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Inside this issue

In Brief Global economy slowdown hurt Illinois’ job prospects in 2015

Index News Commentary — 16-17 News — 4-9, 13, 33-35 Obituaries — 18 Sports — 36-40

Classifieds & Legals Classifieds — 30-32 Government Notices — 20

Further Davis Park input sought

Public Notices — 20-26

NEWS Page 6

Real Estate Notices — 26-29

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For the first time in 7 years, Illinois ended the year with fewer jobs than it started with and that means more burden on existing taxpayers to make up for the smaller tax base.

The latest jobs numbers from the Illinois Department of Employment Security shows the state lost over 16,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate rose to 5.9 percent.

Over the entire year, Illinois saw 3,000 less jobs. Evelina Loescher, labor market information director at IDES, says that means a smaller tax base.

“You want to share that tax base among more people, so an increase in jobs would certainly help that.”

Steve Rauschenberger, president of the Technology and Manufacturing Association and a former state Senator, says the state doesn’t only need business reforms but also patience.

“Even if there were quick reforms, it is going to take three to five years to start rebuilding the middle class producing jobs that we all want but don’t have the public policy to support.”

Loescher says some job losses were seasonal jobs but there are also fears about a slowdown in the global economy.

“A lot of the negativity associated in some economy such as China that buy our heavy machinery equipment” Rauschenberger agrees but says it’s also alarming when comparing Illinois to other midwestern states.

“I think the more troubling part is how we’re underperforming the rest of the midwest and most of the nation.”

IDES says Illinois’ unemployment rate is up to 5.9 percent, nearly a full percentage point higher than the rate for the entire U.S., which sits at 5 percent.

Cullerton calls for school funding reform

Flint: Piping in the poison COMMENTARY Page 17

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Senate President John Cullerton is challenging lawmakers and the governor to reform the inadequacies in the state’s public education system, something critics say could increase property taxes in some areas.

In a speech before the City Club of Chicago Monday, the Chicago Democrat said the way Illinois funds its public schools is the defining crisis of our time.

“Our state has the most inequitable system of school finance in the county.

We give less to the students who need more and cover barely a third of the total cost of public education when most states cover half.”

Governor Bruce Rauner’s office said last week that they agree the school funding formula is not effective but were not in a position to address the proposed bill to reform the formula based off a district’s need and strengths or weaknesses of the property tax base.

Opponents of the reform proposal say it could lead to higher property taxes to cover any diverted funds from more affluent school districts.

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City Beat An overwhelming case for transparency

The FBI investigation into the Winnebago County Board rages on, and yet the best the community can get so far is mere lip service from its leadership.

It seems that stowing away the corruption which allowed these transgressions to go on isn’t as easy as hiding as a sauna. Sadly, hiding behind the tried and true “ongoing investigaBy Shane Nicholson tion” excuse is enough for the Chairman. But wishing it to disappear will not provide the answers the taxpayers need.

Rockford has a transparency issue – our leaders in government seem to all agree. From missing funds to gym equipment to (gasp) New Towne, every foul up is followed by a mea culpa from someone who should’ve known better.

Only 75 of the nearly 7,000 bodies of government in Illinois have received Sunshine Awards for their efforts toward full transparency, the latest being Wheatland Township in Will County. This comes as no shock for residents of a state identified by its rampant government corruption.

I’ve heard excuses ranging from Local Government Body X is too big/too complex/ too overburdened, to the never failed We just can’t afford it. None of those really stand up, though, especially when you consider the whole of the Kane County government, with its 515,000 residents, is capable of achieving a perfect score for its transparency efforts.

So why not now? Why do we need to wait for the next lawsuit, the next federal oversight investigation? Why can’t questions just simply be answered by public officials?

Sheriff Gary Caruana’s office uncovered the spending issues running rampant through the Winnebago County government in short order, and only by looking at a single year’s budget and expenditures.

And yet we still are without anything resembling a decent answer from the elected officials on the board. Invariably, the response is to either blame a deposed purchasing director or defer to the ongoing investigation excuse. It’s a game of hurry up and wait for the FBI and the Department of Justice to tell us what has become of the tax money that was meant to improve the community, not stock a political campaign run far too close to official government offices with enough chocolate bars for a small army.

Everyone knows communication is lacking. Fix the communication problem, starting today. Fulfill FOIA requests; don’t default to an “overdue burden” response everytime a resident files one. And answer questions before they’re put to you. Your community deserves it, and it deserves it now.

State

Government’s insatiable appetite

Illinois’ civil forfeiture laws need to go

By Scott Reeder Illinois News Network

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PRINGFIELD – “It’s not the job of a police department to make money – it’s our job to enforce the law.”

I occasionally heard those words grumbled by cops when I was a young police reporter years ago, when the War on Drugs was just beginning.

That’s when state legislatures across the country began arming police with something called civil forfeiture laws.

Civil forfeiture is basically a money grab by government.

Under these laws, cops can seize property that they say is being used to commit a crime or was purchased with money they say came from doing something illegal.

The problem: The person doesn’t even have to be convicted of a crime in order for the government to confiscate the property.

Instead of seizing the yachts of drug kingpins, too often cops are nabbing the cars from little old ladies.

Don’t think so? Ask Judy Wiese of Moline.

She is a 70-year-old woman who cleaned houses and lived on $730 a month.

As first reported by the The Dispatch and Rock Island Argus, she lent her 2009 Jeep Compass to a grandson so he could drive to work.

The car was seized by police because the grandson’s driver’s license was revoked.

She told the newspaper that her grandson had told her otherwise.

Regardless, Judy hadn’t broken any laws. She was just a grandma helping out a grandson.

That was back in August. And this month she was still fighting to get the car back.

It seems that even though she did not commit a crime, she had to go to court and prove that her car was not connected to a crime nor was it the proceeds of crime.

She couldn’t afford a lawyer, struggled to write legal motions and was scolded by a judge for not having something notarized.

When her case ended up in the newspaper, a lawyer volunteered his services and her car was returned after being held for months.

Most people aren’t so fortunate or so persistent. Unable to afford an attorney, they often just walk away from what is theirs.

Abuses of forfeiture laws have been reported

throughout the United States.

The Washington Post recently wrote about a college student who had spent years saving $11,000 for tuition only to have it confiscated in a Cincinnati airport because the cops thought it was suspicious that he was traveling with that much cash.

It may not be particularly smart to travel with that much dough, but it isn’t criminal.

Cops and prosecutors have a profit motive because their departments often get to keep the cash and property they seize. And anyone who has ever seen a speed trap in a small town knows revenue can be a powerful incentive for police departments.

Government has an insatiable appetite for money, and civil forfeiture is just one symptom of this pervasive appetite.

Cops need to be enforcing laws, not seizing money and property from law-abiding citizens.

Folks ought to be able to keep what they own unless they are convicted of a crime.

That’s not just common sense. It’s basic decency. And it’s an issue the Illinois General Assembly needs to address.

‘Folks ought to be able to keep what they own unless they are convicted of a crime. That’s not just common sense. It’s basic decency.’

Treasurer to invest $220 million to spur tech jobs

By Mark Fitton

Illinois News Network

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois will invest more than $220 million in emerging technology companies over the next three years, state Treasurer Michael Frerichs said Tuesday.

The move is intended to spur the creation of an estimated 3,600 jobs.

Frerichs, D-Champaign, said the money will come from existing investments and is not caught up in the state budget impasse, which largely involves general revenue funds. The state investment is expected to attract more than $400 million in private-sector money.

The treasurer said there are two goals: supporting Illinois tech companies and the jobs they generate, and earning investment returns for the state.

The Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund investments will be spread across 15 to 20 funds,

with no more than 15 percent of the money placed in any given fund. An advisory board will provide guidance and transparency, the treasurer said.

Speaking at a Chicago news conference, Frerichs said he gets asked, “‘How can you, amidst this budget impasse, afford to make these investments?’”

“I think the real answer is how can we not afford to make these investments,” he said.

As the state’s chief investment officer, Frerichs manages about $25 billion — about $13 billion in state money, about $7 billion in college savings funds and about $5 billion in pooled municipal resources.

Getting a decent return on state investments means that every dollar of income is “a dollar the General Assembly doesn’t need to raise in taxes or a dollar they don’t need to make in painful cuts to important services,” he said.

The funds come from from technology devel-

opment accounts, or TDAs, which lawmakers authorized in 2002 (TDA I) and 2011 (TDA II) , the treasurer said in a news release.

“TDA I has been a valuable resource for retaining successful businesses and expanding the Illinois technology ecosystem,” said Howard Tullman, chief executive officer of 1871, the tech startup hub based in the Merchandise Mart in Chicago.

“TDA II builds on the success of TDA I and helps ensure that Illinois remains an attractive place for tech entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and create new jobs,” said Tullman, who joined Frerichs at his Chicago news conference.

Fifty South Capital, a subsidiary of the Northern Trust Corp., was selected to administer this TDA II program following a public bidding process, according to the treasurer’s office.

Coming Wednesday, complete coverage from Springfield on the State of the State address.

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ROCKFORD – Downtown Rockford attraction Davis Park, on the river’s edge, is set to receive major improvements soon, and the Department of Community and Economic Development is seeking the public’s input.

The seven-acre park, which opened in 1989, is located in the city’s thirteenth ward. There have been two community planning workshops to date, both in September of 2015.

At the first session, the city’s on-call planning consultants Farr Associates and Conservation Design Forum reviewed the current state of the park and listened to public input about design ideas and what the function of the park should be.

With the second session, the public was presented with conceptual drawings based on the public’s input from the first session.

The project team hopes to improve the park’s visual appeal from downtown in order to attract more “daily users,” such as professionals working downtown, and general visitors to the area. Improved pedestrian access is also in consideration.

The city hopes to use the park and its resources, including the Rock River, to its fullest benefit.

The park will feature a mix of park, festival, and concert space. Currently, the park is 100 percent festival space.

Efforts will be made to improve upon existing

features such as the riverfront, the marina, the harbor and the festival space.

The project team hopes to emphasize people’s relationship with water, and has illustrated plans to improve visitors’ view of the river from the park.

Also suggested by the community was the use of on-site renewable sources of energy.

The third workshop will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, February 4, at Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main Street in Rockford.

City offers bartender training courses

By Erin Kolb Contributor

ROCKFORD – New laws by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) are requiring all vendors of alcohol in Winnebago County to undergo a training course designed to deter sale of alcohol to minors and underage drinking.

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Any establishment that sells or serves alcohol is a vendor and must complete the $25 course by July 1, 2016.

“In order to combat underage drinking, we have to have educated vendors,” said Christopher Greenwood, Community Health Coordinator for Rockford Human Services.

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Greenwood said the training has been offered in Rockford before, but now is mandatory for all Winnebago County alcohol vendors.

The session teaches subjects like how to read ID’s correctly in order to prevent vendors from selling to or serving minors.

Idzikowski says the in-person training is a good option for bartenders and waitstaff who have trouble with the online learning environment these classes as usually presented in.

“Some people do better in person rather than online,” he said.

“You can mark it on your calendar, go get it taken care. You can’t get out of it, and some people just need that reinforcement to get it done.”

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Energy & Environment

Can we still overcome solar resistance?

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl

President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association

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he need to address the adverse impacts of our modern economic system on the environment and human well-being became a national and global issue with the first Earth Day in the spring of 1970.

While some reductions in pollution occurred, the scientific community has documented that the reforms fall far short of what is essential.

Though multiple problems exist the most dramatic cause for concern is that of climate change. Scientific studies based on the laws of physics and observed, measured changes in nature have proven to the scientific community and much of the public the problems are real and increasing in scale.

Our economic system was built on cheap fossil fuels and economic thinking that neglected to take into account the adverse impacts which come from consuming them. We know from experiences that economic systems and energy systems have changed; recognition that we need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels to cut carbon emissions is growing.

While recognizing that the challenges of climate change are

global and that we are dependent on the actions of our corporations and governmental leaders to address them we do have the capacity to implement appropriate actions on personal and local levels.

Numerous models in the area of appropriate actions exist, particularly in local foods, energy efficient buildings, renewable energy installations and energy efficient vehicles. While the

models are effective far more of them are needed to have a dramatic impact on our ecological problems.

Now that renewable energy sources and battery storage systems are increasingly cost effective some of our nation’s electric utilities are increasing barriers to renewable energy installations that cut into their profit margins. The most dramatic case to date has occurred in Nevada

where a substantial increase in rooftop solar installations has resulted in state policy changes which will reduce the benefits of homeowners utilizing the enormous solar resource of southern Nevada.

NV Energy recently installed a utility scale solar installation so the battle is really over which interests get to use the solar resource – homeowners or the utility or both – and at what price.

A paradox in the situation is that Nevada provided a subsidy to secure the Tesla gigawatt battery manufacturing plant which developed a unit called the Powerwall that both homeowners and businesses interests can use to reduce dependence on the grid.

Another aspect of the situation is that a group of Nevada companies want to start generating and purchasing their own energy and leave the grid. Since NV Energy would be left with what is known as stranded assets, it seeks reimbursement for the investments made to service those companies. Nevada’s Public Utility Commission recently ruled that Switch would have to pay NV Energy $27 million to leave the grid while Switch estimated they should only have to pay $18 million. Switch has indicated its energy costs in Nevada are 30 percent higher than that of their competition in other states and are damaging their economic prospects.

As the adverse impacts of climate change intensify we can expect more frequent and longer disruptions in grid service. If those expectations are met and the cost of renewable energy and battery storage continue to fall, customers’ interest in secure sources of clean electricity will intensify.

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A royal engagement

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he Rockford Coronado Concert Association (RCCA) will host a powerful night of music as it presents The Band of the Royal Marines & The Pipes, Drums, and Highland Dancers of the Scots Guards on Saturday, February 6, at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.

“Through music Service Bands: Sustain and develop the moral component of fighting power, support state ceremonia, achieve influence in order to further defense and national interests,” an impressive mission. Members of the Royal Marines Band are celebrated for the quality of their music, visual grandeur and precision drill.

On the concert platform they enjoy a similar reputation ensuring their continuing popularity with their audiences. The band’s repertoire includes popular classics, big band, stimulating contemporary works and entertaining solo features.

The Corps of Drums bring movement, color and the tradition of the ceremonial occasions integral to the Royal Marines. You must check out one of their videos on Youtube to gain an understanding of their electric presence (youtube.com/ watch?v=y0gvpyY-Jbc).

Royal Marines Bands were created in the late 1930s and have gone through several iterations. They were disbanded after World War II and in 1960 a band was formed at HMS Condor in Arbroath.

In 1971 they were designated the Band of Her

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Most members of the band play at least two instruments and are required to perform in wind band, marching band, big band, orchestral and dance band combinations. The band travels extensively throughout Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England and recent travel abroad have included engagements in Norway, Gibraltar, Columbia and Dubai.

Regular ceremonial duties include the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, beating retreat on Horse Guards Parade, ship launches, homecoming parades and remembrance services.

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initiative for younger audiences in the region to attend – and in some cases – gain their first access to world-class activities at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.

For each of the RCCA performances, 50 tickets will be available free-of-charge to individuals 25 years or younger. Free-of-charge performance tickets are available at the Coronado Box Office the day of the performance. Tickets are available in-person only.

Tickets range from $35-$45 and can be purchased online at coronadopac.org or by phone at 815-968-0595. Subscriptions to the remaining series (three concerts) starts at $75 and can be purchased by phone 815-489-8226.

Special student and group ticket prices available by phone. Sunday, March 6 at 3 p.m. the Polish Baltic Philharmonic will represent the largest music institution in northern Poland. And the final performance of the season is The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago vocalists.

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The Revenant a beautifully savage story

By Thomas Simpson Contributor

W

ith 12 Oscar nods, The Revenant is the most nominated film at this year’s Academy Awards, including a best actor nomination for Leonardo DiCaprio.

When it comes to the Oscars however, DiCaprio has been somewhat of a bridesmaid.

With 2016 marking Leo’s sixth nomination (fourth for best actor, he was nominated for best supporting actor in 1993 and best picture as producer in 2014) the buzz around tinsel town is that the 41-year-old will finally be able to dust off his winner’s speech.

For many a win is long overdue, and there are few that would grudge DiCaprio for his outstanding performance in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s brutal western. In 1823 a group of hunters find themselves on the run from the Native Americans.

When one of their experienced hunters, Hugh Glass, (DiCaprio) is ravaged by a grizzly bear, his injuries begin to slow the others down.

One of the party, John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy), has taken a dislike to Glass, mostly on account of his half-Native American son, Hawk (Forrest Goodluck). At the first opportunity, Fitzgerald attempts to “mercy kill” Glass which results in Hawk being slain. Glass is then left for dead in a shallow grave but unbeknownst to Fitzgerald his enemy has survived and is consumed by revenge.

Based on Michael Punke’s novel, which is inspired by true events, The Revenant is beautifully savage in its execution. The story is straightforward with Iñárritu’s gaze lingering on Glass’s suffering. We endure his pain as his spirit is me-

thodically broken until there’s nothing left of his soul. Glass is barely human by the end, ravaged by the frontier and driven by vengeance.

While The Revenant doesn’t drag, the pacing is meticulous and doesn’t disappoint in its thrilling finale.

