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In Brief Free phones for the deaf on offer in Winnebago County

By Joseph Henchman and Jared Walczak, Senior Fellows

Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC), non-profit state distributor of telecommunications equipment for the hearing and speech impaired, are offering free amplified telephones to seniors living in Winnebago County.

Illinois residents can apply online at itactty.org or in person at 202 Market St. as well as the Center for Sight & Hearing at 8038 Macintosh Lane both in Rockford.

The XLC3.4 which is being offered provides talking caller ID, sound amplification and easy to use buttons.

ITAC has been providing equipment to people with hearing and speech impairments since 1988.

For more information about ITAC and its programs visit itactty.org.

This report shows the income, property and sales taxes, as well as federal income taxes, paid in Illinois and nearby states by a variety of different family types and income levels. Apostle Islands A total tax bill, as well as effective ta rates, are presented.

The typical Illinois family pays the third-highest effective tax rate in the region.

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Illinois has 3rd-highest global tax rate in Midwest Boone County: Water

Effective federal + state + local tax rate, 4-person family earning (Illinois median) testing$83,546 Open House

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WI 19.2%

MI Inside this issue17.4% IA 19.1% IL 17.9%

IN 16.5%

MO KY 17.7% Illinois taxpayers face high burden 17.8%

The Boone County Health Department will be having an informational Open House as well as reduced rates for the testing of water samples for nitrates and coliform bacteria during National Groundwater Awareness Week March 8-14.

The Open House will be held at the Boone County Health Department, 1204 Logan Avenue, Belvidere on Thursday, March 12 from 4-6 p.m.

Those attending the open house can participate in drawings to win a free analysis of their well water and also pick up water testing kits to use themselves.

The Health Department is also offering reduced rates for well water testing for private well owners during the entire month of March with prices reduced to $35 from $45 normally.

For more information on water testing call 815-433-2951 ext. 2 or email info@ boonehealth.org.

Effective globa Midwest tax rate state Wisconsin 19.2% Iowa 19.1% 17.9% Illinois 17.8% Kentucky 17.7% Missouri GiGi’s Down syndrome Michigan fundraiser, March 21 17.4% GiGi’s Playhouse hosts heir ‘i have a Voice” fundraiser on March 21 at 6 p.m.

16.5% Indiana at Giovanni’s Restaurant & Convention

Center to celebrate the achievements of people of all ages with Down Syndrome.

Local news anchor Whitney Martin will be the emcee of the event and it will Page 4 feature Robert Pio Hajjar, a national speaker with Down syndrome.

The Gala will include a sit-down dinner, performances by GiGi’s cheerleading troupe, silent as well as live auctions and dancing to the music of “Prime Time” with a special Source: Tax Foundation appearance by Harlan Jefferson.

Note: All calculations are made for the 2015 tax year and reflect state statutes as of Jan. 1, 2015, for Iowa, which dueseveral to data availabilit GiGi’s except Playhouse provides offers education and therapeutic programs to reflects the 2014 tax year. Income-tax calculations assume an equal split of income betweenpeople spouses, income was earned in the state of filin withallDown syndrome and their families at no charge. no estimated tax payments were made in advance, and no interest or penalties. Sales-tax liability estimates include average local sales taxes and These programs help people with Down and gain use average estimates from national Consumer Expenditure Survey and American Communityconfidence SurveySyndrome datawhile fromlearn 2013,skills the most recent year avail supplying them with a strong acceptance.

Property-tax liability estimates are based on Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy estimates by feeling income oflevel and adjusted by U.S. Census Bu To purchase tickets, tables or tax collection information by state. sponsorships for the Gala visit gigisplayhouse.org/rockford/gala or call 815-654-7529.

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Special Report | Illinois Policy Institute

Alexis and Henry

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Report by Joseph Henchman & Jared Walczak

erage sales and property taxes, and federal taxes.

The median Illinois family of four is currently Illinois Policy Institute paying a 17.9 percent ETR, outpaced only by Story by Shane Nicholson families in Wisconsin and Iowa.

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Illinoisans pay high taxes compared to other Midwest families

By Joseph Henchman and Jared Walczak, Senior Fellows

Median family in Illinois

By Joseph Henchman and Jared Walczak, Senior Fellows

Illinois has 3rd-highest global tax rate in Midwest MI 17.4%

WI 19.2%

IA 19.1%

IL IA 19.1% 17.9% MO 17.7%

MI 17.4%

IN 16.5%

IL 17.9%

MO 17.7%

IN 16.5%

KY 17.8%

KY 17.8%

state Wisconsin Midwest state Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Kentucky Illinois Missouri Kentucky Michigan Missouri Indiana Michigan Indiana

tax rate 19.2% Effective global tax19.1% rate 19.2% 17.9% 19.1% 17.8% 17.9% 17.7% 17.8% 17.4% 17.7% 16.5% Ashley and 17.4% 16.5%

Ben

Ashley and Ben

Children 1 Married couple, median 2-earner household in Illinois

Income $89,732 Federal Total tax Effective tax rate

Exemptions 3

IN

WI

$2,592

$4,292

$2,204

$1,688

$1,454

George and $1,454 Luciana

Filing status Exemptions Filing status $2,985 WI Married filing Married filing 3$4,292 jointly jointly $3,864 $1,959 Deduction Children Children 14% $3,864 $1,959 $1,625 1 MO 0 Midwest rank, ETR* $4,495 Income Married, top 1%$1,815Income in Illinois 3rd $89,732 $413,378

$1,815

$2,072

$1,216

Federal $2,072

Deduction 14% Midwest rank, ETR* 3rd

$8,853 9.9%

Total tax $2,282 Effective tax rate

$6,483

$2,985

Exemptions $8,731 2

$1,625 Deduction

12% $7,447

$3,126 $1,573

IA

$4,494 $1,823

IN

$2,846 $2,367

Married, Married top couple, 1% $4,609 $1,562 median 2-earner inWIIllinois household in Illinois

8.9%

8.9%

Children 17.7% 0

$7,225

$95,696 $7,225 23.1%

median income 9.0% aged 65+ in Illinois

8.6%

$38,304 17.8% Federal 8.6% Total17.4% tax Effective tax rate

$5,600 $10,283 $40,060 9.7% $7,269 $6,911 $27,755

6.7%

Retired, Married,married, top 1% in Illinois aged 65+ in $6,653Illinois $36,852 8.9%

$4,797 $12,222 10.6% median$43,724 income

$4,277 $2,104 $1,745 $8,126

9.1%

18.9%

$23,738 $6,461

KY

Federal Federal $4,482 $1,949 $1,306 $7,736

8.6%

18.5%

$22,826 $5,986 $4,978 $33,790 8.2%

MI

$3,304 $2,226 $2,451 $7,980

$17,229 $6,836 $9,344 $33,408 8.1%

ETR*, ETR*,

16.5% 19.2% Exemptions 2

17.7% Deduction Standard

Midwest rank, ETR* 17.8% 6th

17.4%

$0 0.0%

ETR*,

jointly jointly $0

$896 $1,439 $2,334 6.1%

6.1%

5.9%

5.9%

6.3%

6.3%

8.4%

8.4%m

8.2%

8.2%

9.2%

9.2%

9.2%

9.2%

Deduction Deduction Children 32.8% Children $148 $1,038 $1,072 $2,258 Standard 12% 00 29.9% $359 $1,347 $720 $2,427 Midwest Midwest rank, rank, ETR* ETR* Income Income 33.7% $1,050 $889 $1,274 thth $3,213 64 $38,304 $413,378 32.1%

$1,233 $1,197

$694

$3,124

Federal Federal 31.3% $1,878 $1,109 $519 $3,507 Total Total tax tax $0 $95,696 31.2% $1,288 $1,267 $974 $3,529 Effective Effective tax tax rate rate 0.0% 23.1%

*Effective tax rate

ETR*,

19.1%

ETR*,

MO

Total $95,696 $8,853 Total tax tax 8.9% 18.8% Effective 9.9% Effective tax tax rate rate 23.1%

$7,447

Filing status 19.2%filing Married jointly

$2,282

$15,342 $4,832 $13,801 $33,975 8.2% 31.4%

Deduction Deduction Children Children $2,697 $9,015 10.0% 19.9% 12% 14% $24,177 01 $1,813 $7,025 7.8% 17.7% Midwest Midwest$13,575 rank, ETR* rank, ETR* Income Income $3,206 $9,376 10.4% 20.3%thrd $26,704 43 $413,378 $89,732

Albert and 10.5% Rebecca

16.5%

10.5%

17.9%

ETR*, federal + ETR*, federal + George Albert and and Filing status statusSales Exemptions Exemptions Income Property Total state + state + state + stateFiling + tax tax local local local tax local tax Luciana Rebecca Married Married filing filing 22

23

19.1%

7.8%

$8,731

19.1%

Income Retired, married, 9.0% $7,525

ETR*, federal + Filing Filing status status Exemptions Income Sales Property Total state + Sales Property Total state +Exemptions tax tax tax local local tax tax tax tax

Married filing filing Married jointly jointly $3,620 $8,319 9.3%

10.3%

$6,483

Midwest rank, ETR* $1,216 4th

$7,525

ETR*, feder + state + local

ETR*, federal ETR*, state + + state $7,649 9.2% local + local

7.8%

*Effective ETR*, tax rate

IL

ETR*, state + local

$1,698 $2,511 $8,619 IA IN $4,410 $2,592 $2,204 $1,688

MO

George and AshleyIncome Luciana Ben tax

Total tax

17.9% 10.3%

*Effective tax rate

Filing status Married filing jointly

Property tax

$7,319 8.8%

$7,649 $8,619 9.2% IL IA $2,814$4,410 $1,465 $1,698$3,370 $2,511

Married couple, KY Source: Tax Foundation median 2-earner Note: All calculations are made for the 2015 tax year and reflect state statutes as of Jan. 1, 2015, except for Iowa, which due to data availability, $4,495 KY household in Illinois Source: Tax Foundation reflects the 2014 tax year. Income-tax calculations assume an equal split of income between spouses, all income was earned in the state of filing, Note: All calculations are made for the 2015 tax year and reflect state statutes as of Jan. 1, 2015, except for Iowa, which due to data availability, no estimatedreflects tax payments made in advance, and no assume interestanorequal penalties. liabilityspouses, estimates includewas average and the 2014 were tax year.

Income-tax calculations split ofSales-tax income between all income earnedlocal in thesales statetaxes of filing, Federal $2,871 MI use average noestimates national Consumer Survey and American Surveyestimates data frominclude 2013,average the most year and available. estimatedfrom tax payments were made Expenditure in advance, and no interest or penalties.Community Sales-tax liability localrecent sales taxes Total tax $8,853 $2,871 MI Property-taxuse liability estimates based on Institute Taxation and Economic PolicyCommunity estimatesSurvey by income level2013, and adjusted

by U.S.year Census Bureau average estimatesarefrom national ConsumeronExpenditure Survey and American data from the most recent available.

Effective tax rate 9.9% estimates are based on Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy estimates by income level and adjusted by U.S. Census Bureau tax collectionProperty-tax informationliability by state. tax collection information by state.

Federal Total tax Effective tax rate

Sales Total Income Property IL tax $2,814 tax $1,465 tax $3,370tax

Effective federal + state + local tax rate, 4-person familyMidwest earning $83,546 (Illinois median) Effective global

Midwest

rank, ETR* Income Federal 3rd $83,546 $7,319 Total tax Effective tax rate 8.8%

Sales tax

Income tax

Effective federal + state + local tax rate, 4-person family earning $83,546 (Illinois median)

WI 19.2%

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The typical Illinois family the third-highest effective tax rate in the region.

Illinois has 3rdpays -highest global tax rate in Midwest

Exemptions 4

Filing status Married filing jointly

ETR*, ETR*,

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Sara

Children 1

Federal Total tax Effective tax rate

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eral tax ctive tax rate

ptions ty Total tax 3

Exemptions 3 Deduction 14% Midwest rank, ETR* 3rd

10.0%

ETR*, federal + state + local

Income tax

Sales tax

Property tax

Total tax

ETR*, state + local

ETR*, federal + state + local

IL

$108

$559

$820

$1,486

9.3%

-11.4%

$1,162

$852

$1,244

$3,257

9.8%

18.8%

IA

-$228

$647

$611

$1,030

6.5%

-14.3%

$1,294

$987

$927

$3,208

9.7%

18.6%

IN

$146

$840

$411

$1,397

8.8%

-12.0%

$1,060

$1,281

$623

$2,963

8.9%

17.9%

Exemptions Exemptions

18.5%Luciana

George AlbertAshley and and andFiling status and and Filing status Filing status Filing status Exemptions AlbertGeorge Exemptions Exemptions Exemptions $1,149 7.2% -13.5% $1,233 $8452 Luciana Married Luciana Rebecca Rebecca Ben Married filing Married filing 2 Married filing 2 filing 3

George Ashley and

Filing status Exemptions $726 WI Luciana Ben -$132Married filing$555 32 jointly

$136

MO

Married, Married couple, top 1% median 2-earner in Illinois KY household in Illinois$1

Deduction Children 14% 12% $747 10 Midwest rank, ETR* Income $413,378 $89,732 $692 34rdth

Total tax $139

$8,853 $95,696 $790

Effective tax rate

9.9% 23.1%

*Effective tax rate

9.1%

6 $7,736

8.6%

18.5% KY

$22,826 $4,482 $1,949 $5,986 Federal $1,306 $4,978 $33,790 $7,736 8.6% 8.2%

8.9%

18.8% MI

$17,229 $3,304 $2,226 $6,836 $9,344 $2,451 $33,408 $7,980 8.9% 8.1%

Total tax Effective tax rate

*Effective tax rate

ETR*,

jointly jointly jointly jointly DeductionDeduction DeductionDeduction Children Children Children Children Standard 12% 14% Standard $395 $1,278 0 8.0% -12.7% $1,342 $1,112% 39 1 0 0 Midwest Midwest Midwest Midwest rank, ETR* rank, ETR* Retired, married, Married Married, top 1%Income Incomerank, ETR* rank, ETR* Retired, Married, married, top 1% couple,Income Income rd th median 2-earner$413,378 median income median income in Illinois $38,304 $413,378 6th in Illinois 4th 3 4 6 $89,732 $38,304 $296 aged 65+ 6.2% -14.5%aged 65+ in $1,587 $1,055 household in Illinois in$989 Illinois Illinois Federal Federal

$555

$8,853 Total tax Total tax $0 $1,484 9.3%$95,696 -11.4% Effective rate 9.9% Effective tax rate tax23.1% 0.0%

ETR*,

ETR*,

Federal Federal Total tax $0 Total tax$1,237 Effective rate Effective tax rate tax0.0%

ETR*,

18.5% 31.3%

$4,482 $22,826 $1,878 $5,986 $1,109 $1,949 $4,978 $519 $1,306 $33,790 $3,507 $7,736 9.2% 8.2% KY

$95,696 18.8% 31.2% $17,229 $1,288 MI 23.1%

$3,304 $6,836 $1,267 $2,226 $9,344 $974 $2,451 $33,408 $3,529 $7,980 9.2% 8.1%

23.1%

ETR*,

Federal 8.6% 18.5% 31.3% 9.2% $1,878 $22,826 $1,109 $5,986 $519 $4,978 $3,507 $33,790 9.2% 8.2% 9.2% Total tax Effective tax rate

$0 0.0%

8.9% 1% 31.2% 9.2% 18.8% $1,288 $17,229 $1,267 $6,836 $974 $9,344 $3,529 $33,408 9.2% 8.9.2%

*Effective tax rate

ETR*,

Albert and and Ashley

George and

jointly jointly

$600

Children Children

$3,080 01

Income Income Retired, Marriedmarried, couple, median 2-earner income $38,304 $89,732 $449 household aged 65+ in Illinois in $3,091 Illinois

$842

Deduction Deduction Standard 14% 9.3%

18.2%

Midwest Midwest rank, rank, ETR* ETR* thrd 6 3 9.3%

18.3%

$0 $8,853 9.9%

18.9%

Married, top 1% in Illinois

Total Total tax tax $3,284

Effective Effective tax tax rate rate 0.0% 9.9%

Filing stat Married filin jointly

Children 0

Income $413,378 Federal Total tax Effective tax r

ETR*, ETR*, ETR*, federal ETR*, federal++ Income Income Sales Property Total state ++ state state++ Sales Property Total state tax tax tax tax local local local local tax tax tax tax

Income Sales Property Total tax tax tax tax

$3,126 $0 $1,573 $896 $1,439 $3,620 $2,334 $8,319 6.1% 9.3% 19.1% 6.1%

$15,342 $4,832 $13,801 $33,9

$4,494 $148 $1,038 $1,823 $1,072 $2,697 $2,258 $9,015 5.9% 10.0%

5.9% 19.9%

$24,177 $5,600 $10,283 $40,06

$2,846 $359 $1,347 $2,367 $1,813 $720 $2,427 $7,025 6.3% 7.8%

6.3% 17.7%

$13,575 $7,269 $6,911 $27,75

$1,050 $4,609 $1,562 $889 $1,274 $3,206 $3,213 $9,376 8.4% 10.4%

20.3% 8.4%

$26,704 $4,797 $12,222 $43,72

$1,233 $4,277 $1,197 $2,104 $1,745 $694 $3,124 $8,126 8.2% 9.1%

8.2% 18.9%

$23,738 $6,461 $6,653 $36,85

31.3%KY

$1,878 $4,482 $1,109 $1,949 $1,306 $519 $3,507 $7,736 9.2% 8.6%

9.2% 18.5%

$22,826 $5,986 $4,978 $33,79

31.2%MI

$1,288 $3,304 $1,267 $2,226 $2,451 $974 $3,529 $7,980 9.2% 8.9%

9.2% 18.8%

$17,229 $6,836 $9,344 $33,40

ETR*,

*Effective tax rate

ETR*,

Filing Filing status status

$1,101Rebecca $3,1Married 80 filing 9.6%23 Ben Married filing

Federal Federal $95,696 $1,205

ETR*, + federal + ETR*, + federal + ETR*, federal + ETR*, ETR*, federal Albert and federal FilingTotalstatus Exemptions Income Property stateIncome + status Sales Property Sales Total + state Total + state Income Income Property state + Exemptions state + state++Filing Sales Property Sales Property state++ state + Total state Total state tax tax tax tax local local tax tax tax tax tax tax tax tax local local local local local localtax local local tax tax tax tax tax Rebecca Married filing Married filing 2 2 jointly $1,573 19.1% $3,126 $4,832 $1,573 $13,801 $3,620 jointly $33,975 $8,319 8.2% 9.3% 19.1% 31.4% $15,342 $4,832 $896 $13,801 $1,439 $3,620 $33,975 $2,334 $8,319 8.2% 6.1% 9.3% 31.4% 6.1% 19.1% $0 $15,342 $896 $4,832 $1,439 $13,801 $2,334 $33,975 6.1% 8.2% 6.1% 31.4%IL IL$0 $3,126 IL $15,342 Deduction Deduction Children $2,697 177 $5,600 $10,283 19.9% $24, $4,494 177 $1,823 $5,600 $10,283 $2,697Children $40,060 $9,015 10.0% 9.7% 32.8% 19.9%12%$24, $148 177 $4,494 $1,038 $5,600 $1,823 $10,283 $1,072 $40,060 $2,258 $9,015 5.9% 9.7% 10.0% 32.8% 5.9% 19.9% $148 $24, $1,038 $1,072 $2,258 $40,060 5.9% 9.7% 5.9% 32.8%IA IA IA Standard 0 0 IN IN IN 7.8% 17.7% $13,575 $2,846 $2,367 $7,269 $1,813 $6,911 $27,755 $7,025 6.7% 7.8% 29.9% 17.7% $13,575 $359 $2,846 $1,347 $7,269 $2,367 $6,911 $720 $1,813 $27,755 $2,427 $7,025 6.3% 6.7% 29.9% 6.3% 17.7%$359 $13,575 $1,347 $7,269 $720 $6,911 $2,427 $27,755 6.3% 6.7% 6.3% 29.9% Midwest Midwest rank, ETR* rank, ETR* Income Income Married, top 1% Retired, married, $3,206 $9,376 20.3% $26,704 $4,609 $1,562 $4,797 $12,222 $3,206 $43,724 $9,376 10.6% 10.4% 20.3% 33.7% th $26,704 $1,050 $4,609 $4,797 $889 $1,562 $12,222 $1,274 $43,724 $3,213income 10.6% 8.4% 10.4% 33.7% 8.4% 20.3% $1,050 $26,704 $889 $4,797 $1,274 $12,222 $3,213 $43,724 8.4% 10.6% 8.4% 33.7% WI WI WI median in Illinois 4 6th $413,378 $38,304 aged 65+ in $1,745 % 18.9% $4,277 $6,461 $2,104 $6,653 $1,745 $36,852 $8,126 8.9% 9.1% 18.9% 32.1% $23,738 $1,233 $4,277 $6,461 $1,197 $2,104 $6,653 $694 $36,852 $3,124 $8,126 8.9% 8.2% 9.1% 32.

8.2% 1% 18.9% $1,233 $23,738 $1,197 $6,461 $694 $6,653 $3,124 $36,852 8.2% 8.9% 8.2% 32.1MO MO MO $23,738 Illinois

5 $8,126

1 $7,980

$2,961 8.9%

ETR*, state + local

7.8%

3

Federal Total tax Effective tax rate

-$3,305 -20.7%

Total tax

3 $7,025 west ETR*

6d $9,376 10.4%

Midwest rank, ETR* 2nd

Income $33,113

Median single female in Illinois

Property tax

GeorgeIncome andSales tax Luciana tax

0 $8,319 9.3%

ction 7 $9,015 %

Deduction Standard

Children 0

Sales tax

MI

ETR*, ETR*, federal + state + state + local local

Deduction Standard

Income tax

Federal

$8,853 9.9%

Exemptions 1

Filing status Single

Tasha

Midwest rank, ETR* 1st (tied)

Income $15,930

Single mother, at poverty line for 2-person household in Illinois

Exemptions 2

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State

Bring back legislative scholarships? Proposal faces serious questions from both sides

By Mark Fitton

Illinois News Network

SPRINGFIELD — Some Chicago-area legislators want to revive a program that let state lawmakers send folks to college tuition-free.

Given abuses of a previous program and the state’s sorry fiscal condition, the measure faces an uphill battle.

State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, sponsors the proposal, House Bill 1397. It would allow each state senator and representative to annually award four one-year scholarships and two four-year scholarships.

Illinois previous incarnation of legislator-awarded scholarships died in an inglorious death. While many, perhaps most, legislators handled tuition waivers carefully others did not.

That old program had one requirement: recipients had to live in the legislator’s district, but even that sometimes was ignored.

Dozens of scholarships went to students outside awarding legislators’ districts or to the children of relatives, political friends, campaign donors and lobbyists — often without apparent

regard for financial need or academic achievement.

When then-Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill in June 2012 ending the program, his office estimated the program was costing state universities about $13.5 million a year.

State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, a cosponsor of the new bill, says the intent of the original program was noble, and for “those of us who did use it correctly, it worked very well.”

Mayfield said the new program is also intended to help students who otherwise would not be able to afford college, but it has safeguards built in.

For instance, it includes a bi-partisan nominating committee and a provision that would require legislators who knowingly break the rules to personally reimburse the state for the full cost of the waiver.

Several legislators the Illinois News Network spoke to said that while the sponsors intents might be admirable, it’s just not the right time.

“I think this would be terribly unwise,” said state Sen. Kyle McCarter, R-Lebanon.

McCarter said he chose not to participate in the earlier program even before it was killed because it raised the specter of conflict of interest.

Even with additional safeguards in place, McCarter asked how could a legislator now vote to fund such a program now rather than direct available money to those citizens most in need of help.

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, agreed.

Given the past events, “it’s probably something better off left dead,” he said. And because universities were not reimbursed by the state for educating the tuition-free students, the program amounted to an unfunded mandate, he added.

“The budget is bad, and we just can’t afford to start new programs,” said state Rep. Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton.

And, she said, “We need to keep our scholarship programs completely separate from any

political dealings.”

Said state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, “With the way the budget is going right now and the loss of a lot revenue … I don’t believe this would be the best time to reinstate those scholarships.”

Smiddy said he admired the sponsors’ intent, but Illinois needs to get on sound fiscal ground before it can consider the idea.

Elected officials directly granting scholarships will always raise questions, said Kent Redfield, emeritus professor of political science at the University of Illinois at Springfield.

“The idea has not gotten any better since we abolished it, and certainly the budget situation makes it less attractive,” Redfield said.

Mayfield acknowledged the bill had little chance of passing this session but said legislators still need to talk about it.

“I don’t think we should penalize those students who did everything they were supposed to do, who did everything correctly and just really wanted an opportunity to go to school,” she said. ilnews.org

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Private School Tour 2015

Lutheran a good choice for students From Rockford Lutheran Academy

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t is good to have choices. Some choices are formative for our future; where we choose to live, or what school is best for our child. Rockford Lutheran School has been a top-notch choice for families choosing a high school since 1965. Today Lutheran is a school of choice for 3 year olds to high school seniors earning college credit.

