June 15, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. SJ Chapman Bielski Chapman, Ltd (6312516) 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)583-9430 I3183320 P21859R TRRT 12/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In the Matter of the Estate of MICHAEL SOWL Deceased. CASE NO.: 2021 P 589 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE: Michael Sowl died on September 27, 2021, a resident of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. On December 6, 2021, Louise Collins was appointed Administrator of his estate. The Administrator’s address is 2804 Garfield Dr., Loves Park, Illinois 61111. The attorneys for the Administrator are Fabiano Law Offices, 321 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois. Claims against the estate must be filed on or before June 15, 2022. Any claim not filed by that date will be barred. Claims may be filed with the Probate Division of the Circuit Clerk Office, Winnebago County

Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the Administrator and Fabiano Law Offices or with all of them. Copies of claims filed with the Probate Clerk’s Office must be mailed or delivered to the Administrator and her Attorneys, within ten (10) days after the Claim is filed. Dated: December 9, 2021 /s/ Thomas M. Fabiano THOMAS M. FABIANO, Attorney for Petitioner LOUISE COLLINS, Administrator of the Estate Fabiano Law Offices Attorney Thomas M. Fabiano – ARDC#-621058 321 W. State Street, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 965-6781 21861R TRRT 12/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: HILDEGARDE WOODARD, Deceased. Case No. 2021-P-0000475 Date Will Filed: No Will CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of HILDEGARDE WOODARD. Letters of Office were issued on December 03, 2021, to DAUNE WEBSTER, whose address is 804 Indiana Ave., Rockford, IL 61102, as Independent Administrator of the estate. The attorney of record for the estate is Corwyn Moore of The Law Office of Corwyn J. Moore, 5225 Harrison Ave. # 7714, Rockford, IL 61126. Claims may be filed on or before June 15, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to 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 Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois 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. Dated December 15, 2021 DAUNE WEBSTER, Independent Administrator By The Law Office of Corwyn J. Moore By: /s/ Corwyn Moore Attorney for the Independent Administrator Corwyn Moore (#6308026) The Law Office of Corwyn J. Moore 5225 Harrison Ave. 7714 Rockford, IL 61126 815-329-3168 corwynmoore@gmail.com 21862R TRRT 12/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: ERIC T. GRIFFIN, Deceased. 2021-P-599 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ERIC T. GRIFFIN. Letters of

Office were issued on December 1, 2021, to Thomas A. Griffin of 5702 Andrews Drive, #7, Roscoe, Illinois 61073, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Jeffrey E. Hardyman of HARDYMAN DIVERDE, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Any claims against the Estate may be filed on or before June 15, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the Estate must be filed with the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED: December 15, 2021 THOMAS A. GRIFFIN, Independent Executor Prepared by: Jeffrey E. Hardyman ARDC# 6201356 HARDYMAN DIVERDE 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 Rockford, Illinois 61107 (815) 964-8888 jhardyman@hardymandiverde. com Attorneys for the Estate of ERIC T. GRIFFIN, Deceased 21863R TRRT 12/29 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RUTH L. PERTEETE, Deceased. CASE NO. 2021 P 553 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RUTH L. PERTEETE on August 15, 2021. Letters of Office were issued on December 8, 2021 to MICHAEL PERTEETE, who is the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 17, 2022, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s OfficeProbate Div., must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED: 12/13/21 MICHAEL PERTEETE, ADMINISTRATOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 21864R TRRT 12/29 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

