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Morrison’s Colton Bielema drives to the basket as Forreston’s Brady Gill follows Feb. 8. The Cardinals won 70-49. High school sports roundup on page 12.

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Icy road conditions Feb. 5 result in multiple crashes, 1 injury

By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com

STERLING – Icy road conditions Feb. 5 led to multiple crashes in Whiteside County, Sterling Deputy Fire Chief David Northcutt said.

Departments responded to four crashes, two along Interstate 88 between Lyndon and Rock Falls, one at Prophet and Tampico roads southwest of Rock Falls and one on the Avenue G bridge south of Sterling.

Northcutt said the first call came in at 8:26 p.m. for a rollover crash at Prophet and Tampico roads.

A crash that resulted in an injury

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Pancake fundraiser is Feb. 19 in Morrison

MORRISON – Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park St., will host a community pancake supper at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort.

The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and applesauce.

occurred in the westbound lanes of Interstate 88 just before mile marker 36, which is near the Lincoln Road exit. It was a multiple vehicle crash involving five semitrailers and two passenger vehicles, Northcutt said.

The other Interstate 88 crash also involved multiple vehicles and occurred at mile marker 33 close to where Yorktown Road crosses the interstate, Northcutt said.

During all of that, there was “a multiple vehicle pileup” on the Avenue G bridge over the Rock River between Rock Falls and Sterling, Northcutt said.

Multiple ambulances were brought in because of the possibility of multiple

Pancake choices are plain, chocolate chip and blueberry.

The meal will be served in the downstairs fellowship hall. A drive-through pickup from the parking lot also is available as is scheduled deliveries for shut-ins.

Call the church office at 815-772-2472 by Sunday, Feb. 16, to order a home meal delivery. Proceeds from the event will support the church’s camp scholarships for kids.

injuries, “but we ended up only transporting the one person,” Northcutt said.

The Rock Falls Fire Department, Sterling Fire Department and CGH EMS responded to all incidents. Also assisting were the Dixon City and Dixon Rural Fire Departments, the Amboy Fire Department, the Tampico Fire Department, Illinois State Police and Advance EMS.

Both Interstate 88 collisions are being handled by Illinois State Police.

The National Weather Service on Feb. 5 issued a winter weather advisory for Whiteside County along with several nearby counties in Illinois and Iowa.

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Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison will host a community pancake supper Wednesday, Feb. 19.

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Morrison’s Asher Ernst makes a move to the basket as Forreston’s Connor Politsch defends Feb. 8 at Forreston High School. The Cardinals won the game 70-49. High school sports roundup on page 12.

Area wrestlers advance to sectional

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Fulton’s Daniel Holman (center) celebrates after winning the 285-pound title Feb. 8 at the Class 1A regional at Port Byron. Erie-Prophetstown’s Caleb Reymer (right) took second and Riverdale’s Jake Baustian (left) was third.

Photos by Jessie Otten

ABOVE: Erie-Prophetstown’s Tristan Hovey (top) battles Sherrard’s Quinn Zimmerman in the 150-pound third-place match Feb. 8 at the Class 1A regional at Port Byron. Hovey defeated Zimmerman 11-5 to advance to the sectional. LEFT: Riverdale’s Trinton Pulfrey (top) wrestles Fulton’s Victor Jackson in a 129-pound match. Pulfrey advanced to the sectional by defeating Jackson 9-3. Story on page 9.

DAN ANDERSON

Born: January 18, 1946 in Morrison, IL

Died: February 3, 2025 in Eldridge, IA

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dan Anderson, 79, a resident of Eldridge, were held Friday, February 7, 2025 at Faith Lutheran Church, 500 W. LeClaire Street, Eldridge. Keeping with Dan’s wishes cremation rites have taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church or to the family to establish a fund for a scholarship for band students. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dan died Monday, February 3, 2025 at

SUSAN NELDEEN VINCENT

Born: July 27, 1950 in Dodgeville, WI

Died: February 4, 2025 in Bettendorf, IA

Susan Neldeen Vincent (nee Richards) of Cordova, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Her family was at her side. Visitation was held on Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. Funeral Services were held at

RANDY MARTIN KATH

Born: September 25, 1966 in Aurora, IL

Died: January 24, 2025 in Morrison, IL

RANDY MARTIN KATH, 58, of Morrison, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2025 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Double G’s Saloon, 113 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.

Randy was born on September 25, 1966 in Aurora, IL to Martin and Ruth Ann Kath. He

MARY ANN SMITH

Mary Ann Smith, 90, of Prophetstown, IL, passed on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, Prophetstown, IL. Additional information: www.bosmagibson.com.

MercyOne-Genesis, Davenport following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Dan was born on January 18, 1946 in Morrison, Illinois, a son of Earl V. and Dorothy H. (Pruis) Anderson. He graduated from Morrison Community High School in 1964 where he excelled on the basketball court and found his calling as a band director under the tutelage of his mentor Dr. Robert Glenton. Dan went on to the University of Iowa where he graduated from in 1969 with a degree in music education. While at Iowa, Dan was a part of the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, as well as the Jazz Band. As part of the Symphonic Band and cultural exchange, Dan was able to perform all over Western Europe and the Soviet Union under the direction of Fred Ebbs. Dan was united in marriage to Mary Ann Finkenhoefer on June 22, 1968 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. They have shared over 56 years of adventures together.

9:30 am on Monday, February 10th at the First Baptist Church, Cordova, IL. A luncheon will immediately follow. Graveside Service was at 2:00 pm Monday in the Linden Cemetery, Linden, Wisconsin. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Cordova.

Susan was born on July 27, 1950, to Charles and Nelda Richards at the Dodgeville General Hospital in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. In 1968 she graduated from Iowa Grant High School in Linden, Wisconsin. She earned a B.S. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin at Platteville in 1972. On August 12, 1972, she married Richard Vincent. Their union was blessed with two children: Laura Lynn in 1976 and Joshua Richard in 1983. In her youth Susan was active

attended East Aurora High School. Randy was a natural salesman (he could sell ice to an Eskimo) and was a manager and car salesman at various dealerships in the Aurora area. He was a social butterfly and enjoyed making the most out of life, in every circumstance. He loved cars, dogs and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan.

Following graduation, Dan took a teaching job at West Branch Elementary while working on his Masters degree in Trombone Performance, and then took a job in 1971 at West Branch High School where he was Band Director until 1976. In 1976, he succeeded Artie McIntosh as the Band Director at North Scott High School where he retired from in 2001. He was awarded the Golden Apple Award in 1993 and a finalist for Iowa Teacher of the Year in 1994. Dan also taught at the Birch Creek Music Academy Jazz Camp in Door County, Wisconsin for 15 summers. He was a member of many professional groups, including the Iowa Bandmasters Association, serving as president in 1986; the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters, also serving a term as president; helped established the Iowa Alliance for the Arts Education, and was a district representative for the Iowa Music Educators Association. One of his greatest and proudest achievements was the

in 4 H and showed sheep at the county fair. With her father’s encouragement, she earned a pilot’s license when she was 22. She loved growing up on a farm and returned to Linden with her family frequently to visit family and friends.

Susan was a vital member of the First Baptist Church of Cordova serving at one time or another on every committee. At the time of her passing, she served as a Deacon and was Chairperson of Gleaners, as well as an active member of Home Extension. She never missed an activity of any of her five grandchildren, always coming prepared with snacks and goodies. She was known for her frequent deliveries of sweets, meals and sausage and

IOLA “JOYCE” SNYDER

Born: December 30, 1929 in Fenton, IL

Died: February 7, 2025 in Clin ton, IA

large number of former students that went on to become band/choir directors. As much as he loved his family and music, Dan loved sports too. He was a diehard Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed playing tennis, basketball, and golf, most times at Glynn’s Creek in Long Grove. He and Mary Ann enjoyed travelling, making it to most the National Parks, taking over 30 cruises, and spent fifteen winters in Siesta Key, Florida. Those left to cherish Dan’s memory are his wife, Mary Ann, Eldridge; sons and daughtersin-law, Troy (Amy) Anderson, Lombard, Illinois and Drew (Tara Daurer) Anderson, Bettendorf; grandchildren: Ava, Nile, Finn, Gabriel, and Jacqueline Anderson; sister-in-law, Ada Anderson, Morrison, Illinois, niece, Laurie, and a large extended Finkenhoefer family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Harvey Anderson and twin infant sisters, Lori and Dorie.

cheese trays. She loved gardening and took great pride in her Hosta Garden. After 22 years as a paraprofessional in the Riverdale School District, Susan retired in 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Richard of Cordova, daughter Laura Vincent Arnold (Eric) of Port Byron, Joshua Vincent (Valerie) of Geneseo; grandchildren Claire and Celia Arnold and Vera, Trigg and Ryker Vincent. Siblings Anne Campbell, Barbara Richards, Jean Baker (Mark), Rebecca Richards, and Christopher Richards (Janice) all of Linden, Wisconsin and many treasured nieces and nephews. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh. com.