Once a student is committed to become a part of the Lutheran Family a whole world of choices opens up.

Experience with the Arts, Activities and Athletics enriches a student’s life. Choosing a college prep program has an impact on the plans a family makes for the future. High expectations and high standards are the hallmark of our school.

Every student is encouraged to try out a variety of teams, groups and clubs that will help to identify the skills and talents that God has given each individual.

Our Faculty and Staff have made a choice to serve in a Christian school so that they may have a common Christian understanding as the foundation of the relationships they build with students and their parents.

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neighbors and friends about the program and the people of RLS. Visit us during the school day where you can truly understand the environment that will be home for your students.

Plan to attend a concert or play; make room on your calendar for a game. This is where you will begin to understand the heart of those who have chosen to become part of our caring Christian community.

As you make a choice about the future home of your student reflect on the core values of Rockford Lutheran: Christ Centered: Our faith and trust in God and His Grace serves as the foundation of our ministry and is reflected in our teaching, relationships, and service.

Excellence: We strive for excellence in education and promote our God given potential.

Service: We inspire students to serve others reflecting Christ in our lives.

Harmony: Diversity brings strength to our Lutheran family. All people are valued and welcomed.

Get to know us on social media: facebook. com/rockfordlutheranschool; or our web page rockfordlutheran.org.

‘RLA is more than a place where my children obtain a higher level of education, but rather has become our extended family.

It’s a place where my children feel loved by amazing teachers, staff members and families that influence them daily. It’s a place where they can embrace their faith and sing of the love our God has for them. Our son, Greyson was entering preschool this year and the anticipation of the change made him very apprehensive for his first year of school. Mr. Rottmann and Miss Dimond on separate occasions took time out of their schedules preparing our family for the change and it dramatically changed Greyson’s perception of school. Every chance Greyson gets he wraps his little arms around Mr. Rottmann and gives him a big bear hug. Our family was embraced by many and the decision became very clear that RLA is our home.’

–Lindsay Yowell

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Let’s get right to it shall we? You were in a bunch of really cool rock bands in the Rockford Il. area back in the ‘80s but the one that stands out to me was called Puppet. Tell us a little bit about that band and the members if you would.

I would say I was blessed to have been put in contact with some very good people. Aside from Puppet there was Skyway Blue and a short bit in Violet Race.

Puppet members were Michael Banks, Rob Bradley, Dave Hermanson, Jeff Fasula and Mark Dahlgren. Mark was basically the leader and really taught me everything I could learn about the presentation of a band to much of the business sense. I truly respect him and am grateful to him.

I will admit there was quite a bit of coming and going as far as members in the group. There were also your typical problems that groups deal with but being uncompromising in what we intend to present helped us get where we did. There was also Paul Javurek, Doug Lanham, and Pete Luce .

It seemed like you guys played constantly.

Whose idea was it to paint your faces like happy mimes?

The make-up was a process and I have the pics to prove it. (laughs) We weren’t using the white all over the face at first but started with somewhat “harlequinish” accents around eyes and mouth. I have recollection of discussing this at a practice session but it was initially “poo pooed”. I remember mentioning Kiss and that may have been why it was shot down at first. I thought we could do something a bit different though the materials would be very similar.

During that time period Beloit, Wisconsin was the party capital of northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin because of the 18 year old drinking age. Where was your favorite club to play at north of the border?

My hangout was Mainstreet USA which became City Limits. I didn’t mind Prime Time but it didn’t have the atmosphere of Mainstreet.

Puppet played both of those places as well as

what was Sgt. Pepper’s but I can’t recall what it was called then. As far as hanging out and having a drink goes I liked Hanson’s in Beloit.

There was another “sit down and have a drink” place up there that consistently had quarter beer night on Sundays and I had way too much fun there. In fact, so much that I cannot recall what the name is. (laughs).

Any good stories from the Beloit days that don’t involve wet t-shirts or mud wrestling?

My memories of those days are many and there were some great bands that came through Beloit back in the day. I had this idea that somehow, someday I could do what they were doing and perhaps even a bit better in some cases.

Sometimes people ask me how it is that I am still playing out and I say “I’m pretending to be young and stay that way. This is a ‘disease’ and it doesn’t get better so I’m going with the flow”.

In a previous conversation you told me that the Beatles were a huge influence on you musically growing up. This leads me to one of your current projects, “Meet the Beetles” (Beetles tribute band). Does it surprise you that there is still a huge demand for Beetles music?

John Lennon said once that he saw Elvis in a movie and all the girls were just screaming and decided that it was a good job. I love a band that can truly sing and for me the Beatles were the ultimate influence as that goes. No surprises to me about the Beatles themselves at all. The music is timeless Dave Grohl once said the Beatles are always going to be THE most important rock band. What does surprise me is the young kids absolutely consumed and pursuant of anything Beatles. Meet the Beetles has brought me friends and fans from all over the world. Literally. I don’t understand the draw to me because of who I PORTRAY. But it is very humbling and I feel so honored to do this. We travel quite a bit and I love that. Very nice theater and festival gigs with an occasional club appearance.

I understand that you and your son have a new project in the works. Are you guys plan-

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guitarist Scott Carlson

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ning on playing out anytime soon?

Yes that is in its infancy but we are going to have fun. We are still on the lookout for a good rat a tat drummer and are not closed to the idea of a good keys player as well. I have two boys especially gifted in music. One has written choral pieces performed by Boylan High’s choir and the Elmhurst College chorus and he is just a monster musician. Give him half an hour with and instrument and I swear he can figure his way around it. The other is going to be involved in this new project and plays rings around me on guitar. They are far better than me.

Favorite local Rockford area band past or present (not including any that you have played in)?

Cheap Trick, Right Mind, Ript, Solstice.

Rickenbacker or Epiphone guitars?

Not possible to choose here. People will lean

toward Rickenbacker because of the classic Beatle pics but the Casino has it’s own sound to.

“Abbey Road” or the White Album”?

I have performed the whole Abbey album and it is incredibly challenging so I lean in that direction but he White Album is far more diverse for listening pleasure.

Capri Pizza or Uncle Nick’s Gyros?

Nick’s, a mainstay late at night. Pizza raises my blood sugar drastically though I love it.

What’s next for Scott Carlson?

Well I want to get this project off the ground with my son Jordan and then I want to record songs I have always loved and never got to play live for posterity’s sake. If I have any. Then I want to get to going through what I have written, develop it more with musical friends and record that. And as always there are never enough gigs.

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Tube Talk

Midseason madness

By Paul Hendrickson Television Columnist

It’s been a sad week for fans of shows like “Sleepy Hollow,” “Downton Abbey” and “How to Get Away With Murder,” all of which recently aired season finales.

But when one season ends another begins, which means new shows and a lot of old favorites will be returning with all new midseason episodes.

Season two of BBC America’s gut wrenching mystery “Broadchurch” will explore the aftermath — and court case — surrounding the murder of young Danny Lattimer, which last season unearthed devastating secrets and shattered lives in the small English seaside town of Broadchurch.

The cast, led by former “Doctor Who” star David Tennant as Detective Inspector Alec Hardy and Olivia Coleman as Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller, is joined by a few new faces this year, including Eve Myles, best known as Gwen Cooper on the “Doctor Who” spinoff “Torchwood,” and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who you’ll probably recognize from “Without A Trace,” only here she’ll get to use her real-life British accent.

If you’ve only seen FOX’s American remake, “Gracepoint” (and also starring Tennant), don’t let that stop you from getting drawn into the far better “Broadchurch.”

You can get up to speed by watching a four minute season one recap on the BBC website: bbcamerica.com/broadchurch/videos/season-1-recap-video/.

Do you prefer something a little lighter, but full of historic information and a different cast each week? Tune into TLC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” and watch celebrities discover their family histories.

Sure, they have a cadre of real-life genealogists and historians helping research their ancestors,

Literary Hook Winter’s Favor

By Chris Swanberg When the world is a black and white photo, and all the trees are defined like bare bones, and the snow-ladened pine makes a grotto, the winter whipping wind whimpers and moans, when we rest inside near hear ths unencumbered.

We kindle the fire, turn inward desire to things long forgotten, now remembered.

And if we ask what this day might require, the answer may be sublime or serene.

A closet or book, a movie or nook, a project put off, some silver to clean, perhaps something quite delicious to cook.

You must find something so good to savor if you want stay in winter’s favor.

but “Who Do You Think You Are?” proves that every family tree is bound to have at least one fascinating or controversial character hidden somewhere in its branches.

In the one episode “Rizzoli & Isles” star Angie Harmon — who knew her mother’s family was Greek through-and-through but had no idea where her father’s family came from — discovers that one ancestor survived a horrific event she’d learned about in history class. In another episode “Will & Grace’s” Sean Hayes gains insight into a behavior pattern that has plagued several generations of his family.

Other celebrities exploring their ancestry this season include: Julie Chen, Josh Groban, Tony Goldwyn, American Ferrera, Bill Paxton, and Melissa Etheridge.

Speaking of families, one of the most dysfunctional —and perhaps over-lovingly — families is back for a third season of “Bates Motel.”

How far down the (no doubt taxidermied) rabbit hole will Norman fall this year?

Since the show’s brilliant premier, young Norman (Freddie Highmore, “Finding Neverland”) has inched closer and closer to becoming the creepy killer we all remember from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho.

His devolution likely won’t be complete as long as his mother Norma (Vera Farmiga, Oscar nominee for “Up In The Air”) is still alive.

But “Bates Motel” is one case where knowing how it all ends only makes the journey that much more fascinating.

All three of these shows might not appeal to you, but I’m betting at least one does.

Programming notes:

“Broadchurch” returns Wednesday, March 4 at 9:00 PM CT on BBC America.

“Who Do You Think You Are?” returns Sunday, March 8 at 9:00 PM CT on TLC. “Bates Motel” returns Monday, March 9 at 8:00 PM CT on A&E.

Charcoal Snow

By Cleo Johnson Snow fell slowly, softly, not in a hurry Ten inches on open fields, lawns, naked trees On cars, roads, and highways all around town Quite deep, had to be shoveled, piled and shaped By cars, trucks, and people with hand shovels Beside roadways, parklands, and sidewalks Before long white fluffy cottonlike roadside pillows Turned charcoal as did the cars and some of the buildings, Sidewalks, lawns and other outdoor figures Four wheelers continued to spew engine darkness, Fill our air with charcoal, turn our pristine snow blankets Our beautiful trees all around town Into ghastly charcoal snow humps and sticks

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Drafts & Fare

First Friday opening for Olive Oil Experience

By Nate Johnson Columnist

As if there isn’t enough to do in the River District on First Fridays, the Olive Oil Experience is officially celebrating their downtown location’s grand opening this Friday in a big way.

From 7-9 p.m. they will be hosting the party of the night at 328 E. State St. featuring samplings of their high-quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars, artisan chocolates from Melanie’s Country Confections, beer tastings from Rockford Brewing Company and live music by the Lone Canary.

Opening their first location at 6340 E. Riverside Blvd. in September of 2011, owners Charles and Brandi Ducharme quickly carved out a niche offering a wide array of gourmet items for local food-lovers. Besides their selection of over 50 extra virgin olive oils and balsamics from across the world, the shelves at both locations are filled with pastas, salsas, hot sauces and a menagerie of spices that will satisfy any palate.

The Ducharmes got their toes wet downtown by hosting a booth at Rockford City Market during the latter half of the 2014 season, and the downtown location opened on November 28, just in time for one of Rockford’s biggest nights out.

“We opened on Black Friday, just in time for Stroll on State, which was amazing for us,” said Charles.

“We really like the direction downtown Rockford is headed with new businesses opening and all the events happening.”

The store’s current plan is to continue to focus on their olive oil and vinegars with an eye open for new unique artisan gourmet products and are hoping to be a full-time vendor at City Market this year.

If you’re out and about for First Friday, be sure to set aside some time to enjoy some of the city’s finest treats, listen to live music and wish Charles and Brandi continued success with both locations!

To pay the Experience a virtual visit, go to theoliveoilexperience.com or facebook.com/ theoliveoilexperiencerkfd.

For a full list of First Friday events, check out facebook.com/FirstFridaysRockford.

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Commentary

‘Selma’ message impacts on Rockford residents

By Jane Hayes WEE-REACT

T Walker setting dangerous sexual assault precedent

By Shane Nicholson Managing Editor

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uried in Scott Walker’s proposed budget for the state of Wisconsin, which calls for over $300 million in cuts to higher education, is a small note of massive consequence.

The Republican governor would like schools to cease the reporting sexual assaults on college campuses.

Yes, you read that right.

Here’s the passage in its entirety:

25. DELETE LANGUAGE RELATED TO SEXUAL ASSAULT INFORMATION AND REPORTING Delete the requirement that the Board direct each institution and college campus to incorporate oral and written or electronic information on sexual assault in its orientation program for newly entering students and to supply all students enrolled in the institution or college campus with the same information in either printed or electronic form.

Delete the requirement that the Board of Regents submit an annual report to the Legislature regarding the methods used to comply with the above requirement.

Delete the requirement that any person employed at an institution who witnesses a sexual assault on campus or receives a report from a student enrolled in the institution that the student has been sexually assaulted report the assault to the dean of students. Delete the requirement that each institution report annually to the Department of Justice (DOJ) statistics on sexual assaults and on sexual assaults committed by acquaintances of the victims that occurred on the campus of that institution in the previous years, and that DOJ include those statistics in appropriate crime reports.

And it’s not as if Walker goes on to propose a new system for the reporting of sexual assaults at Wisconsin colleges, he just doesn’t want to know about them period.

He doesn’t want the schools to track them, doesn’t want the DOJ to know about them, he just wants to pretend like they don’t exist and never took place. Just sweep it under the rug and tell the victim to move along.

Now, one could say that the various local police services may be better suited to handling sexual assaults, and in all honesty I’d agree. Too often sexual assaults on college campuses get lost in the myriad bureaucracy present at large universities.

That said, many such police investigations begin with the initial report to a school office or body, and the focus should be on improving the lines of communication following an initial report to a school body, not removing the ability to report a sexual assault completely.

The first paragraph alone makes it quite clear that Walker doesn’t even want incoming students to be educated on what to do in the case of a sexual assault. He’d just prefer that such events went unreported and presumably unnoticed altogether.

Governor Walker should be ashamed at the very idea of this proposal, but then, as we’ve seen, the man finds shame in very little.

This however steps over every moral and social boundary that one could imagine. This is a reprehensible and dangerous precedent to set, and one that under no circumstances should the people of Wisconsin accept. shane.nicholson@rockrivertimes.com | @ofvoid

his past Saturday at the Nordlof Center, Christopher Sims and Mary Jo Powers facilitated a forum discussing the impact the powerful movie “Selma” has had on our community.

A diverse group attended this opportunity to bridge the divide that causes tensions in Rockford, as well as elsewhere. After sharing the impact of powerful scenes in small groups, we brought our voices to the collective group discussion.

Many of us were alive 50 years ago during the Civil Rights Movement in history and are still passionate about maintaining civil rights and diversity. We maintain our vigilance to protect rights for all marginalized groups in the hope of unifying the human race.

Next, the progression of our discussion revealed thoughts regarding “Selma’s” legacy on current society. Most participants felt united in their thoughts of one race, the human one, instead of black-white, brown-yellow, old-young, gay-straight, educated-uneducated, upper-lower class, rich-poor facets of society. Suggestions to avoid separation included: Make friends with people who are different than you Don’t pursue Nativism where one element of society writes the rules for everyone else Bond together, locking arms for the good of all Work together on challenging issues we all face ie. poverty, poor schools, violence, jobs Form collective food coops in the food desert in Rockford Avoid special interest and political groups that divert common good Support local businesses Avoid separatism by confronting barriers

Problems that impede the realization of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy and goals include:

Poor and unbiased media Poor schools that care more about curb appeal than substance Lack of mass transit system Corruption throughout business and

educational community Racial profiling Elite citizenry appearing to matter more than mainstream

Star Durr, one young student in attendance, is working on a documentary entitled, “Hear the Rock Cry,” incorporating family stories of struggles and concerns of living in Rockford. Star welcomes hearing from interested people, who would like to contribute to this documentary. If interested, contact her on her Facebook page, Star Lasha.

The grass roots movement and dialogue that occurred at the “Selma” tribute is indeed what will really transform Rockford. No cameras, no corporate sponsors, no elitists, no media–just individuals with a common cause sharing their concerns and ideas for the betterment of the human race.

‘The grass roots movement and dialogue that occurred at the “Selma” tribute is indeed what will really transform Rockford. No cameras, no corporate sponsors, no elitists, no media–just individuals with a common cause sharing their concerns and ideas for the betterment of the human race.’

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Guest Column

Letters to the Editor

Public notices and common sense savings

Machesney Park mall use conflicting

By State Representative Joe Sosnowski R-Rockford/Belvidere

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s the Illinois Legislature searches for ways to provide taxpayers relief, everything must be on the table. That is why I have introduced House Bill 261, which will remove the state unfunded mandate requiring local units of government to publish public notices in newspapers. HB261 will save local units of government and taxpayers’ money by allowing public notices to be placed on government websites instead of in newspapers.

I believe this is a common sense reform that increases government transparency. Local governments can easily spend tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on these publications. The internet is a more cost effective approach and allows everyone increased and continual access to information.

This is the 21st century after all. The least we can do is bring our requirements up to the 20th century.

Your tax dollars are paying for a service that local governments can provide at no cost. That is called waste. One quick example that happens all over Illinois: Boone County spent over $17,000 in 2013 on assessment publications for property taxpayers who had an assessed value change. That’s $17,000 to publish assessment information. Currently, a resident receives notification in the mail of changes in assessed value and Boone County has property assessment information on their website every day.

We should not financially punish local governments that are accountable and transparent to their taxpayers; therefore, why do we require local governments to pay more to put this information in the newspaper that will be published and viewable only once?

The answer is the newspapers lobby. Yes they have lobbyists in Springfield looking to get their cut of taxpayer money. The newspaper lobby claims they are increasing accountability and transparency by fighting for these types of notices to be filed in the paper. Articles written by some journalists claim my proposal will decrease government transparency.

That is utterly false.

The only thing that will be affected is the profits of newspapers. It’s not the taxpayers’ responsibility to keep newspapers afloat. If we are being serious, how many of us are avidly searching their local weekly newspaper to find a fire protection district budget, school annual statement of affairs, taxpayer property id numbers, etc.? If you miss it, it is not printed again, whereas if the notice was posted online it would be available all the time and readily available for public viewing.

This legislation is a step in the right direction.

Local governments will continue to operate in public and save taxpayer dollars. As Illinois local units of government face more possible cuts due to budget pressures, I call on the newspaper lobby to think of the taxpayers and be fair and practical.

It’s a very poor choice for Machesey Park to announce their plan to purchase the JC Penney building for a dual use and $990,000 when Jerry Bolin is on the nightly news crying about the State is taking $1,000,000 from the Village of Machesney Park. He has a lot of nerve. One use for the Penney store is to house Village equipment, the other to rent out as retail space and become direct competition to the old mall in the TIF District next to this building.

The object of a TIF is to bring private investors into a blighted area and revive it. The Village has invested millions in bonds to improve the old mall property and now they will be openly using those improvements to bring tenants to a property purchased with Village dollars.

At the same time, that building will be removed from the tax rolls and the county, School District, Airport, North Park Fire and College teachers fund will forever lose property tax dollars they once relied upon while the Village deems it appropriate to compete as a retail landlord with the mall.

What kind of management has you paying millions in bonds on one hand while openly using those improvements to go into the retail commercial sale business? The sheer lack of ethnics certainly should be questioned in this matter.

Machesney Park’s government has forgotten its role and now looks to become an investor at the resident’s expense.

Tom Strickland Ex-mayor Machesney Park

Clean oil sources must take priority I’m a car guy. Long before I’d heard of climate change, I developed a love of fast cars shared by many guys my age. Old loves die hard and it was a long time before I came to grips with knowing my great love contributed to changing our planet’s climate. Denial never got me anywhere in life though, so I accepted that fact, and hope to see electric cars take over.

Meanwhile, we need to get oil from clean sources that remain abundant. This doesn’t include tar sands oil. The Canadian tar sands process takes boreal forest, clear

cuts it, and turns it into a toxic wasteland. Picture the surface of the moon, paint it black, and dot it with ponds of toxic chemicals. This land can never be used for anything again.

The Keystone XL veto won’t stop this. Enbridge plans to double the capacity of Line 61 from Superior, Wisconsin through Boone and down to Ottawa to carry 1.2 million barrels of chemical-laced sludge daily.

Boone and DeKalb counties are at risk.

We need oil, but we don’t want this. The billionaires and special interests who fund our politicians’ campaigns want this.

Restore real representation. Vote Yes on the Anti-Corruption measure April 7.

Rick Kurtz Roscoe

Where are all the CAFOS in Illinois?

Where are all the factory farms in Illinois? The Illinois EPA (IEPA) still has no idea. In early February, the Illinois Citizens for Clean Air and Water (ICCAW) and other groups filed comments to the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) due to IEPA’s lack of an accurate inventory of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in Illinois.

ICCAW performed vigorous independent research using Illinois Department of Agriculture datasets

obtained via the FOIA, Secretary of State Information, and GIS mapping in an attempt to compile a correct accounting of CAFOs in Illinois.

Astonishingly, we discovered as many as 560 CAFOs statewide, while the IEPA’s inventory only accounts for 254.

This is just a snapshot of the deficiencies revealed by ICCAW’s independent research.

IEPA blames a lack of personnel and resources as their excuse and claims they will complete an accounting only as new complaints filter in about existing facilities and as existing resources allow for inspections.

More than three years ago, the IEPA agreed to complete a comprehensive inventory of CAFOs after ICCAW filed a citizen complaint with the U.S. EPA under provisions of the Clean Water Act, which triggered a federal investigation.

As a result, the federal EPA awarded a failing grade to the agency due to the lack of regulation of CAFOs. IEPA continues to resist an IPCB reporting rule that will finally lead to an accurate accounting of all CAFOs in Illinois and demonstrates a lack of commitment in regulating these massive operations that pollute land, air and water.

Karen L. Hudson Dr. Kendall M. Thu Danielle Diamond Esq. Co- founders, Illinois Citizens for Clean Air and Water

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The power of entertainment

El poder del entretenimiento

By Rudy Valdez

Por Rudy Valdez

Many factors influence the desired outcome of economic growth and prosperity while we pursue to establish an environment where positive attention is drawn to our region. One aspect involves attracting local residents and visitors to destinations in the Rockford area. A powerful formula for establishing destinations is having distinctive and exceptional entertainment venues.

Entertainment is an important component in attracting and retaining young productive residents to fuel the economic engine in our region. This article illustrates two examples that appeal to many who come from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds.

Late last year, the West Rock Wake Park was formed in the historic and beautiful Levings Lake. This new venture provides many people, in the northern Illinois area, the opportunity to wakeboard. It is a fantastic destination that can best be described through a video, youtu. be/n-74QAq1xkE. This year will be the first full year of operation.

The Wake Park was an idea brought to Rockford by a young businessman who is passionately committed to seeing his home town flourish. The idea, which was quickly embraced by the Rockford Park District, the City of Rockford, and Winnebago County, provides an opportunity, especially to our under-represented populace, to access an activity they may not have, otherwise, had a chance to experience.

A different, but also successful, entertainment debut occurred last summer at Davis

Park. The Electric Music Factory was an event based on the electronic dance music, or EDM; a popular movement for various music genres.

The EDM culture also revolves around the mantra of peace, love, unity, and respect. This philosophy encourages participants to acts with kindness and respect at events and in their everyday lives.

A group of young professional led by a veteran, formerly deployed to Afghanistan, wants to recreate the excitement, entertainment, and sense of unity that they helped accomplish last year.

The event, attended by over 1000 fans, occurred without any incidents besides the ones that were positive.

This is an amazing feat and a testament to the desire of the younger generation willing to step forward and help our region succeed.

This year, the Electric Music Factory event has an August 8 target date. Planning and other work are in process. Highlights from the event last summer are also on video, youtu.be/ Uha6lTbJP_w.

These are just two of the many innovative ways our region is positioning itself to be a destination hub. Let us participate in the wide variety of entertainment options we all have to enjoy!

Muchos factores influyen en el resultado final del crecimiento económico y prosperidad, mientras buscamos establecer un ambiente con el que se atraiga atención positiva a nuestra región. Uno de los aspectos involucra el atraer a residentes locales y visitantes a destinos en el área de Rockford. Una poderosa fórmula para establecer destinos es tener sitios de entretenimiento que sean distintivos y excepcionales.

El entretenimiento es un importante componente para atraer y mantener residentes jóvenes y productivos que impulsen el motor económico de nuestra región. Este artículo ilustra dos ejemplos que atraen a muchos quienes provienen de una amplia gama de entornos.

