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STREETSCAPE PROJECT

Fulton’s downtown could see major upgrades if funding lines up for a streetscape project that would bring new infrastructure to Fourth Street. Story on page 2.

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Fire chief Dustin Dahlstrom given award for saving gunshot victim / 3

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How to watch your weight while navigating barbecues, picnics and parties / 10

Raymond J. Dykstra, Rev. Dr. Lynn Everitt Longenbaugh, Marcia A. Snyder, Kason J. Swanson /

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Fulton downtown streetscape plans under development

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

FULTON – As they work to get a plan in hand, Fulton’s city leaders are pushing toward a downtown redevelopment plan that would replace all infrastructure on its main business thoroughfare and could lead to more upgrades for other streets as well.

Mayor Wendy Ottens has been in office for three years and has made it her main focus for the city to create, fund and complete a downtown streetscape plan.

The city currently is developing the streetscape plan, a more than $5 million project that would include new street and sewer infrastructure on Fourth Street, most likely from Ninth Avenue south to 14th Avenue.

Part of that plan includes deciding if Fourth Street, now a two-way street, once again will become a one-way road. Years ago, the one-way street ran south from 10th to 13th avenues. The problem was motorists coming off the Illinois 136 bridge from Clinton, Iowa, were met with a oneway, do not enter sign if they wanted to access businesses downtown.

If the City Council decides to make Fourth Street a one-way again, the direction of travel would instead go north. Ottens said changing back to a one-way street would allow more room to park.

Willett, Hofmann & Associates is assisting the city in creating the streetscape plan. The city also recently hired Simple Grants, an Alabama limited liability company that will help the city decide which grants to pursue and assist with

writing grants. The city has paid Simple Grants an $8,500 fee to get the work started, according to City Council meeting minutes.

Ottens said completion of Fourth Street work could lead to a second phase that would complete upgrades on 10th Avenue from Fourth Street west to the windmill and a third phase addressing Third Street from 10th to 13th avenues to put in sidewalks, curbs, gutters and parking.

She said working to complete such a project means looking several years ahead to get plans and funding in place. She is hopeful that grants will make their way to Fulton in light of the legislative push to put money toward infrastructure.

“I want it to create a square,” she said. “And we have possible land there for development.”

Morrison Community Hospital plans another expansion

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – Morrison city officials last week got a preview of another expansion planned at Morrison Community Hospital.

Morrison Community Hospital CEO Pam Pfister provided details about the expansion to the Morrison City Council at its June 10 meeting. The Morrison Community Hospital board voted in January to move forward with the $14 million expansion, which will be paid for with cash reserves and is the third expansion in the past five years.

This time, a two-story addition will be built onto the southern portion of the building and will provide just less than 12,000 square feet of space on each floor. The first floor will be used for primary and urgent care services, while the second floor will remain an open space that can be adapted to fit the hospital’s needs as they develop in future years, Pfister said.

Construction will begin in October.

The hospital at 303 N. Jackson St. began a $23 million capital project in 2019 to provide more privacy for emergency room patients and their families and create additional work space for staff members who are providing those critical health care services.

Five new emergency bays – one of them a trauma bay – were part of that project and a new southeast addition provides private medical surgical rooms. Also included was a new operating room and the construction of a canopy to allow ambulance personnel to transition patients safely into the hospital.

To finance that project, the Morrison Community Hospital board approved submission of a U.S. Department of Agriculture loan application in September 2016 and then granted approval to conduct a feasibility study and the selection of O’Shea Build-

ers for the design build, both in May 2017.

The $23 million construction plan got underway with groundbreaking in 2019 and was completed in 2021. The hospital committed to a $20 million, 35-year USDA loan with a 2.125% interest rate to pay for that project.

The next project, a third operating room, was completed in October 2023. That $3.3 million project was paid for with cash reserves, Pfister said.

Pfister said the upcoming expansion is needed because of climbing patient numbers. From 2019 to 2021, the hospital tripled its surgical volume, doubled its clinic volume and increased emergency room volume by 25%.

“Since that time as well, the surgical volumes have gone up another 18% and the ER volumes have gone up another 25%,” she said.

“We see a footprint of about 8,000 people a month at our facility,” she said.

Pfister said 35% of patients come from the Morrison community, 16% from Ster-

ling-Rock Falls, 12% from Fulton, 9% from Clinton and 7% from Prophetstown.

The hospital also recently bought the former Climco Coils site, located northwest of the hospital, which will be used for staff member parking, Pfister said.

The hospital’s revenue comes from services it provides, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, third-party payers, the self-insured and through the hospital taxing district that includes townships in and around Morrison and the nearby communities of Lyndon and Fenton.

The hospital provides emergency services; medical and surgical inpatient services; radiology, pharmacy and lab services; rural health clinics for primary and urgent care; specialty physician services in rheumatology, psychiatry, podiatry, endocrinology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, cardiology, gynecology, pulmonology, urology, dermatology and neurology; inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation; a diabetics program; a skin care clinic; and a wound care program.

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Morrison Community Hospital is planning to construct a two-story addition onto its facility at 303 N. Jackson St. in Morrison.

Fire chief receives award for saving gunshot victim

By ALEX T. PASCHAL apaschal@shawmedia.com

DIXON – Right place, right time.

That’s the best way to describe how Dixon Rural Fire Protection District Chief Dustin Dahlstrom played a role in saving the life of a Tampico man who accidentally shot himself in April in a Sterling parking lot.

Dahlstrom’s actions were detailed at the June 11 district board meeting, where the man Dahlstrom saved presented him with the department’s Lifesaving Award.

The lifesaving action took place April 30, when Dahlstrom was attending a physical therapy appointment in Sterling with his wife, Sarah. A young man burst into the waiting room looking for help.

Someone had accidentally shot themselves in the parking lot, the young man said.

The victim, Robert Schiefelbein, 59, of Tampico, had just left the waiting room and gone outside, where he was holstering his concealed-carry weapon.

“It took me a minute to realize what happened,” Schiefelbein said. “I saw a guy just about ready to go into the building, so I shouted, ‘I just got shot.’ ”

Out came Dahlstrom and Schiefelbein’s physical therapist, Briane Hamstra. The two got to work applying pressure and placing a tourniquet, which brought a torrent of screams from the victim.

“I don’t remember a lot of what I said, but I know I used some colorful language, so I’m sorry for that,” Schiefelbein said.

It took me a minute to realize what happened. I saw a guy just about ready to go into the building, so I shouted, ‘I just got shot.’ ”

The tourniquet was working and the bleeding slowed. Schiefelbein was quickly flown to Rockford for treatment of his injuries. Nicking a secondary artery, Schiefelbein had lost 1 to 1½ liters of blood. Doctors concluded that he was seconds away from certain death.

Robert Schiefelbein, gunshot victim rescued by Dixon Rural Fire Protection District Chief Dustin Dahlstrom

Schiefelbein is especially thank -

ful for how Dahlstrom comforted his 16-year-old daughter, Paige, who was

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAYS

Robert Wiebenga to mark

90th birthday on June 26

MORRISON – Robert L. Wiebenga will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Wednesday, June 26.

Bob is the husband of Lois A. Wiebenga and father of Darlene (Steve) Hook, Doug (Lynn) Wiebenga, Carla (Bill) Bush and Brenda (Ted) Frederick.

The family will be celebrating by serving cake at church and a small family dinner.

The family would like to honor him with a card shower.

Please send cards to Robert Wiebenga, 404 S. Heaton St., Morrison IL 61270.

visibly and understandably upset. Amid the chaos, the chief explained the process and consoled Paige in her time of need.

Schiefelbein himself presented the award to Dahlstrom.

“If it hadn’t been for the chief, I wouldn’t be here now. My kids would be fatherless,” Schiefelbein said. “I don’t know what to say other than to say thank you.”

Darlene Hook to turn 90 on July 1

MORRISON – Darlene C. Hook will be celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Ebenezer Reformed Church Fellowship Hall, 309 E. Park St., Morrison. Please no gifts, but smiles and hugs will be welcome.

Darlene is the wife of the late Raymond Hook, mother of Michelle Hook, Kevin (Jonelle) Hook and Steve (Dar) Hook, grandmother to Jackie and Dusty

Damhoff, Jason and Amanda Hook, Jenna and Arian Landheer and Matt and Brianna Hook and great-grandmother to Sophie, Kaleb and Ellie Damhoff, Addison, Charlotte and Lucy Hook, Aubrey and Weston Landheer and Skyler and Oliver Hook.

Cards are welcome if you are unable to attend. Cards can be sent to Darlene C. Hook, 209 S. Grape St., Morrison IL 61270

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Robert Schiefelbein (right) presents Dixon Rural Fire Chief Dustin Dahlstrom with the department’s Lifesaving Award on June 11.

OBITUARIES

REV. DR. LYNN EVERITT LONGENBAUGH

Born: February 2, 1938

Died: June 6, 2024

Rev. Dr. Lynn Everitt Longenbaugh, 86, of North Fort Myers, FL passed away June 6, 2024 at The Windsor in Cape Coral, FL. Lynn was born February 2, 1938 in Oblong, IL to Rev. Vern and Elsie Longenbaugh. His early years in central IL were defined by his love of sports and the ever-present modeling of servanthood displayed by his parents. Lynn graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1955 and went on to pursue a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana Central College in 1959. It is here that he met his wife, Peggy Gibson. They wed on June 11, 1960. They welcomed sons, Kevin, in 1962, Kurt, in 1967 and daughter, Amy, in 1973. Imprinted by the

KASON J. SWANSON

Born: October 1, 2010 in Moline, IL

Died: June 15, 2024 in Albany, IL

Kason J. Swanson, 13, of Albany, IL, died Saturday, June 15, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. A private family funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Timothy Barr, pastor at St. Patrick Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will be at Lusk Memorial Cemetery in Albany. A memorial has been established.

