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MT. MORRIS – The Performing Arts Guild of Mt. Morris will present a dessert theater, “Christmas Eve in Chaos,” a festive, side-splitting radio play that captures the spirit of holiday mishaps.
The comedy will be presented Friday, Jan. 10, through Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Allure of Pinecrest Grove Theater, 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt. Morris.
Carol (Trudy Whalen), the ultimate holiday enthusiast, is determined to make Rick’s home the brightest on the block. But when her elaborate light display causes a massive neighborhood blackout, her dreams of a perfect Christmas quickly turn into a holiday disaster.
Linda (Priscilla Osborne), Rick’s sensible wife, finds herself caught in the chaos, trying to keep peace amid the
escalating mishaps. Meanwhile, Rick (Mark Tremble) provides sarcastic commentary, and Uncle Frank (Larry Ubben) is convinced it’s all part of a government conspiracy. The family must figure out how to restore power before the entire neighborhood turns on them.
As they scramble in the dark, things take an unexpected turn when Santa (Jeff Bold) himself crash lands his sleigh in their backyard. The reindeer are scattered, Santa is flustered, and Carol sees it as her chance to save Christmas. With Rick reluctantly dragged along, Linda trying to keep everyone grounded and Uncle Frank still on high alert, the family sets off on a chaotic reindeer hunt through the snowy streets.
“From runaway reindeer to inflatable snowmen, ‘Christmas Eve in Chaos’ delivers laugh after laugh as the family’s holiday woes spiral out of control. This heartwarming comedy is per-
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Potato bar offered Jan. 5
Disciples United Methodist Church is hosting a Potato Bar from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5.
Freewill donations received at this month’s potato bar will go to support Hope of Ogle County.
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fect for anyone who needs a post-holiday pick-me-up and a reminder that even the most chaotic Christmas can bring joy,” said Pam Ballard, one of the show’s producers.
Performance times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $16, with a $2 discount for students. Dessert (included in the price) will be served at intermission. Reservations are encouraged.
Buy tickets online at www.performingartsguild.com. For information, call 815-734-2103.
Because of scheduling conflicts, the show replaces the previously scheduled play “A Christmas Story.”
“Christmas Eve in Chaos” is an original play by Morgan McConnell, directed by Morgan McConnell and assisted by Dave Sheely. It is being produced by Jennifer Bakener and Pamela Ballard.
ABOVE: Here are the 2025-26 Ogle County Historical Society Board of Directors. In the front row (from left) are Edgar Ferrer, Dawn Somers, Michal Burnett and Tom Lichty. In the back row are Mike Arians and Dave Head. LEFT: The Ogle County Historical Society elected officers in November. In the front row is president Arlene Sangmeister. In the back row (from left) are Dottie Bowers, secretary; Beth Baker Simeone, vice president; and Kris Gilbert, treasurer.
The potato bar is held the first Sunday of each month from November through April.
Baked potatoes complete with assorted toppings, beverages and a dessert bar will be offered.
The church is located on the corner of Hitt Street and Maple Avenue in Mt. Morris.
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Mt. Morris library thanks Shell gas station, community
During December, the local Shell station collected donations for the library. More than $150 was collected. Thanks to Shell and the community for supporting the library.
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Leaf River Soaring Eagles hold Christmas party
By LYDIA SHERBURNE
For Shaw Media
The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club celebrated Christmas on Dec. 16. They had a potluck dinner that everyone enjoyed.
Club members made ornaments, played pin the nose on the reindeer and guessed the number of candies in the jars. For the present exchange, club members played musical chairs to see what present each would receive.
Musical chair players were Hazel Friday, Finn Slattery, Lucy Miller, Makhya Burris, Kaden Lingbeck, David Wehler, Henry Hodson, David Bagwell and Kolton Motszko. Everyone had a lot of fun.
The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club meets the second Monday of every month at the River Valley Complex, 605 Main St., Leaf River.
For more information on the club, call Nickie Lingbeck at 815-275-2492.
The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club celebrated Christmas on Dec. 16. Musical chair players were Hazel Friday, Finn Slattery, Lucy Miller, Makhya Burris, Kaden Lingbeck, David Wehler, Henry Hodson, David Bagwell and Kolton Motszko. The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club meets the second Monday of every month at the River Valley Complex, 605 Main St., Leaf River.
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Christmas decorations to stay up via church calendar
I am amazed how fast the Christmas decorations disappear. In fact, I sometimes think if I drove through towns after midnight on Christmas Day one would see the live Christmas trees being put on the curb and outside decorations being put away.
Weather also plays a big part. If it is good weather, people want to get them down before the bad weather starts.
For me, I want to leave them up as long as possible especially if you follow the church calendar. Today, we celebrated the First Sunday after Christmas. Then we have the Second Sunday after Christmas and all during that time one leaves up the holiday decorations.
Now I did that long before I followed the church calendar simply because I love Christmas. But if anyone says to me, “You still have your
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Betty Obendorf
tree up?” I can give them a logical explanation.
Our Christmas Eve service at church was absolutely beautiful and we had 130 people in attendance. Then I was invited out to the O’Connor family for dinner after the service. We even played a unique family game.
Our own Obendorf family Christmas had been the weekend before with 43 family members. We had three new babies to carry around and taking family pictures revolved around nap time. People ask me what kind of food did we have and I answered, “Snacks of various kinds to start off the whole event.”
I even dug out a cheese ball recipe that I had not used for many years. It was a big hit along with other types of cheese. Others bring snacks, coffee cake and Krista has all of her cookies. All of this along with slush punch, eggnog, hot chocolate and soft drinks. Midafternoon we have pizza. My sister started that years ago after receiving a request from one of the kids. She had been fixing chili for a number of years and then Zach suggested she do pizza. It was a great hit and pizza is here to stay. Everyone loves pizza. I am glad we have good pizza makers in Polo.
So another family Christmas is in the history book and this past week I joined some of the family at Bruce and Robin’s in Mt. Morris. All was very quiet since all of the younger family members were at their own homes enjoying their gifts.
At the end of the week I enjoyed showing the museum to the McGuire family. I remember Keith McGuire being such an important part of the Polo Historical Society so it was nice having his family members see what we have done. Time moves right along.
Now we start a new year and I am starting to think of what the next program will be in the spring. That is not that far off and I even have something green and growing near my patio. But first we have more winter to deal with and those snowflakes soon will be blowing again.
For now I am going to enjoy my Christmas lights that are still burning brightly inside my house. I am going to keep Christmas going for a while.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
The story behind those tree-shaped tombstones in cemeteries
Near the front of Riverside Cemetery in Oregon is a stone tree stump tombstone. Christopher Olsen, his wife, Hellene, and their daughter, Henrietta, are the names and dates inscribed on a stone scroll of paper attached to the tree trunk.
Tree tombstones tend to surprise people who come across them since they’re not usually seen at the head of a grave.
The two types of tree tombstones are a tree trunk for adults and three stacked logs for children.
Christopher Olsen was born in Modum, Norway, in 1834, two years before Oregon was founded by John Phelps. Olsen moved to America in 1868, living in Chicago and Rochelle for a short time before moving to Oregon. His occupation was a shoemaker. Olsen died in 1892 at age 67. When you drive by the cemetery, you notice the tree stump monument that was erected 111 years ago.
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Grave markers shaped like tree stumps can be found in old cemeteries across the U.S. and in foreign countries as well. These generally date from the 1880s to 1920s. In Oregon, there are tree-shaped tombstones at the Riverside, Riverview and St. Mary’s cemeteries.
The tree-stump stones took many shapes – a single vertical stump, a double vertical stump, a horizontal stump, a ledger tree stump, a tree stump bench, a tree stump chair and a tree stump cross.
They could be decorated with birds, books, firearms, flowers, plants, anchors or animals, along with the signs of fraternal orders, from unions to the Elks to the Freemasons.
The Woodmen of the World,
founded in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1890 served as a life insurance company to support a family after a death.
The perks of becoming a Woodman included a free tree-shaped tombstone. The tree-stump stones were part of a movement to turn the focus of death back to life.
While visiting the birthplace of Ronald Reagan in Tampico, Illinois, Marilyn and I drove through the Tampico Cemetery. We were surprised to see several tree tombstones and two tree benches.
The John Howlett Tree Tombstone features two smaller tree stones titled Mother and Father. Behind the stone is the tree bench.
The John Howlett Tree Tombstone is a fantastic monument containing several tree stones and is decorated with stone flowers and a flower pot.
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
Hunters take 82,496 deer during Illinois firearm season
SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 82,496 deer during the seven-day 2024 Illinois firearm deer season that concluded Dec. 8. Comparatively, hunters harvested 76,494 deer during the 2023 firearm season. The preliminary harvest for the second
segment of the 2024 firearm season Dec. 5-8 was 27,835 deer compared with 22,883 deer harvested during the second part of the 2023 season.
The preliminary harvest for the first segment of this year’s firearm season Nov. 22-24 was 54,661 deer.
Remaining 2025 deer hunting opportunities in Illinois include late-winter
antlerless-only and chronic wasting disease season in designated counties Jan. 17-19.
Archery deer season continues through Jan. 19.
