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State COVID Update

What to know as Illinois receives first COVID-19 vaccines

By Jerry Nowicki

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SPRINGFIELD – The first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration arrived in Illinois Monday, but officials said there’s still a need for social distancing, face coverings and other mitigations as a full rollout could take months.

While Gov. JB Pritzker hailed distribution of the vaccine, manufactured by the drug company Pfizer, as the “beginning of the end” of the pandemic, many questions are still unanswerable as to the timeline of distribution for future shipments and that of a second potential vaccine.

“Today marks only the beginning of the national vaccination rollout,” Pritzker said at his daily briefing Monday in Chicago.

“This week the very first recipients of the very first phase will receive their first of two doses of this COVID-19 vaccine. To put it in perspective, in total, Illinois will be receiving about 109,000 doses this week.

Nationally, there are approximately 24 million people who the (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) classifies as Phase 1A. Our destination is clear, but the road ahead will be long.”

Phase 1A of vaccine distribution includes health care workers and long-term care facility residents. Future recipients will be based on recommendations of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP. Pritzker and health officials said the vaccine has been developed at an “incredible pace,” but it has gone through the regulatory process “in a transparent manner under arguably the most public scrutiny of any vaccine candidate in human history.”

The CDC recommended the vaccine for all Americans 16 years of age and over. Those who have had severe allergic reactions to vaccines in the past should consult with their doctor about receiving the vaccine, per the recommendations.

“The CDC has also recommended that pregnant women have a discussion with their doctor weighing the risk of taking the vaccine, or waiting for more data on vaccine safety,” Pritzker said, noting there is no data as to how the vaccine would affect pregnant women.

The governor was joined by Dr. Michael Olson, a member of the state’s independent vaccine review board, which analyzed trial data regarding the vaccine’s effectiveness and side effects.

Olson, an assistant professor of medical microbiology at Southern Illinois University’s School of Medicine, said the review board included experts in immunology, epidemiology and infectious

disease among others.

“We have independently reviewed the available scientific data supporting the authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine,” he said. “We are in full agreement with the FDA authorization and CDC recommendation of the vaccine.”

The two-dose vaccine had an effectiveness rate of 95 percent among a study of 30,000 volunteers.

“Typically, local side effects were mild for redness in the arm,” he said. “Other side effects that were more systemic involved fatigue and headache, and those are most common in the younger subset of the population that was vaccinated, and they were a little bit stronger upon receiving the second dose.”

Olson said not all would have those side effects, which constitute an immune response to the vaccine.

The Pfizer vaccine – unlike the seasonal flu shot – does not contain the virus or viral material. Rather, it is an mRNA, or messenger RNA vaccine, which creates a piece of genetic code that instructs the cells to create proteins which trigger an immune response. The immune response produces antibodies that work to prevent infection, according to the CDC. Per the CDC, the mRNA “never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where our DNA (genetic material) is kept,” and the body breaks down mRNA soon after the material triggers the necessary immune reaction.

“Long-term side effects are unknown at this point in time, given the length of time that is available to study the vaccine.

The report was very careful to state that we have watched this for two months post-second vaccination and so the data at this point in time reflects what is currently known,” he said.

Olson said the vaccine development was expedited because research has long been underway for mRNA vaccines in flu studies and other studies, which had yielded promising results.

“But then there became a large need and demand, an influx of money, they were able to use trial sites that were already existing, and last but not least, there were volunteers and a pandemic going on,” he said.

The effectiveness of the vaccine could be judged because those in the study who were given a placebo came down with COVID-19 at a higher rate than those who were given the actual vaccine.

“So a question we often get is that ‘will you get the vaccine?’” he said. “And as an advisory committee, or as a workgroup, we would say, ‘Yes we will.’ And we will get that when it’s our turn.”

He added recipients cannot be infected with COVID-19 after receiving the vaccine and cannot spread the virus because they

have received the vaccine. It is not known if a vaccinated person can spread the virus if they are exposed to it in the community.

“This vaccine only provides a very small subset, or a small piece of one protein or just a part of the virus. And so as your body responds to it, there’s no way for a new virus to form, there’s no way for that to be passed on,” he said.

He said it is not yet clear how long the vaccine will be able to protect the recipient, as trials have only been ongoing for two months post-second dose.

The state announced earlier Monday approximately 43,000 doses of the vaccine were delivered to the state’s Strategic National Stockpile. Chicago also received a direct shipment from the federal government, while health departments in Cook, Lake, Madison and St. Clair counties will receive shipments this week as well, according to the governor’s office.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Ngozi Ezike said the state will track each dose of the vaccine in an existing state immunization registry, which vaccine providers must update in a timely manner.

“To be part of this vaccination effort for COVID, you have to have registered with that, signed off on all the agreements that you will follow ACIP guidance, that you will follow IDPH guidance, that you will log every single dose that’s given and give all the information on every recipient – name, address, date of birth, ethnicity data —all of that information has to be put in for every single person within 24 hours and uploaded into our system,” she said.

The system will allow the state to target the vaccine to underserved communities, according to Ezike.

“At the state level we will be able to see who has been immunized and which parts of the state where there’s more uptake of the immunization, which areas that maybe don’t have enough uptake,” she said, noting they can target education or outreach efforts based on the information.

Another vaccine, manufactured by the drug company Moderna, has also been submitted for FDA Emergency Use Authorization, but Pritzker said it is unclear how many of those doses would be received once it is authorized. Pritzker said he was hopeful the Moderna vaccine could be approved by next week.

“Starting next week with the potential FDA approval of the Moderna vaccine, Illinois will begin reserving portions of our weekly shipments for residents and staff of Illinois long-term care facilities,” Pritzker said. “The federal government is directing and managing that distribution, and those vaccinations through federal contracts with CVS and Walgreens.”

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Biden returns to Georgia as validator for Osso�, Warnock

BY BILL BARROW ASSOCIATED PRESS

ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans eager to cement GOP control of the U.S. Senate have branded Georgia’s Democratic candidates as puppets who would ensure a leftist takeover of the federal government if Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loe�er aren’t reelected.

Democrats believe they have a helpful counter to the exaggerated attacks on Jon Osso� and Raphael Warnock: Presidentelect Joe Biden, fresh o� the Electoral College confirming his victory.

The first Democratic presidential candidate to win Georgia since 1992, Biden will return to the state Tuesday to campaign alongside Osso� and Warnock ahead of the Jan. 5 runo� elections. The runoffs will determine which party controls the Senate and shape the legislative ambitions of Biden’s presidency.

They also will serve as an early test of Biden’s power as president-elect while President Donald Trump continues to fight the election results by falsely claiming widespread voter fraud — even though election officials across the country, including Republican leaders in Georgia, have confirmed the election was not marred by fraud.