Kason was born October 1, 2010, in Moline, IL, to Matthew Swanson and Amberlynn Williams. He began his education at George O. Barr Elementary School in Silvis, IL, and continued at Fulton Elementary and River

faith of his boyhood home, he answered his own call into the ministry. He graduated from Evangelical Theological Seminary, Naperville, IL in 1962. He then began his 44 years of service in the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. Motivated by a desire to lead well, he also pursued his Doctor of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL in 1987. With great reverence and concern, he shared in the most poignant and important moments of many people’s lives. He shared in the joy of weddings and baptisms by officiating hundreds of these ceremonies. In moments of grief and loss, he was the wise counselor and comforter. In his 44 years of full-time ministry, he stewarded 8 different congregations, including Rock Grove, IL, Fairfield, WI, Forreston, IL, Mt. Greenwood (Chicago), Wesley (Elgin), Morrison, IL, Gary Memorial (Wheaton), and Lasalle, IL.

Lynn was an outdoorsman who loved his sports. He combined his outdoor passion with ministry as Chair of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries, Director of Junior High youth

Bend Middle School, where he became a proud Steamer. Kason spent his summers playing Rec baseball, but his true passion was track and field, where he excelled as a sprinter. He was also an avid gamer, a wonderful brother and son, and one of the most caring individuals one could ever meet. His bright spirit and kind heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his parents, Matthew Swanson of Albany, IL, Amberlynn Williams of Clinton, IA and Leslie Swanson of Dixon, IL; his siblings, Ariana, Xaelynn, Terrence, A’laighsia, MarTavious of Clinton, IA and Mariah and Eliana of Dixon, IL; grandparents, Ted J. (Sonja) Swanson of Albany, IL and Tonya Williams of Sherrard, IL; many aunts, uncles, cousins and his best friend and cousin, Cullen Cox.

He was preceded in death by his great grandma, Shirley Swanson; great grandpa, Elmer Oostenryk.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

WhitesideCountySeniorCenter FoodPantryearnsaward

Volunteers from the Whiteside County Senior Center Food Pantry accept a Nutrition Environment Food Pantry Assessment Tool platinum award. Volunteers include (back row, from left) Victor Medrano, Mary Lou Wells, Gloria Grams, Gary Tompkins, Julie Pratt, Chris Leisner, Jon Wetzell, Nazir Qureshi and Aneela Qureshi and (front row, from left) Molly Helms, Diane Tackett, Jeanette Rhodes and Devon Nea. The NEFPAT is implemented by the University of Illinois Extension. The award signifies that the pantry offers nutritious foods to participants and promotes dignity to pantry guests by allowing choices within food options. The pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at 1207 W. Ninth St. in Sterling. For information, call 815-622-9230.

camps at Camp Reynoldswood and Director of Senior High wilderness canoe camps in the boundary waters for over 30 years. He impacted many young lives and held the placid clear lakes of Canada as sacred places, full of cherished memories.

Lynn remained active throughout his life playing full court basketball well into his 50s. He enjoyed playing competitive tennis and golfing to chase an acceptable handicap while in a pursuit to golf his age. He and Peggy retired to Fort Myers, FL in 2003 delighted that neither rain nor snow never interrupted a sunny day of golf.

Lynn is survived by his sons, Kevin (Leanne) Longenbaugh, Evansville, IN and Kurt (Eliza) Longenbaugh, Hoffman Estates, IL; daughter, Amy Longenbaugh, Chicago, IL; sister, Elaine Catlin (David); 7 grandchildren, Tennille, Corie, Bailey, Stephanie, Michael, Rachel and Daniel; and 10 great grandchildren.

In faith, we believe he is welcomed home by those who preceded him in death including Peggy, his wife of 57 years; his parents; brother, Gerald Longenbaugh; aunts and

RAYMOND J. DYKSTRA

Raymond J. Dykstra, 95, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton and Thomson, IL, passed on June 8, 2024.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

MARCIA A. SNYDER

Marcia A. Snyder, 83, of Fulton, IL, passed on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

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uncles and dear friends.

Lynn’s enduring legacy will live on in the hearts of those who were served and loved by him.

A Celebration of his Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN with Rev. David Catlin officiating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery immediately following the services. At the completion of services, friends and family are invited to gather for food and fellowship. Friends and family may call from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel. Memorial Contributions may be made to The United Methodist Church of Morrison, IL, 200 W Lincolnway, Morrison, IL 61270. www. morrumc.org.

Boone Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rev. Dr. Lynn Longenbaugh. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

3 deputies shot in standoff near Dixon

Two treated at a local hospital and released, one undergoes surgery

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com and PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com

DIXON – A rural Dixon resident armed with two handguns shot three members of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team on the afternoon of June 12 after police were called to his home by a family member, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said.

Police were called at 8:39 a.m. to the 400 block of Wild Rice Lane, in Lost Lake, a rural subdivision east of Dixon. The family member who called police warned them that it could be a “suicideby-cop” situation, VanVickle said. The individual had threatened suicide and homicide, VanVickle told Shaw Local.

After a three-hour standoff, three deputies as well as the home’s resident were shot exchanging gunfire. One deputy and the shooter underwent surgery June 12; two other deputies were treated at KSB Hospital in Dixon and released.

All three deputies are members of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office’s Emergency Response Team. The ERT is made up of individuals from different agencies, including the sheriff’s office, Oregon and Byron police departments, and SWAT medics from the Rochelle Fire Department.

Officers arrived at the scene about 9 a.m. The ERT was called at 9:18 a.m.

“It was quickly determined that our Emergency Response Team would be activated,” VanVickle said.

At 10:40 a.m., hostage negotiators placed the first call to the suspect’s cellphone. A total of 50 phone calls were made to the residence with no answer, VanVickle said. Additional resources were brought in to assist at the scene at 11:09 a.m.

“At 11:51 a.m., due to the lack of communication, it was determined that our ERT would enter the house and determine the well-being of that individual,” VanVickle said. “Immediately upon entering the house, our deputies received fire from inside the house. Three deputies were struck by gunfire and transported to local hospitals. The suspect was also struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital.”

The suspect was armed with two handguns, a knife and pepper spray and was wearing what appeared to be body armor when he charged at police,

VanVickle said.

“Two officers were taken by ground transport to KSB, where they were treated and released. One was flown to OSF and is currently in surgery,” VanVickle said June 12.

The suspect, who was in the residence by himself, also was shot and taken to KSB, where he was undergoing surgery, VanVickle said.

Charges are pending after a review by the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office, VanVickle said. A search of the home is part of the investigation, he said.

“This was a really, really bad situation,” VanVickle said.

After finding the suspect barricaded inside the door, the deputies were ambushed, VanVickle said. All their training goes into this to “make sure everyone goes home,” he said.

Cheri Kemp, a longtime resident of Lost Lake, was gardening when she heard an “explosion,” she said in an interview with Shaw Local News Network.

Kemp’s garden was about 400 yards away from the house. Hearing what sounded like shooting, Kemp described

seeing officers in SWAT gear surrounding the residence.

“You see this stuff on the news,” Kemp said, adding that this just “doesn’t happen here.”

It’s a very peaceful community, she said, but “you have no clue what’s going on inside someone’s home.”

VanVickle said that because the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office is a small rural agency, “we used all the resources we had today.”

The Ogle County ERT was assisted

Police officers from several departments assisted the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office on June 12 during a shooting on Wild Rice Lane in Lost Lake, a private subdivision east of Dixon on Flagg Road. Earleen Hinton

at the scene by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, the Dixon Rural Fire Department, the Dixon City Fire Department, the Oregon Fire Department, the Mount Morris Fire Department, the Polo Fire Department and helicopter resources from REACT of Rockford and OSF Life Flight. Illinois State Police will handle the investigation into the shooting, VanVickle said.

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Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle addresses the media June 12 after three deputies were injured in a shootout.

The Ancestor Project

As one of the final projects of the year, seventh graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor or someone else that they could research and learn more about in order to write a story telling about their life. Students conducted interviews with family members and some were able to gather additional resources and pictures to help tell their story. While there were many great stories written, not all will be published.

This project was a collaborative effort between students’ history classes with Mrs. Kruthoff and Mr. Armstrong, English class with Mrs. Wolf and their families. (It was inspired by the original project that longtime English teacher Mrs. Wiersema made a tradition in her eighth grade class).

Students enjoyed getting to know more about their families and many were surprised to learn how interesting their families were. We hope you will enjoy their stories, too!

Ronald George Murphy

By Alyssa Pratt

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to not be able to speak after you have been able to for almost your whole life? Well, my maternal great-grandpa, Ronald George Murphy, had to have his voice box removed as an adult.

His childhood was pretty good. He grew up with seven siblings. As an adult, my great-grandpa still lived a very good life where he married his lifelong partner. His later life, once again, was still amazing. My inspiring great-grandpa may have died early, but he still lived his life to the fullest. My great-grandpa was an amazing person because he loved all of his big family and he got through many hardships. One hardship he got through was his brother, Jerry, drowning in the Rock River from a strong current.

Overall, my great-grandpa was an amazing, kind person and he lived his short life to the fullest.