JOEL SANCHEZ, Petitioner, vs. GABRIELA GUEVARA LUNA, Respondent. Case No. 2021D791 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION TO: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Gabriela Guevara Luna TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the dissolution of marriage of Joel Sanchez and Gabriela Guevara Luna. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Gabriela Guevara Luna, file your Answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herein, in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois. Winnebago County Courthouse, in the City of Rockford, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, on or before the 15th day of January, 2022, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 13th day of December, 2021 Clerk of the Circuit Court /s/ Zachary Townsend Zachary Townsend, Attorney for the Petitioner PRO LEGAL CARE LLC Zachary Townsend #6307195 405 W State St Rockford, IL 61101 zt@prolegalcare.com (815) 200-8802 21866R TRRT 12/29 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Northern Illinois Community Development Corporation, Plaintiff, VS. Safe Street, LLC, Miguel Granados, Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants, Defendants. Case No. 2021 CH 160. PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT To: Safe Street, LLC and Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants. Notice is hereby given you, Safe Street, LLC and Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants, defendants in the above-entitled cause, the above suit has been commenced in the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for foreclosure of the mortgage and other relief on the following described property in which you have or claim an interest: Lot Five (5) in Block Three (3) as designated upon the Plat of Martin’s Subdivision of Log Cabin Park, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 16 of Plats on page 45 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, as said lot was laid out on said Plat prior to its vacation by the Plat recorded in said Recorder’s Office in Book 21 of Plats on Page 97; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, Commonly known as: 3839 16th Ave., Rockford, IL 61108, PIN 12-32-128-011. Title Holder of Record: Safe Street, LLC, registered agent Abel Simon Curiales. Mortgage from Northern Illinois Community Development Corporation dated September 10, 2020, Document No. 20201026611 to secure $100,000.00. Now, therefore, unless you, the defendants, “Safe Street, LLC”, “Unknown Owners” and “Non-Record Claimants” file your answer in

said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, on or before January 14, 2022, a default judgment may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. There will be a hearing on January 12, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 in Courtroom #426, held virtually with Zoom Meeting ID # 848 2994 9543. 21865R TRRT 12/29 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a barbershop business in said County and State under the name of No. 100 Barbershop at the following post office addresses: 4227 Maray Dr., #5, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brandon Pabon SIGNED: Brandon Pabon 12/13/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of December, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21872R TRRT 12/29 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a HVAC Service Heating & Refrigeration business in said County and State under the name of ClimaTech at the following post office addresses: 2926 23rd St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ron Browning; Brandon Kettelson SIGNED: Ron Browning 12/13/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of December, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21873R TRRT 12/29 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a retail, discount, general merchandise business in said County and State under the name of Treasure Hunt Deals at the following post office addresses: 6325 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ameer Ihmud SIGNED: Ameer Ihmud 12/13/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of December, A.D. 2021. Lori Gummow, County Clerk Kayla Hilliard, Deputy Clerk 21874R TRRT 12/29

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.EVERETT R. WILLSTEAD et al Defendant 2019-CH-0000770 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 17, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 4, 2022, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5412 REGENCY WAY, ROCKFORD, IL 61114 Property Index No. 12-09-379-009 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. 14-19-12141 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2019-CH-0000770 TJSC#: 41-1513 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019-CH-0000770 I3182637 P21837R TRRT 12/22 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- HELEN R LEE, ADVIA CREDIT UNION Defendant 19 CH 0000508 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 7, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 14, 2022, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14584 WHISPERING WIND WAY, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-07-481-010 The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached two car garage, exterior is tan vinyl siding. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 20-04101IL_609510 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 0000508 TJSC#: 41-1816 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 19 CH 0000508 I3183375 P21856R TRRT 12/29 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 200710H Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT KNORR AKA ROBERT J. KNORR; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 129 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East

State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 04-17-152-012. Commonly known as 14145 Krotz Drive, South Beloit, IL 61080. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 19-000710 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3182986 P21857R TRRT 12/29 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. TONY D. ROBERTSON; MONTRICE ROBERTSON; CRAIG DEGUTIS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; STATE OF ILLINOIS; WINNEBAGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT; KHURRAM KHAN; JUVERIA KHAN; CITY OF ROCKFORD; Defendants, 19 CH 404 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-14-306-027. Commonly known as 1120 RIDGE AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61103. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-21-03265 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3182499 P21838R TRRT 12/22