Here are the totals for 2024 listed with the county first and then totals for the first season, second season and total for 2024 and the 2023 total for comparison:
• Ogle: 418, 275, 693, 662
• Carroll: 387, 164, 551, 522
• Lee: 424, 231, 655, 548
• Jo Daviess: 836, 442, 1,378, 1,368
• Stephenson: 307, 174, 481, 535
• Whiteside: 291, 256, 647, 611
Adams County led the state with 1,565, 734, 2,299, 2183.
– Shaw Local News Network
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This tree tombstone is for Luther Baker and his family. Luther Baker died in 1887.
Applications available for Farm Bureau scholarships
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Applications will be available Jan. 5 for the Ogle County Farm Bureau’s 2025 Scholarship Program.
Scholarships are for graduating high school seniors or those enrolled at an accredited university. Farm Bureau members may pick up or have applications mailed. Applications also can be downloaded from the Ogle County Farm Bureau website at www.oglefb.org.
This year the organization will award nine scholarships each in the amount of $2,000.
The Don Bybee Memorial Scholarship is jointly funded by the Bybee family and the Ogle County Farm Bureau. Bybee served for many years as a director on the Ogle County Farm Bureau board and the scholarship recognizes his passion for offering opportunities for Ogle County youth to advance their education.
Also available is a scholarship funded jointly by the Ogle County Pork Producers Association and the Farm Bureau. The Mark Detig Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually. Detig served as past president and director on the Ogle County Pork Producers Association board and was involved in 4-H youth activities in Ogle County.
These scholarships are in addition to the Del Flessner Memorial Scholarship honoring the former manager of the Ogle County Farm Bureau and two $1,000 General Farm Bureau Scholarships.
The George R. LeFevre Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship funded by the Jeff and Joyce Tremble family and the Farm Bureau. It recognizes LeFevre for his lifetime of service to agriculture and youth education in Ogle County. It will be awarded to a recipient studying in a field of agriculture.
The Mary R. LeFevre Memorial
Scholarship is a scholarship funded by the Jeff and Joyce Tremble family and the Farm Bureau. It recognizes LeFevre for her dedicated service in the health care profession and involvement with youth education. It will be awarded to a recipient studying in a health care related field.
The Susan Young Scholarship honors Young for her years of dedication serving the agriculture community in Ogle County. It will be awarded to a recipient majoring in an agriculture related field of study.
Two general Farm Bureau scholarships also will be awarded to winning recipients.
An Ag Technology Scholarship also will be awarded to a recipient studying in an ag technology field similar to diesel mechanics, crop technician or similar fields of study.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be a high school graduate, must be an Ogle County Farm Bureau member or dependent of a member, must be accepted at an accredited university or college and pursue an agricultural or agricultural-related field of study, must be a resident of Illinois and must demonstrate a financial need.
Applicants can be graduating high school seniors or students enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Applications will be judged on criteria including academic performance, demonstrated interest in agriculture, financial need and character/personality.
Those interested in receiving a scholarship application should call the Ogle County Farm Bureau at 815-732-2231 or stop by the office at 421 W. Pines Road in Oregon. Applications also can be downloaded by visiting the website, www.oglefb. org.
All applications and accompanying materials must be received no later than April 1.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE
2024TX25: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS PUBLIC AID CONSULTANT, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND OGLE COUNTY CLERK, OGLE COUNTY TREASURER, OGLE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY, CITY OF OREGON, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO, LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT, UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address
06-27-151-002DEARBORN, KENT JR HEIRS AND DEVISEES 2021-0004117955 W TAYLOR ST
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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2022, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 2, 2025. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 26, 2025 AT 9:00 AM [COURTROOM 302], SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 2, 2025. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 105 S. 5TH ST STE 104, OREGON, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110
Hospital merger with Catholic organization sparks concerns about reproductive health care
By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com
DIXON – Some Dixon residents say they are concerned about restrictions on reproductive health care services as the former KSB Hospital undergoes a merger with OSF HealthCare.
The hospital’s partnership with OSF was made official May 10, when the two organizations announced in a news release that they’d signed a term sheet and expected a full merger.
OSF officially took over operations Jan. 1. KSB will be renamed OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, becoming the 17th hospital in the OSF ministry.
Although its merger with OSF comes with a significant amount of funding, a total of $40 million – something that KSB desperately needs to keep its doors open – it also comes with significant changes to policies.
As a Catholic health care organization, OSF abides by the directives set forth in the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Service. After Jan. 1, OSF Saint Katharine will abide by them as well, Paul Acro, media coordinator at OSF HealthCare, said in an interview with Shaw Local News Network.
Within those directives, Sarah Schlegel, president of PFLAG Sauk Valley in Sterling, pointed out many limitations to health care services that “terrify” her “for a whole host of reasons,” Schlegel wrote in a letter to Shaw Local.
“It’s too bad we’re going to have some restricted services due to OSF being Catholic,” Linda Wegner of Dixon said in an interview with Shaw Local. “I am especially concerned about women’s reproductive care. There’s going to be some services for some people that they’re not going to be able to get.
“You almost have to ask ahead of time what services they do or do not provide before you get started with a doctor here because you wouldn’t want to get into it and waste his time, her time, or your time and money and then have to go somewhere else,” Wegner said.
Terminating a pregnancy
One of Schlegel’s concerns is the hospital’s limitations around performing medical and surgical abortions.
The ERD defines “abortion” as the “directly intended termination of pregnancy before viability or the directly intended destruction of a viable fetus,” according to the booklet.
“Abortion is never permitted,” directive No. 45 says.
In an email interview with OSF HealthCare, the organization said, “in Catholic health care, respect for human life and dignity prevents us from participating in directly intended abortion. We provide medically indicated treatment for women experiencing serious health issues, ectopic pregnancies or miscarriages to save the woman’s life and preserve her health.”
Medical birth control and contraceptive practices
Schlegel also pointed out that Catholic health care organizations also are limited in the methods they can offer to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
Wegner said she was concerned that the hospital wouldn’t perform “something as simple as a tubal ligation,” which is a surgical procedure for women that permanently prevents pregnancy.
“If a person wants to have a baby and have that procedure, they wouldn’t be able to give birth here because who wants to go back and do it again? Nobody wants to have their last baby and then have to go somewhere else and do surgery again. It’s just easy to take care of it at the same time,” Wegner said.
“Catholic health institutions may not promote or condone contraceptive practices,” according to ERD directive No. 52.
That includes medical birth control methods such as taking prescribed medication, getting an implantation and procedures including a tubal ligation and a vasectomy, according to directives 52 and 53.
Instead, “Catholic health care supports reliable, fertility awareness-based
methods of family planning rather than sterilization to prevent pregnancy. We offer modern, evidence-based methods,” OSF HealthCare said.
Those types of methods involve monitoring a woman’s physical signs throughout her menstrual cycle to determine when ovulation is occurring to prevent pregnancy.
Infertility treatment and alternatives
On the other hand, woman who are struggling to get pregnant also have limited options, Schlegel wrote.
The ERD says on page 16, “reproductive technologies that substitute for the marriage act are not consistent with human dignity.”
That includes the use of a surrogate mother; heterologous fertilization, a method of assisted reproduction where genetic material from a third-party donor is used to achieve pregnancy; and any method that attempts to achieve pregnancy through extracorporeal conception, which refers to the process of fertilization happening outside of the body, including homologous artificial fertilization which uses the genetic material from the couple, according to directives 40, 41 and 42.
Instead, OSF Saint Katharine will offer fertility care through the Creighton Model FertilityCare System, which tracks reproductive health issues and Natural Procreative Technology used to treat them.
The technology “monitors and maintains a woman’s gynecologic and reproductive health and offers medical and surgical treatments that cooperate completely with the reproductive system,” OSF HealthCare said.
“This approach helps to restore health and function so that conception
can occur within its natural context. The methods used respect the life and dignity of the spouses and any children conceived,” OSF HealthCare said.
Other options for health care in Dixon
“I think the lack of options is concerning,” Wegner said. “I was born and raised Catholic, but I just think it shouldn’t enter into people getting services, especially in a rural community where we don’t have a lot of choices, unless we drive and go to another hospital.”
“We all want to attract new young families here to Dixon, but these restricted policies could deter that as well,” Wegner said.
One alternative could be CGH Medical Center, which is mainly located in Sterling, but provides women’s healthcare services, along with many others, at its Dixon location on North Galena Avenue.
The Dixon clinic can offer all forms of birth control to those who are an established patient and perform outpatient birth control procedures like implantable birth control and intrauterine devices or IUDs, Vanessa Simonton, director of OB/GYN service line at CGH, said in an interview with Shaw Local.
However, tubal ligations and vasectomies are only performed at its locations in Sterling, according to Simonton.
Providers at the Dixon clinic will also assist with fertility treatments and provide prenatal care for surrogate pregnancies. However, patients may be referred to a specialized fertility center if more in-depth care is required, Simonton said.
Following conception, all prenatal care, including ultrasound, can be done at the Dixon clinic, but patients can only give birth at the medical center in Sterling, Simonton said.
As for terminating a pregnancy, it “is only performed in emergent situations, such as an ectopic pregnancy where the mother’s life is at risk,” Simonton said.