Ronald George Murphy lived a very good childhood. He was born on Nov. 7, 1936, in the small town of Sterling, Illinois. My great-grandpa’s mom was Elsie Haydn Murphy and his dad was George Murphy. My loving greatgrandpa grew up with many loving, kind siblings. His favorite food was fish. He never did any sports or clubs. My brave great-grandpa never went to college because he was in the U.S. Air Force. His brothers were Warren Murphy and Jerry Murphy. His sisters were Susan Jacobs, Judy Koehler, Margie Bryson, Frances Edwards and Phylis Schwartsman.

My great-grandpa had many fond memories of fishing as a child, and many family memories, too. My greatgrandpa found his passion and love of fishing since the first time he ever fished. He also loved to spend a lot of time with his loving family. My smart great-grandpa happily graduated from Erie schools, but then went straight into the U.S. Air Force right after graduation. Eventually, my brave great-grandpa was honorably discharged from the Air Force when his brother, Jerry Murphy, drowned in the Rock River from a very strong current that sucked him under.

My amazing great-grandpa grew up to have a good adult life, too. He married Ernestine Brummet on Dec. 30, 1958, at the age of 23. My great-grandpa was a loyal person and Ernestine Brummet was the only person he ever married. They had four girls together. They were Judy Murphy, Debbie DeBoer, Brenda Murphy and my grandma, Jeri Misfeldt.

Besides being in the Air Force from 1953-1959, he had two other jobs. The first job my hardworking greatgrandpa had was with the Illinois Highway Department for four years and the second job was with John Deere for 28 years. He loved fishing still as an adult, but he also loved the

Chicago Bulls and the Bears. The only vacations he went on were fishing trips to Minnesota every year with some friends. Basically, his only hobby was fishing.

My strong great-grandpa got a disability retirement from John Deere because of his leg amputation when he had poor circulation. He only had his leg amputated from right below the knee. My great-grandpa also got throat cancer and had to have his voice box and part of his tongue removed. My sweet great-grandpa was mute for the rest of his life.

In his later life, he moved from his hometown of Sterling into the village of Erie.

One of his major achievements was going into the Air Force at a young age. His lifelong friends were all seven of his siblings, Ernestine Brummet, his children and his parents. Basically, everyone in his family were his friends. He had other friends, too, but his family were the main people he had. The main hardships in my tough great-grandpa’s life was having his leg amputated and getting throat cancer. He mainly spent his free time fishing and watching football. Most of his free time would consist of fishing. My lovely great-grandpa’s advice for others was to be kind to everyone and everything.

My great-grandpa passed away on Aug. 5, 1996. He died at the young age of 59. After he had his disability retirement, he didn’t get another job.

His grandchildren are Amber Pratt and Ron Misfeldt. His in-laws are Mathew Pratt and Don Shutte. Ron and his husband Don never switched last names, but they are still married. My amazing great-grandpa died very long before my great-grandma did, but when she did die, she was buried as close to him as they could, which they both requested. She died very peacefully in her sleep and so did my loving great-grandpa.

In my opinion, I feel a lot closer to my caring great-grandpa than I did before because I never got to meet

him. He died before I was born, but I still had a little bit of knowledge about him from hearing my family talk about him. Even though I knew some stuff about him, I still did learn a lot more about him than I already did and I learned a lot about his life. I also learned that my thankful greatgrandpa was a great person and was very loving. I learned his interests and how great his life was. I also learned that my amazing greatgrandpa liked kids and loved his family more than anything. I learned a lot about him, but I also learned a couple of life lessons. One life lesson I learned was to not judge someone because you never know what is happening in their life.

Ronald George Murphy was an amazing person because he loved his family, was very kind and he lived his life to the fullest, even though it wasn’t the longest. My great-grandpa may have had a lot of siblings, but he loved them all and loved all of his family. In his free time. he would fish and watch football games. He was sort of friends with his lifelong wife before they even got together or got married. I definitely feel closer to him than I ever have before. On my dad’s side, we are German, Irish and American, but on my mom’s side, we are all American. With what I know now, everyone on my mom’s side is American.

In conclusion, this is why I chose Ronald George Murphy for my ancestor project. I am very happy that I chose my amazing great-grandpa Ronald George Murphy without a second thought. He is an interesting, kind, amazing person. He is an amazing role model and he is a very good person. He deserves a lot of love. He was so kind and gentle. He would’ve been an amazing great-grandpa to me. I love him very much. I wish I had the chance to meet him. I would be so happy if I did have the chance to meet him. My family always tells me that I would’ve loved him and he would’ve loved me very much.

Morrison Department of Fun dreams up more entertaining events

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – Five years ago, Morrison started a mapping process to identify how facets of life throughout the city could be improved.

More than 70 people got together and pondered questions designed to get them thinking about Morrison.

“We talked about what makes Morrison great and all the positives and then we said what are the things we could work on and we worked on that,” said Amanda Cook, a Morrison native and business owner who joined in on the process.

Through brainstorming sessions, four committees were formed: Beautification, Industrial, Small Business and Parks and Rec.

Cook, a Realtor and graphic designer, and Dr. Brad Yaklich, a Morrison optometrist, felt strongly that a fifth one needed to be created – one that would focus on festivals and events.

“While we were there, we were like, ‘Oh, yeah, everybody wants to be a part of us, we’re the Department of Fun,’ ” she said. “We were like ‘That’s a genius name,’ so we thought, ‘We’ll just go with it.’

“We started working together trying to think what are the things that we could bring to Morrison to keep our community here in Morrison and not have to leave town to go find fun things to do.”

The first events were music bingo that was well-received and a Hallow -

een contest and tailgating activity for adults.

When the pandemic hit, they took music bingo online. As the restrictions started to lift, they were able to add more events such as a string of block parties celebrating Morrison’s new Main Street infrastructure in 2021.

That idea sprung from negative comments about the major work going on there and a desire to flip the discussion.

“We knew they were going block by block so we decided to do a celebration after each block was finished,” she said.

Since then, the group, along with On the Move with Morrison Parks and Recreation, became a nonprofit organization and continues to dream up, plan and carry out entertaining events for all ages.

And they continue to have a lot of laughs along the way.

From a Glow Parade and block parties to the Winesday Wednesday Walk set for 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 – a shopping and wine tasting event at Morrison businesses – the goal is to create a sense of community among residents.

Other events in the works for this year include Rock the Raft, a WOZA wrestling event, the annual Glow Parade and a Halloween run.

To learn more about the Morrison Department of Fun and upcoming events, go to its Facebook page or the city of Morrison calendar of events. To learn more about getting involved, call Cook at 630-605-5329.

Photo provided by the Morrison Department of Fun

Guests stop at the Tegeler Accounting Services booth during the Winesday Wednesday Walk on Aug. 9, 2023, in Morrison. A Winesday Wednesday Walk is set for 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19.

1974: Seven vie for Fulton’s Miss Flame title

60 years

June 17, 1964

LaVern Boelkens, who was a star athlete at Fulton Community High School and Central College in Pella, Iowa, has been promoted to varsity basketball coach at Geneseo Senior High School for the next school year. Boelkens has served as head football, basketball and track coach at Geneseo Junior High for the past seven years.

Give father the best with a steak from Bud’s IGA. Round steak is 69 cents a pound, sirloin steak is 79 cents a pound and club or T-bone steak is 98 cents a pound. Cake mix is three packages for 99 cents, two jumbo heads of lettuce are 29 cents, a loaf of bread is 29 cents, three cantaloupes are $1, ground beef is three pounds for $1.39 and a half gallon of ice cream is 59 cents.

50 years

June 19, 1974

Mary Starwalt, Kathy Hesse, Sue Schneble, Valorie Sikkema, Mary Field, Pam Blink and Lori Bielema are all running for the title of Miss Flame 1974. The contest will take place June 22 on the stage at Fourth Street and 11th Avenue.

Many Fulton drivers are experienc-

ing inconveniences as work progresses on the 14th Avenue project. Engineers for the Propheter Construction Company said the project should be completed by fall. At this time only three streets are allowing passage across 14th Avenue: Fifth, Ninth and 12th streets.

40 years

June 20, 1984

Sikkema’s, a well-known furniture store in Fulton, will have a grand opening of its new Living Room Gallery. To transform the business from a full-line furniture store to the new Gallery required a complete renovation and remodeling of the store. Instead of having a small amount of furniture available for every room in the house, the new store will stock only for the living room.

Encouraged by the fact that Morrison has obtained approval of a state grant of $205,000 for industrial development, city officials are optimistic about the chances of obtaining up to $250,000 in a similar grant for Fulton. At a special meeting of the City Council, a resolution was adopted calling for the city to make a formal application for the grant.

30 years

June 15, 1994

Fulton’s new proposed industry still is planning to become a reality, City Administrator Joe Woith said. Woith said the plant still is planning to come and developers are securing permits from agencies. Woith said he is in contact with the developers almost every week about securing permits.

Donald Murray was honored for his 59 years of service to the Knights of Columbus with an Honorary Life Membership Certificate at a meeting of the Fulton-Albany Knights of Columbus Council 9972. Allen Pratt, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, presented the certificate to Murray.

20 years

June 16, 2004

Gertrude Poole observed her 100th birthday on June 15. She was a teacher at the East Clinton and Fulton Grade schools, was a librarian at the Fulton library, was president of the Women’s Service Club and is a charter member of Second Reformed Church. She graduated from Fulton schools and was a graduate of the University of Illinois, Northern Illinois University and Harvard. She received a master’s degree

from the University of Illinois.