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Death Notices Christine Nichols 81 Rockford 12/6/2021 Timothy Marchini 58 Rockford 12/6/2021 Wilma Gray 89 Rockford 12/6/2021 David Stockton 71 Rockford 12/6/2021 Evelyn Clark 88 Rockford 12/6/2021 Gerald Zweep 67 South Beloit 12/6/2021 Garry Bailey 83 Rockford 12/6/2021 Mary Allen 82 Rockford 12/6/2021 Erik Gorzynski 35 Rockford 12/6/2021 Ami Nicosia 70 Rockford 12/6/2021 James Peterson 78 Rockford 12/6/2021 Jeff Smith 58 Rockford 12/6/2021 Paul Espy 77 Rockford 12/7/2021 Alice Geigan 93 Rockford 12/7/2021 Christine Licari 73 Rockford 12/7/2021 Beverly Smart 71 Rockford 12/7/2021 Trevor Mantzke 41 Rockford 12/7/2021 Cynthia Morris 73 Rockford 12/7/2021 Stacy Nicol 34 Rockford 12/7/2021 Ruth Jones 100 Rockford 12/8/2021 Larry Borrison 71 Rockford 12/8/2021 Denise Lord 80 Rockford 12/8/2021 Charmaine Hodges 48 Rockford 12/8/2021 Berlinda Clark 67 Rockford 12/8/2021 Elizabeth Higbee 78 Rockford 12/8/2021 Roberto Penaran 55 Rockford 12/8/2021 Diane Wirth 78 Rockford 12/8/2021 Carlos Torres 19 Rockford 12/8/2021 Scott Miller 55 Rockford 12/8/2021 Evelio Contreras 59 Rockford 12/8/2021 Donna Martin 88 South Beloit 12/8/2021 Juanita Garrett 83 Rockford 12/9/2021 Christina Pomykala 51 Loves Park 12/9/2021 Gladys Scott 94 Roscoe 12/9/2021 Tashia Syse 46 Loves Park 12/9/2021 Rhonda Wilson 58 Roscoe 12/9/2021 Martin Stoltz 64 Rockford 12/9/2021 Oreadis Craig 88 Rockford 12/9/2021 Timothy Marshall 62 Cherry Valley 12/9/2021 Eleanore Johnson 88 Rockford 12/9/2021 John Hill 72 Rockford 12/9/2021 Juan Solorzano 50 Rockford 12/9/2021 Sharon Peters 78 Rockford 12/9/2021 Clifford Dugger 59 Rockford 12/9/2021 Timothy Guthrie 71 Rockford 12/9/2021 Jean Galbreath 89 Rockford 12/9/2021 Paul Rosenthal 70 Machesney Park 12/9/2021 Blaine Rucks 63 Rockford 12/9/2021 Donald Hieronimus 72 Rockford 12/9/2021 Floyd Schmidt 71 Rockford 12/9/2021 Louis McCoy 53 Rockford 12/9/2021 Ronald Weaver 79 Shirland 12/10/2021 Dennis Reigard 68 Rockford 12/10/2021 Beverly Matthews 80 Rockford 12/10/2021 Michael Gerard 47 Rockford 12/10/2021 Rachel Shore 33 Rockford 12/10/2021 Kenneth Nelson 92 Rockford 12/10/2021 Stanley Kosyla 87 Rockford 12/10/2021 Richard Watkins 83 Rockford 12/10/2021 Alice Johnson 101 Rockford 12/10/2021 Timothy Townsond 60 Rockford 12/10/2021 Inelda Tapia 72 Rockford 12/10/2021 Louis Bretenshaw 62 Rockford 12/10/2021 Harold Winkler 83 Rockford 12/10/2021 Johnny Parrovechio 60 Rockford 12/10/2021 Mary Hempstead 67 Rockford 12/10/2021 Robert Johnson 84 Rockford 12/11/2021 Lawrence Pearson 43 Rockford 12/11/2021 Clifford Cerutti 56 Rockford 12/11/2021 Arthur Peucker 84 Rockford 12/11/2021 Andrew Gulatto 36 Rockford 12/11/2021 Reba Rittentrop 98 Rockford 12/11/2021 Joseph Gibler 94 Rockford 12/11/2021 Juan Benitez 61 Rockford 12/11/2021 Syreeta Scott 44 Rockford 12/11/2021 Joyce Smith 89 Roscoe 12/11/2021 Jesenia Garza 23 Rockford 12/12/2021 Ronald Goepfert 77 Rockford 12/12/2021 Martin Chowanski 76 Rockford 12/12/2021 Alice Klinger 95 Rockford 12/12/2021 Victor Benedetto 36 Rockford 12/12/2021 Daniel Smith 69 Cherry Valley 12/12/2021 Pito Nappi 92 Rockford 12/12/2021 Bozenna Magoon 70 Davis 12/12/2021 Marlene Toelke 82 Durand 12/12/2021 David German 70 Rockford 12/12/2021 Milton Lundquist 90 Rockford 12/12/2021 Jose Hernandez 81 Rockford 12/12/2021 Richard Schilling 84 Rockford 12/12/2021 Manuel Valdes 46 Rockford 12/12/2021 Gerald Schneeman 85 Loves Park 12/13/2021 Joanne Schraiber 89 Rockford 12/13/2021 Kevin Learn 65 Rockford 12/13/2021 Mary Fowler 77 Loves Park 12/13/2021