A finales del año pasado se creó el parque para practicar wakeboard West Rock, en el bello e histórico lago Leavings. Este nuevo emprendimiento da a muchas personas del área norte de Illinois la oportunidad de practicar wakeboard. Es un destino fantástico que puede ser mejor descrito por medio de un video, youtu.be/n-74QAq1xkE. Éste será su primer año completo de operación.

El parque para practicar wakeboard West Rock es una idea que fue traída a Rockford por un joven empresario quien está apasionadamente comprometido en ver que su ciudad natal florezca. La idea,

la cual fue rápidamente acogida por el distrito de parques de Rockford, la ciudad de Rockford y el condado de Winnebago, da una oportunidad, especialmente a nuestra poco representada población, de tener acceso a una actividad que tal vez no hayan podido experimentar de ninguna otra manera.

Un debut de entretenimiento diferente, pero también exitoso, se llevó a cabo en el parque Davis el verano pasado. El Electric Music Factory fue un evento basado en música electrónica de baile (EDM, por sus siglas en inglés); un popular movimiento musical de varios géneros. La cultura EDM también gira alrededor del mantra de paz, amor, unión y respeto. Esta filosofía anima a los participantes a actuar con bondad y respeto en los eventos, como también en sus vidas cotidianas.

Un grupo de jóvenes profesionales dirigidos por un veterano, anteriormente desplegado en Afganistán, desea recrear la emoción, el entretenimiento y la sensación de unión que ayudaron a conseguir el año anterior. El evento, al cual asistieron más de 1000 seguidores, se llevó a cabo sin ningún incidente, aparte de los que fueron positivos. Esta es una hazaña asombrosa y un testimonio del deseo de una joven generación queriendo dar un paso al frente y ayudar a nuestra región a triunfar.

Este año, el evento Electronic Music Factory tiene el 8 de agosto como fecha propuesta. La planificación y otras tareas están en proceso. Selecciones del evento que se llevó a cabo el verano pasado están disponibles en video, youtu.be/Uha6lTbJP_w. Éstas son tan solo dos de las maneras innovadoras de nuestra región para posicionarse como centro de destino. ¡Participemos en la amplia variedad de opciones de entretenimiento que tenemos para disfrutar!

This article was translated by Armando Tello. Armando works for SWITS, a regional translating service, and he also works as a freelance translator. He is from Guatamala, and speaks English, Spanish, German and

is learning Italian. He had a small software service in Guatamala, and he is proud to say he is a “computer geek.” Armando may be contacted at the following e-mail address ckat609@yahoo.com.

Este artículo fue traducido por Armando Tello. Armando trabaja para SWITS, una compañía de traducción regional, y también trabaja como traductor freelance. El es de Guatamala, habla English, Español, Aleman,

y está aprendiendo Italiano. El tenía una pequeña en Guatamala, y está orgulloso de decir que es un “computer geek.” Armando puede ser contactado en ckat609@yahoo. com.

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Travel Like An Architect

Wallace hopes for redevelopment expansion

By Shane Nicholson Managing Editor

Downtown progress is the name of the game for State Rep. Litesa Wallace.

The Rockford Democrat is co-sponsoring legislation which will expand the time frame for tax credits on property improvements throughout the downtown area via the state’s River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act (RERZA).

“Rockford’s downtown area is a beautiful setting for businesses and homes, and this measure will help developers put the empty space there to good use,” Wallace said.

“Our river front area has so much to offer, and I hope this bill prompts the continued development of this part of our city.”

RERZA is a program headed by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity designed to help environmentally challenged metro areas adjacent to rivers.

The five cities eligible to receive the tax credits are Rockford, Elgin, Aurora, Peoria and East St. Louis.

Currently 10.019 sq. miles out of the 12 allowed by the state have been assigned to Rockford’s RERZA areas, including the recent

Broadway expansion to accommodate a new police substation at the corner of 14th Street.

Approximately 5 sq. miles of land near the airport has been under discussion and indications are that it could be reapportioned to the current Enterprise Zone boundaries, freeing up over 40% of the total land quota available under RERZA. The Enterprise Zone tax credit act is set to expire at the end of 2015 although it could be extended through the summer of 2016.

Wallace, along with Rep. Jehan A. Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria), is pushing to expand RERZA from its planned expiration date of 2017 to 2022 in order to allow more business the chance to take advantage of the tax credit programs.

“I want to do my part to restore Rockford’s downtown region to the vibrant center of commerce it was not so long ago, and this bill may help gather the invest needed to achieve this goal,” Wallace said.

“I’ll continue work with community members and my colleagues in Springfield to find ways to help Rockford recover from the recession and grow our local economy.” shane.nicholson@rockrivertimes.com | @ofvoid

Balance adventure with relaxation on vacation

By Lynn and Rob Belles Independent Vacation Specialists

If you “Travel Like an Architect” you will make the most of your visits to the places you travel to. We find the best vacation is one that balances adventure with relaxation. A cruise vacation has a unique way of offering both.

Adventure takes many shapes. For us, it can be climbing the walls of a Spanish fort, whitewater rafting down a raging river or a hike up the slippery path of a rainforest mountain. Less physically demanding, can be a bicycle or scooter ride down a coastal road. Or a brisk walk to a nearby beach. For the physically active, adventure can be flying down a zip line or snorkeling an underwater marine sanctuary.

We find a day of adventure leaves us feeling mentally exhilarated yet physically tired.

While fun and exciting, too many days of adventure leaves us feeling exhausted rather than refreshed. We have even found that we get less out of an adventure when we are not rested and refreshed. Hence the need to balance with quality relaxation.

When blueprinting a vacation we recom-

mend choosing a cruise with an adequate number of “sea days”in between adventures.

On these days the boat is just moving from one exciting port to another. We use this time to enjoy the ship’s pools, spa, fitness center, educational seminars and sunny deck chairs. We have also learned to discipline ourselves and not treat every port as an adventure. Some destinations we deliberately plan to relax. We may spend the day laying on the beach and lounging in the ocean. Or we may sit in a plaza, enjoy a street side café and simply take in the people and culture of the location.

Balancing adventure with relaxation provides the most enriching vacation experience, and will return you to work refreshed, and keep you wanting more.

Rob and Lynn Belles are owners of Belles Firm of Architecture a local professional design firm, and the only real Architect Travel Agents known of. They are seasoned travelers with family and adult only international travel experience. They are teaching others what they know about traveling as a family, a couple and as business owners who stay connected with their clients, even while they are traveling abroad.

Olga A. Abrahamson will be celebrating her 99th birthday on Sunday, March 8, 2015.

Olga was born in 1916 in Manistique, Michigan on the family farm to August and Selma Carlson, the seventh of nine children.

She married Niles W. Abrahamson on June 27, 1936 (Niles passed away July 18, 1985). The couple had five children: Jack, Carol Owens, Dennis (Passed away May 25, 1974 at the age of 26), Wayne and Stephen; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons.

If you would like to help Olga celebrate her 99th birthday you can send her a card at: Presence Saint Anne Center C/O Olga Abrahamson 4405 Highcrest Road Rockford, IL 61107-1452

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RAM announce 74th Young Artists winners Staff Report The 74th Young Artists Show: High School Division announced their award winners on Sunday during the public opening at Rockford Art Museum.

Jackeline Herrera from East High School won the Portfolio Scholarship Award with five pieces of artwork entered.

The Women’s Art Board Scholarship Award was presented to Joseann Rivera from Jefferson High School.

Best of Show went to Kasey Scheidegger, a sophomore at Harlem High School, for her piece Specular.

Best 2D and 3D were awarded to Camille Sanchez from Auburn CAPA High School and Stephanie Sincox from Rockford Lutheran respectively.

Juror’s Choice Awards went to Wendy Flores from Boylan Catholic High School and Caleb Holmquist from Jefferson High School.

RAM Staff Choice Awards were given to Cynthia Ho and Jasmyn Mora, both of Auburn High School.

The following artists were all awarded Honorable Mentions; Tatym Arns, Max Cichock, Gabriela Falconi, Erin Hays, Alexander Hills, Britania Morena, Jake Rotta, Ben Satterlee, Tyler Schmoll and Javier Ventura.

The 74th Young Artist Show: High School Division remains on view through Saturday, April 4 at Rockford Art Museum.

RAMI Spring Benefit, March 21 Staff Report The 17th Annual RAMI Spring Benefit will be held Saturday, March 21 starting at 5 p.m. with music starting at 6:30 p.m.

The benefit will feature the music of Clutch Cargo, Tripping Tarzan, Dirty Fishnet Stockings and the Missing Links.

Along with the musical entertainment, there will also be diner food, spiked malts and dance contests.

There will be a silent auction featuring items such as a Gibson Epiphone Les Paul Custom guitar signed by the original members of Cheap Trick, as well as other great prizes and drawings.

Tickets for the Spring Benefit can be purchased for $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Advance tickets are available at all Alpine Bank locations, Tebala Shrine Center, online at ramiawards.com or call Dan at 815-546-3021.

Proceeds go towards local youth music scholarships.

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Vibe Calendar Venues Alchemy - 610 N. Bell School Road.

American Legion Post - C.A. Carlson Post 1207, 1011 S. Alpine Rd. Bailey’s Edge - 8785 N. Baileyville Rd., Forreston. 815-938-2411 Beckman Mill Park – 11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81. 608 -751-1551.

Beloit Civic Theatre - 1225 Fourth St., Beloit, WI. 608-362-1595.

Beloit College, Hendricks Center for the Arts - (formerly Beloit Public Library) Corner of Pleasant Street and East Grand Avenue, downtown Beloit. 608-290-7558.

BeloitFilmFest.org Best Damn Bar- 13963 Best Rd., Davis.

Blackhawk Technical College - 6004 County Road G, Janesville 608-743-4577.

Big Al’s Bar - 610 North Bell School Ro. 815-398-6411.

Boone County Department of Public Health - 1204 Logan Ave., Belvidere. Office: 815-544-2951. Clinic: 815-544-9730. boonehealth.org BMO Harris Bank Center - 300 Elm St., 815-968-5222.

Camp Grant – 1004 Samuelson Rd. Tues.-Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 815-395-0679.

CSA - NIU Community School of the Arts, Music Building, DeKalb. 815-753-1450. csa.niu.edu.

Cliffbreaker’s Resort - 700 W. Riverside Blvd.

815-399-1399.

College of DuPage - 815-753-1450 or .csa.niu.edu.

Coronado PAC - 314 N. Main St. 815-9680595. coronadopac.org.

Discovery Center Museum - 711 N. Main St. 815-963-6769 District Bar & Grill - 205 W. State St. 815-9774524. districtdowntown.com.

Franchesco’s - 7128 Spring Creek Rd. 815229-0800.

Freeport Masonic Temple - 305 W. Stephenson St., Freeport. 815-994-8851. freeportmasonictemple.org Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center -- 4596 US Hwy. 20, east of Freeport.

Franklin Street Pub - 306 Franklin St., Oregon.

815-732-1272 Gene’s Place - 4412 Manchester Dr., Rockford. 815-977-4365.

Graham-Ginestra House Museum – 1115 S. Main St. 815-968-6044.

Hope & Anchor Pub - 5040 North 2nd Street, Loves Park. 815-633-2552 .

Jeanette Lloyd Theatre - 701 W. Empire St., Freeport. 815-721-0543.

JustGoods - 201 Seventh St Katie’s Cup - 502 7th Street. 815-86-0628 Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Recycling Centers – 4665 Hydraulic Road, Rockford, off South Alpine Road, and 13125 N. 2nd St., Roscoe, 1/2 mile north of McCurry Road. 815-637-1343 or knib.org.

Kryptonite Bar - 308 W. State St. 815965-0931 Loose Screw - 45 Church St., German Valley.

815-362-2707 Main Street Players of Boone County -Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. 800-741-2963. mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com.

Mandalay Lounge - 200 N. Church St. .

Mary’s Place - 602 N. Madison St., 815962-7944.

Mendelssohn Hall - 406 N. Main St., 815964-9713 or mendelssohnpac.org. or 815-398-4257, cathyherd@comcast.net Midway Village Museum - 6799 Guilford Road Monroe Arts Center - 608-325-5700. monroeartscenter.com.

Mortimer’s Roadhouse - 105 W. Grove, Poplar Grove Murphy’s Pub & Grill - 510 S. Perryville Rd. NIU Art Museum - 116 Altgeld Hall, Dekalb.

815-752-1936.

NIU Art Museum - The House, 263 East Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. 815-752-1936.

Nordlof Center - 118 N. Main St. 815-

962-9380 Onyx Bar & Grill - 1001 W. Lane Rd., Machesney Park. 815-904-6842 Oscar’s Pub & Grill - 5980 E. State St. OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center - 5666 E. State St. 815-227-2695.

Otto’s Niteclub - 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb.

Info: 815-758-2715.

Peterson Meadows Retirement Community 6401 Newburg Rd Info: Noreen Schmitt, 815-227-0101.

Poetry Foundation - 61 W. Superior, Chicago.

312-799-8065.

Rascal’s Bar & Grill - 5223 Torque Road, Loves Park. 815-636-9207.

Radisson Hotel & Conference Center - 200 South Bell School Rd. 815-226-2100 Rock Church - 6732 Harrison Ave.: 815229-7600.

Rock Valley College Student Center Atrium 3301 N. Mulford Road. 815-636-0420.

Rock Valley College Starlight Theater – Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Rd. 815-921-2160.

Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Free day every Tuesday. 815-968-2787.

Rockford Mass Transit - 520 Mulberry St. 815-961-9000.

Rock River Water Reclamation District - 3333 Kishwaukee St. Rockford MELD - 107 N. 3rd St. 815-9636353. rockfordmeld.org Rockford Sports Coalition - rockfordsportscoalition.org Rockford University Art Gallery - 505 E. State St. 815-226-4100 Rue Marche - 620 Market St, Rockford.

815-963-7851.

Rural On Tap - 1710 Rural St., 815-977-5411 Rusty Nail - 1804 18th Ave. 815-397-2510.

Salvage Too - 907 S. Main St. 815-963-6236. salvagetoo.com Second Cousins Bar & Grill - 6246 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park.

Severson Dells Nature Center - 8786 Montague Road. 815-335-2915 Sharky’s Sports Bar & Grill - 3 N. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris.

Shooter’s Bar & Grill - 4007 E. State St. 815-399-0683 Shooter’s Bar & Grill East - 7171 CherryVale N. Blvd. 815-332-5229.

Stumpty’s - 5801 Columbia Pkwy., Rockford.

815-316-1225.

317 Studio and Gallery, Inc. - 317 Market Street, 815-315-7000 Town Hall Lounge - 5624 N. Second St., Loves Park.

The Back Bar - 1901 Beloit Ave., (Hwy. G), Janesville, Wis. Belvidere Performing Arts Center - Belvidere High School, 1500 East Avenue, Belvidere.

1-800-872-0222.

Ticketmaster - Ticketmaster.com Town Hall Lounge - 5624 N. Second St., Loves Park. 815-636-9996.

Victory Tap - 2315 Harrison Ave. 815399-8822.

Vintage @ 501 - 501 E. State St. 815516-0544 Whiskey’s Roadhouse - 3207 N. Main, Rockford. 815-877-8007.

Whiskey’s Rockton Inn - 102 E. Main St., Rockton. 815-624-0700.

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: 815-394-5004.

ArtSpace West Gallery – 1426 N. Main St. Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Info: 815963-1894.

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.

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.

Beloit Fine Arts Incubator -- 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Hours: Mon., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. January: Featuring works of Larry Schultz. Coming March 6: “People, Place and Things” show. Info: 608-313-9083.

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

Byron Civic Theatre – 850 N. Colfax, Byron.

Now playing: “Noises Off”. Info: 815-3123000 or www.bctmagic.com.

Cadillac Palace Theatre -- 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago. “The Illusionists -- Witness the Impossible”. Dates: March 10-22. Coming March 25-29: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Tickets available at Broadway In Chicago box offices, 24 W. Randolph St.,, 151 W. Randolph St., 18 W. Monroe St. and 175 E. Chestnut. Or call 800-775-2000 or go to www.BroadwayInChicago.com.

Cholke Photography & Fine Art Gallery – 2211 E. State St. Fri., 7:30-10 p.m.; Sat., 4:30-10 p.m.; Sun., 2-5 p.m. Free. Info: 815-226-9398.

Coronado Performing Arts Center – 314 N. Main St. 815-968-5222 or www. 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: 815-519-6492.

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

Gallery C -- 900 Jackson St., Suite 113, Dubuque, Iowa. Exhibiting thru March 1: “From the Strangest Places” -- a selection from the lifetime collection of David Keltner.

The Gallery At JustGoods – 201 Seventh St. January: Cecilia Mann of Sinnissippi Quilt Guild displays her work. Info: 815965-8903.

Charlotte Hackin Art Studio & Gallery – 6278 Brynwood Drive, Rockford. Info: 815639-1318.

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

Free. Info: 815-758-1351.

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

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 www.kouturecanvas.com under calendar tab.

Main Street Players of Boone County -- Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. Coming Feb. 13-15 and 20-22: Money Matters. Info: 800-7412963 or www.mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com.

Monroe Arts Center – 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibiting thru Jan. 30: “Nature Within Human Habitat” ceramic sculptures by Bruce Howdle. Info: 608-325-5700.

NIU Art Museum – Northern Illinois University, Altgeld, 116, DeKalb. Local Visions: Selections From Area Collections runs Jan. 6-Feb. 21. Public reception Jan. 15.

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 www. pecplayhouse.org.

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

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

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 & Gallery – 317 Market St. Every Friday, see “Artists at Work” from 4-9 p.m.

Timber Lake Playhouse – 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. Info: 815-244-2035.

University of Wisconsin-Rock County – Theodore Robinson Gallery, Wells Cultural Center, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville, Wis. 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.

Ongoing Exhibits

“From the Strangest Places” -- Gallery C, 900 Jackson St., Dubuque, Iowa. Featuring a selection from the lifetime collection of David Keltner. Thru March 1.

“Captured” – Diane Rose Dailing exhibit at Kortman Gallery, 107 N. Main St. Feb. 6 to March 31. Info: 815-968-0123 or jrkortman.com.

Registration Needed .

Order Tickets for “Heart Art” Silent Auction -- Rockford University Art Gallery, 5050 E. State St. Date: Feb. 20, 6-9 p.m. Original works of art by more than 30 local and regional artists. View and bid on unique works of art while enjoying the company of many artists and art appreciators.

Tickets: $15 public, $5 students; available thru Rockford University Box Office at 815-226-4100 or boxoffice@rockford. edu, or in person M-F. Order Tickets for “The Price is Right Live!”

-- Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Date: March 1, 2015, 6 p.m. Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster. com, Coronadopac.org, the box office or call 815-968-5222. Tickets: $37.50 and $60, plus applicable fees.

Order Tickets for “The Illusionists -- Witness the Impossible” -- Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Dates: March 10-22. Presented

by Broadway In Chicago. Tues., Wed. at 7:30 p.m. (additional 2 p.m. performance March 18), Thurs., Fri. at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. at 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. (additional 7:30 p.m. performance on March 15). Tickets at Chicago box offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St., 189 W. Monroe St. and 175 E. Chestnut), the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at 800-775-2000, all Ticketmaster retail locations and www.

BroadwayInChicago.com.

Registration for Finding Your Voice as an Artist -- The Arc of Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties, 1222 E. State St. Dates: March 30-April 20, 4-5:30 p.m. Topics: Finding the artist voice; creating a body of work; developing an artist statement; pricing and marketing. Cost: $20. Info: 815-965-3455.

Call For Artists: Greenwich Village Art Fair – Artists are needed for the 2015 Freenwich Village Art Fair, coming Sept.

19-20. To apply: www.zapplication.org.

Info: 815-972-2870 or www.rockfordartmuseum.org.

Thursday, March 5

Secrets of Professional Quilters - Power Point presentation along with tips and hints related to quilting. Bethesda Covenant Church, 2010 E. State St., Rockford. 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Friday, March 6

First Friday Art Scene - Featuring Jon Candiotta. Kryptonite Bar. 6-10 p.m.

Winneshiek Players - Presenting “Deathtrap”.

7:30 p.m. Winneshiek Theater, 228 W. Clark St., Freeport.

815-232-7023. Tickets $15 Starlight Theater Auditions - Actors of all ages welcome to audition for the Starlight Theater 49th season.Call the RVC Box Office at 815-921-2160 to schedule appointments, walk-ups permitted as time allows.

Saturday, March 7

Winneshiek Players - Presenting “Deathtrap”.

7:30 p.m. Winneshiek Theater, 228 W. Clark St., Freeport.

815-232-7023. Tickets $15 Starlight Theater Auditions - Actors of all ages welcome to audition for the Starlight Theater 49th season.Call the RVC Box Office at 815-921-2160 to schedule appointments, walk-ups permitted as time allows.

Sunday, March 8

Starlight Theater Auditions - Actors of all ages welcome to audition for the Starlight Theater 49th season.Call the RVC Box Office at 815-921-2160 to schedule appointments, walk-ups permitted as time allows.

Tuesday, March 10

815 Local Showcase - Free local live music.

District Bar & Grill. 8 p.m.

Friday, March 13

Frankie Ballard - District Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.

Tickets available at districtdowntown. com/box-office/

Saturday, March 14

A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Performed by the Rockford Dance Company. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com.

Music Wednesday, March 4

Open Stage – Mary’s Place, Every Thurs.9:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6

DJ Slick - Onyx Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.

Open Mic – Mandalay Lounge, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Irish Pub Night Fundraiser - Mendelssohn Hall, 406 N. Main St. Tickets are $50/person or $365 for a table of 8, 6 p.m. bar open 7-10 p.m. Irish dinner and entertainment Karaoke Kim - Loose Screw, German Valley. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Hillbilly Rockstarz - Oscar’s Pub & Grill. 9 p.m.

DJ noDJ - Kryptonite Bar. 10 p.m.

Jamie Campbell & The Redneck Romeos - District Bar & Grill. 10 p.m.

Saturday, March 7

Musical Gem - Rockford Wind Ensemble with the Rockford High School All-Star Band. For tickets call 815-227-8550.

RSO Pops: What a Wonderful World: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong -- Coronado PAC, 314 N. Main St., 7:30 p.m.

Big Band Baby - Whiskey’s Rockton Inn. Crastinator’s - Shooters at Don Carter Lanes, 9 p.m-1 a.m., No Cover. 815-399-0314.

Souls of 5 - Loose Screw, German Valley. 9 p.m.

Unity the Band - Oscar’s Pub & Grill. 9 p.m.

Modern Day Romeos - District Bar & Grill. 10 p.m.

Desolation Row - Franklin Street Pub, 306 Franklin St., Oregon. 8 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11

Hump Day Hootenanny Open Mic – Sharky’s Sports Bar & Grill, Every Wed., 6 p.m.-close.

Karaoke -- Shooter’s Bar & Grill East, 9 p.m.

Karoke - Rusty Nail. Free Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. - midnight.

Open Mic -- Otto’s Niteclub, Wednesdays.

Open Stage - Hope & Anchor. Instruments provided for full band. Every Wed. Free.

9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Tuesday, March 17

Gordon Lightfoot -- Coronado PAC, 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 20

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony -- Coronado PAC, 8 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Friday at noon.

Community Ongoing Attractions

Alcoholics Anonymous – Call for locations/times: 815-227-4633 or 815-968-0333.

All Species Fishing Club – Hosted by Rock Valley Anglers, Boundaries, 3807 S. Riverside Dr. Beloit. 6:30 p.m. Third Wednesday of each month.

Angelic Organics Learning Center – 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Various classes & activities throughout the year. 815-389-8455.

Apple River Fort State Historic Site – 311 E. Myrtle St., Elizabeth, Ill. Open Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free admission. Historic re-enactors portray life during the Black Hawk War. 815-858-2028 or appleriverfort.org.

Atwood Environmental Center – 2685 New Milford

Hump Day Hootenanny Open Mic – Sharky’s Sports Bar & Grill, Every Wed., 6 p.m.-close.

Karaoke -- Shooter’s Bar & Grill East, 9 p.m.

Karoke - Rusty Nail. Free Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. - midnight.

Open Mic -- Otto’s Niteclub, Wednesdays.

Open Stage - Hope & Anchor. Instruments provided for full band. EvSat. March 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ery Wed. Free.

9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Sun. March 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

After 5 Jazz Forest Hills Lodge Ebenezer 1601 W. Lane Rd. Brown’s Eatery & Pub.4866 Hwy. 173 exit off I-90 Bluestem Rd. •12 dealers with Stamps, Covers, Roscoe 5:30 Postcards, Supplies and Catalogs. p.m.

Rockford Stamp Show

Thursday, March 5

Amateur Guitar Night - Mandalay Lounge. 7-9 p.m.

Open Mic – Mandalay Lounge, 5 p.m.

•Kids table, Raffles, Door Prizes, Exhibits and Silent Auction.

•USPS Table with New Issues, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Vibe Calendar School Road, Rockford. Now open Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with feeding time for Birds of Prey at 1 p.m.. 815-874-7576.

