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‘It’s very unfair’

In Janesville Tuesday, Donald Trump shrugged off charges he has given rise to an ‘abusive culture’ as his campaign manager faces battery charges in Florida Photo, Nels Akerlund

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Inside this issue

Index News News — 4-11, 42-45 Commentary — 20-21 Obituaries — 22 Sports — 46-48 History — 41

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Raft Race registration open

Public Notices — 24-31

CITY BEAT Page 5

Real Estate Notices — 32-34

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‘Revenge porn’ charges against Blackhawks prospect and IceHogs player Garret Ross were dropped in DeKalb County, according to WREX’s Dan Cohen.

Reports Tuesday indicated that Ross was in Michigan at the time he transmitted the images of a former partner meaning he cannot be charged in Illinois. A judge dimissed the case against Ross Tuesday afternoon.

Charges could still be filed in Michigan, though as a misdemeanor with a maximum of 93 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Illinois’ revenge porn statute is a felony offense carrying punishments of up to 1-3 years in prison and a $25,000 fine.

At presstime, Ross had still be suspended from team activities by the Blackhawks, a move the franchise took last week.

State offers Rosecrance assistance as budget impasse drags on

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In Brief Charges against IceHogs Ross dropped

Kirk meets with Garland STATE NEWS Page 6

Batman v Superman v Your will VIBE ENTERTAINMENT Page 15

Our Cubs and Sox spring roundups SPORTS Back Cover & Page 47

The state is offering up some assistance to Rockford’s Rosecrance facility after funding for the behavioral health triage center was zeroed out in the current fiscal year.

It was revealed last week in a state Senate committee that the Rosecrance board was looking at possibly closing its triage unit in Rockford because of a lack of state dollars.

Since then, Phil Eaton, president and CEO of Rosecrance Health Network, says the state has offered half a million dollars to help support the facility in the current fiscal year, but there are still big question marks in the years ahead. Eaton says people suffering addiction and mental health issues are not going to go away.

“This truly abandons services and relegates them to the back of police cars or handcuffed to a gurney in a hospital emergency room,” Eaton said.

Meanwhile, Eaton says using state funds to support a behavioral health triage unit in Rockford will actually save taxpayers money, saying it’s beneficial to taxpayers to have the triage center open in Rockford.

“Keeping individuals out of costly emergency rooms or keeping them out of the criminal justice system … and having them function in the community is actually dollar best spent,” Eaton said.

Eaton says the state made a promise to support the Rosecrance triage unit when it closed the state-run Singer mental health facility in 2012.

DHS Spokesperson Marianne Manko said “DHS will be issuing a community services agreement for $500,000 for fiscal year 16 to help serve mentally ill patients at the Rosecrance crisis services center. Payment will then be made after the General Assembly acts to pass a balanced budget and enact real reforms.”

-From Staff reports and Illinois News Network

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Election 2016

AN ‘ABUSIVE CULTURE’

A Donald Trump supporter watches on during Tuesday’s rally for the Republican presidential front-runner in Janesville. Nels A kerlund

‘He doesn’t have the kind of values and the kind of temperament that we should expect from someone who wants to be commander in chief.’

–Republican strategist Katie Parker

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City Beat

Rules, regs and website ready for Raft Race return

TheRockRiverAnythingThatFloatsRace(RRATFR) is building for its big return this year, and so is the website providing construction information for participants and guests prepping for the Aug. 21 event.

“More than just an homage to the incredibly popular WROK/ZOK sponsored raft races of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s – the all new Rock River Anything That Floats Race will be a brand new tradition for new generations of Rockfordians to love and experience,” say the race’s organizers at rraftr.com.

“Bring your picnic baskets or enjoy concession served by local City Market vendors at the Symbol parking lot just south of the Auburns Street bridge, the Nicholas Conservatory and on the grounds of the Prairie Street Brewhouse all day long.”

Registration is $100 for rafts and only $15 for kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards. Participants can register right on the RRATFR website.

Entries must be received by Aug. 1 A captains’ meeting is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St. to go over specific rules and regulations of the event. A social hour will follow at the Dockside Taproom.

The 1.65 miles ends at the Prairie Street Brewhouse. The scenic course offers a variety of viewing options for the thousands of spectators who will attend, including the Auburn Street Bridge, the Whitman Street Bridge and along the Rock River Recreation Path.

All proceeds will benefit the Rockford Fourth of July and Holiday Lighting efforts, the Rock River Trail Initiative and the Ski Broncs.

For more information visit RRATFR.com.

PHOTOS, RRATFR.COM

Morrissey pleased with choice for Public Works receives further Rockford’s next top cop, O’Shea water management recognition

ROCKFORD – Elgin Police Commander Dan O’Shea was unanimously selected by the Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners last week to become the city’s next police chief.

O’Shea, 48, has been with the Elgin department since 1999. He reportedly became the board’s top choice after impressing during last Wednesday’s six-hour assessment.

The 27-year law enforcement veteran was selected ahead of Rockford Assistant Deputy Chief Doug Pann. Art Howell, police chief of the Racine, Wisc. department, pulled his name out of consideration prior to the vote.

O’Shea is credited with leading the way for body camera testing in departments across the state, which Elgin began trialling in 2014. RPD commenced a similar pilot program with the recording systems just this month.

Mayor Larry Morrissey praised the selection Thursday, saying that O’Shea’s background compliments the needs of Rockford.

“I’m happy with the pick and look forward to working with incoming cheif O’Shea,” said Morrissey.

“I think he comes from a tradition that in many respects is similar to Rockford.”

Morrisey says that although Elgin is a smaller community than Rockford it still presents many of the same difficulties in dealing with violent crime and a diverse population.

“He’s got the kind of background that’s sympathetic to the challenges he will face and the expectations we as a city have,” the mayor said, adding, “I think he’s ready to take on the challenges we have here in order to fight violence and to continue implementing and building upon a lot of the strategies we’ve already undertaken.”

Morrissey also praised the current leadership of RPD, saying, “I felt that any number of people in the department now could’ve stepped up into the role of chief, including Doug Pann. Ultimately, the board decided to go this route.”

City officials now move on to decide O’Shea’s pay packet and onboarding schedule. He is expected to join the department in mid-April.

We will be meeting with the new chief later this week. Check out next week’s edition of The Rock River Times for the complete interview.

The Rockford Public Works Department staff was honored at the Illinois Section American Water Works Annual (ISAWWA) Conference and Expo (WATERCON) in Springfield.

WATERCON addresses the “total water” cycle, stormwater management, wastewater treatment, potable water treatment and water reuse and provides a forum for attendees to share best practices with their peers and discuss challenges with the water industry.

Water treatment supervisor, Kyle Saunders, was presented with the Illinois Section AWWA YP Excellence Award. The Illinois Section AWWA YP Excellence Award was established to recognize the contributions of young/new members whose service and achievements are exceptional for their years of experience.

The award is given annually to one member of the organization who has demonstrated an active commitment to the organization and the profession as a whole.

“Kyle is a knowledgeable and dynamic young professional with an extremely positive and professional demeanor when interacting with other

members, and water professionals throughout Illinois,” stated Ashley Bernard, the city’s water operations manager. “The City of Rockford and the ISAWWA are truly fortunate to have a consummate young professional like Kyle.”

Michael Montana, senior engineering technician, was awarded first place in the 2016 WATERCON Poster Competition. The subject of the competition can range from GIS mapping, managing water accounts, or a host of many other diverse challenges facing today’s public water utilities. Montana’s submission, “Rockford’s Aging Infrastructure,” included the challenges the water utility will face as it begins a new era of replacing some of the oldest water mains in the city’s system.

“Michael did an outstanding job and his victory was well deserved,” said Greg Cassaro, interim water superintendent.

Rockford was recently recognized for its stormwater management efforts by the Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management.

The department recently released a video highlighting its work in these areas. View it at vimeo.com/160257554.

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Kirk: stop Garland boycott

Staff Report Embattled U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk on Tuesday accused many of his fellow Senate Republicans of being “closed-minded” by refusing to consider President Barack Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

“Illinois voters demand that their elected officials offer independent and thoughtful leadership that puts the people of Illinois first all the time,” said Kirk a statement from the first-term seantor’s campaign.

The first Republican senator to meet with Garland since the appellate court judge’s March 16 nomination, Kirk told reporters before the private meeting: “We need open-minded, rational, responsible people to keep an open mind to make sure the (confirmation) process works.”

Kirk admitted that despite his stand against the GOP hierarchy he did not expect the mood on Capitol Hill to shift.

Asked by a reporter whether Republican senators, such as Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, were not open-minded and rational because they are refusing even to meet with Garland, Kirk responded, “I think when you just say, ‘I’m not going to meet with him at all’ – that’s too closed-minded,” before adding, “It’s just man up and cast a vote.”

Kirk is facing a tough re-election battle against

fellow veteran U.S. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth and may be one of the most endangered Senate Republicans in the Nov. 8 elections.

Kent Redfield, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Illinois-Springfield, told the Belleville News-Democrat Kirk’s plan to meet with Garland was “good politics in terms of both distancing himself from kind of whatever the Republicans are doing. ... And it is in keeping

with the public image, the political image that he has constructed.”

According to a March 21 poll by Monmouth University (N.J.), majorities of Democrats (85 percent), independents (66 percent), and Republicans (56 percent) say that Garland should get a hearing.

Obama nominated Garland to replace conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, who died on Feb. 13.

Rauner: SCOTUS pro-union ruling ‘tragic’

Staff Report A legal challenge that looked sure to go the way of big-business and its backers before the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in February fell Tuesday to a split decision.

Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association was labeled as an attack on what are commonly called fair-share dues, something Gov. Bruce Rauner has campaigned against throughout his first term in office.

In a single-sentence order issued following a 4-4 decision, the court stood by a four-decadeold opinion protecting public sector rulings, saying, “The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.”

Rauner and other Republicans had framed the lawsuit as a battle for freedom of speech in political campaigns, saying that employees should not have their various opinions unilaterally represented by a union.

Tuesday, Rauner called the court’s ruling “a tragic decision.”

“It’s a loss for freedom of speech and freedom of political expression in the United States, it’s a loss for teachers, I think it’s a loss for all government employees,” Rauner said. “It was clear that Justice Scalia would have supported freedom of speech and political affiliation and that decision would

have gone the other way, but the court was split 4-4 and therefore upheld the lower court.”

Union leaders proclaimed the decision as a victory for workers’ rights, but expect the idealogical battle to wage on.

“There’s no doubt that these same wealthy special interests will continue their attacks in this venue and others and attempt to use the courts to bring further challenges to the rights of workers,” said Anders Lindall, spokesman for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 (AMFSCE), the state’s largest employee union.

Rauner and AMFSCE have been stuck in a war of words over state payments to the union since the Winnetka Republican took office in 2015.

Back-pay still on hold

State employees who expected to receive the raises they have been waiting for since 2011 will have to wait longer. Last Thursday, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled the raises are subject to appropriation.