Democrats see Biden, who campaigned as a mainstream unifying figure, as well suited to make his party’s case in Georgia, an emerging battleground where a Democratic victory statewide still requires plenty of support from moderates — and perhaps even Republicanleaning independents.

“The president-elect can motivate our base but also what we call the Biden coalition,” said Tharon Johnson, previously a senior adviser to Biden’s Georgia campaign. “That means the progressives, the liberals, the moderates — and I’d add some suburban Republicans and even some rural voters who might have gotten away from us before.”

Biden’s joint rally with Osso� and Warnock comes on the second day of early voting in Georgia and a day after the Electoral College cemented Biden’s victory over Trump, who has spent weeks telling his supporters that the election was rigged. Both parties see the Georgia contests as coin flips and have invested staggering sums that reflect the stakes.

A Biden aide said the president-elect will make a direct appeal to Georgians about what Senate control means, especially given the death toll and economic fallout from the surging coronavirus pandemic. Biden wants sweeping new economic aid for businesses, individ-

uals and state and local governments as COVID-19 cases rise, but Congress remains at an impasse. The aide spoke ahead of Biden’s remarks on condition of anonymity.

Biden’s campaign, together with the Democratic National Committee, has steered about $5 million to Democrats’ coordinated campaign in Georgia. The money is paying for about 50 campaign sta�ers, including many focused on suburbs and smaller cities where Biden surpassed usual Democratic tallies. The Biden campaign and the national party also have raised about $10 million directly for Osso� and Warnock.

But Biden’s biggest impact could be vouching for Osso� and Warnock. The general election results show why the two could benefit from riding Biden’s coattails.

Biden topped a l l ca nd idates on Georgia’s November ballot with nearly 2,475,000 votes, finishing about 12,000 ahead of Trump out of 5 million ballots cast. Perdue finished with about the same number of votes as Trump and led Osso� by about 88,000 votes, meaning Osso� ran about 100,000 votes behind Biden.

Warnock and Loe�er, meanwhile, led a special election that included more than 20 candidates. But both finished well behind their respective parties’ statewide pace. The runo�s are necessary because none of the Senate candidates surpassed the 50% threshold as required to win statewide o�ces in Georgia.

The record general election turnout — about 850,000 more presidential votes than in 2016 — demonstrated considerable enthusiasm across the spectrum.

And, certainly, Democrats’ decade-long organizing e�orts in Georgia, especially in the booming metropolitan areas around Atlanta, paid o�. But the gap between Biden and Osso� suggests Biden’s margin depended at least partly on moderates and even some conservatives, especially in the Atlanta suburbs, who simply did not like Trump. Republicans believe those kinds of voters are primed to back Perdue and Loe�er in the runo�.

As of Tuesday morning, a total of 482,250 ballots had been cast either absentee or in Monday’s early in-person voting.

Republicans need one more seat for a Senate majority. Democrats must sweep the runo�s to get a 50-50 Senate and make Vice President-elect Kamala Harris the tiebreaking vote.

Georgia Democratic chair Nikema Williams, a congresswoman-elect from Atlanta, pushed back on the idea that

Osso� and Warnock need Biden to have a path to victory. She framed the contests more about the distinctions between a Democratic and Republican Senate.

“I welcome my president-elect to Georgia,” Williams said, but “it’s not about appealing to one segment of voters.” Instead, she argued, the runo�s and Biden’s visit are about “appealing to all Georgians who want to see something di�erent” on the pandemic response and other issues.

Johnson, who worked on the Biden campaign, said it’s impossible to separate those issues from Biden himself.

In Biden’s fall campaign, Johnson said, “our first goal was to not let them label him as this left-wing, radical socialist.”

Now that he’s won, Johnson said, “Who better to explain exactly what these Senate seats mean and why he needs them to get things done?”

Warnock and Osso� have sco�ed at the “socialist” labels from Republicans.

Perdue and Loeff ler have claimed falsely that the two Democrats support single-payer health insurance that would abolish private health insurance and want to “defund the police.”

But because Osso� and Warnock have never held public o�ce and are still building their brands, it’s harder for them to o�er the kind of retort Biden made in August as Trump was hammering him as a leftist.

“Ask yourself,” Biden said, “do I look like a radical socialist with a soft spot for rioters? Really?”

Even some Republicans acknowledge the dynamics make Biden the ideal validator.

“He’s a k now n qu a nt it y,” s a id Republican Jack Kingston, a former congressman and Trump ally. “Voters know him, or even if they don’t really know him, they say, ‘Oh, Joe Biden. He’s been there a long time, hasn’t he?”

Kingston noted Georgia’s population growth and demographic shifts have favored Democrats, giving the party a larger liberal, urbanized base than it had just a decade ago. Biden, he said, knows how to tap that base without angering the middle.

“He’s been doing this for decades,” Kingston said. “He’ll give a nod to the liberals. He’ll give a nod to the mainstream. He knows what to say without embarrassing or alienating anybody.”

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Stocks climb on Wall Street, breaking a 4-day losing streak

BY STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE AND ALEX VEIGA ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stocks notched broad gains on Wall Street Tuesday as renewed optimism that Washington will deliver more aid to the struggling economy put investors in a buying mood.

The S&P 500 climbed 1.3%, snapping a four-day losing streak. Technology companies powered much of the rally, which helped push the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite to an all-time high. An index of small-company stocks also set a record high. Treasury yields rose.

Negotiations between Democrats and Republicans on another round of coronavirus relief have been dragging on for weeks. Fresh signs of cooperation Tuesday appeared to boost the market’s confidence that Washington can get past its partisan divide and hammer out a deal. A bipartisan

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“The most important thing is this idea of a fiscal stimulus package actually seeing some positive chance of being approved,” said Tom Martin, senior portfolio manager with Globalt Investments.

Also helping to steady the market were hopes for an improving economy next year as COVID-19 vaccines become widely distributed. A vaccine candidate developed by Moderna and the National Institutes of Health may be on the cusp of regulatory approval after the Food and Drug Administration said its preliminary analysis confirmed its safety and e�ectiveness. It would join the nation’s first vaccine, which just began rolling out. Hundreds of hospital and health care facilities will get their first shipments Tuesday of the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.

The S&P 500 rose 47.13 points to 3,694.62.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 337.76 points, or 1.1%, to 30,199.31. The Nasdaq climbed 155.02 points, or 1.3%, to 12,595.06. That eclipsed the index’s last all-time high set a week ago.

About 90% of the companies in the benchmark S&P 500 notched gains, led by technology, financial and health care stocks.