Blackhawk Technical College - Tax Preparation Help.

Tuesdays in February and March, except March 10th. 608-743-4577.

The Bridge Center of Rockford – 4861 American Road. Games & classes for beginners through experts. 815-873-9334.

Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodward Exhibit Hall, admission 42 members, $4 public plus general Museum admission.Admission: $ 4-12, free for children younger than 4 and members; additional fee for traveling exhibits.

815-965-3433.

City Council Meetings - 1st and 3rd Mondays, Rockford City Hall, 2nd floor, Council Chambers, 425 East State St., Rockford.

Coalition of Latino Leaders -- Meets third Monday of each month, noon-1 p.m. E-mail coalitionoflatinoleaders@gmail.com.

CoCo Key Water Resort – Best Western Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. 815-398-6000.

John Deere Historic Site – 8334 S. Clinton St., Grand Detour. Closed for the season; opens in May. See a recreation of the original blacksmith shop and other attractions. 815-652-4551.

Discovery Center Museum – 711 N. Main St. New expanded hours: Sun.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $12 public, $10 members. 815963-6769.

Divorce Care Support Group – Rock Church, 6732 Harrison Ave. Meets for 13 weeks on Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 815-229-7600.

Elite Defense Systems Self-Defense Center – 5695 Strathmoor Drive. Daily classes. New: Krav Maga classes. 815-885-4758.

Ethnic Heritage Museum – 1129 S. Main St. Sun., 2-4 p.m. Admission $8 adults, $5 student, $10 family. 815-962-7402.

Family Counseling Services Veterans’ Self-Help Group – FCS Agency office, 210 N. Longwood St. 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday. Self-guided, self-help group. A Licensed Clinical Social worker will be on site and on call at no cost. Free coffee and water available. 815-962-5585.

FitMe Wellness – Next to Hilander, Spring Creek & Mulford roads. 815-904-6000.

Forest City Brewers – Monthly meetings first Wed. of each month, 7 p.m. at Rockford Brewing Co., Rock River & Prairie Street. “Tasters Guild” meetings at 7 p.m. third Wed. of each month at Der Rathskeller, 1132 Auburn St. Info/membership: forestcitybrewers.org or info@forestcitybrewers.org.

Joseph F. Glidden Homestead -- 921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Historic farm reconstrution with events. Closed for the season. Info: 815-7567904 or gliddenhomestead.org.

Get Rid of Unwanted Panic (GROUP) -- University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, 1601 Parkview Ave., Room A126. Peer support group for any form of anxiety. Meets the first and third Thursday of each month, 7-8 p.m.

815-395-5655.

Group Hope Depression Bipolar Meetings – Rockford School of Medicine, 1601 Parkview Ave. Every second and fourth Thursday 6:15-7:30 p.m. 815-398-9628.

Having Trouble Hearing on the Phone? – Center for Sight & Hearing, 8038 Macintosh Lane. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Free amplified phone program. Must be Illinois resident and have standard phone service. Application and nfo: 815-332-6800.

Healing Pathways Cancer Resource Center – 2821 Bell School Road, Rockford. Classes in yoga, strength training, Qigong, line dancing and support group. 815-395-5649 or healingpathwayscrc.org.

Health Classes/Seniors Meetings/Support Groups – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health. Call for specific meetings/dates/ info: 815-395-4505.

IL-WI Stateline Atheist Society – Humanists, skeptics, agnostics and atheists – activities and meetings for like-minded individuals. statelineatheistsociety.com.

Ingersoll Learning Links – Family golf at Ingersoll Golf Course, 101 Daisyfield Road. Holes

ranging from 60-105 yards with open practice times Sundays, 1-5 p.m. thru late September.

Additional open times are Wednesdays, June 11-Aug. 20, 4-7 p.m. and Fridays, June 20Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-noon. Call 815-987-8834 to confirm hours. Admission fees $1 ages 17 and younger, $3 ages 18 and older ($1 if accompanied by youth ages 17 and younger).

Park District golf permit holders play free. Info: 815-968-7529 (You Play) or golfrockford.org.

Junior StreetHogs Arena – Booker Washington Community Center, 524 Kent St. Outreach street hockey program for youth. 815969-4072.

Ken-Rock Community Center – 3218 11th St. Various activities throughout the year.

Variety of free classes for adults and children.

815-398-8864.

Kishwaukee Valley A.B.A.T.E. Meeting – V.F.W., 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park. Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. 815-544-3088.

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden – 2715 S. Main St. Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $6 adults, $3 seniors & students, children younger than 3 and Klehm members, free.

Donation Day is first Tuesday of each month.

Admission free, donations of any amount welcome. Meditation in the Garden, weekly on Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. 815-965-8146.

Lewis Lemon Community Center – 1993 Mulberry St. Mon.-Fri., 5:30-11 p.m. Free.

815-987-8800.

Magic Waters Waterpark – 7820 N. CherryVale Mall Dr., Cherry Valley. Closed for the season.

815-987-8852.

Memorial Hall – 211 N. Main St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Mon-Fri., or by appointment. 815-969-1999.

Midway Village – 6799 Guilford Road. Mon.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. 815-397-9112.

Midwest Museum of Natural History -- 425 W. State St., Sycamore. Wed., free to the public.

Fri., live animal demonstrations at 3 p.m.

815-895-9777.

Narcotics Anonymous – Call for locations/times: 815-964-5959 or 888-656-7329.

Native American Awareness Committee -Burpee Natural History Museum, 737 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Meets 4th Tues. every month. Now planning for 20th Annual “Honor the Mounds” in 2015. Looking forward to making new friends and getting new members. Info: Mac “Spotted Horse” at 779-423-1260.

New Beginnings Social Group for Grief & Healing – Christian Life Retirement Center, 2750 N. Mulford Road. For adults of all ages who have participated in grief support groups and feel ready to build a new bridge to their futures.

All are welcome. Pre-registration is required.

815-398-0500.

Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens – 1354 N. Second St. Open Tues.-Sat. (closed Mon.): hours vary, check website or call. Admission: $6 resident, $8 non-resident, free for children 4 and younger. Water features, seating areas and sculptures, all in a tropical plant setting.

Changing seasonal floral displays, special events, educational programs, workshops, lecture series. Rentals of meeting/event room available. Gift shop. Info: rockfordparkdistrict. org or 815-987-8800.

Northern Illinois Hospice & Grief Center – 4215 Newburg Road. Various support groups for children, teens and adults starting in October.

Info: 815-398-0500.

Northern Illinois Medical Group – 5301 E. State St. Qigong classes offered at various times, based on demand and class progression. Info: 815-397-8500.

Open Doors – Court Street United Methodist Church Chapel, 215 N. Court St. 12:30-1 p.m. Every Wed. Enter north end. Info: 815962-6061.

Pine Tree Pistol Club – 5454 11th St. Info about club & classes: 815-874-7399.

Represent.Us Rockford – Meetings at Rockford Public Library Community Room 6685 E. State St. the second Saturday of the month 10 a.m.

Rock River Valley Blood Center – 419 N. Sixth St. Mon.-Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat., 7-11 a.m. Belvidere Donor Center – 1740 S. State St. Mon.-Tues., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m.-1

p.m. Second Sat. of each month, 7-11 a.m.

Freeport Donor Center – 461 E. South St. Mon.-Tues., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Second Sat. of each month, 7- 11 a.m.

Perryville Donor Center – 3065 N. Perryville Road. Mon.-Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 815-9658751 or 866-889-9037 or www.rrvbc.org.

ROCK Swim and Fitness – 3800 E. State St. Zumba classes, 9 a.m. Tuesdays. Age 1 and older. $5 drop-in fee for non-members. Info: 815-381-0765.

Rock Valley Ski Association – Thunder Bay Grille, 7652 Potawatomi Trail. Meets second Tues. of each month. Info: www.SkiRockford.org.

Rockford Area H.O.U.S.E. – Home schooling support group open to all families in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. All educational and religious philosophies welcome.

ClassesTuesdays,10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. www. rockfordareahouse.blogspot.com.

Rockford Park District – Various programs available throughout the year. Program Guides now available at Customer Service locations. Info: 815-987-8800 or www. rockfordparkdistrict.org.

Rockford Public Library – Main Library open Tues.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; East Branch open Mon.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. & Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Rock River and Montague branches open Tues.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Rockton Centre Branch open Mon.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lewis Lemon Branch open Mon.-Fri., 2-6 p.m. All library locations closed Sundays.

Rockford Public Library Used Book Shop – Rockford Public Library, 215 N. Wyman St. Tues.- Thurs., Noon.-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606 Rockton Township Historical Society Museum – Corner of Blackhawk Boulevard & Green Street, Rockton. Open for tours every Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-624-8200 or 815-629-2210.

Singles Organization Across Rockford (S.O.A.R.) - Second and fourth Saturday of each month. (and fifth if there is one) Grace Lutheran Church, 343 Grand Avenue, Loves Park, 7-10 p.m. First time is Free. $2 with snack; $4 without snack. Drinks provided. Info: 815275-7179 Sami or 815-298-4769 Brenda.

Second Congregational/First Presbyterian Church -- 318 N. Church St. Sunday worship: 10 a.m. Info: 815-963-8481.

Spectrum of Rockford – Harmony Center for Holistic Psychotherapy, 6625 N. Second St., Loves Park. Various LGBTQA groups. Lesbian & Bisexual Women’s Group meets Tuesdays from 8-9:30 p.m. Must call to pre-register.

Cost: $20 per session. Info: 815-639-0300.

Summerfield Zoo – 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere.

Hours: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children. Closed for the season. Info: 815547-4852.

Stretch & Belly Dance Combo Beginners’ Class – Club Round, 7120 Windsor Lake Parkway.

7:30-9 p.m. Classes every Mon., Wed. & Fri. Registration/info: 815-639-0300.

Support Groups/Youth Drop-in Hours – Diversity of Rockford, 117 S. Third St. Free. Weekly.

Call for specific meetings/dates/info: 815964-2639.

Support for Retired Grievers – Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave. 10-11:30 a.m.

Free. Every other Wed. Call for dates/info: 815-636-4750.

Tango Class – Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. 7-8:30 p.m. Classes first and third Friday of every month. Cost: $15 for single class, $25 for two. RSVP: 815-721-0994 or jacsain_cyr@prodigy.net.

Tax Help - Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th Street, Rockford. Appointments open to seniors 55 and older Thursdays between 9-noon. Free. Info: 815-398-8864.

Tinker Swiss Cottage – 411 Kent St. Tours 1 and 3 p.m., Tues.-Sun. 815-964-2424.

Toddler Time – Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Alpine Road. 9:15-10:15 a.m. Every

Mon. and Tues. Free. Info: 815-399-3171.

Veterans Drop-In Center -- 413 N. Court St., Rockford. Offers dinner to veterans Mon.Fri., provided and served by many local organizations.

Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum – 5151 Orth Road, Poplar Grove. Open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 ages 7-17, under 7, free. Family rate, $12. Info: 815-547-3115.

Volcano Falls Adventure Park – 7602 Rock Valley Parkway. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 3-8 p.m., Fri., 3-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-8 p.m. 815-282-2100.

West Rock Wake Park – Levings Lake, 1420 S. Pierpont Ave. Various prices for different riders. Reservations strongly recommended.

Open daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 815-596-9025 or westrockwakepark.com.

Wild Westmor Lanes – 2407 N. Central Ave., Rockford. Open bowling daily, $1 draft beers.

815-963-7210.

Winnebago County Health Department – For flu clinic schedule and prices, go to www.wchd. org or call 815-720-4264.

WNIJ Winter Book Series – Northern Public Radio/WNIU-WNIJ, 801 N. First St. DeKalb.

Mondays in February, 6:50 and 8:50 a.m.

Free admission.

Womanspace – 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Yoga every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 a.m. $40/four classes or $12/class. Basic Hatha Yoga.

Other activities throughout the year. Info: 815-877-0118.

The Wool Gathering – Knitting & crocheting group meets every Wed. & Thurs. at 6156 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free knitting lessons on the last Wednesday of each month, 4-5 p.m.

Frank Lloyd Wright Museum -- Laurent House Foundation announces that the tour season has been extended and will remain open year round. Info: wwwllaurenthouse.com.

YMCA of Rock River Valley – I.D. Pennock Branch, 200 Y Blvd., 815-489-1252. Northeast Branch, 8451 Orth Road, Loves Park.

815-489-3352.

Yoga Classes – Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Ave., Rockford. Mondays, 6-7:15 p.m., six weeks consecutive, $45 or single classes, $10 each. Register/Info: 815-963-4815.

Youth Exploring Aviation (YEA) -- Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum, Restoration Hangar, north side of Poplar Grove Airport just off Orth Road, east of IL Hwy. 76. Boy Scout group meets every Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m.

Registration Needed

Computer Tutor -- Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends Community Meeting Room, 6685 E. State St. 2-2:45 p.m. and 3-3:45 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Sign up for one-onone instruction with one of our instructors.

Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Indoor Adult Golf Clinics -- Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Dates: Jan. 12-March 9, 12:30-1:20 p.m. or 1:30-2:20 p.m. Fees: $20 per clinic ($23 non-resident).

Register at least 3 days prior to each clinic date, either online at www.golfrockford.org (click My RPD) or by mail, fax (with credit card), or at either Park District Customer Service location. Info: 815-987-8800.

Registration for AAF Awards – American Advertising Awards Northern Illinois awards presentation, Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St. Feb. 19, 6 p.m. Info/registration: niafed.org.

Registration for Awana Children’s Program -- Prince of Peace Church, 2336 Freeport Road, Rockton. All children welcome; preschool thru 6th grade. Regular program hours: Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. One-time registration fee per year is $25, which includes a lesson book and carrying bag. Sponsors to help with registration costs are welcome. Info: awana.org or 815-624-2115.

Registration for After School Thursday Ice Skating Sessions -- Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St. Dates: Thurs., thru May 28, 2015, 3:30-4:50 p.m. For children in grades Pre-K-12. Fee for students and adult/

chaperones is $3/person including skate rental. Register at www.rockfordparkdistrict. org/iceskate or 815-969-4069.

Registration for Advanced Balance – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. Mon. and Wed., 9 -10 a.m. Registration is required. Call to find out when the next 12week program begins. Info: 815-395-4591.

Registration for Balance – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. Mon. and Wed. or Tues. and Thurs. Call to find out when the next 12-week program begins. Info: 815-395-4591.

Registration for Laurent House Tours – Depart by shuttle bus from Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Minimum group size is four people. Admission: $15/person. Best suited for children over age 8. Season has been extended thru the year. Info: www.laurenthouse.com/visit.

Registration for Balance Classes -- OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. Mondays and Wednesdays. Registration is required. Call to find out when the next 12week program begins. Info: 815-395-4591.

Registration for Advanced Balance Classes -- OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. Mondays and Wednesdays. Registration is required. Call to find out when the next 12week program begins. Info: 815-395-4591.

Registration for Learn to Skate Classes – Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perrryville Road.

Ages 3-adult. Each lesson includes 30 min. instruction and 15 min. practice time. Fees start at $42 ($47 non-resident). Classes meet once a week for 5 weeks; skates provided.

Info: 815-969-4069, (TTY, 888-871-6171) or online at www.rockfordparkdistrict.org.

Registration for Healthy Heart Screenings – SwedishAmerican Cardiac Rehab, 209 Ninth St., Suite 101, Rockford. Available the first and third Tuesday of every month. Includes a cholesterol screening; body mass index (BMI); cardiac risk screening; blood pressure; glucose checks. Fee: $25 payable in cash or check at time of appointment. By appointment at 815-490-5863.

Registration for Online courses from UW-Rock – Understanding the Cloud, Introduction to Microsoft Access 2013, Write Effective Web Content, Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2014, Happy & Healthy Pregnancy, more.

Most run for 6 weeks at a cost of $99. Info: http://www.ed2go.com/uwrockce/ or call 608-758-6565, ext. 360.

Registration for Classes at The Arc -- The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties, 1222 E. State St. First Quarter 2015 Program Schedule is out. Info: 815-965-3455.

Registration for Youth Indoor Volleyball Programs – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Info: 815-987-8800.

Ostende Dance Club looking for Couples who Love to Dance -- Rockford’s oldest ballroom dance club invites couples to join the 201415 dance season. Ostende Dance Club hosts seven ballroom dances from Oct.-May. Yearly fee is $90 per couple. Info: 815-519-3330.

Volunteer Opportunities at Carpenter’s Place – Donation pick-up at Starbucks: Volunteer is responsible for picking up donations of pastries at approx. 8 a.m. every Monday at Starbucks on Bell School Road and Starbucks at Forest Plaza on East State St. Volunteer then delivers the donation to Carpenter’s Place. Volunteers are also responsible for returning the bins to Starbucks for the next donation. Office: Accept and process donations of clothing, household, personal care, and food items on weekdays – mornings and afternoons available. Skills needed: organization, relational skills for donor interaction, willingness to serve. Filing and data entry skills a bonus. Info: 815-964 -4105.

Registration for “Putting Wellness to Work” – University of Illinois Extension, Boone County, 205 Cadillac Court, Unit 3, Belvidere. Date: Your choice. Lessons on practical skills to help workers live healthy lives. Call Judy Hodge, Program Coordinator, at 815-544-3710 or hodg@illinois.edu to schedule lessons.

Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals – Rock Coun-

ty Council on Aging needs volunteers to assist with delivery of meals in the Janesville area.

A few hours per week will provide noon-time meals plus safety checks and social contact for homebound older adults. Deliveries are made around noon, Mon.-Fri. Average volunteer schedule is one day per week for approx. 2 hours. Call Nutrition Program Supervisor at 608-757-5474.

Montessori Students help build school in Kenya – Students at Maria Montessori School and Thurgood Marshall School are working with international charity partner Free the Children to build a school in Kenya. So far, they have raised nearly $13,000 to dig a well in South Sudan, plus continued service work. They plan to raise $10,000 to build a girls’ school in Kenya with a fund-raising program, “Brick by Brick.” They’re selling bricks for $20 and hope to sell 500. Checks can be made to Free the Children, with “Brick by Brick” on the memo line. Info: amy.orvis@rps205.com or jonathan. wu@freethechildren.com.

Registration for Stateline Farm Beginnings -- Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Dates: October-March -- 10 business planning sessions. Info: www. learngrowconnect.org or 262-374-4903.

Registration for Eagle Nation Foundation Apple River Wildlife and Historical Bus Tour – Tour dates: March 16-19. Registration must be completed by Feb. 15. Info: 815-594-2306.

Apostolic Pentecostals of Rockford, Inc. 840 Mattis Ave., Rockford, announces a new service involving ongoing worship. Nightly religious assembly with Christian fellowship, chapel, reflection, Bible study, prayer services, scripture reading, and faith-based audio and video presentations. Public is welcome. Rides home may be available upon prior arrangements. Info: 815-904-0904.

Registration for Birthday Parties at Sapora Playworld -- Inside Carlson Ice Arena, Riverside & Perryville. For kids ages 5-12. Party prices start at $110 for up to eight children, $12 per additional child. For all parties, a $25 deposit is due at time of reservation. Info: www. rockfordparkdistrict.org/playworld or at Customer Service locations. Info: 815-969-4082.

United Way is recruiting Volunteer Readers and Mentors – Sign up for Rock River Valley’s I READ program; help kindergarten students learn to read. Info: 815-986-4806, tonya@ unitedwayrrv.org or visit www.wevolunteer.org.

Illinois First Detector Invasive Pest Awareness Workshops -- DeKalb, Feb. 4 -- 8l15-7588194; Mt. Vernon, Feb. 11 -- 618-548-1446.

Target audience includes certified arborists, tree care professionals, Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, forestry and natural resource professionals, conservationists and others. CEUs will be available.

Golf Indoors at ISC -- Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Dates: Jan. 6-March 31, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Special flight range balls, $5 per bucket ($6 non-resident).

Info: 815-987-8890 or www.rockfordparkdistrict.org.

Registration for Indoor Adult Golf Clinics -- Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Dates: Jan. 12-March 9, 12:30-1:20 p.m. or 1:30-2:20 p.m. Fees: $20 per clinic ($23 non-resident). Register at least 3 days prior to each clinic date, either online at www.golfrockford.org (click My RPD) or by mail, fax (with credit card), or at either Park District Customer Service location. Info: 815-987-8800.

Holy Trinity’s Coat Closet Open Again -- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 217 Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, collects and distributes coats to anyone in the community who needs them. Every Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 847-544-2635.

Registration for Adult Grief Support Group -- Beloit Regional Hospice, 655 Third St., Suite 200, Beloit, Wis. Dates: Jan. 9-Feb. 20, 11 a.m.

-12:30 p.m. Free, but advance registration is requested. Info: 608-363-7421 or toll free 877-363-7421; ask for Nicole Morgan, Grief Program Counselor.

U of I Extension seeks applicants for 2015 Master Gardener Training Program -- Klehm

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Vibe Calendar Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Dates: Feb. 17-May 5, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fee: $175 per person. Deadline to apply is Jan. 30, 2015. Registration fees include your master gardener manual. Pre-registration for both classroom and online training is required.

Info: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw or call 815-986-4357 to receive an emailed or mailed copy.

Goodwill seeks Volunteers for Free Tax Preparation Program -- Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois seeks volunteers for its GoodTAXES program in Rockford region and DeKalb. Free income tax preparation services for low-to-moderate income area residents from January to April. Info: 815-987-6231 or email vita@goodwillni.org.

Goodwill Free Income Tax Service – Goodwill locations throughout Northern Illinois will offer free income tax preperation assistance for families making less than $50,000 and individuals less than $25,000 through April 15. 615 N. Longwood St. Rockford, Wednesdays 4-8 p.m. and Thursday 5-8 p.m. East High School, 2929 Charles St. Rockford, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1037 S. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

YWCA Accepting Awards and Scholarship Applications -- YWCA Rockford is now accepting applications for the 35th Annual Leader Luncheon Women of Achievement Awards and Bright Future Scholarships to be presented March 2, 2015. Eligible individuals are working/attending school in the YWCA Rockford service areas of Boone, Winnebgo, Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties. Info: 815-316-6126.

Registration for Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunges to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois -- Plunges will take place Feb. 20-March 22, 2015 across Illinois.Rockford Plunge will be noon, Saturday, March 7, at Olson Lake, Rock Cut State Park. Contact: Debbie Kelly, 815-288-2039. Individuals and teams can register for the Plunge on the special Olympics Illinois website at http://www. plungeillinois.com.

Comprehensive Community Solutions Workforce now accepting applications for two programs. Applicants must reside in the City of Rockford be 16-24 yeares of age. Additional requirements apply to each program (ask for details). Must provide a valid Illinois I.D., Social Security card and birth certificate and other documentation as required. Info: 815-963-6236, ext. 228 or www.youthbuildrockford.org.

Salvage Too, Rockford’s ReUse Center - Opening Thursdays and Fridays from11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Complete sets of windows and many doors.

Door and window prices begin at $10. Most casements are $30 & $35. Also, much reclaimed lumber and building materials from deconstruction projects. Info: 815-963-6236.

Drop in for Pickleball at ISC -- Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. For players ages 18 and older. Dates: Jan. 6-April 1, 2015. Mon., Thurs., Fri., 10 a.m.-noon and Tues., Wed., 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Registration for “Scaling Up Vegetable Production” -- University of Illinois Extension at Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport. Dates: Jan. 14-March 18, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $100 series or $15 per session. Register at 815-235-4125. Labs will be required for those enrolled for credit.

Info: gmccarty@illinois.edu or 815-235-4125.

Registration for Winter Writing Workshop -Severson Dells, 8786 Montague Road. Dates: Feb. 21, March 14, April 25, 10 a.m.-noon.

Taught by Greg Keilback. Free. Register at 815-335-2915.

Registration for 2015 Illinois Crop Management Conferences -- University of Illinois Extension, Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon.

Dates: Feb. 4 and 5, Champaign; Feb. 11 and 12, Malta. Registration is required and includes lunch on both days. Advance registration is $130; at the door is $150 (checks only). Online and mail-in registration forms and complete info on topics available at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/csrec.

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is now accepting scholarship applications with Feb. 1 and March 1 deadlines. More than 80 different scholarships for students. Most CFNIL scholarships have an online application accessible thru new website www.cfnil.org.

Info: Laura Schweitzer, Grants & Scholarships associate, 815-962-2110, ext. 17 or lschweitzer@cfnil.org.

Registration for 21st Annual Wisconsin Public Television Garden Expo -- Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. Date: Feb. 14. Depart from Klehm Arboretum at 7:30 a.m.; arrive back at Klehm approx. 3:30 p.m. (in time for Valentine’s Day dinner). Educational seminars, garden-related shopping, horticultural experts. Cost: $40 each. Register online at www.klehm.org or call 815-965-8146.

Order Tickets for Chocoholic Frolic - Benefit forThe Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties. Forest Hills Lodge, Route 173, Rockford. Date: Feb. 19. 5:30 p.m., wine and cheese social hour in heated tent. Doors to Chocolate Extravaganza open at 6:30 p.m.