The high court’s ruling says the 2 percent raise in question was part of a more than 15 percent raise found in a four-year contract covering employees from 2008 to 2012. The court said because of declining state revenues due to the

Great Recession, agreements were made between the state and union to defer some of the raises in place of layoffs.

However, the crux of the case came down to the lack of appropriation in fiscal 2012 from the Illinois General Assembly to cover the raises, the court said.

The union originally prevailed as it sought the money for its members. An arbitrator, trial court and appellate court ruled in AFSCME’s favor.

On Thursday, the state’s high court disagreed, ruling that such a payout absent an appropriation would violate the public policy of the state.

AFSCME Council 31 President Roberta Lynch said in a statement the union is disappointed, and 24,000 state employees from five different agencies are owed on average $2,500 each.

Lynch said the union urges “lawmakers of both parties, the governor and the comptroller to support an appropriation that pays workers what they are owed.”

“This was a case about the principle that someone who works for a living … should be paid what they are owed for the work they have done,” said Lynch. “It was also about the integrity of state government — that when it enters into a contract, it must live up to its terms.”

–Additional reporting, Illinois News Network

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State

Civil asset forfeiture still needs overhaul

By Jeffrey Schwab & Bryant Jackson-Green Illinois Policy

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aw-enforcement officials are supposed to protect innocent people’s private property – not take it away from them.

But most states, including Illinois, allow the police to take private property they suspect was related to criminal activity, even without having to prove the owner of that property used it in a crime. This practice, known as civil asset forfeiture, has come under attack in recent years from Americans across the political spectrum.

A recent case exemplifies some problems with civil asset forfeiture: Chicago police officers, responding to a report of a home invasion, found a handgun, a digital scale and a small amount of marijuana in a bag in a room in the house. A drug dog signaled the presence of drugs in a van parked outside the house. Drugs were not found in the van, but a safe containing $271,080 in cash was. The money belonged to two brothers, who lived in the house with six other people. The government brought no criminal charges against the brothers or anyone else in the house, but it used civil asset forfeiture to seize the $271,080 in cash, contending that it was proceeds of, or had been used to facilitate, drug trafficking.

In a March 17 decision, the court found that the evidence did not clearly show that the money was substantially connected to drug trafficking.

However, the court sent the case back to the trial court for trial, where a jury will decide whether the evidence shows that the money was connected to drug trafficking.

Not all courts, however, are as engaged in applying such scrutiny to the government in civil asset forfeiture cases. As the case demonstrates, civil asset forfeiture can happen even without the owner of the property – or anyone at all – being charged with a crime, let alone convicted. Therefore, legislation is required to curb the problems that arise with civil asset forfeiture.

Some states have passed laws to curb the worst kinds of civil asset forfeiture abuse. New Mexico has banned civil asset forfeiture completely, allowing the government to take private property only with a criminal conviction. Last year, Michigan raised the standard of evidence police must meet to seize assets.

However, Illinois’ protections against civil asset forfeiture abuse are sparse. In a November 2015 report of state civil asset forfeiture by the Institute for Justice, Illinois received a D- for the quality of its protections for property owners.

The standard of proof in Illinois that is required to seize property by forfeiture is the relatively low “preponderance of the evidence” standard. Someone who wants to contest a seizure in court (except for houses and land) must put down a bond of either $100 or 10 percent of

the value of the property, whichever is greater.

If the person challenging the forfeiture loses, they must give up the entire bond and pay the full cost of the forfeiture proceeding; but even if they win, they must relinquish the amount of the bond, meaning a completely innocent owner of property which was forfeited will never be made whole. Even worse, innocent owners bear the burden of proving that they were not involved in the criminal activity associated with the property.

Law enforcement directly receives 90 percent of seized assets if they are not challenged or a person challenging the forfeiture fails to show that he or she was not involved in the criminal activity. Thus, Illinois stacks the deck against private property owners while giving law enforcement every reason to seize property, even when the evidence that the property was part of criminal activity is weak.

Exactly how much money is Illinois taking in? The available data doesn’t distinguish between criminal and civil asset forfeiture, and Illinois does not maintain detailed, publicly available data on how much is seized and what the funds are used for. But information obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests reveals that between 2009 and 2013, Illinois law enforcement took in over $113 million worth of property.

Illinois needs reform to ensure innocent property owners are protected from losing their property, that the process is fair to all owners from whom the government seizes property and that law enforcement does not have improper incentives.

Ideally, Illinois should follow the lead of New Mexico and completely abolish civil asset forfeiture, allowing the government only to use criminal asset forfeiture. Criminal asset forfeiture occurs as part of the government’s criminal prosecution of a defendant, where the government seizes private property used or derived from a crime after convicting the owner of a crime. Criminal asset forfeiture ensures that the government only takes property from people who have actually been found guilty of a crime.

But short of completely abolishing civil

asset forfeiture, Illinois could take steps to protect innocent owners of property. First, the burden of proof should be placed entirely on the government in civil asset forfeiture cases. Owners challenging forfeiture of their property should not have to prove that they were not involved in the criminal activity associated with the property; the government should have to prove that they were. Second, the government’s burden should be increased to “beyond a reasonable doubt” or at least “clear and convincing evidence.”

Finally, owners of seized property should

not be required to pay any bond for the right to challenge the forfeiture of their property, nor should they be required to pay the costs of the litigation if they lose. Rather, owners challenging forfeiture should be permitted to receive attorneys’ fees and costs if they are successful in challenging the forfeiture.

If states such as Michigan and New Mexico can rein in civil asset forfeiture laws, Illinois can certainly do the same. Illinoisans should demand that members of the General Assembly take action to protect innocent people from this abusive system.

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Energy & Environment

Economic impacts of climate change

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl

President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association

For the scientific community climate change is real; a major factor in its existence is burning fossil fuels.

The national solution as embodied in the Clean Energy Plan advanced by the Obama administration is currently hung up in court awaiting resolution.

With widespread resistance, Congress is unwilling to implement policies to curb emissions.

While the Paris Accord had participating nations agree on the goal of limiting their carbon emissions to keep the global temperature from rising above 1.5oC, it will take years before the world will know if the commitments are being implemented.

A paper entitled “Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets for Limiting Global Warming to 2oC” created a global “carbon budget” detailing how much more carbon each country can release before crossing the global limit of a 2oC temperature rise. If carbon emissions remain equivalent to those of 2006 the “planet’s carbon budget would be exhausted by 2024.”

Assuming governments would initiate action to curb carbon emissions, a group of green investors set up the Carbon Tracker Initiative to determine

how much carbon dioxide is in the world’s fossil fuel reserves. They concluded that 80 percent of the world’s fossil fuel reserves would have to be left in the ground to prevent uncontrollable climate change.

Tar sands, oil shale and methane hydrides were not included with the reserves, Bill McKibben, a climate activist, relied on carbon budget figures in developing a presentation used in a tour to alert the public to the numbers and their implications. His advocacy included stimulating college students to ask their schools to divest their endowments of fossil fuel investments.

The pressure to curtail carbon emissions has raised concerns of investors in firms whose earnings could be adversely affected. Warren Buffet addressed the issue in Berkshire Hathaway’s 2015 annual report under the heading of “Important Risks” that they have recognized and taken into consideration.

One of the firm’s investments is in the BNSF railroad which moves large volumes of western coal. Buffet acknowledged the certainty of the loss of coal shipments for their railroad earnings as coal plants close.

He mentioned another energy-related risk to earnings: the potential of energy storage developments adversely impacting the future of their renewable energy investments.

It seems to Buffet that is highly likely but not

certain that climate change is a major problem for the planet. He indicated, “if there is only a 1 percent chance the planet is heading toward a truly major disaster and delay means passing a point of no return, inaction now is foolhardy.”

For Dr. James Hanson the time for action was 1988 when he declared to Congress that the greenhouse effect was already changing our climate. He continues his effort to convince our leaders of the need to address climate change. In

his latest paper appearing in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics he claimed that we are headed for a much more rapid rise in sea levels than earlier projections.

While the science regarding climate change is gaining acceptance, political resistance remains and estimates of the costs rise as political turmoil rolls on, investments in renewable energy and efficiency continue to grow.

Reach the Vogls at sonia@essex1.com.

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Local

RAMP starts prep for 17th annual Wheel-A-Thon VOICES OF THE

COMMUNITY RAMP has announced their upcoming 17th Annual Stephenson County Wheel-A-Thon on Thursday, July 28th, 5:30 p.m. at Highland Community College/YMCA Sports Center, 2998 W Pearl City Road in Freeport.

This family-friendly event that takes an ordinary outreach event and introduces a disability awareness aspect by focusing on the abilities of people using a wheelchair. This year, the group has RAMPed up the event by adding door prizes, games along the route and a pig roast.

At the event a wheelchair will be shared by a team and decorated before the two mile route begins. Participants collect donations and receive structured incentives from local community partners such as McDonald’s, Magic Waters, 4 Seasons Bowling and YMCA. The Wheel-A-Thon supports RAMP’s mission to promote an accessible society that allows and expects full participation by indi-

viduals with disabilities.

Many local companies and organizations gather friends, family and co-workers to form teams and raise funds for RAMP. Organize a team for friendly competition and earn a t-shirt, Magic Waters passes, McDonald’s coupons, 4 Seasons Bowling passes and more.

Visit the Wheel-A-Thon website at classy.org/ stephensoncowheelathon to register your team, sponsor a wheeler or make a donation.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Contact Kayla Scheffer at Stephenson County RAMP 815-233-1128 or kscheffer@rampcil.org to find out more ways to help.

–RAMP

Great American Cleanup registration opens

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful has opened online registration for both Winnebago and Boone County collection routes for the 28 Great American Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, April 30.

Keep America Beautiful affiliates nationwide will participate in the event to end littering, improve recycling and beautify their community, as part of the nation’s single largest volunteer community improvement program. Participants

are encouraged to tweet or Facebook using the hashtag #CleanYourBlockParty.

When registering by April 20 at knib.org or by calling 815-637-1343, volunteers may choose one of 20 equipment pickup locations. Same-day registration is only at Patriots’ Gateway Center, 615 South 5th Street, Rockford, where surplus equipment is available.

–Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful

Beloit Health System’s employee campaign recognized

Beloit Health System has received a 2015 Cornerstone Award from the United Way Blackhawk Region. The award recognizes company sponsored employee campaigns that exceed $100,000 in pledges to the United Way. “As an organization, achieving this distinction is only possible through the generosity, caring, and compassion of our employees. I am moved by the excellent work they do, not only caring for our patients in our facilities, but also caring for the entire community through their commitment to the United Way and it’s many programs,” says Tim McKevett, President and CEO, Beloit Health System.

Tom McCawley, Vice President, Beloit Health System accepted the award on behalf of the health system. United Way Blackhawk Region provides funding to 103 programs across 42 nonprofit agencies in Rock County, WI and northern Winnebago County.