Small-company stocks did especially well, a sign that investors are feeling more optimistic about prospects for the economy.

The Russell 2000 index picked up 45.91 points, or 2.4%, to 1,959.76, a record high.

The Russell 2000 trailed the broader market for most of this year as investors bet that larger companies, especially Big Tech stocks, would be better suited to weather the economic fallout from the pandemic.

Now it’s up 17.5% for the year, while the S&P 500 is up 13.4%.

“Nobody wanted to reverse that trade until you started to be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and that happened when we started getting some real vaccine news that was positive,” Martin said.

Another big gain for Apple also helped to lift Wall Street. It’s the most influential stock in the S&P 500 because of the company’s massive market value, and it rose 5% after a report from Japan’s Nikkei said it may produce more iPhones in the first half of 2021 than analysts had been expecting.

Much of the market’s focus remains on Washington, though, where a deep partisan divide has kept Congress from delivering another dose of financial support for the economy. Economists and investors have

been clamoring for more aid for jobless workers and hard-hit industries, among other things, particularly as surging coronavirus counts pummel the economy again.

The number of U.S. workers applying for unemployment benefits is back on the rise, as governments around the country and world bring back varying degrees of restrictions on businesses. Even without lockdown orders, the fear is that the rising number of deaths will keep customers away from businesses.

Another round of financial support from Washington could help carry the economy through what’s expected to be a bleak winter, before vaccines help things get closer to normal next year.

Worries about the worsening pandemic and stop-and-start talks in Washington about support for the economy have made the market shaky in recent weeks. It earlier surged through November on hopes for

coming COVID-19 vaccines and relief that the U.S. presidential election ended with a clear winner, Democrat Joe Biden. The electoral college confirmed Biden’s victory on Monday.

Still, the S&P 500 remains near its record set a week ago. Massive e�orts by the Federal Reserve have provided another huge underpinning, and the central bank begins its last policy meeting of the year on Tuesday. It will announce its decision on Wednesday after already cutting shortterm interest rates to nearly zero and indicating it will keep them there for a while even if inflation rises above its target of 2%.

European markets mostly rose, while Asian markets ended mostly lower.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 0.91% from 0.88% late Monday.

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After a punishing fall that left hospitals struggling, some Midwestern states are seeing a decline in new coronavirus cases.

But the signs of improvement are offset by the infection’s accelerating spread on both coasts.

States including Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Nebraska have seen decreases in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 over the past couple of weeks. All, however, are still experiencing an alarming number of deaths and hospitalizations because of the earlier surge of cases.

With winter weather driving people indoors, where the virus spreads more easily, there’s no guarantee the improving dynamic can be maintained, doctors and public health officials say.

“We have a vaccine rolling out, but that doesn’t change the overall picture,” Dr. James Lawler with the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Global Center for Health Security told the Omaha WorldHerald. “Things could still turn south pretty easily.”

But he and others are encouraged by the figures. In Iowa, for example, the number of new virus cases reported daily has declined over the past two weeks from nearly 1,800 to about 1,250. In Nebraska, it has gone from about 1,800 a day to a little under 1,300.

“I am fingers crossed right now,” said Dr. Stacey Marlow, an emergency room physician at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. “The COVID patients that I am seeing are very, very sick. But there are ... less of them.”

Deaths from the virus in Iowa have continued to rise sharply, to an average of 79 a day, up from 28 two weeks ago.

The hope, of course, is that the drop in infections will translate into a decline in deaths, but that could take a few weeks.

Many of those now dying of COVID-19 may have been infected weeks ago.

Nationwide, the death toll has topped 300,000, with more than 16 million confirmed infections. On average, the U.S. is seeing about 2,400 deaths and over 215,000 new cases per day. An influential model from the University of Washington says deaths could total 502,000 by April 1, even with a vaccine.

Lawler said more Nebraska residents appear to be following warnings to limit

dining out and wear masks in public. It helps that a number of Nebraska cities recently passed mask mandates, he said.

But he said it’s important for Nebraskans to remain vigilant about maintaining social distancing as they wait for vaccines to become widely available in the spring.

In a call with governors this week, White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Deborah Birx said the progress in Midwestern states is being offset by a “deteriorating situation” on both coasts.

Nationwide, the number of people in the hospital with the virus has hit an all-time high of more than 110,000, according to the COVID Tracking Project.

In California, for example, the supply of beds in intensive care units is dwindling as new cases average more than 30,000 a day.

“We have reached case counts that exceed all previous records,” said Van Do-Reynoso, Santa Barbara County public health director. “It is imperative that each individual take action now and stay home.

We are reaching a point where we can see on the horizon our health care system being overrun.”

In New York City, officials halted indoor dining at restaurants Monday as the number of infections continued to climb.

State and city officials have warned that a broader shutdown might be necessary if things keep getting worse.

“We cannot let this virus keep growing, especially at a moment where we are finally getting the vaccine and can turn the corner,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

About 370 coronavirus patients were in intensive care in the city this week, triple the number of a month ago, but a fraction of the more than 3,100 patients who filled ICUs in April.

In New Jersey, a rise in new cases from about 4,000 a day at the end of November to an average of 4,900 has raised concerns among officials and health providers. But the dynamic is very different from the crisis of last spring.

“People do still continue to die from the disease but certainly not in the kinds of numbers that we were seeing back then,” said Dr. John Bonamo, chief medical and quality officer at RWJ Barnabas Health, a large hospital operator in the state.

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Deciphering vegetable seed catalogs: part 1

BY GRANT MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR

It seems like odd as the 2020 growing season has just ended and yet, the 2021 vegetable seed catalogs have started to arrive. In the last week, I’ve received three di�erent catalogs. I fully expect more to come in the next couple of weeks.

In 2020, University of Illinois Extension received many phone calls and emails from new and beginning vegetable growers needing assistance. Many homeowners and backyard growers were starting a garden that season for the first time or reawakening a dormant vegetable garden.

What then occurred was many home and garden centers and seed companies were sold out of particular varieties. While you do have some time to select your varieties, we fully expect the 2021 growing season to be similar to last summer. Consider now a good time to begin selecting what you will plant in your summer vegetable garden.

One of the main benefits with seed catalogs are the photos and descriptions.

You can sometimes find many di�erent colors, shapes, uses, and textures for the vegetables you want to grow. Some seed catalogs will have live vegetable plants, seed potatoes, perennial plants, and fruit

trees available for purchase. Shipping can be expensive for some of these though.