Snyder of Taylor Ridge; two sons, Rick (Sylvia) Snyder of Fulton and Randy (Amelia) Snyder of Albany; three sisters, Neva Baar of Fenton, Virginia (Tom) Scidmore and Esther Mohns both of Morrison; one brother, Danny (Linda) Nelson of Fenton; one sister-in-law, Faye Jamieson of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren.

Survivors include four children: Kaite (Sam Zellmer) Kath of Bettendorf, IA and Jordan Kath of Davenport, IA, Kiersten (John) Smith and Kyle Kath, both of Stone Mountain, GA; a grandson, JJ; his significant other, Kay Brandau Hood; his two dogs, Justice and Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Christopher Hansen. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com.

MARY ANN SMITH

Mary Ann Smith, 90, of Prophetstown, IL, passed on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, Prophetstown, IL. Additional information: www.bosmagibson.com.

CLINTON, IA – Iola “Joyce” Snyder, age 95, formerly of Fulton died Friday, February 7, 2025 at Bickford Nursing Home in Clinton. Joyce was born on December 30, 1929 in Fenton, IL, the daughter of Clark and Stella (Barnhard) Nelson. She married William Snyder on February 22, 1948 in Fenton. He preceded her in death on June 20, 2017. Joyce was employed at General Electric in Morrison for many years as well as helped her husband farm. She was a former member of the Garden Plain Presbyterian Church. Joyce loved to cook, enjoyed quilting and ceramics. She loved her grandkids and liked to do family genealogy.

Survivors include one daughter, Diane

BETTY JANE VOSS

Betty Jane Voss, 83, of Morrison, IL, passed on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

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

BETTY JANE VOSS

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one son, Dayle Snyder; daughterin-law, Ilene Snyder; one sister, Wanda Riggen. Visitation is Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the McDonald Funeral Home, Fulton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM with Ken Renkes officiating. Burial will follow at the Garden Plain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to The Glaucoma Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com

Betty Jane Voss, 83, of Morrison, IL, passed on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

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

State legislator asks appellate court prosecutor to step up case review into Carroll County teen’s death

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

FREEPORT – An Illinois state senator has formally requested that the Illinois State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor’s Office step up its case review into the death of a Carroll County teen whose body was found on a highway near Mount Carroll last summer.

State Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, is making the request concerning the July 2024 death of 18-year-old Jackson Kradle in an effort to get an update to the public, determine whether charges will be filed and bring closure to the affected families, Chesney said. He represents the 45th Senate District that includes all of Carroll County.

“I understand the burden of heavy caseloads faced by the ILSAAP but the families involved and the broader community are still waiting for an update,” Chesney said. “The hope is to see progress toward closure in this tragic incident. In that spirit, I’ve respectfully asked Director Patrick Delfino and the ILSAAP team to review the case evidence, determine whether charges will be filed and provide an update to the public regarding next steps.”

The case details

Carroll County Sheriff Ryan Kloepping broke his silence about the case in a Nov. 7, 2024, social media post on the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, explaining how his office handled the case after two sheriff’s office employees found Kradle’s body on the road and reported it via a nonemergency call to the sheriff’s office.

Kloepping said Kradle’s death was reported about 3:30 a.m. July 28. That’s when the Carroll County dispatch center received a nonemergency call from an off-duty employee reporting a body in the road on Route 78, south of Lowden Road. That location is less than one mile north of Mount Carroll’s city limits.

“At that time, an off-duty deputy sheriff and off-duty dispatcher, who is also a paramedic, were on scene,” Kloepping said. “Dispatch personnel then dispatched the on-duty deputy sheriff as well as a local city officer, as that officer was closer to the reported location.”

At 3:45 a.m., Illinois State Police said, two troopers were responding to the

scene. At 3:50 a.m., the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services unit was contacted to respond to the scene, Kloepping said.

“It is common practice for Crime Scene Services to respond to all unattended or suspicious deaths within Carroll County,” he said. “Their staff has proper training, knowledge and equipment to handle these types of cases.”

The sheriff said that when the on-duty deputy arrived, they were told that the reporting party already had been released from the scene.

“Our department command staff was also contacted to respond to the scene,” Kloepping said. That team includes the sheriff, chief deputy and detective. The Carroll County coroner was contacted at 5:14 a.m. to respond to the scene. At that time, Crime Scene Services was still processing the scene, which is a lengthy process, to ensure the scene is properly documented and any possible evidence can be recovered, Kloepping said.

He said there was no identification on the body and that staff members at the scene were not aware of the teen’s identity. On-scene personnel suggested a possible identity, Kloepping said, adding that the sheriff’s office followed up on the possible lead and determined it was inaccurate. At that time, the victim was removed from the scene by the coroner’s office, and Crime Scene Services completed its duties.

Kloepping said he contacted the Mount Carroll fire chief, who responded

to the scene to wash down the road. At that time, the road was opened to traffic. Sheriff’s office staff members went to the funeral home to meet with the coroner. The main focus at that time was to determine who the victim was so proper notification could be made to the family, Kloepping said.

Additional law enforcement resources responded from Rockford with equipment that could assist with identifying the victim. While at the funeral home, a call was received reporting a motor vehicle accident, Kloepping said. He said sheriff’s office staff members responded to the incident to determine whether it had any possible connection to the Kradle investigation. It eventually was determined that the new incident was not related, Kloepping said.

“Shortly thereafter, our office was able to make a positive identification of Jackson,” Kloepping said. “At that time, | personally went to the residence of his father and the residence of his mother and made notification. My staff did ask questions of others present to hopefully assist with the investigation.

After departing the families’ residences, our command staff met back at the initial scene on Illinois Route 78 to discuss how we would proceed with this investigation.

“Due to the possible conflict of interest, I then made a call to the Illinois State Police and requested that their investigation unit handle this case,”

Kloepping said. “Within one hour, they had multiple investigators at our office. We provided them with the details of the case and asked for them to handle this incident throughout the remainder of the investigation.”

On July 29, sheriff’s office command staff met with the two sheriff’s office employees who had reported finding the body. They were placed on administrative leave and given their notice of an internal investigation, Kloepping said, further explaining that as members of the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, they “are afforded certain rights” and were given a meeting time in 48 hours for an interrogation.

On July 31, just before the interrogation, both employees resigned from their positions with the agency.

Chesney said that on the morning of the death, upon learning of potential involvement by Carroll County Sheriff’s Office employees, Kloepping recused himself. The investigation was then passed on to the Carroll County state’s attorney, who also recused himself.

“Sheriff Kloepping turned the investigation over to the Illinois State Police, and the Carroll County State’s Attorney also correctly recused themselves and forwarded the case to the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor,” Chesney wrote to Delfino. “A coroner’s inquest was held, and on Jan. 14, 2025, Kradle’s death was ruled a homicide caused by blunt trauma to the head from a motor vehicle-pedestrian crash.

“We have been informed that the Illinois State Police have concluded their investigation and that you and/or your team possess the evidence and findings related to the case. I understand and respect that this office faces a heavy workload. However, on behalf of the families affected by this tragic incident in Carroll County, I respectfully request that the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor expedite the review of the evidence and findings.”

In a Facebook post Feb. 4, Kloepping said he also is awaiting word from the appellate prosecutor.

“Our office is working closely with our local state officials in hopes of receiving a response from the Appellate Prosecutor regarding the status of this case,” he wrote.

Cody Cutter

A memorial for Jackson Kradle sits along state Route 78 on Jan. 16 on the north edge of Mount Carroll.

1965: ‘Good Shepherd Memorial Window’ dedicated

60 years

Feb. 10, 1965

A beautiful art glass window located in the new Education Building of the First Reformed Church will be dedicated formally at a special service. The window is known as the “Good Shepherd Memorial Window.” The window was provided as a memorial to Miss Jane Carol Bush by her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Bush and her brother Jerry Bush. Jane Carol Bush died in an automobile accident.

Almost all of Fulton Township’s officials have announced they will be candidates for reelection in the April 8 election. Officials include Gerald Hill, supervisor; Mrs. Garrett Sterenberg, town clerk; Charles Voss, tax assessor; and Harry Kolk and Peter Vogel, members of the board of auditors.

