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MORRISON – The Morrison Chess Club, registered with the US Chess Federation and the Illinois Chess Association, is inviting players of all levels and ages to join. No admission fees are required.

Club meetings take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and 5 to 6:30 p.m. every third and fourth Thursday of each month in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison.

Upcoming meeting dates are Thursday, March 27, and Monday, March 31. No USCF/ICA membership is needed unless you want to play in out-of-town tournaments.

For more information, email jiri.pelka@ gmail.com or text 309-203-9985.

Free community meals in Fulton FULTON – Free community meals, known as The Table, will be offered from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. every Wednesday at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton.

The upcoming menu: March 26: Sloppy Joes, chips, vegetable sticks, apples, assorted desserts

April 2: Hot ham and cheese sandwiches, chips, Jello, assorted desserts

April 9: Cowboy beans with kielbasa, cornbread, applesauce, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, desserts

April 16; Ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, rolls, Jell-O, desserts

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

Women’s Connection brunch is April 9 in Clinton, Iowa

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection invites all women to a brunch at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Grace Community Church, 727 N. 12th St., Clinton, Iowa.

Inspirational, encouraging, nondenominational speakers Beverly and Dennis Swenson of Lincoln, Nebraska, will speak on “Life is a Journey, Have Map, GPS Will Travel.”

Dennis and Beverly Swenson share how their two separate journeys became one. Now they enjoy going down the same road together.

The special feature will be provided by Peggy Jenkins of Camanche, Iowa. She’s the author of the book “Always Good Enough,” a nurse for 33 years and former director of the local Pregnancy Center. Cost of the brunch is $13.

Call Donna at 563-357-6843 or Nancy at 563-242-8819 or her cellphone at 563-3578859 to make reservations that are due Friday, April 4.

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The Morrison Chess Club meets on Mondays and every third and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Odell Library in Morrison. Players of all levels and ages are welcome to join the club.

Erie-Prophetstown’s Pazleigh Hudgin slides into second base past Lena-Winslow’s Brianna Fye on March 18 in Erie-Prophetstown’s season opener.

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Jessie Otten

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ABOVE: Morrison’s Carson White pitches against Fulton on March 21 at Drives Feild in Fulton.

LEFT: Fulton’s Braedon Meyers hits the ball against Morrison. High school sports roundup on page 13.

COLLEEN ANGLESE

Born: January 4, 1948 in Leon, IA

Died: March 22, 2025 in Morrison, IL

Colleen Marie Anglese (née O’Donnell), affectionately known as the “keeper of the fairies” of Albany, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family at Resthave in Morrison, Illinois.

Cremation rites were accorded; per Colleen’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral

DOROTHY ANN KAUFMAN

Born: August 3, 1927 in Sterling, IL

Died: January 11, 2025 in Moline, IL

DOROTHY ANN KAUFMAN, 97, of Moline, IL, formerly of Lyndon and Lanark, IL, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Allure of the Quad Cities in Moline. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison. Rev. Mark Peters, interim pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison, is officiating. Interment was at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison, Trinity Lutheran Church in Lanark, or Iowa PBS.

Dorothy was born August 3, 1927, in Sterling,

services. Interment will take place at a later date in the Lusk Memorial Cemetery in Albany, IL. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Colleen was born on January 4, 1948, in Leon, IA, to Lorin Anderson O’Donnell, 32, and Marion Elizabeth (née Rose), 30. She grew up on the family farm in Decatur alongside her four siblings: Sheryl Rae, who is married to Virgil Paul Benoit; James Alan (deceased); Karen Lorene, who was married to Richard Paul Vogel (deceased); and Michael Kevin, who is married to Angela Antonietta (née Buccieri). In 1959, the family moved to DeWitt, IA, and then settled in Albany, IL, in 1964.

Colleen met Gary Brent Anglese, the son of

IL, the eldest daughter of William and Clara (Janssen) Waterstreet. She graduated from Morrison High School in 1945. She married Earl Kaufman on September 27, 1953 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison. They were married 54 years until Earl died in March 2008. Dorothy and Earl farmed in rural Lanark where they raised their three daughters. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Her family enjoyed her wonderful cooking, baking and canning. She was very active in Trinity Lutheran Church in Lanark, her daughters’ schools and Home Extension. After moving to Lyndon in 1998, Dorothy became an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison.

Survivors include two daughters, Pam Kaufman of Bettendorf, IA and Lisa (Scott) Mizeur of Moline, IL; two grandsons, Matt Mizeur of Lyndon, IL and Nic (Brooke) Mizeur of Lincoln, NE; great-grandson, Josiah; one sister, Elaine Hapke.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl; middle daughter, Sara Kaufman.

Clarence Raymond Anglese and Mary Eleanor (née Burns) while attending Fulton High School. They were married on April 15, 1967, in Fulton, IL, at the age of 19. Throughout their nine-year marriage, Colleen and Gary had two children, Christopher and Jennifer, before divorcing in 1977.

After her divorce, Colleen lived and worked in Clinton, Iowa. As a cosmetologist, she attended night school and became a registered psychiatric nurse while raising her children as a single mother. Colleen enjoyed dancing, attending musical theater, and singing in a jazz band, often performing with her brother Mike and notable jazz musicians in the area. Later in life, she returned to Albany, where she

JEFFREY D. GROENEWOLD

Born: September 24, 1973 in Clinton, IA

Died: March 18, 2025 in Clinton, IA

JEFFREY D. GROENEWOLD, 51, of Clinton, IA, died Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. His graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Fulton Township Cemetery in Fulton, IL, with Pastor Steve Lingle officiating. Jeff was born September 24, 1973, in Clinton, IA, to Karl J. and Ruth Ann (Kooi) Groenewold. He attended school in Morrison and Fulton, graduating from Morrison High School in 1992.

found joy in gardening, volunteering for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, attending Immaculate Conception Church, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Colleen is survived by her son, Christopher Brent, who lives in Medford, MA. He is married to Sarah C. Michelman, and together they have two children: Isabel Cate Anglese and Eliot James Anglese. Colleen is also survived by her daughter, Jennifer Marie, who is married to Jason John Robbins. They have two children as well: Liam Anderson Robbins and Kathleen Marie Robbins.