With little dialogue, DiCaprio conveys Glass’s anguish through his actions. His eyes tell the story of a broken man and his resurrection as an instrument of retribution. Whether he’s fighting a CGI bear or a very real Tom Hardy, DiCaprio never wavers in his performance. His emotional range is limited by the plot but his desire bleeds onto the screen.

Up for best supporting actor is Hardy, who is the despicable Fitzgerald. He’s a loathsome and selfish creature that makes a great villain.

Domhnall Gleeson is also excellent as the hunting party’s leader Captain Andrew Henry. He is an actor that is going from strength to strength with each role, he may seldom be in the lead but his talent ensures he is always noticed.

Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki has won the award the previous two years and is a strong bet to get three in a row. The film looks stunning and although the subject matter is bleak the gorgeous visuals contrast wonderfully with the enduring barbarity.

The Revenant is an unflinching peek at a ruthless world that has often been romanticized on celluloid. Iñárritu strips the film of a traditional Western look, yet this is a simple revenge drama in narrative, albeit a visually exquisite one.

Thomas Simpson is a writer and filmmaker based in Glasgow, U.K. Find him on Twitter: @Simmy41.

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| The Rock River Times | January 27-February 2, 2016

Rockford Rocked catches up with Mike Bunjan

By Todd Houston Exclusive to TRRT

Rockford Rocked Interview: You’ve been playing drums in some very popular local area bands for quite some time now. How did you get your start in music in general?

Mike Bunjan: I’ve played drums since I was a kid. I played in a couple bands in high school, but took a break until I was out of college so I could focus on my design career. I moved to Rockford from Chicago in 1987 and immediately started seeking out the local live music scene. I met a guy by the name of Brent Shelton and little did I know that would be the key to my musical future. He was forming a new band, Essie Ecks, and I was in the right place at the right time. We played our asses off all over the state for several years. Then, when For Christ Sake needed a drummer, I auditioned and got the gig. Again, I was meeting more musicians that would become life-long friends and very important to me. For Christ Sake were on the tail end of their deal with Gary Taylor, but I was still able to play and record for a year or so. When that ended, there were pieces of those two bands, plus several others (Sarkoma, Pandemonium Carnival) floating around. We all stayed in touch and had

various jam sessions. Those sessions evolved into Fluid Oz. That band was wild and free and again we played relentlessly. Agent Zero and 420 followed. I am currently drumming for the Hilly Jones band.

RRI: You seem to be quite versatile as far as musical styles of playing. Did you listen to a lot of different styles of music growing up?

MB: I grew up in the ‘70s and ‘80s, so yes, my musical tastes are all over the place.

RRI:Youseemtobetheoneofthe“goto”guyswhen a band needs a fill in drummer for a gig. What was the least amount of time that you had to prepare for a gig like that? It must be nerve racking to play songs you’ve never played before in front of an audience.

MB: There are so many incredible drummers here and I’m honored to be thought of as a “go to” guy, especially in this town. Not sure what the shortest prep time was, but it’s more exciting than nerve racking to play with a new group for the first time.

RRI: The music industry has undergone drastic changes since the advent of widespread digital distribution of music via the Internet. Having said that; a lot of people are rediscovering analog recordings and buying up used vinyl and tape. Where do you fall into the mix?

MB: I definitely use digital music more than vinyl.

I’m always on the go, so it’s a matter of convenience.

I think there’s a lot more depth and warmth to vinyl, but rarely do I have the time to just chill and drop the needle. I miss that actually.

RRI: Tell us about your business Bunj Killer Creative and what it’s all about.

MB: Bunj Killer Creative is the extension of my graphicdesigncareer.Afterco-foundingandworking at MedicineMan for 20 years, it was time to move on and now I work independently. The projects I work on have always varied wildly and that continues today. I do everything from traditional print collateral, to digital design and illustration, video, and to everything in-between. My clientele ranges greatly, which is how I like it.

RRI: Is it difficult being the owner/operator of a small business in this day and age? What are some of the obstacles you’ve had to overcome thus far?

MB: Yes, it’s difficult, because the landscape of the business and the markets I serve changes constantly.

Being a one-man army is also tough. You have to do everything from sales, to the work itself, the billing, etc. It’s a lot to keep moving at a consistent pace. Plus, everyone has the capability to produce a printed page these days, so convincing people that you know a better way and that the time and experience you have

has worth, is an on-going challenge.

RRI: I’m going to say a word or phrase and you answer with the first thing that pops into your head.

RRI: Favorite Saturday night album?

MB: Jamiroquai / Synkronized RRI: Rock stars dropping like flies in 2016.

MB: Oh man. I’m just glad I’ve been alive during the period in time when these artists were creating music.

RRI: Mary Ann or Ginger?

MB: As a kid, I would say Mary Ann, but now, definitely Ginger!

RRI: The Black Crowes.

MB: One of my favorite bands.

RRI: Ludwig or Pearl drums?

MB: Ludwig.

RRI: Reservoir Dogs (Movie).

MB: Another one of my favorites!

RRI: What’s next for Mike Bunjan?

MB: Never sure exactly. I’m just constantly moving forward. I always have a number of irons in the fire. Musically, Hilly Jones is getting ready to release a CD this spring/summer. Bunj Killer Creative is pushing into some new and exciting territory, and I’ve been expanding my skills in sales at Lonnie’s Carpet Max. It’s never too late to teach an old dog some new tricks!

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In the Community

Do you know what Winnebago Buy Local did in 2015?

From Winnebago Buy Local We are excited for 2016. Because of the support of the community, the momentum to buy local is stronger than ever before! Do you feel it? Membership has been growing steadily, totaling over 220 member businesses by the end of 2015.

Members of Winnebago Buy Local are finding success through actively buying local themselves, supporting and making connections at our meetings, interacting on social media with each other and the community, cross-promoting, retailing local business products, and joining forces with special events. Our members are working together to make Winnebago County’s local economy strong. Because of local businesses like yours, Winnebago County continues to improve and become unique from anywhere else in the world.

Through our grassroots efforts in 2015, Winnebago Buy Local has received great positive press from the local newspapers, and has been promoted and advocated on local news stations, blogs, social media, radio stations and more. We participated in the Rockford City Market, GPS Farmers Market, Ignite Events, community events and other public meetings. We are excited to have so many community members wholeheartedly standing behind us and look forward to more positive press in 2016.

We want Winnebago Buy Local Members to be proud of their accomplishments this year. Take a look at what we did together: •February of 2015 was our kick-off celebration at

Giovanni’s with Saya Hillman as our Guest Speaker and over 125 local business owners in attendance.

She talked to us about living a “Life of Yes” with her applicable business model.

•In April of 2015 we began our year of free educational meetings for our local businesses at Al’s Carpet, Flooring and Design. We heard from Brian McIntyre from Small Business Development Center on how to develop your businesses fast pitch and from Jane Femminella from the Canine Crunchery on tips and tricks for merchandising your booth space at events.

•Other free educational meetings throughout the year included hosts, speakers and topics: Culture Shock; “Power of Collaboration,” Abby Lane Salon & Spa; “Tips for hosting an event at your small space,” and last but not least, Randa Noble, customer service training expert, spoke to our group in October at EZ Dinners for our final networking presentation of the year.

•July of 2015 A Totally Local Ice Cream Social 3rd annual celebration was held at the Lombardi Club and was attended by close to 900 guests.

The public who attended gained awareness about different local businesses through locally made Dairyhaüs ice cream, locally made root beer by Rockford Brewing Company, and the distribution of over 30 wacky toppings by different area local business owners. At this event, we donated $1,288 taken in through our admission cost, to Community Foundation of Northern Illinois program,

“In Youth We Trust” – a program that teaches grantmaking, volunteerism, and leadership skills to today’s youth, preparing them to be the positive change of tomorrow.

In August 2015 we received three honorable proclamations making the entire month of August Winnebago Buy Local Month county-wide.

We were awarded these proclamations by Mr. Larry Morrissey – the Mayor of Rockford, Mr. Scott Christiansen – Winnebago County Board Chairman, and Mr. Jerry Bolin – Village Mayor and President of the Board of Trustees in Machesney Park and we thank them for their efforts in standing behind our movement.

•December of 2015 Winnebago Buy Local held its annual Local Holiday Market at Rockford University with astounding support from the community. Over 30 local businesses gathered to sell goods/services for the holiday season, and dozens of our Winnebago Buy Local businesses were represented in a locally printed tote bag given to the first 200 guests. Rosie’s Birthday Club wrapped gifts for a donation that benefited area children in need of birthday parties. Through social media, news coverage, and hard work we blew past all records in attendance, mounds of positive comments, and sales were great for businesses involved.

•Throughout the year we maintained a highly active social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, MailChimp, Youtube, and LinkedIn, communicating with the public and business own-

ers alike to draw everyone closer together and make local businesses more accessible and available to the community. One of our most popular campaigns in 2015 was “Eat Local Saturday” the first Saturday of each month. Also gaining traction is our hashtag campaign with the use of #BuyWBL and #ShopSmallWBL in posts from community members and businesses alike when posting a picture in social media about a local business.

•As a group, we participated in numerous community events, such as the GPS Farmers Market, and the Rockford City Market, where we gave information to the community about the importance of supporting all local businesses. We also flooded the downtown East State Street shops with the “Top 5 reasons to Buy Local during the Holidays” and “Local Holiday Market” flier during Stroll on State.

•Our website directory of local businesses and blog received more traction as we blogged about local business related topics and events and promoted the directory throughout the web. Find more on buywbl.com.

Without the encouragement we received from the Local Business Members and the community, we wouldn’t have achieved such great things in 2015. Winnebago Buy Local is 100 percent volunteer, simple and grassroots and we are made up of hard-working business owners striving to make Winnebago County a better place for local businesses. That is what makes our organization so unique. Your business makes our county shine.

Crossroads Blues Society celebrates Black History Month

From Steve Jones

President, Crossroads Blues Society

In celebrating Black History Month, Crossroads Blues Society and East High School are teaming up for a two week Blues in the Schools residency program where local blues musician and educator Dan Phelps will be teaching songwriting and guitar to students at East High. The songs will become portions of videos being created by students in music and literature classes that tell the story of the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. Written in 1937, this novel by the famed author Zora Neale Hurston is one of the classics of the last century, a Southern love story that is one of the most widely read books in the entirety of African American literature.

The literature students will use the book to create lyrics for blues songs that the music student will put to music, and together the literature and music students will craft videos portraying the story in the book and that era in America’s South; the songs will provide an auditory backdrop for the videos.

They will videos show the videos publicly at East High School on Thursday, March 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the East High School Auditorium.

After each video, Dan Phelps and the students who crafted the music will perform together. The show is free and open to the public.

The residency kicks off on Thursday, February 11

with two performances by Dan Phelps at the school during the last two school class periods. Each day from February 16 through February 26 Dan will be working to teach the students how to complete their songs and to perform them. The literature students are already underway reading the novel and will begin putting together lyrics when they complete the reading and study of the text. Music students are preparing by studying blues music, paying attention to 12 bar blues, the AAB music format, Pentatonic scales, and chord progressions. After Dan leaves, the students will put the finishing touches on their work and create the video stories of the book and put them to their music.

This school effort Is being led by Brian L. Doering, the Choir and Orchestra Director at east High School, and Sara Okey, EMITT Academy, College Prep English 12, Honors English 10, and College Prep English 10, 21st Century Community Learning Center Site Coordinator, and Debate and Scholastic Bowl Coach at East High School.

Students from both East and Guildford High Schools will be involved with this program. Dan Phelps is native of Illinois and currently resides in Roscoe. He has been playing acoustic blues for the past 25 years, sharing the stage with local bands as well as teaching private classes. Additionally, he has spent the past 15 years dedicated to studying and

playing the Delta Style of Blues. His CD releases have met with critical acclaim in US and British blues magazines such as Blues Revue and Blues and Rhythm magazines. Dan recently teamed up with the Vincent Record label, and his latest full-length CD Going Home was released in July, 2014. In Going Home, Dan Phelps pays tribute to some of the originators of the blues, men such as Charley Patton, Skip James, and John Estes.

The program is being funded by Rockford Public Schools via an arts grant from the Kennedy Center Foundation. Coordination for the program is via Crossroads Blues Society, the Rockford area non-profit run by volunteers to keep the blues alive.

In the past 13 years, Crossroads has provided 145 Blues in the Schools programs for over 44,000 students in the Rockford and Northern Illinois area.

This is the first multi-week first residency program that Crossroads has embarked upon. For more information about Blues in the Schools, contact Crossroads Blues Society at 779-537-4006.

In addition to their Blues in the Schools program, Crossroads Blues Society is proud to introduce their representatives for the 2016 International Blues Challenge (IBC). In the band competition, Jimmy Nick and Don’t Tell Mama are our competitors and Birddog and Beck are our solo/duo competitors. Both of the acts representing

Crossroads in the competition are high-quality acts that will stand up to the level of the competition and will represent us in a fine manner.

Jimmy Nick’s high-energy rockabilly-tinged blues delights fans at every performance. His guitar work, vocals and stage presence belie his being only 25 years old. He is a great young performer. Rodney Brown on saxophone adds great depth and dimension to the band, bringing his authentic Chicago blues to the mix with great effect. This band will impress you!

Birddog and Beck are Ken Olufs on harmonica and vocals and Warren Beck on keyboard and vocals, a duo whose blues are soulful and sweet, yet exude energy and musicality. Both sing with superb voices and they are musically adept instrumentally, making them an outstanding sounding duo with great chops!

We are also sending a Youth Showcase Act for the first time to play in Memphis. 20-year-old vocalist Lexi Parr and 16-year-old guitar player Ben Schmelzer will be performing on Beale Street on Friday afternoon. Lexi is the lead singer for the Ruby Blonde Band. She hails from Galena, Illinois, and she is a superb vocalist and performer. Ben is guitar player from the band Side Project out of Guttenburg, Iowa. At 16 he’s got a lot of good things going for him and we think you will enjoy him, too!

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| The Rock River Times | January 27-February 2, 2016

Vibe Calendar

ARTS & THEATER Ongoing Attractions The ARC - 1222 E. State St., Beadware Mondays 1-4 p.m.; Open Studio Wednesdays & Thursdays 1-4 p.m.

The Art Box – 308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb.

Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 815-758-0313.

Artists’ Ensemble Theatre – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. Info: 815394-5004.

ArtSpace West Gallery – 1426 N. Main St. Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Info: 815-9631894.

Beloit Fine Arts Incubator – 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Gallery hours: Mon.,10 a.m.-2 p.m. ; Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Sat.,10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 608-322-4250.

The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is seeking entrants for its annual juried photography show. This year’s theme is “Every Picture Tells a Story”. The show will be held during March with an opening reception on March 4. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three photographs. For further information please visit BeloitFineArtsIncubator. com or call the gallery at 608-313-9083.

Beloit College – Logan Museum of Anthropology, Shaw Gallery, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Info: 608-363-2828.

Belvidere Performing Arts Center – 1500 E. Ave., Belvidere. Tickets available at Tickets.thestudiorockford.com or 815332-2205.

Byron Civic Theatre – 850 N. Colfax, Byron.

Info: 815-312-3000 or bctmagic.com.

Cadillac Palace Theatre – 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago. BroadwayInChicago.com.

Coronado Performing Arts Center – 314 N. Main St. 815-968-5222 or coronadopac. org.

DeKalb Area Women’s Center Galleries 1021 State St., DeKalb. Fridays, 7-9 p.m.

Info: 815-758-1351.

Ingrid Dohm Studio Gallery – 839 N. Perryville Road. Appointments/Info: 815519-6492.

Freeport Art Museum – 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. Info: 815-235-9755.

Gallery C – 900 Jackson St., Suite 113, Dubuque, Iowa.

The Gallery At JustGoods – 201 Seventh St. Info: 815-965-8903.

Grace Performing Arts Center - Festival 56 productions are performed at this location, 316 South Main Street, Princeton. 815-8795656, ext. 11, festival56.com Charlotte Hackin Art Studio & Gallery – 6278 Brynwood Drive, Rockford. Info: 815639-1318.

Janesville-UW Rock County Theatre – Kirk Denmark Theatre, University of Wisconsin-Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville, Wis. . Info: 608-758-6565.

Kortman Gallery – 107 N. Main St. Mon.Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 815-968-0123.

Kouture Canvas – 213 N. Third St., Rockford.

Owners provide materials for you to create your own guided painting or DIY type craft.

No two paintings alike. Also, free drinks, age-appropriate. Event dates and times on website at kouturecanvas.com under calendar tab.

Main Street Players of Boone County –

Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com.

Monroe Arts Center – 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 608-325-5700.

NIU Art Museum – Northern Illinois University, Altgeld, 116, DeKalb.

David C. Olson Photography Studio – 7801 E. State St., inside Clock Tower Resort.

Wildlife and nature imagery. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday.

Free. Info: 815-873-1777.

Pec Playhouse Theatre – 314 Main St., Pecatonica fo: 815-239-1210 or pecplayhouse.org.

Rockford Art Museum - 711 N. Main St..

For more information visit rockfordartmuseum.org.

Rockford Dance Company – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815815-963-3341 or 815-968-0595.

Rockford University Art Gallery – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. Info: 815226-4105.

Rockford University Performing Arts Department and Maddox & CheekTheatres - 5050 E. State St. For information call 815.226.4100 or visit rockford.edu/ artslectures/performingartsseason.