Seed selection should be based on a couple of decisions. If you have any seed packets from 2020 (and probably 2019), these will most likely still be good for you to use in your growing area in 2021 if they’ve been store properly. Not all seeds need to be started indoors and many will be direct seeded in the garden around the last frost in our area. Of those that need to be started indoors like tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, and others, they would benefit greatly with a seed starting kit as they’ll need to be started 6 to 8 weeks before planting in the

garden. A seed starting kit usually include a heat mat, tray, and light source.

Consider both your current and future growing area. You may find that purchasing a seed packet may not make the most sense for your growing needs and you might be better o� purchasing plants from a home and garden center. If you only have space for 3-4 tomato plants, a seed packet of 50 seeds that need to be started indoors may not be the right decision.

Next week, I’ll talk more about seed catalogs and what else to consider and look for.

Grant is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension.

conclusion that the standard of living for the majority of the population is expected to shrink.

With the increased energy costs of securing unconventional sources of oil combined with the drop in demand for oil and its price it is increasingly di�cult for oil companies to profit from securing additional oil.

While the oil industry needs higher prices to produce the oil, economically stressed consumers need lower prices to a�ord to

buy it. While previous concerns for peak oil were overcome, it remains to be seen if it will occur. But given the uncertainties in the oil market, interest in renewable energy sources has increased.

As the installation of renewable energy sources has increased so have the concerns regarding its potential to power the global economy by 2050 in order to stay below 2°C. Our next article will cover some of those concerns.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Oil and economics

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL CONTRIBUTORS

The world was ill prepared for the arrival of the coronavirus and continues to struggle with its presence and its consequences. Many people are tired of the lockdown and long to return to former times without masks, social distancing and other impediments to normal social interactions.

Even if more normal social relations prevail the economic situation in which we find ourselves is dire. Wealth is increasingly concentrated. National debt is at an all-time high and world economic growth from 1999 through 2019 has averaged 3.2%.

As pointed out by Tim Morgan, each dollar of reported growth relied on $3.00 of new debt. Additional debt was accumulated when the stimulus package was added to deal with the economic impacts of the coronavirus.

As explained by Gary Denham the response to the economic crash of 2008 was a dramatic drop in investment income.

After the crash interest rates fell below 1% enabling marginal businesses and households to survive. The low interest rates adversely impacted pensions and insurance company margins which need returns of 5% or more to meet their obligations.

Hydraulic fracking for oil and gas benefitted from the low interest rates. Investors

seeking investment opportunities poured billions of dollars into fracking and lost substantial amounts of money in the process. While oil output rose, the wells are very short lived and require continuous drilling to maintain production.

The presence of fracking temporarily silenced concerns about peak oil and its consequences for society. The revised concern for peak oil makes the case that all sources of oil - conventional, fracked and tar sands - peaked in 2018. The declaration that oil peaked in 2018 is based on the observation that in 2019 there was no month when oil extraction exceeded that which occurred in November of 2018. Art Berman, noted energy analyst, believes that neither the oil supply nor oil demand will ever return to 2018 levels.

Berman points out that from 2009 to 2019 83% of the growth in world oil production was from U.S. tight oil with deep water and tar sands production accounting for another 23%. During this time conventional oil production declined by 9%.

The arrival of the pandemic has focused attention on it, not on the implications of peak oil. With lockdowns the demand for oil dramatically dropped as the economy fell and the price of oil fell along with it. As it takes more energy to secure remaining unconventional oil, less energy is available to power the entire economy leading to the

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Public Notices n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Rockford Housing Authority’s Draft Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program Plan and Application Package The Rockford Housing Authority (RHA) invites residents, voucher holders, partners and community members to comment on our draft MTW Plan and Application Package on December 18, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. This public hearing will be held online and by telephone as a virtual meeting through Zoom at 1-312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 84153055877; Passcode: 195574.

A copy of the drafted plan and application are available for review on the Rockford Housing Authority website at www.rockfordha. org. We will receive comments regarding the draft MTW Plan and Application Package during a 30-day public comment period beginning December 8, 2020 through January 8, 2021. All comments are due by 3:00 p.m. on 1/8/2021, in writing to: “Plan comments” – RHA, 223 S. Winnebago St. Rockford, IL 61102; by FAX to (815) 489-8505; by email to: ewoosley@rockfordha. org; or at the scheduled Public Hearing.

20391R TRRT 12/16 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (MINOR CHILDREN) Request of: JANINA I. MICHEL TO CHANGE NAMES OF MINOR CHILDREN Case Number 2020 MR 704 There will be a court date on

my Request for Name Change (Minor Children) for these children: Alijah J. Enochs to the new name of: Alijah J. Michel.

The court date will be held: on January 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Janina I. Michel Janina I. Michel 20382R TRRT 12/23 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

CAROLYN M. BERGLUND AKA CAROLYN BERGLUND; STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 650 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 7, 2021 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 134 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF PANORAMA VALLEY SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS

RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 40 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 16-03-126-013.

Commonly known as 6474 Graydon Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109.

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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. F19100200 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3160606 P20362R TRRT 12/16 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE BAGLEY, Deceased.

Case No. 2020-P-59 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Robert Lee Bagley of Loves Park, Illinois. Letters of office

were issued on March 11, 2020, to Joyce Bagley 807 River Lane Loves Park, Illinois 61111 whose attorney is Attorney Patrick Adams 2929 N. Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court or with representative, or both, on or before June 2, 2021, which date is not less than six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within three (3) months form the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed within that period is 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 any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it is filed.

JOYCE BAGLEY, Administrator

By Attorney Patrick J. Adams, Attorney for Administrator Prepared by: Attorney Patrick Adams 2929 N. Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 815-540-7280 20371R TRRT 12/16 n n n IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WAPELLO COUNTY Juvenile Division IN THE INTEREST OF THEO WAYNE RUPE, Minor child, UPON THE PETITION OF: KATIE JO RUPE,

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Case No.: 2020-P-101 NOTICE TO CREDITORS YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED of the death of Romana Layng on October 18, 2019. You are further notified that Attorney Sharon Rudy, of 405 W. State Street , Rockford, Illinois was appointed Administrator on March 16, 2020. Claims in this estate must be filed with the legal representative whose name and address appear below within six months of the date of publication or three months after the date of this notice, whichever is later. Claims also may be filed with the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claim forms and information regarding the filing of claims may be obtained from the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois. The phone number for the probate clerk is (815) 319-4555 You may wish to consult with an attorney regarding the filing of claims in a probate estate. The attorney listed below is the Administrator of the Estate and will not be able to advise you on whether it necessary for you to file a claim in the estate.

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BY: /s/ Sharon R. Rudy Attorney Sharon R. Rudy, P.C., #6183356 Administrator 405 W. State Street Rockford, Illinois 61101 (815) 962-1910 service@sharonrudylaw.com 20384R TRRT 12/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: NOVA MARTIN, Petitioner, vs.