Art Auction, People’s Choice Awards, 50/50 raffle. Attendees can purchase full-size versions of the treats sampled. Tickets: $25 each, available online at www.ChocFroc.com; all Schnucks locations after Jan. 5 (individual tickets only); phone, 815-965-3455 or at The Arc office, 1222 E. State St. Must be purchased ahead of time. No tickets sold at the door.

Registration for PTIC Training: “Let’s Get Smart” – UIC Specialized Care for Children, 4302 N. Main St. Friday, Feb. 20, 12-2 p.m. Free event. Register by Feb. 13. Info/registration: 866-436-7842 x107 or www.fmptic.org/ events/trainings.

Registration for Horse Workshop -- UW-Cooperative Extension Service, Bristol, Wis. Date: Feb. 21, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Equine Educational program to focus on planning, maintaining, and managing the facilities for housing and keeping horses. Lunch is included with fees.

Cost: $25/person or $45/two people and $15/youth on or before Feb. 14. Registration fees increase after earlyl bird deadline.

Info: 608-263-4303 or sandberg@ansci. wisc.edu. Questions: 262-741-4968. Online registration and payment by credit card at http://kenosha.uwex.edu/2014/12/02/ equinep;rogram/ Registration for “Scaling Up Vegetable Production” -- Highland Community College, Freeport.

Dates: Jan. 14-March 18, 6-8 p.m. Taught by University of Illinois Extension. Cost: $100 for entire series of 10 sessions, or $15 per session. Farm visits and hands-on learning may be an extra part of the course. Info: gmccarty@illinois.edu or 815-235-4125.

Apply for YWCA’S Women of Achievement Scholarship -- New scholarship to be presented at Leader Luncheon XXXV, March 2, 2015. Chicago Rockford Airport Authority will sponsor a $1,500 Women of Achievement Scholarship. Applicants must be: Women, 23 years or older; reside in Boone, Winnebago, Stephenson, or Jo Daviess counties; enrolled or accepted into an academic degree or professional certification program at an accredited post-secondary educational college, university, or vocational program. Deadline to apply: Feb. 6, 2015. Info: http://www.ywca. org/rockford/leader-luncheon.

Comprehensive Community Solutions Workforce Training Programs - Seeking applicants for 2015 cycle. Earn while you learn. Info: 815-963-6236.

New Programs at Carlson Ice Arena -- Visit www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/iceskate or call 815-969-4069 for information on new winter skating programs, including Synchronized Skating and Cheer on Ice, and for families learning to skate together, “So You Want to Learn to Skate?”

Order Tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Pres. “Built to Amaze! Nuts & Boltz Edition” - Tickets now on sale for circus returning May 8-10, 2015. All non-premium tickets are $15 each. Purchase at BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. or call

Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, or online at www.Ringling.com .

Registration for Illinois Crop Management Conferences -- Presented by University of Illinois Extension. Feb. 4-5, Champaign. Feb. 11-12, Malta. Certified crop advisors can earn up to 13 hours of continuing education credits. Registration is required and includes lunch on both days. Advanced registration is $130; registration at the door is $150 (checks only). Info: 309-734-5161.

Forest Preserves of Winnebago County - Will begin taking shelter reservations for use of shelterhouses for 2015. Fee to reserve is $50 for small shelterhouses, $75 for large ones without electricity, and $85 for large shelterhouses with electricity. Non-resident rates are $75, $100 and $115. First-come, first-served basis. Info: www.winnebagoforest. org or 815-877-6100 or e-mail: info@ winnebagoforest.org.

Registration for “Grow Springfield Community Gardening and Urban Farming Forum” -- Illinois Dept. of Agriculture, Springfield.

Date: Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.For those who already manage or garden at community gardens or urban farms, who want to share best practices. Sponsored by U of I Extension.

Registration fee: $20, includes lunch and materials. For those whom cost is prohibitive, may attend at no charge. Registration due by Feb. 5 at https://web.extension.illinois.edu/ registration/?RegistrationID=11263 or call 217-782-4617.

Registration for “A Night on 52nd Street” -UW-Rock County, Hyatt Smith Hall Commons, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville, Wis. Date: Feb. 13, 6-9:30 p.m. Swing dance lessons, practice time, dinner with UW-Rock County Jazz Singers providing entertainment. Cost: $35, includes dance lessons, dinner, non-alcoholic beverages and entertainment. Cash bar available. Portion of proceeds will go to support UW-Rock County Jazz Singers. Info: 608-758-6565, ext. 360 or http://rock.uwc. edu/community Registration for “Twisted Love: Stories of Doomed Romance” -- Hope and Anchor English Pub, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park.

Cost: $20 advance, $25 at the event. Dinner is not included, but you can go early and order from the menu. Info: www.hauntedrockford. com or call Kathi Kresol at 815-871-4239.

Registration for LOLTOS Social: David Rhodes at the Coronado -- Coronado Theatre, 315 N. Main St. Date: Feb 14, 9:30 a.m. Cost: $10 single or $15 couple. Checks to Jean Steckling, 3950 Blackhawk Road, Rockford, IL 61109.

Registration for Out Montague Road: A Sense of Place, by Robert Lindvall -- Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. Date: Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. A look at the prehistory, establishment, growth (educational, social, political and religious) and development. Free.

Info: 815-335-2915.

Registration for Moonlight Ski/Snowshoe/Hike -- Hononegah Forest Preserve, 80 Hononegah Road, Rockton. Date: Feb. 14, 6-8 p.m. Bring your own cross-country skis or rent snowshoes on site from Rocktown Adventures for $10.

Park and gather at Towering Pines shelter house. Explore the designated route with a group led by Rick Barton, or make your way round the loop on your own. Preserve will close and gates will be locked at 8:30 p.m. Call 815-877-6100 to register (24 pairs of adult snowshoes and 6 pairs of youth snowshoes available by reservation). If weather is questionable, call 815-494-6977 to confirm that event is still happening. Free, open to public.

Registration for After School Thursday Ice Skating -- Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St. Thursdays thru May 28.Fee for students and adult/chaperones is $3/person including skate rental; family and friends also welcome.

Register at www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/ iceskate or call 815-969-4069.

Registration for Internet Safety Classes at The Arc -- The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties, 1222 E. State St. Dates: Feb. 14-March 10, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cost per session: $20. Info: 815-955-3455.

Order Tickets for Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour -- Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Date: Feb. 15, 7 p.m. Foodist & TV personality. Tickets/Info: 815-965-0895 or www.coronadopac.org.

Registration for Master Gardener Training -Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Dates: Feb. 17-May 5, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Taught by University of Illinois Extension. Fee: $175/person; deadline to apply is Feb. 10.

Pre-registration is required. Includes a master gardener manual. Info: 815-986-4357 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw.

Mark the Dates for 44th Annual Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show -- Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Dates: Feb. 2022. Adults: $7, weekend pass, $10, children under 12, free.

Mark the Dates for BIFF’s 10th Anniversary -- Beloit College, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. Dates: Feb. 20-March 1. Starts with BIFF Block Party. All festival information available online at beloitfilmfest.org.

Registration for Eagle-Watching Field Trip -- Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will lead a field trip Sat., Feb. 21, to Lock and Dam 13 on the Mississippi River to observe populations of wintering bald eagles and other migrating waterfowl. Dress warmly and meet at Staples lot in Freeport at 9 a.m. Bring binoculars and camera. Participants will find a place for lunch about noon. Expected return time is 2 p.m. Call Laura Dufford at 815-541-8958 .

Sign-up is not necessary but helpful in planning the carpool or cancellation due to weather.

Tickets for Lucas Oil Monster Truck Nationals – NIU Convocation Center, 1525 Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Feb. 22, 3 p.m. Tickets: $17 in advance, $20 day of. 317-236-6515 or monsternationals.com.

Registration for Hydroponics Workshop: Growing Food Indoors -- Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. Date: Feb. 23, 5-6:30 p.m. Open to the public. Cost: $5 (lecture only) or $15 to make a take-home system.

All materials included except for aquarium air pump and grow light. Pre-registration required. Info: web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw or call U of I Extension at 815-986-4357.

Registration for Webinar: Job Benefits -- University of Illinois Extension, Boone County, 205 Cadillac Ct., Unit 5, Belvidere. Date: Feb. 24, 4 p.m. Register at http://go.uillinois.edu/ GetSavvyRegistraition.

Registration for “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” -- Rock County Council on Aging, 3328 Hwy 51 North, Janesville, Wis. Dates: Feb 24-Apr 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Preregistration is required. Info: 608-758-8455 or www. co.rock.wi.us/aging.

Registration for Stained Glass Techniques Class – UW-Rock County, Wells Cultural Center, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville, Wisc.

Non-credit class for adults to learn basic skills and techniques. Class meets Thursdays, Feb. 25 through April 8, excluding March 18.

Cost: $65. Register: 608-758-6565 x360 or rock.uwc.edu/ce.

Order Tickets for MELD Sports Celebrity Event: “Tailgate with Tony” -- Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: Feb. 26, 2015, 5:30-9 p.m. Guest: Former NFL Coach and sports analystTony Dungy. VIP Meet & Greet Tony Reception with Appetizers and short presentation by Tony -- 5:30-6:45 p.m. Cost: $100 a person or VIP table of 10 -- $950.

VIP includes dinner and program. Dinner and program with Tony speaking, $75 per person or table of 10, $700. does not include VIP Reception. Info: 815-963-6353 ext. 10 or www.rockfordmeld.org.

Registration for Soil Fertility Seminar -- University of Illinois Extension, Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Date: Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Registration: $50/person, includes lunch. Deadline: Feb. 25. Register at https://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo or call 815-732-2191.

Registration for Beginning Beekeeping Classes -- Apple Creek Apiaries, 8384 N. Broadway, Apple River. Dates: March 2 - Sept. 19, 2-4 p.m. each day. Taught by master beekeeper

Terrence N. Ingram. Includes hands-on experience. Cost: $140 with advance enrollment a necessity as a maximum of 15 students will be accepted. Includes a 1-year subscription to Small Beekeepers Journal. Enrollment fees go to: Terrence N. Ingram, 8384 N. Breoadway, Apple River, IL 61001. Info: 815-594-2592.

Registration for 35th Annual YWCA Leader Luncheon -- Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: March 2, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Speaker Linda Grist Cunningham. Tickets: $55 public, $50 members. Order from ywca.org/ rockford. Deadline: Feb. 13.

Memberships at Nicholas Conservatory -- Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N. Second St. Members enjoy unlimited general admission visits to the Conservatory during the year, plus member-only events and exhibit premieres, 10% off gift store purchases, complimentary one-time-use guest passes, discounts on special events, annual membership appreciation event, exclusive e-communications and more. Variety of membership levels available: $25-$100; business and nonprofit organization memberships are also available. Info: 815-987-1670 or www. rockfordparkdistrict.org/ncg.

Goodwill Industries helps customers save money with “Scratch Off Sundays.” - Shop Goodwill each Sunday and receive a “Scratch Off Sunday” card to reveal instant savings of 10-30%. Good at any of Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois’ 11 retail locations, thru May 31, 2015.

Registration for “Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun” -- NIU-Rockford campus, 8500 E. State St. Date: March 7, 8 a.m.-3;15 p.m.

Cost: $40/person, includes lunch, keynote presentation, and attendee’s choice of three additional education classes. To register, visit web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw or call 815-986-4357.

Registration for Family Skunk Cabbage Walk Severson Dells, 8786 Montague Road. Date: March 17, 6 p.m. Suggested ages 7 and up.

Free. Info: 815-335-2915.

Registration for North American Youth Sports Basketball Tournament - Boylan Catholic High School, 4000 St. Francis Drive. Dates: March 27, 29. Offers 12 different age brackets. Entry fee: $160, guarantees each team a minimum of three games. Awards will be presented in each bracket. Entry deadline: March 6. Info: NAYS hotline, 1-866-352-5915 or tournament director Mike Winters, 815-978-5657 or www.northamericanyouthsports.org.

Registration for 4-H Camp is open! June 28-July 2 at Camp Benson in Mount Carroll. Sign up to get your child in on all the fun. Camp check-in time is 6-6:30 p.m., Sun., June 28; check-out is 6-6:30 p.m., Thurs., July 2. Open to all boys and girls ages 8-14. cost: $235 thru March 1; after that, the price increases to $250; all camp fees must be paid in full by June 19.

To download a camper application, visit web. extension.illinois.edu/jsw/stephenson4h.

To register, visit web.extension.illinois.edu/ bdo/ and click on 2015 4-H Camp line or call one of these offices: Ogle, 815-732-2191; Stephenson, 815-235-4125; Winnebago, 815-986-4357.

Rock Valley College Pitching Instruction -- Fusion Sports Complex, 7135 Clinton Road, Loves Park. By pitching coach Zac Wolf. Info: 815481-1757 or z.wolf@rockvalleycollege.edu.

Freeport Downtown Development Foundation - Looking for volunteers who are interested in leading a downtown event this year. Info: fdfoffice@yahoo.com or 815-232-9000.

Junior League of Rockford, Inc. - Seeks homes in the Rockford area to feature in its Unique Spaces home tour, Sat., April 25, and Sun., April 26. Proceeds from this event help support the Junior League of Rockford, Inc.’s vital programs. Info: Ashley Rogers at ashleyrrogers@hotmail.com or Anna Benson, benson.annadanielle@gmail.com.

Rockford Township Supervisor Mickey Goral announces the Township Officials of Illinois (TOI) 2015 scholarship program for graduating high school seniors - This program, sponsored by the state association,

TOI, is for deserving Illinois students who have demonstrated a willingness to accept leadership responsibilities and serve their communities. TOI will award seven $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors who will attend Illinois colleges or universities this fall.

Applications as well as eligibility criteria may be obtained by contacting Rockford Township, 815-962-8855. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2015.

Kindergarten/Pre-K enrollment - Runs thru Feb. 6. Incoming kindergarten students must turn 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2015. Montessori pre-kindergarten students must turn 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2015. Parents/guardians applying for Montessori pre-k lottery must complete an application and attend a mandatory orientation at Maria Montessori School before the lottery. Info: 815-967-8070. g at 1 p.m. Free and open to the public Saturdays.

Birds of Prey - Atwood Environmental Center , 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feeding time for Birds of Prey 1 p.m..

Black History Month Sale and Display – JustGoods Fair Trade Store. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

2015 Champions Ball -- Student inductions into RPS Hall of Fame. Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. Social hour, 5 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m., inductions 6:45 p.m., Champions Ball, 8 p.m. Tickets at Rockford Sports Coalition.

Recycling - Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Recycling Centers. 9 a.m.-noon every Saturday.

815-637-1343

Wednesday, March 4

Trivia - Oscar’s Pub & Grill, 8 p.m,.

Forest City Brewers - Meeting at Rockford Brewing Co,, 200 Prairie St. Rockford.

7 p.m.

Restore Counseling & Recovery - Family addiction education program. 7210 E. State St., Suite 206. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 5

Workforce Connection Employment Seminars - Job training, resume writing, interviewing. Belvidere Township Office, 8200 Fairgrounds Rd., Belvidere. 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6

Rockford Icehogs - BMO Harris Center, 7 p.m.

Northern Illinois Food Bank - Open house 2-5 p.m.765 Research Pkwy.

Saturday, March 7

Rockford Icehogs - BMO Harris Center, 7 p.m.

Northern Illinois Food Bank - Open house 10 a.m.-noon 765 Research Pkwy.

Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun NIU-Rockford campus 8500 E. State St. 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. $40 per person.

Regisration required, register at web. extension.illinois.edu/jsw or call 815986-4357 Know Your Neighbor - Get to know community members, businesses and shops.

Harlem High School. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

To perform or reserve a booth contact Nicole Nelson 815-654-4500

Tuesday, March 10

Girls Night Out the Show - Jane Fargo Hotel, 355 W. State St., Sycamore. 8 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance, $30 at the door, $50 for V.I.P. Contact girlsnightouttheshow. com or 815-895-6789 Retro Game Night - Retro video and board games along with drink specials. Vintage @ 501. 5 p.m.

Weds., March 11

Trivia - Oscar’s Pub & Grill, 8 p.m,.

Thursday, March 12

Relay for Life - Event Leadership Team meeting. American Cancer Society, 4312 E. State St. 6 p.m. For more information visit relayforlife.org/winnebagoil

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| The Rock River Times | March 4-10, 2015 Rockford Police Department from the consensual search and seizure on April 8, 2008. That the summons was duly issued out of said court as provided by the law.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that unless on or before February 25, 2015, 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 KLINE 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 815-987-5540 February 17, 2015 3675R TRRT 3/4 n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS WEBSITE DESIGN RFP NO.: 215-IT-019 Proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 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.

Dated: February 9, 2015 FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Carrie Eklund Central Services Manager 3676R TRRT 3/4

tracts being parallel with Claims against the estate may the South line and Westerly be filed on or before September 9, line, respectively, of the 2015, that date being at least six (6) n n n above described property; months from the date of first publiLEGAL NOTICE situated in the County of cation, or within three (3) months STATE OF ILLINOIS Winnebago and State of from the date of mailing or delivery IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Illinois. of Notice to Creditors, if mailing 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PARCEL II or delivery is required by Section COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO Part of the West Half 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, as CITY OF ROCKFORD, (1/2) of the Northwest amended, whichever date is later.

Plaintiff, Quarter (1/4) of Section 24, Any claim not filed by the requisite vs.

Township 43 North, Range date stated above shall be barred.

GOLD CROSS PENDANT, 1 East of the Third Principal Claims against the estate NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Meridian, also known as may be filed in the Office of the Defendant.

Part of Lot 64 as designated Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Case No. 2014-MR-172 upon the County Clerks Plat Probate Division at the Winnebago Notice is hereby given you, 3 of Section 24, Township 43 County Courthouse, 400 W. State Silver Rings, that the Plaintiff has North, Range 1 East of the Street, Rockford, IL 61101 or with filed a PETITION FOR DECLARAThird Principal Meridian; the estate legal representative, TORY JUDGMENT FOR DISPObounded and described as or both.

SITION OF PROPERTY and that follows, to-wit: Beginning Copies of claims filed with the the above entitled suit has been at the Southwest corner of Clerk must be mailed or delivered commenced and is now pending said Lot 64; thence East to the estate’s legal representative against you in the Circuit Court of parallel with the South line and to his/her attorney within ten Winnebago County, in the State of of said Quarter (1/4) Section (10) days after it has been filed.

Illinois, wherein the Plaintiff seeks approximately 230 feet to RICHARD A. RUPPRECHT, Executor an order authorizing the disposition the West line of Eleventh This document was prepared by: of the property known as Gold Street as dedicated; thence John M. Nelson Cross Pendant. These items were Northerly along said West Attorney for the Estate seized by the Rockford Police line of Eleventh Street 1318 E. State Street Department from the consensual 50.0 feet; thence West Rockford, IL 61108 search and seizure on November parallel with the South line Telephone 815-964-8800 29, 2012. That the summons was of said Quarter (1/4) SecRock River Times duly issued out of said court as tion approximately 190.0 3/3/15;3/10/15;3/17/15 provided by the law. feet; thence North parallel 3720R TRRT 3/18 YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED with the East line of said n n n that unless on or before February Quarter (1/4) Section 92.0 STATE OF ILLINOIS 25, 2015, you enter your appearfeet; thence West parallel IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ance and/or file an answer to the with the South line of said 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Plaintiff’s complaint, judgment by Quarter (1/4) Section 45.0 COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO default may be entered against feet; thence South parVILLAGE OF NEW MILFORD, a you at any time thereafter. allel with the East line of body politic and corporate, TOM KLINE said Quarter (1/4) Section Plaintiff, Clerk of the Circuit Court 142.0 feet to the point of vs.

17th Judicial Circuit beginning; situated in the JEFFREY J. SWAYNE; Winnebago County, Illinois County of Winnebago and HOPE K. SWAYNE; CITY OF ROCKFORD DEPARTState of Illinois.

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS; MENT OF LAW P.I.N.S.: 15-24-151-008 & 15and BYRON BANK, Lafakeria S. Vaughn, #1111 24-151-009 Defendants.

425 E. State Street and for other relief; that SumNo. 2014 MR 772 Rockford, Illinois 61104 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION mons was duly issued out of the 815-987-5540 The requisite Affidavit for Pub- Court against you as provided by 3674R TRRT 3/4 lication having been filed, Notice law, and said suit is now pending. n n n NOW THEREFORE, unless is hereby given you, JEFFREY STATE OF ILLINOIS J. SWAYNE, HOPE K. SWAYNE, you, the above-named DefenIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Unknown Owners and Non-Record dants, JEFFREY J. SWAYNE, HOPE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Claimants, Defendants in the K. SWAYNE and Unknown Owners WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS above-entitled suit, that said suit and Non-Record Claimants file CITY OF ROCKFORD, has been commenced in the Circuit your Answer to the Complaint to a municipal corporation, Court of the Seventeenth Judicial said suit or otherwise make your Plaintiff, Circuit of Winnebago County, appearance herein, in the office vs.

Illinois by said Plaintiff against you of the Clerk of the Circuit Court MARSHALL AMP, and other Defendants praying for of Winnebago County, at the SERIAL #M-2004-23-1673-B, the foreclosure of a Demolition Lien Winnebago County Courthouse, EPIPHONE GUITAR, on certain real estate commonly 400 West State Street, Illinois on SERIAL #I04110859, known as 6421 and 6405 11th or before the 3rd of April, 2015, IBANEZ GUITAR, Street. Rockford, Illinois and legally after which default may be entered SERIAL #00115185, against you at anytime after such described as follows: EPIPHONE GUITAR, date and a judgment and decree PARCEL I SERIAL #SU05073702, and of partition entered in accordance Part of the West Half RANDALL 412 SPEAKER with the prayer of said Complaint (1/2) of the Northwest QuarCABINET, dated at Rockford, Illinois this 23rd ter (1/4) of Section 24 in SERIAL #881652 day of February, 2015.

Township 43 North, Range Defendant.

Thomas A. Klein, 1 East of the Third Principal Case No. 14 MR 176 Clerk of the Circuit Court, Meridian, bounded as folNOTICE OF PUBLICATION 17th Judicial Circuit, Public Notices lows, to-wit: Commencing Notice is hereby given Winnebago County, Illinois. on the Eighth (1/8) Section n n n you, MARSHALL AMP, SERIAL Prepared By: line running North and STATE OF ILLINOIS #M-2004-23-1673-B, EPIPHONE BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, South through said Quarter GUITAR, SERIAL #I04110859, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP (1/4) Section, at a point 6 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IBANEZ GUITAR, SERIAL BY: DOUGLAS R. HENRY chains North of the Half COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO #00115185, EPIPHONE GUI#6229426 (1/2) Section line running TAR,SERIAL #SU05073702, and IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE 6833 Stalter Drive, 1st Floor East and West through RANDALL 412 SPEAKER CAB- OF SHARON E. RUPPRECHT, Rockford, IL 61108 said Section; thence North Deceased.

INET, SERIAL #881652, that the (815) 962-6611 on said Eighth (1/8) Section NO. 2015 P 49 Plaintiff has filed a PETITION FOR dhenry@bslbv.com line 2 chains and 10 feet; CLAIM NOTICE DECLARATORY JUDGMENT FOR 3721R TRRT 3/18 thence West 5 chains; NOTICE is given of the death of DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY and n n n thence South 2 chains that the above entitled suit has SHARON E. RUPPRECHT. Letters IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE and 10 feet; thence East 5 been commenced and is now of Office were issued on February 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT chains to the place of compending against you in the Circuit 4, 2015 to Richard A. Rupprecht, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS mencement; EXCEPTING Court of Winnebago County, in 508 S. Church Street, Winnebago, In the Matter of the Estate of

THEREFROM the Southerly PROBATE DIVISION the State of Illinois, wherein the Illinois 61088 who is the legal 50 feet in width of and the LEO G. KLEINDL, Plaintiff seeks an order authorizing representative of the Estate. The Westerly 45 feet in width of Deceased. the disposition of the property attorney for the estate is John the above described propCase No.: 2015 P 39 known as Gold Cross Pendant. M. Nelson, 1318 E. State Street, erty the North and Easterly CLAIM NOTICE These items were seized by the Rockford, Illinois 61104. lines of said excepted 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 3/11/2015 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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Government Notices

NOTICE is given of the death of LEO G. KLEINDL. Letters of Office were issued on February 17, 2015 to SANDRA L. TURNER, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The Attorney for the Estate is William J. Howard, 124 North Water Street, Suite 100, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 4, 2015, 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 his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: February 25, 2015 SANDRA L. TURNER Executor for the Estate of Leo G. Kleindl Name: William J. Howard #1271288 Attorney for: The Estate of Leo G. Kleindl Address: 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 City: Rockford, IL 61107 Telephone: (815) 964-8888 3722R TRRT 3/18 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, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

PETER H. NELSON; SARA L. NELSON, AKA SARA LINDMAN NELSON; TREASURY BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 841 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Peter H. Nelson; 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: Part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 13, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the South line of Grove Hill Road as said road is laid out in Country Barn Reserve Subdivision in said Section, said point being 283.00 feet west of the Northwest corner of Lot 5 in said subdivision; thence South at right angles to the last mentioned line 135.60 feet; thence West at right angles to the last mentioned line 869.27 feet; thence North 0 degrees 31 minutes 54 seconds East 275.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 40 seconds East 615.00 feet; thence South 59 degrees 25 minutes 19 seconds East 235.11 feet to a point on the West line of Grove Hill Road; thence South 0 Degrees 37

minutes 26 seconds West 22.0 feet to the South line of said Grove Hill Road; thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 40 seconds East along the South line of said Grove Hill Road 51.00 feet to the place of beginning.