OSF HealthCare officials says patients should feel free to discuss any health concerns or questions with their healthcare professionals at OSF.
“Our physicians and advance practice providers are committed to helping patients make informed decisions, which entails discussing the range of options available to patients, as well as expected benefits, risks, burdens and any potential side effects,” OSF HealthCare said.
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Alex Hartman (left) and Scott Coots work to remove the signage of the former KSB Hospital on Dec. 13 in Dixon. Changing all the signs on the campus is expected to take a few months.
2024 Ogle County tentative ‘multiplier’ announced
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SPRINGFIELD – Ogle County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0271, David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue, said.
The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g., school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If there was no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result.
State law requires property in Illinois to be assessed at one-third of its market value. Farm property is assessed differently with farm homesites and dwellings subject to regular assessing and equalization procedures. Farmland and farm buildings are assessed according to standards based on productivity.
The equalization factor is determined annually for each county by comparing the sale price of individual properties sold over the past three years to the assessed value placed on those properties by the county supervisor of assessments/county assessor.
If the three-year average level of assessment is one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be one (1.0000). If the average level of assessment is greater than one-third
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New minimum wage takes effect this month
SPRINGFIELD – New protections took effect in Illinois workplaces Jan. 1. Workers got a raise as the minimum wage increased by $1 an hour from $14 to $15. The minimum wage for tipped workers rose to $9 an hour and youth workers (those younger than 18) working fewer than 650 hours per calendar year saw their hourly wage increase to $13 an hour. Job postings by employers with 15 or more employees now need to include pay scale and benefit information for the posted position.
Employers in Illinois now are required to provide pay stubs to employees each pay
of market value, the equalization factor will be less than one (1.0000). And if the average level of assessment is less than one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be greater than one (1.0000).
Assessments in Ogle County are at 32.45% of market value based on sales of properties in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
The equalization factor currently being assigned is for taxes in 2024 payable in 2025.
Last year’s equalization factor for the county was 1.0000.
The tentative factor is subject to change if the County Board of Review takes actions that significantly affect the county assessments or if local officials or others can present data showing that IDOR’s estimates of the average level of assessments in the county should be adjusted. A public hearing on the tentative multiplier will be held between 20 and 30 days after the tentative factor is published in a newspaper of general circulation within the county.
A change in the equalization factor does not mean property tax bills will increase or decrease. Tax bills are determined by local taxing bodies when they request money each year to provide services to local citizens. If the amount requested by local taxing districts is not greater than the amount received in the previous year, total property taxes will not increase even if assessments may have increased.
The assessed value of an individual property determines what portion of the tax burden a specific taxpayer will assume. That individual’s portion of tax responsibility is not changed by the multiplier.
State report: Mt. Morris nursing home cited for severe health care violation
By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com
DIXON – A nursing home in Mt. Morris is one of four facilities across Illinois cited for “AA” violations, the most severe type of violation.
Allure of Pinecrest, 414 S. Wesley Ave. in Mt. Morris, was fined $50,000 for an “AA” violation and $2,200 for a “B” violation.
An “AA” violation is given when a condition or event at a facility directly contributes to a resident’s death.
The Illinois Department of Public Health listed the violations as part of its 2024 Third Quarter Report of Nursing Home Violations.
According to the report, the facility received the “AA” violation because “based on an interview and record review, the facility failed to assess and monitor a resident who experienced a change in condition and failed to implement interventions as ordered by the physician resulting in the death” of a 58-year-old male resident.
The report also states the facility contributed to a female resident, referred to as “R64” in the report,
experiencing an 11.41% weight loss over six months.
“Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide nutritional supplements as ordered,” according to the report. R64’s monthly weight checks showed that she weighed 147.2 pounds on Nov. 28, 2023, and weighed 130.4 pounds on May 7, 2024.
The report details 312 violations, which can be viewed on the IDPH website at dph.illinois.gov.
Three other facilities also received “AA” violations:
• Alden Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, a Chicago nursing home, was fined $50,000.
• ALIYA on 87th, a nursing home in Chicago, was fined $50,000 for an “AA” violation and $25,000 for an “A” violation.
• St. Paul’s Senior Community, a Belleville nursing facility, was fined $50,000.
Any member of the public can file a complaint with IDPH against health care facilities in Illinois that are licensed by the department. For more information or to file a complaint, visit dph.illinois.gov.
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“These laws taking effect in January put more money in the pockets of Illinois workers, increase pay transparency and better inform workers about their hours worked, deductions and wages,” Illinois Department of Labor Director Jane Flanagan said.
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Monroe Township Fire Protection District announces daytime staffing to enhance fire and EMS coverage
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MONROE CENTER – Fire Chief Scott Jaeger announced a significant operational enhancement for the Monroe Township Fire Protection District.
Beginning Jan. 6, the station will implement daytime staffing for fire and EMS incidents during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with plans to expand to seven-day coverage in the future.
“This strategic move aims to improve emergency response times and better serve residents during peak activity hours. The new staffing model addresses the challenges posed by an increasing number of calls for service during working hours when many of our Paid-OnCall members are unavailable due to their career commitments,” officials said in a news release.
The first daytime employees of the Monroe Township Fire Protection District are Deputy Chief Richard Wilson, Tiffany Zielinski, Niki Ritacco, Tyler Gorsegner and Tyler Kilcullen. They will be responsible for daily station activities and will immediately respond to emergencies as needed.
To further enhance community safety and wellness, the district will launch the following initiatives:
• Be Alarmed! Smoke Detector Installation Program: Providing residents with complimentary smoke detectors and installations by partnering with the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
• In-home blood pressure checks: Offering convenient health screen -
ings for residents on the dates that crews are at the station.
• File of Life: Setting up medical information in a standard location within the resident’s home. This aids the EMS crews in collecting important information during emergencies that family members have a hard time recalling/locating for EMS.
“This change is about preparedness and providing our residents with the peace of mind that comes with knowing help is readily available,” Jaeger said. “We’re excited to take this next step in better serving
our community.”
The Monroe Township Fire Protection District transitioned from an all-volunteer fire department to a Paid-On-Call model about 15 years ago. This latest operational upgrade underscores the district’s dedication to evolving with the community’s needs and ensuring dependable, prompt emergency services, according to the release.
To learn more or schedule these services, contact Deputy Chief Richard Wilson via email at Deputychief@mtfpd.net.
Man charged with violating another order of protection
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – A Rockford man who pleaded guilty in November to possessing a stolen vehicle and violating an order of protection is facing new charges and revocation of his probation sentence.
Timothy P. Valdivia, 32, was sentenced Nov. 21 to 24 months of probation after pleading guilty to possessing
a 2018 Toyota truck owned by a LaCrosse, Wisconsinm man and violating an order of protection against an Oregon woman.
In those charges, Valdivia was apprehended in the truck Nov. 4 after an Oregon police officer was sent
OGLE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS
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James P. Smith and Shirley J. Smith to Bailey Ann Ruter and Michael George Ruter III, 3202 W. IL Route 64, Oregon, $345,000.
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center to Serenity Hospice And Home, one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township, $180,000.
Bejamin Sodergren-Baar and Emma B. Sodergren-Baar to William A. Pitney III, 115 Southview Drive, Rochelle, $167,500. Barbara Noble to John Hyde, 502 N. Fourth St., Oregon, $185,000.
Ashley Hays and Ashley Haye to Cirilo Vieyra Martinez, 504 N. Thomas Ave., Polo, $55,000.
Zachary J. Akey to Hannah G. Nitz, 136 W. Main St., Stillman Valley, $117,000.
Kristine L. Bardell to Jon Witmer and Mikaley Smith, 509 W. Mason St., Polo, $114,000.
Jordan B. Auker to Amanda J. Martinez, trustee, and Amfm Trust, two parcels in Byron Township, $647,640.
Melinda A. Cattell and Christopher C. Charbonneau to Chase Stremlau, 3128 E. Mill Road, Byron, $171,000.
Cassidy C. Manning to Alison M. Mach and Justin C. Mach, 10027 E. Hickory Ridge Drive, Rochelle, $475,000.
Jose M. Arrez and Libertad Arrez to Orlando Garcia and Lucila Ontiveros, 20143 E. Welty Road, Esmond, and one parcel in Lynnville Township, $249,900.
to a residence in the 300 block of South Second Street for violation of an Oct. 11 order of protection for being within 300 feet of the home.
As part of his probation, Valdivia was ordered to have no contact with the victim, submit to DNA testing and undergo any counseling ordered by the probation department. Valdivia also had to pay $1,399 in fines and fees.
On Dec. 6 – just 15 days after being sentenced – Valdivia was charged with
violating that order when prosecutors said he contacted the victim.
Valdivia has been held at the Ogle County jail since his arrest. He is scheduled to appear in court at 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
At his November sentencing hearing, Valdivia told Ogle County Judge John “Ben” Roe that he was certain he wanted to represent himself in court
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Joshua A. Frankfother and Megan L. Frankfother to Joshua A. Frankfother, 15221 E. Dees Drive, Monroe Center, $0. Terry N. Buchan to Benjamin A. Coats and Coats Family Land Tr971, 1447 S. Lowell Park Road, Polo, $0.