State Rep. Mike Boland attended the Kiwanis Club meeting. He drew the winners of the cash raffle. Winners are Bonnie Wiersema, $50; Bill Schriener, $100; and David Vogel, $250. Boland updated the group on the progress of the Route 30 four-lane project.

10 years

June 18, 2014

The Fulton High School Class of 1939 celebrated its 75th reunion. Present were Jackie Pollard, Jim Field, Ruth Bos, Phyllis Jones and Pauline Wiersema. Those unable to attend were Irene Kramer and Ella Smith. To look at the group you would never guess that they were older than 90. Although they may move a little slower, they are a lively bunch.

Taylor Fleetwood received a call from Illinois USA wrestling asking if he would wrestle for Team Illinois in the National Schoolboy Freestyle/Greco Roman Duals in Indianapolis. Fleetwood received the call because he was the freestyle and Greco Roman state champion a few weeks ago at the University of Illinois. Fleetwood accepted the honor to represent Illinois and River Bend Wrestling on the national team.

How to navigate picnics, parties, BBQs while watching your weight

This is a busy time of year with graduation parties, weddings, festivals, etc. If you are trying to watch your weight and/or stay healthy, it can be challenging. Here is some advice for navigating events that always seem to revolve around food.

• Have a plan: Some forethought or intention before you head to an outing can go a long way in keeping you on track. Don’t skip meals beforehand so that you are not starving when you arrive. Decide in advance to limit yourself to one alcoholic beverage or one sweet treat. Determine to keep portion sizes small and eat only one plate of food.

BEYOND TRIM

Sherry DeWalt

• Survey the buffet: Before you pick up a plate, take a walk by the serving area and see what is available and decide what you are going to choose. This keeps you from making impulsive decisions or feeling pressured to fill your plate because people are waiting in line behind you. At a food truck event or carnival, check out all the options and see what fits in your plan before getting in line.

• Move where the food isn’t: After you fill your plate, take it as far away as possible and, if you can, turn your back to the serving area. This makes it a little harder to reach for more and it gives you a minute more to think about returning to the line.

• Carry water: A bottle or glass of water in hand gives you something to do with your hands and sipping can satisfy the “hand to mouth” urge when everyone around you is snacking. Taking sips of water between bites of food slows down your eating, which helps you to realize you are full before you get overstuffed.

• Find the fun: Get involved in what-

ever activity might be available. It might be a bean bag game, volleyball or even a card game. Anything that will keep your hands busy or keep you moving instead of munching.

• Practice saying no: Generous hosts or other members of your group may offer or encourage you to eat more than you want to. Think of and practice a response so that it comes naturally. You can say something polite and firm such as “Thank you so much! It was all so delicious, but no thank you.”

Enjoy the summer!

• Sherry DeWalt is the healthy lifestyles coordinator for the CGH Health Foundation in Sterling.

Deceased bird near Sterling tests positive for West Nile virus

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STERLING – A deceased bird collected May 31 near Sterling has tested positive for the West Nile virus, said Jennifer Kolb, director of environmental health for the Whiteside County Health Department.

Mosquitoes become infected with West Nile virus by feeding on infected birds and can then spread West Nile virus to humans and other animals through their bite. Culex mosquitoes are the primary vector responsible for spreading West Nile virus to humans. These mosquitoes are typically found near stagnant or standing water in barrels, horse troughs, ornamental ponds, unmaintained swimming pools, puddles, creeks, ditches and marshy areas and are most likely to bite during dawn and dusk.

Typically August and September are when West Nile virus activity is at its highest; the threat of West Nile exposure can remain until the first frost. It is important for the public to

take some simple precautions, including practicing the three “R’s” –reduce, repel and report, Kolb said.

Reduce exposure

• Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn.

• Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens and repair or replace any with tears or openings.

• Try to keep doors and windows shut, especially at night.

• Eliminate all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including flowerpots, wading pools, old tires, clogged rain gutters, old boats and any other receptacles, and change the water in bird baths weekly.

Repel

• Wear shoes and socks, long pants and long-sleeved shirts when outdoors.

• Apply insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535, according to

label instructions, when outdoors. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants.

Report

• Report dead birds to the Whiteside County Health Department.

• If your community has an organized mosquito control program, contact your municipal government

about areas of stagnant water in roadside ditches, flooded yards and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes.

Additional information about West Nile virus can be found by visiting https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/west-nile-virus or www.cdc. gov/westnile/.

Muscular dystrophy is an inherited condition

By DR. STEPHEN HARRISON

Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of conditions associated with weakness in the muscles. These conditions are inherited, with symptoms typically beginning in childhood. There is a predominance. There are some types that do not present until adulthood. Most of the muscular dystrophies are extinct disorders, such that mothers may transmit the condition to their sons, even though they themselves are unaffected. About 50,000 Americans are affected.

Early symptoms may include frequent falls and a waddling type of

COLLEGE NEWS

Cailyn Piercy named to University of Iowa’s President’s List

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Cailyn Piercy of Fulton was among the more than 1,200 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the President’s List for the 2024 spring semester.

Piercy is a third-year student in Iowa’s

gait. There may be difficulty in rising from a sitting position and eventually trouble with running and jumping. There may be walking in a disproportionate fashion. Keep in mind that many children do this out of habit and is not by any means a shortcut sign of muscular dystrophy. Nature may compensate for some weak muscles by having large calf muscles. There also may be pain and stiffness. Some of the conditions are associated with learning disabilities or delayed growth.

Eventually, breathing problems may occur as well as heart problems because the heart is a muscle that

may become involved as well. Swallowing difficulties may occur at any stage and lead to difficulties with pneumonia, including aspiration. Sometimes feeding tubes are employed.

The diagnosis may be suspected by history and physical examination. A biopsy may help confirm the diagnosis. There also is an enzyme blood test for certain muscle disturbances. Genetic testing also may give a clue. After the diagnosis has been made, tests such as echocardiograms may be employed to check the heart and lung function. In some cases, there also are tests performed on the muscles.

There is no cure for the condition. Therefore, treatment is symptomatic. This includes old-fashioned steroids such as prednisone and also muscle relaxers. There are medicines specifically approved for treatment with some muscular dystrophy conditions. However, these are not curative. Physical therapy and range of motion exercises may be helpful. Braces can be helpful for some people. Surgery is sometimes employed to correct contractions or an extreme spinal curvature that impairs breathing.

Ongoing trials continue to look for a cure.

Carver College of Medicine and is majoring in nuclear medicine technology. President’s List status was earned by 109 first-year undergraduates during the 2024 spring semester, 258 second-year students, 332 third-year students and 580 fourth-year students.

More than 7,650 undergraduate

students at the University of Iowa were named to the Dean’s List for the 2024 spring semester.

Local students named to the list include Drew Dykstra and Suvraj Grewal of Fulton, Jon Jensen of Prophetstown, Sarii Kochevar of Lyndon and Rhett Oetting of Morrison.

Iowa State University announces spring Dean’s List AMES, Iowa – More than 10,600 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the

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Fulton continues construction projects at park, City Hall

By ANAKIN WESTON Shaw Local News Network correspondent

FULTON – Fulton Masonic Lodge 189 presented a $300 check to the city June 10 to be put toward the renovation of School Park on 10th Avenue.

Lodge members thanked the Fulton City Council at the meeting for the renovations that have been underway for the past several weeks. The donation comes on the heels of the reopening of the park to the public.

The official grand reopening of School Park is set for September, with construction expected to wrap up in August. The city still plans for new sidewalks and accessible parking near the pavilion and refurbishing the basketball court. There will be discussions on where to put a water fountain.

The council also has discussed the possibility of renaming the park and is looking to open up that conversation with the public.

Construction and renovation projects have been the

focus of many recent City Council discussions. Construction on City Hall has been progressing, with painting and electrical work expected to be finished within the week. Carpeting should arrive within the next week and audio and visual equipment installation is about a month out. Because of this progress, the council tentatively estimates the next City Council meeting can take place in the town hall as soon as July.

In other business June 10, the City Council approved a motion to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The city ordinance will be in place in July, but tickets won’t be issued until Jan. 1, 2025.

As a note to the public, the council wanted to remind citizens that any person who solicits within the city is required to apply for a solicitor’s permit. Residents can call the city to ask about any solicitors and should the group receive a complaint, the city is willing to ask them to leave.

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Fulton Mayor Wendy Ottens (left) accepts a $300 check from Dale Thayer of Fulton Masonic Lodge No. 189 for renovations at School Park.

Rochelle artist encourages kids to get wacky at library program

By ANAKIN WESTON Shaw Local News Network correspondent

MORRISON – Wacky was the word of the day June 14 at the Odell Public Library in Morrison.

The library played host to Jerry Moffitt’s Do Art Productions, a program designed to incite children’s creativity and love of art. Kids took turns adding fuzzy details to easels at the front of the room. From penguins balancing on one leg to turtles juggling Bob Ross, the goal of the program was to get kids more comfortable with thinking creatively.

Moffitt, an artist and performer, said the goal of the program is to get wacky.

“Our main goal is to try and have an experience with creativity,” Moffitt said. “Instead of trying to show ‘this is how you draw’, we want to have an interaction with them. We want the participants to leave with confidence in the creative process.”

Moffitt filled the room with laughter as he introduced This, That and the Other Thing erasers and told the kids to blame them when things went wrong with their art.

With a stuffed Bob Ross in hand, he took to juggling while riding a unicycle.

All of it aimed at encouraging cre-

ativity, Moffitt said.