The United Way’s 2015 campaign resulted in pledges from the community of $2.5 million.

For more information visit beloithealthsystem.org.

–Beloit Health System

RPS 205 receives Joyce Foundational Grant

AMERICA’S FAVORITE

BIG BAND MUSICAL

The Joyce Foundation has chosen Rockford as one of four communities for a new regional partnership aimed at expanding high-quality college and career pathways – a structured approach linking high school to postsecondary education and training to ensure that students are prepared for lasting success in education,

April 1st Tuesday

April 12

2 pm Matinee & 7 pm

Coronado Performing Arts Center 314 North Main St • Rockford, IL 815–968–0595 • coronadopac.org

Fish • Chicken • Gyros • Shrimp • Philly Cheesesteak

Dinner Specials

4410 Charles St. • The old Coco Joes

Hours

Mon - Sat • 10am - 11pm Sun • 11am-10pm

career and life.

Alignment Rockford and Rockford Public Schools will be awarded $400,000 over two years.

The grant includes hands-on technical support from national leaders in the field.

Rockford will become part of the Great Lakes College and Career Pathways Partnership. Other communities in the partnership include Columbus, Ohio; Madison, Wis., and Districts 211 and 214 and Harper College in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

The communities were chosen for demonstrating committed leadership and strong connections across K-12 and postsecondary schools to support college and career readiness.

Other requirements included having a vision for expanding and improving college and career pathways, meeting the needs of students and having supportive, engaged local employers.

“The grant provides an opportunity to join a community focused on enhancing work within our high school academies and continuing our partnership with Alignment Rockford,” said David Carson, Executive Director of College and Career Readiness, Rockford Public Schools.

–RPS 205

Pinecrest Grove continues First Fridays events

The recent evolution of the First Fridays Open Stage Music Show has included a new venue – Mt. Morris’ Pinecrest Grove Community – a new schedule – 5:30 p.m. musicians’ sign up and 6 p.m. showtime – and a new (very welcome) season – Spring. In addition, the seating capacity in the Theatre has been increased by 30 percent to accommodate First Fridays fans for this week’s show.

The musical format will remain unchanged.

After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities.

Talented musicians from across Northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear on a regular basis. The music often described as New Folk or Americana is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, mountain soul, gospel, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system by Kent Anders is supplied.

Admission is by freewill donation.

Pinecrest Grove Community Center is located six blocks south of IL Rt. 64 on McKendrie Street in Mt. Morris. There is ample parking in the parking lot on the northside of PGCC, plus an overflow lot on the west side of PGCC. The building is completely handicap accessible.

–Ron Colson Let us know what your organization is up to. Send your submission to contact@rockrivertimes.com.

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Talking drums with Kirk Hovland

By Todd Houston Exclusive to TRRT

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ockford Rocked Interview: Hovland Drums has been building custom seamless snare drums for a few years now. Let’s talk about what attracted you to the drums in the first place.

Kirk Hovland: I witnessed my first drum kit when I was six years old in my hometown of Rockton. It was the look of the drums that captivated me at first. A year later I finally got to play a kit, and I was hooked. I have always been a self starter, with that being said, I am also a self taught drummer.

RRI: Who were your influences growing up?

KH: I used to sneak into every wedding reception at the Legion Hall. I would also window watch drummers at local bars. Being the youngest in the family made it possible for me to check out my older siblings record collections. John Bonham, Carl Palmer, Mitch Mitchell, Buddy Rich and Max Roach are influential standouts.

RRI: Did you have an any kind of an apprenticeship before you decided to start building on your own?

KH: Like I said before, I’m a self starter and I’m also a self taught wood worker. I built my first piece of furniture at the age of 12. Around the age of 18 I started repairing vintage drums.

RRI: I’ve been told that it’s sometimes difficult to get quality woods such as mahogany and maple.

Have you run into any obstacles trying to obtain the walnut used for making the snares?

KH: We use sustainable and ecologically stable American black walnut. Walnut is very abundant around our area. We plant four replacement trees for every tree harvested. We also have our own tree nursery and seeding mother trees to supply our saplings. Maple is also very abundant but walnut is the best wood for snare drum construction. We have the best hardwood right here.

RRI: Take us through the process of creating a snare drum from the ground up if you would.

KH: The process of building a Hovland snare drum starts with a chainsaw in a Wisconsin forest and ends with a custom wood lathe at our workshop in Monroe! We are the only drum company on the planet crafting drums in this fashion. I employ a

very secretive method of carving and curing the wood, so if it sounds like I’m being evasive, I am. It drives other drum builders and woodworkers nuts.

It’s very scientific, and it was not easy to figure out.

RRI: Are your customers based primarily in the United States?

KH: Hovland drums have been sold all over the world from Singapore to England. It’s very exciting that we now have six UK artists on board.

As we speak, the first of seven snares is landing in Liverpool. I’m in the process of building six more

that will be heading to England this spring and summer. Tours, albums and some big festivals are on tap. One of our artists is playing at Glastonbury.

American artists are on my radar.

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

RRI: John Bonham (Led Zeppelin drummer).

KH: My favorite drummer and not easy to copy.

RRI: Cheese Days Festival (Monroe, Wisconsin).

KH: Fried cheese curds in September.

RRI: Sgt. Pepper’s or Rubber Soul (Beatles

albums).

KH: Orchestration and organics. Use headphones and go analog!

RRI: The Chicago Drum show in Villa Park.

KH: No drum show this year, too busy building drums. I know, I love the Chicago Drum Show. Full booth next year.

RRI: Where can we go to find more info on Hovland Drums?

KH: Check out Hovland Drums at hovlanddrums.com for the goods.

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Batman v Superman v Your willpower Living up to the hype was always going to be tough, but BvS doesn’t begin to do a great story justice

By Thomas Simpson Contributor

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rossover movies aren’t a new idea. In 2003 we saw Freddy vs. Jason while it was Alien vs. Predator a year later. This summer Marvel’s greatest heroes will do battle in Captain America: Civil War, but before then the two most famous comic book characters in history are set to do battle on the big screen for the first time in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Expectations were high but reviews haven’t been kind, not that it’s stopped fans flocking to the cinema to watch these legends do battle.

We pick off during Man of Steel’s final fight between Superman (Henry Cavill) and Zod (Michael Shannon). Director Zack Snyder strives to remind everyone about 9/11 while Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) braves the destruction to save lives. Looking at the destruction the Kryptonians caused, his rage turns to paranoia and he begins

to see Superman as a threat and one that must be stopped. Coincidentally, Clark Kent has been investigating the Batman of Gotham City and feels he’s too reckless and needs to be reined in.

Unbeknownst to both men, other forces are at work – led by Jesse Eisenberg’s tick-laden take on Lex Luthor – to ensure that both capes are on a collision course where only one walks away.

Batman v Superman is heavily flawed. The characters are underdeveloped, the chemistry lacking, with plot holes littering the story. If it was a TV show you’d be forgiven for thinking you missed a few episodes as events unfolded.

When you’re dealing with superheroes you can allow logic to take a back seat but not at the expense of a poor narrative.

I wasn’t a fan of how Batman was portrayed.

Early clips suggested that this interpretation would be a lot more kill-happy than previous incarnations. This was less Batman and more The

Punisher with money. This is no fault of Ben Affleck who is great as The Dark Knight. He looks menacing and has an incredible presence in the suit. I came away feeling Affleck deserved his own movie before being thrown into the lion’s den here.There is great potential in this casting and we won’t have to wait long to see him again as he features in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad.

We don’t need another origin story for Batman, but Snyder gives us one anyway. To be fair, he handles it well by getting it out of the way during the opening credits. What audiences could have done with however was some background on why this Batman is the way he is as this is an older and more cynical incarnation heavily inspired by Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns. Comic fans will likely piece together the subtle and not so subtle Easter eggs but the average cinema goer may come away wondering why Batman is so violent.

The third act becomes a vehicle for the upcoming Justice League film as Wonder Woman joins the fray along with some other surprises shoehorned in. Gal Gadot has great charisma as the Amazon Warrior showing why she also deserves her own film, which is currently underway.

Therein lies a huge issue. While Marvel introduced their core characters with films of their own, Warner Brothers has hijacked a Superman film to kick-start their DC universe.

The end result is messy and results in a poorly made film. Batman v Superman is more of a test screening than a finished product and reminded me in many ways of the recent Fantastic Four film. It has many problems but it doesn’t deserve the total kicking it’s received.

History may be kinder but, for now, it just feels like a wasted opportunity.

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

Batman v Superman is heavily flawed. The characters are underdeveloped, the chemistry lacking, with plot holes littering the story.

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| The Rock River Times | March 30-April 5, 2016

Former baseball players and broadcaster Joe Garagiola; actress Patty Duke; actor, writer and comedian Garry Shandling; and actor Ken Howard all passed away in the last week.

A loss of great television legacies

By Paula Hendrickson Contributor

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t always seems that death comes in threes, so whenever a celebrity dies, people joke about who the next two will be. This, time, there have been at least four—and I feel as if I’m missing someone.

News broke Tuesday that Patty Duke died at age 69. The former child star—who won an Academy Award at 16 for playing Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker—entertained generations, but may best be known for playing identical cousins on The Patty Duke Show (1963-1966).

She performed in several made-for-television movies, including a 1979 remake of The Miracle Worker, only this time playing Keller’s teacher, Annie Sullivan.

Duke’s personal life was troubled, and in the early 80s she was diagnosed with manic-depressive illness. She wrote about her struggles in an autobiography, and later wrote a book about living with mental illness. She served as president of the Screen Actors Guild in the 90s, but never retired from acting. In recent years, she guest-starred on TV shows including Glee

and Hawaii Five-0.

On March 23, legendary sportscaster and former baseball player Joe Garagiola died at the age of 90. I’m by no means a sports fan, so I knew him as the humorous and enthusiastic co-host of the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on USA for several years. Was there any dog he didn’t love? He was a frequent guest on talk shows and The Today Show over the decades, probably because his regular guy persona made him relatable to fans around the country.

That same day we also lost actor Ken Howard, age 71, who’d continued acting even after becoming president of The Screen Actors Guild 2009. Howard was funny as Kabletown CEO Hank Hooper on 30 Rock, but many remember him as Jordan’s bartender dad on Crossing Jordan or Garrett Boydston from Dynasty and its spinoff, The Colbys. To others, the extremely tall Howard is best remembered as inner-city basketball coach Ken Reeves from the 1978-1981 series, The White Shadow. Perhaps the biggest surprise, for me, was seeing him sing as Thomas Jefferson in the film musical 1776.

Garagiola and Howard’s deaths were followed

by news that left the entertainment world shocked by the sudden death of Garry Shandling, who was just 66. Shandling began his career as a writer for shows like Sanford and Son and Welcome Back Kotter before branching into stand-up comedy and eventually becoming an occasional guest host for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. From 1986 to 1990, he wrote, produced and starred in It’s Garry Shandling’s Show where he broke the fourth wall as a stand-up comedian who knows he’s on a TV show (an homage to George burn’s classic series, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show).