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Following high school, he pursued welding school in Tulsa, OK. On December 23, 2024, Jeff married Melinda Schlesener in Iowa City, IA. He built a career as a Union Millwright and Pipefitter with Local 2158 in East Moline, IL. Outside of work, Jeff was an avid car and truck enthusiast and also loved playing darts.

Survivors include his wife, Melinda; one stepson, Jon Schlesener of Clinton, IA; step-mother, Donna Groenewold of Morrison, IL; two brothers, Jerry Ammon of Dekalb, IL and Justin Groenewold of Clinton, IA; step-brother, Randall (Tonya) Stricker of Thomson, IL; sister-in-law, Roxanne Groenewold of Morrison, IL; his loving companion, Gizmo; nephew, Alex Groenewold and many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jason Groenewold; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Connie Rice; best buddy, Donald Rice.

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EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE

Early Voting for the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election for all Whiteside County Precincts will be conducted in the Whiteside County Clerk’s Office located at 200 E. Knox Street in Morrison, beginning Thursday, February 20th through Monday, March 31st from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday and Saturday, March 29th from 9 am until noon.

Any registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period, however, any vote cast is final, and may not be revoked, and the voter is not eligible to cast a vote on election day.

KAREN STRALOW

Whiteside County Clerk

Morrison Lions Club taking orders for roses

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MORRISON – Morrison Lions Club members are taking orders for roses to be delivered on Good Friday, April 18.

Cost for a dozen roses is $20. The club cannot guarantee a certain color, but requests will be honored as closely as possible. Colors are vivid – from reds, pinks, mauves and yellows as well as other combinations.

Deadline for placing an order is Sunday, April 13.

To place an order, contact any Lions

Two firefighters hurt while battling Carroll County grassfire; one in serious condition

LANARK – Two firefighters were injured Saturday afternoon while battling a grassfire near Chadwick.

Lanark firefighters Dominic Geerts and

Club member or call Jim Blakemore at 815-631-1781, Darlene Smith at 815-7722346 or Ken Jansma at 309-236-8960.

Support from the community for this fundraiser is appreciated.

Funds raised support two scholarships to Morrison High School graduates and reimbursement to CGH for eyeglasses it supplies to Morrison area students and residents during the year.

Recycle Day: April 26

The Morrison Lions Recycle Day will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26, at the Whiteside County Fair-

grounds, 201 W. Winfield St., Morrison.

Monetary donations gratefully accepted on-site on the day of the event will support Lions projects, Morrison FFA, Key Club, scouts and other notfor-profits helping at the event.

Flyers soon will be posted at local businesses and on the Morrison Lions Foundation Facebook page and the club’s website showing the list of items that will be accepted. TVs and computer monitors will not be accepted as those items can be dropped off any time of the year for free at the Whiteside County Highway Department located

at 18819 Lincoln Road (Route 30).

Help celebrate Earth Day (Monday, April 22) by recycling at this area-wide Recycle Day event.

The service project helps fulfill the Lions’ motto of “We serve.”

Morrison Lions Club meetings are at noon on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Happy Joe’s. Anyone interested in joining the Lions is invited to attend any meeting to learn more about what the Lions do.

For more information, visit the club’s website at www.e-clubhouse. org/sites/morrisonil/contact.php

Tyler Weber suffered injuries while fighting a grassfire at 21468 Shibley Road, Chadwick, according to a news release.

Lanark firefighters were called to that address shortly before 2:30 p.m. as part of a mutual-aid request.

Geerts was airlifted from the scene by OSF Life Flight and taken to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. As of 2 p.m. Sunday, Geerts had undergone several surgeries and was listed in serious condition, according to the release.

Weber was transported to Freeport Memorial Hospital and later airlifted to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was scheduled to be released from the hospital Sunday afternoon.

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1975: Fulton girls basketball team finishes first season undefeated

60 years

March 24, 1965

Two firemen for the Fulton Fire Protection District spent five days attending a training course for rural fire inspectors. The course was near Monticello. Fire Chief Howard Swanson and fireman Paul Haan attended the training. Robert Lockhart, secretary of the Garden Plain Mutual Fire Insurance company, accompanied the two firemen. The course is intended to further the training of firemen and insurance field underwriters in the causes of fire and in loss prevention.

In the Bud’s IGA Foodliner ad, specials were a two-pound can of Folger’s coffee for $1.39, four jumbo cans of grape drink for $1, Oscar Mayer hot dogs for 49 cents, a two-pound package of bacon for 99 cents, two pounds of ground beef for 89 cents, two heads of lettuce for 29 cents, a half gallon of ice cream for 59 cents, five loaves of bread for 69 cents and six potpies for $1.

50 years

March 26, 1975

The Fulton High School girls basketball team finished its first season undefeated by beating Morrison 46-32 on the local floor.

Lyle Barnhart received a presidential citation from C.R. Leininger, president of the Illinois Association of School Administrators. The framed citation states it is awarded “for conspicuous service in the field of education and school administration in the state of Illinois.” Barnhart served for several years as a member of the school board of the former Fulton Community High School District. He was a leader in the effort that resulted in the consolidation of that district and several others into the River Bend Unit District.

40 years

March 27, 1985

W. Gordon Maddy, a prominent civic leader and president of Agri-King, died Friday evening from injuries suffered

in a one-car accident on Penrose Road. Maddy served as the president of the board of the Jane Lamb Health Center and on the board of YWCA Mount St. Clare College and was an active member of the Illinois Forage and Grassland Council. An avid horseman, he owned Maddy Quarter horses in Morrison. He was a member of the United Church of Christ. Active in the formation of AgriKing, Maddy joined the business in 1970 and served as its president since 1983.

Dave VanderVinne has opened Dave’s TV and Stereo Repair Service. VanderVinne is a recent graduate of the Hamilton Technical School and is trained to repair the many new innovations introduced in the electronics field.

30 years

March 22, 1995

Not knowing what funds will be available for the next fiscal year, the River Bend School Board dismissed 14 educational support personnel. Most of those dismissed were teacher’s aides,

coordinators and lunchroom supervisors. Some probably will be rehired.

Mayor Kenneth Ven Huizen announced progress to entice Chewton Glen Energy to come to Fulton and build a multi-million dollar electricity-producing facility. Among the newest negotiations is the possibility Chewton Glen Energy will buy the former Fulton State Bank building on 11th Avenue.