KITSON MARTIN, Respondent.

Case No. 2020-D-597 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Kitson Martin that Petitioner Nova Martin 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, 2021, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Nova Martin, Petitioner 20383R TRRT 12/23 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a food establishment – truck business in said County and State under the name of Das Überessen Haus at the following post office addresses: 3303 Liberty Dr., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true

and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tammy Helton; Michael Helton SIGNED: Tammy Helton 11/19/20 SIGNED: Michael Helton 11/19/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of November, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Maria Pinedo, Deputy Clerk 20386R TRRT 12/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: SHALEENE RODGERS MCCLUGGAGE, Petitioner, vs.

MIKE MCCLUGGAGE, Respondent.

Case No. 2020-D-626 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Mike Mccluggage that Petitioner Shaleene Rodgers Mccluggage 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 4, 2021, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Shaleene Rodgers Mccluggage, Petitioner 20370R TRRT 12/16

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n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ESPERANZA ALMARAZ GALLARDO, Petitioner, vs.

JUAN GALLARDO PLANCARTE, Respondent.

Case No. 2020-D-659 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Juan Gallardo Plancarte that Petitioner Esperanza Almaraz Gallardo 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 19, 2021, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Esperanza Almaraz Gallardo, Petitioner 20392R TRRT 12/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ANNA MARIE CHARLENE PORTENIER, Petitioner, vs.

CORWIN DALE PORTENIER, Respondent.

Case No. 2020-D-425 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Corwin Dale Portenier that Petitioner Anna Marie Charlene Portenier 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 19, 2021, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Anna Marie Charlene Portenier, Petitioner 20393R TRRT 12/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: ANA MARLENNE MANRIQUEZ RODRIGUEZ Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-860 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Ana Marlenne Manriquez Rodriguez to the new name of: Ana Marlenne Herrera Rodriguez.

The court date will be held: on February 10, 2021 at 9:45 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # Zoom # 810 3128 1604. /s/ Ana Marlenne Manriquez Rodriguez Current Name 20394R TRRT 12/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: YAJAIRA MANRIQUEZ RODRIGUEZ Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-861 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Yajaira Manriquez Rodriguez to the new name of: Yajaira Herrera Rodriguez.

The court date will be held: on February 10, 2021 at 9:45 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom

# Zoom # 824 2816 7099. /s/ Yajaira Herrera Rodriguez Current Name 20395R TRRT 12/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY – IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E. BABCOCK, Deceased.

Case No. 2020-P-512 Date Will Filed: November 23, 2020 Will Number 2020-W-764 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THAT THE ESTATE OF MARY E. BABCOCK HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO PROBATE Notice is given to creditors of the death of MARY E. BABCOCK on October 26, 2020. Letters of Office were issued on December 9, 2020 to Tamara J. Maurer of 1302 Beechwood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546 as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Mark C. Johnson, 321 W. State Street, Suite 301, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County located at 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the represenative, or both, on or before June 16, 2021, the date six months from the date of first publication on December 16, 2020, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the represenative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of the claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the represenative and the represenative’s attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Tamara J. Maurer, Independent Administrator Prepared By: Mark C. Johnson ARDC No. 6211240 Attorney for Petitioner 321 W. State Street, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 20396R TRRT 12/30 n n n CRASH1 Collision Center 7120 Colosseum Dr. Rockford, IL 61107 815-394-1111 NOTICE OF MECHANIC’S LIEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, January 11th, 2021 @ 3:00 pm, a sale will be held at CRASH1 Collision Center, 7120 Colosseum Dr., Rockford, IL 61107, to sell the following article for labor, services, skill, or material expended upon and/or for storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following designated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice.

Registered Owner: Deonta J. Scott Lienholder: Credit Acceptance Corporation Make: Chevrolet Model: Malibu Year: 2015 Vin#: 1G11B5SL4FF297954 Amount Owed $14,100.00 20397R TRRT 12/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: AMANDA ELIZABETH SHADDEN Current Name Case Number 2020-MR-0000717 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Amanda Elizabeth Shadden

to the new name of: Amanda Elizabeth Malapanes Shadden.

The court date will be held: on February 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #426. /s/ Amanda Elizabeth Shadden Current Name 20398R TRRT 12/30 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 Gayle Marie Swanson, Deceased.

NO. 2020 P 507 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Gayle Marie Swanson. Letters of Office were issued on December 8, 2020, to David A. Swanson, 2420 Shady Lane, Rockford, Illinois 61107, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is William A. Reilly II of Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Suite 2D, Rockford, Illinois, 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 16, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required

by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division, at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representative and to his attorney within ten days after they have been filed.

DATED: December 15, 2020 David A. Swanson, Independent Administrator William A. Reilly II #6186140 Reilly Law Offices 6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 316-8540 WReilly@Reilly-lawoffices.com 20399R TRRT 12/30 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: HENRY F. JOHNSON, Deceased.

Case No. 2020-P-499 Date Will Filed: 11/04/2020 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of HENRY F. JOHNSON. Letters of Office were issued on November 30, 2020, to Shirley M. D. Johnson, whose address is 663 Betsy Ross Lane, Rockton, Illinois 61072, as the Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Ryan T. Straw, Reno & Zahm LLP, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims may be filed on or before June 16, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to 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 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, with the Independent Executor, or both.

Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorney for the estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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

Dated this 9th day of December, 2020.

RENO & ZAHM LLP By: /s/ Ryan T. Straw Ryan T. Straw, Attorney for Shirley M. D. Johnson, Independent Executor Ryan T. Straw (#06297723) RENO & ZAHM LLP 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 rts@renozahm.com 20400R TRRT 12/30 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: JAMES A. TILMON, JR., Deceased.

Case No. 2020 P 440 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JAMES A. TILMON, JR.. Letters of Office were issued on November 4, 2020, to Laurie Tilmon, who is the legal Administrator of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is McDOUGALL & WINZELER, P.C., 127 North Wyman Street, Suite 200, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 16, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: December 16, 2020 Laurie Tilmon, Executor, By:Dennis M. McDougall Dennis M. McDougall, #6216516 McDougall & Winzeler, P.C. 127 North Wyman Street, Suite 200 Rockford, IL 61101 P: (815) 977-5211 F: (815) 977-5694 Dennis@McDougall-Winzelerlaw.com Law@McDougall-Winzelerlaw. com 20401R TRRT 12/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NOTICE OF ADOPTION BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE ADOPTION OF: BABY GIRL GOECKS (Jeanetta Grace Corine Goecks), A female child, and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

ADOPTION NO: 2020-AD-135 TO: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named BABY GIRL GOECKS (Jeanetta Grace Corine Goecks); NOW THEREFORE unless you, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your answer to the Petition in said suit, or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 103 in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 23rd day of January 2021, a default may be entered against you at any time following that day, and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated: December 14, 2020, Rockford, Illinois.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court BRIAN K. LARKIN One Court Place - Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 815/964-4601 Attorney for Petitioners.