Two years later Shandling revolutionized TV comedy with The Larry Sanders Show, a behind-the-scenes spoof of late night talk shows. Shandling played the title role alongside Jeffrey Tambor (Transparent) as his

Ed McMahon-like sidekick, Hank Kingsely.

Real-life celebrities played skewed versions of themselves. The show set the bar for the modern day TV comedies to follow.

In 2014, I had a chance to interview Shandling for an article about past and present Emmy Awards hosts. He was funny and gracious when I told him how much I loved The Larry Sanders Show, and reflective. While most of our conversation was about various hosts and gags that did and didn’t work over the years, he offered an insightful take on the state of television: “Television keeps changing. It will probably be obsolete in the not too distant future. I’ve always thought that it’s all going to be in one big package, online, and the word ‘television’ is going to fall out. But that’s okay. I’ll be watching.”

Follow Paula on Twitter: @P_Hendrickson.

‘Television keeps changing. It will probably be obsolete in the not too distant future. I’ve always thought that it’s all going to be in one big package, online, and the word “television” is going to fall out. But that’s okay. I’ll be watching.’

–Garry Shandling, 2014

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Rockford honors the Bard 400 years on

By Anne E. O’Keefe

ciate Professor of English at Rockford University, since 2009, and was born and raised in Madrid, he celebration of the 400th anniversary Spain. He earned his B.A. from the University of of Shakespeare’s death started here in Washington; M.A. from Loyola Marymount UniFebruary with the Songs of Shakespeare versity; and his Ph.D. in English Literature from the at Emerson House and Much Ado About Noth- University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Gahan ing at Rock Valley College Studio Theater. If has published on Shakespeare and early modern you missed those performances, fear not, April English writing and culture; Spanish painting; is packed with opportunities to celebrate this Latin American and U.S. poets; and delivered momentous occasion. conference presentations on the Golden Age and “Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets have influenced Shakespearean drama. Participants are welcome to not only theatre, but just about every other form bring a lunch. of artistic expression that exists! This is not a celeJazz at Emerson: Shakespearean Jazz is bration of his death, but a commemoration of the Sunday, April 17 at 420 N. Main Street beginning legacy he has provided us for the past four-hundred at 3 p.m. Admission is $10, $6 for students. The years,” said Rulee Stallman, chair of the Artistic Ad- Encore Trio with Guy Fiorenza, Al Feeney, and visory Commission for Mendelssohn Performing Tim Austin will present an afternoon of ShakeArts Center (MPAC, mendelssohnpac.org). spearean Jazz titled, As You Like It. Relax with Stallman went on to say, “As one involved in the light refreshments, have fun with your friends, performing arts, I could see all kinds of possibilities and meet the artists after the concert! for an interdisciplinary performing arts program The culminating event Shakespearience: Legacy involving different artists and groups. I was inspired of The Bard is Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. and takes

by Transform Rockford and thought what could be place at Court Street United Methodist Church, more appropriate than a Shakespearience involving 215 N. Court Street. community members of the Rockford area?”

The exciting final event features; Shakespeare’s On Saturday, April 9, Mendelssohn presents sonnets performed by the Mendelssohn Chorale, Shakespeare Trivia Night. Get your teams together theatrical and operatic Romeo and Juliet perforfor a fun night of Shakespeare trivia hosted by Jeop- mances from the Performing Arts Department at ardy winner, Tim Anderson. Here’s your chance to Rockford University and Anna Christine Woiwood, show off your Shakespeare knowledge for prizes King Lear brought to life by the Rock Valley College and to enjoy light refreshments at Emerson House, Studio Theater, and dance based on A Midsummer 420 N. Main Street, begins at 7 p.m. Admission is Night’s Dream from Tango Argentino and Rock$10, $6 for students. ford Dance Company. The event is so momentous Then Tuesday, April 12 Lunch & Learn: ShakeShakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I will be making speare’s Sonnets III: Love & Sex will be presented an appearance. Tickets are $25 with a very special at Mendelssohn, 406 N. Main Street, at noon. Dr. student ticket for just $6. Visit mendelssohnpac.org William Gahan, the presenter, has been an Assoto order or for additional information.

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VOICES OF THE

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Rockford Area Arts Council

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Come See Students Perform!

CherryVale Mall - Center Court Saturday, April 16, 11 - 1

Encore

APB for RAMI benefit

To help commemorate The Rockford Area Music Industry’s (RAMI) 25th year and to aid in the fundraising for the various scholarship programs RAMIs offer, we are raffling off a quilt that features a panel for each of the individuals or bands who have been inducted into the RAMI Hall of Fame.

Obviously, the people most likely to be interested in purchasing a chance or two at winning this special bit of Rockford music history are the people whose names appear on it. So we’re putting out an All-Points Bulletin for all of the “usual suspects” listed below to get them to contact us

should they want to take a chance.

The quilt was produced by master seamstress Tina Messiner and is pretty spectacular. Chances are $10 each with a maximum of 1000 tickets sold. Tickets must be purchased by April 18. The winner will be announced the night of the RAMI Awards show, April 22. Of course, anyone is eligible to win not just RAMI Hall of Fame members.

Tickets may be purchased from RAMI Board members or through the link located at the website: ramiawards.com. Reserved tables for this year’s ceremony can also be purchased at the site.

–RAMI

The RAMI Hall of Fame members include:

Agent Zero; AudioDrive; Bare Bones; Barker Recording Studio; Beat Merchants; Big Daddy Woo Woo; Bob DeVita; Bruce Hammond; Cardenas III Generacion; Carl Cole; Catfish John; Charlotte’s Web; Chip Messiner; Chris Mentzel; City of Rockford Pipe Band; Clutch Cargo; Curt Johnsen; Dave Hedden; DJ Jordan Chance; Dwayne Barker; E Faye Butler; Epiphany; Erik Myles; Ernie & the Po’ Boys; Escape’; Galaxia; Harlan Jefferson; Harlan Jefferson & Rick Burns; Hedder; Jimmy Johnson; Jodi Beach Trio; Johnny “B” McDowell; Kantorei; Kurt Elling; Men Of Our Times; Michael Beert; Mike Castronovo; Mike Williamson; Miles Nielsen; Moonlight Jazz Orchestra; Paul Edler; Paul Lindsey; Phantom Regiment; Randy Sabien; Rebecca Asher; Robin Banks; Rockford Area Youth Symphony Orchestra; Rockford Symphony Orchestra; Slick Nickel; Southern Heritage; Stephan Powers; Steve Shannon; Studio B; Tenitra Michelle Williams; The Blues Hawks; The Hillworms; The Missing Links; The Moondogs; The Noise Chamber; The Pimps; The Usual Suspects; Too Deep; True II Society; Vintage Vinyl

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Broadway at the Paramount tells new West Side Story

By Bill Beard Contributor

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few weeks ago, we alerted you Stateline theatre-lovers about a new (to me) professional theatre venue in the area, Aurora’s beautifully restored Paramount. Their Broadway at the Paramount series is extremely popular; I reviewed their show, Hairspray, starring Rockford’s own E. Faye Butler.

After thoroughly enjoying covering that show, I was wondering if they would live up to that first impression with their current production of West Side Story. Well, let me begin by immediately assuring you that I am even more impressed!

I have reviewed this magnificent old musical several times in the past 10 years, and I am always thrilled by it, especially because of its seemingly timeless significance. The basis for its original story, of course, comes from Shakespeare’s ageless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, which dealt so meaningfully with the prejudice and rivalry within two families in 16th century Verona, Italy.

When Leonard Bernstein and Arthur Laurents began working on a new musical, they brought in a then young composer, Stephen Sondheim, and an already prominent choreographer, Jerome Robbins as their team.

It was Robbins who came up with the original idea of a modern, urban Romeo and Juliet, adding the ethnic/racist warring street gangs. This was 1957, in the midst of the sinister McCarthy Communist manhunt. Robbins himself had been terrorized into naming ’suspects’ among his Hollywood friends to be added to McCarthy’s infamous “blacklist”. Arthur Laurents once explained the atmosphere of that time: “That kind of bigotry and prejudice was very much in the air.

It was really, ‘How can love survive in a violent world of prejudice?’”

West Side Story tells that exact story, dealing with the ethnic discrimination and rivalry between two New York street gangs, the local American Jets and the immigrant Puerto Rican Sharks. The story revolves around a Puerto Rican girl named Maria, whose brother Bernardo is the leader of the Sharks. But Maria falls in love with Tony, who’s in the opposing Jets.

Supporting Maria is Bernardo’s sister, Anita, who is torn between her devotion to Maria and her love for her brother; and supporting Tony is best friend and Jets leader, Riff.

When the inevitable ‘rumble’ erupts and the choice of weapons goes from fists to knives, the resulting tragedy ends in death.

Echoes of “How can love survive in a violent world of prejudice?” Right?

That axiom has rung true throughout history, long before Shakespeare; and unfortunately, throughout much of our present existence.

It seems obvious to me that our much-loved America is currently suffering from that sort of

threat; exemplified by the current “war” over immigration and the increasing evidence of lingering racial discrimination. Ergo my feeling that West Side Story is relevant and timely and applies perceptively to our current social and political atmosphere.

The Paramount’s Artistic Director Jim Corti has summed it up perfectly in his program’s Director’s Notes: “….our contemporary reality is brutal. In Shakespeare’s star-crossed tale, Romeo’s and Juliet’s deaths end the feud. Not so in our daily lives. How and when will the killing end? Is there any hope for us?“ Actually, his production of West Side Story will certainly contribute to an appreciation of the beauty of performance art, and thereby possibly a bit to the restoration of hope.

Mr. Corti has put together a fantastic cast and design team. Scenic Designer Kevin Depinet’s basic metal skeleton set (which combines chain link fencing, ladders, hanging catwalks, etc.) serves easily for all scenes; and Jesse Klug’s lighting effects, coupled with Mike Tutaj’s projections, are magnificent; not just brilliantly effective, but grandly contributory; so that all visual elements mesh into a consistent and appropriate illusion.

The large and carefully chosen cast is ably helmed by handsome Will Skrip as Tony. Well known for his work in other Chicago venues, his singing voice is gorgeous; his rendition of the favorite song, Maria, exceptional. His precise but smooth vocal control throughout the show revealed excellent training. As did the lovely lyric voice of Zoe Nadal, making her Paramount debut as Maria. A recent graduate of Northwestern

University, her youthfulness was fragile and the love scenes wistful but exciting. Their duets were musically inspiring; from the uplifting Tonight to the almost prayerful One Hand, One Heart and in the plaintiff Somewhere (There’s a Place for Us) their voices were magnificent.

The supporting roles of Bernardo (Alexander Aquilar) and Riff (Jeff Smith) were solid, with consistent and intense involvement. Mr. Smith’s handling of the opening Jet Song was a strong beginning and his interpretation of Cool was indeed just that, cool.