Trustees Deeds
Thad D. Koets, trustee, and Koets Trdak961 to Thad D. Koets, trustee, Danis J. Koets, trustee, and Koets Tr96, one parcel in Leaf River Township, $0.
Deborah S. Maas, trustee, Ds Maas Trust and Maas Ds Trust to Maas Haus LLC, 2802 N. Meridian Road, Chana, $0. Robert P. Maas, trustee; Deborah S. Maas, trustee; and Msm Tr1004, to
Deborah S. Maas, trustee, Ds Maas Trust and Maas Ds Trust, 2802 N. Meridian Road, Chana, $0.
Deeds in Trust
Mark G. Miller and Cynthia L. Miller to Mark G. Miller, trustee; Cynthia L. Miller, trustee; and Miller Living Trust, one parcel in Scott Township, $0.
Bryan J. Spring and Sherry S. Spring to Sherry S. Spring, trustee, and Sherry S. Spring Revocable Trust, two parcels in Marion Township, $0.
Dannie D. Stanbery and Francine M. Stanbery to Dannie D. Stanbery, trustee; Francine M. Stanbery, trustee; and Dds & Fms Tr1224, 509 N. Fourth St, Oregon, $0.
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Illinois Attorney General highlights new laws that take effect with new year
resulting child sexual abuse images nonetheless perpetuate abusive and predatory behavior.
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul is highlighting four new laws initiated by his office that went into effect Jan. 1.
House Bill 4623 cracks down on child sexual abuse images throughout Illinois by prohibiting the use of Artificial Intelligence technology to create child sexual abuse images that either involve real children or obscene imagery.
Raoul introduced the legislation, which was sponsored in the General Assembly by state Sen. Mary Edly-Allen and state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz.
Experts from the Attorney General’s office testified before legislative committees to explain technological advances that have enabled the creation of realistic, computer-generated images and videos of children and to highlight the ways in which AI-generated child sexual abuse images are harmful. When AI technology uses images of real children to generate child sexual abuse images, the children who are depicted experience real reputational, emotional and privacy injuries.
However, even when the technology does not use images of real children, the
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and had received a plea agreement from the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office.
His plea and sentence came 19 days after he led police on a chase through Oregon before fleeing from the truck and then returning to it where he was arrested.
According to court documents, Valdivia was found inside the truck at 5:07 p.m. as it was parked in front of the apartment building.
Raoul’s office, with a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, runs the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that investigates child exploitation crimes and trains law enforcement agencies.
House Bill 5371, sponsored by state Sen. Laura Fine and state Rep. Ann Williams, will enhance civil rights protections for people in Illinois and provide important clarifications to the Illinois Human Rights Act. The new law, which is the result of collaborative efforts by the Attorney General’s office and the Illinois Department of Human Rights, specifically will:
• Strengthen relief in discriminatory pattern-and-practice determinations by clarifying the term “per violation.” For example, a business that repeatedly discriminates against multiple employees could be held accountable for each instance of a violation.
• The law also increases the maximum penalty amounts that a court may award in the Attorney General’s pattern-and-practice determinations and fair housing lawsuits.
• Clarify that aggrieved parties have the right to take action to collect judgments, even if they do not intervene in
Oregon patrol officer Terry Lester said he found Valdivia sitting in the driver’s seat of the truck with the engine running after the woman saw Valdivia sitting in the truck outside her residence. Lester said Valdivia told him he “wanted to see his daughter before he went to jail.”
Oregon Police Chief Matt Kalnins said Valdivia was the driver of a vehicle they chased through town Nov. 3 after it was seen traveling 66 mph in a 40-mph zone eastbound on East Washington Street, which also is Illinois 64. The traffic charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
the state’s enforcement action.
• Codify criteria language from the Illinois Civil Rights Act of 2003 to expressly prohibit unjustified disparate impacts in real estate transactions.
The IHRA grants the Attorney General the authority to investigate broad, systemic problems or incidents of discrimination, referred to as “patterns or practices,” and file suits to remedy such violations.
House Bill 5561 will protect workers from retaliatory conduct by employers, strengthen protections under state law and codify the authority of Raoul’s Workplace Rights Bureau to investigate and hold employers who retaliate or threaten to retaliate accountable.
Sponsored by state Sen. Cristina Castro and state Rep. Marcus Evans, this new law will broaden the scope of conduct protected under the Illinois Whistleblower Act to protect employees who report violations of the law or threats to public health and safety directly to their employer.
The definition of retaliation also is expanded under this law, now including blacklisting an employee from future opportunities and immigration-based retaliation. Finally, the law gives statutory authority to the Attorney General’s office to bring suit against employers who retaliate or
threaten retaliation against employees.
Senate Bill 3713, sponsored by state Sen. Robert Peters and state Rep. Maurice West, II, will increase accessibility to the Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program, a program administered by the Attorney General’s office that provides reimbursement to eligible victims of violent crime and their families, helping to pay expenses that include hospital and medical charges, funeral and burial costs, relocation expenses and lost wages related to the crime.
The law expands the number of individuals who would be eligible and reduces barriers for victims of violent crime and their families and is the result of the cooperative efforts of the Attorney General’s office, Ascend Justice, and the Alliance for Safety and Justice, a longtime collaborator with the Attorney General’s office.
“My office has continued to work with the General Assembly to develop legislation to protect children, increase access to state services and advocate for the rights of workers and marginalized communities,” Raoul said in a news release. “I look forward to our continued collaboration with law enforcement, legislators and various stakeholders to enact policies that protect residents and communities around Illinois.”
Plenty of action at Dixon KSB Holiday Classic
Photos by Alex T. Paschal
TOP LEFT: Sterling’s Madison Austin looks to pass while being guarded by Stillman Valley’s Brooke Jordal on Dec. 27 during the Dixon KSB Holiday Classic. TOP RIGHT: Dixon’s Hallie Williamson is fouled by Byron’s Macy Groharing. ABOVE: Sterling’s Madison Austin works for the ball against Stillman Valley’s Dailene Wade. LEFT: Dixon’s Reese Dambman handles the ball against Byron’s Aubrie Fuller. MIDDLE LEFT: Sterling’s Delali Amankwa handles the ball against Stillman Valley’s Taylor Davidson.
Stillman Valley remains undefeated with win over Byron
By TY REYNOLDS Special to Shaw Media
DIXON – It was an Big Northern Conference battle for the championship of the KSB Holiday Tournament on Dec. 28 between Byron and Stillman Valley.
Byron jumped out to a 10-0 lead, but Stillman Valley rallied to lead most of the game in a 45-40 victory.
The Cardinals (15-0) led 23-18 at halftime and 29-26 through three quarters, and the Tigers (13-1) could never completely catch up; they cut the lead to 33-32 midway through the fourth quarter before Stillman regained control down the stretch.
Taylor Davidson led the Cardinals with 13 points, Dailene Wade scored all 12 of her points in the second half, and Lillian Green added 11 points.
Malia Morton led Byron with 12 points, Macy Groharing had 11, and Aubrie Fuller added nine.
Byron girls rematch with Stillman Valley set for Feb. 6
Mark Feb. 6 on your girls basketball calendar. That is when Byron and Stillman Valley will meet in Round 2 of what promises to be a thrilling rematch of their championship game at the Dixon KSB Holiday Classic.
Stillman Valley beat Byron 45-40 to take the title at Dixon after finishing second to Rock Island Alleman last year. Like the rest of tourney action, it was defense taking center stage as baskets were extremely difficult to come by.
Watching the state-ranked royalty (61-1 combined record) of Stillman Valley versus Sterling and Byron versus Dixon in the semifinals, the team playing the toughest defense prevailed.
Stillman Valley survived a firsthalf scoring drought and banging on the boards by a physical Sterling team to win 47-37. Aided by 3-point shooting, it was 10 straight Stillman Valley points for a 16-13 lead. Going into the fourth quarter, it was a narrow 28-27 lead before the Cardinals poured it on in the final stanza for the win over the No. 11-ranked team in Class 3A.
On paper, Byron had a tougher task with undefeated Dixon ranked No. 1 in the Class 3A Associated Press poll. A combination of early Dixon
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foul trouble and Byron outhustling the Duchesses for loose balls and forcing turnovers led to a 20-6 halftime lead.
So dominant were the Tigers on defense that Dixon did not make a field goal until the third quarter. For emphasis, that bears repeating: Byron held the No. 1-ranked team in 3A to zero field goals in the first half.
Final score was 50-33, setting up the heavyweight 2A title match while the 3A schools had to settle for the third-place game, which was won by Sterling 44-18. Not sure what Dixon did to merit a No. 1 ranking, but that will go by the wayside.
On a sidenote, Sterling played the No. 8 team in 1A (Pecatonica), the No. 3 in 2A and No. 1 in 3A at the KSB, which is the longest-running girls holiday tournament in the state at 46 years. Speaking of history, Sterling has the distinction of being the first girls high school basketball champion (1977) in Illinois.
No doubt Stillman Valley will at least retain its No. 3 AP state ranking while Byron has done enough to move into the top 10 from No. 11.
Breese Central and Nashville, the top teams in 2A, met Saturday and Breese won 33-29. A commonality between BC/Nashville and Byron/ Stillman Valley is geographically positioned in the same sub-sectionals.