50 years

Feb. 12, 1975

A real estate development for Fulton that may reach a total of $350,000 invested is planned by Newton Enterprises of Clinton, according to a statement given to the Journal by Ed Knop, vice president of the developing firm. Knop is completing plans to ask for a zoning variance for the area where the development is planned – a number of city lots on the east end of the 900 block of

14th Avenue and on the north side of 14th Avenue between Ninth and 10th streets.

The Player of the Week is Lynn Schipper, a 6-foot-3½ junior who has been playing forward for the Steamers this season. Schipper has appeared in 11 varsity games and has the best field-goal percentage of any player, hitting 7 of 12 for 58%. He also has a solid free-throw percentage of 83% in varsity games.

40 years

Feb. 13, 1985

The Fulton boys basketball team has won four of its last five games. The Steamers go on the road for two games this week, playing Morrison and Camanche. Morrison is the No. 1 seed in the regional.

The Fulton girls basketball team is tied for the conference lead after winning two games last week. The Steamers entertained a large crowd of fans with a 50-48 victory over the previously undefeated Morrison Fillies. The win moved Fulton into a first-place tie with Morrison in the conference.

30 years

Feb. 8, 1995

At the start of the Fulton City Council meeting, Mayor Kenneth VenHuizen announced the council would adjourn to executive session to confer with a

Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a type of dementia picked up by a CT scan

Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a type of dementia that can be picked up by a CT scan.

Your doctor may consider a CT scan when he notices a triad or group of three symptoms appearing together.

These three conditions are ataxia (significant gait disturbance), urinary incontinence and dementia.

If your doctor feels this combination is suggestive of the possibility of normal pressure hydrocephalus, a CT scan may be arranged.

The CT scan will demonstrate enlargement of the large cavities in the brain known as ventricles. This enlargement is believed to put pressure on the brain, affecting the portions that lead to dementia, inconti -

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nence and gait disturbance.

If such a condition is found and the patient’s health is otherwise stable, the doctor may recommend a visit to a neurosurgeon to discuss the possibility of placing a shunt, known as a ventricular shunt.

Many choose not to have this procedure for various reasons.

Among the reasons include the fact that dementia and incontinence do not typically improve.

Gait disturbance improves in only 30% to 50% of individuals.

Chewton Glen Energy representative. Chewton Glen Energy is the electricity manufacturing company that plans to build a $137 million plant in south Fulton in an industrial park. The company representative told those attending that the necessary permits and bonding power from the state practically has been approved and construction is planned to start June 1.

Paul Walters attended the City Council meeting and presented plans for a large roller skating rink he would like to build in Fulton. Plans call for a 13,520-square-foot building with an 8,432-square-foot skating area. The project is in preliminary stages but it is believed the planners will request a donation of land from the city on which to place the building.

20 years

Feb. 9, 2005

Community State Bank will celebrate its five-year anniversary Feb. 14. The doors first opened in February 2000 with a staff of three in the end unit of the Horizon building. The first staff members were Gary Hayenga, Patti Housenga and Cheryl Green. The business continued to grow, increasing to six employees. The bank will become a full-service facility with the planned construction of a new building near the

present location.

Five members of the Fulton wrestling team have qualified to compete in the sectional tournament. Four members of the Fulton speech team have qualified for the sectional competition at Freeport.

10 years

Feb. 11, 2015

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced The Dispensary has qualified under Illinois’ Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act to register as a medical marijuana facility in Fulton. It was among 52 dispensary licenses and 18 cultivation licenses for medical marijuana that Gov. Bruce Rauner granted Feb. 2.

Teenagers Jamie Huennekens, Jana Michels, Kirsten Stage and Brittnay VanOosten entered a statewide video challenge sponsored by the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Verizon Wireless. To enter the contest, groups of up to four were required to produce and film a video up to 60 seconds long promoting why violence in relationships is wrong. The girls were awarded iPads from Verizon and a Chicago sweatshirt and winter cap. They also received a letter of recognition for winning the statewide contest.

I would like to thank those who helped Mark Kelly during his struggle with cancer.

First, Claire Podeswa for taking him to appointments, getting him out of his apartment and doing his laundry.

Ralph Weaver, for checking on him and getting out, and letting him live in the apartment.

Rock River Hospice, for being there for him whenever he needed them.

Allure, for making his last week as comfortable as they could, and helping him move in and out of the facility.

Lastly, Chris Bode, for handling of Mark’s final needs and Gibson-Bode’s help they gave us.

With much appreciation, The family of Bruce Mix

Unique Savanna business to be topic of Feb. 17 program

Facemakers manufactures costumes and team mascots

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FULTON – A unique Savanna, Illinois, business will be the topic of a program at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Windmill Cultural Center.

The program, presented by the Windmill Volunteer Millers and open to the public, will feature Nancy Willis. She will tell the story of Facemakers, a Savanna-based company that manufactures costumes and team mascots.

Willis has worked for Facemakers since 1985, when she was the company president’s personal seamstress. She transitioned to the Facemaker’s building in 1999.

Willis personally has made more than 1,000 costumes.

There is only one person – owner and president Alan St. George – who has

been associated with the company longer than Willis.

The free program is partially funded

through a grant from the D.S. Flikkema Foundation. Light refreshments will be served after the program.

Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave., is accessible to those with disabilities.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Consolidated Election to be held on Tuesday, the 1st of April, 2025, the following proposition will be submitted to the voters of Whiteside County and State of Illinois.

PROPOSITION

WHITESIDE COUNTY SAFETY TAX REFERENDUM TO PAY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COSTS

TO PAY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COSTS SHALL WHITESIDE COUNTY BE AUTHORIZED TO IMPOSE AN INCREASE ON ITS SHARE OF LOCAL SALES TAXES BY ONE HALF OF A PERCENT (0.5%).

This would mean that a consumer would pay an additional $0.50 in sales tax for every $100 of taxable retail purchases. If imposed, the additional tax would not be terminated unless by a vote of the county board.

The polls at the election will be open at 6:00 o’clock AM. and will continue to be open until 7:00 o’clock P.M. of that day.

Dated this 7th day of February, 2025.

Karen Stralow, County Clerk

The County of Whiteside and State of Illinois

The

Photo provided by Judith Holesinger

Facemakers, a Savanna, Illinois-based company that manufactures costumes and team mascots, will be the topic at a Feb. 17 program offered by Windmill Volunteer Millers at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton.

Missing Morrison teen found safe after communitywide search

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – Multiple police agencies and residents searched Feb. 3 for a Morrison teen with special needs who was found safe inside a farmhouse just outside of town a little over five hours after he was reported missing.

The 15-year-old, whom police said is autistic, was reported missing shortly

after he last was seen at his home about 4:30 p.m., Morrison Police Chief Kevin Soenksen said Feb. 4. The Morrison Police Department was notified soon after his parents could not find him.

Morrison police requested assistance from the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, which deployed a drone outfitted with thermal imaging, and the county’s K-9, Chico, to assist with tracking, Soenksen said.

Residents also joined in the search, checking areas along Route 78 south of Morrison, where community members thought they had seen the teen.

The Fulton Police Department, Whiteside County Dispatch, Morrison Fire Department and Quad Cities Missing Persons Network also assisted with the search.

Soenksen said the teen was found in a home on Lister Road, which is located

on the south edge of town. The people who live at the house had gone out to eat earlier in the night and found the teen in their home when they returned.

The department announced about 10 p.m. that the boy had been found safe, Soenksen said.

Soenksen praised the community for its help in assisting with the search for the boy.

“We really appreciated it,” he said.

Quilt guild to meet Feb. 18

The River Cities Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 Ninth St. in Fulton.

The guest speaker will be Barry Kniss, who will talk about making barn quilts. Anyone interested is invited to attend.

Free meals each Wednesday at CrossView Church in Fulton FULTON – The Table, which are free community meals, takes place from

5:30 to 6:15 p.m. ever Wednesday at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton.

The upcoming menu:

Feb. 12: Taco salad, queso salsa and chips, Jello, assorted desserts

Feb. 19: Chicken and noodles, rolls, green beans, cuties, Scotcheroos

Feb. 26: Sloppy Joes, vegetable sticks, applesauce, chips, assorted desserts

March 5: Sausage, pepperoni and cheese pizzas, bread sticks, tossed salad,

assorted desserts

If River Bend schools are canceled because of a weather condition, The Table also is canceled.

Rapids City Fire Protection District

January fire report

Volunteers responded to 37 calls for assistance.