“Sometimes it’s easy to look at a finished work of art and say ‘This is art,’ but we want to change that and show that it is the process that is art,” he said.

“Having fun while you are doing it, the wackiness, the music, the whole experience of art is what we focus on. We really want to aim at bringing confidence to the creative process and what can come out of it. You can make bridges

with other people, you can discover things about yourself that you didn’t know you could do or what you have inside.”

Moffitt travels to plenty of places to give his message.

“I just got back from West Virginia. I’m going down to the Florida Keys in September,” Moffitt said. “We go all over and are always constantly expanding, but we really like to keep it local at

the smaller locations. I’m from a small town, Rochelle, Illinois, that’s down the way. We’re seeing a lot of kids gaining confidence. They’re recognizing us and sending us artwork.

“They really need this as an alternative to just sports. A lot of time in small towns, it’s football or nobody cares. It’s not necessarily that black and white, but we want an alternative to building confidence, to building discipline, than just sports.”

Every kid at the event got a chance to draw on the easels and on the whiteboards handed out to the crowd. They worked with prompts suggested by the audience, posed as references for their peers and gawked as Moffitt rode the unicycle. By the end of the program, everyone had the opportunity to make something truly unique.

This was not the first time Moffitt had been to Morrison. In January, he helped host an event on comic books and has hosted events in previous years.

“With art classes in small towns going away and large cities no longer having art classes in school, we like to allow that creative side to flourish in communities that don’t have that option all the time,” Moffitt said.

Anakin Weston for Shaw Local News Network

Jerry Moffitt inspires children’s artistic creativity June 14 at Odell Public Library in Morrison.

ALBANY

Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781

Pastor Toni Lucas

St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

CORDOVA

Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com

EAST MOLINE

Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com

Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com

Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist

Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

ERIE

Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie

Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584

Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561

Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com

Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org

Pastor Ron Eckberg

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie

Farmers Elevator

815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL

Rock River Lumber & Grain

815-537-5131 - Prophetstown Frary’s Lumber & Supply 815-537-5151 - Prophetstown

Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie

Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main

Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON

Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton

FULTON

Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com

Pastor Dan Jongsma

First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203

Pastor Charles Huckaby

Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580

Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com.

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton

Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283

Pastor Wayne Wiersema

Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

Pastor Shannon Parrish

CrossView Church

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC

822 Main, Erie

Serving the Area Since 1980

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Morrison Veterinary Clinic

Jentry Fane, DVM, DVM, R.R. Zinkem, DVM, S.E. Blair, DVM, SJ. Lawfer, DVM

Phone 815-772-4047 14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com

Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Paul Wissink 815-772-3554

First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com

Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE

Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340

Pastor Melva England

HOOPPOLE

Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church

Rev. Zachary Van Dyke, Pastor 563-370-8779

Hooppole Zion Methodist Church Pastor Dan Wright Church 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145

LYNDON

Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon 815-590-6971

Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.

Trinity Baptist Church 403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com

MORRISON

Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896

Brethren In Christ Church

WISDOM

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Allure of Prophetstown

Senior Living Apartments

Skilled Nursing Services Hospice Inpatient Outpatient Therapy Service

310 Mosher Drive, Prophetstown 815-537-5175

207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org

Crossroads Community Church

201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com

Ebenezer Reformed Church

309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 www.ercmorrison.com

Emmanuel Church

202 E. Morris St., Morrison 815-772-3890

www.ecmorrison.com

Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator

First Baptist Church

406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Roy Brown, II Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist

First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510

100 East Lincolnway, Morrison

Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m.

YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org

Kingdom Life Community Church

11429 Ward Road, Morrison 815-772-4098

www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon

Morrison Christian Church

201 S. Genesee, Morrison David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

Morrison United Methodist Church

200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com

Interim Reverend David Andermann

PORT BYRON

Bethel Baptist

27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron

Church Phone: 309-523-3352

Pastor Josh Matthews

Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron

Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201

Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron

Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834

Fairfield United Methodist Church

235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron

Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767

Messiah Lutheran Church

302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421

Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy

Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295

Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396

Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net

Jim Crozier, Pastor Becky ButterfieldYouth and Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

PROPHETSTOWN

Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown

Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org

First Lutheran Church

Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org

Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown

Pastor Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com

Prophetstown

United Methodist Church

200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown

Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496

River Church

218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com

St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077

RAPIDS CITY

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City

Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 309-496-2414

TAMPICO

St. Mary Catholic Church

Reverend Slawomir Zimodro 105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425

Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico

Pastor Ethan Horton

Tampico First

United Methodist Church

Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302

The Kramers to perform June 23 at Spring Valley Reformed Church

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FULTON – The Kramers will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Spring Valley Reformed Church’s outdoor stage, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton.

A freewill offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.

Since their beginning in gospel music ministry, The Kramers have maintained a high quality of musical excellence with an unquenchable passion to see people come to know Jesus Christ as Savior.

CHURCH BRIEF

Vacation Bible School is June 24-28

Morrison Community Vacation Bible School will be from 6 to 8:15 p.m. June

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spring semester 2024 Dean’s List.

Matched with the seriousness of their calling, The Kramers shine with an undeniable love for The Lord.

“The beauty of this relationship is clearly evident not only through the anointing of their music, but also their godly love for everyone they meet,” said MiKayla Medendorp, SVRC online media director. “One cannot attend a Kramers concert without being touched. With Rachel’s beautiful, soaring soprano voice, Maria’s tender, heartfelt delivery of beautiful lyrics and smooth family harmonies, many doors of opportunity have now opened nationally. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship.

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Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade-point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.

Local students named to the list include:

Erie: Mya E. Jones

Port Byron: Marina Hinde, Caleb Lee

24-28 at Emmanuel Church. Register at facebook.com/Morrisonvbs or at the door at 5:30 p.m. June 24. There is no fee to attend.

Jennings, Cole Jennings, Carter Ven Huizen and Drew Watson

Christian Czarny named to Quincy University Dean’s List

QUINCY – Christian Czarny of Morrison has been named to Quincy University’s Dean’s List.

Honorees must earn a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 425 students received the honor during the spring semester.

Photo provided by MiKayla Medend

The Kramers will perform June 23 at Spring Valley Reformed Church.

Man sentenced to 180 days in jail, probation for DUI

Sterling businessman killed in 2021 crash

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – A Deer Grove man has been sentenced to 180 days in jail and four years of probation after pleading guilty to driving under the influence and causing a head-on crash that killed a Sterling businessman.

Alan E. Thompson Jr., 52, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated driving under the influence and was sentenced June 12 in Whiteside County Court in connection with the collision that took the life of Timothy D. Gonigam, president of Astec Mobile Screens, on Oct.

Alan E. Thompson Jr., 52, of Deer Grove

21, 2021, in Sterling. Thompson, originally charged only with misdemeanor DUI, also pleaded guilty to improper lane use June 12.

Charges of driving under the influence of drugs and/ or alcohol and failure to reduce speed were dismissed as part of a plea deal. Thompson also was fined $26,000 and must pay $17,208 in restitution.

Thompson was scheduled to go to trial on the charges June 11, but the trial was canceled when the plea date was set, according to court records.

According to the Whiteside County

PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY

Filed June 1-7

Warranty deeds

Vermave LLC to Susan B. Lanphere, 402 W. Second St., Prophetstown, $68,000.

Katherine J. Delaney to Joshua S. Huizenga, 8495 Grennan Road, Fenton, $160,000.

Lucas D. Howard, Spring M. Schick, Casey J. Lester and Justin J. Lester to Dana Lynn Johnson, 410 S. Cherry St., Morrison, $62,900.

David A. Goodell and Casey L. Goodell to David A. Goodell Trust and Casey L. Goodell Trust, 203 E. Third St., Prophetstown, three parcels in Portland Township and three other parcels, $0.

Misty Bielema to Lindsay R. Dail and Aaron R. Dail, 13870 Moline Road, Erie, $160,000.

Aaron J. Peters, Austin J. Peters and Ashley E. Lewis to Clayton J. North and Adrienne K. North, 17583 Covell Road, Morrison, $225,000.

Daniel B. Nafziger and Jane L. Nafziger to Daniel B. Nafziger Trust and Jane L. Nafziger Trust, 13794 Spring Hill Road, Prophetstown, $0.

Jennifer Jellerichs to Ashlyn Kessen and Nathan Behmlander, 709 Avenue C, Sterling, $68,000.

Geneva Sue Grebler to Cody Neil Walker, 25002 Indian Ridge Road,

Sterling, $30,000.

Melvin L. Reglin and Fidela Marie Reglin to Gordon E. Harris Jr., 1312 14th Ave., Sterling, $46,000.

Douglas M. Freed and Janet L. Freed to Kathleen M. Williams, 1405 Sixth Ave., Sterling, $225,000.

Monica Garcia Nettz and Brooke Garcia Nettz to Monique Sophia Gimbal and Matthew John Gimbal, 701 Sixth Ave., Sterling, $205,000.

Mark D. Volrath to 2 Palms LLC, 13514 Deer Trace Dr., Morrison, $0.

Gail L. Kerns to Gail L. Kerns and Cody L. Kerns, one parcel in Erie Township and 1015 Main St., Erie, $0.

Nancy A. Richardson to Amanda Passno, 603 Fifth Ave., Erie, $75,000.

Calvin J. Johnson to Bruce Johnson, 410 Second Ave. East, Lyndon, $30,000.

Bruce Johnson to David A. Matuszewich, 410 Second Ave. East, Lyndon, $20,000.

Shirley L. Collinge to Roy A. Reymer Trust and Kathy L. Reymer Trust, one parcel in Fenton Township, $180,000.