Scheffler Art & Gallery – Rooney Building, 107 Elm St., Franklin Grove. Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-973-0942.

State of the Art – 218 E. State St. Open Tues.Sat., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment.

“First Friday” events until 8 p.m. Info: 815-979-1944.

317 Studio and Gallery - 317 Market St. Stop by for Open Studio Thursday and Friday nights from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday afternoon from 12-5 p.m. Or go to our calendar on our website to sign up for a variety of classes including Loaded Brush Night!

Our gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday 12-2 p.m., also open during evening hours, check calendar for times or call.

317studiogallery.com, 815-315-7000 Timber Lake Playhouse – 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. Info: 815-244-2035. timberlakeplayhouse.org.

University of Wisconsin-Rock County – Theodore Robinson Gallery, Wells Cultural Center, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville, Wis. Vino van Gogh - Paint drink & be merry at area restaurants. We’ll show you how to create a work of art in just a few hours - we make it easy and fun. New events published monthly and sign up for coupons at VinoGogh.com.

Without Shoes Modern Dance Company – Maddox Theatre, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. Womanspace – 3333 Maria Linden Drive.

Info: 815-877-0118.

Woodstock Opera House – 121 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Info: 815-338-5300.

Woodstock Weavers Guild – Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson, Woodstock.

Info: 815-399-1630.

Wright Museum of Art – Beloit College, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. Free. Info: 608-363-2095.

Turtle Creek Chamber Orchestra presents 2nd Annual Nie Young Artists Competition - Applications are now being accepted through Feb. 22 for string or piano mu-

sicians to compete in the 2nd annual Nie Young Artists Competition. Scholarships will be awarded in three categories: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced and all awards are to be used for music endeavors. Winners will perform a special concert on Sunday, April 17, 2016, 3 p.m. at Beloit’s First Congregational Church, 801 Bushnell St. In addition, winners will be asked to perform with TCCO during our 2016 season and may be invited to join TCCO for our European tour set for June, 2017. Applications are available from our website, turtlecreekchamberorchestra. org. Deadline for Application submission, is February 22, 2016. Application fee: $10. Auditions will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at United Church, 657 Bluff St., Beloit. Auditions begin at 2 p.m.

Performance Concert will be held Sunday, April 17 at 3 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 801 Bushnell St., Beloit, WI. For more information, visit turtlecreekchamberorchestra.org or phone 608-754-8681 for further details.

Youth Theater Project presents Grease Join some of the most talented kids in the Rockford area as they sing and dance their way through all of the songs that we love from the 1950s on stage at the J.R. Sullivan Theater, 118 N. Mail St. Performances will be Feb. 19 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. and 7p.m.; and Feb. 21 at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $10 in advance at ctpytp.com, and $15 at the door the day of the show

Thursday, January 28 The Orchesis Student Dance Company Concert - Under the direction of Assistant Professor of Dance Amy Wright. Performance will be at Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, $9 students and seniors. For more information visit rockford.edu.

Friday, January 29 The Orchesis Student Dance Company Concert - Under the direction of Assistant Professor of Dance Amy Wright. Performance will be at Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, $9 students and seniors. For more information visit rockford.edu.

“Amore” art pop-up - Presented by Kandinsky’s Creative Group at Edgebrook Shopping Center. Make a date to enjoy the wonderful art and to meet the merry band of artist’s that make up Kandinsky.

Learn about our love for creativity and art. In addition, help us give back love to the community by bringing canned food items to donate to the food drive for the Northern Illinois Food Bank. We will also have a fun creative project for all to do. Kandinsky’s is located in Edgebrook Shopping Center, next to Sara Grace Bridal at 1615 N. Alpine Rd. 3-6 p.m.

Saturday, January 30 The Orchesis Student Dance Company Concert - Under the direction of Assistant Professor of Dance Amy Wright. Performance will be at Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, $9 students

Have your free listing in the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication.

Listings can be e-mailed to contact@rockrivertimes.com or called in to 815-964-9767.

and seniors. For more information visit rockford.edu.

“Amore” art pop-up - Presented by Kandinsky’s Creative Group at Edgebrook Shopping Center. Make a date to enjoy the wonderful art and to meet the merry band of artist’s that make up Kandinsky.

Learn about our love for creativity and art. In addition, help us give back love to the community by bringing canned food items to donate to the food drive for the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

We will also have a fun creative project for all to do. Kandinsky’s is located in Edgebrook Shopping Center, next to Sara Grace Bridal at 1615 N. Alpine Rd. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

MUSIC Wednesday, January 27 Open mic - Mandalay Lounge, 5 p.m.

Thursday, January 28 Amateur Night - Mandalay Lounge, 5 p.m.

Acoustic Night with YNOT - Rural on Tap, 1710 Rural St. 7-10 p.m.

Friday, January 29 Organ music at noon - 12-12:45 p.m. at Mendelssohn Hall, 406 N. Main St. This month’s free organ concert, titled “Winter Dreams,” features soothing, meditative tunes of the season played on our grand pipe organ. Breath in the enchanting tunes of Bach, played on our grand pipe organ, and breath out the stresses of winter at this short, afternoon concert.

A light lunch will be served following the concert. Take a break from your day and bring a friend to enjoy an energizing afternoon organ concert. Free admission.

Open Mic - Mandalay Lounge, 5 p.m.

DJ Stylen J - Casey’s Pub, 7307 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park. 9 p.m.

Andrew Robinson - Hope and Anchor English Pub, 5040 N. 2nd St., Loves Park. 6:30 p.m.

Mark Sturm - Gene’s Place, 4412 Manchester Drive. 8 p.m.

Prime Time Live Band - Big Al’s Bar at Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Rd. 9 p.m.

Saturday, January 30 Open mic - Mandalay Lounge, 5 p.m.

Raised on Radio (Journey Tribute Band) Hope and Anchor English Pub, 5040 N. 2nd St., Loves Park. 9 p.m.

Pablo & the Rhythmix - Splitters Bar & Grill, 5318 N. 2nd St., Loves Park. 9 p.m.

Galaxy - Rocky’s, 5314 N. 2nd St., Loves Park. 9:30 p.m. Free show.

Sarah MacDougall - The Princeton Coffeehouse presents singer-songwriter Sarah MacDougall, 7:30 p.m. at Open Prairie, UCC, 25 E. Marion St., in Princeton.

Doors open at 7 p.m. $15 admission.

Homemade desserts and fair trade coffee available. theprincetoncoffeehouse.com.

815/872-6501.

TRaSh 80’s - Neighbor’s Bar & Grill, 7745 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m.

Whoa Nellie - Dusty Boots Saloon, 3907 Broadway. 8 p.m. Free admission.

Rockin’ Horse - Rock-a-Bago Hall, 4303 West State St. 8 p.m.

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Vibe Calendar Sunday, January 31 Dance - VFW, 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park, across from Sunrise Restaurant. 7 p.m. Admission is $7.

The Groove Hotel - St. Mark Lutheran church of Rockford is hosting a free concert featuring one of Rockford’s premier jazz ensembles, the Groove Hotel. We invite the public to shake off the winter blues and enjoy an afternoon of great music. This talented group features music in the contemporary style of upbeat funky, Latin and and swing style of jazz. Their fun interaction with the audience will guarantee an enjoyable, toe tapping afternoon of wonderful music.

The free concert will be at 3 p.m., and is open to the public. The concert will be held at St. Mark Lutheran church, located at 675 North Mulford Road. A freewill offering will be accepted. For more information, call 815-398-3557, or visit stmarklc.com.

Friday, February 5 Trinadora Duo - Performing Americana Stew from 8 p.m.-midnight at Verdi Club, 782 N. Madison St.

Saturday, February 6 Band of the Royal Marines of Scotland - Performance of The Band of the Royal Marines & The Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers of the Scots Guards at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35-45 and available at coronadopac.org or by calling 815-968-0595. The performance will include popular classics, Big Band music, contemporary works and entertaining solo features.

Friday, February 12 Prime Time Live Band - Shooters East / Cherry Bowl, 7171 Cherryvale North Blvd. 9 p.m.

Saturday, February 13 Trinadora Duo - Performing Jazz and Blues from 8-10 p.m. at Main Street Bistro, 109 S. Galena Ave., in Freeport.

Sunday, February 14 Dance - VFW, 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park, across from Sunrise Restaurant. 7 p.m. Admission is $7.

Friday, February 19 The Roy Orbison Circle - By The Trinadora Rocks. 7-10 p.m. at Lyran Hall, 1115 Fourth Ave. For more information contact 815-979-1949

Saturday, February 20 Love & Thunder - Casey’s Pub, 7307 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park. 9 a.m. No cover.

Saturday, February 27 Trinadora Duo - Performing Americana Stew from 7-9 p.m. at Books on First, 202 W. 1st St., in Dixon.

Prime Time Live Band - Best Dam Bar, 13965 Best Rd., Davis. 8 p.m.

Justice, 327 South Church Street, Suite 3300, Rockford, IL 61101.

COMMUNITY

Saturday, February 6

Friday, January 29 Jacques & Maria’s Tango Classes - Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. 7-8:30 p.m. $15 per class. Make a reservation by emailing info@mjtango.com or calling 815-721-0994.

Saturday, January 30 See a juggler, be a juggler - 11-11:45 a.m. in the Main Library, Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. Event is free and registration is not required. All ages. Bring the kids!

Bring the whole family! Professional juggler Jason Kollum presents an interactive, total program where YOU become the juggler. Registration is NOT required.

For more information, call 815-965-7606.

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Sunday, January 31st Bingo starts at 12:50 pm Belvidere VFW Club 1461 1310 Lincoln Ave Belvidere, Illinois No cards sold after 12:35 pm All first time players get 50% OFF booklet packet! (no limit) 13 second timer.

Questions: (815) 544-2014 Bingo License B0756

Thursday, February 4 “Working Weekly – Staying Inspired” – How small quilts helped me find my artistic voice. Lectures by Cheryl Sleboda at 1 & 7 p.m. at Bethesda Covenant Church, 2010 East State St. Find out how working weekly and working small can help you define your artistic vision and make you a better quilter. Enjoy a one hour presentation to see the small quilts with big detail and then view the quilts actual size in a “mini” trunk show. Lectures are free for members ($10 for non-members).

The Winnebago County Association of Legal Administrative Professionals’ monthly dinner meeting - The Winnebago County Association of Legal Administrative Professionals’ monthly dinner meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Capri Restaurant, 313 East State Street. Dinner will be a family style pizza and pasta fest at a cost of $14 per person. Coffee, tea, and soda are included in the cost. Price includes tax and tip. Your check is your reservation confirmation. Reservation deadline is January 28, 2016. Speakers will be Attorney Maryjo Pirages (HolmstromKennedyPC) and Attorney Linda Zuba (Zuba & Associates PC) on “Transform Rockford”.

Hostesses are Lisa Jacobson and Ronelle Johnson. Please send reservations to: Ronelle Johnson c/o U.S. Department of

Pleats to Meet You Tablerunner - Quilting workshop all day 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Swedish American Hospital, State and Charles Street. Contact Donna at 815-979-3374 for more information and registration.

Workshops are held in a conference room at Swedish American Heart Hospital (Charles Street entrance, follow the signs once you enter the building). Full day workshops are 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at a cost of $35.00 ($45.00 for non-members).

Learning to Connect: Relating to the Person with Alzheimer’s - 10–11:30 a.m. at Fox Point Manor, 3350 Charles Miller Road in McHenry. Do you feel unsure or ill at ease spending time with a person with memory loss? By understanding the disease and how it affects the brain, you can more easily make meaningful connections with a person with Alzheimer’s disease. This program will provide insight into memory loss and dementia and the effect of the disease on communication and behavior. It will also introduce participants to techniques that can be used to make visits more comfortable and meaningful.

Sunday, February 7 All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast - The Monroe Township Firefighters’ Association will be holding their all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast at the fire station, 104 West Street, Monroe Center, from 7-11 a.m.

Prices are $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under eat free.

Monday, February 8 The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease - 6:30–8 p.m. at Willowcrest Nursing Pavillion, 515 North Main Street in Sandwich, IL. If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time to learn the facts. This program provides information on diagnosis risk factors, disease stages, treatment options, and much more.

Friday, February 19 The Mystery of Oak Island and possible Masonic Connections - Presentation at Byron

Have your free listing in the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication.

Listings can be e-mailed to contact@rockrivertimes.com or called in to 815-964-9767.

Masonic Lodge, 4771 E. Ashelford Dr., in Byron. Spaghetti and meatball dinner will be held before the presentation at 6:30 p.m. A small donation of $8 is requested to cover the costs of food. Please RSVP by calling or texting 815-988-9177.

Sunday, March 6 Coin, Watch and Clock show - The Rockford Area Coin Club presents its 119th Semi-Annual Coin, Watch and Clock Show at the Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 West Lane Rd. (Rt. 173) in Loves Park. The show features 25 coin dealers and hobbyists with 45 display table of U.S. and World coins, currency and other exonumia. This show will also include several displays. of collectable clocks and watches for the first time. The general public is invited to buy, sell, trade and discuss these hobbies with experts from Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana. General admission is free and raffle tickets will be available for coin related prizes. Display tables are available for $55 each. For further information contact Gail Tennant (815) 654-2745 or gwtenn@comcast.net. The Rockford Area Coin Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at the North Suburban Women’s Club at 6 p.m. 6320 N. Second St. in Loves Park.

Saturday, March 12 Arts & Crafts Sale - New Milford United Methodist Church, 7102 Cindy Drive, Rockford. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tables still available for vendors for $10 each, for information or to reserve a table call 815-229-3495.

Thursday, March 24 Know the 10 Signs - 6:30-8 p.m. at the Woodstock Library, 414 Judd Street, in Woodstock. The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as normal age-related memory changes. Attend this program to learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll separate myth from reality and address commonly-held misconceptions about Alzheimer’s. Hear from people who have the disease, find out how to recognize the warning signs in yourself and others, and learn why early detection matters. This program is 1.5 hours, which includes time for questions and answers.

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| The Rock River Times | January 27-February 2, 2016

Commentary

Any news is good news?

By Neal Hartman

It’s hard to predict how this will play out – and a lot of it depends on whether Trump’s rhetoric continues – but it is likely that all of the negative publicity he generates will start to have a greater impact on his business.

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s there such a thing as bad publicity?

Donald Trump’s campaign appears to be a test case in whether this old adage is true or not. His business interests are intricately linked to the Trump brand, which has been taking a hit as a result of his more extreme statements and proposals on the campaign trail.

At least in terms of political support, his comments have appeared only to improve his numbers. He’s dominated the polls since July, and repeated predictions that the latest remark would send his numbers tanking have all been wrong.

But how long can Trump continue to alienate and disparage various groups without harming his own brand and broader business deals?

‘Not sending their best’

It all started with Trump’s announcement speech in June when he declared: “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best… They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.”

As his campaign has gone on, Trump has continued to deliver controversial statements regarding Muslims, immigrants and women.

Based on my many years of working with a wide variety of companies and other organizations, it is clear to me that the values of brands and reputations are closely linked to success.

Trump is an American brand, and, if his current campaign rhetoric continues, there could be significant damage to his business.

The fallout so far

So far, the fallout has arguably been minimal.

His comments, however, are beginning to prove costly, and the damage may become significant.

We’ve heard reports from Reuters and other sources that billboards with his name and image have been taken down in Dubai as a result of his anti-Muslim comments, although some signage has returned as business partners go to great

What the research shows

lengths to distinguish Trump’s business dealings from his political comments.

The U.K.’s Independent newspaper reported that the Landmark Group announced that its Lifestyle stores throughout the Middle East would stop selling Trump home décor merchandise.

In Europe, the impact has so far been to his house personal reputation. The U.K. Parliament this week spent an hour discussing whether to ban the mogul from entering the country after a petition asking that he be barred entry because of “hate speech” over Muslims received half a million signatures – well over the 100,000 necessary to require the issue be debated.

In addition, the first secretary of Scotland stripped Trump of his status as an ambassador of business, and Robert Gordon University in Scotland rescinded his honorary degree.

But the impact has also been felt in the U.S. Macy’s in June stopped carrying Trump-branded merchandise; NBC and Univision announced they would not air Trump’s Miss USA Pageant; and NASCAR decided not to hold its end-ofseason awards banquet at a Trump resort.

And back in Trump’s hometown, Bill DeBlasio, the mayor of New York City, said that he would go out of his way to avoid future business deals with Trump – after he found he could not legally cancel current contracts.

First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Waiting out the storm

As for Trump’s partners and other associations affiliated with Trump, most of them are taking the “no comment” route when asked about the presidential candidate, preferring to wait out the storm.

After all, if he doesn’t succeed, will anyone really remember all of this in a few years? Think about how Sarah Palin’s comments during her run for vice president, while admittedly mild compared with Trump’s, are now a distant memory – and this week, she endorsed Trump for president. On the other hand, if Trump does succeed, keeping those business ties may prove valuable.

The biggest risk for Trump is that more people and groups (that don’t support him) will choose not to book his hotels, lease/buy his condos, play on his golf courses or vacation at his resorts.

There’s talk of boycotts, but so far the effects are difficult to measure.

Some stars boycotted Trump’s Toronto Hotel during last fall’s Toronto International Film Festival. Jay Sorensen, the president of the travel consultancy IdeaWorks, has vowed to boycott Trump properties and is asking for colleagues to do the same.