• Village of Port Byron: Five EMS calls, one kitchen fire and one fire alarm

• Village of Rapids City: Two EMS calls

• Fire Protection District (Rural): 16 EMS calls, one traffic accident, one grass fire, two brush fires and one citizen assist

• Automatic aid was given to the Hillsdale Fire Protection District for two traffic accidents, two vehicle fires, one structure fire and one fire alarm.

• Mutual aid was given to East Moline for one structure fire.

The Rapids City Fire Protection District is in need of volunteers to fill all positions.

– Shaw Local News Network

Fulton,

Riverdale, Morrison, EP wrestlers advance to sectional

By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com

PORT BYRON – A talented mix of youth and experience helped Newman Central Catholic‘s wrestling team win the Class 1A Riverdale Regional title Saturday.

Landon Near (106 pounds), Javen Reyes (113), Zhyler Hansen (126) and Daniel Kelly (165) won individual titles as the Comets tallied 197 points to win the 11-team regional.

Kewanee (169.5) was runner-up and the host Riverdale Rams (146) took third. Morrison (123) was fourth, Erie-Prophetstown (115.5) fifth, Fulton (103) seventh and Rock Falls (94.5) tied Orion for eighth among area teams.

Wrestlers who placed in the top three advanced to Friday’s Oregon Sectional.

Kelly defeated Morrison’s Brady Anderson with a 9-6 decision to win at 165 and improve to 37-2.

Other top three finishers for Newman were Landon Blanton, second place at 132; Briar Ivey, second at 157 after

Noah Stout by a 20-5 tech fall at 175. Fulton’s Mason Kuebel took third at 190.

Second-seeded Daniel Holman closed the evening with an 8-5 decision for the Steamers over E-P’s top-seeded heavyweight Caleb Reymer.

Holman came into the match with a 37-12 record. Reymer was 33-4.

Holman, a senior, was just looking to advance to the sectional. He left with a regional title.

“I was a little nervous,” he said. “I thought, ‘I’m going to sectionals, that’s out of the way, leave it all on the mat.’ ”

Holman said he feels extra motivation after finishing the regional on a high note.

Morrison’s Caleb Modglin beat E-P’s Aidan Jepson in the 144-pound final.

E-P’s Tristan Hovey took third at 150, Wyatt Goosens was third at 157 and Jordae Crow was third at 175.

falling to Riverdale’s undefeated Blake Smith by fall; and Jacob Newberry, second at 190 after falling by tech fall to Ori-

on’s Maddux Anderson.

For Fulton, second-seeded Skylier Crooks beat Morrison’s top-seeded

First-place finishers for Riverdale were Dean Wainwright at 132 pounds, Kolton Kruse at 150 pounds and Blake Smith at 157 pounds. Jake Baustian advanced by taking third at 285 pounds.

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Newman’s Landon Near (center) won the 106-pound title at the Class 1A Riverdale Regional on Feb. 8 Morrison’s Cael Wright (right) was runner-up and Rockridge’s Nate Lower (left) was third.

Camryn Veltrop breaks 3 more Morrison career records

By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com

Despite losing a large chunk of her senior season to injury, Morrison senior Camryn Veltrop is leaving her mark in more ways than one.

Veltrop, who was Morrison’s all-time leading scorer among girls entering the season, recently passed Rod Bush’s career scoring mark of 1,601 points to become the school’s all-time leading scorer. Veltrop is at 1,622 points and counting.

Camryn also passed her older sister, Shelby, for the career rebounding record at 947 in a recent win over Forreston. In that game, Camryn was 7-for-7 at the line to pass Sarah Backus’ career free-throw record of 289. Veltrop is 290of-384 (76%) in her career.

Veltrop said breaking the rebounding record was not something she prioritized. Scoring was her main priority, but she recognizes the importance of rebounding.

“Rebounding is such an important

well offensively, rebounding is almost just as important.

won four of its past five games heading into the final stretch of the season.

part of basketball and I really started to take pride in it this year,” the 6-foot-3 Veltrop said. “In games where you might not be making your shots or doing

“Everyone always thinks that the tallest player on the court is [the one] who gets the most rebounds, but it really is the person who has the heart and hustle to get them.”

Her sister Shelby continued her playing career at Sauk Valley Community College.

“People always ask what it is like to break my sister’s records,” Camryn said. “I always answer with how awesome it feels to break the record of someone who I have always looked up to. She is who made me the player I am, and being able to break her record is a great feeling.”

Veltrop, who was the Sauk Valley Media Girls Basketball Player of the Year as a junior, broke her pinkie finger at the beginning of the season and initially thought she would miss the rest of the year.

The Fillies started 0-22 before Veltrop made her return in a 54-24 win over Milledgeville on Jan. 22. Morrison has

Sterling wins Big 6 title

Sterling (25-5, 12-1), ranked No. 6 in the latest Class 3A Associated Press poll, won the Big 6 for the first time since joining the conference in 2019.

Sterling took a big leap forward this season after going 14-16 last season and 6-8 in the conference.

In a recent 42-40 win over Quincy, Sterling’s Delali Amankwa hit the game-winner at the buzzer. Illinois State recruit Madison Austin also had a buzzer-beater against Alleman earlier this season.

Austin is Sterling’s leading scorer (14.9 points a game) and rebounder (8.3 a game). Jossy James leads the team with 2.9 assists a game and 3.5 steals a game. She is second in scoring at 13.5 ppg.

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Morrison’s Camryn Veltrop recently passed Rod Bush’s career scoring mark of 1,601 points to become the school’s all-time leading scorer

Madison Austin

Trying to keep control of the ball

ABOVE: Morrison’s Dawson Hepner tries to pass the ball as he falls backward as Foreston’s Mickey Probst and Darin Greenfield defend Feb. 8. RIGHT: Morrison’s Jeramiah Callan tries to knock the ball away from Forreston’s Kendall Erdmann. Forreston won 70-49. High school sports roundup on page 12.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Boys basketball

Forreston 70, Morrison 49: Mickey Probst led the Cardinals with 28 points and Kendall Erdmann scored 26 in the home win. Erdmann, a junior, eclipsed 1,000 career points. Asher Ernst led Morrison with 23 points.

Erie-Prophetstown 57, Newman 46: Connor Keegan scored a game-high 27 points, hitting five 3-pointers, to help the Panthers to a home win. E-P held off Newman after leading 18-12 after the first quarter. John Rowzee led Newman with 15 points and Garrett Matznick scored 14.

Galena 44, Fulton 42 (OT): Landen Leu led the Steamers with 22 points in the setback.

Morrison 57, Amboy 52: Brayden Rubright led the Mustangs with 15 points and Koltin Swaim scored 14 in the home win. Eddie Jones scored 27 points and Bryson Deery added 19 for Amboy, but no other Clipper scored more than five points in the loss.

Fulton 61, Morrison 38: Braeden Brennan led the Steamers with 16 points, Jacob Voss scored 15 and Landen Leu had 10 in the home win. Brayden Rubright led the Mustangs with 13 points and Brady Ernst scored 10.

Girls basketball

Eastland 54, Morrison 40: Eastland used a balanced attack in the home win as Morgan McCullough (16), Sienna Peterson (13), Olivia Klinefelter (10) and Tatum Grim (nine) led the scoring. It was coach Nicole Brinker’s 400th win. Morrison led 15-6 after the first quarter before the Cougars stormed back to take a 26-22 halftime lead. Camryn Veltrop led the Fillies with 21 points and Kaylee Pruis scored nine.

Polo 44, Fulton 33: Cam Jones scored a game-high 26 points, hitting all 10 of her free throws, and had five rebounds in the Marcos’ win. Jones scored 15 points in the fourth quarter, when Polo outscored Fulton 23-7.

Erie-Prophetstown 42, Morrison 37: Camryn Veltrop scored 18 points for the Fillies in the road setback.

Girls bowling

Sterling, Oregon’s Bailey advance: Sterling took second at the Dixon Regional at Plum Hollow to advance to Saturday’s Oregon Sectional. The Golden Warriors rolled a 5,260 and were runner-up to LaSalle-Peru’s 5,648. Freeport (5,240) and Moline (5,123) also advanced. Erie-Prophetstown was 13th. Jolene Wells led the team with a 990.

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YWCA Clinton to host annual Coldest Night of the Year

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CLINTON, Iowa – YWCA Clinton will host the Coldest Night of the Year walk on Saturday, Feb. 22, with check-in at 4:30 p.m. at the YWCA Clinton, 317 Seventh Ave. South.

There is no registration fee for this family-friendly event that is open to everyone. Participants can walk the designated 2K or 5K route in the heart of Clinton or choose to walk a different path.