But I especially found the performance of Ms. Mary Antonini in the role of the fiery Anita to be right on target. Her extensive experience, from California’s La Jolla Playhouse to Florida’s Asola Rep, and three seasons with The Stratford Shakespeare Festival, allowed her the ability to give a controlled, but nuanced performance, with all the flexibility demanded by the role; from the exhilaration of the spirited America and the dramatic A Boy Like That, to her poignant scene being manhandled by the Sharks. All was in control.

But this is also a dance show! And this was a cast of superb dancers! Productions of West Side Story often claim to have ’reproduced’ the original Jerome Robbins choreography; and sometimes they come close. But Mr. Corti has wisely given Choreographer William Carlos Angulo (whose name should appear in much larger letters in the credits) the freedom to create some astounding new choreography, much more in keeping with the stark realism and power of the production’s dark, violent undertone, aided also by the “dance violence design”

by R&D’s Victor Bayona and Richard Gilbert.

The result is truly compelling. With one exception: the long dance section in the middle of There’s A Place For Us seemed as though it belonged in some other show. Frankly, if allowed, that section could be dropped entirely.

Mr. Corti has made some interesting adjustments to be more in line with his concept. One brilliant move was his overlaying of the brutal rumble scene at the end of Act I, with foreshadowing of the light, carefree brightness of I Feel Pretty from the beginning of Act II. The juxtaposition is amazingly effective. The effect on the act ending is extraordinary.

There is one other interesting change: the Officer Krupke scene here is no longer comic relief; it is cruel but controlled, with a threatening chilliness. It worked for the most part; but I’m not sure it’s worth the sacrifice of the comic relief. But the changes give the overall production a new depth to explore.

For a long time now I have been encouraging Stateline theatre enthusiasts to broaden horizons by traveling to other nearby quality theatres, explore new opportunities. Broadway at the Paramount should be at the top of your list! It’s an easy drive, down I-39 and then I-88 over to Aurora.

The Paramount is an absolutely gorgeous theatre, beautifully restored, every bit as spectacular as the Coronado. It’s worth the trip on its own. But the caliber of the shows is of such high quality that the whole venture will seem like a prize reward. Go! West Side Story plays through April 24. For information, phone 630-896-6666 or go to paramountaurora.com.

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Vibe Calendar

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

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

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

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

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

Beloit Fine Arts Incubator – 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Gallery hours: Mon.,10 a.m.-2 p.m. ; Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat.,10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 608-3224250. The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is seeking entrants for its annual juried photography show. This year’s theme is “Every Picture Tells a Story”. The show will be held during March with an opening reception on March 4. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three photographs. For further information please visit BeloitFineArtsIncubator. com or call the gallery at 608-313-9083.

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

Info: 608-363-2828.

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

Byron Civic Theatre – 850 N. Colfax, Byron.

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

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

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

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

Info: 815-758-1351.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main Street Players of Boone County – Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com.

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

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

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

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.noon, Saturday. Free. Info: 815-8731777.

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

Rockford Art Museum - 711 N. Main St..

For more information visit rockfordartmuseum.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

317 Studio and Gallery- 317 Market St. Stop by for Open Studio Thursday and Friday nights from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday afternoon from 12-5 p.m. Or go to our calendar on our website to sign up for a variety of classes including Loaded Brush Night! Our gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday 12-2 p.m., also open during evening hours, check calendar for times or call. 317studiogallery.com or 815-315-7000 Timber Lake Playhouse – 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. Info: 815-244-2035. timberlakeplayhouse.org.

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

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

Info: 815-877-0118.

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

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

Info: 815-399-1630.

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

Saturday, April 2 Wilderness - Bad Wolf Dance Theatre presents Wilderness at 7:30 p.m. at The Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St. Admission is free. For more information visit BadWolfDanceTheatre.com or call 806-441-4026.

Sunday, April 3 Wilderness - Bad Wolf Dance Theatre presents Wilderness at 4 p.m. at The Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St. Admission is free For more information visit BadWolfDanceTheatre.com or call 806-441-4026.

MUSIC Wednesday, March 30 Open mic - Mandalay Lounge, 5 p.m.

Thursday, March 31 Amateur Night - Mandalay Lounge, 5 p.m.

Friday, April 1 Open Mic - Mandalay Lounge, 5 p.m.

Kolars, Juric, Flamm, and The House Rituals - Performing at 7 p.m. at JustGoods Listening Room, 201 7th St. Will be an Americana Variety Concert featuring dobro wizardry, folk classics, and indiefolk-rock. Free admission.

Doghouse Roses Band - Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 5:30-8 p.m.

Saturday, April 2 TRINADORA ROCKS - Performing at Navy Club Of Rockford, 2324 Charles St., from 6-10 p.m. Celebrate the return of warm weather with Reggae, Calypso, Island & Rock Music, Dancing, and Dining. Free admission, all are welcome.

Concerts on the Creek - Randy Sabien and Dan Caton performing at Spring Creek UCC, 4500 Spring Creek Rd., at 7 p.m. Exquisitely performed violin, guitar, keyboard, and vocal music by Rockford’s internationally acclaimed fiddle wizard Randy Sabien and his friend Dan Caton Big Daddy Woo Woo - Neighbor’s Bar & Grill, 7745 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park. 9 p.m.

Friday, April 8 Eric Lambert - Performing at 7 p.m. in the Listening Room at JustGoods, 201 Seventh Street. Admission is free and donations to the artist are gratefully accepted. Refreshments will be available.

The acoustics in the intimate concert room are excellent. JustGoods encourages people to arrive early due to limited seating. Additional information is available via: 815-965-8903, justgoods. info, or justgoodslistening@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 9 Harpo’s Revue Rock n Blues Show - Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Rd. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

For more information call 815- 398-6411.

Sunday, April 10 Dance - VFW, 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park, across from Sunrise Restaurant. 7

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p.m. Admission is $7.

Tuesday, April 12 In The Mood - Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Performances at 2 p.m. and another at 7.30 p.m.Tickets available through ticketmaster.com, coronadopac.org, or the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office at 300 Elm St. Hop aboard the “Chattanooga Choo Choo” to “Tuxedo Junction” and get “In The Mood” for a “Moonlight Serenade.”

In the Mood is a fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller, The Andrews Sisters, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra and other idols of the ‘40s. Complete with authentic costumes, music arrangements and choreography, In The Mood pays homage to America’s greatest generation who fought WWII. It was a time when Americans listened and boogie woogied to up-tempo big band rhythms and danced cheek-to-cheek to intimate ballads. Experience the swing, the rhythm and the jazzy, sentimental and patriotic music of this pivotal time in America’s history.

Saturday, April 16 Love & Thunder - Performing at Maggie’s Idle Hour, 115 S. Wesley Ave., in Mt. Morris.

9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

Sunday, April 24 Dance - VFW, 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park, across from Sunrise Restaurant. 7 p.m. Admission is $7.

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

All Species Fishing Club - Rock Valley Anglers. For upcoming events, visit rockvalleyanglers.com or email rockvalleyanglers@gmail.com.

Atwood Environmental Center – 2685 New Milford 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.

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.

Cherry Valley Public Library District - 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. (Sept.May) 815-332-5161. Cherryvalleylib.org Discovery Center Museum – 711 N. Main St. Hours: Sun.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $8 public, free for members. Children 1 and under are also free. 815-963-6769.

Ethnic Heritage Museum – 1129 S. Main St. Sun., 2-4 p.m. Admission $5 adults, $3 student, $10 family. 815-962-7402.

Healing Pathways Cancer Resource Center – 3921 East State St., Rockford.

Classes in yoga, strength training, Qigong, and support groups. 815977-4123 or healingpathwayscrc.org.

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Vibe Calendar Mandalay Lounge - 200 N. Church St. Open mic night Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Amateur night on Thursdays Memorial Hall – 211 N. Main St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri., or by appointment. 815969-1999.

Midway Village – 6799 Guilford Road.

Mon.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. 815-397-9112.

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.

Open Doors – Court Street United Methodist Church Chapel, 215 N. Court St. 12:30-1 p.m. Every Wed. Enter north end. Info: 815-962-6061.

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

Rock Hollow Hunt Club - Bingo and pulltabs the last Tuesday of every month at Rock Hollow Hunt Club, 1931 IL Route 75 East in Freeport. Buy cards beginning at 6:30 p.m. games start at 7. Benefits the US Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation.

Rockford Park District – Various programs available throughout the year.

Program Guides now available at Customer Service locations. Info: 815987-8800 or rockfordparkdistrict.org.

Rockford Public Library Hours – Main Library, 215 N. Wyman St.: Sunday CLOSED, Mon.-Thurs. 12-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; East Branch, 6685 E. State St. (New Hours): Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday CLOSED; Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St.: Monday CLOSED, Tues.-Thurs. 12-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.‑Sun. CLOSED; Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St.: Monday CLOSED, Tues.-Thurs. 12-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. CLOSED; Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. (New Hours): Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. CLOSED; Main Library Used Book Shop, 215 N. Wyman St.: Monday-Thursday 12–6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED;

Time to Retire Your Flag?

Bring it to Us

• Memorial Hall • Boy Scouts Office (McFarland Rd) • These City Halls: Loves Park, Rockford, Machesney Park, Belvidere, Cherry Valley, Roscoe

East Branch Used Book Shop, 6685 E. State St.: Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday CLOSED Spiritualist Chapel in the Woods - 8002 Service Rd., Cherry Valley, IL. Sunday Lyceum at 10:00 a.m., Service at 11:00 a.m.

Support Groups/Youth Drop-in Hours – Diversity of Rockford, 117 S. Third St. Free. Weekly. Call for specific meetings/dates/info: 815-964-2639.

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

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.

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.

Rockford Area Coin Club - Meets on the third Thursday of each month at the North Suburban Women’s Club at 6 p.m. 6320 N. Second St. in Loves Park.

Ostende Dance Club looking for Couples who Love to Dance – Rockford’s oldest ballroom dance club invites couples to join the 2016-17 dance season. Ostende Dance Club hosts seven ballroom dances from Oct.May. Yearly fee is $90 per couple.

Info: 815-519-3330.

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.

Apostolic Pentecostals of Rockford, Inc. 840 Mattis Ave., Rockford, announces a new service involving ongoing worship.

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: 815963-6236.

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.

Call 815-965-8146 or visit klehm.org for more information.

Rock Valley College Pitching Instruction – Fusion Sports Complex, 7135 Clinton Road, Loves Park. By pitching coach Zac Wolf. Info: 815-481-1757 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.

Recycling - Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Recycling Centers. 9 a.m.-noon every Saturday. 815-637-1343

Wednesday, March 30 Become an ‘Egghead’ - Join University of Illinois Extension, 4-H Youth Development Educator, Johnna Jennings at 4 p.m. at Ida Public Library, 320 N. State St., in Belvidere. Baby chicks will be arriving soon to the library in time for spring break. Come learn about the exciting world of incubation and embryology of baby chicks. This is a perfect time to learn about the development and growth of our fine feathered friends.