Situated in the County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

8501 Grove Hill Road, Rockford, IL 61107 12-13-401-014 Now, therefore, unless you, Peter H. Nelson; 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 April 10, 2015, 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) One of Plaintiff’s Attorneys MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613 14-031512_MCS 3723R TRRT 3/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PAMELA E. CORDER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2015 P 96 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of PAMELA E. CORDER on January 13, 2015. Letters of Office were issued on February 24, 2015 to MARILYN GAY who is the legal representatives of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 6llll.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 13, 2015, 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 St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Div., 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: 3/2/15 MARILYN GAY, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 6llll 815/654-3060 3724R TRRT 3/18 n n n U STOR 3000 Charles Street Rockford, IL. 61108 Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Storage facility act, in the state of Illinois. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on March 20th at 3:00 p.m. on the premise where said property has been stored and which is located at 3000 Charles Street Rockford Illinois 61108. The personal property described below.

213 – Joseph Williamson 317 – Scott Kundert 405 – Sandra Ramos

512 – Niccolette Leathers 934 – Joan Bennett Unites are auctioned by lot.

Purchases must be cash only and be paid for at the time of the sale. All goods must be removed within 24 hours of purchase. Sale is subject to adjournment.

3700R TRRT 3/11 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 business in said County and State under the name of Size Beautiful at the following post office address: 204 Royal Ave Rockford, IL. 61101 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Diona James SIGNED: Diona James, 2/23/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 3701R TRRT 3/18 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 business in said County and State under the name of Nyon Designs at the following post office address: 923 C Street Rockford, IL 61107 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Amy Nyenhuis 815-978-8113 SIGNED:Amy Nyenhuis, 2/20/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 3702R TRRT 3/18 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 landscaping business in said County and State under the name of Down to Earth Yard Care at the following post office address: 5942 Forest Preserve Rd. Rockton, IL 61072 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeffery D. Jacobson SIGNED: Jeffery D. Jacobson, Feb. 23, 2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of February , A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 3703R TRRT 3/18 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: KAREN M. LINDQUIST, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2015 P 73 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of KAREN M. LINDQUIST of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 23, 2015, to JANICE VAASSEN, 4336 WESTLAKE VILLAGE DRIVE, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088, who is the Independent Executor of the Estate. 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 September 10, 2015, 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, 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: February 23, 2015 JANICE VAASSEN Independent Executor 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 3704 TRRT 3/18 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 contracting business in said County and State under the name of Regional Enviromental at the following post office address: 1123 4th Ave. Rockford, IL 61104 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ron Schwartz, R.C. Pittigrew SIGNED: R o n S c h wa rt z , 2/24/2015. SIGNED: R.C. Pittigrew, 2/24/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 3705R TRRT 3/18 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 social services/educator business in said County and State under the name of Heather James, Birth Doula at the following post office address: 1219 Prentice Ave. Rockford, IL 61102 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Heather James 815-520-1809 SIGNED: Heather James, 2/24/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 3706R TRRT 3/18 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 Steel Decor business in said County and State under the name of Mimi’s Steel House at the following post office address: 4165 Brookwood Dr. Loves Park, IL 61111 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Cheryl Burggrat SIGNED: Cheryl Burggrat, 2/25/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 3707R TRRT 3/18

The Rock River Times | March 4-10, 2015 | n n n In the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Winnebago County, Illinois BMO Harris Bank N.A., f/k/a Harris N.A., as the assignee of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as the Receiver for Amcore Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

Tri-B Enterprises, LLC, Corrigan Manufacturing Co., Joseph K. Corrigan, Roger T. Corrigan, Douglas P. Corrigan, Secondary Solutions, Inc., Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Tenants, and Non-Record Claimants, 2220 20th Ave. Rockford, IL 61104 1818 Christina St. Rockford, IL 61104 Defendants.

No. 15 CH 125 Notice by Publication The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Tenants, and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, by the said Complaint for Foreclosure against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure and for other relief of a certain Mortgage recorded against the premises described as follows, to wit: Legal Description: Lots Seventeen (17), Eighteen (18) and Nineteen (19) in Block Four (4) as designated upon the Plat of Sunnyside Subdivision, a part of the East Half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 36, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 5 of Plats on Page 30 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Common address: 2220 20th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104 Permanent Index Number: 11-36-280-016 The Mortgage was recorded on May 15, 2007, at the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200700728635.

Legal Description: Part of the Northeast Fractional Quarter (1/4) of Section 34, and part of the West Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 35, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to‑wit: Beginning at the point of intersection of the North line of 18th Avenue with the East line of Christina Street, as shown upon the Plat recorded in Book 16 of Plats on Page 27 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; thence East along the North line of said 18th Avenue, 400 feet; thence North, parallel with the West line of said Section 35, 550.79 feet, more or less, to the North line of premises conveyed by Singer, Nimick and Co. and others to Edward P. Lathrop by Deed recorded in Book 166 of Deeds on Page 493 in said Recorder’s Office; thence West along said North line to the East line of said Christina Street; thence South along said East line of Christina Street

to the place of beginning, EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part conveyed to the City of Rockford for highway or drainage purposes by Warranty Deed recorded as Microfilm 7016‑0540 and also Microfilm 7016‑0547; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Common address: 1818 Christina Street, Rockford, IL 61104 Permanent Index Number: 11-34-232-020 The Mortgage was recorded on May 11, 2007, at the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200700727255.

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

Now, Therefore, unless you, the above-named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the above-referenced suit or otherwise make your appearance in the Office of the Clerk of the Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 17th day of March, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

James P. Sullivan Mia D’Andrea Sara T. Ghadiri Chapman and Cutler llp 111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 (312) 845-3000 (312) 701-2361 (Fax) 3673R TRRT 3/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, VS. LIAHONA DEVELOPMENT, LLC, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE CASE NO. 2013 CH 1077 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 23RD day of October, 2014 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 10th day of March, 2015 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Lot Twenty Two (22) in Block Thirty One (31) as designated upon the Plat of Subdivision of Block 25 of Re-Plat of Grant Park Subdivision, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 13 of Plats on Page 50; re-recorded in Book 19 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: 212 Brooke Road Rockford, Illinois 61109 Property Code: 218 C 879 P.I.N. Number: 15-02-301-005 The property is commonly known as 212 Brooke Road Rockford, Illinois 61109 and is improved with a residential property.

Property will NOT be open for inspection. Judgment was taken in

the amount of $40,245.97 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford.

Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 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.

Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided.

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. Timothy F. Horning Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 3673R TRRT 3/4 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 Trucking business in said County and State under the name of DON FOSTER TRUCKING at the following post office address: 18063 Laube Road, Davis, IL 61019; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Don Foster.

SIGNED: Don Foster, 2/11/15 Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Patricia Klinz, DEPUTY 3655R TRRT 3/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.EVELYN C. GABUA, et al Defendants 14 CH 00764 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 15, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 23, 2015, 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 FOUR (4) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HARLEM HILLS, BEING PART OF SECTION 7, T. 44 N., R. 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 18 OF PLATS ON PAGES 28 AND 29 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3406 SHEA COURT, ROCKFORD, IL 61114 Property Index No. 12-07-278004 (151A023).

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 14-14-07813. 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 Attorney File

No. 14-14-07813 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00764 TJSC#: 34-18595 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. I644942 P3638R TRRT 2/25 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

MONICA V. LUSTRE; WILSHIRE CONDOMINIUMS HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION AKA WILSHIRE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONWALLINGFORD WAY; Defendants, 14 CH 704 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 1, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the hour of 1:00 p.m. in Intercounty’s office, 6957 Olde Creek Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300 Rockford, Illinois 61114, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: UNIT NUMBER 41D IN THE CONDOMINIUM AT WILSHIRE, THE PLAT OF SURVEY OF WHICH WAS RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2002 IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27B AND REFERRED TO AS EXHIBIT “B” IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0263287, WHICH CAN BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST WHICH CAN BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME; SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 12-14-131-008.

Commonly known as 7313 Wallingford Way, Rockford, IL 61107.

The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 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 Sale Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015. (847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 14-073072. I644619 P3647R TRRT 2/25 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MOLLY F. SANDERS, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2015 P 15 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MOLLY F. SANDERS on January 5, 2015.

Letters of Office were issued on February 6, 2015 to STANLEY W. SANDERS who is the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 6llll.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 27, 2015, 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 St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Div., 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: 2/12/15 STANLEY W. SANDERS, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 6llll 815/654-3060 3672R TRRT 3/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, VS. RYAN KAEMMERLEN, CITY OF ROCKFORD, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. CASE NO. 2014 CH 202 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 2ND day of October, 2014 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 10th day of March, 2015 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Lots Twenty-Eight (28) and Twenty-Nine (29) in Block Ten (10) as designated upon the Plat of B. A. Knight’s Subdivision of a part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 24, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 5 of Plats on page 24 and in Book 5 of of Plats on page 66 in the Winnebago County Recorder’s Office, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 1004 North Prospect Street Rockford, Illinois 61107 P.I.N Number: 1-24-129-027 Property Code: 204B 256 The property is commonly known as 1004 North Prospect Street Rockford, Illinois 61107 and is improved with a residential property.

Property will NOT be open for inspection. Judgment was taken in the amount of $89,265.37 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford.

Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale

fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 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.

Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided.

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. Timothy F. Horning Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 3678R TRRT 3/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE Case No. 14AD17 NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, ADAM BROCK, defendant, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the adoption of Noah James Michael Brock and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer to the Petition in said suit, or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 S. 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061, on or before 9 a.m. on the 19th day of March, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE MAY BETAKEN AGAINSTYOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. Witness: January 29th, 2015, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Ciruit Court Tammy Burke, Deputy Miranda Coyne, Byron, Illinois 3668R TRRT 3/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 1rH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE ADOPTION OF: FAYEZON SHORTEN, a minor.

Case No. 2015 AD 11 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION TO: ANY UNKNOWN FATHER and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: TAKE NOTICE that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child known as FAYEZON SHORTEN. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, ANY UNKNOWN FATHER and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your Answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herein, in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, Winnebago County Courthouse, in the City of Rockford, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, on or before March 25, 2015, a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment

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order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

PREPARED BY: Susan M. Dillon #6289369 BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, II 61108 P: 815.962.6611 IF: 815.962.0687 3707R TRRT 3/11 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 New Construction and Remodeling business in said County and State under the name of R&J CONSTRUCTION at the following post office address: 806 Court Street, Apt. 108, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: James P. Keonan, Richard Bangs.

SIGNED: Richard Bangs, James Keonan, 2/07/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Lorraine Bangs, NOTARY PUBLIC. 3652R TRRT 3/4 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 Manufacturing Fly Swatters business in said County and State under the name of Slingswatter at the following post office address: 5065 Park Valley Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dexter Teope.

SIGNED: Dexter Teope 2/4/15 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of February, A.D. 2015.

Allison Sowell NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires 12/29/18 3706R TRRT 3/11 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: LADORA C. MOSHER Deceased.

PROBATE NO. 15-P-58 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of: LADORA C. MOSHER. Letters of Office – Decedent’s Estate were issued on February 2, 2015 to: RICHARD M. MOSHER, 105 Oriole Circle, Rockford, IL 61107, Legal Representative/Executor of the Estate. The Attorney for the Estate is: DENNIS L. LEAHY, One Court Place #203, Rockford, IL 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 25, 2015, 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, 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 Probate Clerk’s office of the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s Legal Representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representative or to the attorney for the estate within ten (10) days after being filed.

DATED: 2/23/2015 ESTATE OF LADORA C. MOSHER, deceased BY: RICHARD M. MOSHER, Executor DENNIS L. LEAHY Attorney for the Estate One Court Place #203 Rockford IL 61101, 815 964-9600 3699R TRRT 3/11

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-MCW1; Plaintiff, vs.

PHILIP A. MOE; TRACIE A. MOE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PHILIP A. MOE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TRACIE A. MOE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 961 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, April 2, 2015, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 6957 Olde Creek Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61114, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK TWELVE (12) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CENTRAL PARK REALTY’S COMPANY’S SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION BEING IN THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 15 AND IN THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 10 BOTH IN TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH 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 COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3301 Parkside, Rockford, IL 61101.

P.I.N. 11-15-179-014.

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 at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. W10-0701 P3708R TRRT 3/11 n n n 12-063748 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs.

ANTOINETTE MOORE-JONES; TERRENCE JONES; Defendants, 12 CH 2282 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on August 13, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at the hour of 1:00 p.m. in Intercounty’s office, 6957 Olde Creek Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300 Rockford, Illinois 61114, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described

mortgaged real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE (125) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 2 OF MULFORDS WILDWOOD SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS PAGE 114 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 12-34-353-017.

Commonly known as 2408 Primrose Place, Rockford, IL 61108.

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 Sale Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015.

(847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 12-063748 I646837 P3709R TRRT 3/11 n n n 14-011942 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

STEPHEN J. PETERS; VICTORIA A. PETERS; BMO HARRIS BANK, NA AS ASSIGNEE OF FDIC, AS RECEIVER FOR AMCORE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 14 CH 505 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, April 2, 2015 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 6957 Olde Creek Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61114, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Nineteen (19) in Block Five (5) as designated upon Plat No. 1 of Calvin Park Hills Martin Hawkinson Company’s Subdivision of the Oscar Lindgren Farm, the Plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 23 of Plats on page 71 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 2722 Somerset Lane, Rockford, IL 61108.

P.I.N. 12-30-107-019.

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. 14-011942 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I646841 P3710R TRRT 3/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.LUIS L. MARRERO, et al Defendants 14 CH 00430 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 30, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 25, 2015, 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 HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE (171) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT NO. 3 PANORAMA VALLEY SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 40 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2661 DUDLEY DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-03101-017 (255B231). 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 14-14-05098. 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 Attorney File No. 14-14-05098 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00430 TJSC#: 35-2786 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. I646765 P3711R TRRT 3/11 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 15 CH 00001 U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Ruth A. Yoakum; Ruth A. Yoakum, Administrator; Jeremy Yoakum; Joel Yoakum; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of David M. Yoakum; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of David M. Yoakum Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: PART OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP FORTY-THREE (43) NORTH, RANGE TWO (2) EAST OF THE THIRD (3RD) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH 50 ACRES OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 18’ 12” EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 50 ACRES OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION (SAID SOUTH LINE BEING PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION), 800.53 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF RIVER ROAD AS SAID ROAD IS NOW LOCATED AND LAID OUT; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 25’ 20” EAST, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF ROAD, 160.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 53 DEGREES 34’ 40” WEST, AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE PRECEDING COURSE, 69.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24’ 21’ WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION, 80.64 FEET TO ITS

INTERSECTION WITH A LINE WHICH IS 250.00 FEET PERPENDICULARLY DISTANT NORTH FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 50 ACRES OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 18’ 12” WEST, ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED PARALLEL LINE, 862.77 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH A LINE WHICH IS 21.76 FEET DISTANT WEST FROM ( AS MEASURED ALONG THE WESTERLY PRODUCTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 50 ACRES OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION) AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24’ 21” EAST, ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED PARALLEL LINE, 250.00 FEET TO THE WESTERLY PRODUCTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 50 ACRES OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 18’ 12” EAST, ALONG THE WESTERLY PRODUCTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 50 ACRES OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 21.76 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF PUBLIC AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN AND TO THOSE PORTIONS THEREOF TAKEN, USED OR DEDICATED FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4282 River Road Cherry Valley, IL 61016 and which said Mortgage was made by: David M. Yoakum executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to U.S. Bank N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0261440; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before March 27, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff, 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-14-11560 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. I646992 P3712R TRRT 3/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COUTY OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MICHAEL E. CARPENTER, Deceased.

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Sales business in said County and State CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of under the name of Enviro Clean Supply MICHAEL E. CARPENTER. Letters of at the following post office address: Office were issued on DECEMBER 3432 North Winnebago Rd. Winnebago, 19, 2014, to ANNA RUSSUM, 375 IL 61088 zip; that the true and real full MAGNOLIA STREET, KNOBEL, AR names of all persons owning, conduct72435, who is the legal Executor of ing or transacting such business are as the estate. The attorney for the estate follows: Andreas Abramat 815-721-3707 is Michael J. Schirger, SCHIRGER 3432 N. Winnebago Rd. Winnebago, IL LAW OFFICES, LLC, 419 Main 61088 Valerie Abramat SIGNED: Andreas Abramat, Street, PO Box 537, Pecatonica, 2/17/2015. SIGNED: Valerie AbraIllinois 61063.

Claims against the estate may mat, 2/17/2015 Subscribed and sworn (or be filed on or before September 15, 2015, that date being at least six affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of February, A.D. 2015.

(6) months from the date of the first publication, or within three (3) months Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK from the date of mailing or delivery Ava Turner, DEPUTY 3692R TRRT 3/11 of notice to creditors, if mailing or n n n delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION amended, whichever date is later.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, Any claim not filed by the requisite COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO date stated above shall be barred.

This is to certify that the underClaims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winneba- signed intend to conduct and transgo County Circuit Clerk-Probate act a conferences, events, hosting Division at the Winnebago County broadcast shows business in said Courthouse, 400 West State Street, County and State under the name of Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the BloomBuildingLives at the following estate legal representative, or both. post office address: 5443 Gingeridge Copies of claims filed with the Lane, Rockford, IL 61114 zip; that the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Divi- true and real full names of all persons sion, must be mailed or delivered to owning, conducting or transacting such the estate legal representative and to business are as follows: LuGina Horton his/her attorney within ten (10) days SIGNED:Lugina Horton, 2/17/15.

Subscribed and sworn (or after it has been filed. affirmed to) before me, this 17th Dated: February 20, 2015 ANNA RUSSUM, Executor, day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK By: Dennis M. DcDougall Idella Blakely, DEPUTY SCHIRGER LAW OFFICES, LLC 3693R TRRT 3/11 Michael J. Schirger, #6290691 n n n 419 Main Street, PO Box 537 STATE OF ILLINOIS Pecatonica, IL 61063 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE (815) 977-5211 Phone 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (815) 977-5694 Fax COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO 3689R TRRT 3/11 BLACKHAWK BANK, n n n Plaintiff, STATE OF ILLINOIS vs.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JAMES P. ORSINGER, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AS TRUSTEE OF THE JAMES COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO P. ORSINGER LIVING TRUST IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: NO. 2011 DATED DECEMBER JAANA VIRTA-GUPTA, 2, 2011, JAMES P. ORSINGER, Plaintiff, JIM ORSINGER, INC., an Illinois CASE NO. 2015 D 93 vs. corporation, JAMES O. JONES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND GAUTUM GUPTA, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant Defendants.

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN CHANCERY Notice is given you, GAUTAM Case No. 2015 CH 45 GUPTA, Defendant, that this cause has been commenced against you NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE The requisite Affidavit for Pubin this Court asking for Dissolution lication having been filed, notice of Marriage and other relief.

Unless you file your response is hereby given to the following or otherwise file your appearance individuals: UNKNOWN OWNERS in this cause in the Office of the AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Circuit Court of Winnebago County Defendants in the above entitled Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois on or suit, that the said suit has been before the 6th day of April, 2015, a commenced in the Circuit Court Dissolution of Marriage and other of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winrelief may be granted as prayed nebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a for by the Plaintiff.

THOMAS A. KLEIN Clerk of the Mortgage upon the following property legally described as follows: Circuit Court of Winnebago County Lots Fifty-two [52] and 3690R TRRT 3/11 Fifty-three [53] as designatn n n ed upon the Plat of Snow’s ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE Arlington Subdivision, beOF INTENTION ing a Subdivision lying in the STATE OF ILLINOIS, East Half [½] of Section 12, County of Winnebago Township 44 North, Range This is to certify that the un1 East of the Third Principal dersigned intend to conduct and Meridian, the Plat of which transact a Powder Coating business is recorded in Book 15 of in said County and State under the Plats, Page 7 in the Recordname of Seven Five Customs at the er’s Office of Winnebago following post office addresses: County, Illinois; situated in 5760 N. Meridian Rd. Rockford, the County of Winnebago Illinois 61101 that the true and real and State of Illinois. full names of all persons owning, PIN: 11-12-480-012, 11-12conducting or transacting such business, with the respective resi- 480-013 Commonly known as: 4732 dent address of each, are as follows: Patrick J. Raupp 815-979-6097. North Second Street, Loves Park, IL 61111-5803; and for other relief, Signed Patrick Raupp 2/17/15 Subscribed and sworn (or that the action was filed on January affirmed) to before me, this 17th 14, 2015; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending.

Patricia Keinz, DEPUTY An identification of the Mort 3691R TRRT 3/11 gage sought to be foreclosed in n n n the Complaint is as follows; ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE Mortgagor: JAMES P. ORSINGOF INTENTION ER, AS TRUSTEE OF THE JAMES STATE OF ILLINOIS, P. ORSINGER LIVING TRUST NO. COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned 2011 DATED DECEMBER 2, 2011 Mortgagee: BLACKHAWK intend to conduct and transact a Retail

STATE BANK. The Plaintiff, BLACKHAWK BANK, is the present lawful holder and owner of said mortgage and note secured thereby.

Date of Mortgage: September 18, 2014 Date of Recording: October 16, 2014 County where recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois Recording Document Information: Document No. 20141032480 NOW THEREFORE, unless you, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, the said Defendants, 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, held in the Courthouse at 400 West State Street, in the City of Rockford, IL, on or before the 30th day of March, 2015, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

DATED at Rockford, Illinois, on February 25, 2015.

THOMAS A. KLEIN Clerk of the Circuit Court PREPARED BY: PAUL S. GODLEWSKI Attorney for Plaintiff One Court Place, Suite 103 Rockford, IL 61101 815/964-0058 ARDC – 0977837 3694R TRRT 3/11 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 sales business in said County and State under the name of Eyram Furntiure & Mattress at the following post office address: 2512 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford, IL 61108 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lawrence Kisseih 815-226-7190 SIGNED: Lawrence Kisseih, 2/19/15.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 3695R TRRT 3/11 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 rental business in said County and State under the name of Stoner Properties at the following post office address: 6601 Deer Isle Dr. Cherry Valley, IL 61016 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Deana Stoner 815-871-5371 Dean Stoner SIGNED: Deana Stoner, 2/20/2015. Dean Stoner, 2/20/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 3696R TRRT 3/11 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF Linda Rachel Harvey Case No. 15 MR98 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on April 15, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., Linda Rachel Harvey will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Linda Rachel Harvey to the name of Linda Rachel Emerson. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Room 426, in Rockford, Illinois.

Linda R. Harvey Date: 2-13-15 3697R TRRT 3/11

The Rock River Times | March 4-10, 2015 | 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 barbershop business in said County and State under the name of New Image at the following post office address: 630 7th St. Lower, Rockford, IL 61104 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mortebus Dubois SIGNED: Mortebus Dubois, 2/25/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Patricia Keinz, DEPUTY 3708R TRRT 3/18 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 roadside service, tire repair business in said County and State under the name of RNT at the following post office address: 8307 N. 2nd St. Machesney Park, IL 61115 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tyler Crown 815-516-6682 8307 N. 2nd St. Machesney Park, IL 61115 SIGNED: Tyler Crown, 2/25/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Patricia Keinz, DEPUTY 3709R TRRT 3/18 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 car sales business in said County and State under the name of Fast Lane Motors at the following post office address: 1275 Anvil Rd. Machesney Park, IL 61115 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Derek DiBenedetto SIGNED: Derek DiBenedetto, 2/26/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 3711R TRRT 3/18 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 recording label/artist development business in said County and State under the name of PTG Music The Label at the following post office address: 2312 S. Central Ave Rockford, IL 61102 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joseph L. Pearson SIGNED: Joseph L. Pearson, 2/26/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 3712R TRRT 3/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Plaintiff, vs.

DENISE K. GIPE; HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, if any; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD LIEN CLAIMANTS, Defendant.

No. 15 CH 199 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREIN

GIVEN YOU, DENISE K. GIPE; HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, if any; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD LIEN, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that an action is now pending in this Court as shown above, wherein the Plaintiff seeks to foreclose a mortgage made to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, with respect to the following described real estate: LOT 27 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF TOWNE VIEW SUBDIVISION, PLAT. 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (¼) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (¼) 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 81 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3308 ALIDA STREET, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61101 PROPERTY INDEX NUMBER: 11-10-226-010 NOW, THEREFORE, you are further notified to file your appearance in the Office of the Clerk of the Court above stated on or before April 4, 2015, and if you fail to do so or do not otherwise make your appearance on or before said date, this cause may be heard and judgment entered as prayed for in said Complaint without further notice.