20402R TRRT 12/30 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a General Repair Service business in said County and State under the name of Speedy Auto Care at the following post office addresses: 222 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: Victor Ballesteros SIGNED: Victor Ballesteros 12/8/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of December, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 20403R TRRT 12/30 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 book publishing business in said County and State under the name of Eight-One-Five Publishing at the following post office addresses: 4630 Newburg Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brendan Noble SIGNED: Brendan Noble 12/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of December, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Angela Reina, Deputy Clerk 20404R TRRT 12/30 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 nail salon business in said County and State under the name of Nails by Raquel Reyes at the following post office addresses: 1927 Loomis St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Raquel Reyes SIGNED: Raquel Reyes 12/9/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of December, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Pamela Johnson, Deputy Clerk 20405R TRRT 12/30 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 Original name: Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ, name change to Pebble Creek Pentecostal Church business in said County and State under the name of Pebble Creek Pentecostal Church at the following post office addresses: 5550 Windsor Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Wesley C. Poe (pastor); Violet Mary S. Sawyer (chairman of board) SIGNED: Wesley C. Poe 12/8/20 SIGNED: Violet Mary S. Sawyer 12/8/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of December, A.D. 2020.

Deborah A. Bergeson, Notary Public My Commission Expires 5/22/23 20406R TRRT 12/30 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 medical practice business in said County and State under the name of Lenox Healthcare for Women at the following post office addresses: 1235 N. Mulford Rd., Suite 200, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jack W. Lenox SIGNED: Jack W. Lenox 12/10/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of December, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20407R TRRT 12/30 n n n MORE AADDITIONAL STORAGE 7327 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-282-8400 AADDITIONAL STORAGE 7329 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-282-8400 NOTICE OF SALE The personal property stored by: Stephanie Matheson (B18) located at 7327 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park, Illinois, a self-storage facility, shall be sold on or after 1/1/2021, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon.

If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes household goods and many personal items.

The personal property stored by: Patricia Thompson (AS12) located at 7329 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park, Illinois, a self-storage facility, shall be sold on or after 1/1/2021, to enforce the owner’s lien thereon.

If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes household goods and many personal items.

20408R TRRT 12/23 n n n Machesney Mini Warehouses 11330 North Second St. Machesney Park, IL 61115 815-282-8400 NOTICE OF SALE The personal property stored by: Dan Gains (#88) located at 11330 North Second St., Machesney Park, Illinois, a self-storage facility, shall be sold on or after 1/1/2021 to enforce the owner’s lien thereon. If not sold, the property will be otherwise disposed of. Property includes household goods and many personal items.

20409R TRRT 12/23 n n n TAX DEED NO: 2020 TX 219 FILED: 12/2/2020 Andrea D. Hamberlin, 519 Furman Street, Rockford, IL 61101 Unknown Owners, Occupants, and Interest Holders

TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 29, 2018 Certificate No. 201700733 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2017 THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 519 Furman Street, Rockford, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No. 11-15-380-003 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 29, 2021.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 29, 2021.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois on May 28, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 412. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 29, 2021 by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk: ADDRESS: Winnebago County Clerk’s Office, 404 Elm Street, Room 101, Rockford, IL 61101 TELEPHONE:815-319-4253 Zurmavar, LLC XV, Petitioner By:/s/ J. Thomas Witek, Manager Purchaser Dated 12/7/2020 20385R TRRT 12/23 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ADRIAN S. ZUBIATE ESPARZA, Petitioner, vs.

MARIA LORENA MUNOZ RODRIGUEZ, Respondent.

Case No. 2020-D-793 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Maria Lorena Munoz Rodriguez that Petitioner Adrian S. Zubiate Esparza 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 4, 2021, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Adrian S. Zubiate Esparza, Petitioner 20369R TRRT 12/16 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: PATRICIA A. MANDERA, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2020 P 474 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of PATRICIA A. MANDERA. Letters of Office were issued on December 2, 2020 to Kelly Benjamin, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Mark D. Brynteson, Crosby Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 9, 2021 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or

delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Mark D. Brynteson Mark D. Brynteson Attorney for Executor Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Mark D. Brynteson 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 20381R TRRT 12/23 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Kenny Bradley, DECEASED 20 P 502 Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of Office were issued to Sandra Patterson, 5211 Village Court, Rockford, Illinois 61105, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is Jacqueline Kanter, Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz, 60 West Randolph Street, 4th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

Notice is given to LaQuela Simmons, Tiffany Queen, Ella Patterson, Napolean Patterson, Alexis Patterson, Antonio Allen, Amber Allen, Shatana Goodlow, James Patterson, Jr., D’Angelo Patterson and D’Andre Patterson, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addresses were not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on December 7, 2020, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before June 16, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of 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.

Jacqueline Kanter Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz (6302480) 60 West Randolph Street, 4th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312)782-2525 I3161228 P20390R TRRT 12/30

December 16, 2020 The Rock River Times. n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS TRUIST BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO SUNTRUST BANK, PLAINTIFF, VS. ALLIE ANDERSON; ALEXANDRA K ANDERSON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JESSICA R ANDERSON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; TIM MILLER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, JESSICA R ANDERSON, DEFENDANTS. NO. 19 CH 0000779 2922 HILLSIDE COURT ROCKFORD, IL 61108 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JESSICA R ANDERSON, IF ANY UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PART OF LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RAINBOW RIDGE NO. 2 TOWN OF GUILFORD, BEING A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 17 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUN-

TY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8) AT A POINT SIXTY AND SEVENTEEN HUNDREDTHS (60.17) FEET MEASURED ON A STRAIGHT LINE FROM THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8); THENCE NORTHERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT IN THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8) DISTANT TWENTY-SIX AND SIXTY-SEVEN HUNDREDTHS (26.67) FEET WESTERLY FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8); THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8) TWENTY-SIX AND SIXTY-SEVEN HUNDREDTHS (26.67) FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8); THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8) TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8) TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 2922 Hillside Court Rockford, IL 61108 and which said Mortgage was made by, Jessica R Anderson Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a nominee for 1st STEP MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200800850075; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff, vs. CAROLYN M. BERGLUND AKA CAROLYN BERGLUND; STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 650 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 7, 2021 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-03-126-013.

Commonly known as 6474 Graydon Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family res-

or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before January 4, 2021, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE

BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. E-filing is now mandatory with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider.