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CrosswordSAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS Theme: Winter Fun ARIES

ARIES

TAURUS

You’ll be in an excellent position to lead some major projects. You’ll also be inspi red to make a few drastic changes at work. Your significant other will be in credibly thoughtful and romantic this week. You’ll receive some good news about your health or that of a loved one. You’ll also see an unexpected increase in in come. What’s more, you’ll likely improve your worklife balance.

GEMINI

You’ll find yourself the focus of every one’s attention. You might also receive some form of recognition for your achie vements. This will be a source of immense pride and give you a confidence boost.

CANCER

You should keep an eye on what you eat during the holiday season and drink alcohol in moderation. You might expe rience an upset stomach this week.

LEO

You’ll have a lot of errands to run, and your phone won’t stop ringing. You might find yourself shuttling people around more than once. Your loved ones will start inviting you to parties as plans get underway.

VIRGO

You’ll have plenty of ideas for gifts and holiday parties. You’ll need to prepare a budget to assess their feasibility, how ever, so that you’re not tight on cash later. You’ll undoubtedly be very generous.

LIBRA

You’re a spontaneous person. When an idea comes to you, you can basically consider it done. You’ll feel a strong urge to get out of the house and socialize with friends. You’ll also get involved with a charitable cause.

SCORPIO Across 1. Rope fiber 5. Mai ____ 8. Russia’s Terrible one, e.g. 12. “What ____ Happened to B aby Jane?” 13. Tattled 14. Actress Reed 15. Internet share-able 16. Inwardly 1 7. B l a c k t r o p i c a l hardwood 18. *Winged impression in winter 20. Home of the Hawkeyes 21. Investigative report 22. Chicken or this? 23. Not dense 26. Early-day supercontinent 30. Afternoon shut-eye 31. Even though 34. Picture on a coat 35. Anti-seniors sentiment 37. Jean of Dadaism 38. Crewneck

If you have a big holiday celebration plan ned for this year, you’ll need to keep on top of the planning. Time will be in short supply, but you’ll be able to pull it off. In love, it’s the little things that ensure the longevity of a relationship. You’ll need to fly away from the nest to make great discoveries. The new year is coming up, and it’s already inspiring you to get a fresh start. By signing up for a few courses, you’ll open more doors for your future.

GEMINI

A special person or situation will move you. At work, you’ll find that any chan ges that arise will prove beneficial to you. If you’re single, you’ll be surprised to find love when you least expect it.