FRANKS, GERKIN & McKENNA, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiffs 19333 E. Grant hwy.

PO BOX 5 Marengo, IL 60152 (815-923-2107 3713R TRRT 3/18 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 web design and marketing business in said County and State under the name of Skyfyi Creative Technologies at the following post office address: 1324 Jonathan Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Skyler Whitenack SIGNED: Skyler Whitenack 2/27/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 3714R TRRT 3/18 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 siding business in said County and State under the name of Lara Exteriors at the following post office address: 2409 Crosby St. Rockford, IL 61107 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Arturo Lara 815-703-8478 SIGNED: Arturo Lara, 2/27/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 3715R TRRT 3/18 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 services business in said County and State under the name of Toscano Cleaners at the following post office address: 1626 16th Ave. Rockford, IL 61104 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marilo Alfaro 779-348-5473 1626 16th Ave.

Rockford, IL 61104 SIGNED: Marilo Alfaro, 2/27/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 3716R TRRT 3/18 n n n F13100110FT CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY— ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association Plaintiff vs.

Citibank (South Dakota) N.A.; Sichanh Sriackhaphom; Khamphoui Sriackhaphom; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

11 CH 1025 2353 South Alpine Road, Rockford, Illinois 61108 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Sichanh Sriackhaphom, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT TWENTY (20) AND THAT PART OF LOT NINETEEN (19) DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT NINETEEN (19); THENCE WESTERLY THREE AND FOUR TENTHS (3.4) FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TO A POINT SEVEN TENTHS (.7) FEET WESTERLY FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE: EASTERLY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RIDGE-HAVEN BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST 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 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 84 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS P.I.N.: 12-32-332-055 Said property is commonly known as 2353 South Alpine Road, Rockford, Illinois 61108, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Sichanh Sriackhaphom and Khamphoui Sriackhaphom and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0428666 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Winnebago County on or before APRIL 3, 2015, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

YOU MAY BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME – DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, this case is subject to Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program. For further information on the mediation

process, please see the NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION on file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court or by contacting the Plaintiff’s attorney at the address listed below.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I647687 P3725R TRRT 3/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, -v.MARK HUTSON, et al Defendant 12 CH 02452 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 16, 2015, 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: THE SOUTHERLY THIRTY-FIVE (35) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF COLMAN AND GARRISONS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as 1015 GRANT AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-380-006.

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 151701(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 14-13-10675.

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 Attorney File No. 14-13-10675 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 02452 TJSC#: 35-1642 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. I647290 P3726R TRRT 3/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.CURTIS HILL, et al Defendants 12 CH 01163 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 13, 2015, 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: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, TOWIT: PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWN OF ROSCOE, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF AFORESAID SECTION 3, 995.45 FEET DUE EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE DUE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 3, 120.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, 317.0 FEET; THENCE DUE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 3, 120.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, 317.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. (THE NORTH 150 FEET OF THIS LAND IS KNOWN AS LOT 5 STATELINE HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION THE PLAT OF WHICH HAS BEEN RECORDED.) BEING THE SAME FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED FROM HEIDI HEDRINGTON AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY R. HILL, DECEASED TO CURTIS HILL AND HEI-

DI HEDRINGTON, DATED 04/20/2004 RECORDED ON 08/26/2004 IN DOCUMENT NO. 0457011, IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF IL. Commonly known as 6195 STATE LINE ROAD, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-03-151-010; 0403-151-011. 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 151701(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 14-14-11025.

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 Attorney File No. 14-14-11025 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 01163 TJSC#: 35-1331 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. I647054 P3727R TRRT 3/18 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Residential Credit Solutions, Inc.

PLAINTIFF Vs. Jane Steele a/k/a Jane McGettigan Steele; Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-FFA, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate Series 2005-FFA; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Frederick A. Steele; Gail Simmons; Tracy Rohr a/k/a Tracey Rohr a/k/a Tracey L. Steele; Sophia Steele-King; Ronnie Green; DAAJE5, Inc.; Citizens Finance of Illinois, Inc.; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Frederick A. Steele (deceased) DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00656 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Frederick A. Steele, Gail Simmons, Ronnie Green That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: THE SOUTHERLY TWENTY-EIGHT (28) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT FIFTEEN (15) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AND THE NORTHERLY TWENTY-TWO (22) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT FOURTEEN (14) IN SAID BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CLARK’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY LINES OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE LINE BETWEEN SAID LOTS FOURTEEN (14) AND FIFTEEN (15); EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PART CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 22, 1999, AS DOCUMENT NO. 9961511; THE DRIVEWAY EASEMENT AS CONTAINED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN BOOK 261 ON PAGE 408 (AFFECTS THE NORTHERLY 3.5 FEET IN WIDTH THEREOF), SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1134 N. Main Street Rockford, IL 61103 and which said Mortgage was made by: the Mortgagor(s), to First Franklin Financial Corp., subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0465512; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before APRIL 3, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 7945300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-1411226 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

I647341 P3728R TRRT 3/18 n n n 14-073688 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF, -vs-

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SOMJAI WANG A/K/A SOMJAI THAMMAVONG A/K/A SAMJAI THAMMAVONG; JUSTIN J. HIRSCHFIELD; SHELLY R. HIRSCHFIELD; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 14 CH 1220 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you Somjai Wang a/k/a Somjai Thammavong a/k/a Samjai Thammavong, Justin J. Hirschfield, Shelly R. Hirschfield and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Unknown Occupants.

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 conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT SIX (6) AND WEST FOURTEEN (14) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK THIRTY-SIX (36) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF 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; THE EAST LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT FIVE (5), SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2001 13th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104 Permanent Index No.: 1125-463-001 and which said Mortgage was made by Somjai Thammavong Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Irwin Mortgage Corporation as Mortgagee, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, Document No. 0555275.

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 in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 30th day after the first publication of this notice which is March 20, 2015.

Default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Attorney No: 7102 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I645764 3687R TRRT 3/4

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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 Graphic Design business in said County and State under the name of KATIE KLAUS DESIGNS at the following post office address: 11051 Centennial Drive, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Katherine Klaus.

SIGNED: Katherine Klaus 2/10/2015 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 3650R TRRT 3/4 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 Fire Flow Testing, Water Pipe Locating, Leak Detection business in said County and State under the name of ROCKFORD WATER SERVICES at the following post office address: 2036 Cumberland St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Pete Gioppo.

SIGNED: Pete Gioppo, 2/10/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 3651R TRRT 3/4 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 Z-CONVENIENCE at the following post office address: 1103 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Zachary Sims.

SIGNED: Zachary Sims, 2/10/15 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY

3653R TRRT 3/4 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 heating and air conditioning installation, maintenance and repair business in said County and State under the name of BEST HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING at the following post office address: 120 Landing Gear Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Miguel A. Aguilar.

SIGNED: Miguel A. Aguilar, 2/9/15 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Robert S. Witt, NOTARY PUBLIC 3654R TRRT 3/4 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 and

landscaping business in said County and State under the name of CRISHET ENTERPRISE at the following post office address: 2804 Searles Ave., Apt. 3, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Shavon Carrington.

SIGNED: Shavon Carrington, 2/9/15 Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 3656R TRRT 3/4 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 Lawn Care Service business in said County and State under the name of Matt’s Lawn Care at the following post office address: 719 10th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Pablo Alosta.

SIGNED: Pablo Alosta, 2/12/15 Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 3657R TRRT 3/4 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 Remodeling business in said County and State under the name of TB Remodeling at the following post office address: 10787 Edgemere Terrace, Roscoe, IL 61073, phone: 815-608-8568; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tyler Thomas Hancock.

SIGNED: Tyler Thomas Hancock, 2/12/15 Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 3658R TRRT 3/4 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 Pet Waste business in said County and State under the name of ROVERS LEFTOVERS at the following post office address: 724 Kelsey Court, IL 61072; 815621-0793; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kim Witt.

SIGNED: Kim Witt, 2/9/15 Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 3659R TRRT 3/4 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 Cabinetry/Remodeling business in said County and State under the name of ARTISAN BUILDERS AND RENOVATORS at the following post office address: 3314 Collins St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Scott R. Westman.

SIGNED: Scott R. Westman, 2/10/15 Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 3660R TRRT 3/4 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 Platinum Shears at

the following post office address: 645 S. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, IL 61072; 815-624-2725; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Angie Espinosa.

SIGNED: Angie Espinosa, 2/9/15 Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 3661R TRRT 3/4 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 Personal and Beauty Care Products business in said County and State under the name of GLORY at the following phone number; 815-299-0586; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Romona Lottie.

SIGNED: Romona Lottie, 2/13/15 Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Patricia Klinz, DEPUTY 3665R TRRT 3/4 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 Remodeling business in said County and State under the name of COTTO REMODELING CO. at the following post office address: 4883 Linden Road, Apt. #331, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alfredo Roldan.

SIGNED: Alfredo Roldan, 2/13/15 Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 3667R TRRT 3/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: MARY DONNA GILLETTE, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2014 P CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARY DONNA GILLETTE. Letters of Office of Executor issued on January 26, 2015 to Clifford A. Gillette, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is J. Laird Lambert, 2425 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 11, 2015, 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, IL 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 of filing date.

DATED: 02/16/2015 J. Laird Lambert LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE/ ADMINISTRATOR PREPARED BY: J. LAIRD LAMBERT - #228 ATTORNEY AT LAW

2425 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61108 815/316-2167 3662R TRRT 3/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In the Matter of the Estate of: FREDRICK S. KELLY, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2014 P 454 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of FREDRICK S. KELLY. Letters of Office of Executor issued on October 23, 2014 to Laura M. O’Connor of 1622 Bruner Street, Rockford 61103, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Robert E. Canfield, 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704, Rockford, IL 61108.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under paragraph 298-4 of the Probagte Act (Ill. Rev. Stat.,Ch. 110%, par 28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 18, 2015, 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, IL 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: 2/13/15 Laura O’Connor Executor Robert E. Canfield 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704 Rockford, IL 61108 3664 R TRRT 3/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: FRANK S. WILLIAMS, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2014 P 469 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of FRANK S. WILLIAMS, SR. Letters of Office of Executor issued on December 15, 2014 to Anthony T. Williams, whose address is 318 Carbaugh Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Jeffry A. Dahlberg, 5130 North Second Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 24, 2015, 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, IL 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 of filing date.

DATED: 2/16/15 Anthony T. Williams ADMINISTRATOR PREPARED BY: J. LAIRD LAMBERT - #228 ATTORNEY AT LAW 2425 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61108 815/316-2167 3666R TRRT 3/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W2 Plaintiff, -v.SCOTT LONG, et al Defendant 12 CH 01878 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 March 19, 2015, 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 THIRTY-EIGHT (38) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF MILLVIEW HEIGHTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 257 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7210 CINDY DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-25103-007.

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 14-13-28013. 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. 14-13-28013 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 01878 TJSC#: 35-507 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. I644805 P 3679 TRRT 3/4 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 1rH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE ADOPTION OF: FAYEZON SHORTEN, a minor.

Case No. 2015 AD 11 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION TO: ANY UNKNOWN FATHER and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: TAKE NOTICE that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child known as FAYEZON SHORTEN. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, ANY UNKNOWN FATHER and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your Answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herein, in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, Winnebago County Courthouse, in the City of Rockford, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, on or before March 25, 2015, a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated: at Rockford, Illinois, this12th Day of February, 2015 Thomas Klein Winnebago County Clerk PREPARED BY: Susan M. Dillon #6289369 BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive

Rockford, II 61108 P: 815.962.6611 IF: 815.962.0687 3700R TRRT 3/11 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: RANDY ATKINSON, Deceased.

CASE NO. 13 P 386 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RANDY ATKINSON. Letters of Office were issued to SCOTT ATKINSON of Fort Bliss, Texas, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Patrick M. Moore, 321 West State Street, Suite 700, Rockford, Illinois, 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed On or before Sept. 13, 2015, 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’s legal representative, or both.

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

DATED: February 19, 2015 SCOTT ATKINSON, Administrator Attorney Patrick M. Moore 321 West State Street, Suite 700 Rockford, Illinois 61101 (815) 962-5490 3701R TRRT 3/11 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 CASSIDY deBUYS Deceased, CASE NO. 14-P-316 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CASSIDY deBUYS. Letters of Office were issued on the 18th day of February, 2015 to JACQUELINE A. GRAY, HC 62, BOX 655, DEER, ARKANSAS 72628, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, of Hampilos & Langley, Ltd., 308 West State Street, Suite 210, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 4, 2015, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of the 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, 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 their attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: 2-18-15 Jacqueline A. Gray George P. Hampilos – 3669 HAMPILOS & LANGLEY, LTD.

308 West State Street, Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815/962-0044 3717R TRRT 3/18 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JACK L. NAILL, Deceased.

No. 2015 P 086 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Jack L. Naill. Letters of Office were issued on February 17, 2015 to Michael J. Naill of 265 Blue Isle Drive, Holland, MI 49424 as Independent Executor for the Estate. The attorney of record for the Estate is Robert E. Canfield, 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 704, Rockford, IL 61108.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under paragraph 28-4 of the Probate Act (III. Rev Stat., Ch. 110%, par 28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims may be filed on or before September 4, 2015, 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 any know creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated 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 Executor, or both. Copies of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and to its attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: February 27, 2015 Michael L. Naill, Executor Robert E. Canfield, (3122943) 1111 S. Alpine Rd. Suite 704 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 968-7200 3718R TRRT 3/18 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 Healthcare consulting in management, administration, leadership, community health & respiratory therapy consulting business in said County and State under the name of Osen Healthcare Proconsulting at the following post office address: 5957 Birkenshaw Lane Loves Park, IL 61111 zip; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Soumaya Osen 779-348-4454 SIGNED: Soumaya Osen, 2/27/2015.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2015.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 3719R TRRT 3/18

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RICARDO PEREZ; BRENDA L. PEREZ AKA BRENDA LEA PEREZ; CITY OF ROCKFORD; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 566 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, March 19, 2015, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 6957 Olde Creek Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61114, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WOODRUFF’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS) ON PAGE 208 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1102 8th Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

P.I.N. 11-26-485-001.

The improvement on the property consists of a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

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, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 4536960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14050264 I645169 P 3680 TRRT 3/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

LOIS L. STEWART; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 982 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, March 19, 2015, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 6957 Olde Creek Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61114, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT THREE (3) AND THE EAST 25 FEET OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK EIGHT (8) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF FRED L. BURR’S GUILFORD HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 7 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY,

ILLINOIS, THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE LINE DIVIDING SAID LOTS IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3011 Buckingham Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

P.I.N. 12-18-455-002.

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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled at most only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 4536960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14090244 I645176 P 3681 TRRT 3/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHELE R LALLY, et al Defendant 14 CH 339 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 10, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 12, 2015, 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 FOURTEEN (14) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 2 OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE N. W. 1/4 OF SECTION 25, T. 46 N., R. 2 E. OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 39 OF PLATS ON PAGE 6A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 12227 SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 04-25152-006.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 3 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 PA1402588. 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. PA1402588 Case Number: 14 CH 339 TJSC#: 35-2171 645316 P 3682 TRRT 3/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DERON HAYES A/K/A DERON T. HAYES, et al Defendants 14 CH 620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 22, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 27, 2015, 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 227 AS DESIGNATED UPON BLUFFSIDE HEIGHTS PLAT NUMBER FIVE BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF BLUFFSIDE HEIGHTS PLAT NUMBER FOUR AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND PART OF

THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS ON PAGE 112A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4202 SUNBURY DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 1512-253-008. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 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 PA1404086. 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. PA1404086 Case Number: 14 CH 620 TJSC#: 34-18628 I645426 P 3683 TRRT 3/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS ESTEBAN VELAZQUEZ; TURNBERRY RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS 3229 CITADEL DRIVE ROCKFORD, IL 61109 DEFENDANTS 14 CH 1180 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, TURNBERRY RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION C/O ROAA M AL-HEETI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT FIFTY-TWO (52) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF TURNBERRY RIDGE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 45 OF PLATS ON PAGE 75 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 3229 CITADEL DRIVE ROCKFORD, IL 61109 and which said Mortgage was made by, ESTEBAN VELAZQUEZ; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDERMortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of WINNEBAGO County, Illinois, as Document No. 0622787; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Thomas A. Klein Circuit Clerks Office 400 W State Street, #108 Rockford, Illinois 61101 on or before March 20, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1409047 I645706 P 3684 TRRT 3/4 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-BC4 Plaintiff, -v.GILMA BROWNLEE, et al Defendant 13 CH 462

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 17, 2015, 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-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, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH 5 FEET IN WIDTH OF SAID LOT, SOUTH LINE OF SAID EXCEPTED TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT FIFTY-TWO (52); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3507 PHEASANT RUN, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 1102-378-013. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 1 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 PA1302278. 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. PA1302278 Case Number: 13 CH 462 TJSC#: 35-2438 I645711 P 3685 TRRT 3/4 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.RUSTEE A PETERSON, et al Defendant 14 CH 805 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 2, 2015, 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 LOT 10 IN BLOCK 1 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF W.T. ROBERTSON’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS) ON PAGE 262 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 90 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT, TO A POINT 90 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1635 CHARLES STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25177-007.

The real estate is improved with a tan, vinyl siding, one unit home; two car detached 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

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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 PA1406908. 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) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1406908 Case Number: 14 CH 805 TJSC#: 34-19805 I645740 P 3686 TRRT 3/4

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.EMILY WILLIAMS A/K/A EMILY M WILLIAMS A/K/A EMILY M PINEDO, et al Defendants 13 CH 145 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial

Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 2, 2015, 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 NINE (9) IN BLOCK TWENTY-EIGHT (28) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CHURCHILL PLACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE EAST HALF 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 1209 16TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25-453-018.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 2 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

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE I646830 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-MCW1; Plaintiff, vs. PHILIP A. MOE; TRACIE A. MOE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PHILIP A. MOE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TRACIE A. MOE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 961 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, April 2, 2015, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 6957 Olde Creek Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61114, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 3301 Parkside, Rockford, IL 61101. P.I.N. 11-15-179-014. 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 at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. W10-0701 I646830 P3708R TRRT 3/11 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE 14-011942 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, vs. STEPHEN J. PETERS; VICTORIA A. PETERS; BMO HARRIS BANK, NA AS ASSIGNEE OF FDIC, AS RECEIVER FOR AMCORE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 14 CH 505 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, April 2, 2015 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 6957 Olde Creek Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61114, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 2722 Somerset Lane, Rockford, IL 61108. P.I.N. 12-30-107-019. 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. 14-011942 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I646841 P3710R TRRT 3/11 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.- LUIS L. MARRERO, et al Defendants 14 CH 00430 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 30, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 25, 2015, 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 2661 DUDLEY DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-03-101-017 (255B231).

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 14-14-05098. 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. 14-14-05098 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00430 TJSC#: 35-2786 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. I646765 P3711R TRRT 3/11 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE 12-063748 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. ANTOINETTE MOORE-JONES; TERRENCE JONES; Defendants,12 CH 2282 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on August 13, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at the hour of 1:00 p.m. in Intercounty’s office, 6957 Olde Creek Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300 Rockford, Illinois 61114, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-34-353-017. Commonly known as 2408 Primrose Place, Rockford, IL 61108.

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 Sale Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015. (847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 12-063748. I646837 P3709R TRRT 3/11 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, VS. LIAHONA DEVELOPMENT, LLC, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE CASE NO. 2013 CH 1077 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 23RD day of October, 2014 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 10th day of March, 2015 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Commonly known as: 212 Brooke Road Rockford, Illinois 61109 Property Code: 218 C 879 P.I.N. Number: 15-02-301-005 The property is commonly known as 212 Brooke Road Rockford, Illinois 61109 and is improved with a residential property. Property will NOT be open for inspection. Judgment was taken in the amount of $40,245.97 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford. Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 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.

Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY

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

OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Timothy F. Horning Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 5/636-9300 3673R TRRT 3/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- EMILY WILLIAMS A/K/A EMILY M WILLIAMS A/K/A EMILY M PINEDO, et al Defendants 13 CH 145 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 2, 2015, 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 1209 16TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25-453-018. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 2 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 PA1225147. 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. PA1225147 Case Number: 13 CH 145 TJSC#: 35-856 I645814 3688R TRRT 3/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, -v.- MARK HUTSON, et al Defendant 12 CH 02452 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 16, 2015, 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 1015 GRANT AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-380-006. 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

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 PA1225147. 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) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1225147 Case Number: 13 CH 145 TJSC#: 35-856 I645814 3688R TRRT 3/4

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 14-13-10675. 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. 14-13-10675 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 02452 TJSC#: 35-1642 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. I647290 P3726R TRRT 3/18 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.- CURTIS HILL, et al Defendants 12 CH 01163 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 13, 2015, 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 6195 STATE LINE ROAD, SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-03-151-010; 04-03-151-011. 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 14-14-11025.

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. 14-14-11025 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 01163 TJSC#: 35-1331 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. I647054 P3727R TRRT 3/18

The Rock River Times | March 4-10, 2015 | n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, VS. RYAN KAEMMERLEN, CITY OF ROCKFORD, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. CASE NO. 2014 CH 202 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 2ND day of October, 2014 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 10th day of March, 2015 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Commonly known as: 1004 North Prospect Street Rockford, Illinois 61107 P.I.N Number: 1-24-129-027 Property Code: 204B 256 The property is commonly known as 1004 North Prospect Street Rockford, Illinois 61107 and is improved with a residential property.

Property will NOT be open for inspection. Judgment was taken in the amount of $89,265.37 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford.

Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 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. Upon payment in full on the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Respective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information, contact Timothy F. Horning attorney for Plaintiff, 3400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Pursuant to Section 15-1507 (c)(7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided. 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. Timothy F. Horning Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 3678R TRRT 3/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W2 Plaintiff, -v.- SCOTT LONG, et al Defendant 12 CH 01878 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 March 19, 2015, 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 7210 CINDY DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-25-103-007. 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 14-13-28013. 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. 14-13-28013 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 01878 TJSC#: 35-507 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. I644805 P 3679 TRRT 3/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS EMC MORTGAGE LLC; Plaintiff, vs. RICARDO PEREZ; BRENDA L. PEREZ AKA BRENDA LEA PEREZ; CITY OF ROCKFORD; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 566 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, March 19, 2015, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 6957 Olde Creek Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61114, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1102 8th Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. P.I.N. 11-26-485-001. The improvement on the property consists of a multi-family residence.

The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. 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, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg 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.

F14050264 I645169 P 3680 TRRT 3/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. LOIS L. STEWART; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 982 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, March 19, 2015, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 6957 Olde Creek Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61114, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 3011 Buckingham Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61107. P.I.N. 12-18-455002. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled at most only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 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, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg 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.

F14090244 I645176 P 3681 TRRT 3/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- 14 CH 339 MICHELE R LALLY, et al Defendant NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 10, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 12, 2015, 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 12227 SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD, ROSCOE, IL 61073 Property Index No. 04-25-152-006. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 3 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) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1402588. 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. PA1402588 Case Number: 14 CH 339 TJSC#: 35-2171 I645316 P 3682 TRRT 3/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- DERON HAYES A/K/A DERON T. HAYES, et al Defendants 14 CH 620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 22, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 27, 2015, 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 4202 SUNBURY DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-12-253-008. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 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 PA1404086. 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. PA1404086 Case Number: 14 CH 620 TJSC#: 34-18628 I645426 P 3682 TRRT 3/4 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-BC4 Plaintiff, -v.- GILMA BROWNLEE, et al Defendant 13 CH 462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 17, 2015, 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 3507 PHEASANT RUN, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-02-378-013. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 1 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

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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 PA1302278. 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. PA1302278 Case Number: 13 CH 462 TJSC#: 35-2438 I645711 P 3685 TRRT 3/4 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.- RUSTEE A PETERSON, et al Defendant 14 CH 805 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 2, 2015, 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 1635 CHARLES STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25-177-007. The real estate is improved with a tan, vinyl siding, one unit home; two car detached 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 PA1406908. 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. PA1406908 Case Number: 14 CH 805 TJSC#: 34-19805 I645740 3686R TRRT 3/4

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Your Horoscope

By Denise Guzzardo Week of March 4-10, 2015

This Week: The full Moon March 5 is influenced by Virgo. Most of you may have already noticed energy levels are up from the previous month. The drive and ambition to clean, organize and get involvedinanexerciseroutinewillarrivewithlittleor noeffort.Thisisalsocomplimentedwiththeenergies of Mars and Venus aligning with Aries at this time.

The ability to tap into your own drive and ambition is elevated with the helpful vibrations. Last month when Mars was aligned with Pisces it was a little difficult to get motivated, physical wellness issueswerealsochallengedduringthattime.However, Mars with Aries can also ignite unexpected flare ups or tempers, so be mindful of that especially on or around the 11th of March. Channel this fresh new and improved energy to good use. Enjoy!