“This is a chance to get some exercise and spend time with loved ones

while also raising awareness and funds to support those facing hurt, hunger and homelessness. The community is invited to join in making a difference,” YMCA officials said in a news release.

“The Coldest Night of the Year is a chance to experience a glimpse into the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness during the coldest months. By participating, walkers will gain a deeper understanding of the struggles endured and the importance of the support systems needed,” according to the release.

To register, visit cnoy.com/location/clinton. Participants can create or

join a team, set fundraising goals and express gratitude to their donors.

“Every contribution, big or small, brings the fundraiser closer to its goal and benefits those in need in Clinton through the YWCA Empowerment Center. Donors who contribute $20 or more online will receive immediate charitable donation receipts. There is an added incentive to participate. By raising $150 ($75 for youth), fundraisers will receive an exclusive 2025 CNOY winter hat, a warm reminder of this impactful event,” according to the release.

Funds raised through the Coldest

Night of the Year directly benefit organizations such as YWCA Clinton’s Empowerment Center that provide real hope and tangible support to Clinton’s most vulnerable members. By participating, walkers are helping to continue this critical work.

The Coldest Night of the Year is about stepping outside comfort zones, making positive change within the community and offering a helping hand to those in need. Participants are encouraged to gather friends, family and colleagues and challenge one another to team registration and fundraising goals.

CLASSIFIED

REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Elisabeth DeCrane; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2023FC57

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PIN 08-31-442-003

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 712 3rd St A Moline, IL 61265

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 calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-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 representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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, purchasers 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 further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The 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 open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For informati on: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-23-02172. I3259332

January 28, 2025

February 4, 11, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY-ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS ROCK ISLAND COUNTY-ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. GALE SPRINGER; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; DEFENDANTS#ANTS

NO. 2024FC36

Address: 1134 39th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

COMMON ADDRESS: 1134 39th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201

P.I.N.: 17-06-101-017

The real estate is improved with a single family residence THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $122,549.01

Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeite d to the State without further notice

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

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650, Chicago, IL 60602, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 24 0681. Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois 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 0681

I3259615

January 28, 2025 February 4, 11, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Rock Island - Rock Island, ILLINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Plaintiff vs. SAVANA RENE JACKS; MARCUS JOHN ANDERSON; ILLINOIS HOUSIN G DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS AGENCY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSIN G AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 24 FC 90 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above enti tled cause the Sheriff of Rock Island County will on March 18, 2025, at the hour 9:00 a.m., Jail Lobby, Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61201, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 17-03-301-015. Commonly known as 3444 19TH AVE., MOLINE , IL 61265.

The real estate is: single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments

Jail Lobby, Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61201, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 17-03-301-015. Commonly known as 3444 19TH AVE., MOLINE , IL 61265.

The real estate is: single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all informati on For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 24-201318 SHERIFF I3260440

Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2025

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION

In the interest of N.A A Minor 2024 JA 69 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Notice is given to any and all unknown fathers it may concern, that on 11/7/24 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Deanna Curl in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 2/27/25 @ 10:30 am or as soon thereafte r as this case may be heard, a hearing

Court Act by Deanna Curl in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 2/27/25 @ 10:30 am or as soon thereafte r as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUES TS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH P OWER 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 notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Jud gment entered.

Dated: 2/4/25

Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb February 11, 2025

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

Estate of: CAROL L. VAIL, a deceased person Case No 2024 PR 109 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is hereb y given to the creditors of Carol L. Vail, deceased Letters of Office were issued on January 29, 2025 to Patricia J Barry

CAROL L. VAIL, a deceased person Case No. 2024 PR 109 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is hereb y given to the creditors of Carol L. Vail, deceased Letters of Office were issued on January 29, 2025 to Patricia J Barry and Lavern R Barry, who were named as Independent Co-Executors. Their attorney is named below. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, on or before August 19, 2025, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed.

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

February 4, 11, 18, 2025

In the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Whiteside County, Illinois Estate of Linda G. Adams, Deceased Docket No. 2024PR75

Claim Notice Notice is given of the death of Linda G Adams of Whiteside County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 30, 2025 to Gayle Farny of Rock Falls, Illinois as independent executor. The attorney for the Executor is James D Greenwood of Greenwood Law, LLC, 4333B 18th Ave Rock Island, IL 61201. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Court House, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the representative or both, on or before August 4, 2025, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section

filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Court House, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the representative or both, on or before August 4, 2025, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit https://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp

Gayle Farny As Independent Executor Of the estate of Linda G. Adams

Prepared By: James D. Greenwood Attorney for Executor Greenwood Law, LLC 4333B 18th Ave Rock Island, IL 61201

Phone: (309) 517-5415

Email: james@ greenwood.law

February 4, 11, 18, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD T. SKIBBE, DECEASE D No. 2025 PR 3 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Donald T. Skibbe. Letters Testamentary were issued on January 15, 2025 to Kimberly Skibbe-Hay, 8862 E 300 South, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 as Independent Executor, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus & Buckwalter-Schurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervi-

Crawfordsville, IN 47933 as Independent Executor, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus & Buckwalter-Schurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative , or both, on or before July 28, 2025 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed

Michelle B. Buckwalter-Schurman NELSON, KILGUS & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN

Attorneys for said Estate 209 E Main Street Morrison, IL 61270-0111

Tel: 815-772-2121

Fax: 815-772-2026

Email: mschurman @nelsonkilgus.com

January 28, February 4, 11, 2025

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX10 FILED: 1/22/2025 TAKE NOTICE County of Whiteside Date Premises Sold: November 3, 2022

Certificate No.: 2021-003195 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number : N/A

Warrant No.: N/A

Installmen t No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD

Special Assessment Number : N/A

Warrant No.: N/A

Installmen t No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 302 2nd Avenue, Lyndon, IL 61261

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 15-16-478-0042

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 9, 2025. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 9, 2025. This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County in 200 E Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, Room TBA, on August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIAT ELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 9, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Morrison, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Myriad

applying to the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Morrison, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Myriad Capital LLC Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Jeanne K. Osteen

Occupant

Lacy Lewis

Susan B. Lanphere

Unknown Heirs and Devisees for the Estate of Roy E. Osteen

Farmers National Bank f/k/a The Farmers National Bank of Prophetstown

Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois

Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners” “Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots” 10682-949906

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949906

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX11

FILED: 1/22/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of Whiteside Date Premises Sold: November 3, 2022

Certificate No.: 2021-00146

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number : N/A

Warrant No.: N/A

Installmen t No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 910 West 5th Street, Sterling, IL 61081

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.:

DELINQUENT TAXES

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 910 West 5th Street, Sterling, IL 61081

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 11-20-436-009

You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIAT ELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-5189

Myriad Capital LLC Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Rudy Celestino

Paula Celestino

Paula Celest ino

Rudy Celestino Occupant

Jonah M. Celestino

COUNTY CLERK

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Myriad Capital LLC Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Rudy Celestino

Paula Celestino

Paula Celest ino

Rudy Celestino Occupant

Jonah M. Celestino

Stephanie Celestino

Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners” “Unknown owner s or parties interested in said land or lots” 10682-949912

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949912

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX12 FILED: 1/22/2025 TAKE NOTICE

County of Whiteside Date Premises Sold: November 3, 2022

Certificate No.: 2021-00352 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number : N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installmen t No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 27920 Knief Road , Rock Falls, IL 61071

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 17-08-429-018

further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 9, 2025. This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County in 200 E Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, Room TBA, on August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIAT ELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Myriad Capital LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

David Olyn

McCardy

Rudy O. McCrady

Occupant

Patricia J. McCrady

Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois

Claimants, Judgment

Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners” “Unknown owner s or parties interested in said land or lots” 10682-949904

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949904

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX13 FILED: 1/22/2025 TAKE NOTICE

County of Whiteside Date Premises

Sold: November 3, 2022

Certificate No.: 2021-00379

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number : N/A

Warrant No.: N/A

Installmen t No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 112 Short Street, Prophetstown, IL 61277

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 21-04-103-017

You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right t red ill

July 9, 2025. This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County in 200 E Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, Room TBA, on August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM. You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIAT ELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 9, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Morrison, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Myriad Capital LLC Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Victoria B. Willett Occupant

Corey L. Willett Kyle Lee Kaye Raven N. Kaye Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”

“Unknown owner s or parties interested in said land or lots” 10682-949914

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949914

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX14 FILED: 1/22/2025 TAKE NOTICE

County of Whiteside Date Premises Sold: November 3, 2022

Certificate No.: 2021-00390

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number : N/A

Warrant No.: N/A

Installmen t No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 214 South Benton Street, Tampico, IL 61283

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 214 South Benton Street, Tampico, IL 61283

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 22-14-355-016

You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Myriad Capital LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Rebecca L.