Jeffrey Zajicek and Michael Easley to Joseph L. Regenwether, 1304 14th Ave., Fulton, $172,000.

Debra A. Gramer, Dawn M. Petersen and Wesley A. Letcher to Austin K. Byers and Nicole R. Letcher, 1220 First Ave.,

Sheriff’s Office, Thompson was traveling north on state Route 40 at Green River Bridge north of Osage Road about 5:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 2021, when he crossed the center line and struck a vehicle being driven south by Gonigam, 58, of Walnut.

Gonigam died at the scene.

Thompson was treated at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Rockford for unspecified injuries.

Gonigam worked for Astec Mobile Screens for 37 years, starting when it was Production Engineered Products in Walnut. He was its president and general manager at the time of his death.

According to online court records, Thompson has a felony history in Whiteside County of almost three decades.

In 2015, he was sentenced to four concurrent years on three counts of burglary; in 2005, he was sentenced to three years, six months – concurrent –on three counts of forgery; in 2004, he got two years for writing bad checks; and in 1997, he was sentenced to 2½ years’ probation, also for forgery, court records show.

Thompson also was charged with possession of a controlled substance in a case filed July 26, 2022. That case remains open, however, and court records indicate prosecutors will ask for the charge to be dismissed.

Thompson faced three to seven years in prison if convicted of the DUI, and one to four years for the controlled substance charge. Thompson is represented by Sterling defense attorney James Mertes.

Fulton, $150,000.

Jestun Gatz to city of Sterling, 304 Fourth Ave., Sterling, $14,000.

Quit claim deeds

Debra G. Fonder to city of Sterling, 406 Broadway Ave., Sterling, $0.

Robert W. and Patricia K. Lockwood to Robert W. Lockwood, trustee, Patricia K. Lockwood, trustee, and Lockwood Family Trust, 106 W. Second St., Rock Falls, $0.

Jesus Castillo to Sergio Cruz Diaz, 1007 Charles St., Rock Falls, $0.

Charles T. Dykstra to Charles T. Dykstra Family Trust and Mardelle Dykstra Family Trust, 1001 Fourth St., Fulton, 408 10th Ave., Fulton, one parcel in Fulton Township, 410 10th Ave., Fulton, and 1213 Fourth St., Fulton, $0.

Christine L. Huizenga, Aaron L. Huizenga, Anthony L. Huizenga, Donald J. Huizenga and Richard L. Huizenga Estate to Aaron L. Huizenga, Anthony L. Huizenga and Donald J. Huizenga, 1119 Seventh Ave., Fulton, $0.

Christine L. Huizenga to Aaron L. Huizenga, Anthony L. Huizenga and Donald J. Huizenga, one parcel in Garden Plain Township, $0.

Trista L. Garza to Amador Garza, 4107 Emerson Road, Sterling, $0.

Jacob S. Heald to Jacob S. Heald and Tanine Durden, 300 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

Dustin R. Thompson to Jodi A. Kuepker, 511 E. Fifth St., Rock Falls, 1008 W. Sixth St., Sterling, and 1210 W. 16th St., Rock Falls, $0.

Trustee Deeds

Kristine A. Gallardo, trustee, Kraig E. Schweiss, trustee, Edward F. Schweiss Trust and Corrine D. Schweiss Trust to Catherin Rogers, 802 W. 13th St., Sterling, $130,000.

Robert J. Holst Trust to 2 Palms LLC, 13514 Deer Trace Dr., Morrison, $375,000.

Josephine A. Guest Trust and William A. Guest Sr. Trust to Courtney Petersen, 710 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, $80,000.

Executors

Robert W. Smith Estate to Blake B. Elliott, 1801 English St., Rock Falls, $143,000. Deed

Don E. Charleston, Kathleen A. Deschepper, Crystal Wade and sale officer to Sterling Federal Bank, 2008 15th Ave., Sterling, $59,000.

Heirship

Steven J. Lester Estate to Lucas D. Howard, $0.

Christine L. Huizenga and Richard L. Huizenga Estate, $0.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

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PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024 10:00 AM

1105 12th AVE, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071

SUNDAY | June 23| 10:00

GE stainless steel side- by-side refrigerator 2 yea rs old, 3-piece full blond bedroom set like new, tan couch, 2 sitting recliners, kitchen table 4 chairs, glass front hutch, portable dishwasher, end tables, Singer sewing machine in cabinet, sewing supplies, art deco wall art, Sterling Silver pieces, China dishes, complete household items, washer & dryer electric white, Christmas décor, cast iron skillets, cast iron kettle with hooks, Jerry cans, air compressor, floor model drill press, Simplicity regent 16 hp riding lawn mower, yard machine, 8 hp 26 inch snow blower, push lawn mower, 2 Shell grease barrels, metal what knot cabinet with drawers on casters, new camping tents, lawn art, lawn edger, front end rototiller, hand tools, shop tools, lots of misc Auctio ne er Notes: Items in this sale are in nice condition Lots of items left to be unpacked

CARL & R UTH MIX, ESTATE

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK HAVE POSITIVE ID NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS AFTER SOLD AUCTION EERS: Rob Young, IL441000593, 815-632- 8000 Kevin Conklen Sale Manager 815-590-8027

CASHIER: Dianne Behrens; CLERK: Cheri Lockhart auctionzip.com ID#43915

Marilyn K. Skromme, Prophetstown, IL. | Pete Nelson, Rock Island, IL. will sell the following at the above place and time. Plan to attend!

Marilyn Skromme: Primitives; Crocks & pottery pcs.; Collection of Vintage Christmas decorations; Kerosene lamps & lanterns; String of 34 brass bells; Pictures; Antique & modern furniture; Plus, much more. Pete Nelson: Lg. Collectible dolls; LLadro’s; Vintage of stoneware & pottery; Nice selection of primitives; Selection of Vintage items; Paperweights; Hanging parlor lamps; Misc. collectible glassware; Plus, more. Others: Fostoria glassware; Antique oak furniture; Cylinder record player w/cabinet & rolls; Plus, more.

STENZEL AUCTION SERVICE, INC.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC

D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF, VS KEITH BARRON; CLARISSA MINGE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NO. 23 FC 102 608 WEST 6TH STREET STERLING, IL 61081

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 6, 2024, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on August 1, 2024, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobb y 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whitesi de, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 11-21-310-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 608 West 6th Street Sterling, IL 61081

Description of Improvements:

The property is a single family. The property has a two car garage The garage is detached The exterior is aluminum siding The color is white. The prope rty has a fence. The property is occupied The Judgment amount was $52,108.67.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH ". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified

The Judgment amount was

$52,108.67.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH ". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc , and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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.

FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce , LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 23-16997IL

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. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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June 18, 25, 2024 July 2, 2024 WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-36CB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-36CB, Plaintiff, vs. LORENZO MILLBROOK, AUDREA JOHNSON AKA AUDREA LYN JOHNSON, ASSOCIATED BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, DISCOVER BANK AND STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Defendants. CASE NO. 23-FC-195

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 911 44TH ST ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2024, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 08-31-332-014 aka RI-3137

Commonly known as: 911 44th St, Rock Island, IL 61201

For Information:

Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF, VS.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

NO. 23 FC 179

will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on July 9, 2024, at 9:00 AM, in the public lobby area of the Rock Island County Jail, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $60,803.91.

RYAN VERMOST; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

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. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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1221 95TH AVENUE WEST ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

June 18, 25, 2024 July 2, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 17, 2024, will on July 23, 2024, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO 16-35-102-006

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1221 95th Avenue West Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements: The prope rty is a single family. The property has a one car garage. The garage is attached. The exterior is vinyl siding The color is tan. The gas is on. The water is on. The property has a fence The vacancy is unknown for this residency.

The Judgment amount wa s $108,162.98.

Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce , LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 23-16997IL 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.

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 Sheriff of Rock Island County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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 mortgaged 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 the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subjec t to confirmation b y the Court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all informat ion.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH" . The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS

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).

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

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The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collect ion of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interes t 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).

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

June 18, 25, 2024 July 2, 2024

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

If this prope rty is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fee s required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)( 1) and (g)(4).

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 SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com

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.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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.

Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collec tion Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 23-16737IL

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.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce , LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N Dearborn St., Suite 1200 Chica , IL

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 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. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce , LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 23-16997IL 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. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Ryan M. Beavers (#6335549)

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC

Attorneys at Law

P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525

Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161)

Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsba ttys.com

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale I3242710

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Telephone: (217) 422-1719

Facsimile: (217) 422-1754

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS.

WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF CORAZON H DE LEON, DECEASED; CRISANTO H DELEON, INDIVIDUALLY AND INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF CECILIO DELEON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CECILIO DELEON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CORAZON DELEON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CECILIO DE LEON, JR.; CARLITO DE LEON; CLEOPE DE LEON; CYNTHIA D ISRAEL, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2022FC260 3321 9TH STREET ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2024, Judicial Sales Corporation will on July 23, 2024, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at , sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO 16-11-305-005

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3321 9th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements : Green vinyl siding, single family home with detached two car garage

The Judgment amount wa s $64,618.15.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH" . The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS

The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

If this prope rty is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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 SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602 Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 22-12929IL

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.

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale

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June 11, 18, 25, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. TONIA R. BOGENER, INDI VIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY WOO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HENRY B WOO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, DEFENDANTS NO. 23 FC 127 2712 30TH STREET ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 10, 2024, will on July 12, 2024, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00am, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO 16-12-126-004

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2712 30th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family. The property has a two car garage The garage is detached. The exterior is aluminum siding. The color is white. The gas is on. I am unable to verify that the water is on or off. The property does not have a fence. The property is vacant.