If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/faq/ gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office. If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinoislegalaid.org.

If you are unable to pay your court fees, you can apply for a fee waiver. For information about defending yourself in a court case (including filing an appearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinoislegalaid. org. You can also ask your local circuit clerk’s office for a fee waiver application.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 20-03233il I3160676 P20363R TRRT 12/16 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS PINGORA LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PHILLIP J. ELLISON AKA PHILLIP ELLISON; WINNEBAGO COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT; BRUCE ELLISON; TERI ANN ELLISON; SHERRY ZACK SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR PHILLIP J. ELLISON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 662 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 7, 2021 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT NINETY-SEVEN (97) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GREENRIDGE ESTATES PLAT NO. 1 OF PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 19-43-2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 107 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 16-19-152-002.

Commonly known as 6350 Field Stone Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61109.

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

idence. 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. F19100200 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3160606 P20362R TRRT 12/16 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. F19100089 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3160607 P20364R TRRT 12/16 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Janitorial Purity business in said County and State under the name of Purity at the following post office addresses: 2705 Holmes St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Darnell McCord SIGNED: Darnell McCord 8/27/20 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of August, A.D. 2020.

Lori Gummow, County Clerk Thalia Gallardo, Deputy Clerk 20368R TRRT 12/16 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROLF-GUENTHER KURT FORTEMS, a/k/a GUENTER FORTEMS, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2020-P-476 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of

ROLF-GUENTER KURT FORTEMS a/k/a GUENTER FORTEMS, Letters of Office were issued on November 13, 2020, to GREGORY MEIMERS, 5125 Burning Tree Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is PETER A. SAVITSKI, 838 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 2, 2021, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: November 19, 2020 GREGORY MEIMERS Administrator Attorney Peter A. Savitski 838 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 963-0370 pas-law@sbcglobal.net 20349R TRRT 12/16 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: JOHN ANTHONY GRZELAK, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2020 P 471 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JOHN ANTHONY GRZELAK. Letters of Office were issued

WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS PINGORA LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PHILLIP J. ELLISON AKA PHILLIP ELLISON; WINNEBAGO COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT; BRUCE ELLISON; TERI ANN ELLISON; SHERRY ZACK SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR PHILLIP J. ELLISON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 662 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 7, 2021 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-19-152-002.

Commonly known as 6350 Field Stone Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61109.

on December 2, 2020 to John Alan Grzelak, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Mark D. Brynteson, Crosby Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 9, 2021 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Mark D. Brynteson Mark D. Brynteson Attorney for Executor Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Mark D. Brynteson 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 20380R TRRT 12/23 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Eugene Washington, DECEASED 20 P 430 Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of Office were issued to Bettye Jackson, 2524 Clover Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61102, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is Colleen McNulty,

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Garofalo Law Group, 161 North Clark Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

Notice is given to Norma Washington, Heir of the Decedent whose name or address was not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on October 27, 2020, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before June 2, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of 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.

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LEO, VIRGO AND LIBRA

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

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Death Notices Leland Hudgin 79 Loves Park 12/7/2020 Mary Meyer 95 Loves Park 12/7/2020 Wendy Hacker 47 Rockford 12/7/2020 James Cowan 71 Rockford 12/7/2020 Lewis Blaising 78 Rockford 12/7/2020 Ricardo Jimenez-DeAlba 78 Rock ford 12/7/2020 Linda Jackson 68 Rockford 12/7/2020 Eleanor Rogers 104 Rockford 12/7/2020 Dorothy Pruka 81 Rockford 12/7/2020 Ellen Shultz 30 Rockford 12/7/2020 Michael Weldon 70 Rockford 12/7/2020 Ronald Grimm 70 Rockford 12/7/2020 Susie Hudson 59 Rockford 12/7/2020 Jerry Hubble 81 Rockton 12/8/2020 Christopher Pawlak 54 Rockford 12/8/2020 Jeffrey Lind 65 Rockford 12/8/2020 Marcia Spiess 90 Rockford 12/8/2020 Kenneth Henson 63 Rockford 12/8/2020 Ruben Betance-Lopez 69 Rockford 12/8/2020 Eric Peterson 50 Rockford 12/8/2020 Elroy Swope 90 Rockford 12/8/2020 Susanne West 59 Rockford 12/8/2020 Hazel Black 87 Rockton 12/8/2020 Suryaben Patel 61 Loves Park 12/8/2020 William Leneave 90 Rockford 12/8/2020 Gretchen Ericson 73 Rockford 12/9/2020 Sophia Habachuk 84 Rockford 12/9/2020 Robert Locke 57 Rockford 12/9/2020 Joyce Allen 81 Rockford 12/9/2020 Fr. Thomas Brady 93 Rockford 12/9/2020 Jose Seferino Camacho Huerta 66 Rockford 12/9/2020 Judith Farrellbooth 87 Rockford 12/9/2020 Wayne Stern 86 Rockford 12/9/2020 Ladislao Romero 86 Rockford 12/9/2020 Jeffrey Kuehne 64 Rockford 12/9/2020 Bobbie Bullock 81 Rockford 12/9/2020 Rita Zalud 85 Rockford 12/9/2020 Jeannie Manalli 74 Rockford 12/9/2020 Alice Davidson 81 Rockford 12/9/2020 Kent Hinerichsen 57 Machesney Park 12/10/2020 Jeraldine Clark 77 Rockford 12/10/2020 Demaine Yuvawn Brown 92 Rock ton 12/10/2020 Nancy Hall 85 Loves Park 12/10/2020 Larry Weber 79 Rockford 12/10/2020 Jimmy Hastings 77 Rockford 12/10/2020 Nancy Dust 69 Rockford 12/10/2020 Joseph Schiller 83 Rockford 12/10/2020 Gertrude Johnson 106 Rockford 12/10/2020 Robert Mcnamara 92 Rockford 12/10/2020 John Rudden 81 Rockford 12/10/2020 Debra Ehle 51 Rockford 12/10/2020 Rangamma Koneru 92 Rockford 12/11/2020 Corinne Olson 88 Rockford 12/11/2020 Patrick Walsh 78 Rockford 12/11/2020 Vernette Dittmer 92 Rockford 12/11/2020 Herbert Greenlee 93 Rockford 12/11/2020 James Robinson 80 Rockford 12/11/2020 Melissa Nixon 70 Rockford 12/11/2020 Claudette Christensen 81 Loves Park 12/11/2020 Joyce Blanchard 90 Loves Park 12/11/2020 Judy Scott-Hofstrom 72 Rockton 12/12/2020 Robert Davidson 83 Loves Park 12/12/2020 Roger Seaworth 86 Rockford 12/12/2020 Bradley Carpenter 69 Rockford 12/12/2020 Amy Nieman 104 Rockford 12/12/2020 Kenneth Hollenbach 85 South Beloit 12/12/2020 Thomas Strawbridge 68 Rockford 12/12/2020 Barbara McWillams 75 Rockford 12/12/2020 John Dahlberg 73 Rockford 12/12/2020 Kevin Smith 62 Rockford 12/12/2020 Glenn Mummert 93 Rockford 12/12/2020 Antoinette Wontor 85 Rockford 12/12/2020 Barry Johnson 77 Rockford 12/12/2020 Russell Allen 64 Rockford 12/12/2020 Kay Boyd 86 Rockford 12/12/2020 Barbara Lowry 82 Rockford 12/12/2020 Karen Dunn 72 Rockford 12/13/2020 William Renton 49 Rockford 12/13/2020 Davis Glessner 84 Rockton 12/13/2020 Zelma Smith 76 Rockford 12/13/2020 Harold Gustafson 95 Rockford 12/13/2020 Inez Hoelzel 91 Rockford 12/13/2020 Daniel Jackson 35 Rockford 12/13/2020 Amy Nading 44 Rockford 12/13/2020 Elodia Perez 74 Rockford 12/13/2020 Martin Lundstrom 84 Machesney Park 12/13/2020