This program is geared for children ages 7-12. Call the library at 815-544-3838 to let them know you are planning on attending this program. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate please contact the Boone County Extension office at 815-544-3710.

Thursday, March 31 Capitol Rally - Rally at the Capitol Building in Springfield from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. to promote support for the Keep Our Pension Promises Act. Attendees will gather at the Lincoln Statue on the east side of the Capitol at 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 2 Bark & Wine - Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary Wine Tasting & Silent Auction. Help raise money for Rockford’s only no kill animal shelter. Includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres, quarter buckets, door prizes and a variety of auction items. Event takes place at the SM&SF Club, 1010 Sandy Hollow Road, from 4-10 p.m. Tickets are $25 each or 2 for $45 and are available at Noah’s Ark, 111 N. 1st St. For more information or to donate call 815-962-2767 or email noah@noahsarkanimals.org.

Home & Garden Showcase - Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 W. Lane Rd. See the latest trends in landscaping, decks, backyards ponds and waterfalls, remodeling, neat gadgets for the garden enthusiast and more. The Master Gardeners, Extension of U of I, will be on hand to answer questions on gardening. Visitirs are welcome to bring in plants they have questions about. Admission for the show is free and the show goes from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday, April 3 Home & Garden Showcase - Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 W. Lane Rd. See the latest trends in landscaping, decks, backyards ponds and waterfalls, remodeling, neat gadgets for the garden enthusiast and more. The Master Gardeners, Extension of U of I, will be on hand to answer questions on gardening. Visitirs are welcome to bring in plants they have questions about.

Admission for the show is free and the show goes from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monroe Township Firefighters’ Association Breakfast - All-you-can-eat buffet breakfast at the Monroe Center Fire Station, 104 West Street, Monroe Center. Serving will go from 7-11 a.m. Prices are $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12, and children ages 5 and under eat free.

Woman of the Year 2016 - Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2-4 p.m. Ethnic

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Heritage Museum Hispanic Gallery honors Mary E. Nunez Woman of the Year 2016.

Program: 3 p.m. Mary is honored for years of previous volunteerism with Girl Scouts of NI, Rockford, Air fest Chairman &volunteer, board member Rockford Woman Magazine, and Winn. County Crime Commission member. Other achievements include: Womens’ Bus. Expo and Spring Fling organizer. Awards of recognition: YMCA Black & Latino Achievers youth education steering committee member and Volunteer of Year Award recipient.

Rockford Rampage Soccer Club award winner for service to Latino/Hispanic Girls Community. The community including family and friends invited to attend.

Special musical entertainment provided.

Tours of the museum galleries provided following the program. Free, museum donations appreciated.

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Questions: (815) 544-2014 Bingo License B0756

Thursday, April 7 WCALAP Game Night - The 15th Annual Game Night of the Winnebago County Association of Legal Administrative Professionals takes place at Hoffman House, The public is invited to this event and the cost is $16 per person. The menu for the night consists of: Italian beef or pulled pork sandwiches;cheesy potatoes; green beans almandine; cole slaw; dessert & coffee.There will be a cash bar. The night will include raffles, bake sale, games, and more. Fundraiser proceeds go towards scholarship applicants entering the legal field.

The reservation deadline is Thursday, March 31. Send reservations with check payable to “WCALAP” c/o Shawn Artlip, Reinhart Boerner VanDeuren P.C., 2215 Perrygreen Way, Rockford, IL 61107.

Adding Sparkle and Texture to Your Quilts - Whether you’re interested in trying bead embellishment for the first time or you’ve done some embellishment but are looking for additional inspiration, this lecture is for you. You’ll learn step-by-step instructions for embellishing your quilts and garments with beads and see 75-100 images of Lisa’s beadwork for additional inspiration.

This lecture includes the display of some of her quilts and smaller framed work.

Lectures take place at 1 p.m. and another at 7 p.m. at Bethesda Covenant Church, 2010 E. State Street.

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Vibe Calendar Friday, April 8 Beginning Bead Embroidery - Have you had some bead embroidery experience or taken my Beginning Bead Embroidery class and now want to learn even more beautiful techniques? Come to this workshop with a pair of sharp scissors and your creative thinking. Students will receive a kit with beads, thread, and a sampler base, plus hand-outs. Students learn how to beautifully and securely incorporate larger beads, buttons and cabochons into your quilts and bead embroideries. They also explore a variety of edge stitches and fringe techniques while creating a sampler to take home for future reference and inspiration. 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. at Swedish American Heart Hospital. 1401 E. State St. (Charles Street entrance, follow the signs once you enter the building). Workshops costs are $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Call 815-979-3374 for registration.

Saturday, April 9 Tree Planting Class - Have you planted a tree only to see it dead in the spring? Or not thriving at it’s current location next to the deck? This class will teach you the proper techniques for planting trees and shrubs.

This class will be taught by John Moors, Director of Horticulture at Klehm. Class is free for Klehm Members, free to the public with daily admission purchase. Register at klehm.org/2016/04/tree-planting. Class will go from 9-11 a.m. at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Bead and Button Embellishment: Simple to Spectacular - In this half-day class students learn a dozen different ways to embellish quilts, garments, and other fiber art using simple buttons and beads together. Students also learn about variations on these 12 techniques so they can go home with many new ideas for how to have fun adding texture and design focal points to their quilts and fiber art. This class is suitable for all levels of stitchers. 9:30 to 12:30 at Swedish American Heart Hospital, 1401 E. State St. (Charles Street entrance follow the signs once you enter the building). Workshop costs are $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

Call 815-979-3374 for registration.

Sunday, April 10 Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser - The Stephenson County 4-H and Extension Foundation announces its 9th Annual Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser which will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Eagles Club in Freeport, 1200 W. Galena Ave. The dinner will feature a 6 oz. pork chop sandwich, grilled with the assistance of the Stephenson County Pork Producers, featuring their special seasoning, potato salad or chips, cheese from local cheese producers, applesauce, drink, and dessert. Two serving lines and special carry out line will be available. The dinner is planned by a committee of Foundation members and other 4-H volunteers, and donations from local businesses and restaurants help make it possible. Advanced tickets are $6 and may be purchased from members of Stephenson County 4-H Clubs or at the U of I Extension Office, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport. Tickets will be

sold at the door for $7 and hot dog meal tickets will be available at the door only and not sold prior to the event. Many area restaurants and businesses have provided items for the meal and silent auction, and the Foundation appreciates their support.

There will be a silent auction with gift baskets created by 4-H clubs and other opportunities to support local 4-H clubs.

All proceeds will benefit the Stephenson County 4-H and Extension Foundation and stay in Stephenson County. For more information or questions, please call the University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County at 815-235-4125.

Tuesday, April 12 Natural History of Odonata: Dragonflies and Damselflies - The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will have its 35th Annual Banquet and Program “Natural History of Odonata: Dragonflies and Damselflies”, beginning with a silent auction at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and program at 7:30 p.m., at Highland Community College, Student Conference Center, Building H, the Newell Room, Room 201, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport. The program speaker will be Marla Garrison, biology faculty member at McHenry College. Garrison is also a member of the Executive Council of the Dragonfly Society of the Americas and is the author of Damselflies of Chicagoland.

The dinner will be catered by Paulson’s catering. The cost of both meal and program is $20.00 per adult (Kids 12 and under are free). Reservations are required for the meal by April 1. For program only, the cost is $3.00 (students are free) and individuals can pay at the door. To make a reservation, call Tim Smith at (815) 835-5109. For more information, visit nwilaudubon.org.

Thursday, April 14 Visit with Author: Kathi Kresol - Winnebago Public Library, 210 Elida Street, Winnebago. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us in the Community Room at the Winnebago Public Library for a visit with Kathi Kresol local historian and author. Kathi Kresol Event coordinator of Haunted Rockford Paranormal Events and author of “Murder and Mayhem in Rockford Illinois”. Kathi will have books available to purchase and sign. She will return for an encore event in October.

There is no charge for this event. Find out more information at: winnebagopubliclibrary.org/event/2016/04/14/day

Friday, April 15 Awakenings - Poetry & Song, 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 412 N. Church St. $15/person, reservations by check to the church. For more information call 815-964-5514

Saturday, April 16 Angels Too Soon - Releasing roses in the Rock River in honor of Natasha Cleary, Marqwwon Owens, and Katarion Friar.

Begins at 5 p.m., walk will start at the Nicholas Conservatory and go to Verdi Club. Refreshments will be served and there will be speakers from the Rockford community.

Annual Bishop Banquet - Honoring Bishop Leonard E. James Sr. & Lady Linda James

for 38 years of service. 5 p.m. at Christian Union FGCM, 1705 Kilburn Ave. Tickets are $40 for adults.

Kishwaukee Valley A.B.A.T.E. Host Community Blood Drive - Kegel Harley-Davidson, 7125 Harrison Avenue. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, please call RRVBC at (815) 965-8751 or visit our website at rrvbc.org and self­ schedule.

Tuesday, April 19 Solar Seminar - Tired of costly electricity bills? Intertested in improving the environment for future generations? There will be a Solar Seminar for Homeowners to learn about the benefits of converting to solar energy such as what technology is available, what to expect from a contractor, the type of savings to expect, what credits are available and more. Event is free and open to the public and will take place at the Elburn Countryside Community Center, 526 N. Main St., Elburn, IL, at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 27 Caritas’ 30th Anniversary Luncheon & Fashion Show - Caritas’ 30th Anniversary luncheon and fashion show will take place at Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Rd. To celebrate this luncheon, the theme is Children...Precious As Pearls. There will be a social hour with beautiful silent auction with items to bid on beginning at 10:30 a.m. At 11:45 the preschool children from St. Elizabeth’s Center will sing a few songs. The luncheon begins at 12 p.m. with three options: Chicken Bosco, Lemon Herb Tilapia, or Ratatouille; all served with rolls, salad and Turtle Cheese Cake for dessert. The fashion show will begin at 12:30, put on by Chico’s, located at The District at CherryVale. Models will walk the runway to music provided by Carl and Dianna Cole. The tickets for the luncheon are $35. There will be raffle prizes consisting of $1,000 cash, iPad 2 Gold worth $730, a gold loop and pearl necklace worth $395, a pearl necklace worth $352, and a multi-restaurant gift package. The raffle tickets are $5 a piece or 5 for $20. All proceeds will benefit the expansion of two library and resource rooms for pre-school and after-school students at St. Elizabeth Community Center, a Rockford Catholic Charities Youth Program for children from all faiths. For information or to purchase tickets, call Patti Weber 815-222-1661 or Marva Tarara at 815-988-1013.