With Byron and Stillman Valley only five miles apart, that usually is going to be the case. Down south, Nashville and Breese are a bit farther apart at 30 miles. They must play pretty good basketball in Breese. Breese Mater Dei was the school that knocked off Byron in the 2023 state championship.
The supersectional complex that Byron and Stillman Valley are in might be the toughest in the state with defending state champ Peoria Notre Dame and highly regarded Aurora Central Catholic, Rock Island Alleman and Sherrard.
At the Rockford Boylan Tournament, a stat of note was the 46 points scored by Laney Calhoon of Orangeville in a win over Beloit Memorial. She tallied 33 in the first half.
Even after graduating 6-foot-4 AllStater Whitney Sullivan (Cahoon’s
cousin), Orangeville is ranked No. 5 in 1A. In defeating Beloit Memorial, it was a win by a school of 102 students against one of 1,700.
It is much more common for smaller schools to beat larger ones in girls basketball than in boys. Earlier this season, Stillman Valley put a 46-33 whipping on Orangeville.
Before returning home to check out the local girls basketball scene, I had the chance to watch my granddaughter play a grade-school basketball game in Utah.
Here is what stood out most to me: Before tipoff, the home coach addressed the fans and stressed the importance of sportsmanship. She said anyone verbally harassing an official would be asked to promptly leave the gym. If that person failed to comply, the game would end in a forfeit to the opposing team.
When the potential exists to be a source of embarrassment to your children or grandchildren, it is much easier to keep one’s lip zipped. All were behaved throughout the contest.
• Andy Colbert, an avid runner, is a sports writer for Shaw Local covering high school sports in Ogle County.
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Stillman Valley’s Lillian Green looks to pass the ball against Byron on Dec. 28 in the championship game of the Dixon KSB Holiday Classic.
Stillman Valley pulls away to slip past Sterling
Cardinals close game on 11-2 run to advance to title game
By TY REYNOLDS Special to Shaw Media
DIXON – After a nip-and-tuck first three quarters, Sterling just couldn’t keep up with Stillman Valley over the final four minutes of their Dixon KSB Holiday Classic semifinal Dec. 17.
Stillman Valley won 47-37.
“I thought our defense in the first 12 minutes was probably the best defense we’ve played all year,” Sterling coach Taylor Jackson said. “We need that to be 32 minutes and we need to be a little bit more productive offensively.”
Stillman Valley closed the final 4:24 with an 11-2 run. Senior standout Taylor Davidson scored 11 of her gamehigh 22 points in the fourth quarter to reach the 2,000-point plateau for her career.
“I’m going to be honest, I had no idea how many points I had, didn’t even think it was close to 20, but I got it, so I was very surprised,” said Davidson, who came into the game with 1,978 points in her four-year varsity career. “I’m just really grateful because of the way we kind of came together in the end. That really was what helped me get there. I owe it all to my teammates and the way they pass it to me and that game showed it right there.”
Sterling led 13-6 only 31 seconds into the second quarter after baskets by Madison Austin and Jossy James.
Lillian Green then scored in transition and Davidson nailed a deep 3-pointer to get the Cardinals’ offense going.
Brooke Jordal added a 3 and Davidson went coast to coast for a layup in the final minute of the half. Davidson started the second half with another strong drive to the basket for an 18-13 Stilman lead only nine seconds into the third quarter.
Sterling tied it at 18, 20 and 22 and Austin’s three-point play put the Warriors back in front at 25-24. Jae James’ transition layup made it 27-26 with 1:10 to go in the third, but that was the Warriors’ last lead.
Davidson hit two free throws with 1.9 seconds left in the period and then hit a pull-up jumper before Dailene Wade’s putback pushed the lead to 32-27 less than a minute into the fourth. Jossy James nailed a 3 and then Jae James hit a scoop shot in the lane and a 3-pointer with 5:44 left to get Sterling to within 36-35.
Jae James left soon after with a bloody nose after getting hit in the face while playing defense and the War -
riors struggled down the stretch.
“I thought Jae played really well up to that point and we lose a lot of our energy and enthusiasm when she goes off the court, so that was a tough one for us,” Jackson said. “We needed some girls to pick it up at that point and we just struggled to do that tonight. We stopped really being able to or trying to score and they were able to go a little bit harder at the rim and finish some shots that we weren’t able to.”
Wade scored in the post and Davidson drove to the basket for two layups, converting a three-point play on one of them, and hit a pair of free throws in a span of 2:08 to stretch the Stillman lead to 45-35 with 2:16 to play.
“We played great defense the whole game, but what changed was on the offensive end,” Davidson said. “We kind of found our rhythm and the way we had to work against their pressure defense because they were crashing every time we drove, so we figured out how to dish it out to each other and stay within the flow of our offense.”
Davidson added five rebounds, three assists and a block to her 22 points. Wade scored all nine of her points after halftime while also grab-
bing eight rebounds and a steal for the Cardinals. Jordal added seven points and an assist, Joslyn Nanni had five points and two rebounds and Green chipped in four points, nine rebounds, two steals, an assist and a block.
Jossy James and Austin each scored 12 points to pace Sterling. Aus-
Sterling’s Jae James handles the ball against Stillman Valley’s Lillian Green on Dec. 27 during the Dixon KSB Holiday Classic. James later left the game with a bloody nose after getting hit in the face while playing defense.
tin added seven rebounds and an assist and James chipped in four rebounds, two assists and a steal. Jae James had seven points, four rebounds and two assists. Delali Amankwa (7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block) and Nia Harris (5 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist) both scored three points.
Photos by Alex T. Paschal
Sterling’s Taah Liberty and Stillman Valley’s Taylor Davidson fall out of bounds battling for the ball Dec. 27 at the Dixon KSB Holiday Classic.
Byron takes control from start, sends Dixon to first loss
By TY REYNOLDS Special to Shaw Media
DIXON – A slow start doomed Dixon in the semifinals of its own holiday tournament Dec. 17 at Lancaster Gym.
The Duchesses did not make a field goal in the first half and never recovered from a double-digit halftime deficit in a 50-33 loss to Byron.
“We definitely started off slow, not how we wanted to start, but I still have a lot of belief in us and what we can do this season,” Dixon senior forward Hallie Williamson said. “This is just one little setback and I think we’ll learn a lot from it.”
The game featured tough defense by both teams.
The low-scoring start was no surprise to Byron coach Eric Yerly.
“When Byron and Dixon play, it’s usually the first one that gets to 40 will win because both teams are such good defensive teams,” Yerly said. “Luke [Ravlin] is a great coach, one of the best in northern Illinois, and they’ll be patient – and we’ll be patient – and it just shortens the game.”
Byron led 7-2 after the first quarter. Macy Groharing then got going in the second. Groharing scored 10 of her game-high 18 points in the period, including a 3-pointer and a three-point play in the final two minutes to make it a 20-6 margin at halftime.
The Tigers held the Duchesses to 0-for-8 shooting and forced nine turnovers in the first 16 minutes. Dixon shot 6 for 10 from the free-throw line to account for all of its points.
“I think it was all on our defensive end,” Groharing said. “Our main focus was their post. We always struggle with rebounding and we’re not a big team, so it’s always us on the defensive side helping in on the post and once we get the defense going, the offense flows easily.”
“We’ve been playing more man [defense] this year than we usually have and I think it’s made our zone better,” Yerly said. “I give the kids credit. They played hard for four quarters.”
Groharing and Malia Morton led the way in the second half and the Tigers’ lead never dipped below double-digits. Morton finished with nine points – all in the second half – to go with six rebounds, three steals, an assist and a blocked shot. Groharing had four rebounds, four steals and an assist along with her 18 points.
Brynn Green added eight points, four rebounds, three assists and two
steals, Aubrie Fuller scored six points, and nine Tigers recorded a stat in the win.
“We were looking for our mismatches,” Groharing said. “Malia was a great mismatch, just way faster than a lot of players out there, so it was just using her mismatch to allow for other players to get open when she drove in and the other defenders had to help on her.”
With Dixon trailing 32-12 with 2:05 to play in the third quarter, Morgan Hargrave hit a 3 and Addy Lohse had a three-point play. Hargrave then had a putback and hit another 3 after a Reese Dambman bucket to get Dixon to within 44-32 with 3:04 remaining.
The Duchesses got no closer and both teams emptied their benches for the final two minutes.
Williamson led the Duchesses with 12 points, seven rebounds and a steal. Hargrave had 11 points and three rebounds. Dambman (2 points, 2
assists), Ahmyrie McGowan (2 points, 2 assists, 1 steal) and Makenzie Toms each grabbed four boards. Lohse chipped in five points and an assist.
“We talked about just taking this as
an experience, learning from it, and knowing that the next game is going to be even harder with Sterling,” Williamson said. “So this is just one little setback and we can grow from it.”
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Dixon’s Makenzie Toms and Byron’s Layni Marchini fight for the ball Dec. 27 during the Dixon KSB Holiday Classic.
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Boys basketball
Cliff Warkins Memorial Tournament in Erie
Forreston 60, Fulton 40: Kendall Erdmann led Forreston with a game-high 30 points, hitting five 3-pointers in the win. Brendan Greenfield scored 11 points, followed by Connor Politsch with six and Jonathan Milnes and Drayvin Peters with five each. Jacob Voss led Fulton with 20 points, followed by Braeden Brennan with six.