20 years

March 23, 2005

The Dutch Days Festival Committee announced there will be a special guest at the 31st annual Dutch Days Festival. The guest from Chicago will be the consulate general of the Netherlands. The committee has invited the consulate to attend for many years, but there always have been conflicts in the schedule.

The first item at the City Council meeting was to hear from a group of

See GLIMPSES, page 10

United Way launches pasta collection to help county children

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ROCK FALLS – United Way of Whiteside County’s Let’s Feed Our Children program is calling on businesses, churches and community organizations to participate in a pasta drive to help address childhood food insecurity this summer.

Let’s Feed Our Children has seen a dramatic 178% increase in demand over the past three years, serving more than 42,000 free meals to children throughout Whiteside County during the summer of 2024 alone.

“We are reaching out early this year because we anticipate another significant increase in demand for

can meet our projection of nearly 15,000 servings of pasta needed for this summer’s program.”

While businesses, churches and community organizations are being asked to help promote and collect donations, individuals also are strongly encouraged to contribute. United Way is seeking donations of individually packaged pasta products such as Easy Mac, Chef Boyardee, ramen noodles and chicken noodle soup.

don, Prophetstown, Morrison, Rock Falls, Sterling and Tampico. Any child 18 years or younger is eligible to receive four free sack lunches weekly, no questions asked.

Donated pasta items can be delivered to New Life Church, 702 W. Lynn Blvd. in Sterling, during office hours (8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday) starting May 12. New Life Church is providing space for United Way to pack meals throughout the summer.

summer lunches for children who are food insecure,” said Keri Olson, CEO of United Way of Whiteside County.

“With the community’s support, we

Starting May 28 through Aug. 6, the Let’s Feed Our Children program will distribute grab-and-go meals from noon to 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at 20 sites across Whiteside County, including Albany, Erie, Fulton, Lyn -

Organizations and individuals interested in participating or requiring donation pickup should contact Mardi Ybarra at United Way of Whiteside County at 815-625-7973 or mybarra@uwwhiteside.org.

Image provided by Keri Olson, United Way of Whiteside County Donations are being sought in Whiteside County for a pasta food drive for children.

Whiteside County judge rejects plea deal in 2021 Rock Falls shooting case

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – A Whiteside County judge March 19 rejected the terms of a plea deal that had been reached in a 2021 Rock Falls shooting case.

Alexander Vinson-Ishmon, 24, was ready to plead guilty March 19 to one count of aggravated battery with a firearm, which would have sent him to prison for up to six years and would be served concurrently with his sentence for a Lee County weapons case filed just days after the March 21, 2021, shooting.

However, Whiteside County Circuit Court Judge James Heuerman refused to accept the terms of the plea agreement in the Rock Falls case based on the danger the fired shots posed to others in the area at the time.

According to the charging document, the events began to unfold shortly before 6:30 a.m. March 21, 2021, when a Rock Falls police officer was driving in the 600 block of West Second Street and saw a man who appeared to be trying to break into a home.

The officer went to the house and,

while the man was gone, she noted damage to two windows and a door. She also found a phone lying on the ground nearby, according to the document.

Vinson-Ishmon lived at the residence, according to the document.

Alexander T. Vinson-Ishmon, 24, of Rock Falls

About 7:30 a.m. the same day, Rock Falls police officers responded to the 300 block of Sixth Avenue, where they found evidence of a shooting in the alley between Sixth and Seventh avenues and a home struck by at least one bullet, according to the document.

About that same time, a 21-year-old man who lived in the area and had been shot – and whose phone was the one found by the Rock Falls officer next to the home with the broken windows and door – walked into the police department to report the incident. He was taken to CGH Medical Center for treatment of superficial gunshot wounds, according to the document.

Rock Falls police then issued an arrest warrant for Vinson-Ishmon for aggravated discharge of a firearm in connection with the man’s wounds. Vinson-Ishmon was taken into custody in Dixon three days after the shooting.

According to a Dixon Police Department news release issued at the time, Dixon police received information from the Rock Falls Police Department that Vinson-Ishmon was wanted on a valid arrest warrant regarding the Rock Falls shooting.

Dixon officers checked numerous locations in Dixon and subsequently found Vinson-Ishmon’s vehicle at a residence in the 800 block of East Graham Street, police said. They conducted surveillance of the residence.

About 4:40 p.m. March 24, 2021, surveillance officers observed Vinson-Ishmon exit a residence in the 800 block of East Graham Street and enter a vehicle parked at that location. Police conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the 800 block of East Graham Street, and Vinson-Ishmon was taken into custody without incident.

During a search of the vehicle, officers found a loaded handgun, a large

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amount of U.S. currency and cannabis, according to the release, and a check of the firearm’s serial number revealed the firearm was reported stolen from a residence in Lee County in early 2020.

Vinson-Ishmon was turned over to the Lee County Jail and charged with armed violence, possession of a stolen firearm, unlawful possession with intent to deliver 30 to 500 grams of cannabis, possession of a firearm without a requisite firearm owner’s identification card, possession of ammunition without a requisite FOID card, and unlawful possession of cannabis, according to the release.

He pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen firearm in the Lee County case in November 2023 and was sentenced in January 2024 to up to seven years in prison, according to court records.

The plea agreement on the table March 19 in Whiteside County would have led to immediate sentencing for the March 21, 2021, shooting. That sixyear prison term would have run concurrently with the Lee County sentencing.

See PLEA DEAL REJECTED, page 10

Free program about railways set for March 31 in Fulton

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FULTON – The influence of railways on American history will be the topic at the March 31 program of the Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill.

Historian Mike Matejka will outline the influence the railways had as they shaped Illinois’ economy and communities while creating an industry with a cultural allure.

The speeding locomotives became icons of population growth and corporate America.

The 6 p.m. event, supported by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholar program, will be at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave., in downtown Fulton across from de Immigrant Windmill.

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women who live near the Drives plant. They are concerned about the lighting from the new parking lot. Lights shining into their homes at night are causing stress and lack of sleep because of the brightness, they said. The lights are at the edge of the plant’s property and are turned as far away from the houses as possible. The women feel the poles should be moved closer to the edge of the parking lot or the plant should use weaker bulbs.

10 years

March 25, 2015

At a recent City Council meeting, Alderman Barbara Mask offered an update from the Ad Hoc Drives Property

Light refreshments will be served after the presentation.