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You’ll regain your vitality as the shor test day of the year approaches. You’ll think up plenty of ways to break up your routine. You might even be able to arrange a short trip somewhere.

TAURUS

You want to live in harmony with the world. To do so, it may help to avoid checking the news or social media for a while, and instead let yourself be transported to a better world with a good book or TV show.

GEMINI

Your presence will be required to keep several people on task. You might also need to be in the middle of a crowd, which will make you uncomfortable. Cleaning up your social circle could be in order.

CANCER

LEO

You’ll be easy to get along with. You’re not afraid to take on projects at work, and you’ll agree to organize a few of the upcoming events. You’ll be worried about a conflict in the family. You’ll find yourself taking the lead at work while your boss takes a well earned vacation. This will have a positive impact on your career. If your relation ship is lacking affection, it could even tually cause your feelings to fade too.

VIRGO

You’ll be in the spotlight for one reason or another. In particular, you could save someone, if only by lending them a sympathetic ear. You’ll get recognition for all that you do.

LIBRA

You’ll spare no expense when it comes to gifts for your loved ones. You’re in a generous mood, and this will have a positive impact on your wellbeing. You’ll need to give a family project some more thought.

SCORPIO You might be annoyed by your work It’s not easy to maintain an interesting schedule this holiday season. With a alternative 5. Polynesian kingdomsocial life 38.when Typework of consonant is so demanding. bit of patience and determination, how 39.you’ll Half-man, 6 . T e n - p i You n need 40.toActors’ let loose,grp. so don’t hesitate ever, manage half-goat to pull some strings. to accept 40. Arm coverto show that you’re establishment 4 1an. invitation a . k . ato. go sout t rand i c tjoin You’ll also need in on a vegetarians few activities with loved ones. 42. Victoria Beckham 7. Bucolic poem driven. 8. *Ride on runners 44. Mature, as in fruit SAGITTARIUS 9. *Winter building 46. Like Silas of “The Da You’ll get your hands on some extra mo If you’re feeling on the verge of a burnout, moral standards material Vinci ney, and you’llCode” be sure to treat yourself. try45. to get some rest right away. If nothing Flying high 10. Tolstoy’s KareninaWhether 48.you’re Young Montague buying a property or else, this will give you a clearer picture 47. Often part of disguise 11. R&B Charles Decideyou’ll at the polls starting49. a business, finally get the of your future. You may want to em green light to financeof your project. 48. Queen-like 13. *Glittery decor 50. Jasmine “Aladdin” brace a more spiritual approach to life. 50. Wood file 14. Condescend 51. Turns blue litmus red 52. *____ ____ Plunge 19. Indian black tea CAPRICORN 52. #42 Across, once CAPRICORN You’ll challenge yourself to gather the It’s56. notSecret always stash easy to balance family 22. Nibble 5 3 . together C h e e sand e throw from whole family a big life57.and work. Time is in short supply, Damien’s prediction 23. Big mess party toNetherlands make up for last year. As an artist, so58. you’ll need to manage yours with Not at work 24. Like a Druid, e.g. you’ll have 54. plenty Contributions of inspiration toto draw great care. You’ll also be faced with25. a Celery, technicallyupon asthe youpoor create your own work. 59. Opposite of cation variety of unforeseen situations. 6 0 . A b b r e v i a t e d 26. *Snowman’s corn 55. Stink to high heaven AQUARIUS seconds cob accessory 56. *Arctic ____, snowAQUARIUS There’s an artist within you that will awa 61. Precedes stated rank 27. Are not mobile brand You’ll have the opportunity to plan a ken in a pretty spectacular way. If your 62.with Moon trip lovedpull ones. You’ll want to 2do8 . W e d d i n g head is in the clouds, write down any things differently for or thecocoa holidays, sosinger, be 63. *Like toddy e.g. ideas that come to mind so that you can sure to get started on the preparations. 6 4 . Tr an s-Sib er ian 29. Questioned bring them to life one day. Otherwise, You’ll finally discover your passion. Railroad city 32. *Snow_ _ _ _, they’ll be lost forever. ammunition PISCES Down 33. *”But I heard PISCES You’ll try to hide your sensitivity. How You’ll receive a whole host of invita 1. Shortens pants him exclaim, ____ tions, and you’ll be more than happy ever, your loved ones will be very sup 2. Like fair share portive if you’re not in the right statehe of drove out of to accept every one of them, even if 3 . Don’tS be h oafraid r t to show f oyour r emo sight...” mind. you feel like you’re a candle burning tions if you need to. Any changes that memorandum 36. *Winter walk- at both ends. Some rest will be nee arise will be for the better. ded when all’s said and done. 4. Antebellum ing aid