Forreston 61, Riverdale 56: Brendan Greenfield had 19 points and Kendall Erdmann 14 for the Cardinals in the win. Jonathan Milnes added 11 points and Connor Poltsch had nine for Forreston. Riverdale was led by Jacob Watson with 24 points. Aris Morgan and Payton Kiddo had nine points each.
Lena-Winslow 63, Forreston 57: Kendall Erdmann scored 23 points, connecting on five 3-pointers. Connor Politsch had 14 points and Brendan Greenfield had 10 for the Cardinals. Lena-Winslow was led by Jaylen Rakowska with 22 points and Khayne Albright with 19.
Forreston 61, Kewanee 50: The Cardinals downed the Boilermakers in the third-place game with Kendall Erdmann leading all scorers with 25 points. Jonathan Milnes scored 16 points for the Cardinals and Brendan Greenfield had 15 points. Greenfield led the team in rebounding with 14, followed by Milnes with eight. The Cardinals boosted their record to 8-5.
Galena downed Lena-Winslow 47-39 in the championship game.
Oregon at Effingman Tournament
St. Anthony 64, Oregon 38: Kade Girton was the only Hawk to reach double figures, scoring 16 points in the loss. Jackson Caposey had nine points for Oregon. Tucker O’Brien led Oregon in rebounds with eight.
Effingham 57, Oregon 45: Cooper Johnson, Nole Campos and Tucker O’Brien all scored 11 points for Oregon. Keaton Salsbury added seven for Oregon. O’Brien had 18 rebounds for the Hawks.
Oregon 57, Belvidere 47: Benny Olalde led Oregon with 16 points, Keaton Salsbury scored 13 and Cooper Johnson and Jackson Caposey each scored 11 in the win. Brian Wallace garnered 14 rebounds.
Upcoming sports schedule
Boys Basketball
Saturday, Jan. 4: Forreston vs. Eastland at Forreston; Oregon at Bureau Valley
Tuesday, Jan. 7: Forreston vs. Polo at Forreston
Girls basketball
Saturday, Jan. 4: Polo at Dakota
Wednesday, Jan. 8: Forreston vs. Lena at Forreston; Polo at AFC
Thursday, Jan. 9: Forreston vs. Pecatonica at Forreston; Polo at Eastland
Friday, Jan. 10: Forreston at Dakota; Polo at Morrison
Girls Wrestling
Saturday, Jan. 4: Oregon at Dundee-Crown
Boys wrestling
Tuesday, Jan. 7: Forreston-Polo vs. Stillman Valley/ Somonauk at Polo
Thursday, Jan. 9: Forreston-Polo vs. Lena-Winslow/ Winnebago at Winnebago
Saturday, Jan. 11: Polo Invitational at Polo High School
Boys bowling
Saturday, Jan. 4: Oregon at Belvidere Invitational
Photos by Earleen Hinton
Forreston’s Jonathan Milnes rebounds against Riverdale on Dec. 27 at the Cliff Warkins Memorial Tournament at Erie High School.
Forreston’s Brandon Greenfield (left) and Jonathan Milnes battle Riverdale’s Brody Clark for a rebound Dec. 27 at the Cliff Warkins Memorial Tournament at Erie High School.
Oregon places fifth at 72-team Abe’s Rumble
By RANDY HOLLAND For Shaw Media
SPRINGFIELD – The Oregon wrestlers traveled to Springfield on Dec. 27-28 to compete in the Abe’s Rumble Class 1A Dual Team Wrestling Tournament.
The Hawks came home with a team-best fifth-place finish.
The tournament attracts 72 of the top wrestling teams in the state to compete as teams over two days. Each team wrestles nine meets.
The Hawks were in Pool J, starting on Friday afternoon, and they won all five of their pool matches to advance to the 32-team championship bracket.
Two wins in that bracket put them in the quarterfinals, a regular “Who’s Who” of the top teams in the state. Oregon could not get past eventual third-place finisher Coal City in the round of eight and the Hawks dropped to the fifth/seventh consolation bracket where they defeated Leroy and a stubborn Murphysboro team to take the fifth-place medal.
In Pool J action, the Hawks rolled, taking down Seneca 55-20, Robinson 83-0 (only one technical fall from a perfect match), Deer Creek/Mackinaw 66-11 and Sherrard 58-18.
Isaiah Perez was undefeated in the pool with three pins and a major decision.
Ethan Mowry also was undefeated, taking a forfeit and getting a fall, technical fall and major decision.
Nelson Benesh won four matches with a forfeit, fall, technical fall and decision.
Oregon’s Preston LaBay battles a Lena-Winslow opponent on Dec. 10 at Oregon High School. LaBay won all of his matches at the Abe’s Rumble meet in Springfield on Dec. 27-28.
Andrew Young, Preston LaBay and Boone Alderks each had three pins in the pool.
Seth Rote had two pins and a forfeit and Jackson Messenger had a technical fall and two forfeits.
Winning the pool, the Hawks went into the championship bracket and had six pins on their way to a 42-33 win over Benton. A 5-4 win by Mowry late in the match iced the victory.
In the 16 Gold bracket, Oregon defeated Stanford Olympia 44-33 with pins by Landon Elder, Josiah Perez, LaBay, Benesh and Mowry, plus a forfeit to Young and major decisions by Josiah Perez and Levi Benton.
In the quarterfinals, the Coalers proved to be too tough and the Hawks fell 61-12. Winners for Oregon were Briggs Sellers with a pin and Benesh and Isaiah Perez with close decisions. Coal City lost 30-28 in the semifinals to eventual champion Vandalia and defeated Tolono Unity 41-28 in the third-place match. Vandalia had a 35-27 win over powerful Marian Central Catholic in the title match.
Oregon dropped to the consolation bracket to face LeRoy, winning 46-31 to advance to the fifth-place match. The Hawks started with a major decision by Lowe and got pins from Josiah Perez, LaBay, Benesh, Messenger, Benton, Jakobi Donegan and Elder.
The fifth-place match was a cliff-hanger. Oregon started 12 points down but got pins by LaBay, Benesh and Rote, plus a technical fall by Mowry, to move into the lead. Sellers lost in three overtimes and Oregon trailed 31-29 with one match left. Freshman Jordan Lowe came through with a 19-2 technical fall to put the Hawks on top and claim the medal.
The Hawks were led by LaBay, who pinned in all seven of his matches. Benesh won nine matches with five pins, a forfeit, a technical fall and two decisions. Elder had four pins. Alderks, Josiah Perez, Young, Donegan and Rote scored three falls. Pinning twice were Lowe, Mowry, Berry, Messenger, Sellers, Isaiah Perez and Leyton Kenney. Benton, Dawson Alcala, Maxx George, Landon Ege and Jakob Moser all contributed a pin. Also wrestling for the Hawks were Jack Tinsman and Dylen Ware. Tyshawn Gordy and Colton Flaharty traveled with the team but did not wrestle.
Earleen Hinton
Sterling volleyball star Lexi Rodriguez receives key to city
By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com
STERLING – Sterling Mayor Diana Merdian presented Lexi Rodriguez, a Sterling High School volleyball standout who just finished a stellar college career with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, with the key to the city at an autograph-signing event Dec. 23.
A crowd of about 100 people, including young children with volleyballs, came to get an autograph and picture with Rodriguez, who dominated the volleyball courts at the libero position for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Rodriguez recently signed a contract to play professionally for League One Volleyball in Omaha.
Rodriguez played in every set for the Cornhuskers since her debut match as a freshman in 2021, consistently leading the team in digs throughout all four of her seasons in Lincoln, Nebraska. She had 15 digs in her last game in the NCAA semifinals to set the school career digs record, breaking Justine Wong-Orantes’ mark of 1,890. Rodriguez finished her Cornhuskers career with 1,897 digs. Rodriguez is a four-time American Volleyball Coaches Association
All-American, earning multiple firstteam selections and one second-team honor, along with being named Big Ten Defensive Player/Libero of the
Year three times.
“Tonight we gather to celebrate an extraordinary individual whose talents and dedication have brought
immense pride to our city,” Merdian said. “Lexi, through your journey you’ve never forgotten where you came from. You’ve always been a beacon of light for Sterling, showing the world that greatness can come from anywhere if fueled by passion and hard work. You’ve inspired young athletes to dream big, to put in effort and to believe that they too can make a difference in the world.”
Kolbi Lawson is an outside hitter for Net Force Volleyball. She traveled from Princeton to meet Rodriguez and get her autograph.
“I feel like she’s a big inspiration in volleyball,” Lawson said. “She makes women’s sports more important and she continues to show the world that anything’s possible, even if you come from a small town.”
Rodriguez had no idea she would be receiving the key to the city at the signing event and was humbled at the honor.
“I’m just so honored to call this place home and I’m so grateful that you all have been so welcoming and amazing,” Rodriguez said. “I’m grateful for all of you, for my family, all my friends, and I will always be blessed to be able to come back to this special town. Thank you all.”