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SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN Theme: Year in Review

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

ARIES, AQUARIUS, PISCES Horoscope

ARIES You’ll discover a new gadget that makes it easier for you to com­ municate. People will find it easier to get a hold of you. You’ll need to run a lot of errands, so make sure your GPS is up to date to avoid going in circles.

ARIES Various projects with lots of de­ tails will take a long time to sort out. You should let loose more often so that you can appreciate the present moment. You’ll de­ velop a new outlook on life that aligns with your values.

ARIES Your heart will be set on party­ ing, and you’ll be surrounded by people all week. You’ll also spend a lot of time in crowded stores, but it’ll be an enjoyable expe­ rience. You’ll be invigorated by this holiday frenzy.

TAURUS You’ll go all out to impress peo­ ple this holiday season. You may even decide to replace some of your furniture. You’ll also get rid of certain items that are taking up too much space in your home.

TAURUS You’ll be the focus of everyone’s attention. You’ll be the only one capable of completing a certain task, which will garner you a lot of praise from a senior manager at work.

TAURUS Abundance is on the horizon, and the idea to take a trip down south will cross your mind. You need an adventure and new experiences.

You might also consider the pos­ sibility of working abroad.

GEMINI You’ll take initiative on a new pro­ ject. You want to be in charge so that you can ensure that the work gets done right. New be­ ginnings are on the horizon both in your career and your love life.

GEMINI It’s a good idea to take a break from your routine, both in your day­to­day life and your relation­ ship. Don’t hesitate to accept invitations to go out with your friends, especially if you’re sin­ gle. They’re sure to surprise you.

GEMINI Depending on your situation, you might decide to continue your education so you can improve your standard of living. You’ll also hear about an opportunity to make some extra cash, which would allow you to pay off some of your bills.

CANCER If you have any real estate dealings, the steps you take this week could prove to be quite profit­ able. You’ll also be tempted to redecorate your home before the holidays to impress your guests.

CANCER You may need to cut a few people out of your life. Your focus will be on your partner and immediate family. You certainly don’t need toxic people in your life who drain your energy and sow discord in your other relationships.

LEO You’ll find yourself in a crowded environment, and you’ll need to organize a large­scale event. Ac­ cept a friend’s invitation to go out.

You need a night to let loose and relieve some of your stress.

LEO You certainly won’t keep quiet this week. However, it’s impor­ tant that you have all the facts before you speak up. You may need to translate a message now to avoid confusion later on.

VIRGO Sometimes you need to take a step back in order to gain the will to move forward. A reprieve will allow you to see things from a new perspective. With more in­ formation, you’ll be able to ana­ lyze the situation and find the best solution.

VIRGO You’ll be tempted to purchase an expensive luxury item. You’ll li­ kely spend a lot more on Christmas gifts than you planned. You’ll also need to exert more energy than anticipated.

LEO Your loved ones will expect you to make all the arrangements for the holiday season, especially if you’ve done so in the past. Re­ member to delegate tasks so that everyone does their fair share this year.

CANCER After a tiring few weeks, it’s im­ portant to take time to recharge and set new goals. If you haven’t been spending enough time with your family and friends, a re­ union might be in order. You’ll be surprised by how much they’ve missed you.

VIRGO You’ll get started on wrapping your Christmas presents. You’ll spend a lot of extra time making each package look unique so you can dazzle your loved ones. You’ll impress quite a few people.

LIBRA You’ll give yourself time to re­ flect on an important decision.

You’ll want to explore your spi­ ritual side. A pilgrimage of some kind would be a good way to reconnect with your beliefs and values.

LIBRA You’ll be the focus of everyone’s attention because of your work on a particular project. You might assemble your family to go on a spontaneous trip or partake in a fun activity during the holidays.

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LIBRA Luck will be on your side at work and in your love life. People will come into your life at the right time and make things easier. Your ability to empathize will conti­ nue to be your superpower, and you’ll make good use of it.

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SCORPIO You’ll be quite popular this week.

You’ll receive numerous invita­ tions to participate in various ac­ tivities, but you’ll want to decline most of them. However, you’ll change your mind at the last mi­ nute, especially if given the op­ portunity to party.

CAPRICORN At this time of year, it’s normal for your credit card to get a lot more use. You’ll have to choose between Christmas gifts, social activities and a family vacation.

Take some time to reflect be­ fore you make a decision.

AQUARIUS Even though the holidays haven’t started yet, your home is already packed with guests. If you have young children, they’ll end up inviting a lot of friends over be­ fore the winter break begins.

PISCES It might take you a while to get into the spirit of the season, but in the end, you’ll embrace the magic of Christmas. You’ll vol­ unteer with a local charity and spread holiday cheer among the less fortunate members of your community.

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27. Tatter 30. Golf club 31. Be in debt 32. Present!

33. Hoover ____ 34. Poor mark 35. Healer 36. Partly open 38. “____ and Away” 39. Estate house 41. Steak type 45. Band 47. Fruit juice 48. Looked at 49. Compass point 50. Toll 51. Talk back 52. Handicrafts 53. Feeling low Down 1. Corrosive 2. Ice-cream ____ 3. Lots 4. Father, e.g.

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38. Earliest 39. Forest-floor plant 40. Region 41. Celebrity 42. Dunces

43. Thought 44. Poverty 46. ____ urchin

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