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You’ll find yourself doing all the plan ning for the holidays. At work, time is in short supply, and there are nume rous tasks to complete before the end of the year. Some friendships will re quire a lot more energy than others. You’ll want to trade the brutal winter weather for the feeling of warm sand beneath your feet and hot sun on your skin. Perhaps you’ll have the op portunity to discover a new approach to spirituality, such as by going on a pilgrimage.

VIRGO

You’re sensitive, so it won’t take much to get the waterworks going. Change is needed to regain your zest for life. A few celebrations will bring that smile back to your face, so don’t re fuse any invitations.

LIBRA

You can’t please everyone, despite your best efforts and any compromises you make. You’ll have to weigh the pros and cons, and you may need to roll out the red carpet in a few cases, at work or elsewhere.

SCORPIO

You’ll be efficient when it comes to fulfilling all your obligations, both at work and at home. You’ll be meticu lous, which will ensure that your home is perfectly decorated for the holidays.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll be placed on a pedestal after ha ving achieved something heroic and remarkable. You might get involved in volunteer work, which could be what garners you rewards and recognition.

CAPRICORN

You might have to change your holiday plans at the last minute. You may also need to rethink your decorations at home. A family member will require a bit of extra attention.

AQUARIUS

You might buy yourself a new car as a Christmas present. You have a lot of errands to run and shopping to get done. There will be a many small details to consider.

PISCES

You’ll spoil yourself and the whole fa mily for the holidays. There could also be a problem when it comes time to pay your bills. In your love life, you’ll find yourself in need of affection and pampering from your partner.

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Installation on a Complete LeafGuard System! DOES NOT INCLUDE COST OF MATERIAL. EXPIRES 12/31/2021.

• Seamless, one-piece system, keeps out leaves, debris & more. • Eliminates the risk of falling off a ladder to clean clogged gutters. • Durable, all-weather tested system. * Guaranteed not to clog for as long as you own your home, or we will clean your gutters for free. **Consumer Disclosure/Award Rules: All participants who attend an estimated 60-90 minute in-home product consultation will receive a $25 gift card. Retail value is $25. Offer sponsored by LeafGuard Holdings Inc. Limit one per household. Company procures, sells, and installs seamless gutter protection. This offer is valid for homeowners over 18 years of age. If married or involved with a life partner, both cohabitating persons must attend and complete presentation together. Participants must have a photo ID and be legally able to enter into a contract. The following persons are not eligible for this offer: employees of Company or afﬁliated companies or entities, their immediate family members, previous participants in a Company in-home consultation within the past 12 months and all current and former Company customers. Gift may not be extended, transferred, or substituted except that Company may substitute a gift of equal or greater value if it deems it necessary. Gift card will be mailed to the participant via ﬁrst class United States Mail or e-mailed within 30 days of receipt of the promotion form provided at presentation. Not valid in conjunction with any other promotion or discount of any kind. Offer not sponsored or promoted by Amazon and is subject to change without notice prior to reservation. See www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G7KXB4EYEHXZRUMA for gift card restrictions. Expires 12/31/21.