The Judgment amount wa s $61,776.12.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH" . The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS

The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

If this prope rty is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fee s required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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 SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 23-15683IL

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.

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale

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June 4, 11, 18, 2024

The undersigned, Brandy Haring, does hereby state that she is the Treasurer of the Fulton Fire Prote ction District of Whiteside County, Illinois, and that the following is a report of all items of receipt and disbursement by the said District for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024.

STATE OF ILLINOIS

COUNTY OF WHITESIDE ) SS.

Brandy Haring, being first duly sworn on oath deposes and states that as such acting Treasurer of said Fulton Fire Protection District, she has examined the foregoing Annual Report of said District of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024, and states that the same is true and correct to the best of her knowledge and belief.

Dated: June 12, 2024

Brandy Haring

Subscribed and sworn before me this 12th day of June, 2024. June 18, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-36CB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-36CB, Plaintiff, vs. LORENZO MILLBROOK, AUDREA JOHNSON AKA AUDREA LYN JOHNSON, ASSOCIATED BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, DISCOVER BANK AND STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Defendants. CASE NO. 23-FC-195

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 911 44TH ST ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2024, the following described real estate, to-wit:

THE NORTH FIFTY (50) FEET OF THE SOUTH NINETY-FIVE (95) FEET OF BLOCK "G" (ALSO KNOWN AS LOT NUMBER FIVE (5) IN SAID BLOCK "G") IN EDGEWOOD PARK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK IS LAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

Permanent Index Number: 08-31-332-014 aka RI-3137

Commonly known as: 911 44th St, Rock Island, IL 61201

will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on July 9, 2024, at 9:00 AM, in the public lobby area of the Rock Island County Jail, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $60,803.91.

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 Sheriff of Rock Island County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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 mortgaged 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 the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subjec t to confirmation b y the Court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all informat ion.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collect ion of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interes t 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 the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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.

Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collec tor attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Ryan M. Beavers (#6335549) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC

Attorneys at Law

P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525

Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161)

Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsba ttys.com

Telephone: (217) 422-1719

Facsimile: (217) 422-1754

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF, VS. RYAN VERMOST; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NO. 23 FC 179 1221 95TH AVENUE WEST ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT

Port Byron Township

Fiscal year ending March 31, 2024

Revenue Summary: County Taxes, $12,820.87

Illinois Replacement Taxes $11,794.31

Int. CD $333.65 Ckg. Int $12.07

Compensation Summary: Wages $5,000 and under, Shirley Hollister, JoDe Walker, Milo Tyler, Craig Hollister, William Gilbert, and Patricia Tyler.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 17, 2024, will on July 23, 2024, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT NUMBER 57 IN HEATHER HILLS FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

TAX NO 16-35-102-006

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1221 95th Avenue West Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements: The prope rty is a single family. The property has a one car garage. The garage is attached. The exterior is vinyl siding The color is tan. The gas is on. The water is on. The property has a fence The vacancy is unknown for this residency.

The Judgment amount wa s $108,162.98.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH" . The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS

The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmat ion by the court

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospe ctive bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

If this prope rty is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)( 1) and (g)(4).

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 SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 23-16737IL

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.

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale I3242710

June 11, 18, 25, 2024

1. Expenditure Summary: Total Salaries $10,800 General / emergency Assistance, including medical $932.25, River Valley Library (share of Illinois Rep lacement Taxes $6,063.53, Community Development $3,838.16, and Social Security/ Medicare $2,191.51. All other expenses Under $1,000 Summary of Condition: Town Fund General Assistance Fund

Beginning Balan ce $6,448.52$475.32

Revenue 24,903.25 3,429.09

Expenditures 28,462.22 932.25

Ending

I, JoDe Walker, Clerk of the Port Byron Township, certify that this is a True copy of The Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending 3/31/2024.

June 18, 2024

/s/JoDe Walker, JoDe Walker, Township Clerk

anymore!

Check the classifieds for reliable vehicles at prices you can afford and get back behind the wheel.

SUPERVISOR 'S ANNUAL REPORT CLYDE TOWNSHIP (April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024)

Supervisor's Annual Report of Town of Clyde, County of Whi teside, State of IL.

I, Jean E Ridley, Supervisor of Clyde Township, being duly sworn, depose and say that the following statement is a correct report of the amount of public funds on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year, he amount received from what sources, and the amount expended for what purposes, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019 and ending March 31, 2023 and ending March 31, 2024.

Annual Treasurer's Report for Clyde Township General To wn Fun d, General Assistance Fund and Cemeter y Fund For Fiscal Year End ing 3/31/24

Revenue Summary:

Totals Revenues

$73,862.24

Ex pense Summary:

Operating Expenses

$13,191.95

Compensation Expe nses $33,819.98

Total Expenses $47,011.93

Summary Statement of Condition

Beginning Balance - April 1, 2023

$223,189.70

All Revenues $73,862.24

All Disbursements $47,011.93

Ending Balance - March 31, 2024 $250,040.01

Uncleared Checks a s of 3/31/24

$0.00

Bank Balance - March 31, 2024 $250,040.01

Annual Treasurer's Report for Clyde Township Road & Bridge Funds For Fiscal Year endi ng 3/31/24

Revenue Summary:

Total Revenues $103,891.89

Ex pense Summary:

Operating Expenses $74,590.12

Compensation Expe nses $18,599.82

Total Expenses $93,189.94

Summary Statement of Condition

Beginning Balance - April 1, 2023 $171,348.44

All Revenues $103,891.89

All Disbursements $93,189.94

Ending Balance - March 31, 2024 $182,050.39

Uncleared Checks a s of 3/31/24 $165.29

Bank Balance - March 31, 2024 $182,215.68

I, Lisa Wiersema, Clerk of Clyde Township, Whiteside County, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending 3/31/2024.

June 18, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF CORAZON H DE LEON, DECEASED; CRISANTO H DELEON, INDIVIDUALLY AND INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF CECILIO DELEON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CECILIO DELEON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CORAZON DELEON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CECILIO DE LEON, JR.; CARLITO DE LEON; CLEOPE DE LEON; CYNTHIA D ISRAEL, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2022FC260 3321 9TH STREET ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2024, Judicial Sales Corporation will on July 23, 2024, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at , sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS:LOT NUMBER TWENTY FOUR (24) IN SCHREINER AND ROTH BROTHERS COTTAGE GROVE SUBDIVISION.SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESERVATIONS, LEASES AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, ALL LEGAL HIGHWA YS, ALL RIG HTS OF WAY, ALL ZONING , BUILDING AND OTHER LAWS, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS, ALL RIGHTS OF TENANTS IN POSSESSION, AND ALL REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS NOT YET DUE AND PAYABLE.BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2007-12124, OF THE ROCK ISLAN D COUNTY, ILLINOIS RECORDS.

TAX NO 16-11-305-005

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3321 9th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements : Green vinyl siding, single family home with detached two car garage

The Judgment amount wa s $64,618.15.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH" . The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS

The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmat ion by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

If this prope rty is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 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 SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602 Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 22-12929IL

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.

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale I3245644

June 11, 18, 25, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. TONIA R. BOGENER, INDI VIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY WOO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HENRY B WOO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, DEFENDANTS

NO. 23 FC 127 2712 30TH STREET ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 10, 2024, will on July 12, 2024, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00am, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LO CATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK

ISLAND:

LOT NUMBER FOUR (4) IN MEADOWBROOK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

TAX NO 16-12-126-004

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2712 30th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family. The property has a two car garage The garage is detached. The exterior is aluminum siding. The color is white. The gas is on. I am unable to verify that the water is on or off. The property does not have a fence. The property is vacant

The Judgment amount wa s $61,776.12.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH" . The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS

The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmat ion by the court

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospe ctive bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

If this prope rty is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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 SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 23-15683IL

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.

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale I3242270

June 4, 11, 18, 2024

LEG AL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF MARGARET M HICKS, Deceased Case No 2023 PR 109 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Margaret M. Hicks, Letters of Office were issued to Marilyn M Roselieb, whose address is 10560 Springhill Road, Erie, IL 61250, as Independent Representative, whose attorney of record is Lester S Weinstine, of the Law Offices of Lester S. Weinstine, P.C., 1024 Hilltop Drive, P.O. Box 409, Morrison, IL 612700409. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whitesi de County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 4th day of December, 2024 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), 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 representative's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Marilyn M Roselieb, Independent Representative for the Estate of Margaret M. Hicks, Deceased

LESTER S. WEINSTINE ARDC #02968592 Attorney for said Estate LAW OFFICES OF LESTER S. WEINSTINE, P.C. 1024 Hilltop Dr. P.O. Box 409 Morrison, IL 61270 Tel: 815-772-7211

CIRCUIT OF THE RTEENTH DICIAL RCUIT ESIDE UNTY, NOIS OF RGARET M

ed Case No. 2023 PR 109 NOTICE

ILCS 5/18-3), 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 representative's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Marilyn M Roselieb, Independent Representative for the Estate of Margaret M. Hicks, Deceased

LESTER S. WEINSTINE ARDC #02968592

or before the 4th day of December, 2024 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), 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 representative's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Attorney for said Estate LAW OFFICES OF LESTER S. WEINSTINE, P.C. 1024 Hilltop Dr. P.O. Box 409 Morrison, IL 61270 Tel: 815-772-7211

Fax: 815-772-8599

Cell: 224-623-4624 skippe rlester@ hotmail.com

June 4, 11, 18, 2024 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ESTATE OF JUDITH R. ADOLPH, Deceased Case No 2023 PR 96 CLAIM NOTICE

Tim S. Adolph and David E. Adolph, Independent Co-Representatives for the Estate of Judith R Adolph, Deceased LESTER S. WEINSTINE ARDC #02968592

200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 4th day of December, 2024 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), 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 representative's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

tative, or both, on or before January 2, 2025, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed.

Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC 19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961

ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. A copy of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

JENNIFER S. ADAMS Independent Administrator Ludens & Potter

Attorneys for Executor

600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270-0360

Telephone: (815) 772-2161

Fax: (815) 772-7440

delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), 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 to the representative or to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 11th day of June, 2024. RUSSELL J. HOLESIN GER HOLESIN GER LAW OFFICES 1405 14th Avenue Fulton IL 61252 815/589-2409

at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via Zoom (https://il-whiteside county.civicplus. com/252/1895/ Whitesi de-CountyCourts-ZoomInformation; "Judge Heuerman - Courtroom B"), or whomever may be sitting in his or her stead.

JICTB, Inc., Petitioner

Angela L. Tucker, Esq. JICTB, Inc 1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821

June 18, 25, July 2, 2024

county.civicplus. com/252/1895/ Whiteside-CountyCourts-ZoomInformation; "Judge Heuerman - Courtroom B"), or whomever may be sitting in his or her stead.

JICTB, Inc., Petitioner Angela L. Tucker, Esq

JICTB, Inc 1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821

June 18, 25, July 2, 2024

City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat, thereof recorded October 1, 1856 In Plat Book 1, page 28. TAX NO. 11-21-310-010

COMMONLY

KNOWN AS: 608 West 6th Street

Sterling, IL 61081

Description of Improvements:

The property is a single family. The property has a two car garage

The garage is detached The exterior is aluminum siding The color is white. The prope rty has a fence.

Attorney for said Estate LAW OFFICES OF LESTER S. WEINSTINE, P.C. 1024 Hilltop Dr. P.O. Box 409 Morrison, IL 61270

Tel: 815-772-7211 Fax: 815-772-8599 Cell: 224-623-4624 skippe rlester@ hotmail.com

June 18, 25, July 2, 2024

s given to of the Margaret s, Letters were isMarilyn M whose is 10560 Road, 61250, as pendent Repve, whose of record r S Weof the Law of Lester Weinstine, P.C., top Drive, 409, Mor61270against the ay be filed Office of Circuit Clerk of de County, ast Knox Morrison, 61270, or represenboth, on e the 4th December, if mailing very of a from the tative is by Sec18-3 of the Act (755 5/18-3), the ted in that Any claim d on or hat date is Copies of filed with Clerk must be or delivered laimant to presentative the repreive's attorn ten (10) er it has d. Marilyn M Roselieb, dependent presentative the Estate of et M. Hicks, Deceased S. INSTINE #02968592 for ate FICES OF S. INE, P.C. top Dr. 409 rrison, IL 61270 815-772-7211

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Judith R Adolph, Letters of Office were issued to Tim S. Adolph, whose address is 754 Adolph Road, Chadwick, IL 61014 and Davi d E. Adolph, whose address is 15310 Covell Road, Morrison, IL 61270, as Independent CoRepresentatives, whose attorney of record is Lester S Weinstine, of the Law Offices of Lester S Weinstine, P.C., 1024 Hilltop Drive, P.O Box 409, Morrison, IL 61270-0409. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whitesi de County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 4th day of December, 2024 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice Any claim not filed on or before that date is

June 4, 11, 18, 2024 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ADAM YOECKEL JR, Deceased Case No 2024 PR 37 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Adam Yoeckel Jr, Letters of Office were issued to Rosemary I. Becker, whose address is 3668 Crystal Street, Gotha, FL 34734, as Independent Representative, whose attorney of record is Lester S Weinstine, of the Law Offices of Lester S Weinstine, P.C., 1024 Hilltop Drive, P.O Box 409, Morrison, IL 61270-0409. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whitesi de County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 4th day of December, 2024 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755

Rosemary I. Becker, Independent Representative for the Estate of Adam Yoeckel Jr, Deceased

LESTER S. WEINSTINE

ARDC #02968592

Attorney for said Estate LAW OFFICES OF LESTER S. WEINSTINE, P.C.

1024 Hilltop Dr. P.O. Box 409 Morrison, IL 61270

Tel: 815-772-7211

Fax: 815-772-8599

Cell: 224-623-4624 skippe rlester@ hotmail.com

June 4, 11, 18, 2024

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE

Estate of: MARGARET H (PEGGY) TERRY, a deceased person Case No 2024 PR 41 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Margaret H. (Peggy) Terry. Letters of Offices were issued on May 16, 2024 to Robert L Hill of Albany, Illinois, as Independent Executor His attorney is named below.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 East Knox St., Morrison, IL, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 2, 2025, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice Any claim not filed on or before that date will be

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN RE THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND E. WAKENIGHT, Deceased

No. 2024 PR 50 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Raymond E. Wakenight. Letters of Independent Administration were issued on June 3, 2024, to Jennifer S. Adams, whose attorneys of record are shown below.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Whitesi de County Courthouse, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois or with the representative, or both, on or before December 13, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. A copy of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has

June 11, 18, 25, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH A. HARRISON, Deceased No. 2024 PR 54 Notice is given to creditors of the death of Ruth A Harrison. Letters of office were issued on June 5, 2024, appointing Kristine A. McMahan of 1026 Galbraith Drive, Clinton IA 52732, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is named below. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 1, 2025, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), 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

June 18, 25, July 2, 2024

TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2024TX14 To: Thomas Groharing; Spouse of Thomas Groharing; Brittany Groharing; Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties claiming any right, interes t or title in the described real estate: Property located at: 8028 Spring Valle y Rd, Fulton, IL Property Index No. 02-07-300-001 Tax Sale Certificate No 2020-00023

This property was sold on November 4, 2021 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2020. A Petition for Tax Deed for this property was filed on April 25, 2024. Your right to redeem the property from the sale will expire on October 15, 2024. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on October 30, 2024 at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via Zoom (https://il-whiteside county.civicplus. com/252/1895/ Whitesi de-CountyCourts-ZoomInformation; "Judge Heuerman - Courtroom B"), or whomever may be sitting in his or her stead.

TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2024TX21

To: Kristal Gilpatrick; Spouse of Kristal Gilpatrick; Terry Tucker; Spouse of Terry Tucker; Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties claiming any right, interes t or title in the described real estate:

Property located at: 707 3rd St W, Lyndon, IL Property Index No. 15-21-206-002

Tax Sale

Certificate No. 2020-00274

This property was sold on November 4, 2021 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2020. A Petition for Tax Deed for this property was filed on April 25, 2024. Your right to redeem the property from the sale will expire on October 15, 2024. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on October 30, 2024 at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via Zoom (https://il-whiteside county.civicplus. com/252/1895/ Whiteside-CountyCourts-ZoomInformation; "Judge Heuerman - Courtroom B"), or whomever may be sitting in his or her stead.

JICTB, Inc., Petitioner Angela L. Tucker, Esq.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF, VS KEITH BARRON; CLARISSA MINGE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 23 FC 102 608 WEST 6TH STREET STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 6, 2024, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on August 1, 2024, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobb y 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whitesi de, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: Lot 9 in Block 26 of Wallace's Addition to the Town, now City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat, thereof recorded October 1, 1856 In Plat Book 1, page 28. TAX NO. 11-21-310-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 608 West 6th Street Sterling, IL 61081

The property is occupied

The Judgment amount was $52,108.67.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH ". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc , and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION

closure

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 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.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce , LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 23-16997IL 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.

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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June 18, 25, 2024 July 2, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING AND AVAILABILITY OF TE NTATIVE BUDGET

NOTICE is given that on June 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM, the Board of Trustee s of the Albany Fire Prot ection District of Whiteside County, Illinois will hold a public hearing at the Fire Station, 409 S. Church St, Albany, IL, concerning the proposed Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of said District for the fiscal year 20232024. Copies of the tentative Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance are avai lable for public inspection prior to said hearing at Heid Law Offices, LLC, 19670 Waller Rd., Fulton, Illinois, or at the District Fire Station Office.

2024. Copies of the tentative Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance are avai lable for public inspection prior to said hearing at Heid Law Offices, LLC, 19670 Waller Rd., Fulton, Illinois, or at the District Fire Station Office.

Dated this 8th day of May, 2023.

June 18, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING AND AVAILABILITY OF TE NTATIVE BUDGET

NOTICE is given that on July 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM, the Board of Trustees of the Fulton Fire Prot ection District of Whiteside County, Illinois will hold a public hearing at the Fire Station, 1802 16th Ave., Fulton, IL, concerning the proposed Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of said District for the fiscal year 20242025. Copies of the tentative Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance are avai lable for public inspection prior to said hearing at Heid Law Offices, LLC, 19670 Waller Rd., Fulton, Illinois, or at the District Fire Station Office. Dated this 10th day of June, 2024. /s/ Steven K. Bull President, Board of Trustees of said District

June 18, 2024

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT RIVER CITY RENTALS 1616 8th St., Fulton, IL PROPERTY OF JOHN TIESMAN STORAGE UNIT #49 SALE DATE: JULY 2, 2024 AT 10:00 AM

June 18, 25, 2024