The event is free and open to the public.

Millers are people who have the knowledge and skills necessary to operate the windmill, grind grain into flour and keep all working parts of the windmill in good repair.

The Windmill Cultural Center is accessible to people with disabilities.

For more information, visit the Windmill Cultural Center and de Immigrant Windmill Facebook page, Fulton Facebook page, www.cityoffulton.us or call 563-249-6115.

Exploratory Committee. Four public meetings were held. Observations from the meetings include that residents overwhelmingly wanted the building preserved for community use; suggestions are a music/art center, dinner/ playhouse, “Focus on the River” displays, Dutch Days activities, cafe and other shops, nice restaurant, conference center and catering site for weddings; there is a high level of enthusiasm for using the building in the best interest of the community; and some people are willing to donate money so that there will be no cost to the city.

Bob Whitten, owner and media director, and Charlie Crider, owner and vice president, of Awesometown MVP celebrated with an open house and ribbon-cutting. The two have had the idea for Awesometown MVP, a center for the arts, for the past few years.

There is no greater reward than being entrusted with the care of others. Each year, we pause on National Doctors’ Day to celebrate and appreciate the many contributions and accomplishments of our doctors, and to thank them for encircling our patients with high-quality, compassionate care. Your long hours and unwavering commitment to continuing education, technical excellence, teaching and mentoring the next generation, donating your time in the community, and stepping up to care for the sick and injured does not go unnoticed.

Since 1909, the doctors and healthcare workers at CGH Medical Center have dedicated their careers to keeping our communities healthy, and with your continued support, we will continue to be your trusted healthcare provider now and in the future.

THANK YOU to our doctors, for all that you do for CGH and the communities we serve!

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But Heuerman said he would not accept the Whiteside County plea agreement because although the victim’s wounds were superficial, gunfire that damaged the door of a nearby house indicated others had faced danger and a risk of injury.

“People should be able to feel safe in their own homes,” Heuerman said.

The case will head toward a 402 conference set for April 29 in Whiteside County. A 402 conference is an open, informal process where attorneys and a judge discuss relevant information regarding the case and a potential outcome. Defendants are not present during the conference but must agree to waive their presence before it is held.

A pretrial conference is set for 1:30 p.m. May 28, with a jury trial to potentially begin at 8:30 a.m. June 10 in Whiteside County Circuit Court. • PLEA DEAL REJECTED

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Baseball

Riverdale 2, Fulton 1 (8 inn.): Chase Dykstra struck out 10 in four shutout innings for Fulton, but the Rams won in extra innings on the road thanks to an error. Each team had five hits in the opener.

Sterling 2, Erie-Prophetstown 0: Eli Penne pitched a complete game win with 13 strikeouts and Wyatt Cassens was 3 for 4 with a run scored as the leadoff hitter. Penne held E-P to only three hits in the home win.

Fulton 4, Morrison 3: The Steamers scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth and held on for the home win. Dan Van Zuiden had two RBIs for Fulton.

Softball

Erie-Prophetstown 4, Lena-Winslow 2: The Panthers won their opening game against Le-Win with Wynn Renkes striking out 15 batters and giving up only three hits. Kayler Pritchard and Lilly Swatos had two hits each for E-P and Alyssa Padia, Chole Hamilton, Jaylynn Hamilton, Rennes, Hannah Ryan and Chloe Slock had one hit each. Renkes and Pritchard each had a triple and Ryan had a double.

Sterling 8, Erie-Prophetstown 0 : Rosie Cantu had a home run as eight Golden

18 in the win for E-P.

Sherrard 18, Fulton 2: The Steamers were outhit 21-4 in the home setback. Kylie Smither had a home run and two RBIs for Fulton.

Riverdale 7, Fulton 3: The Steamers were outhit 11-5 as Riverdale took advantage of three Fulton errors and scored four unearned runs. Zoe Kunau (triple) and Kira Wilson each had two hits and Reese Germann had a solo home run for Fulton.

Sterling 5, Morrison 4: Sterling’s Lilly Martinez had a home run and three RBIs and got the win. Marley Sechest added two hits and two RBIs and Lily Cantu doubled for Sterling, which had only four hits to Morrison’s 10 in the win. Morrison’s Bella Duncan struck out 17 among the 18 outs the Fillies recorded and Allie Anderson had two RBIs. The Warriors scored three unearned runs.

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Warriors had hits. Sterling scored runs in five of six innings played in the home win.

Riverdale 17, Milledgeville 2 (4 inn.): The

Rams outhit the Missiles 15-4.

Erie-Prophetstown 4, Rock Falls 0: The Rockets were held to just three hits in the road loss as Wynn Renkes struck out

E-P third at invite: Rock Falls tallied 159.5 points to take the Newman Invitational ahead of Bureau Valley (78) and Erie-Prophetstown (68). Newman (55) took fourth, Oregon (33) was sixth and Fulton (14.5) was eighth.

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Erie-Prophetstown assistant coach Chelsea Stuart cheers on Kayler Pritchard as she heads for first base after her single brought home Pazleigh against Lena-Winslow on March 18.

Celebrations

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March 17, 1953

On St. Patricks day 1953, a blessing from God came to be. For 72 years you’ve grown in his grace, you’ve made my life a beautiful place. You’re a blessing to others in so many ways, kind and considerate in all of your days. When God made you, he got it right, he made you into a beautiful light, that shines on all you’ve touched in your life and especially me, as my wonderful wife. Happy Birthday to my angel on earth, the one God made for me from your birth. I Love you MORE ! Terry

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April 2025

Walk in Day 9:00-2:00

Pinochle 12:30-3:45

Mocktail Monday 12:30

Learn to Quilt 1:00-3:45 Bible Study 1:00

Walk in Day 9:00-2:00

Pinochle 12:30-3:45

Bunco 12:30-3:45

Learn to Quilt 1:00-3:45 Blood Drive 10:00-2:00

WITS Workout 9:00-10:00

Yoga 10:00-11:00

Knitting Club 12:00-3:45

Euchre 12:15-3:45

Board Game Bonanza 12:30 Pool Tables 1:00-3:45

Foot Clinic 8:00-2:00

Pool Tables 9:00-12:00

Intro to Paint 10:00

Jeopardy 12:15

Pinochle 12:30-3:45

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IHSA changes much-maligned multiplier waiver process

Success formula also changed

By STEVE SOUCIE ssoucie@shawmedia.com

When the first four champions at the 2024 IHSA state football finals all were utilizing the enrollment multiplier waiver granted to those schools, it was clear that something had to change with that policy.