But how many more anti-Latino or anti-Muslim comments will consumers tolerate before calls for boycotts take on momentum?

We’ve seen it happen before with other public figures closely associated with a brand.

Remember when celebrity chef Paula Deen was in the news for making a racist comment? As noted in the Huffington Post, her business suffered and it doesn’t seem like she’s quite back on track.

The BAV Consulting division of the advertising and marketing firm Young & Rubicam found that consumers who could afford to play golf at one of Trump’s clubs, stay at his hotels or buy a condo in one of his developments have lost confidence in the Trump brand since he began his presidential campaign.

Clearly his image has suffered, similar to what we have witnessed with Volkswagen or other corporate scandals. The difference with the Trump brand is that it is his personality that is being measured.

Trump’s advantage

In Trump’s favor is the complex nature of his real estate deals and the way he licenses his brand. It’s one thing not to buy a Trump lamp at a department store, but another to avoid purchasing a condo based on an individual.

Also in his favor is the long-term nature of many of his business deals. If those deals are legally locked up for a certain number of years (like the NYC contracts), it’s unlikely that his statements will have much of a business effect.

However, if the deals can be severed, other organizations may follow the lead of NBC, Macy’s, Univision, NYC and the Landmark Group.

It will be interesting to see if Trump starts reining in his comments, or if his rhetoric continues to alienate people. If the latter happens, he’ll eventually hit a tipping point – and the risk to his business may not seem so minimal anymore.

Neal Hartman is the Senior Lecturer in Managerial Communication, MIT Sloan School of Management.

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The Flint water crisis and America’s toxic infrastructure

By Chris Sellers The Conversation

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s the crisis over the water in Flint, Michigan, rolls on, we’re learning more and more about the irresponsibility and callousness of officials and politicians in charge.

The mix of austerity politics, environmental racism and sheer ineptitude makes for a shocking brew, yet the physical conditions that have made it literally toxic for Flint residents are neither as exceptional nor as recent as much of the media coverage suggests.

Long before that fateful decision two years ago to turn to the Flint River for the city’s drinking water, pipes made of lead had threaded throughout the city’s underbelly. Flint shares this historical legacy with thousands of other cities, suburbs and towns across our country, and most likely this is not the first time, even in Flint, that these pipes have conveyed tiny amounts of the toxin into homes and children.

Over the past few decades, our environmental laws and agencies have met with much success in curbing some of Americans’ exposure to lead, a damaging neurotoxin. Yet they have struggled to contain this continuing danger precisely because it is literally built into our water systems.

Given that lead has been known as a poison for centuries, why did our forebears in the 19th and early 20th centuries rely on it to carry so vital a fare as drinking water? The answer to this question explains why there are many more Flints waiting to happen.

Lesser evil

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, from an engineering standpoint, lead seemed superior to concrete or iron, the alternatives at the time when many municipal water systems were being built. Lead is more malleable and thus easier to bend around corners. It also lasts longer.

Doctors offered virtually no resistance to this decision. After all, they themselves were turning to lead to treat diarrhea or trigger abortions. They recognized only those symptoms of lead poisoning that by today’s standards seem extreme: the severe stomach aches, muscle weakness, kidney failure, seizures and even death that can ensue when lead in the blood rises past 60 micrograms per deciliter – 12 times the current standard.

Piping in the poison

While lead pipes did occasionally produce “epidemics” this dramatic, health officials remained far more worried about diseases like typhoid, which they knew piped-in water could prevent. As a result, as much as half of the water pipes laid in America’s burgeoning metropolitan areas during the early 20th century were made of lead.

It is also worth noting that lead pipe made up a relatively minor portion of the burgeoning flow of this toxic metal into early 20th-century factories, homes (through paint pigments) and automobiles (through leaded gasoline).

Spurring it along, the lead industry grew rich and powerful. In the time before the advent of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it sponsored its own health research.

Some investigators even advanced a thesis that levels of lead in the blood and environment that, in retrospect, seem quite high, were “normal,” a not-so-worrisome condition of modern life.

In fact, the health and behavioral effects of lead from the early to the mid-20th century, as suggested by recent extrapolations from our current knowledge, were likely enormous. It’s estimated leaded pipe alone increased infant mortality by as much as 30 percent in some cities, and led to as much as a 25 percent rise in homicides.

Federal laws

That we have come to know so much more about what lead can do is thus an important part of the story unfolding in Flint.

As investigators of lead’s effects gained greater funding and independence and honed their methods, our understanding of its subtler and longer-term effects grew.

Research on children has shown behavioral disorders, learning difficulties and lowered IQ’s turning up at blood and environmental levels far below what was earlier thought safe. Over the past 30 years, the CDC’s recommended blood levels for lead in the young have dropped precipitously, with no level now acknowledged as really safe.

With greater knowledge of lead’s damaging effects, a concerted campaign against lead started in the 1970s. A ban on its usage in paint in 1978 and a phase-out from gasoline into the 1980s have had considerable impacts.

A 1974 law to control lead in drinking water had less success, however, because it focused on what got pumped into pipes rather than what showed up in people’s faucets.

After an EPA study in 1986 showed one in five of the nation’s drinking water systems carried more lead than considered safe, Congress passed a new

Clean Water Drinking Act the same year. This law is still the basis for our current efforts to control the lead that can leach from our water pipes.

Michigan Republican politicians, including Governor Rick Synder, have borne much blame for the Flint crisis – and some of them continue to invite more. But their party was instrumental in the genesis of this act.

It was Ronald Reagan who signed the bill that finally banned the use of leaded pipe and high-lead soldering. And it was George H. W. Bush’s EPA that implemented it, through a 1991 Lead and Copper Rule that required “high-risk residences” to be monitored, with further measures if 10 percent of households exceeded unsafe lead levels of 15 parts per billion (ppb) in their tap water.

Anti-leaching agents

The Clean Water Drinking Act, along with environmental and health officials, did encourage gradual replacement of lead pipes with nontoxic materials such as PVC. But municipalities mainly turned to a chemical fix to lower lead levels, namely anti-leaching agents. Cheaper and faster-acting, these substances could largely prevent lead from entering the water from pipes, soldering and when the source of drinking water changed.

The lead poisoning in Flint recalls a similar water emergency from the early 2000s in Washington, D.C. that highlights the risks of relying on anti-leaching chemicals.

That crisis began in 2001 when the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) rather suddenly discovered lead levels in its testing that exceeded EPA’s action level.

Events moved even more slowly than in Flint, hitting the headlines only in 2004. Yet the dynamic was similar: those in charge sought to downplay or even suppress what the water testing showed.

The fact was, however, that by 2003 the dimensions of the crisis had become unmistakable. Nearly two-thirds of the water sampled (in “high-risk” homes) exceeded the action level – this in a water system of a half million customers, far bigger than Flint’s.

As with Flint, reports from some homes ranged much higher, upwards of thousands of parts of lead per billion, surpassing levels in wastes deemed officially “hazardous.”

In Washington, D.C., as in Flint, excess lead in faucets owed much to a decision to abandon anti-leaching agents, in this case by the Army Corps of Engineers, whose aqueduct furnished the water for WASA. Cost was part of their rationale, but apparently less so than in Flint; they and the EPA officials who vetted their decision were more worried about high levels of bacteria.

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What then drew out the lead from existing pipes was a new set of disinfectants also applied by the Army Corps, called chloramines, which had a powerful leaching effect on the lead in the system’s old pipes and joints.

Spotty monitoring

There’s been one big difference between D.C.’s leaded water crisis and that of Flint: the speed and certainty with which the effects have been documented in the blood of water drinkers.

In Washington, an early CDC study failed to find any link between leaded water and blood leads. It was only after the crisis was over that a congressional investigation found the agency to have withheld some critical results. A further study connected D.C.’s water crisis to higher rates of miscarriages and fetal deaths.

In Flint, by contrast, a peer-reviewed study published just last year in the American Journal of Public Health has demonstrated a clear and unequivocal connection between lead levels in the water and those in people’s blood.

What both these experiences make clear is just how risky it has become to rely on monitoring that remains spotty and on chemical treatments, which can be easily abandoned.

We’d now do well to consider the ultimate cause of this type of lead poisoning: the built-in legacy of America’s last leaded century, those old, ever-dangerous conduits by which so many of us still get our drinking water.

Currently, their replacement happens only sporadically, in the wake of crises, if then.

From 2003, the Washington, D.C. government has spent millions digging out and replacing its toxic piping. The mayor of Flint has called for a similar project there, yet so far, promises of support have failed to materialize.

An estimated three to six million miles of lead pipes across our country still carry water, and most all of them are vulnerable to similar dangers, whether at the hands of short-sighted and prejudicial bureaucrats or politicians whose ideology or opportunism leads them to blithely dismiss well-established science.

The best solution would be to replace our lead lines systematically and proactively, not just one crisis-beset city at a time. Until we do so, it’s a safe bet that more Flints lie on our horizon.

Chris Sellers is a Professor of History at Stony Brook University. His books include Crabgrass Crucible: Suburban Nature And The Rise Of Environmentalism In Twentieth-Century America; Dangerous Trade: Histories Of Industrial Hazard Across A Globalizing Work; and Hazards Of The Job: From Industrial Disease To Environmental Health Science.

Currently, the replacement of lead piping happens only sporadically, in the wake of crises, if then.

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| The Rock River Times | January 27-February 2, 2016

Obituary Notices George Thomas 41 Rockford 1/18/2016 Theodore Wilke 55 Rockford 1/18/2016 Hazel Foster 93 Rockford 1/18/2016 Elizabeth Schulz 81 Rockford 1/18/2016 William Dalberg 71 Rockford 1/18/2016 Laura Maracle 81 Rockford 1/19/2016 Forrest Montgomery 61 Rockford 1/19/2016 Wanda Jeanne Orduno 65 Rockford 1/19/2016 James Louis 71 Rockford 1/19/2016 Dennis Grill 75 Rockford 1/19/2016 Denise Schuller 53 Rockford 1/19/2016 Frank Mandarino 59 Rockford 1/20/2016 Edward Heral 71 Roscoe 1/20/2016 Darlene Johnson 97 Rockford 1/20/2016 William Schulz 86 Rockford 1/20/2016 Betty Jensen 90 South Beloit 1/20/2016 Jerome Vorwald 79 Rockford 1/20/2016 George Cooke 90 Rockford 1/20/2016 Ann Capriola 51 Winnebago 1/20/2016 Elfonso Mayweather 83 Rockford 1/20/2016 John Gritzmacher 76 Rockford 1/20/2016 Richard Gerritsen 71 Rockford 1/21/2016 Dorothy Morgan 87 Rockford 1/21/2016 Carola Willis 65 Rockford 1/21/2016 Craig Cantrall 63 Rockford 1/21/2016 Helen Hammer 81 Rockford 1/22/2016 Jamie Richardson 54 Rockford 1/22/2016 Bernard Carter 68 Rockford 1/22/2016 Gladys Easton 87 Loves Park 1/22/2016 Steve Tollefson 57 Rockford 1/22/2016 John Lowell Hawkinson 86 Rockford 1/22/2016 Fredrick Weber 86 Rockford 1/22/2016 Lucile Wallace 86 Rockford 1/23/2016 Willard McCarty 78 Rockford 1/23/2016 Lorena Jennings 98 Rockford 1/23/2016 Priscilla Worthington 95 Rockford 1/23/2016 Robert Metters 85 Roscoe 1/23/2016 John Waller 36 Rockford 1/23/2016 Beverly Page 56 Rockford 1/23/2016 Linda Bobo 71 Rockford 1/23/2016 Thomas Hallden 80 Rockford 1/23/2016 Laura Stanaitis 88 Rockford 1/23/2016 Bernard Ramsey 89 Rockford 1/23/2016 George Schlupp 90 Rockford 1/23/2016 Alice Lossau 90 Rockford 1/23/2016 Robert Posley 80 Rockford 1/24/2016 Peter Buttacavoli 97 Rockford 1/24/2016 Carl Erickson 74 Rockford 1/24/2016 George White 78 Rockford 1/24/2016 Wilma Harris 84 Machesney Park 1/24/2016 Lisa Erickson 64 Rockford 1/25/2016 Donna Wingert 77 South Beloit 1/25/2016

Your Horoscope

By Denise Guzzardo Week of Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2016

This Week: Join us Thursday as Jenniffer Weigel and Thomas John the Manhattan Medium will be appearing in Rockford at the Mendelssohn Club from 7-9 p.m. I found him to be one of the most authentic talents in my field I have ever had the opportunity to experience. Don’t miss this opportunity. Tickets are available at mendelssohnpac.org or at the Mendelssohn Club box office. The new moon February 8 will be an interesting time frame to say the least. As the sun, Mars, Venus and Uranus all play significant roles within the week ahead as well. We may find ourselves attracted to eccentric individuals and sensuality may play a major role in the attraction, but keep your feet on the ground because this could be a fleeting moment in time to awaken you. Sun squaring Mars could conjure unexpected aggression or arguments. This may not be the best time try to hash out a problem. So Keep it light, keep it sensual and enjoy the week ahead. Hoping to see all of you at Thomas John’s show.

Aries (March 21 to April 19) — Remember everything happens for a reason even if it’s an upsetting event. Look for the silver lining within the cloud and take this time to re-evaulate your blessings. Now may be a good time to expand your social sector, or try new things. The planets provide you with plenty of options during the month of February so be open and receptive to the opportunities. Rewards arrive regarding an upgrade or expansion of your financial sector. This allows you to focus more on your personal life in the months to come, Aries.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)­— Health issues regarding a loved one or even yourself will come to light and a solution will be provided to correct the speed bump shortly, so have faith. Romantic aspects begin to take shape and form during the month of February as well. This may be a good time to get to your favorite salon or boutique to freshen your outer appearance. When we feel good on the outside it reflects within, Taurus.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20) — A week full of heartfelt emotions will be evident when the past crosses paths with your present life. Instead of resisting this, embrace it. Timing is everything, so explore the growth and development that you have experienced as well as those around you. That old nostalgic feeling allows you to take a personal inventory within yourself as well. An interesting twist arrives midweek with your career or financial sectors, Gemini.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22) — You will be aligning yourself with someone who will be extremely important regarding your career path in life for years to come. This connection arrives quickly, but the clarity evolves over time. Meanwhile your romantic sector begins to align and options are available that may not have been as clear to you before. Your life’s purpose cannot be challenged by those that are too needy, as you have experienced in the past. You need an equal partner if you want to take care of something. Get a dog, Cancer.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) — A change in your appearance will help you feel better about yourself at this time. You’re feeling really cooped up this week.

Get out and exercise or go to a movie, you’re searching for a distraction so pick a healthy one. A message from an Aries, Leo or Sagittarius woman could put you on the edge of your seat. Wait until you hear the rest of the story before you jump to conclusions, Leo. Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) — News of a loss could weigh heavy on your heart and mind for the individual that is experiencing it. You may need to bite your tongue though because you have some opinions on it that may not be clear to others that are involved. Keep that in mind when you’re providing your listening ears. By week’s end the energy shifts into a way more stable environment, Virgo.

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) — The fear of failure may be creating some turmoil for you or a loved one this week. Make sure that you are purposely seeing the cup half-full at this time. You have the ability to draw strength for unexpected sources, like a well that never runs dry. Take a night out on the town to relieve some pressure. Connecting with friends and family is key this week, Libra.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) — Try not to take the behavior of another personally at this time.

A withdrawn individual may need some time to process out something stirring deep within them.

When they emerge with an answer you will be the first to know. Until then move wide of this aspect and go to other sources for refreshment. There are plenty of wells to draw from at this time, Scorpio.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) — The planetary influences pack a powerful punch for you, especially

in your career arena during the month of February.

The new moon February 8 compliments these dynamics and the follow up arrives with the full moon February 28. If you have been spending time mooning over a past love or someone that did your wrong, it’s going to get in the way of this dynamic energy. So clear your head once and for all and hit the pavement running, Sag. You won’t regret it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) — Exciting news arrives this week regarding a person or situation from your past. This is a positive time frame to resolve a long-standing issue. Midweek allows you the time to get out and about. You’re able to network as well as socialize with those of like mind. Humor may have been missing from the mix as of late. This is the key to your emotional well being, Capricorn.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) — Pay close attention to the elements around you at this time.

Someone may not be acting like themselves and could even be self-destructive. Don’t underestimate this situation under any circumstance, utilize your intuition to the fullest extent this week and act accordingly. You won’t regret it, Aquarius.

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) — You are in a very powerful position to make a difference in someone else’s life at this time. Make absolutely sure that this is a positive influence. Everything you send out will come back to you in full form. You deserve to be blessed as much as the next person does, maybe this is a test to see how you handle a specific karmic task.

Choose your words ever so carefully at this time, so that they do not come back to haunt you, Pisces.