Aries (March 21 to April 19) — The focus may surround a family matter early on this week as unexpected information comes to light regarding a female. Her physical or emotional wellness may be cause for some concern. You will find a solution by week’s end that seems to redirect the outcome of this landslide for the better. Meanwhile your personal life begins to flourish as you make connections with those of like mind and spirit. Finances are fabulous this month Aries.

Taurus(April20toMay20)­—Watching a loved

one struggle is like witnessing a bad car wreck. You don’t want to look but for some strange reason you cant look away. You’re trying your best to allow them to see the positive influences of their life and count their blessings, but it seems to be falling on deaf ears. Trust me, you are influencing them and slowly but surely it is sinking in. Make sure you are taking time for yourself and your own wellness in the mix of all of this. By week’s end things look a little brighter Taurus.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20) — This full moon may bring up some emotional challenges from the past, try not to allow them to alter your mindset in the present moment. Going within and ignoring the obvious will not help anyone resolve their personal conflicts. If you are part of the problem, this is a good time to become part of the solution. Extending your loving self and leaving the past behind will achieve mixed results. Eventually this will sink in and begin to work in your favor Gemini.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22) — News from far away touches your heart deeply at this time. You may feel as though you want to hop on a plane and embrace these aspects personally. The timing may not be entirely perfect but this will be the start of something that will build in the months to come.

All is not lost, in fact you will become closer to the truth than ever before Cancer.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) — Love and support arrives from unusual sources now, and you feel a sense of relief. Finances are beginning to align in a productivewayandyourpersonallifetakesaturnfor the better as well. Family squabbles begin to subside as though they never took place to begin with. You’re not sure exactly what the turning point was, but

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it doesn’t matter now. Let go of the past and don’t expect trouble to resurface now. Keep the peace Leo. Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) — The full moon in your sign March 5 has you rocking with vibrant energy. A long overdue financial matter will be coming to a close shortly in your favor creating a reason to celebrate. A little bit of spring fever does the body good Virgo.

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) — Pay close attention to legal documents or paperwork and make sure these aspects are in order. Take this week to organize your home and prepare for the coming events. Your social calendar will be quite full the next few weeks so you don’t want to feel as though you’re behind the eight ball with mundane tasks. Shifts begin to take place with family and friends, you realize who has your back and who doesn’t. It would be best to stay out of another individual’s family dynamic at this time Libra.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) — Pay very close attention to children and pets around you at this time. You may be overlooking something crucial because there is way too much chatter in your head from an annoying source. You are coming into a windfall at this time or a possible opportunity to switch careers. Your financial sector will be worth its weight in gold as we roll into the month of March.

Make sure you set some money away for a rainy day. Your long term goals are beginning to take shape and form Scorpio.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) — This is your full Moon Sag . You own this one so take advantage of this vibration now. This alignment opens door for upgrades on all levels, and will continue to bless you through the 10th. Opportunities for financial

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gain, friendships and romance are all highlighted including an unexpected windfall. March 10th could even find you winning an unexpected sum of money or prize. With the sweet comes the sour, mind your tongue onMarch 11th and avoid those with aggressive tendencies at all costs Sag. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) — A change with your home or vehicle is on the horizon now, this appears to be a choice instead of a forced issue, You are in a prime position to get the job of your dreams now. Take the extra steps to ensure you’re the best candidate. You will outshine your competitors hands down at this time. Romance is definitely improving as well. You’re beginning to see that everything happens for a reason Capricorn.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) — Expansions within the home are likely possibly with a pet or a child. Even if this is just a temporary vibration, it will certainly lift your spirits.. Finances and career sectors are blessed at this time. You are in a grand position aligning yourself with the powers that be upgrading your current affairs. An unexpected windfall will arrive shortly, creating a weekend to remember Aquarius.

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) — You may need to retrace your steps in a work environment to make sure all of your i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed.

Pay close attention to detail and you will avoid an added complication in that regard. Your romantic aspects are shifting into high gear at this time. Take some time out with your significant other. A little effort in that direction will pay off big time in the end. Your sensuality is red hot now, go for it Pisces.

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Energy & Environment

Industry response to peak oil not enough long term

By Robert and Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association

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e were asked recently if peak oil remains an issue. Just as cold weather stimulates doubt regarding climate change the current low price of oil stimulates doubt about peak conventional oil. Such short-term anomalies confuse the public and bring out a new round of denials regarding the existence of these long-term trends.

Researchers documenting peak conventional oil provide data indicating it occurred around 2005. Since then the production of conventional oil has been virtually flat. The dramatic increase in the production of oil shale in the United States obscured recognition of the long term implications of the drop in conventional oil supplies.

As major independent oil companies such as Exxon Mobil and Shell spent more money on developing new sources of oil the actual amount of oil secured per capital expenditure declined. In response, oil companies cut back on expenditures and sold off part of their assets in order to pay down debt and pay dividends.

This trend of rising costs to secure new oil supplies is also true for countries which own

their oil supplies. With declining revenues the countries will have less money for social expenditures necessary for the needs of their citizens.

Rather than sell their oil into global markets, some of them have developed bilateral agreements which direct the oil to their partners. China has developed such agreements with Saudi Arabia and Russia which bypass the major independent oil companies. National oil companies are also using more of their oil internally to meet the needs of their own citizens.

With the high cost of oil consumers began to resist the higher prices. Oil consumption in the United States fell as young people in the 18 to 39 age range were driving less.

Their unemployment represented 80% of the reason for less driving, according to a study by Michael Sivek.

The rise in U.S. oil production was hailed as our having the potential of our becoming energy independent. As our production rose Saudi Arabia chose to hold their production at existing levels producing a global oil glut that collapsed the price of oil.

The low cost of oil will further slow the effort to find and develop new sources of

oil. When combined with the higher cost of finding new sources, it suggests the price of oil will again rise.

What is happening with oil supplies and prices is consistent with what was predicted with the arrival of the peak in conventional oil. Now that oil prices have collapsed, consumption is expected to increase leading to higher prices which reach a point where consumers cut back on consumption.

As pointed out in the book, “The World

After Cheap Oil,” without cheap oil the global economy in its current form would no longer exist. Yet there is very little discussion regarding the implications of peaking conventional oil as it is assumed that the massive resources in oil sands, oil shale and shale oil will be sufficient to meet our needs well into the future if we ignore the adverse environmental impacts of their development.

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Mr. Green Car

More highlights from the Chicago Auto Show

By Allen Penticoff Special to TRRT

You can’t send a car nut like myself to an event like the Chicago Auto Show and not end up with him/her bubbling over with excitement at discovering new things. While I was mostly hunting for electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles there were many other vehicles or technologies of interest. Unfortunately, I can’t get into them all here so I will stick to some of the highlights.

First, I’ll say that one of my technology dreams is coming true. We have the technology to display the traffic that surrounds us and to warn us of encroachments on our lane space. This is beginning to appear in cars, but not quite what I think is the ultimate destination yet – a comprehensive 360-degree graphic display. But there are great inroads.

Back up radar has moved to the rear fenders to provide blind spot detection and Honda revealed a simple technology that I wish my own cars had.

Honda has installed a tiny video camera on the right side mirror. When the turn signal is activated, the camera’s video display shows up on the center console video screen. If desired, the camera can be left on continuously. I’ve been dreaming of something like this for our Volt, which has a serious

Left: The Mitsubishi MiEV. Right: BMW’s i8 electric performance model. Photos by A llen Penticoff

right-side blind spot. Of course they warn that one should still check their mirrors. I believe the time has come to change vehicle equipment laws and eliminate side-view mirrors as a requirement. I believe the law should state a vehicle should have mirrors or “equivalent” technology. Side view mirrors create a lot of aerodynamic drag that cost us in fuel economy, and are not really all that effective in detecting other traffic. Video cameras and monitors can do a far better job of reporting traffic awareness – and they can be set up to offer minimal or no aerodynamic drag.

I found the Kia Soul EV to be a roomy and comfortable car with easy in and out accessibility.

I look forward to driving one someday. The Mitsubishi MiEV is a tiny electric car that is relatively spartan, lacking flat screen displays, but with nice controls. The seats are minimal with the back seat particularly tight but with a big cargo area. The front A pillars are quite large and view obstructing.

Overall the MiEV comes off as cheapish – but they cost far less than other production EVs – so they may be a great city car.

Over in the BMW area I found the BMW i3 EV

and right next to it the exotic BMW i8 EV. While the i3 has been available for a while now, we don’t see them around here. It has nice styling and I found the interior very different from your average car. There are two flat screens on the dashboard, standing up like two laptop screens. Infotainment was on the floor console – the whole of it reminding me of the clean Bang & Olufsen audio equipment maker’s simple clean style. The i3 is not quite a four-door sedan, it has rear-hinged half doors to improve access to the back seat. Again, I’d love to drive one. I’ve written about the i3 and its hot sister, the i8 previously. But here in the flesh were both. The i8 is sexy, but damn near impossible to get in and out of gracefully. The i8 has doors that lift up, gull-wing style. It is not the doors that are the problem, it is that the seats are so low that you have to crawl into them, and fall out of them. My cell phone fell out of my pocket and got down in the space between the seat and the door sill. It is a $136,650 car, so I don’t think many of us will have to worry much about getting in and out, but it is roomy once ensconced in it’s form fitting seats.

There was also the Ford Focus EV. Your basic

Focus, but electric powered with a battery range of 76 miles. At this point, I don’t think Ford is trying.

They are just after the California pollution points in lowering their fleet mileage average. Although not at the show (or I didn’t see it anyway) is the new Volvo XE90 plug-in hybrid with a Volt-like drive system with 400 horsepower and 7-seat capacity.

The Volvo representative I spoke with indicated this is the direction Volvo is heading with their entire line. That’s news.

Other observations were the exciting Buick Cascada convertible and Avenir sporty sedan concept cars. I look forward to these being in production. It would be a mistake not to. I wondered who are the buyers of the $61,500 Hyundai Equis luxury sedan – nice car, but that’s a lot of cash for a Hyundai. The Ford Transit mini-van sized cargo van now has to compete with clones made by Dodge – their Roadmaster City van and Chevrolet’s City Express van. The news here is that downsizing vehicles is becoming popular with business to save on fuel expenses.

In the next Mr. Green Car I’ll report on some of the talks I heard from auto industry executives.

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Minnie Minoso: Dead at 90, unbeaten

By James Fegan The Catbird Seat

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ore than three years ago now, in the weeks leading up to what wound up being Minnie Minoso’s second-to-last shot at the Veteran’s Committee vote for the Hall of Fame, the White Sox went through the exercise of a full-blown press event to stump for his candidacy. ESPN’s Pedro Gomez hosted, fellow Cubans Luis Tiant and Tony Perez appeared and spoke alongside a collection of former teammates led by Billy Pierce. In the US Cellular Field conference room, Gomez acted as prosecutor, running through testimonies with the goal of proving beyond the shadow of a doubt that Minnie deserved to be in the Hall of Fame.

The defense rested.

So fervent was the Sox push, that there was even a cadre of bloggers present; myself included, and just to even further curry favor of the audience, the Sox presented us with an elaborate lunch before the testimonies started. Not knowing the protocol, a group of us hung back, until Minnie rolled by himself and extolled us to get started. It was kind of his party after all, and we weren’t matching his intended vibe.

Placed aside token rattling off of Minoso’s statistics, the testimonies strained a bit after lauding his five-tool skillset; they were attempting to articulate something abstract and hit upon the urgent necessity of his career. Minnie was older than everyone present, but it was striking how everyone, both fellow Cuban players he blazed the trail for, and white teammates, talked about him like a patriarch. That tone picked at the motivation for the ceremony: Minnie was old, no one was talking about his death, but it was time to start acknowledging that he couldn’t

wait forever. The Hall of Fame is a museum, but the ceremony is for the individuals involved.

As much as Minnie wanted it--and he did, sincerely–his friends wanted to be with him for his culmination.

It’s hard, not to be angry.

There’s an injustice, an indignity, for a man at the end of a brilliant, unrepeatable career and life, to be transformed into a resume-stuffer, stacking up accomplishments to place alongside “First black Latino in MLB,” “integrating Chicago baseball,” so it can be accounted for its worth.

Minoso’s legacy faces the same obstacles as any conversation about racism today, a misunderstanding of integration to be like prohibition; something that was lifted at a specific date and done, rather than an agonizing process, with “hit-by-pitches” being the only vague statistical measure that can communicate staring down racial hatred so visceral it took the form on assault on Minoso’s very body with no guarantee anyone would have his back when he dusted himself off.

But Minoso never wore these frustrations. He was not built to. Of the challenges and insults he faced, it was insignificant. He traveled from Cuban sugarcane fields, toiled in the Negro Leagues, sat behind lesser white players until he got his shot, kicked everyone’s ass at a Hall of Fame level for a decade, lived out his retirement as a conquering hero counseling dozens of Cuban ballplayers he kicked in the door for, taking in Sox games whenever he felt the notion, and pushed his Cadillac around his city until his heart gave out.

Minoso said on record, many times, that his dream was to be in the Hall of Fame. It’s a construct, an artificial and arbitrary honor, but Minoso believed as much as anyone in the code of ethics and tradition built around this game. But the failure to honor and completely recognize Minoso before his leaving us is our own, not his.

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Fishing

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Sports Healthcare

2015 angler season upon us Caring for athlete injuries

By Doug Halberstadt Columnist

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ishing is a sport that can be enjoyed by everyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, male or female, the thrill of landing a trophy catch is universal.

If you’d like to have more of those thrills this fishing season you should consider joining the Illinois or Wisconsin chapter of the Rock Valley Anglers.

The RVA are the premier southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois fishing club.

Their multi-species focus includes large and smallmouth bass, walleye, pan fish and muskie. According to their website “If it swims, we want to catch it.”

Every year they promote trips to some of the best fishing destinations in the Midwest.

They hold fishing derbies and contests. It’s also not uncommon to hear a professional fishing guide speak at one of their monthly meetings.

Next Wednesday (March 11th) Rob Manthei will share his knowledge of the waters of northern Wisconsin with members

and guests. Manthei is a veteran guide to the lakes of Vilas, Oneida and Iron counties. His presentation will include tips on finding the best locations and using the best techniques for landing the big ones. Guests are welcome at no charge.

It’s a great opportunity to check out the club, hear a great presentation and perhaps even win a raffle prize. The Illinois Chapter of RVA meets at 6:30 p.m. in the banquet room of the Hoffman House Restaurant located at 7550 East State Street in Rockford.

The Wisconsin Chapter of RVA meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Boundaries Bar and Grill located at 3807 S. Riverside Drive in Beloit.

Why not make it a point to improve your fishing experience this season? One way to start would be by attending and becoming a member of either chapter of the Rock Valley Anglers. More information about the club and a downloadable membership form is available on their website at www.rockvalleyanglers.com.

Good luck and good fishing in 2015.

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From Athletico Physical Therapy As people become more active and as kids play and perform harder, injuries increase. March is National Athletic Training Month and this year’s theme is “We Prepare – You Perform,” Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers/Athletico Physical Therapy and the National Athletic Training Association want people to know how a certified athletic trainer can help them stay healthy and perform at their best.

Here are some of the top injuries and problems athletic trainers treat and tips on how to address them: ACL Injuries – A tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) – the main connective tissue that holds the knee together – is the most common injury to that joint, with an estimated 200,000 each year sustained on the basketball court, the gymnastics mat, at the ballet barre or by stepping in a pothole during a morning run. Rehabilitation from an ACL tear includes strengthening the muscles that support the knee – the quadriceps and hamstrings in particular – as well as improving flexibility.

Low Back Pain – Almost everyone will experience pain in their lower back at some time due to strained muscles or decreased flexibility. The condition is extremely common especially among people who do a lot of heavy lifting on the job – from a construction worker to a mom carrying groceries and her not-solittle one. A good rehabilitation program is key to alleviating pain and preventing worse problems, such as an out-of-alignment vertebra or herniated disc.

Rolled Ankle – Stopping fast during sports such as racquetball or even stepping off a curb awkwardly can lead to a rolled ankle and stretched ligaments, commonly known as a

sprained ankle. The American College of Sports Medicine estimates that 25,000 Americans sprain their ankles every day. “RICE” – rest, ice, compression and elevation – is the best strategy for treating this injury immediately.

Taping and bracing of the ankle can provide support and prevent future problems.

Rotator Cuff Injury – An injury or tear to the rotator cuff – a group of four muscles and tendons that help your shoulder move – can happen suddenly, such as from a lineman falling on a shoulder, or build up over time from repeated motion, such as from a swimming stroke. The injury is one of the most common conditions of the shoulder and most often afflicts people between the ages of 40-70.

Concussion – Concussions have increasingly been in the news, bringing attention to the importance of prevention, as well as how to assess and treat the 1.6-3.8 million sportsrelated injuries that occur every year. Medical evaluation is crucial and post-concussion management includes refraining from any physical activity as well as mental activities such as texting, reading video games or computer use until symptoms improve and the patient can be re-evaluated.

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Boxing

Sweet Science still welcome viewing

By Doug Halberstadt Columnist

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t the risk of sounding like an old geezer, when I was a kid we had professional boxing on television and we liked it. Whether it was an “ABC’s Wide World of Sports” segment or a Friday night fights broadcast on one of the other two networks, it wasn’t uncommon to find boxing on free television. Boxing was huge.

When cable came along, professional boxing moved from the three major networks to the newly formed cable networks such as HBO or Showtime. Then things got worse. It was no longer enough to pay for the premium cable channels, now if you wanted to watch boxing you had to buy it as a pay-per-view event. In my opinion this led to the downfall and decreased popularity of the sport.

There was a time when Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman and Larry Holmes were household names. It’s because people could watch their fights on regular television. Nowadays I think you’d be pretty hard pressed to find 20 people out of 100 that would be able to name more than one current professional boxer in any weight division. Sadly, boxing is no longer as huge as it once was.

One network is trying to change that.

Kudos to NBC for bringing back prime time boxing. This Saturday night the peacock network is televising two professional bouts live from the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Calling the action will be legendary boxing announcer Marv Albert. He will be joined ringside by Sugar Ray Leonard.

Albert was quoted in the New York Post, “There’s something about a major fight — it’s electric. I’ve always enjoyed broadcasting boxing. For me it’s like a flashback to the ’80s and the ’90s.”

Coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. The first bout features unbeaten (24-0-0) 147-pound champion Keith Thurman. He’ll defend his title against a four time champion in four different weight divisions, Robert Guerrero. The veteran slugger Guerrero (32-2-1) will be attempting to give Thurman his first ever professional loss. It should be an action-packed match.

The second bout on the card has a pair of experienced, hard-hitting guys squaring off against each other. Three time world champion, Adrien Broner (29-1-0) has 22 total knockouts in his professional career. His opponent John Molina Jr. (27-5-0) also has 22 wins by knockout. Each guy is looking to make the other guy knockout number 23.

It’s shaping up to be a great night of boxing and I’m really looking forward to watching it.

It’s good to be excited about the sport that I was a huge fan of once again. Just like Albert, it’ll be a flashback to the ‘80s and ‘90s for me as well.

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While on the penalty kill, Dennis Rasmussen was interfered with, taking him out of the play, but the call was not made by the referee, and Texas subsequently scored the game tying goal.

Rockford answered a few minutes later with a power play goal of their own to reclaim the lead.

Peter Regin made a nice move in close off a dish from Ryan Hartman, putting Rockford up 2-1.

Kevin Henderson kept the trend alive tying the game at 2-2 with his second goal of the season two minutes after the Rockford goal.

In a bizarre twist for the series it was not the opposite team scoring the next goal, but the same team.

Texas’ Travis Morin put his 16th of the season behind Raanta with under three minutes left in the second period to give Texas their first lead of the weekend, 3-2.

Both teams came out firing in the third period but it was more the physical play that was getting attention.

Labrie was cross-checked into the net, which was not called, and less than a minute later,coincidental contact was made and McNeill was called for a slash, which was an undeserved call.

Rockford killed off the penalty but it was clear the referees were calling a few more against Rockford than they should.

With the slew of penalties against Rockford, the referees decided to give a make-up call which eventually became a 5-on-3 advantage for the ‘Hogs.

Rallo was called for a trip and then 35 seconds later Cameron Gaunce was called for a cross-

check. The advantage gave Rockford an opening and they took full advantage with Ross tallying the game tying goal.

Shortly after the power play expired, Rockford was called for another phantom penalty. A Texas skater caught an edge in front of Kirill Gotovets and in front the referee yet Gotovets was called for a trip.

As Mike Peck said during the broadcast, “The referring tandem in this game has been brutal”.

The ensuing penalty kill for Rockford was successful and both teams remained tied 3-3, but not for long.

Phillip Danault beat Campbell five seconds after the penalty expired to put Rockford up 4-3.

In another unexpected twist Danault would score his second in goal in two mintues to give Rockford a little breathing room and a 5-3 lead.

Texas pulled Campbell with over three minutes remaining but could not take advantage of the extra attacker.

Rockford won a faceoff, and Danault grabbed the puck and flipped it down ice toward the open net. The rubber had just enough momentum to carry itself across the goal crease, giving Danault his first AHL hat trick, a natural hat trick nonetheless, and Rockford scored four third-period goals to win the game 6-3.

Towards the end of the game it was announced through the NHL that the Chicago Blackhawks acquired Antoine Vermette from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Dahlbeck and the Blackhawks first round draft pick in the upcoming draft.

Earlier in the day it was announced Kyle Cumiskey was reassigned to Rockford and recently acquired Tim Erixon was sent through waivers.

Erixon was picked up off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs and is now no longer a part of the Chicago Blackhawks system.

Rockford returns home on Friday for a home game against the Western Conference leading Oklahoma City Barons. The following night, Rockford stays home to host the Grand Rapids Griffins, who are just two points ahead of Rockford for the Midwest Division lead.

The Griffins have been red hot, earning points in their last 12 games and showing a record of 10-0-2.

After the weekend games, Rockford will head up to Grand Rapids for another game the following Saturday.

Including the game this upcoming weekend, the ‘Hogs will face the Griffins a total of four times in their last 20 remaining games this season. Needless to say, with how close the Division is at this moment, those four games will be crucial in determining the Midwest Division winner.

View Todd Reicher’s photos from Rockford IceHogs games online at reicherstudios.com/ Sports/HockeyPhotos or on his Facebook page at Facebook.com/ReicherStudios.

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‘Hogs take 4 points in weekend sweep

By Todd Reicher Exclusive to TRRT

Despite some personnel changes the Rockford IceHogs swept a two-game weekend series on the road against the Texas Stars.

Missing were Teuvo Teravainen and Joakim Nordstrom, who were called up to the Blackhawks,along with goaltender Scott Darling.

We would see appearances by Justin Holl, who was called up to Rockford from the Indy Fuel, and the second appearance of the season for Antti Raanta on Saturday.

The first game of the series, a Friday, February 27 meeting had the IceHogs pulling out a 4-3 overtime win. Each time Rockford held a one-goal lead, and every time, the Texas Stars evened the score, except for the overtime session.

Brandon Mashinter tallied the first goal of the game 8:39 into the opening frame to take a 1-0 lead. The power play goal was the 11th marker of the season for Mash.

Early in the second period, the Stars Greg Rallo potted his 19th tally of the season to knot the score at 1-1.

Mark McNeill reclaimed the lead for Rockford at the midpoint of the second period with his 15th goal of the campaign. Dillon Fournier also added a point with the primary assist, the first AHL point of his career.

Once again, the Stars knotted things up with a Scott Glennie goal at 16:13 to bring the game to a 2-2 tie.

As the third period was getting going, Garrett Ross popped in his 16th goal of the season just over five minutes in to give Rockford their third lead of the game.

The back-and-forth game continued with a Jamie Oleksiak score with exactly three minutes left in regulation to give us a 3-3 tie, which would stand at the end of regulation.

Each team had good scoring chances in the extra session but it was Rockford scoring the game-winner with 22 seconds remaining in the overtime period. McNeill earned his third point of the night with the primary assist on a give-and-go with Pierre Cedric Labrie.

After Labrie reclaimed the puck from McNeill, he got past the defense and made a quick move to the backhand in the front of the net, beating goaltender Jack Campbell for his eighth of the season, giving Rockford the second point and the victory.

The following night both teams met for the second half of the double-header. An odd earmark prior to the game starting was a healthy scratch to defenseman Klas Dahlbeck.

Once again it was Rockford getting on the board first, but this time it wasn’t until the second period. An unassisted tally from McNeill put the ‘Hogs up 1-0.

McNeill was in an awkward position and just put the puck on the net to potentially create a rebound.

Campbell misplayed the puck and gave Rockford the lead.

The trading goal trend continued into this game and Texas tallied the game-tying goal just over four minutes later.

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Rookie Dillon Fournier of the Rockford IceHogs recorded his first career AHL point on Friday against the Texas Stars in Rockford’s 4-3 overtime win. Fournier had two helpers on Friday and another on Saturday. File photo by Todd Reicher