Friday, April 29 Arbor Dash 5K at Klehm - Race starts at 6:30 p.m. The 3rd annual Arbor Dash is a fun trail run through Klehm’s grounds via paved paths and dirt trails. Enjoy the scenic landscape and invite your friends to join you. Put a team together and you will receive discounted rates. This race is open to runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels. We will have your official finish time ready for you at the end of the race. So, start training! Every participant goes home with their own seedling to celebrate Arbor Day and keep the forest in the Forest City! Participants receive a commemorative Arbor Dash

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t-shirt (guaranteed for preregistered runners), entrance to the Klehm Arboretum grounds for the day, a tree seedling to plant, and more! Register before April 23 for $15 each for Klehm members & teams of 10 or more; and $20 each for Non-members. Register After April 23 for $25 for all. More info at klehm.org/ arbor5k. Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. St. Paul Church Garage Sale - Plan to attend the 14th Annual St. Paul Church Garage Sale, located at 8800 E. Epleyanna Rd, in Davis. Sale will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there will be a bake sale and lunch stand available. Sale offers a wide variety of items including: children through adult clothing, crafts, toys, household items, books, videos, furniture and much more! The church is located just outside of Davis, on Church Road, off Route 75, between Rock City and Davis, IL. Be sure to watch for signs and for more information or directions, call the church at 815-865-5314 or email us at: office@ stpaulchurch-davis.org

Saturday, April 30 Montford Point Marine Association annual Charter Banquet - Event will feature keynote speaker Gerald Paulsen, U.S. Army, International Veteran Business, and Global Veteran Supporter. Also featured will be CMS gt. Alvin Blake, 30 year USAF (retired), and Pastor Bob Theroux. Tickets are available for a $50 donation and can be purchased from Symbols Clothing Store, 316 W. State St., online at tinyurl.com/ zqbbdyt or by calling one of the following in Illinois: George - 815-218-5485, Curly - 815-988-2735, Larry - 815-540-5313; or in Wisconsin: Mo - 608-312-3773, or James - 608-346-2251. Event will begin at 5 p.m. at Hoffman House Restaurant, 7550 E. State Street.

Paranormal Investigation of the Tinker Swiss Cottage - Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens, 411 Kent Street. 7-11 p.m. Haunted Rockford is excited to join renowned Paranormal Investigator, Dale Kaczmarek and his team the Ghost Research Society for a public investigation of this very active site. Attendees will visit four of the most active locations of the property for an actual paranormal investigation with this experienced team. The price for this event will be $40.00 and must be paid in advance. To register for this event online, you must pay via PayPal at the time of registration at hauntedrockford.com. To make other arrangements to pay in advance, call Kathi Kresol: (815)871-4239.

St. Paul Church Garage Sale - Plan to attend the 14th Annual St. Paul Church Garage Sale, located at 8800 E. Epleyanna Rd, in Davis. Sale will be open from 8 a.m. to noon and there will be a bake sale and lunch stand available. Sale offers a wide variety of items including: children through adult clothing, crafts, toys, household items, books, videos, furniture and much more!

The church is located just outside of Davis, on Church Road, off Route 75, between Rock City and Davis, IL. Be sure to watch for signs and for more information or directions, call the church at 815-865-5314 or email us at: office@stpaulchurch-davis.org

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Commentary

Why are our elections so screwed up?

By Pippa Norris

TheConversation.com

T

he world is currently transfixed by the spectacle of American elections.

From New York, London and Paris to Beijing, Moscow, and Sydney there is endless heated debate in the news media and across dinner tables about the factors fueling the remarkable success of Donald Trump, speculation about a brokered convention shattering the old GOP, and the most likely outcome of a polarizing Trump-Clinton battle in the fall.

This contest matters. It is the election for the most powerful leader in the Western world, and some - like the Economist Intelligence Unit - regard Donald Trump as a major risk to global prosperity and stability. Also, as citizens of one of the world’s oldest democracies, Americans like to think that the United States provides an influential role model for how elections should run in other countries.

The Electoral Integrity Project (EIP), founded in 2012, provides an independent evaluation of the quality of elections worldwide. The EIP’s results have been published in several books, including my own Why Electoral Integrity Matters and Why Elections Fail – books that focus on comparing the quality of elections, understanding why problems arise, and diagnosing what can be done about these flaws.

We can use the data collected by the EIP to ask: Is the U.S. the electoral role model it imagines itself to be?

A democratic role model?

In practice, recent years have seen a long series of vulnerabilities in the conduct of American elections, as documented by the 2014 report of the bipartisan Presidential Commission on Election Administration. Indeed, these issues have been under close scrutiny ever since the notoriously flawed ballot design in Florida in 2000.

Since then, the Commission has reported wait times in excess of six hours to cast a ballot in Ohio, inaccurate state and local voter registers, insufficiently trained local poll workers, and the breakdown of voting machines in New York.

Standards remain uneven across the country.

The Pew Center’s 2012 Election Performance Index, for instance, suggests that states such as North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin performed relatively well against a range of quality indicators combining voting convenience and electoral integrity. Other states, including California, Oklahoma, and Mississippi demonstrated noticeable shortfalls.

It was no different during the 2014 midterm

elections. The news media reported a range of problems on polling day - some trivial, others more serious. It is unclear whether these arose from accidental administrative mistakes or intentional dirty tricks.

At least 18 state election websites were reported to have experienced disruptions on election day, preventing voters from using the sites to locate polling places and ballot information.

In Virginia, a State Department of Elections spokesman said that 32 electronic voting machines at 25 polling places experienced problems. In both Virginia and North Carolina, the Washington Post reported cases of electronic polling machines which recorded a vote for the Democratic candidate when the screen was touched to cast a vote for the Republican. And in Texas the statewide voter registration system crashed, forcing many to complete provisional ballots when poll workers were unable to confirm voter eligibility.

Meanwhile, new state laws requiring electors to present photo identification caused confusion in several states, including Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina.

These problems are not fading away.

During the 2016 primary in North Carolina, there was confusion about new photo ID requirements and long lines. Court decisions over voter identification laws currently remain pending in Texas and Virginia.

As well as repeated procedural flaws, there has been speculation that public disgust with the role of money in politics, and the role of major donors in buying access to Congress, is one of the major factors driving the primary campaigns.

Much of Trump’s visibility comes from exploiting his advantage in attracting free social media and spending less on TV airwaves than any other major candidate. He commonly claims that his organization is more self-funded than most presidential campaigns, without support by a super-PAC. This may appeal to voters who are suspicious of the role of money in American elections and of the honesty of politicians who are seen to be in the pockets of rich donors and corporate interests.

Similarly, Bernie Sanders has campaigned on his ability to raise funds from multiple small donors. He claims Hillary Clinton has been more beholden to establishment donors and fat fees from corporate speaking engagements.

Suspicion of the role of money in politics seems to be widespread.

In the 2012 National Election Survey, for example, when the public was asked whether ‘Rich people buy elections’, two-thirds of Americans agreed with this statement.

Comparing the US to other democracies

Some may be tempted to think headlines are exaggerating the true extent of any problems in America by highlighting negative cases which are actually fairly isolated.

Is there actually more systematic evidence suggesting that American elections are flawed? And how does the U.S. compare with other long-standing democracies worldwide?

New evidence that gives insights into this issue has been gathered by the Electoral Integrity Project. This independent research project is funded by the Australian Research Council’s Laureate award with a team of researchers based at the University of Sydney and Harvard University.

The 2015 annual Year in Election report compares the risks of flawed and failed elections, and looks at how well countries around the world meet international standards. The report gathers assessments from over 2,000 experts to evaluate the perceived integrity of all 180 national parliamentary and presidential contests held between July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2015 in 139 countries worldwide. These include 54 national elections held last year.

Forty experts were asked to assess each election by answering 49 questions The overall 100-point Perceptions of Electoral Integrity (PEI) index is constructed by summing up the responses.

Americans often express pride in their democracy, yet the results indicate that domestic and international experts rate the U.S. elections as the worst among all Western democracies.

Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are at the top of the ranking, all scoring over 80 on the 100 point PEI Index. Several democracies from diverse regions and cultures – for example, Israel and Canada – are ranked in the middle of the pack.

But the U.S. scores 62, a full 24 points lower than Denmark and Finland. The UK also performs fairly poorly, along with Greece and Australia. One reason for this is that proportional electoral systems – which translate votes into seats on a proportional basis – usually tend to score higher as they provide more inclusive opportunities for smaller parties. All of the Nordic countries, for example, use a proportional system.

Comparisons can also be drawn with all 180 parliamentary and presidential elections included in the latest report, covering 139 countries worldwide. The 2012 U.S. presidential election ranks 60th out of 180 elections worldwide, close to Bulgaria, Mexico and Argentina.

This is no one-time shortcoming. The 2014 U.S. Congressional elections rank even worse, 65th out of 180 worldwide.

By contrast, elections in many newer democracies are seen by experts to perform far better in the

global comparison, such as in Lithuania (ranked 4th), Costa Rica (6th), and Slovenia (8th).

What produces these results? To explore this issue, EIP also conducted a second survey with almost 200 experts to compare the performance of the 2014 congressional elections across 21 U.S. states.

The results show that the worst problem across most states involved gerrymandering of district boundaries to favor incumbents. The mean score for American states was just 42 on a 100-point scale.

Other weaknesses concerned whether electoral laws were unfair to smaller parties like the Green Party, favored the governing party, or restricted voter’s rights.

Campaign finance – for example, whether parties and candidates had equitable access to public subsidies and political donations – was also seen by experts as a problem.

Finally voter registration was also viewed critically. Issues here included whether the register itself was accurate with, in some cases, citizens not listed and, in others, ineligible electors registered.

By contrast, voting processes were rated more favorably. Factors here included whether any fraudulent votes were cast, whether the voting process was easy, whether voters were offered a genuine choice at the ballot box, along with the vote count and post-election results. These last two measures each received a high score of 85.

Much debate in the U.S. focuses upon potential risks of fraud or voter suppression at the ballot box, but in fact experts rate earlier stages of American elections more critically.

Why are American elections particularly vulnerable to these sorts of problems? It is a complex story.

In my book, Why Elections Fail, I argue that a large part of the blame can be laid at the door of the degree of decentralization and partisanship in American electoral administration. Key decisions about the rules of the game are left to local and state officials with a major stake in the outcome. For example, gerrymandering arises from leaving the processes of redistricting in the hands of state politicians, rather than more impartial judicial bodies.

Moreover, the role of money in American campaigns has become progressively deregulated in recent decades, thanks in part to the Citizens United Supreme Court decision, while election costs have spiraled. Add to that the fuel of an inflammatory campaign by Donald Trump, and the prospects for agreement about the outcome of the election become more remote.

Pippa Norris is the ARC Laureate Fellow, Professor of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney and McGuire Lecturer in Comparative Politics, Harvard University.

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What is Corporate Totalitarianism?

By Nancy Churchill Contributor

H

onestly? Fascism.