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| The Rock River Times | January 27-February 2, 2016

Government Notices n n n LEGAL NOTICE ROCKFORD TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A TENTATIVE BUDGET AND ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 1. Of the Highway Commissioner of the Town of Rockford, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017 including both the Road and Bridge Fund and Road and Bridge Retirement Fund; 2. For the Town of Rockford in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017 including both the Town Fund and the General Assistance Fund; WILL BE ON FILE and conveniently available for public inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk/Supervisor, Rockford Township, Fourth Floor, 119 North Church Street, Rockford, Illinois in said Town.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THEREBY that a Public Hearing on said Tentative Budget and Annual appropriation Ordinance of the Highway Commissioner for Road and Bridge Fund and the Road and Bridge Retirement Fund; and a Public Hearing on said Tentative Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance of the Town of Rockford Town Fund and General Assistance Fund (as to proposed use thereof) will be held at 4:30 p.m., March 1, 2016 before the Board of Town Trustees of said Township at the Office of the Supervisor, Suite 400, 119 North Church Street, Rockford, Illinois.

Michael J. (Mickey) Goral Rockford Township Supervisor Jeff Holt Town Clerk 5285R TRRT 1/27 n n n ORDINANCE NO. 2016-3-O WHEREAS, The City of Rockford is the owner of and possessed of the real estate hereinafter particularly described; and WHEREAS, the said real estate is no longer necessary, appropriate or required for the use of, nor profitable to, the City of Rockford; and WHEREAS, retention of the property is not for the best interest of said City of Rockford.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, THAT: Section 1: The City Council offer for sale of City owned property a Vacant Lot at 307 North Central Avenue, PIN# 11-22-104-005 at a minimum bid of $13,000.00 which includes advertising. The city reserves the right to reject all bids. The subject property is legally described as follows: Lot Eight (8) in Block Nine (9) as designated upon the Plat of Dickerman & Robertson’s West Addition to the City of Rockford, the Plat of which addition is recorded in Book 6 of Plats on Page 7 in the Recorder’s

Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Section 2: The Notice of said sale and the fact that said City of Rockford will receive bids for the purchase of said real estate shall be advertised in the Rock River Times, a weekly newspaper published in said City of Rockford, for three (3) consecutive weeks, the first publication to be not less than thirty (30) days before the day provided in said Notice for the opening bids for the real estate.

Section 3: The said Notice shall set forth the fact that said bids will be received until 11:00 A.M., local Rockford time on February 22, 2016 at the office of the City of Rockford Purchasing Manager and shall be accompanied by a bank cashier’s or certified check payable to the City of Rockford for at least ten (10) percent of the amount of the bid, the balance to be paid in cash by the successful bidder within not more than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of the City Council’s acceptance of his bid. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Section 4: The provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity of any portion of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remainder.

Section 5: All orders, resolutions, or ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as such conflict exists and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication, as required by law.

Section 6: A full, true, and complete copy of this Ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after passage in pamphlet form by and under authority of the Corporate Authorities.

5249R TRRT 1/27 n n n INVITATION TO BID WOOD GRINDING BID NO.: 116-PW-010 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused.

Pre-Bid Meeting. There will be a MANDATORY pre-bid meeting scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the City Yards Administration Building located at 523 S. Central Ave., Rockford Illinois, 61102. All prospective bidders must attend this meeting. Prospective bidders who fail to attend this meeting will have their respective bids deemed unacceptable and will be rejected on that basis.

Bid documents may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall, or at http://www.rockfordil.gov/

finance/central-services-division/ purchasing.aspx Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number.

Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities.

5279R TRRT 1/27 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com or Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Dept, Rockford Park District, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4094.

The Rockford Park District invites you to submit a bid for T-Shirts & Other Apparel listed in the specifications section of the bid.

Bids will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Purchasing Conference room, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 (Purchasing Dept (815) 969-4062). The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District.

Bid No. 2130 – T-Shirts & Other Apparel Bid Opening: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 2 p.m., 401 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 5280R TRRT 1/27 n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MATERIALS TESTING RFP NO.: 116-PW-009 Proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Proposals will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused.

Proposal forms may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall, or at http://www.rockfordil.gov/ finance/central-services-division/ purchasing.aspx Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the RFP, and the RFP number.

Each vendor shall submit with their proposal the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of

the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any proposal which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered.

The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities.

5281R TRRT 1/27 n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Board of Trustees of Rockford Public Library hereby invites sealed bids for laptop computers for the Montague Branch Library.

Bids will be received until 1:00 p.m., local Rockford time, on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the office of the Chief Financial Officer, Rockford Public Library, 215 North Wyman Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101. At that time and place all bids received will be opened and evaluation by the library will begin.

Bid forms may be obtained at the administrative office of the Library. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked “Montague Branch Library Laptop Computers”.

Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered.

Rockford Public Library reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities.

Dated: January 21, 2016 Anthony Cortez Chief Financial Officer 5282R TRRT 1/27 n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DATA STORAGE RFP NO.: 116-IT-008 Proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Proposals will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused.

Proposal forms may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall, or at http://www.rockfordil.gov/ finance/central-services-division/ purchasing.aspx Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the RFP, and the RFP number.

Each vendor shall submit with their proposal the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on

n n n PUBLIC NOTICE The following list of vehicles abandoned and/or unclaimed in the City of Rockford will be sold at public auction on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at the Greater Rockford Auto Auction, 5937 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford. The owners can claim said vehicle at the Greater Rockford Auto Auction by paying the associated redemption fees on or before 2/7/2016.

Only licensed re-builders, used parts dealers or scrap processors may purchase vehicles offered for sale at this auction. In addition, you must register with the Greater Rockford Auto Auction prior to the auction.

Purchasers will be issued a “Certificate of Purchase”. Payment is due at the conclusion of the auction. Only cash or check made payable to the “Greater Rockford Auto Auction” will be accepted.

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Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any proposal which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered.

The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities.

5283R TRRT 1/27 n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FIREWALL RFP NO.: 116-IT-007 Proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Proposals will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused.

Proposal forms may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall, or at http://www.rockfordil.gov/ finance/central-services-division/ purchasing.aspx Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the RFP, and the RFP number.

Each vendor shall submit with their proposal the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any proposal which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered.

The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities.

5284R TRRT 1/27 n n n INVITATION TO BID UNIFORM RENTAL BID NO.: 116-CW-011 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused.

Bid documents may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall, 4th floor, 425 E. State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104, or at http:// www.rockfordil.gov/finance/central-services-division/purchasing. aspx Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number.

Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are

subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities.

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Public Notices n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE Estate of VERA I. LINDQUIST, Deceased No. 2016 P 10 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of VERA I. LINDQUIST on May 16, 2015. Letters of Office were issued on January 11, 2016, to CHERYL A. NORTH of 546 Baintree Rd., Davis, IL 61019 and DEBRA A. RENNE of 8654 Olson Rd., Belvidere, IL 61008, who are the Independent Co-Executors of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JAY S. TROST, 1 Court Place, Ste 103, Rockford, IL 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 29, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to their attorney within ten (10) days after they have been filed.

DATED: January 20, 2016 CHERL A. NORTH, Independent Co-Executor DEBRA A. RENEE, Independent Co-Executor JAY S. TROST ARDC No. 2858894 Attorney for Estate 1 Court Place, Ste 103 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-0058 5288R TRRT 2/10 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

STANLEY L. SMITH, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NO. 16-CH-36 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Notice is given to Defendants, STANLEY L. SMITH, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the following described real estate: Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) in Block Four (4) as designated upon the Plat

of Smith Jenk’s Addition to the Town of Roscoe the Plat of which is recorded in Book E of Deeds on page 43 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois.

Situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

The undersigned certifies that the above entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on January 15, 2016, and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above.

2. The court in which said action was brought is identified above.

3. The name of the title holder of record is STANLEY L. SMITH. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) in Block Four (4) as designated upon the Plat of Smith Jenk’s Addition to the Town of Roscoe the Plat of which is recorded in Book E of Deeds on page 43 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois.

Situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

5. Common address or description of the location of real estate is as follows: 1044 Pappy Brown Drive, Roscoe, IL 61073.

6. A. Name of Mortgagor: Stanley L. Smith B. Name of Mortgagee: Union Savings Bank C. Date of Mortgage: July 19, 2010 D. Date of Recording: August 5, 2010 E. County where Recorded: Winnebago F. Recording Document Identification: #20101028484 UNLESS you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Circuit Clerk of this County on or before February 23, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. This Notice prepared by: STEPHEN S. SCHMELZLE Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815)235-1188 5289R TRRT 2/10 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Cleaning/Restoration business in said County and State under the name of Peak Sudz Cleaning Services at the following post office addresses: 19 Country Club Beach, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Codie Whitaker SIGNED: Codie Whitaker 1/20/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 5308R TRRT 2/10 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Retail/Salon business in said County and State under the name of City Girl Lashes at the following post office addresses: 129 Phelps Ave., Suite 407A, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joelle Muller SIGNED: Joelle Muller 1/22/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 5309R TRRT 2/10 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Plastering, Stucco, EIFS, drywall, light construction business in said County and State under the name of Creative Design Plastering at the following post office addresses: 1277 Roxbury Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: William W. Vance, 815-494-3411 SIGNED: William W. Vance 1/26/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 5310R TRRT 2/10 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Hair Salon business in said County and State under the name of Vicariousalon at the following post office addresses: 2696 McFarland Rd., Suite 25, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kara Bauer SIGNED: Kara Bauer 1/7/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 5234R TRRT 1/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY Dorcas H Williams vs.

Charles Andrew Wheaton III Case Number: 2015-OP-0002793 PUBLICATION NOTICE To: Charles Andrew Wheaton III Take notice that a Petition for Order of Protection was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois.

This matter has been set for hearing on February 19, 2016 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 455 located at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St., Rockford, IL 61101.

Dated: January 6, 2016 Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court By: T Chaussee - Deputy S5258R TRRT 2/3

n n n PUBLIC NOTICE The following list of vehicles abandoned and/or unclaimed in the County of Winnebago will be sold at public auction on 02/10/2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greater Rockford Auto Auction, 5937 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, IL. The owners can claim said vehicle at the Greater Rockford Auto Auction by paying the towing, impound and storage fees before 8:30 a.m. the day of the auction.

Only licensed re-builders, used parts dealers or scrap processors may purchase vehicles offered for sale at this auction. In addition, you must register with the Greater Rockford Auto Auction prior to the auction.

Purchasers will be issued a “Certificate of Purchase”. Payment is due at the conclusion of the auction. Only cash or check made payable to the “Greater Rockford Auto Auction” will be accepted.

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The Rock River Times | january 27-February 2, 2016 | n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR CWABS, INC, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-2 Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD J. MULDER A/K/A RICHARD J. MOULDERS, et al Defendant 15 CH 000061 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 18, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 19, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FORTY-FOUR (44) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF TOWNE VIEW BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2716 CAMERON AVENUE, Rockford, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-10276-006.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $105,529.46.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 2630003 Please refer to file number C14-99231.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-99231 Case Number: 15 CH 000061 TJSC#: 35-16903 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

S5226R TRRT 1/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Painting company business in said County and State under the name of MK Painting at the following post office addresses: 5596 Skywood Terr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mike Koukos SIGNED: Mike Koukos 1/13/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 5262R TRRT 2/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction business in said County and State under the name of JN Hospitality at the following post office addresses: 409 Superior Ave., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: James Navrotski

SIGNED: James Navrotsky 1/15/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 5264R TRRT 2/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a retail & wholesale button/badge business in said County and State under the name of Lamo Buttons at the following post office addresses: 317 Mulberry St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Amy Young SIGNED: Amy Young 1/15/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 5265R TRRT 2/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a dental lab business in said County and State under the name of Two Eagle Dental Lab at the following post office addresses: 2028 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Richard Gallegos SIGNED: Richard Gallegos 1/15/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 5267R TRRT 2/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY In re the Marriage of NANCY L. BORCHARDT Plaintiff, And CHARLES E. BORCHARDT Defendant.

Case No. 15D1324 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Defendant CHARLES E. BORCHARDT that Plaintiff NANCY L. BORCHARDT has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before February 19, 2016, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

Nancy L. Borchardt 310 7th St. Apt 612 Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 289-8837 5256R TRRT 2/3 n n n PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE INTEREST OF: Autumn Burmeister 2013JA000286 A MINOR TO: Larry “Last Name Unknown”, Brandon Bloomquist, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, “ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” Take notice that on June 17, 2013, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987

by Joseph P. Bruscato, State’s Attorney, by his assistant, Pamela S Wells, in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, entitled” “IN THE INTEREST OF: Autumn Burmeister, A MINOR”, and that in

Courtroom 2 at the Juvenile Justice Center, on 2/11/2016, at the hour of 03:00 PM., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, and a termination of parental rights hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court 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 REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear, you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or 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 judgment entered.

Please Publish 3 times.

Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court By: A. Reshel S5257R TRRT 2/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF Lavarne Kayne Triplett Current Name Case No. 16MR31 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on March 9, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in room 426, Lavarne Kayne Triplett, will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Lavarne Kayne Triplett to the name of Lavarne Kayne Iverson. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St. in Rockford, Illinois.

Date: 1/12/2016 SIGNED: Lavarne Kayne Triplett 5255R TRRT 2/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES N. BODINE; KIMBERLY J. BODINE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 634 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Sixty-five (65) as designated upon the Plat of Martin Hawkinson Co.’s Addition to Rolling Green being a subdivision of part of the North Half (1/2) of the West Half (1/2) of the West

Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 32, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 20 of Plat Records, page 142 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 1524 Sexton Drive, Rockford, IL 61108.

P.I.N. 12-32-104-005.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

14-027104 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 4441122 I682799 P5276R TRRT 2/10 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES KANE; JULIE BRAINER; CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Defendants, 15 CH 217 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Five (5) in Block Twenty (20) as designated upon the plat of Churchill Place, a subdivision of a part of the East Half (1/2) of Section 25, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of which is recorded in Book 5 of Plats on Page 22 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 919 18th Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-25-409-011.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bid-

ders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

15-032103 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I682804 P5277R TRRT 2/10 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

RORI L. REGAN-BUCKNER AND SHAWN A. BUCKNER, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 16, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT FIFTEEN (15) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CROSS VIEW SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 197 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 12-31-427-035.

Commonly known as 2219 Colorado Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.

Ref. No. 15-01479 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I682806 P5278R TRRT 2/10 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ESTEBAN AVITIA, et al Defendant 10 CH 01901 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 18, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 23, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 9 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT ONE OF DIXON’S AND NIEMAN’S WESTVALE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 OF PLATS ON PAGE 188B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1705 S. TRAINER ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-34253-024 (178A209).

The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued

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by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-10-13953.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-10-13953 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 10 CH 01901 TJSC#: 36-304 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681975 P5252R TRRT 2/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY Lenora Jefferson vs.

Robert Dewayne Box Case Number: 2015-OP-0002806 PUBLICATION NOTICE To: Robert Dewayne Box Take notice that a Petition for Order of Protection was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois.

This matter has been set for hearing on February 19, 2016 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 455 located at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St., Rockford, IL 61101.

Dated: January 12, 2016 Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court By: T Chaussee - Deputy S5305R TRRT 2/10 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Nail Salon business in said County and State under the name of Rockford Nails at the following post office addresses: 4338 Sandy Hollow Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Khonsavanh Phommachanh SIGNED: Khonsavanh Phommachanh 1/26/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 5313R TRRT 2/10

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-B SECURITIES MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-AB1 Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES MORRIS II A/K/A CHARLES S MORRIS II A/K/A CHARLES S MORRIS, et al Defendant 12CH 2141 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 16, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY-EIGHT (28) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GITCHELL SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS ON PAGE 219 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2712 ELLEN AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-10427-016.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 1.5 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the

purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1220825. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1220825 Case Number: 12 CH 2141 TJSC#: 35-14121 I681107 P5222R TRRT 1/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., GMACM HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.ANN L. MILLER, et al Defendant 15 CH 00664 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 22, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 154 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NUMBER 5 OF PENFIELD CROSSING BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH WAS RECORDED IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS ON PAGE 43B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6623 HARTWIG DRIVE, CHERRY VALLEY, IL 61016 Property Index No. 16-10454-007.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance,

including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-15-10192. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-10192 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00664 TJSC#: 35-14137 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681437 P5223R TRRT 1/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Plaintiff, -v.-

CYNTHIA HUNTER, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE THE DONALD M. HESLOP SR. DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED 8/11/2010, et al Defendant 15 CH 00504 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 19, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 1343 IN SECTION 7 OF THE CORRECTED FINAL PLAT NO. 2 OF LAKE SUMMERSET, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGES 262 THROUGH 270 INCLUSIVE, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1343 PIER DRIVE, DAVIS, IL 61019 Property Index No. 05-06326-005.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-15-07581.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-07581 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00504 TJSC#: 35-13743 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681444 P5224R TRRT 1/27 n n n Mark’s Auto Service 2429 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford, IL 61108 815-398-9871 NOTICE OF MECHANICS LIEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 02/09/16, a sale will be held at Mark’s Auto Service, 2429 S. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61108, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of that State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill, or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following designated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. Inquire at above address or telephone (815)398-9871.

Name of Person: Esmeralda Alegria AND JP Morgan Chase Bank Description of Article: 2007 Audi A4 Quattro VIN # WAUDF78E57A104851 Amount of lien: $9,373.47 5227R TRRT 1/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EARL V. FULLING, DECEASED. PROBATE NO. 2015 P 631 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of EARL V. FULLING. Letters of Office were issued on December 30, 2015 to Michael E. Fulling as Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Brent D. Blair, One Court Place, Suite 404, Rockford, Illinois, 61101.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before July 13, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required

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

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit

Clerk Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the Estate Executor, or both.