The waiver process, by design, was to prevent private and nonboundaried teams that were struggling to compete for playoff spots from facing the 1.65 multiplier more successful programs were hit with.

But because of a number of factors, the multiplier waiver had begun to become too easy to get and was used by multiple programs that didn’t really need it to be competitive.

Members of the Montini Catholic football team hoist the Class 3A state football championship trophy after its win

one of several teams that won a state championship while utilizing a multiplier waiver.

the

Flaws in the formula always had been apparent, but they became glaringly obvious on the opening day of the state finals in 2024. Belleville Althoff (Class 1A), Chicago Christian (Class 2A), Montini (Class 3A) and DePaul Prep (Class 4A) all won state championships by an average margin of 41 points.

The former multiplier waiver process involved accounting the results of the 2021 and 2022 seasons to control

how teams would be assigned for the 2023 and 2024 campaigns. If teams had not won a combined three playoff games over the 2021 and 2022 seasons, they were eligible for a multiplier waiver.

Since those four teams had not won the requisite playoff games during

those periods, their counting enrollment number would be their natural number and not one that would be calculated by multiplying the enrollment number by 1.65.

See MULTIPLIER WAIVER, page 20

Scott Anderson file photo

title game. Montini was

CHURCH LISTINGS

ALBANY

Albany United Methodist Church

502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781

Pastor Toni Lucas

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

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor CORDOVA

Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova

Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com

EAST MOLINE

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

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

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

Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline

Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

ERIE

Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584

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

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

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

Pastor Ron Eckberg

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie

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

Farmers Elevator

815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL

Rock River Lumber & Grain

815-537-5131 - Prophetstown

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

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie

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

St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main

Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077

Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON

Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton

FULTON

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

Pastor Jeremiah Mitchell

Sunday service is 10 a.m.

First Reformed Church

510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203

Pastor Charles Huckaby

Fulton Presbyterian Church

311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 www.fultonpreschurch.org email: presbyterianchurchfulton@gmail.com.

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton

Gateway Faith Fellowship Church

701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283

Pastor Wayne Wiersema

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

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

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

Pastor Shannon Parrish

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

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC

822 Main, Erie Serving the Area Since 1980

Morrison Veterinary Clinic

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

Phone 815-772-4047

14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

Spring Valley Reformed Church

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

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

Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE

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

Pastor Melva England

HOOPPOLE

Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church

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

Hooppole Zion Methodist Church

Pastor Rolando Renteria 311 Main St, Hooppole, 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145

LYNDON

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

Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.

Trinity Baptist Church

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

MORRISON

Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church

301 W. South St., Morrison

Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896

Brethren In Christ Church

207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871

Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

WISDOM

Erie, Illinois

“For

Church Of St. Anne Episcopal

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

Crossroads Community Church

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

Ebenezer Reformed Church

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

www.ercmorrison.com

Emmanuel Church

202 E. Morris St., Morrison 815-772-3890 www.ecmorrison.com

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

First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison

Pastor Roy Brown, II Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist

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

100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m.

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

Kingdom Life Community Church

11429 Ward Road, Morrison 815-772-4098

www.kingdomlife.global

Pastor Stephen Harmon

Morrison Christian Church

201 S. Genesee, Morrison David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com

Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

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

CHURCH LISTINGS

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Rev. Slawomir Zimodro

13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

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

Interim Pastor Mark Peters

Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. Bible study and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Sundays

PORT BYRON

Bethel Baptist

27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352

Pastor Josh Matthews

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

Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201

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

Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834

Fairfield United Methodist Church

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

Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767

Messiah Lutheran Church

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

Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy

Peace Lutheran Church ELCA

20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th St. N., Port Byron, IL Church Office: 309-848-4050 Email: portbyronfirstumc@gmail.com

Roberta Robbins, Lead Pastor Becky Butterfield, Associate Pastor

PROPHETSTOWN

Advent Christian Church

200 Elm St., Prophetstown

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

First Lutheran Church

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

Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com

Prophetstown

United Methodist Church

200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496

River Church

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

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

RAPIDS CITY

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 309-496-2414

TAMPICO

St. Mary Catholic Church

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

Tampico Baptist Church

209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton

Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302

March 3-16

Warranty Deeds

Kevyn R. Eckstrom to Village Of Albany, two parcels on Fourth Avenue North, Albany: 06-24-459-009 and 06-25-201027, $0.

Robert J. Dorathy to Quinn Sutter, 5102 Anne St., Galt, $130,000.

Bonnie L. Anderson and Larry D. Anderson to Nels R. Miller, 101 W. Market St., Tampico, $175,000.

Daniel H. Wierenga and Kelley F. Wierenga to Jeffry N. Brondyke and Miyesca C. Brondyke, 1018 Eighth Ave., Fulton, $31,000.

Nicole M. Hibbard to Lauren Metzler, 309 E. 11th St., Sterling, $180,000.

James E. Conklen and Connie D. Conklen to Jenna A. Valdivia, 512 E. Ninth St., Rock Falls, $76,000.

Dianna Folkers to Teresa M. Ortiz, 2406A Coventry Court, Sterling, $129,900.

Michael Terry and Christine Terry to Wendall Shrock and Melissa Shrock, 5626 Luther Road, Tampico, $248,500.

Jack L. Halverson to Timothy J. Vegter Trust and Jill R. Vegter Trust, two parcels on Damen Road, Morrison: 08-01-402-001 and 08-02-100-001, $3,623,136.

Matthew Vegter and Natalie Vegter to Betty L. Warkins Trust, two parcels on Wayne Road, Morrison: 15-05-100-005 and 15-05-300-002, $1,565,360.

Jack L. Halverson to Matthew John Vegter and Natalie Joan Hobt Vegter, two parcels on Ward Road, Morrison, 08-02100-001 and 08-02-200-003, $1,540,000.

Vincent R. Zuidema to Vincent R. Zuidema and Sheila F. Zuidema, 301 Maple Ave., Morrison, $0.

Mary J. Norberg, formerly known as Mary J. Sigel, to Lee S. Wilson and Joann A. Wilson, 110 S. Benton St., Tampico, $44,000.