Burgess

Ja b R. Burg

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Myriad Capital LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Rebecca L.

Burgess

Jacob R. Burgess

Rebecca L.

Burgess

Rebecca L.

Burgess

Jacob R. Burgess

Occupant

Cassandra J.

Burgess

Trenton Jacob Burgess

Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois

Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners” “Unknown owner s or parties interested in said land or lots” 10682-949913

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949913

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX2 FILED: 1/22/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of Whiteside Date Premises Sold: November 3, 2022

Certificate No.: 2021-00011

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number : N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installmen t No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1418 14th Avenue, Fulton, IL 61252

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 01-27-303-002

redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 9, 2025. This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County in 200 E Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, Room TBA, on August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM. You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIAT ELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Private Equity Group, LLC Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Carie A. Schultheis

Timothy C. Schultheis

Carrie A. Schultheis

Timothy C. Schultheis

Carie A. Schultheis Occupant Schult

Investments, L.L.C. Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”

“Unk

Investments, L.L.C.

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949901

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX3

FILED: 1/22/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of Whiteside

Date Premises

Sold: November 3, 2022

Certificate No.: 2021-00031

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number : N/A

Warrant No.: N/A

Installmen t No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 900 16th Avenue, Fulton, IL 61252

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 01-28-451-001

as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 9, 2025. This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County in 200 E Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, Room TBA, on August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIAT ELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Private Equity Group, LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

SMC Properties LLC c/o Jason

Johnson

SMC Properties LLC c/o Carolanne

Johnson

SMC Properties, LLC

Carolanne Johnson

Jason Johnson

John M. Shales as R/A for SMC Properties

John M. Shales as RA for SMC Properties

Joshua L. Campanelli as Manager for SMC Properties

Tobie Puckett

Occupant

Jessica Lea Cooksey

Danielle L Hastings

Matthew P. Updike

State of Illinois

Department of Revenue

State of Illinois

Department of Revenue

Attorney General for State of Illinois Department of Revenue

Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and D Creditors, if

Department of Revenue

Attorney General for State of Illinois

Department of Revenue

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949910

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX4 FILED: 1/22/2025 TAKE NOTICE County of Whiteside Date Premises Sold: November 3, 2022 Certificate No.: 2021-00217

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number : N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installmen t No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 505 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 11-27-179-026 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 9, 2025. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer

AL NOTICES

partment of venue rney General State of Illinois partment of venue na Nelson, County Clerk of hiteside County, Illinois Claimants, dgment ditors, and ecree Creditors, if of the above scribed as “Unknown ners” “Unknown owner s arties erested in said or lots” 10682-949910

February 11, 18, 2025 949910

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX4 FILED: 1/22/2025 TAKE NOTICE County Whiteside ate Premises ld: November 3, 2022 rtificate No.: 2021-00217 for General xes of (Year): 2021 for Special ssessment of unicipality) and ecial ssessment Number : N/A rrant No.: N/A nstallmen t No.: IS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES IS PROPERTY BEEN SOLD DELINQUENT XES operty Located 505 Dixon enue, Rock lls, IL 61071 gal Description Prope rty Index 11-27-179-026 notice is to vise you that the ove property has een sold for linquent taxes that the period edemption from sale will expire July 9, 2025. amount to em is subject increase at 6 nth intervals the date of and may be further increased if purchaser at tax sale or his her assignee ys any sequently ccruing taxes or ecial ssessments to em the operty from sequent rfeitures or tax sales. Check with County Clerk to the exact ount you owe re redeeming. notice is also dvise you that etition has been for a tax deed ich will transfer

property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 9, 2025.

This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County in 200 E Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, Room TBA, on August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM

IMMEDIAT ELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Private Equity Group, LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Nicholas Clay

Nicholas Clay Occupant

Annette M.

Martinez

Warren L. Reed

Occupant

Max Roman

Antonio Sanchez

Jessie E. Taylor

Kory Lee Roman

Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois

Claimants, Judgment

Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”

“Unknown owner s or parties interested in said land or lots” 10682-949911

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949911

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX5 FILED: 1/22/2025 TAKE NOTICE

County of Whiteside Date Premises

Sold: November 3, 2022

Certificate No.: 2021-00072

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number : N/A

Warrant No.: N/A

Installmen t No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 206 South Genesee Street, Morrison, IL 61270

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 09-18-408-003

This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County in 200 E Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, Room TBA, on August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIAT ELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Myriad Capital LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Paul R. Sobotk a Robin M. Sobotka

Robin M. Sobotka

Paul R. Sobotka

(Municipality) and Special Assessment Number : N/A

Warrant No.: N/A

Installmen t No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 308 4th Avenue West, Lyndon, IL 61261

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 15-16-462-002

Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Morrison, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Private Equity Group, LLC Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Samantha Sawyer Occupant

Caleb A. Pashon

Andrew B. Hicks

Eugene E. Pas hon Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”

“Unknown owner s or parties interested in said land or lots” 10682-949902

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949902

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX7 FILED: 1/22/2025

TAKE NOTICE

Paul R. Sobotka

Robin M. Sobotka

Occupant

Lisa Ann Stclair

Megan T. Lockinger

Gary Pamykala

Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois

Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”

“Unknown owner s or parties interested in said land or lots” 10682-949907

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949907

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX6 FILED: 1/22/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of Whiteside

Date Premises Sold: November 3, 2022

Certificate No.: 2021-00315

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number : N/A

You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIAT ELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

County of Whiteside Date Premises Sold: November 3, 2022

Certificate No.: 2021-00110 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number : N/A

Warrant No.: N/A Installmen t No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1829 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 11-16-332-014

possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 9, 2025. This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County in 200 E Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, Room TBA, on August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIAT ELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

time on or before July 9, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois at the Office of the Count y Clerk in Morrison, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Myriad Capital LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Blue Freedom Farm Market Inc. a/k/a Blue Freedom Farm Markets Inc.

William A. Gillen as R/A for Blue Freedom Farm Markets Inc., a/k/a

Blue Freedom Farm Market Inc.

Occupant

Blue Freedom Transportation, LLC

Darcee Foy

William Gillen

Carla G. Dykema

Emily J. Westhoff

Attorney General for the Illinois

Darcee Foy

William Gillen

Carla G. Dykema

Emily J. Westhoff

Attorney General for the Illinois Department of Employment

Security

Illinois Department of Employment Security

Illinois Department of Employment

Security

Illinois Department of Transportation

Special Assistant Attorney General in 2021 ED 9

U.S. Attorney General for the I.R.S.

U.S.A., I.R.S.

U.S.A., I.R.S. Attorney General for the U.S.A., Dept. of Justice for the I.R.S. Attorney General for Illinois

You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will

already h

Warrant No.: N/A

Installmen t No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT

TAXES

Property Located

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Private Equity Group, LLC Purchaser or Assignee

to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 9, 2025. This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County in 200 E Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, Room TBA, on August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM. You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIAT ELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

Department of Employment

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY-ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

Department of Transportation

815-772-5189

Security

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY-ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

Myriad Capital LLC Purchaser or Assignee

ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, PLAINTIFF

Illinois Department of Employment

Security

January 27, 2025

State of Illinois Department of Revenue

vs. GALE SPRINGER; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; DEFENDANTS#ANTS

NO. 2024FC36

Illinois Department of Employment Security

Address: 1134 39th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

Blue Freedom Farm Market Inc. a/k/a Blue Freedom Farm Markets Inc.

Illinois Department of Transportation

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Special Assistant Attorney General in 2021 ED 9

William A. Gillen as R/A for Blue Freedom Farm Markets Inc., a/k/a Blue Freedom Farm Market Inc.

Occupant

U.S. Attorney General for the I.R.S.

State of Illinois Department of Revenue Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue Illinois Department of Transportation Bill's Produce, Inc Illinois Secretary of State for Bill's Produce, Inc

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 20, 2024, I, Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois, will on March 7, 2025 at the hour of 9:00 AM at the Rock Island County Justice Center, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following desc ribed real estate: LOT NUMBER SEVENTEEN (17) IN BLOCK NUMBER ONE (1) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED UNIVERSITY PLACE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS COMMON ADDRESS: 1134 39th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201

P.I.N.: 17-06-101-017

Blue Freedom Transportation, LLC

Darcee Foy

William Gillen

U.S.A., I.R.S.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $122,549.01

Carla G. Dykema

Emily J. Westhoff

Attorney General for the Illinois Department of Employment

U.S.A., I.R.S. Attorney General for the U.S.A., Dept. of Justice for the I.R.S. Attorney General for Illinois Department of Transportation

William Scheeringa as R/A for Bill's Produce, Inc

George W. Scheeringa as Secretary for Bill's Produce Inc.