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

Dated: January 6, 2016.

Attorney Brent D. Blair Administrator PREPARED BY: MARTENSON & BLAIR, P.C. One Court Place, Suite 404 Rockford, Illinois 61101 (815) 962­-3427 5228R TRRT 1/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Convenience Store business in said County and State under the name of Sansabai Market at the following post office addresses: 1213 7th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bounmy Douangsackda SIGNED: Bounmy Douangsackda 1/6/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 5232R TRRT 1/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: NORMA JEAN LEMKE, Deceased.

Case No. 2015 P 422 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of NORMA JEAN LEMKE of 4809 Cayuga Road. Letters of Office were issued on August 7, 2015 to LISA L. JOHNSTON, 5703 La Cresta Drive, Rockford, Illinois, whose attorney is Ronald D. Fiet, Fiet Law Office, P.O. Box 2863, Loves Park, Illinois, 61132.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 13, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

LISA L. JOHNSTON, Administrator 5229R TRRT 1/27 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO.,

Plaintiff, v.

RODNEY E. SCHWARTZ; DEBBIE L. SCHWARTZ; HEIDI A. HELM; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 16 CH 5 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: PART OF LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) IN BLOCK THIRTY (30) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE CHURCHILL PLACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 22 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1), 60.26 FEET WEST FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT ONE (1) AND THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINES OF SAID LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2), 60 FEET; THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1), 49.95 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINES OF SAID LOTS TWO (20 AND ONE (1), 60 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT ONE (1), THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1), 49.95 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 2115 10th Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61104 PIN: 11-25-455-013 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 12th day of February, 2016, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP

100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 5230R TRRT 1/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LELAND DALE OLSON, Deceased.

Case No. 2015 P 642 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LELAND DALE OLSON of South Beloit, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 4, 2016, to VALERIE OLSON, 13368 Springhill Drive, Winnebago, IL 61088-8052, as the Independent Administrator of the Estate of LELAND DALE OLSON. The attorney for the estate is ELIZABETH LEIGH CLARK. of Elizabeth Leigh Clark, P.C., Attorney at Law, P.O. BOX 604, 406 Main Street, Pecatonica, IL 61063-0604.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before JULY 29, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required

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

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

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

Dated: January 19, 2016 VALERIE OLSON Independent Administrator Prepared By: ELIZABETH LEIGH CLARK, #6205992 ELIZABETH LEIGH CLARK, P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW P.O. BOX 604, 406 Main Street, Pecatonica, IL 61063 Telephone: (815) 262-2280.

Fax: (815) 239-3494 attorneyelclark@frontier.com 5269R TRRT 2/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a auto sales (used) business in said County and State under the name of Andys Auto Sales of Rockford at the following post office addresses: 1620 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ricardo J. Chavez SIGNED: Ricardo J. Chavez 1/19/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 5270R TRRT 2/3

The Rock River Times | january 27-February 2, 2016 | n n n MANLEY, DEAS, KOCHALSKI, LLC One East Wacker – Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, v.

PATRICIA A. HECKELSMILLER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 15CH1072 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Patricia A. Heckelsmiller, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17 Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Forty-six (46) as designated upon the Plat of Nyquist Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Riverview Subdivision, the plat of which first named subdivision is recorded in Book 13 on Page 33, in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago, and State of Illinois.

4 0 4 Wa l l a c e A v e n u e , Machesney Park, IL 61115 08-31-151-008 Now, therefore, unless you, Patricia A. Heckelsmiller, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 17 Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, on or before February 22, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Alan S. Kaufman (6289893) MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613 5247R TRRT 1/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a General Communications Design, Sales, Installation, Service, Cartage and Distribution Services business in said County and State under the name of ElliotGC at the following post office addresses: 7066 Golden Eagle Drive, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Steven Charles Elliot SIGNED: Steven Charles Elliot 1/20/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 5307R TRRT 2/10 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a construction trucking services business in said County and State under the name of Up & Down Transportation at the fol-

lowing post office addresses: 7251 Port Moresby Drive, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: John F. Hill SIGNED: John F. Hill 12/30/15 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of December, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 5248R TRRT 1/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANTONIO MANDUJANO, et al Defendant 14 CH 00007 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 18, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-SEVEN (27) IN TOWNSHIP FORTY-FOUR (44) NORTH, RANGE ONE (1) EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING ON THE WEST LINE OF WEST STREET AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MULLEN’S SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS ON PAGE 20 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE; THENCE WEST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1), ONE HUNDRED FORTY (150) FEET; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF WEST STREET, FIFTY-FIVE (55) FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LINCOLN AVENUE; THENCE EAST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LINCOLN AVENUE, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF WEST STREET THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF WEST STREET, FIFTY-FIVE (55) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1603 WEST STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27-377018 (207C632).

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by

any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-13-21354.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-21354 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00007 TJSC#: 36-390 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I682038 P5253R TRRT 2/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY Nicole L Foster vs.

Joseph Michael Goldufsky Case Number: 2015-OP-0002785 PUBLICATION NOTICE To: Joseph Michael Goldufsky Take notice that a Petition for Order of Protection was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois.

This matter has been set for hearing on February 19, 2016 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 455 located at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St., Rockford, IL 61101.

Dated: January 6, 2016 Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court By: T Chaussee - Deputy S5259R TRRT 2/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a storage units business in said County and State under the name of G & K Enterprises at the following post office addresses: 950 Industrial Ct., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Cheryl Strand SIGNED: Cheryl Strand 1/13/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 5260R TRRT 2/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a designing container planters business in said County and State under the name of Diana’s Living Designs at the following post office addresses: 1631 National Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Diana S. Behr SIGNED: Diana S. Behr 1/13/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 5261R TRRT 2/3 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6146, 7511 Vandiver Rd., Rockford IL 61112 to satisfy a lien on February 9, 2016 at approx. 10:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #C25, Rosalyn O Hudson.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6153, 4548 American Rd., Rockford IL 61109 to satisfy a lien on February 9, 2016 at approx. 11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #S85, Elsa Von Huben.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6150, 4548 American Rd., Rockford IL 61109 to satisfy a lien on February 9, 2016 at approx. 11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #5102, Lourdes Gonzalez; Cube #4214, Scott James; Cube #5930, Douglas Confer; Cube #3614, Jeannie S Merriman; Cube #2203, Sarah Catlett; Cube #1423, Jennifer Simpson-Reed; Cube #1929, Kristine V. Vandiver; Cube #2207, Nakita Fricks; Cube #805, Raquel Hughes; Cube #2443, John Dedrick; Cube #1419, Becky Didomenico; Cube #B1, Yolanda Saucedo; Cube #3410, Santriauna Christopher; Cube #702, Peggy I Jass.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6152, 3015

N. Main St.,Rockford IL 61103 to satisfy a lien on February 9, 2016 at approx. 11:30 AM at www. storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #B297, Barbara E Taylor; Cube #A115, Suffatina N Walker; Cube #B174, Natasha Taylor; Cube #B61, Jaleesa Green; Cube #B37, Servando Ornela Flores; Cube #A16, Yvette Jones; Cube #B176, Micalah Rudert; Cube #B311, Elizabeth M. Glenn; Cube #A113, Yvette Jones; Cube #B133, Cynthia A Woodard.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6151, 6210 Forest Hills Rd.,Rockford IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on February 9, 2016 at approx. 12:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #442,Kathleen O. Bond; Cube #423, Dustin J. Tucker (1980 Chevrolet Corvette vin # 1Z878AS420467) Title holderSharon G Tucker (1980 Chevrolet Corvette vin # 1Z878AS420467) Lien holder-1st Bank of Loves Park (1980 Chevrolet Corvette vin # 1Z878AS420467); Cube #222,Dustin J. Tucker.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6148, 4300 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on February 9, 2016 at approx. 12:30 PM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #244, Keith Gilroy; Cube #329, Deji Odumuyiwa.

5254R TRRT 1/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC1 Plaintiff, -v.SOURIPHANH MALIVARN, et al Defendant 15 CH 00227 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 29, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NINETY-SEVEN (97) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 2 OF LINDEN POINTE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 7 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 8, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 43 OF PLATS ON PAGE 122 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4011 LINDEN ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-07-279010 (260B297).

The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by

certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-15-01821.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-01821 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00227 TJSC#: 35-17524 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681908 P5251R TRRT 2/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ALBERT J. CALTAGERONE, Deceased.

CASE NO. 15-P-617 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ALBERT J. CALTAGERONE. Letters of Office were issued on January 11, 2016 to Paula P. Schmidt, Executor, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is BRIAN K. LARKIN, ONE COURT PLACE, SUITE 301, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 27, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or Delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED January 20, 2016 /s/ Paula P. Schmidt PAULA P. SCHMIDT Brian K. Larkin Attorney at Law One Court Place, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-4601 5290R TRRT 2/10 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOYCE E. RAIBER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 15 P 623 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JOYCE E. RAIBER. Letters of Office were issued on December 4, 2015, to RONALD R. RAIBER, c/o 4001 North Perryville Road, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JEREMY RAMSEY, 4001 North Perryville Road, Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 31, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later.

Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: January 21, 2016 RONALD R. RAIBER Name: JEREMY RAMSEY ARDC Number: #6276765 Attorney for Estate Address: 4001 North Perryville Road Loves Park, IL 61111 Telephone: (815) 988-4364 5291R TRRT 2/10

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n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DANA K. MCAFEE, Deceased.

CASE NO. 15 P 624 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of DANA K. MCAFEE. Letters of Office were issued on December 3, 2015, to BRUCE C. FIELDS, c/o 4001 North Perryville Road, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JEREMY RAMSEY, 4001 North Perryville Road, Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 31, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later.

Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: January 21, 2016 BRUCE C. FIELDS Name: JEREMY RAMSEY ARDC Number: #6276765 Attorney for Estate Address: 4001 North Perryville Road Loves Park, IL 61111 Telephone: (815) 988-4364 5292R TRRT 2/10 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, vs.

SANYO 32” TV, et al., Defendant.

Case No. 2015 MR 401 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is hereby giv en you, SANYO 32” TV, Serial #B1270267927905, that the Plaintiff has filed a PETITION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT FOR DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY and that the above entitled suit has been commenced and is now pending against you in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the State of Illnois, wherein the Plaintiff seeks an order authorizing the disposition of the property known as SANYO 32” TV, Serial #B1270267927905. These items were seized by the Rockford Police Department from the consensual search and seizure on July 31, 2012. That the summons was duly issued out of said court as provided by the law.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that unless on or before March 9, 2016, you enter your appearance and/or file an answer to the Plaintiff’s complaint, judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter.

TOM KLEIN Clerk of the Circuit Court 17th Judicial Circuit Winnebago County, Illinois CITY OF ROCKFORD DEPARTMENT OF LAW Lafakeria S. Vaughn, #1111 425 E. State Street Rockford, Illinois 61104 779-348-7154 5293R TRRT 2/10

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

NICHOLAS R. ANDERS; JENNIFER L. ANDERS; UNKNOWN OWNERS; NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF L.M. NOLING’S SUBDIVISION, OF PART OF THE N.E. 1/4 OF SECTION 35, T. 44 N., R. 1 E. OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 18 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; EXCEPTING THE WEST NINETY-NINE AND THIRTY-FIVE (99.35) FEET OF SAID LOT; THE EAST LINE OF SAID EXCEPTED TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 912 16th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-35-206-007.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Stephen Smith at Plaintiff’s Attorney, J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd., 165 Bishops Way, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005. (847) 464-8089.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I681534 P5237R TRRT 1/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A. F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-FFH3 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES 2004-FFH3 Plaintiff, vs.

PATRICIA GEIKEN; RUSSELL D. GEIKEN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendants, 14 CH 798 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the

hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. ALL OF LOT EIGHT (8) AND THE WEST NINE (9) FEET OF LOT (9) IN BLOCK TWELVE (12) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE MAP OF THE TOWN OF DURAND, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 OF DEEDS (PLATS) ON PAGE 370 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 304 E. Main Street, Durand, IL 61024.

P.I.N. 05-10-407-007.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

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

For information call Mr. David F. Pustilnik at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates P.C., 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 263-0003.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I681536 P5238R TRRT 1/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID E. STANLEY; JO ANN STANLEY AKA JOANN STANLEY AKA JOANN HAYES AKA JO A. STANLEY; ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT EIGHTY-THREE (83) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 4 OF RALSTON PARK ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19-45-2, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 103 IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9612 Zinnia Drive, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115.

P.I.N. 08-19-252-038.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged

real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 4536960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15050193 I681540 P5239R TRRT 1/27 n n n 15-017237 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

DANIEL J. CRAVE; PATTI J. CRAVE; HERITAGE CREDIT UNION Defendants, 15 CH 668 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Sixty-four (64) as designated upon Trainer Hills Subdivision Plat No. 3 being a Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 3, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision was recorded in Book 38 of Plats on Page 185A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County.

Commonly known as 6459 Sawgrass Drive, Rockford, IL 61114.

P.I.N. 12-03-329-005.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

15-017237 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I681541 P5240R TRRT 1/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.ANDREW G. BEAUFILS, et al Defendant 15 CH 00046 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 18, 2015, an agent for The Judicial

Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 10, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF S. BAKER’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS ON PAGE 12 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1845 E. STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25203-003.

The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-15-00322. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor,

Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-00322 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00046 TJSC#: 36-151 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681586 P5241R TRRT 1/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. MATTHEW S. ANDERSON, MEGAN K. ANDERSON, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2015 CH 1133 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, The Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 15, Township 44 North of Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 636.9 feet East of the West line and 759.33 feet North from the South line of said Southwest Quarter (1/4) Section; running thence East 59.8 feet; thence South 156.33 feet; thence West 59.8 feet; thence North 156.33 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 1438 Fairview Avenue Rockford, Illinois 61101 P.I.N Number: 11-15-355-008 Property Code: 195 C 607 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about December 30, 2015.

That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholders of the real estate are Matthew S. Anderson and Megan K. Anderson. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor –Matthew S. Anderson and Megan K. Anderson Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford.

Date of Mortgage – July 10, 2009.

Date of Recording – July 13, 2009.

County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document –200900936972 NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown Others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendant, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street in the City of Rockford, State of Illinois on or before February 28, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that date

and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the 8th day of January, 2016.

Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Attorney Timothy F. Horning #973 MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 5242R TRRT 1/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Painting, Drywall, Services & Remodeling business in said County and State under the name of Affordable Painting Services at the following post office addresses: 221 Wilshire Blvd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brandon Lund; 815-543-4750 SIGNED: Brandon Lund 1/6/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 5233R TRRT 1/27 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. HURD PROPERTIES II LLC, KENNETH HAGEMEYER, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2015 CH 1132 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendant in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Lot Fourteen (14) in Block Three (3) as designated upon the Plat of Sanford’s Subdivision of South Half (1/2) Lot “B” in Plat of West part of Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 27 and Southwest part of Southwest Quarter (1/4) Section 22, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, which is recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, in Book 58 of Deeds (Plats) page 111, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 8 of Plats on page 13 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 1205 Loomis Street Rockford, Illinois 61102.

P.I.N Number: 11-27-152-013 Property Code: 207B 745 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about December 30, 2015.

That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is Hurd Properties II LLC. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows:

Mortgagor –Kenneth Hagemeyer Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford.

Date of Mortgage – August 30, 2010.

Date of Recording – September 1, 2010.

County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document –20101032143 NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown Others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendant, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street in the City of Rockford, State of Illinois on or before February 28, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the 8th day of January, 2016.

Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Attorney Timothy F. Horning #973 MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 5244R TRRT 1/27 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, v.

CHARLES Z. ASHLEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2016 CH 39 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Montague Heights being a Resubdivision of part of St. Angel & Capriolo’s Second Subdivision lying in the South Half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 28, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Resubdivision is recorded in Book 20 of Plats at Page 128 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 1224 S. Johnston Ave., Rockford, IL 61102 PROPERTY CODE: 11-28254-006 And for other relief; that Sum-

mons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 22nd day of February, 2016, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 5271R TRRT 2/3 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Clothing Line Design & Sales business in said County and State under the name of Strictly Monkey at the following post office addresses: 2918 Guilford Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Zachary Peterson SIGNED: Zachary Peterson 1/19/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 5275R TRRT 2/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MATTER OF: JESSIE MAE SMITH, a/k/a JESSE MAY BOX, a/k/a JESSIE M. SMITH, and a/k/a JESSIE SMITH, Petitioner.

Case No. 2016-MR-35 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given you, the public, that on the 23rd day of March, 2016, at 9:00 AM, JESSIE MAE SMITH, a/k/a JESSE MAY BOX, a/k/a JESSIE M. SMITH, and a/k/a JESSIE SMITH, will present a Petition requesting that the Court change her present names of JESSIE MAE SMITH, a/k/a JESSE MAY BOX, a/k/a JESSIE M. SMITH, and a/k/a JESSIE SMITH to the name of JESSIE MAE BOX. The hearing will take place in Courtroom 426 at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, in Rockford, Illinois.