John P. Hickey Jr. to William R. Shirk, trustee, and Morrison Main Street Land Trust 1, 1705 19th Ave., Sterling, $107,000.

Tonya J. Shuman to Adam Anderson and

Kristen N. Anderson, 2100 E. 41st St., Sterling, $385,000.

Marell R. Virtue to Addisen Thayer, 1302 15th Ave., Sterling, $80,000.

Bate Limited Partnership to Marcia L. Ennis and Sharon M. Hoover, seven parcels in Fenton Township: 14-27-300-005, 14-33-400-005, 14-34-100-002, 14-34100-003, 14-34-100-005, 14-34-300-006 and 14-34-300-008, $0.

Quit Claim Deeds

Brian Jones to Abigail L. Jones, 408 14th Ave., Sterling, $0.

Drew Temple to Michael A. Anderson, 10619 Springhill Road, Erie, $0.

Kevin J. Kuehl to Kevin J. Kuehl and Shari L. Kuehl, 403 W. Main St., Morrison, $0.

Michael J. Stern to Mary A. Stern, 1508 Locust St., Sterling, $0.

Trustee Deeds

Lori L. Marburger Family Trust to Mark E. Musselman and Joy L. Musselman, 16734 Hunters Ridge Road, Fulton, $410,000.

Valerie J. Dykhuizen, trustee, Dykhuizen Family Trust and Brent P. Dykhuizen, trustee, to Gail T. Young and Myles C. Young, one parcel on Erie Road, Erie, 20-08-300-002, $194,555.

Jane A. Pendgraft Trust and Janet Dowding, trustee, to Louis Segneri and Mary Ellen Segneri, 1411 1/2 20th St., Sterling, $180,000.

Karen S. Palmer, trustee, Stanley N. Rasmussen, trustee, Gary H. Rasmussen, trustee, and Howard E. Rasmussen Trust to Dlk Funding LLC, three parcels on Coleta Road, Sterling: 04-28-200-001, 04-28200-004 and 04-28-200-005, $1,925,000. Verda M. Wolf Trust and Randy W. Wolf, trustee, to Dale T. Pierce and Darrian Pierce, three parcels on Jersey Road, Erie: 19-22-300-006, 19-27-100-001 and 19-28-200-004, $200,000.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200

• MULTIPLIER WAIVER

Continued from page 17

If multiplied off 2024 enrollments, Althoff would have jumped from 1A to 3A, Chicago Christian from 2A to 3A, Montini from 3A to 5A and DePaul Prep from 4A to the 7A/8A bubble. Had the new policy been in place for the 2024 postseason, only DePaul Prep among state champions would have been eligible for a multiplier waiver.

Under the new multiplier process approved by the IHSA’s board of directors over the weekend, private and nonboundaried teams that win one playoff game in the previous three seasons are ineligible to apply for a waiver.

“The multiplier waiver was initially implemented in hopes of trying to provide greater competitive equity to teams who were being embarrassed in their multiplied class in certain sports,” IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson said.

“Our member schools have been nearly unanimous in expressing their concerns that the current waiver system was not working as intended. The formula used to determine the automatic waivers wasn’t encompassing enough data, which created too many

holes in the process. The result was often teams who were already highly competitive in higher classifications being granted waivers to play in lower classifications. This new two-tier process to determine waivers will encompass more data that we believe will improve competitive equity overall.”

Teams that do not win a playoff game are allowed to apply for a waiver but are not guaranteed to receive it.

The IHSA will consider each team’s individual status on a case-by-case basis considering factors such as enrollment, strength of schedule and how well teams are competing inside their current schedules.

For the last enrollment cycle, only 14 programs faced the multiplier waiver: Brother Rice, Marist, Mt. Carmel, St. Ignatius, St. Rita, St. Teresa, IC Catholic Prep, Joliet Catholic, Nazareth, Providence, Fenwick, Sacred Heart Griffin, St. Francis and Loyola.

Had the current policy been continued, Brother Rice, St. Ignatius, Providence and St. Teresa would have had the option of taking a multiplier waiver. Under the new policy, all 14 of the teams previous multiplied will keep the multiplier attachment.

Althoff, Bishop McNamara, Bloomington Central Catholic, Breese Mater

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Dei, St. Laurence, DePaul Prep, Benet, Montini, Ottawa Marquette, Chicago Christian, Marmion, Peoria Notre Dame, Quincy Notre Dame, Rockford Boylan, Rockford Lutheran, St. Bede, St. Patrick, Newman Central Catholic and Wheaton Academy would be ineligible to qualify for the waiver based on the new parameters of the waiver as established by the IHSA as each won at least one playoff game during the designated period.

The success formula also undertook an overhaul.

The previous success formula required that if a team trophied [champion or runner-up] in each of the two years in a set enrollment period, it would be moved up one classification from the class it achieved the success in for the next two seasons.

But the fact that the success had to be achieved inside of the two-year enrollment window instead of just two consecutive years led to some confusion in its application. For example, if a team won trophies in 2022 and 2023, it would not be subjected to a success formula, but a team that won trophies in 2023 and 2024 [the two years of the enrollment period] would.

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will be subjected to the success formula regardless of the sequence of when the trophies were won. When the success formula is applied, it will be for a twoyear period after its implementation.

It was a loophole that allowed Nazareth and Mt. Carmel to win three consecutive state championships without facing the success formula for any of those marches. Loyola also won three consecutive titles but can’t face the success formula because no class is larger than 8A.

The new rolling success formula eliminates that as a possibility.

Under the new protocols, three teams will face the success factor in 2025 – Mt. Carmel [moves from 7A to 8A], Nazareth [moves from 5A to 6A] and Joliet Catholic [moves from 5A to 6A]. Loyola already is in the largest class, so it cannot be moved up.

The new protocols do not need membership approval since they do not involve the IHSA’s bylaws. The new protocols will go into effect for the 2025 football season.

The true impact of all of these changes will not register until the IHSA releases its enrollment numbers for the 2025-2026 competition year. The IHSA expects to release that information by May 1.

AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC76

2513 23RD AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

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

, Island, IL 61201, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:TAX NO. 16-01-329-005

"CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS.