Myriad Capital LLC Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Security

Illinois Department of Employment

Security

State of Illinois Department of Revenue

Blue Freedom Farm Market Inc. a/k/a Blue Freedom Farm Markets Inc.

Illinois Department of Employment

Security

Illinois Department of Transportation

Special Assistant

State of Illinois Department of Revenue Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue

Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”

Attorney General in 2021 ED 9

Illinois Department of Transportation

“Unknown owner s or parties interested in said land or lots” 10682-949903

U.S. Attorney General for the I.R.S.

Bill's Produce, Inc

William A. Gillen as R/A for Blue Freedom Farm Markets Inc., a/k/a Blue Freedom Farm Market Inc. Occupant Blue Freedom Transportation, LLC

Darcee Foy

William Gillen

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949903 Need

U.S. Attorney General for the I.R.S.

Illinois Secretary of State for Bill's Produce, Inc

U.S.A., I.R.S.

William Scheeringa as R/A for Bill's Produce, Inc

Carla G. Dykema

Emily J. Westhoff

30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602

U.S.A., I.R.S. Attorney General for the U.S.A., Dept. of Justice for the I.R.S.

George W. Scheeringa as Secretary for Bill's Produce Inc.

Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711

JB&A # IL 24 0681

Attorney General for the Illinois Department of Employment

Attorney General for Illinois Department of Transportation

Security

I3259615

Illinois Department of Employment

Security

Illinois Department of Employment

Security

Illinois De rtment

State of Illinois Department of Revenue

State of Illinois

Department of Revenue

Attorney General for the State of

Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners” “Unknown owner s

January 28, 2025 February 4, 11, 2025

I.R.S.

U.S. Attorney General for the I.R.S.

U.S.A., I.R.S.

Attorney General for the U.S.A., Dept. of Justice for the I.R.S.

Attorney General for Illinois

Department of Transportation

State of Illinois Department of Revenue

State of Illinois

Department of Revenue

Attorney General for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue

Illinois Department of Transportation

Bill's Produce, Inc

Illinois Secretary of State for Bill's Produce, Inc

William Scheeringa as R/A for Bill's Produce, Inc

George W. Scheeringa as Secretary for Bill's Produce Inc.

Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois

Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners”

“Unknown owner s or parties interested in said land or lots” 10682-949903

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949903

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX8 FILED: 1/22/2025 TAKE NOTICE County of Whiteside

Date Premises Sold: November 3, 2022

Certificate No.: 2021-00137

Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment

Number : N/A

Warrant No.: N/A

Installmen t No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 1812 West 4th Street, Sterling, IL 61081

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 11-20-303-003

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from

Street, Sterling, IL 61081

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.:

11-20-303-003

You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIAT ELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

815-772-5189

Myriad Capital LLC Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Nicole Hanabarger

Marlys Wilson

Nicole Hanabarger

Occupant

Christopher L. Cossman

Annalisa M. Cossman

Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois

Claimants, Judg nt

Nicole Hanabarger Marlys Wilson

Nicole Hanabarger

Occupant

Christopher L. Cossman

Annalisa M. Cossman

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949908

TAX DEED NO.: 2025TX9 FILED: 1/22/2025

TAKE NOTICE

County of Whiteside Date Premises Sold: November 3, 2022

Certificate No.: 2021-00215 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number : N/A

Warrant No.: N/A

Installmen t No.: N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property Located at: 227 Avenue C, Rock Falls, IL 61071

Legal Description or Prope rty Index No.: 11-27-176-012

assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 9, 2025. This matter is set for hear ing in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County in 200 E Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, Room TBA, on August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

You may be presen t at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIAT ELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY

CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-5189

Myriad Capital LLC

Purchaser or Assignee

January 27, 2025

Lynn W. Morningstar Megan B. Morningstar

Megan B. Morningstar Lynn W. Morningstar Megan B. Morningstar

Occupant

Dana Nelson, County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois

Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknown Owners” “Unknown owner s or parties interested in said land or lots” 10682-949905

February 4, 11, 18, 2025 949905

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ESTATE OF STEVEN E. MEIER

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ESTATE OF STEVEN E. MEIER

Deceased NO: 2025 PR 7 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Steven E Meier Letters of Office were issued on January 15, 2025, to Rebekah S. Emery, 6725 Perkins Road, Prophetstown, IL 61277, as Independent Representative, whose attorney is William R. Shirk, of the Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C., 301 E Main St., Morrison IL 61270.

Claims against the estate may be e-filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, with the Representative, or both, on or before the 4th day of August, 2025, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim e-filed with the Circuit Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Representative and to the Representative's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ge thelp. asp, or talk with your local Circuit Clerk's office.

Rebekah S. Emery Independent Representative for the Estate of Steven E. Meier, Deceased

William R. Shirk

Attorney for Independent Representative ARDC # 2589699

Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C. 301 East Main Street

Morrison, IL 61270

Estate of Steven E. Meier, Deceased

William R. Shirk

Attorney for Independent Representative

ARDC # 2589699

Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C.

301 East Main Street

Morrison, IL 61270

Tele: 815 772-7231

Fax: 815 772-4599

Email: wrshirk@wr shirklaw.com

February 4, 11, 18, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS ROBERT H BURNS, JR.; ROBERT H BURNS, JR., TRUSTEE OF THE ROBERT H BURNS JR REVOCABLE TRUST; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE ROBERT H. BURNS JR. REVOCABLE TRUST; STATE OF ILLINOIS; SECRETARY OF HOUSIN G AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2024FC199 302 31ST AVENUE WEST MILAN, IL 61264 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Beneficiaries of the Robert H. Burns Jr. Revoca ble Trust Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE WESTERLY EIGHTY (80) FEET OF LOT NUMBER THIRTEEN (13) IN HILLCREST FIRST SUBDIVISION IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN

THE WESTERLY EIGHTY (80) FEET OF LOT NUMBER THIRTEEN (13) IN HILLCREST FIRST SUBDIVISION IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS AT PAGE 327 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE TWO (2) WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND , IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

Commonly known as: 302 31st Avenue West Milan, IL 61264 and which said Mortgage was made by, Robert H Burns, Jr. Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Bank of America, N.A Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2009-23620; and for other relief.

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2009-23620; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before February 27, 2025, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.

SENIOR CITIZEN EXEMPTIONS RE MINDER

All Whiteside County residents who turn 65 years of age during the calendar year of 2025 are eligible for the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption, regardless of income and are reminded to apply for this exemption on or after their 65th birthday with in the calendar year You are eligible if you owned your home and occupied it as of January 1, 2025.

***If you turned 65 years of age during the calendar year of 2024 please contact the Supervisor of Assessments office before March 1st, so the exemption can be applied to your 2024 pay 2025 real estate taxes.

Also all Whiteside County residents who turn 65 years of age during the calendar year of 2025, whose total household income was $65,000.00 or less in 2024, and who owned and occupied their home on January 1 of 2025, may also be eligible for the Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption and are reminded to apply for this exemption.

*THE SENIOR CITIZEN ASSESSMENT FREEZE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION MUST BE APPLIED FOR EACH YEAR AN APPLICATION MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2025 TO RECEIVE THIS EXEMPTION FOR THE 2025 TAXABLE YEAR, REAL ESTATE TAXES PAID IN 2026

Applications have been mailed to senior citizens receiving the senior citizen homestead exemption on their 2024 payable 2025 real estate taxes.

*IF YOU ARE 65 YEARS OR OLDER AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN APPLICATION IN THE MAIL YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS OFFICE AT THE COURTHOUSE IN MORRISON, ILLINOIS AND YOU CAN HAVE A FORM MAILED TO YOU OR YOU CAN PICK UP A SENIOR CITIZEN ASSESSMENT FREEZE APPLICATION.

Answer/Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you must create an account with an efiling service provider For more informati on, go to ilcourts.info/efiling. If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case inperson or remotely by video or phone. Contac t the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-4111121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for informati on about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You can also get free legal information and legal referrals at illinoislegalai d.org. All documents referred to in this Notice can be found at ilcourts.info/forms. Other documents may be available from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or websi te. ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833411- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la corte y cómo completar y presentar formularios.

*IF YOU CELEBRATE YOUR 65TH BIRTHDAY DURI NG CALENDAR YEAR 2025 YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN APPLICATION IN THE MAIL. APPLICATIONS CAN BE MAILED OR PICKED UP AT THE SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS OFFICE AT THE COURTHOUSE IN MORRISON, ILLINOIS AND COMPLETED FOR THE 2025 TAXABLE YEAR, REAL ESTATE TAXES PAID IN 2026.