JESSIE MAE SMITH, a/k/a JESSE MAY BOX, a/k/a JESSIE M. SMITH, and a/k/a JESSIE SMITH, Petitioner BY: /s/ Joseph Sparacino One of her attorneys AMERICAN LAW FIRM, P.C. Prepared by: AMERICAN LAW FIRM, P.C. JOSEPH H. SPARACINO 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 PHONE: (815) 394-1776 Fax: (815) 394-1955 5294R TRRT 2/10

The Rock River Times | january 27-February 2, 2016 | n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.DANA WALLIS A/K/A DANA URESTI, et al Defendant 15 CH 313 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 8, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TEN (10) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SAUBER’S SECOND EAST VIEW SUBDIVISION, A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 207 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2624 PRIAL AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-10429-004.

The real estate is improved with a tan, vinyl siding, one unit home; attached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME-

OWNER), 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1501238. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1501238 Case Number: 15 CH 313 TJSC#: 36-43 I681679 P5245R TRRT 1/27 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing business in said County and State under the name of Pinky’s Panties at the following post office addresses: 332 King St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Renea Ace-Johnston SIGNED: Renea Ace-Johnston 1/8/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of January, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 5246R TRRT 1/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT E. TURNER, et al Defendant 14 CH 00860 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 17, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 19, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FIFTY-ONE (51) AND THE NORTH FIVE (5) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT FIFTY TWO (52) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ROSENQUIST & SCHABACKER’S HUFFMAN VIEW SUBDIVISION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS ON PAGE 112 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF

WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3509 PHEASANT RUN, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-02-378012 (182C151).

The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-14-14399.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-14399 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00860 TJSC#: 36-516 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that

Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I682310 P5266R TRRT 2/3 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N. A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-FF3 Plaintiff, -v.DONALD HANSON, JR., et al Defendant 13 CH 01681 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 7, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 18, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 30 OF GARDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION NO. 2, AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GARDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION NO. 1 & 2 OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS OF PAGE 179 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 30 EXTENDED WESTERLY, 60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 30; 120 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SECTION 33; 60 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 30; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 30, 120 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1606 IRIS AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-33-256011 (213A225).

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by

any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-13-33238.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-33238 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 01681 TJSC#: 36-480 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I682292 P5268R TRRT 2/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY In re the Marriage of MAURICE T. BUCHANAN Plaintiff, And PAMELA V. SEITZ Defendant.

Case No. 15D1177 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Defendant PAMELA V. SEITZ that Plaintiff MAURICE T. BUCHANAN has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above captioned cause of action.

You are further notified that if you

fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before February 19, 2016, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

Maurice T. Buchanan 3221 Nashold Dr. Rockford, IL 61109 (779) 537-0187 5272R TRRT 2/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of SOPHIE M. DAMEIKA, CASE NO. 2015 P 668 Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of SOPHIE M. DAMEIKA of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 11, 2016, to MARY SUE VANDERSTAPPEN, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH, 2601 Reid Farm Road, Rockford, IL 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 20, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: January 19, 2016.

Mary Sue Vanderstappen, Personal Representative G. MICHAEL SCHEURICH (#2479869) scheurich@guyerlaw.com Guyer & Enichen, P.C. 2601 Reid Farm Road Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 636-9600 5274R TRRT 2/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: NATHAN DENTON, JR., Deceased.

2015 P 602 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of NATHAN DENTON, JR. Letters of Office were issued on December 7, 2015, to J. D. Anthony, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Douglas Miller, A Law Office of Crosby & Associates, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 27, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Divi-

sion, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Douglas Miller Douglas Miller Attorney for Petitioner A Law Office of Crosby & Associates, P.C. Douglas Miller 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 5295R TRRT 2/10 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Personal Property stored by the following individuals from A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C. P.O. Box 8116 Rockford, IL 61126, a self service storage facility, operated

by A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C shall be sold at a public auction at the address listed below.

The Auction will be held on or after 02/26/2016 at 9:00 am to enforce the Owner’s lien thereon. If there are no bidders, the property will be otherwise disposed of by owner.

Any vehicles sold will not have a title provided to the buyer.

Units Located at: 1619 N. Meridian Rd., Rockford, IL 61103 9:00 a.m.: Wendy Roberts Unit #M069; William Johnson Unit #M090; Robert Cox Unit #M101; Lonnie Thomas Unit #M108; Kylia Hatsman Unit #M118; Amy Dominque Unit #M128; Units Located at: 1821 Chrysler Dr., Belvidere, IL 61008 11:00 a.m.: Maggie Fullick Unit #C015; Robert & Tina Klinefelter Unit #C056; Robert & Tina Klinefelter Unit #C074; Units Located at: 5315 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, IL 61109 12 p.m.: Nikolas Cruz Unit #SRV9; Lacey Morgan Unit #S007; Glenn Farris Unit #S065; Carlos Dias Hernandez Unit #S067; Units Located at: 3722 Baxter Rd., Rockford, IL 61109 1:15 p.m.: Nikole Escobedo Unit #B081; Brenda Kirby Unit #RV002; Laurie Thompson Unit #RV024; Units Located at 5112 Linden Rd., Rockford, IL 61109 2:15 p.m.: Sharon Akins Unit #029; Henry Krestchmer Unit #053; Demisha Moore Unit #085; Cynthia Servantez Unit #166; Cynthia Servantez Unit #287; Jennifer Mari Unit #175; Charo Young Unit #248; Dreama Biesczad Unit #326; Wayne Master Unit #361; Tristian Mann Unit #387; Tim Wilson Unit #399; Shannon Davenport Unit #456; Arnulfo Flores III Unit #472; If unit is not paid in full by Friday, February 19th, 2016 your unit will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction on Friday, February 26th, 2016. To register as a buyer please arrive 15 minutes prior to auction with proper identification and payment. You may also register on Thursday, February 25th from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at our office located at 5112 Linden Rd., Rockford, IL 61109. *Next auction to be held April 22nd 2016* A Place for Space Self Storage L.L.C 5296R TRRT 2/3 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF AUDREY DEGENER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2015 P 533 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of AUDREY DEGENER, who died

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on September 15, 2014. Letters of Office were issued on October 15, 2015 to MARK DEGENER, of 6868 Crown Ridge Drive, Rockford, IL 61103, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JOHN M. GILBERT, of GILBERT LAW OFFICES 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before July 31, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later.

Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: January 7, 2016 /s/ John M. Gilbert John M. Gilbert Prepared by: GILBERT LAW OFFICE Attorney John Gilbert ARDC #6226767 5010 N. 2nd Street Loves Park, Illinois 61111 815-877-2500 Phone 815-877-2300 Fax 5297R TRRT 2/10 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD G. LANGLEY, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2015 P 71 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of EDWARD G. LANGLEY, who died on September 15, 2014. Letters of Office were issued on March 27, 2015 to DAVID LANGLEY, of Rockford, IL 61101, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is JOHN M. GILBERT, of GILBERT LAW OFFICES 5010 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before July 31, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later.

Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: January 7, 2016 /s/ John M. Gilbert John M. Gilbert Prepared by: GILBERT LAW OFFICE Attorney John Gilbert ARDC #6226767 5010 N. 2nd Street Loves Park, Illinois 61111 815-877-2500 Phone 815-877-2300 Fax 5298R TRRT 2/10

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n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARSHA K. DUBROCK, Deceased.

CASE NO. 16 P 28 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARSHA K. DUBROCK, Letters of Office were issued on January 16, 2016 to Janet M. Edmunds-Dubrock, Executor, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is BRIAN K. LARKIN, ONE COURT PLACE, SUITE 301, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 3, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or Delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED January 25, 2016 /s/ Janet M. Edmunds-Dubrock JANET M. EDMUNDS-DUBROCK Brian K. Larkin Attorney at Law One Court Place, Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-4601 Brian@blarkinlaw.com 5299R TRRT 2/10 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CITCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: KIRIATJEARIM VIVAS, PETITIONER, VS. RIGOBERTO RAMIREZ SANDOVAL, RESPONDENT. Case Number: 2015D772 NOTICE OF HEARING FOR VERIFIED PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Notice is given you, RIGOBERTO RAMIREZ SANDOVAL, as well as the public, that on February 25, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., in Courtroom 451 at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL and then and there present: VERIFIED PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE For by Petitioner, KIRIATJEARIM VIVAS, by and through her Attorney, ALICIA OLIVER LEONARD, of Alicia Oliver Leonard at Law, P.C., requesting the Court to grant her Verified Petition for Dissolution against Respondent, RIGOBERTO RAMIREZ SAN-

DOVAL.

Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Alicia Oliver Leonard Alicia Oliver Leonard Attorney for Petitioner Prepared by: Alicia Oliver Leonard Alicia Oliver Leonard at Law, P.C. 318 N. 1st Street Rockford, IL 61107 Telephone: 815-315-7873 Fax: 888-388-0163 Email: AliLeonardLaw@gmail.com ARDC # 6290379 5300R TRRT 2/10 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CITCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ANA L. MARTINEZ, PETITIONER, VS. JUAN MARTIN HERNANDEZ, RESPONDENT. Case Number: 2015D884 NOTICE OF HEARING FOR VERIFIED PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Notice is given you, JUAN MARTIN HERNANDEZ, as well as the public, that on February 25, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., in Courtroom 451 at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL and then and there present: VERIFIED PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE For by Petitioner, ANA L. MARTINEZ, by and through her Attorney, ALICIA OLIVER LEONARD, of Alicia Oliver Leonard at Law, P.C., requesting the Court to grant her Verified Petition for Dissolution against Respondent, JUAN MARTIN HERNANDEZ. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Alicia Oliver Leonard Alicia Oliver Leonard Attorney for Petitioner Prepared by: Alicia Oliver Leonard Alicia Oliver Leonard at Law, P.C. 318 N. 1st Street Rockford, IL 61107 Telephone: 815-315-7873 Fax: 888-388-0163 Email: AliLeonardLaw@gmail.com ARDC # 6290379 5301R TRRT 2/10 n n n PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE INTEREST OF: Brayden Anderson 2013JA000500 A MINOR TO: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, “ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” Take notice that on October 25,2013, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987

by Joseph P. Bruscato, State’s Attorney, by his assistant, Pamela S Wells, in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, entitled” “IN THE INTEREST OF: Brayden Anderson, A MINOR”, and that in Courtroom 2 at the Juvenile Justice Center, on 2/19/2016, at the hour of 01:30 PM., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, and a termination of parental rights hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court 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 REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear, you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or 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 judgment entered.

Please Publish 3 times.

Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court By: A. Reshel S5302R TRRT 2/10 n n n PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE INTEREST OF: Alexander Hohenstein 2014JA000287 A MINOR. TO: Kyle Martinez ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, “ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” Take notice that on August 12, 2014, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987

by Joseph P. Bruscato, State’s Attorney, by his assistant, Pamela S Wells, in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, entitled” “IN THE INTEREST OF: Alexander Hohenstein, A MINOR”, and that in Courtroom 2 at the Juvenile Justice Center, on 2/19/2016, at the hour of 01:30 PM., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, and a termination of parental rights hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court 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 REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear, you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or 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 judgment entered.

Please Publish 3 times.

Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court By: A. Reshel S5303R TRRT 2/10

n n n PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE INTEREST OF: Evangelynne DeAnn Stoops 2015JA000395 William Stoops 2015JA000396 MINOR(S) TO: LARRY ROBERT STOOPS, JR., ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, “ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” Take notice that on 23rd day of October, 2015, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by Joseph P. Bruscato, State’s Attorney, by his assistant, Kari Mason, in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, entitled” “IN THE INTEREST OF: Evangelynne DeAnn Stoops, William Stoops MINOR(S)”, and that in Courtroom 2 at the Juvenile Justice Center, on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at the hour of 02:00 PM., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court 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 REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear, you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or 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 judgment entered.

Please Publish 1 time Thomas A. Klein Clerk ofthe Circuit Court S5304R TRRT 1/27 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JAVIER FLORES MARAVILLA, et al Defendant 15 CH 00625 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 30, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 29, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TEN (10) IN BLOCK NINE (9) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CENTRAL PARK REALTY COM-

REALESTATE

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES N. BODINE; KIMBERLY J. BODINE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 634 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1524 Sexton Drive, Rockford, IL 61108.

P.I.N. 12-32-104-005.

PANY’S SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION LYING IN THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 15 AND IN THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 10, BOTH IN TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 22 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3108 PARKSIDE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-15253-004.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-15-10604.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-10604 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00625 TJSC#: 35-14857 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681898 P5250R TRRT 2/3 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, v.

CLAUDIA C. CECIL, as Executor of the Estate of MARLA J. McCANN; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2016 CH 68 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Part of Lot Two (2) as designated upon the

Plat of Harlow Manors Subdivision, being the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 28, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 10 of Plats on page 68 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the East line of said Lot, 237 feet North of the Southeast comer of said Lot; thence West Parallel with the South line of said Lot, 135 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said Lot, 120 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Lot, 135 feet to the East line of said Lot; thence South along the East line of said Lot, 120 feet to the place of beginning, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 1423 Post Drive, Rockford, IL 61108 PROPERTY CODE and P.I.N.: 172D 076 and 12-28-456-007 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 29th day of February, 2016, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 5311R TRRT 2/10 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BYRON BANK, Plaintiff, v.

STEVEN DALE BRACKEN; MITZI J. CHAPPELL; as Executor of the Estate of BETTY S. BRACKEN; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY

SERVICES; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2016 CH 66 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Forty-eight ( 48) as designated upon the Plat of James Country Homes Sixth Addition, being a Subdivision of part of the Sections 23 and 24, Township 43 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 26 of Plats on Page 110 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 1973 Will James Road, Rockford, IL 61109 PROPERTY CODE and P.I.N.: 240C 212 and 15-23-480-005 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 29th day of February, 2016, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 5312R TRRT 2/10

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family resFor information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley idence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section (614) 220-5611. 14-027104 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

I682799 The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidP5276R TRRT 2/10 ders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The Rock River Times | january 27-February 2, 2016 | n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, vs. DAVID E. STANLEY; JO ANN STANLEY AKA JOANN STANLEY AKA JOANN HAYES AKA JO A. STANLEY; ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9612 Zinnia Drive, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115.

P.I.N. 08-19-252-038.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15050193 I681540 P5239R TRRT 1/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE 15-017237 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL J. CRAVE; PATTI J. CRAVE; HERITAGE CREDIT UNION Defendants, 15 CH 668 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 6459 Sawgrass Drive, Rockford, IL 61114.

P.I.N. 12-03-329-005.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(614) 220-5611. 15-017237 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I681541 P5240R TRRT 1/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.- ANTONIO MANDUJANO, et al Defendant 14 CH 00007 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 18, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1603 WEST STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27-377-018 (207C632). The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-13-21354. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-21354 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00007 TJSC#: 36-390 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I682038 P5253R TRRT 2/3 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.- ROBERT E. TURNER, et al Defendant 14 CH 00860 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 17, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 19, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3509 PHEASANT RUN, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-02-378-012 (182C151). The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-14-14399. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-14399 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00860 TJSC#: 36-516 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I682310 P5266R TRRT 2/3

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- JAVIER FLORES MARAVILLA, et al Defendant 15 CH 00625 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 30, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 29, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3108 PARKSIDE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-15-253-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-15-10604. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-10604 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00625 TJSC#: 35-14857 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681898 P5250R TRRT 2/3 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC1 Plaintiff, -v.- SOURIPHANH MALIVARN, et al Defendant 15 CH 00227 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 29, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4011 LINDEN ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-07-279-010 (260B297). The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confir-

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mation of the sale. 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 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-15-01821. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-01821 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00227 TJSC#: 35-17524 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681908 P5251R TRRT 2/3 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. JAMES KANE; JULIE BRAINER; CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Defendants, 15 CH 217 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 919 18th Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-25-409-011.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(614) 220-5611. 15-032103 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I682804 P5277R TRRT 2/10 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., Plaintiff, vs. RORI L. REGAN-BUCKNER AND SHAWN A. BUCKNER, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 16, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-31-427-035.

Commonly known as 2219 Colorado Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.

Ref. No. 15-01479 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I682806 P5278R TRRT 2/10

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR CWABS, INC, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-2 Plaintiff, -v.- RICHARD J. MULDER A/K/A RICHARD J. MOULDERS, et al Defendant 15 CH 000061 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 18, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 19, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2716 CAMERON AVENUE, Rockford, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-10-276-006.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $105,529.46.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-99231.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-99231 Case Number: 15 CH 000061 TJSC#: 35-16903 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

S5226R TRRT 1/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-B SECURITIES MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-AB1 Plaintiff, -v.- CHARLES MORRIS II A/K/A CHARLES S MORRIS II A/K/A CHARLES S MORRIS, et al Defendant 12CH 2141 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 16, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2712 ELLEN AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-10-427-016. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 1.5 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without

recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1220825. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1220825 Case Number: 12 CH 2141 TJSC#: 35-14121 I681107 P5222R TRRT 1/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., GMACM HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.- ANN L. MILLER, et al Defendant 15 CH 00664 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 22, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6623 HARTWIG DRIVE, CHERRY VALLEY, IL 61016 Property Index No. 16-10-454-007. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-15-10192. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-10192 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00664 TJSC#: 35-14137 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681437 P5223R TRRT 1/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- CYNTHIA HUNTER, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE THE DONALD M. HESLOP SR. DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED 8/11/2010, et al Defendant 15 CH 00504 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 19, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1343 PIER DRIVE, DAVIS, IL 61019 Property Index No. 05-06-326005. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-15-07581.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 7945300 Attorney File No. 14-15-07581 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00504 TJSC#: 35-13743 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681444 P5224R TRRT 1/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A. F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-FFH3 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES 2004-FFH3 Plaintiff, vs. PATRICIA GEIKEN; RUSSELL D. GEIKEN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendants, 14 CH 798 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 304 E. Main Street, Durand, IL 61024.