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KNOWN AS: 2513 23rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. GLORIA E LINTON A/K/A GLORIA LINTON; LACRESHA LINTON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC76 2513 23RD AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS GLORIA E LINTON A/K/A GLORIA LINTON; LACRESHA LINTON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC76 2513 23RD AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2024, Judicial Sales Corporation will on May 6, 2025, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:TAX NO. 16-01-329-005

COMMONLY

KNOWN AS: 2513 23rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 Description of

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2024, Judicial Sales Corporation will on May 6, 2025, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:TAX NO. 16-01-329-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2513 23rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements: White vinyl siding, single family home with detached garage The Judgment amount was $116,565.00.

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

KNOWN AS: 2513 23rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements:

White vinyl siding, single family home with detached garage

The Judgment amount was $116,565.00.

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

NO REFUNDS.

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Description of Improvements: White vinyl siding, single family home with detached garage The Judgment amount was $116,565.00. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Whiteside - Morrison , ILLINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. BRIAN DOUGLAS WESTFALL; THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 23 FC 58 CALENDAR

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Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Whiteside County will on May 1, 2025, at the hour 10:00 a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:P.I.N. 11-33-304-009, 11-33-304-010. Commonly known as 1214 W 20TH ST., ROCK FALLS, IL 61071.

The real estate is: single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 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 information For informati on 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. 23-113044 SHERIFF I3262964 Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2025

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all informati on The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expe nse of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosures ales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

prese ly possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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

e, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all informati on The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expe nse of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosures ales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file # 23-14567IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2025

Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file # 23-14567IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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

I3260264

Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2025

Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file # 23-14567IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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

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Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2025

WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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

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Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2025

Plaintiff vs. BRIAN S REUTHER; CINDY A. REUTHER; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendant 24 FC 167 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 April 22, 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. 17-20-103-003. Commonly known as 5029 69TH AVE., MILAN, IL 61264.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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. 24-220348 SHERIFF I3262536

Mar. 18, 25, Apr 1, 2025

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of C.W.R. A Minor 2023 JA 104 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to the following father and his last known address: Any and All unknow fathers, Addresses unknown, that on 3/21/2025 a Supplemental Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed in this Court under the Juvenile Court Act by Deanna Curl, Assistant State's Attorney, that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 4/17/2025 @ 11:30am, or as soon thereafte r as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Supplemental Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and for other relief, under that Act THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEE DING TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE MINOR. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR

PROCEE DING TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE MINOR YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case. 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 ent ered.

Dated: 3/21/2025

Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb March 25, 2025

STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS Diana Lovett, Plaintiff, and Joel Alvarado, Defendant. No. 2025 OP 5 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Notice is given you, Joel Alvarado, Defendant, that this cause has been commenced against you in this Court asking for a plenary stalking and no contact order and other relief.

Unless you file your response or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Henry County, Courthouse, Cambridge, Illinois, on or before the 23rd day of ApriI, 2025, a plenary stalki ng no contact order and other relief may be granted as prayed for by the Plaintiff.

CIRCUIT CLERK Filed SDH March 19, 2025

Terilyn A. Motley, Circuit Clerk, Henry County, IL March 25, April 1, 8, 2025

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of M.G. A Minor 24 JA 24 NOTICE BY

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

In the interest of M.G. A Minor 24 JA 24 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to the following father and his last known address: Dale Chaplin, address unknown and Any and All unknown fathers, Addresses unknown, that on 1/14/2025 a Supplemental Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed in this Court under the Juvenile Court Act by Deanna Curl, Assistant State's Attorney, that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 4/10/2025 8:30 am, or as soon thereafte r as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Supplemen Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and for other relief, under that Act. THE COURT HAS A HORITY IN THIS PROCEE DING TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AN TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO THE ADOPTION OF TH MINOR. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case 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 ent ered.

Dated: 3/21/2025

Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb March 25, 2025

NOTICE

River Bend

C.U.S.D #2 is taking bids for lawn care (weed control and fertilizer) for the 2025-2026 school year The bid should include the price to treat the lawn at Fulton High School (1207 12th Street), River Bend Middle School (415 12th Street), Fulton Ele-

ing bids for lawn care (weed control and fertilizer) for the 2025-2026 school year The bid should include the price to treat the lawn at Fulton High School (1207 12th Street), River Bend Middle School (415 12th Street), Fulton Elementary School (1301 7th Avenue), and the practice field in the late spring and fall for weed control only. Only high profile areas are to be sprayed. The bid should also include price to treat the football field per treatment four (4) times a year with fertilizer and weed control. Questions can be directed to Taylor Whitney, Transportation Director, at 815-5892902. Proof of insurance is required. Bids should be submitted by 12:00 noon on April 10, 2025, to the River Bend District Office located at 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, IL 61252. Bids will be discussed at the River Bend Community Unit District #2 Board of Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The River Bend Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids

Eric Fish, Secretary Board of Education River Bend CUSD #2 Fulton, IL

March 25, 2025

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

CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. GLORIA E LINTON A/K/A GLORIA LINTON; LACRESHA LINTON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC76 2513 23RD AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

TWENTY-FOUR (24) FEET OF LOT NUMBER FOURTEEN (14) AND THE EAST TWENTY-FOUR (24) FEET OF LOT NUMBER FIFTEEN (15) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED WASHINGTON PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND , IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS TAX NO. 16-01329-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2513 23rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements:

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2024, Judicial Sales Corporation will on May 6, 2025, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE WEST TWENTY-FOUR (24) FEET OF LOT NUMBER FOURTEEN (14) AND THE EAST TWENTY-FOUR (24) FEET OF LOT NUMBER FIFTEEN (15) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED WASHINGTON PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND , IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

White vinyl siding, single family home with detached garage The Judgment amount was $116,565.00.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc , and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosures ales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file # 23-14567IL 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Whiteside - Morrison , ILLINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. BRIAN DOUGLAS WESTFALL; THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 23 FC 58

CALENDAR

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. GLORIA E LINTON A/K/A GLORIA LINTON; LACRESHA LINTON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC76 2513 23RD AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a

TAX NO. 16-01329-005

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2513 23rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements: White vinyl siding, single family home with detached garage The Judgment

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

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

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

I3260264

Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Whiteside County will on May 1, 2025, at the hour 10:00 a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOTS 9 & 10, BLOCK 2, FAIRVIEW SUBDIVISION #4, CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-33-304-009, 11-33-304-010.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all informati on The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expe nse of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

Commonly known as 1214 W 20TH ST., ROCK FALLS, IL 61071.