You have been sued. To participate in the case, you MUST file an official document with the court within the time stated on this Notice called an "Appearance" and a document called an "Answer/Response ". The Answer/Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you must create an account with an efiling service provider For more informati on, go to ilcourts.info/efiling. If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case inperson or remotely by video or phone. Contac t the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-4111121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for informati on about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You

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

When completed, applications are to be returned to the Supervisor of Assessments Office at 200 East Knox Street in Morrison, Illinois. (815)772-5195 Robin Brands Supervisor of Assessments Whiteside County, Illinois February 11, 2025

nswer/Response

AL NOTICES

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65 years of age tal household ho owned and may also be eligie Homestead exemption.

allow you to attend the first court date in this case inperson or remotely by video or phone. Contac t the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this.

Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-4111121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for informati on about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You can also get free legal information and legal referrals at illinoislegalai d.org. All documents referred to in this Notice can be found at ilcourts.info/forms. Other documents may be available from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or websi te. ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833411- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la corte y cómo completar y presentar formularios.

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.

Illinois Housing Development Authority; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

DEFENDANTS No. 2024FC210 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

DuPage # 15170

Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-2407330

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector I3259651

Jan. 28, 2025 Feb. 4, 11, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

REEZE HOMEEACH YEAR

JULY 1, 2025 2025 TAXABLE

itizens receiving on their 2024 D HAVE NOT YOU SHOULD MENTS OFFICE

ILLINOIS AND OR YOU CAN ENT FREEZE

DAY DURI NG

illinoislegalai d.org. documents rred to in this ce can be und at ilcourts.info/forms. her documents be available your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or bsi te. ¿Necesita yuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje texto a Illinois Court Help al 833- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov obtener mación sobre casos de la rte y cómo mpletar y esentar rmularios.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff

1 N. Dearborn St Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph (312) 346-9088 File No 2213681IL-1145987 I3259621

Jan. 28, 2025 Feb. 4, 11, 2025 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLI NOIS

RSUANT TO FAIR DEBT

COLLECTION

ECEIVE AN APAN BE MAILED SSESSMENTS ON, ILLINOIS YEAR, REAL turned to the Knox Street in Robin Brands f Assessments County, Illinois

PRACTICES ACT, PLAINTIFF'S TORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A T COLLECTOR

TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT

D ANY FORMATION

U.S Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Damon Varnell; Illinois Housing Development Authority; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS No. 2024FC210 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 339 14th Ave Moline, IL 61265 and which said Mortgage was made by: Damon Varnell the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Success Mortgage Partners, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2022-09447; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Tammy R Weikert Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201 on or before February 27, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

DuPage # 15170

Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-2407330

NOTE: This law firm is a debt

llect

COUNTY OF Rock Island - Rock Island, ILLINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. SAVANA RENE JACKS; MARCUS JOHN ANDERSON; ILLINOIS HOUSIN G DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS AGENCY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSIN G AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 24 FC 90 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above enti tled cause the Sheriff of Rock Island County will on March 18, 2025, at the hour 9:00 a.m., Jail Lobby, Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61201, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THAT PART OF LOT FORTY-ONE (41) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF MOLINE KNOWN AS AND CALLED "FREDERICKSEN ADDITION TO MOLINE", DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 41; THENCE 72 FEET EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 325 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF; THENCE

LOT 41; THENCE 72 FEET EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 325 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF; THENCE WESTERLY 72 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 41; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF 325 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS P.I.N. 17-03-301-015. Commonly known as 3444 19TH AVE., MOLINE , IL 61265.

I3260440

Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2025

ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE WHITESIDE & ROCK ISLAND

DRAINAGE & LEVEE DISTRICT NO: 02 TX 11

DRAINAGE

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 14th day of January, 2025, the Commissioners of the Whiteside and Rock Island Drainage and Levee District caused to be filed in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois, their Petition to Increase Annual Maintenance Assessment. The Petition seeks authority to increase the annual assessments to a sum not to exceed $200,000.00 as the annual maintenance assessment for the District. The Commissioners' Petition will be heard on the 6th day of March, 2025, at the hour of 9:00 a.m before the Honorable Presiding Judge, or such other Judge as may be sitting in his stead, at the Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison. Dated this 4th day of February, 2025. Whiteside and Rock Island Drai nage and Levee District by Commissioners: Paul D. Young, Jerry Norman, and William J. Wisdom William R. Shirk Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C. Attorney for said District 301 E. Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Tele: 815 772-7231 Fax: 815 772-4599

February 11, 18, 2025

Advertise Your Rentals in the Classifieds Call 833-584-NEWS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE WHITESIDE & ROCK ISLAND

DRAINAGE & LEVEE DISTRICT NO: 02 TX 11

DRAINAGE NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 14th day of

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc.

PLAINTIFF Vs. Elisabeth DeCrane; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2023FC57

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 08/16/2023, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on March 7, 2025 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following desc ribed real estate: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND IN THE STATE OF IL THE SOUTH FORTY-FIVE (45) FEET OF THE NORTH ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) FEET OF THE WEST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) FEET OF OUTLOT "A" IN "OAK HILL PARK", AN ADDITION IN THE CITY OF MOLINE, AND THAT PART OF OUTLOT "A" IN "OAK HILL PARK" AN ADDITION IN THE CITY OF MOLINE, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PARCEL CONVEYED TO GRANTOR BY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 31, 1990 IN RECORD BOOK 1358, PAGE 235, DOCUMENT #90-14989, WHICH IS ALSO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL DEEDED TO GRANTEE BY DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 8, 1980 IN RECORD BOO K 898, PAGE 68, DOCUMENT #883515; THENCE N 90 DEGREES E. ON THE NORTH LINE OF GRANTOR PARCEL WHICH IS THE SOUTH LINE OF GRANTOR'S PARCEL A DISTANCE OF 130.0 FEET; THENCE S. 00 DEGREES E. PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID OUTLOT "A", A DISTANCE OF 21.5 FEET; THENCE N 90 DEGREES W PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF GRANTOR'S PROPERTY A DISTANCE OF 130.00 FEET TO THE EAST LIN E OF 3RD STREET "A"; THENCE N. 00 DEGREES W ON THE EAST LINE OF 3RD ST "A" A DISTANCE OF 21.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING CONTAIN ING 2795 SQUARE FEET.

PIN 08-31-442-003

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 712 3rd St A Moline, IL 61265

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

I3259332

January 28, 2025 February 4, 11, 2025

SECTION 00030

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID S

BIDS

DUE: FEBRUARY 20, 2025

2:00 P.M CST NON-FRIABLE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

AT ERIE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ERIE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #1, ERIE, ILLINOIS

PROJECT NO.: 10724

DATE: FEBRUARY 2025

ENGINEER: Morland Environmenta l Services , LLC.

527 Colleen Street, P.O. Box 147, Woodhull, Illinois 61490 (309) 236-6819

The Erie Community Unit School District No. 1 will receive sealed Bids on a Non-Friable Asbestos Abatement

Contract for the removal of asbestos containing mate rials at Erie Middle School

Bids shall be on Lump Sum basis; segregated Bids are not acceptable.

Erie Community Unit School District No. 1 will receive Bids until 2:00 P.M., prevailing time, on the 20th day of February 2025 for the asbestos abatement at the Erie Middle School at Erie Community Unit School District No. 1 District Office located at 520 5th Avenue, Erie, Illinois 61250, Attn: District Office

Pre-Bid Meeting: Feb ruary 13th, 2025, at 3:30 P.M preva iling time at the Erie Middle School locat ed at 500 5th Avenue, Erie, Illinois.

Bids received after this time will not be accepted Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. Interested parties are invited to attend.

Obtain complete sets of Electronic Bidding Documents from the issuing office at:

Morland Environmental Services, LLC. 527 Colleen Street, P.O. Box 147 Woodhull, Illinois 61490 309-236-6819

tmorland@morlandenvironmental services.com

Contracts for work under this Bid will obligate Contractor and subcontractors not to discriminate in employment practices Submit compliance report in conformity with Exec utive Order No. 11246.

Contractor must conform to prevailing wage rates on this project.

Bid Security in amount of 5 percent of Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with Instructi ons to Bidders.

Erie Community Unit School District No. 1 reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject Bids

By Order of Erie Community Unit School District No. 1

Mr. Charles Milem – Superintendent END OF SECTION 00030

February 11, 2025

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