P.I.N. 05-10-407-007.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

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

For information call Mr. David F. Pustilnik at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates P.C., 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 263-0003.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I681536 P5238R TRRT 1/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N. A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-FF3 Plaintiff, -v.- DONALD HANSON, JR., et al Defendant 13 CH 01681 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 7, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 18, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1606 IRIS AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-33-256-011 (213A225). The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-13-33238. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-33238 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 01681 TJSC#: 36-480 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I682292 P5268R TRRT 2/3 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. NICHOLAS R. ANDERS; JENNIFER L. ANDERS; UNKNOWN OWNERS; NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 912 16th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-35-206-007.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Stephen Smith at Plaintiff’s Attorney, J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd., 165 Bishops Way, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005. (847) 464-8089.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I681534 P5237R TRRT 1/27

The Rock River Times | january 27-February 2, 2016 | n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.- ANDREW G. BEAUFILS, et al Defendant 15 CH 00046 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 18, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 10, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1845 E. STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25-203-003. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-15-00322. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-00322 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00046 TJSC#: 36-151 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681586 P5241R TRRT 1/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- DANA WALLIS A/K/A DANA URESTI, et al Defendant 15 CH 313 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 8, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2624 PRIAL AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-10-429-004. The real estate is improved with a tan, vinyl siding, one unit home; attached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1501238.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1501238 Case Number: 15 CH 313 TJSC#: 36-43 I681679 P5245R TRRT 1/27 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- ESTEBAN AVITIA, et al Defendant 10 CH 01901 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 18, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 23, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1705 S. TRAINER ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-34-253-024 (178A209). The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-10-13953. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-10-13953 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 10 CH 01901 TJSC#: 36-304 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681975 P5252R TRRT 2/3

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| The Rock River Times | January 27-February 2, 2016

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Voices from the Grave

The tale of the Church Triumphant

By Kathi Kresol Contributor

George Jacob Schweinfurth was born in 1853 in Marion, Ohio. He had a typical childhood though his mother would later claim that she knew from the day he was born that God had a special plan for her son.

That special plan would eventually involve hundreds of followers, numerous scandals, and a 600 acre farm named Mount Zion.

George would become involved with a religious movement started by a woman named Dorinda Beekman, a wife of a preacher. The Church Triumphant was originally based in Byron, Illinois but Dorinda’s claims soon had her followers ostracized from that community.

George met Dorinda in December of 1877 and they soon became kindred spirits.

George was a gifted speaker. He was very handsome, some would even claim that he looked just like Jesus Christ, and he was very persuasive. Young women were especially drawn to George and he was very quickly ordained a Bishop to the church.

Dorinda became sick and died and though she claimed she would rise after death, her body was ordered to be buried by officials after a week. That might have been the end of the Beekmanites and the Church Triumphant if George hadn’t stepped forward to accept the role of leader.

George began to claim that he was the risen Messiah and that as such, he had unlimited powers. He could perform many miracles including curing those afflicted with disease and even, just like Christ himself, raise people from the dead. When asked by a reporter if he really believed himself to be Christ, Schweinfurth replied, “I am more than that. I am the perfect man. I am God.” George drew more people into the faith and began to search for a place for the center of what was quickly becoming a religious movement.

It was at this time that a loyal follower, Spencer Weldon offered his lovely 600 acre farm and home to George. In 1880, the Weldon family consisted of Spencer and his wife Agnes Kelley and their six children.

George gladly accepted the generous offer and mortgaged the farm to expand the buildings and house to better fit the expanding congregation. The men worked the land and handled the livestock while the women worked in the house and tended the gardens. The farm grew very prosperous and George eventually expanded into horse breeding. He proved to be a keen businessman and was soon raking in the profits.

Inevitably, the word began to spread about

this “Mount Zion” as the congregation called it and new followers came from all over the country. In order to live in “Heaven”, a person needed to surrender all of their worldly possessions to the church, which in turn took care of all their needs. Most of the men lived in dormitories in the barn and the women stayed in the house with the prophet. Marriages were no longer acknowledged and this caused many conflicts.

The Church Triumphant numbers soon grew to several hundred. The social status of the majority of these people was surprising.

These were not country bumpkins but highly educated, high society that included the wives of business men, lawyers, and doctors who brought their husbands into the fold.

Certain young women who were all very beautiful soon became the favorites of the self-proclaimed Messiah. One of these “Angels” was the oldest daughter of the Weldon’s, Mary Louise. She was around 25-years-old when the family home became Heaven. She was very beautiful and one of George’s most devout followers.

One of the fundamental beliefs of the Church Triumphant was the immaculate conception of Mary with the child of the Holy Spirit. It was such a vital part of their belief that when certain “Angels” became pregnant all believed that they, like the Virgin Mary carried the “Children of God”. Though the exact number of these children has been lost, at least four were born in Heaven. Two children were born to the head angel, Aurora Tuttle, one to Mary Teft, and one to Mary Weldon.

Needless to say, this caused quite a controversy and the newspaper reporters soon flocked to the farm. The stories spread until they were nationwide. When one of the reporters asked Spencer Weldon what he thought about his daughter becoming pregnant, he replied that he was overjoyed that she carried the child of God. The controversy continued and charges were brought against the three Angels and George for immoral behavior. In order to quiet some of the rumors, George married Aurora in the late 1890s though this proved to be a case of too little, too late. Finally, in 1900 George left Heaven behind and brought Aurora and their two children to Rockford before changing his name to Furth and moving to Chicago to become a realtor. He died there in 1915 still shrouded in scandal and controversy.

The Weldon Farm in Winnebago still belongs to members of the family and has been returned to the red color that it wore in the most prosperous days of the Church Triumphant. Angel and daughter, Mary Weldon stayed on the farm after the prophet left. She raised her daughter with the assistance of her family.

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Getting started in berries and brambles

By Grant McCarty Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, University of Illinois Extension

During the winter, it’s an appropriate time to start thinking about growing new crops next season. Fruit crops have a lot of interest for growers especially berries and brambles.

Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries are all in the berries and brambles category. Most of these can be grown fairly well in our region if we choose varieties that are cold hardy for our planting zone.

A berry is a fleshy fruit that is produced from a single ovary. Some fruits that we don’t think of as berries are in fact berries based on this definition. This includes banana, grape, pumpkin, and of course blueberries. Strawberries remain a berry-like fruit.

Brambles are a prickly shrub in the genus, Rubus. This includes blackberry and raspberry.

The brambles are aggregate fruits as they contain seeds from different ovaries of a single flower.

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National Hockey League

Crow the foundation on which a champion has been built

By Adam Hess Contributor

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he Blackhawks have been very reliant on a few players for a large portion of this season. For much of the season’s first half they were a one-line team, counting on the line of Artemi Panarin, Artem Anisimov, and Patrick Kane to do the majority of the team’s offensive production.

However, the player that the Blackhawks have relied upon the most this season, the player that has been by my estimation their best player this season, is goaltender Corey Crawford.

Crawford’s play this season has been nothing short of absolutely stellar in his 41 games played this year. Crawford ranks first in the NHL in shutouts with 7, second in wins with 28, third in save percentage with a .932, and seventh in goals against average with a 2.08.

That save percentage is even more impressive when you consider that the two players ahead of Crawford, Toronto’s James Reimer and Philadelphia’s Michael Neurvirth, have just eight and 10 wins, respectfully.

Crawford’s strong goaltending play was on its fullest display during Chicago’s recent 12-game win streak. Crow started in four of the last five games of the streak, and in those four wins he had three games with 38 or more saves. The win streak also featured a personal nine-game winning for Chicago’s star net-minder.

My earlier claim that Crawford has been the team’s best player may seem a bit controversial, especially due to way that Patrick Kane has torn through the NHL this season. But Crawford’s play has been more important to the team’s success than Kane’s incredible production.

Kane’s offense has certainly been important for Chicago, and he in unequivocally the best player in the NHL this season, He is going to run away with the Hart Trophy, and his play has deemed him worthy of that.

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However, despite all of those impressive stats and his strong play, Crawford wasn’t listed on the mid-season Vezina Trophy watches from either NHL.com or SBNation. Washington’s Braden Holtby was listed as the favorite by both sites, which is deserved as Holtby has been the best goalie in the NHL this season. But Crawford not being included even on the watch lists is completely ridiculous.

Crawford’s play has often discounted in his career because he plays behind the best team the NHL has seen in the last decade. Earlier in his career, when he was streaky and not as technically sound, that argument may have been a bit more valid.

This season, however, the Blackhawks have benefited immensely more from Crawford’s play than vice versa.

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<<<Free agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedis unexpectedly re-signed with the New York Mets for $75 million over three years, including a player opt-out after one year. MLB.com

The White Sox, who never land major free agents, did not land a major free agent

By James Fegan The Catbird Seat

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he White Sox are one of four major league baseball teams to have never signed a player to a contract of more than $70 million in total value. The other three are the notoriously small-market Oakland A’s, Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cleveland Indians.

Their largest contract ever, six years and $68 million to Jose Abreu, was hardly without risk, given that there was no way to be certain how his skills would translate, but obviously offered the opportunity for large amounts of surplus value based on what was ultimately a highly correct notion that Abreu’s talents would command a much higher value if he had began his career in the U.S. When it comes to the Sox paying market value for proven talents in free agency, their spending ceiling is probably even lower.

The White Sox entered this offseason with a clear prerogative to try to round out a roster around a core entering its prime–which they have obvious recognized given subsequent trades that have made short-term talent additions–facing a historically deep market for out-

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Any corner outfielder acquisition the Sox make potentially improves two positions where the White Sox have sub-replacement incumbents, since it would both push Avisail Garcia out of full-time work in right field, but also push Garcia or Melky Cabrera over as a platoon partner for Adam LaRoche when there was no one significant in that role last season.

Now, in the aftermath of the big foursome of outfielders off the board, all of them agreeing to deals at or below their pre-free agency projections – Cespedes is weird because he has a very high average annual value but the years of commitment are way below expectation – but still beyond where any White Sox free agency contract has plateaued.

A charitable view of the Alex Gordon and and Yoenis Cespedes negotiations would offer that both seemed uniquely motivated to return to their original teams, but that offers no defense as to why they were never in on Justin Upton or Jason Heyward, both unusually young free agents.

Instead it was considered naive to even dream that the Sox would pursue Heyward due to price, despite him being inoculated against nearly every pitfall usually cited for why free agency is poisonous: 26 years-old, provides value in several ways, an even bet that his best year is ahead of him rather than behind him.

Is there any reason to think Gordon and Cespedes turned away superior offers from the White Sox to return to their old teams based on what was reported anywhere, based on any public stance they took, or most importantly, their history? Moreover, given their franchise history, to conclude that the White

Sox consistent and intentional avoidance of large investments in single free agents is not a significant factor in them being without a major free agent outfield addition, despite a historically deep crop and an extreme current need, is to choose hope over evidence.

This is admittedly taking more time than I would like to map out, but I want to be specific. This is not to cry foul over not getting Cespedes (he might of been the worst option of the group) or cast doubt on the chances for the Sox to build a competitor for 2016 (they still can and probably will), or even criticize the work Rick Hahn has done (he has a wonderful offseason and cemented my belief he’s a top-10 GM in the sport).

The point here is that the White Sox current state fits clearly fits into a pattern of behavior, or a philosophy. We can and should debate the merits of avoiding sinking massive dollars into single free agent targets, but I’m perplexed why we would pretend that aversion isn’t there, since they are going to duck going over $70 million on a free agent despite the most need and opportunity to do so than they have or will have for years.

Here’s a quick take on it: It’s bad. Not because free agency isn’t treacherous, not because free agents aren’t typically on the downside of their career, not because “overpaying” is basically required to close most deals, not because the combination of ownership’s strictness in budgeting and hesitation to eat bad money could make a slip-up at that level of pay potentially paralyzing for years. It’s because it closes an avenue for acquiring talent – in this case, elite talent – and any time a team closes an avenue to acquiring talent, they put themselves at a disadvantage that they need to make up for in other areas.

They can do it. The Sox can develop pitching better than the Royals and Tigers, they can keep their players healthier, and their front office has shown their ability to flip their talent with savvy to inexpensively fill holes throughout their lineup, but when they are routinely shutout from the immediate talent injections that can be bought at the upper tiers of free agent spending, the degree of difficulty gets that much more extreme.

I hope they can do it. It can be their badge of honor, but until then it is their burden.

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ICEHOGS

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At 6:01 of the second period, Iowa once again tied the game, but Rockford scored the final goal of the period with 1:07 remaining to regain the lead. Hinostroza was set up by Bryan Bickell as he showed patience waiting for Hinostroza on his right. At the last possible moment, Bickell slid the puck over leaving a mostly open net for Hinostroza’s seventh of the season.

Shy of the midway point of the third period, Iowa tied the game for the third time. A power play score by Gustav Olofsson at 7:35 put the score at 3-3. The score would hold through the remainder of the game and overtime, sending the contest to a shootout. The shootout would go to a fifth round before Iowa’s Michael Keranen would score, and Irving stopping Bickell to end the contest.

The following night both teams met again for the second game of the series in what would turn out to be another tight game.

Iowa’s defense played extremely strong, limiting Rockford’s chances throughout the first two periods, limiting the ‘Hogs to only 11 shots on goal after 40 minutes. Alternatively, the Wild were firing shots left and right, and put 22 shots on net through 40 minutes. Luckily for Rockford, Leighton was on point, stopping everything put in front of him.

Jeremy Smith was also playing strong for the Wild, not allowing the puck past him despite some great chances from Rockford.

Early in the third period, Rockford had their first prime scoring opportunity. As Hartman came in on a breakaway, he was pulled down and awarded a penalty shot. Hartman came in went from the forehand to the backhand, but Smith denied the shot with his blocker, keeping the game scoreless.

Five minutes into the third period, Rockford found themselves on the short end of the stick, with Kiril Gotovets getting called for holding – the fifth straight penalty against Rockford. The ‘Hogs and Leighton fought off the penalty, keeping the score at zeroes.

Rockford’s offense started to come alive, and they exceeded their first two period shot attempts in the third period alone.

With time waning in the contest, Rockford was awarded their first power play of the game, a roughing call against Tyler Graovac. 1:15 into the penalty, Dano fired a shot at net with McNeill screening. McNeill got his stick on the puck and redirected it five-hole under Smiths’ pads for the first goal of the game.

Iowa pulled Smith in the last minute, but were unable to tally the equalizing goal, giving Rockford the win, and earning three of four points on the weekend. Leighton also earned his 44th career AHL shutout, putting him one behind the all-time leader, Johnny Bower, at 45.

Rockford wraps up their eight game home stand with three games this week. The seventh game of the stand starts on Wednesday against the Charlotte Checkers with the final game on Friday against the Chicago Wolves.

Saturday, both teams get reacquainted with a game at the Allstate Arena with a 7 p.m. puck drop.

Rockford IceHogs forward Mark McNeill, called up to the Blackhawks Tuesday, redirects home the game-winning goal Saturday against the Iowa Wild. McNeill’s goal put his current point streak at six straight games, his longest of the season. Todd Reicher

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IceHogs goaltender Michael Leighton earned his 44th career shutout on Saturday as the IceHogs blanked the Wild 1-0. The shutout put Leighton one behind Johnny Bower for the career lead in AHL shutouts. Todd Reicher

IceHogs still rolling, take 3-of-4 points from Wild

By Todd Reicher

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he Rockford IceHogs continued their eight-game home stand this weekend hosting two straight games against the Iowa Wild.

Despite the Wild’s record, Iowa has been playing much better hockey as of late due in part to players returning from injury or being reassigned from the Minnesota Wild.

The first of two games took place on Friday, January 22 with the Wild winning in a

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Rockford got on the board first 6:47 into the game on a Mark McNeill tally. Marko Dano and Ryan Hartman were credited with the assists.

Just under six minutes later, Colton Beck knotted the game up at 1-1 with his third marker of the season.

After Iowa evened the score, Rockford would go on a four-minute power play when Dano took a double-minor high stick to the mouth from Brett Bulmer. The first half of the advantage was very lifeless as Rockford struggled to get

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the puck past center ice.

That all changed in the second half of the advantage when Vinnie Hinostroza carried the puck into the offensive zone with speed, flanked by Tanner Kero. Hinostroza slid the puck to Kero on his left and the rookie beat Leland Irving off his right side to put Rockford up 2-1.

An unfortunate turn of events occurred minutes later when IceHogs starting goaltender Mark Visentin was helped off the ice after an apparent injury. Visentin was sliding

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post-to-post to follow a sliding puck and fell down to the ice. Visentin was helped off by some players and trainer D.J. Jones, and was unable to put pressure on his leg. Michael Leighton came on in relief and did not allow a first period goal. After the game, the IceHogs recalled Mac Carruth from their ECHL affiliate Indy Fuel, signaling Visentin would be out for at least Saturday’s game.

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