The real estate is: single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 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 information For informati on 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. 23-113044 SHERIFF I3262964

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a

Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2025

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosures ales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file # 23-14567IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT

AL NOTICES

JUDICIAL

Morrison , ILLINOIS Plaintiff

ROCK FALLS; CLAIMANTS

ursuant to a entitled cause 1, 2025, at the Courthouse, Third 61270, sell to ing described

SION #4, CITY OIS.

If the subject mmon interest n a mortgagee subsection (g-1) of ct. Sale terms: certified funds, o refunds. The n. Prospective ile to verify all laintiff's Attorney, artners, PLLC, eorgia 30004. F

COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT

described mortgaged real estate:

LOT NUMBER

LEG AL NOTICES LEG AL NOTICES

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

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Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Rock IslandRo ck Island, ILLINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST ON BEHALF OF J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-CW2 Plaintiff vs. BRIAN S REUTHER; CINDY A. REUTHER; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

EIGHT (8) IN HOME ADDITION, SITUATED IN BLACK HAWK TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS P.I.N.

17-20-103-003. Commonly known as 5029 69TH AVE., MILAN, IL 61264. The real estate is: single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common

EIGHT (8) IN HOME ADDITION, SITUATED IN BLACK HAWK TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

P.I.N.

17-20-103-003. Commonly known as 5029 69TH AVE., MILAN, IL 61264.

The real estate is: single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 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. 24-220348

SHERIFF

I3262536

Mar. 18, 25, Apr 1, 2025

Village Of Eri e Zoning Board Meeting There will be a Zoning Board Meeting at the Erie Village Hall for Brandon Anderson on Thursday April 17th, 2025, at 7pm. The meeting will be for a 30 X40 building Brandon would like to place on his property, located at 115 Lakeside Drive Erie IL. March 25, 2025

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

FEDERAL ENERG Y REGULATORY COMMISSION

Low Head Hydro M 13 LLC.

Project No. 15395-000 NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY PERMIT APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR FILING AND SOLICITING COMMENTS, MOTIONS TO INTERVENE, AND COMPETIN G APPLICATIONS (Feb ruary 25, 2025)

On February 10, 2025, Low Head Hydro M 13, LLC. filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of a hydropowe r project proposed to be located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) Mississippi River Lock and Dam 13 in Clinton County, IA, and Whiteside County, IL. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners' expre ss permission

The proposed Mississippi River Lock and Dam 13 Hydroelectric Project would consist of the following: (1) a proposed 300-foot by 200-foot masonry powerhouse located in alignment with the existing Corps' dam, containing three proposed Kaplan bulb or Kaplan pit turbines with a total capacity of 19.05 megawatts; (2) a proposed intake channel of unlined earthen excavat ion approximately 500 feet long and 200 feet wide, located upstream of the turbine bays and including a 200-footlong guide wall along the western side of the cha nnel; (3) a proposed 850-foot-long and 500-foot-wide tailrace area of unlined earthen excavation, including a 1,850foot-long guide wall along the western side of the channel and 520-foot-long guide wall along the eastern side of the channel; (4) a proposed 85-foot-long by 60-footwide low profile project substation located downstream from the powerhouse containing a single pad mounted three-phase step-up transformer with a rating between 15 to 25 megawatt-ampere and ancillary equipment; (5) a proposed 4,700foot-long access road adjacent; (6) an existing dam bridge improved and extended to provide access to the powerhouse along with a proposed public park and parking area adjacent to the new access road; and (7) a proposed 3,400-foot-long, 13.9 to 69-kilovolt (kv) underground transmission line to the project substation and a proposed 4.6 mile, 69-kv transmission line from the substation to the existing 161-kv ITC Midwest Beaver Island substation. The proposed project would have an estimated annual generation of 94,500 megawatt-hours.

Applicant Contact: Allen W Skelly, Low Head Hydro M 13, LLC., 127 Longwood Blvd., Mount Orab, Ohio 45154; phone: (937) 802-8866.

FERC Contact: Shivani Khetani; phone: (212) 273-5917, or by email at shivani.khetani@ferc.gov

Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notice s of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36.

The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the pub lic, including landowners, community organizations, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or OPP@ferc.gov

The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications using the Commission's eFiling system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/eFiling.aspx Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/QuickComment.aspx You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY) In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy Submissions sent via the U.S Postal Service must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket number P-15395000.

More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the "eLibrary" link of the Commission's website at https:// elibrary.ferc gov/eLibrary/search. Enter the docket number (P-15395) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY , ILLINOISCHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC

Plaintiff, vs. VICENTE LOPEZ-MARTINEZ; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,

Defendant. Case No.: 2024FC112

Property Address: 907 OAK AVENUE, STERLING, IL 61081

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING, 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: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 8 IN STEELTON SUBDIVISION NO. 1 OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS ON PAGE 237, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

Commonly known as: 907 OAK AVENUE, STERLING, IL 61081

Names of the titleholders of record: VICENTE LOPEZ-MARTINEZ.

Date of the Mortgage: June 12, 2013.

Name or names of the mortgagors: VICENTE LOPEZ-MARTINEZ.

Name of the mortgagee: Premier Home Mortgage, Inc.

Date and place of recording: June 14, 2013; Office of the Recorder of the Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois. Identification of recording: Document No. 2013-04219. NOW THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before April 10, 2025, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.

E-filing is now mandatory with limited exceptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinoiscourt s.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://illinoiscourts.gov/self-help or talk with your local circuit clerk?s office If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinoislegalaid.org. For informati on about defending yourself in a court case (including filing an appearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinoislegalaid.org. You can also ask your local circuit clerk?s office for a fee waiver application.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF?S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTIN G TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE

Lender Legal PLLC

1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 250 Orlando, Florida 32810

Tel: (407) 730-4644 Service Emails: mjdiaz@lenderlegal.com EService@LenderLegal.com LLS13991-IL - LOPEZ-MARTINEZ _s/ Meaghan J. Diaz de Villegas, Esq._ Meaghan J. Diaz de Villegas, Esq. Counsel of Record for Plaintiff ARDC # 6340688

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March 11, 18, 25, 2025