Photos by Alex T. Paschal
Sterling High School graduate and standout Nebraska Cornhusker volleyball star Lexi Rodriguez shows off the key to the city Dec. 23 during a ceremony at City Hall.
The Mt. Morris Board of Police Commissioners will be conducting an examination to establish an eligibility list for the posit ion of Police Of fice r
Current Starting salary: $49,161.00 per Union con tract
The current contract is subject to change as of May 01, 2025.
The Mt Morris Police Department offers many benefits including: Insurance- Dental/Vision and Health IMRF Pension benefits
Uniforms and equipment supplied by department
Paid-Time Off including Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Personal Leave Accruals, and Earned Compensatory Time. Possible take home patrol vehicle
Applicants must be 21 but less than 35 years of age (except as provided by Illinois State Statute.)
Applicants must be a U.S Citizen.
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Applicants shall possess a valid Illinois Driver's License
Applicants must possess a valid Illinois Firearms Owner's Identification Card (FOID)
Applicants must not have been convicted of a domestic battery, felony, or any crime of moral turpitude
Applicants must possess a valid NIPSTA card and to be issued within 6 months of the written exam date
P.O.W.E.R. Test Cards issued by NIPSTA, Triton Community College or Joliet Junior College will be accepted.
Applicants must present a valid POWER Test card NO LATER than the written exam date (March 08, 2025, at 9:00 am)
Applications can be obtained at the Police Department, 105 W Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, Illinois, Monday - Friday 8:00 am till 4:00 pm. Applications will be accepted until February 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
The Village of Mt. Morris is an Equal
Wednes day, February 5th, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Sale to be held at: Polo Senior Center 101 E. Mas on St. Polo, IL 61064
SELLING AS 1 PARCELOPEN TENANCY FOR 2025
Section 23 Buffalo Township, Ogle County, IL 77.604 Surveyed Acres of Farmland Only
For complete listing of survey, sale bill, maps, tax info and terms & conditions, etc. visit www.lennybryso nauctioneer.com
For Information Contact: Owner, Frances Dippel Irrevocable Trust Lenny Bryson - Auctioneer Alan Dippel, Trustee Polo, IL 61064 Attorney, M Thomas Suits Ph) 815-946-4120 Ph) 815-946-2276
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS
U.S Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Joshua W. Hawkins; et. al. DEFENDANTS
No. 2023FC40
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/25/2024, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on February 7, 2025 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S 1st St. Oregon, IL 61 061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale , County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
LOT 4, BLOCK 2, IN AS STOCKING'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE COUNTY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS
PIN 24-23-478-012
Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 320 N 12th St Rochelle, IL 61068
Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance , including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twent y-four (24) hours. 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 r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff and in "AS IS" condition
The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).
If the property is located in a common interest community, pur chasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g- 1).
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.
Upon pay ment in ful l of the amount bid, the purchaser shall rece ive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Dee d 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.
The property will NOT be ope n for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all infor mation
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESS ION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
For informati on: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor ney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-23-04040. I3257832
January 3, 10, 17, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. HEATHER B BONNELL A/K/A HEATHER BONNELL A/K/A HEATHER BROOKE
BONNELL A/K/A HEATHER B ETES A/K/A HEATHER ETES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS
NO. 23 FC 68
1120 WESTVIEW DRIVE ROCHELLE, IL 61068
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 March 25, 2024, Judicial Sales Corporation will on February 7, 2025, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at pub lic 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 Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:
TAX NO 24-23-228-002
COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1120 Westview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068
Description of Improvements: The prope rty 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. The water is on The property does not have a fence. The vacancy is unknown for this residency. The Judgment amount wa s $170,460.11.
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, s pecial 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 pla intiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court Upon pay ment in ful l of the bid amount, the purchaser shall rece ive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the r eal estate after confirmation of the sale
The property will NOT be open for ins pection. Prospecti ve bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
The successful purchaser has the sole responsibili ty/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this prope rty is a condomi nium 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: V is it 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- 16695IL
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.
Pla intiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale
I3257465
December 27, 2024 January 3, 10, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF,
VS. SCOTT A HOLDEN; MARGARET A HOLDEN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2024 FC 31
15685 ILLINOIS ROUTE 72 DAVIS JUNCTIO N, IL 61020
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 November 18, 2024, Judicial Sales Corporation will on February 7, 2025, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at pub lic 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 Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:
TAX NO 12-19-401-003
COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 15685 Illinois Route 72 Davis Junction, IL 61020
Description of Improvements: The prope rty is a single family. The property has a two car garage. The garag e is attached. The exterior is aluminum siding The color is white. I am unabl e to verify that the gas is on or off. I am unable to verify that the water is on or off. The property does not have a fence . The prope rty is vacant.
The Judgment amount wa s $130,106.19.
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, s pecial 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 pla intiff. The sale is further subject to confirmat ion by the court.
Upon pay ment in ful l of the bid amount, the purchaser shall rece ive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the r eal estate after confirmation of the sale
The property will NOT be open for ins pection. Prospecti ve 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 condomi nium 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: V is it 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# 24- 18397IL 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.
Pla intiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sa le I3256057 December 27, 2024 January 3, 10, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
In the interest of: Grayson Cook, a minor
Case No: 2023 JA 11
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
To: Tina Cook & Natanael Molina, respondent(s), and to all whom it may concern, take notice that on August 11, 2023, an amended petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by ASA Matthew Leisten, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “In the interest of Grayson Cook, a minor”, and that in courtroom 202 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on January 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafte r as this cause may be heard, an petition hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act The court has authority in this proce eding to take from you the custody an d guard ianship of the minor.
If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notice s of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights. Unless you appear at the heari ng and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered
Dated this 13th day of December, 2024
Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: JLG, Deput y Clerk
River
Dec. 20, 27, 2024, Jan. 3, 2025 against
is: Keira Alana Dafnis
Dated this 13th day of December, 2024
Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of
the Circuit Court
By: JLG, Deput y Clerk
Dec. 20, 27, 2024, Jan. 3, 2025
PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (Adult Name Change) IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT
Ogle County Keira Alana Dafnis 2024 MR 41
My current name is:
Keira Alana Dafnis
I wish my name to be changed to: Parker Dafnis
The court date for the Request I filed is s ched uled on: 02/19/2025 at 9:00
a.m. at 106 S 5th St., Oregon, IL in Courtroom #304.
Dec. 20, 27, 2024 & Jan. 3, 2025
I wish my name to be changed to: Parker Dafnis
The court date for the Request I filed is s ched uled on: 02/19/2025 at 9:00
a.m. at 106 S 5th St., Oregon, IL in Courtroom #304.
Dec. 20, 27, 2024 & Jan. 3, 2025
LEGAL PUBLI C HEARING NOTICE FOR AMENDMENTS TO EXPAND BOUNDARIES OF THE L EE-OGLE ENTERPRISE ZONE
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held i n the council room for the City of Oregon, Oregon City Hall, 115 N 3rd Street, Oregon Illinois, at 4:00 p.m on January 9th, 2025.
Oregon, Oregon City Hall, 115 N 3rd Street, Oregon Illinois, at 4:00 p.m. on January 9th, 2025. The purpose of the hearing is to outline AMENDMENTS TO EXPAND ZONE BOUNDARIES TO INCLUDE PROJECT SITES WITHIN RURAL LEE AND OGLE COUNTIES. THIS AMENDMENT PROCES S IS ALLOWED BY THE ILLINOIS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT (20 ILCS 655). AMENDMENT 1: FUN ON 52 IN RURAL LEE COUNTY, 10.61 acres MOL AMENDMENT 2: HA INTERNATIONAL IN RURAL OGLE COUNTY, 17.21 acres MOL AMENDMENT 3:
TIONAL IN RURAL OGLE COUNTY, 17.21 acres MOL AMENDMENT 3:
BYRON CLEAN ENERGY CENTER IN RURAL OGLE COUNTY, 172.43 acres MOL
cations will be reviewed at the hearing. Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone benefit explanations and maps of the zone will be available for review. Dated this 3rd day of January, 2024 by Order of An dy Shaw, Zone Administrator.
January 3, 2025
BYRON CLEAN ENERGY CENTER IN RURAL OGLE COUNTY, 172.43 acres MOL
Anyone wishing to comment on any of the proposed amendments to the Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone may appear at the abov e specified time and loca tion and may submit or s tate comments for the record. Written comments may also b e directed to: Andy Shaw; Zone Administrator; LeeOgle Enterprise Zone; 309 First Avenue; Rock Falls, IL 61071. Written communications will be reviewed at the hearing. Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone benefit explanations and maps of the zone will be available for review.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Oregon Planning Commi ssion on January 21st, 2025, pr ior to the Planning Meeting. This meeting wi ll be held at 5:30 pm in the Oregon City Hall Council Chambers at 115 N. 3rd Stree t. The Oregon Fire Protection District is reques ting a variance of Oregon City Code
sion on January 21st, 2025, pr ior to the Planning Meeting. This meeting wi ll be held at 5:30 pm in the Oregon City Hall Council Chambers at 115 N. 3rd Stree t. The Oregon Fire Protection District is reques ting a variance of Oregon City Code 32.20.110 River Front Commercial District to allow for the construction of a non-conforming addi tion to the existing building as well as a var iance of the allowable special uses of the River Front Commercial District. The property is located at 100 W Washington Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Parcels #16-03178-005, 16-03178-008, & 16-03178-009.
mercial District. The property is located at 100 W Washington Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Parcels #16-03178-005, 16-03178-008, & 16-03178-009.
Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact City Hall at 115 N 3rd Stree t Oregon, IL 61061, 815-732-6321. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodation for these persons.
Jan. 3, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
U.S Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Joshua W. Hawkins; et. al. DEFENDANTS
No. 2023FC40
Dated this 3rd day of January, 2024 by Order of An dy Shaw, Zone Administrator.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS
January 3, 2025
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/25/2024, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on February 7, 2025 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S 1st St. Oregon, IL 61 061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale , County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
PIN 24-23-478-012
Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 320 N 12th St Rochelle, IL 61068
The purpose of the hearing is to outline AMENDMENTS TO EXPAND ZONE BOUNDARIES TO INCLUDE PROJECT SITES WITHIN RURAL LEE AND OGLE COUNTIES THIS AMENDMENT PROCES S IS ALLOWED BY THE ILLINOIS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT (20 ILCS 655). AMENDMENT 1: FUN ON 52 IN RURAL LEE COUNTY, 10.61 acres MOL AMENDMENT 2: HA INTERNATIONAL IN RURAL OGLE COUNTY, 17.21 acres MOL AMENDMENT 3: BYRON CLEAN ENERGY CENTER IN RURAL OGLE COUNTY, 172.43 acres MOL
Anyone wishing to comment on any of the proposed amendments to the Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone may appear at the abov e specified time and loca tion and may submit or s tate comments for the record. Written comments may also b e directed to: Andy Shaw; Zone Administrator; LeeOgle Enterprise Zone; 309 First Avenue; Rock Falls, IL 61071. Written communications will be reviewed at the hearing. Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone benefit explanations and maps of the zone will be available for review.
LOT 4, BLOCK 2, IN AS STOCKING'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE COUNTY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS
Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance , including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twent y-four (24) hours. 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 r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff and in "AS IS" condition
Dated this 3rd day of January, 2024 by Order of An dy Shaw, Zone Administrator.
The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
January 3, 2025
If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).
If the property is located in a common interest community, pur chasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g- 1).
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.
Upon pay ment in ful l of the amount bid, the purchaser shall rece ive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Dee d 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.
The property will NOT be ope n for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all infor mation
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESS ION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
Anyone wishing to comment on any of the proposed amendments to the Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone may appear at the abov e specified time and loca tion and may submit or s tate comments for the record. Written comments may also b e directed to: Andy Shaw; Zone Administrator; LeeOgle Enterprise Zone; 309 First Avenue; Rock Falls, IL 61071. Written communications will be reviewed at the hearing. Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone benefit explanations and maps of the zone will be available for review.
For informati on: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor ney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-23-04040. I3257832
Dated this 3rd day of January, 2024 by Order of An dy Shaw, Zone Administrator.
January 3, 10, 17, 2025
January 3, 2025
THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS
32.20.110 River Front Commercial District to allow for the construction of a non-conforming addi tion to the existing building as well as a var iance of the allowable special uses of the River Front Commercial District. The property is located at 100 W Washington Street, Oregon, IL 61061
The annual Ogle County Township Assessors Meeting wi ll be held on Wednesday, January 9th at 1:00 P.M. at 105 S. 5th St, Oregon, IL. We wi ll meet on the 3rd floor conference room. The meeting is held pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/9-15 wh ich states, in part, that the supervisor of assessments shall “assemble all assessors and their deputies for consultation and shall instruct them in uniformity of their functions.” No action will be taken. The meeting is open to the pub lic. Truly, Tricia M. Black, Supervisor of Assessments
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. HEATHER B BONNELL A/K/A HEATHER BONNELL A/K/A HEATHER BROOKE BONNELL A/K/A HEATHER B ETES A/K/A HEATHER ETES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS
NO. 23 FC 68
1120 WESTVIEW DRIVE ROCHELLE, IL 61068
December 23, 2024 Jan. 3, 2025
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT
Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact City Hall at 115 N 3rd Stree t Oregon, IL 61061, 815-732-6321. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodation for these persons.
Jan. 3, 2025
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 March 25, 2024, Judicial Sales Corporation will on February 7, 2025, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at pub lic 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 Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:
Parcels #16-03178-005, 16-03178-008, & 16-03178-009.
THE SOUTH 70 FEET OF LOT 16 IN BLOCK 2 IN WESTVIEW SUBDI VISION IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGE 4, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE; ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, C OUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS TAX NO 24-23-228-002
COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1120 Westview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068
Description of Improvements: The prope rty 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. The water is on The property does not have a fence. The vacancy is unknown for this residency.
The Judgment amount wa s $170,460.11.
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
Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact City Hall at 115 N 3rd Stree t Oregon, IL 61061, 815-732-6321. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodation for these persons.
Jan. 3, 2025
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 pla intiff. The sale is further subject to confirmat ion by the court Upon pay ment in ful l of the bid amount, the purchaser shall rece ive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the r eal estate after confirmation of the sale
The property will NOT be open for ins pection. Prospe cti ve 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 condomi nium 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: V is it 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- 16695IL
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.
Pla intiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information oth er than that set forth in this notice of sa le I3257465
December 27, 2024 January 3, 10, 2025
BROOKE OWNERS
OSURE recl osure 25, 2024, Sheriff's M, sell at ngular, the the County atisfy said VISION IN ECORDED IN UATED IN IS rty has a The color fence. The der must 24 hours.
ssessments offered for nd without court tificate of nfirmation admonished victing any premises. oreclosure s required RIGHT TO RDER OF ILLINOIS Plaintiff's 312) 346ACT, THE EMPTING OR THAT than that
LEG AL NOTICES wh ich states, in part, that the supervisor of assessments shall “assemble all assessors and their deputies for consultation and shall instruct them in uniformity of their functions.” No action will be taken. The meeting is open to the pub lic.
Truly, Tricia M. Black, Supervisor of Assessments
December 23, 2024
Jan. 3, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC,
PLAINTIFF vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF ALMA P CAMPOS; CHRISTOP HER CAMPOS; WILLIAM BUTCHER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ALMA P CAMPOS, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS
NO. 2024FC43
Judge Presiding PUBLI CATION NOTICE
The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF ALMA P. CAMPOS; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conv eying the premises described as follows to wit:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT SIXTY (60) IN MAY SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGE 21, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
COMMON ADDRESS:
201 W. McConaughy Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068
P.I.N.: 24-24-201-003
and which said mortgage was signed by ALMA P . CAMPOS (DEC EASED), Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electroni c Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County as Document No 202107188; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Cou rt of Ogle County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.
NOW THEREFORE, UNLE SS YOU, the said above defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your a ppearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Ogle County at 106 S. 5th St., Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before February 3, 2025, default may be ente red against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.
E-Filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinoisc ourts.gov/service- providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourt s.gov/faq/get help.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk's office
Johnson, Blumberg & Associat es, LLC
30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602
Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com
Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 24 1065
I3258045
January 3, 10, 17, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. SCOTT A HOLDEN; MARGARET A HOLDEN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2024 FC 31 15685 ILLINOIS ROUTE 72 DAVIS JUNCTIO N, IL 61020
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 November 18, 2024, Judicial Sales Corporation will on February 7, 2025, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at pub lic 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 Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:
A PART OF THE E AST THREE-FIFTHS (3/5) OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION NINETEEN (19), TOWNSHIP FORTY-TWO (42) NORTH, RANGE TWO (2) EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERID IAN, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-W AY LINE OF ILLINOIS STATE HIGHWAY NO. 72, 11 RODS AND 20 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST THREE-FIFTHS (3/5) OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 19, AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE, 20 RODS, THENCE E AST PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 16 RODS, THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE 20 RODS, THENCE WEST ALONG THE SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY L INE, 16 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND: PART OF THE EAST THREE- FIFTHS (3/5) OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 19, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-W AY LINE OF ILLINOIS STATE BOND ISSUE ROUTE NO. 72 AT A POINT 12 ROD S AND 3.5 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST THREEFIFTHS (3/5) OF SAID NORTH WEST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 19; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE OF SAID EAST THREE-FIFTHS (3/5), 20 RODS , THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 8 RODS, THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE OF SAID EAST THREE-FIFTHS (3/5), 20 RODS TO SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE; AND THENCE WEST ON SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 8 RODS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, THE COUNTY OF OGL E AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
TAX NO 12-19-401-003
COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 15685 Illinois Route 72 Davis Junction, IL 61020
Description of Improvements: The prope rty is a single family. The property has a two car garage. The garag e is attached. The exterior is aluminum siding The color is white. I am unabl e to verify that the gas is on or off. I am unable to verify that the water is on or off. The property does not have a fence . The prope rty is vacant. The Judgment amount wa s $130,106.19.
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, s pecial 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 pla intiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon pay ment in ful l of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the r eal estate after confirmation of the sale
The property will NOT be open for ins pection. Prospecti ve 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 condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other 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: V is it 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# 24- 18397IL
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.
Pla intiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sa le I3256057 December 27, 2024 January 3, 10, 2025