Marianne Williamson describes it on huffingtonpost.com, 3/01/16: “Corporate totalitarianism means total control by corporate interests. If they want a war, they get a war. If they want GMOs, they get GMOs. If they want fracking, they get fracking. If they want big banks to control our monetary policy, big banks control our monetary policy. If they want a tax break, they get a tax break. If they want the TPP, they get the TPP. If they want to deregulate to the point of complete irresponsibility to our children and to the earth, they deregulate as much as they care to. And if they see a way to profit from the vulnerability of the old, the disadvantaged, the poor, the young, or the sick, then they are given the right to do so.”

She could have mentioned how unions are crushed, wages reduced, benefits eliminated, and the vote suppressed. “...[T]hey do everything necessary to make sure that political candidates who resist them get nowhere near the levers of power. It is not by accident that they have created Trump, protected Clinton, and sidelined Sanders.” She calls it a “corporate coup of the U.S. government.”

Some saw this coming. “In the next century, nations as we know it will be obsolete; all states will

recognize a single, global authority. National sovereignty wasn’t such a great idea after all.” – Strobe Talbot, President Bill Clinton’s Deputy Secretary of State, Time Magazine, 7/20/1992.

Some facilitated its arrival. “Some even believe we [the Rockefellers] are part of a secret cabal working against the best interests of the United States, characterizing my family and me as ‘inter-

nationalists’ and of conspiring with others around the world to build a more integrated global political and economic structure – one world, if you will. If that’s the charge, I stand guilty, and I am proud of it.” – David Rockefeller, Memoirs, p. 405.

Unless We the People do something, “one of the greatest experiments in human possibility will have slipped through our fingers,” Williams warns, “for

the simple reason ... that ... they put us to sleep ... numbed our outrage ... sedated our conscience.”

We must wake up and channel outrage into action. Start with represent.us to get the money out of politics.

Take control of elections with a voter’s bill of rights (the Other98.com (facebook.com/theother98), which will: make election day a federal holiday; allow early voting in every state; allow out-of-precinct voting; allow voting by mail; and make automatic universal voter registration the law of the land.

Finally, insist your Congressperson adopts “The People’s Budget,” the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ (CPC) Budget for Fiscal Year 2017, right now. Learn more at ourfuture.org/20160324/a-corporatebillionaire-austerity-budget-or-a-peoples-prosperity-budget. The People’s Budget will provide investment to restore crumbling infrastructure; create 3.6 million good-paying jobs; raise taxes on the wealthy; overhaul the student loan system for debt-free college; fight climate change by investing in green jobs with good wages.

Williamson reminds us, in the words of Frederick Douglass, that “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”

“This is the generation that gets to decide,” she says. Corporate coup, or democracy. We can do this.

Letter to the Editor

Keep an eye out for our animal friends Spring is fast upon us. But for animal lovers like myself, the season often comes too soon and nearly always filled with dread. Because the warming months are typically the busiest for animal rehabilitators and wildlife fosterers. Not only do we see an uptick in orphaned or injured babies needing assistance, but adult animals – busy providing care for their young ones – often fall to life-threatening injuries as well. This is why wildlife sanctuaries, such as Hoo Haven (based near Rockford and of which I am affiliated), are often unable to assist individuals with the care or treatment of an injured animal: they are simply swamped in the care of what they

already have on hand.

Given this reality, it’s important to highlight a few things we all can do to prevent and/or limit injuries and even deaths to our fine feathered, furried and scaled friends: • Drive slower, especially at night when our vision is curtailed. I typically drop back by 10 MPH this time of the year, even during daylight, just to give myself a better opportunity to react to a critter on the road. And be prepared for the crossing of more than one animal. I always assume that if one deer crosses in front of me, at least one more is sure to follow. And you can bet that rabbits and other more solitary animals are

odds on favorites to return to the safety of where they were rather than risk the potential perils of the unknown, just across the street.

• Have gloves or a shovel in your vehicle. Using either gloves or a shovel to remove and relocate a dead animal from the road not only shows respect for a life that one of our fellow drivers ended, but provides scavenging animals, such as turkey vultures and bald eagles, a safe zone to feed. Sounds gruesome; but even our most fearsome predators are opportunists at heart. Scavenging entails much less risk than hunting.

•Don’t be afraid to take responsibility for injured wildlife. They need your help. First thing

is to get the animal safe and warm. Then, if possible, get online to see what can be done immediately to save the animal. There are literally hundreds of websites available to help you (such as hoohaven.org).

Once stabilized, please call a reputable wildlife rehabber or sanctuary, such as Hoo Haven 815629-2212, or a volunteer/liaison 815-858-5195.

And please, please, PLEASE don’t be afraid to donate a little money, if and when you can. Rescuing and rehabilitating animals ain’t cheap!

John P. Jankowski Stockton

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Your Horoscope

By Denise Guzzardo Week of March 30-April 5, 2016

This Week: The planetary climate should remain pretty neutral this week except for a couple of bumps in the road.

However; it’s nothing that can’t be handled with dignity and grace. The weekend promises to be kind, generous and filled with surprises. Enjoy! Common Boundary Wellness Center will be holding a Spiritual Growth Gathering on April 6 and then again on April 13 for those of you that feel a little restricted, are grieving a loss or are in a transitional state that you can’t seem to find your way out of. For more information contact Common Boundary at 815-965-1817.

Aries (March 21 to April 19) — Romantic aspects are the focus this week as you rejuvenate a current situation or begin to form a new alliance. All eyes are on you, so put your best foot forward during this lunar cycle. Good news arrives midweek regarding a financial situation or upgrade within the workforce. Keep your eyes on the road and your ears to the ground, Aries.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)­— There seems to be a bit of emotional upheaval surrounding your loved ones during this lunar cycle. However; this doesn’t necessarily have to become your main focus at this time. You have work to do, places to go, and people to see, creating new contacts that will benefit you in the months to come. Focus on the positive, Taurus.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20) — Your intuition is working overtime as you notice another attempting to balance in the throes of addiction or emotional distress. This is an ongoing struggle for this individual and your tender words may be just what this person needs to hear now. Trust the universe and let the spirit speak through you. A change in vehicle may be on the horizon as well. Don’t grab the first thing you see, take your time and shop for a practical mode of transportation, Gemini.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22) — Travel plans are in the midst and you may even be mixing business with pleasure in the weeks to come. There will certainly be accolades arriving shortly for a job well done. A family member that you have been worried about will begin to take a stronger stance with their physical as well as emotional state.

Nothing will please you more, Cancer.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) — Past relationship issues could come to the surface this week.

However; it appears to bring some closure or validation for you at this time. You have the clarity to move forward now knowing that this was what the universe intended. Finances are on the upswing and it appears that you do not have to draw blood to obtain it these days. Working smarter not harder is the name of the game. You have finally figured this out, Leo. Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) — Shocking information you receive this week could bring tears of joy. Even though you have kept the faith, fear and doubt may have occasionally crept in.

Your worries are finally over. Try not to look under rocks for new ones now, take a break from it all. Midweek offers a job opportunity or a career change for some of you. Follow up on leads and expect the unexpected at this time, Virgo.

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) — Love relationships require some attention at this time. You can no longer overlook a problem that has been a reoccurring issue. This will not go away on its own, confronting this situation head on will give you the best results. It is a make it or break it time frame for love. Shoving your head in the sand is not going to help matters any. However; if you have found your relationship is being negatively affected by alcohol or drugs you may need to leave it behind for good. The substance or the relationship, Libra.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) — Your head may still be spinning from the past holiday’s confusion and miscommunication. Remember, there are two sides to every story. Try not to be so quick to weigh in verbally until you have all of the facts presented to you. Then slowly but surely see what you can do to begin to mend these fences. By week’s end finances are on a better track, Scorpio.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) — Finally, my little Sagittarius friends are beginning to see a romantic shift come into view. Nothing but lessons and more lessons have been on the table regarding love the past couple of years.

Now there are options as well as opportunities to balance your personal life. That annoying burr under your saddle pad will be removed from

your realm shortly. The universe is weighing the scales in your favor, Sag. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) — You will find yourself favored and backed by an unexpected source at this time. Someone has taken a shine to you and wants you to grow and develop beyond your wildest imagination. You present yourself well and those in the know recognize your tenacity and charisma. The sky is the limit now Capricorn, be open for the love and respect that is available to you now.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) — You have a secret admirer at this time. Their life may be a little bit complicated and they are working diligently to straighten it out. As spring rolls into summer you will find that they have cleared the slate to make room for you. Be conscious and aware of those around you now. You’re in a position to improve the quality of your life immensely. Finances begin to improve as business expands. Get some rest, you’re going to be swamped shortly, Aquarius.

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) — You may feel a bit overwhelmed with legal documents and paperwork now. Take your time and work your way through this slowly. Dot every i and cross every t. In the end this will pay off in your favor. You’re beginning to get back to your old self, and as a result of this energy you’re drawing invitations to socialize to you. Accept offers from those tried and true friends to get out and about.

You won’t regret it, Pisces.

For an extended astrological forecast or psychic consultation, contact Denise at 815-398-3983.

Spring Growth Group

Come join Renee McArdle, Psy. D. & Cher McArdle, LCSW during the “The Growth Season” • For those who know the life you have been living has outgrown its form • For those who have a changing relationship or a death of a spouse • For those whose work and career is influx and their path is changing • For those who just feel different about themselves and how they relate in general but lack the clarity to take action.

Methods of Healing

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Public Notices 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 Juice Bar & Bistro business in said County and State under the name of Blu eel Juice Bar & Bistro at the following post office addresses: 6019 Fincham Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tracy Bednar, 815-721-5912 SIGNED: Tracy Bednar 3/8/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 5563R TRRT 3/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP; Plaintiff, vs.

KEITH E. FRANTZ; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KEITH E. FRANTZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 2072 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 28, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: PART OF LOTS TEN (10) AND ELEVEN (11) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ANGLEMIRE’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF BLOCK 13 OF SPAFFORD’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 13 OF PLATS ON PAGE 29, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT ELEVEN (11), THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ELEVEN (11), FORTY-NINE (49) FEET, THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINES OF SAID LOTS ELEVEN (11) AND TEN (10), SEVENTY (70) FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT TWENTY (20) FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10), THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10), 49 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10), THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST LINES OF SAID LOTS TEN (10) AND ELEVEN (11) TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1623 Crosby Street, Rockford, IL 61107.

P.I.N. 11-24-379-008.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family res-

idence. 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 sales department 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. W10-3860 I688566 P5584R TRRT 4/6 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.HEATHER FARRAR, et al Defendant 15 CH 00892 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 21, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BUDLONG’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE TOWN OF ROCKFORD, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, EAST OF ROCK RIVER AGREEABLY TO THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION OF RECORD IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF SAID COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS IN BOOK 4 OF PLAT RECORDS AT PAGE 3; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1806 16TH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-36-131005 (216B077).

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

the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-14655.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-14655 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00892 TJSC#: 36-3572 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. I688615 P5588R TRRT 4/6 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 Salon business in said County and State under the name of Roots a Salon at the following post office addresses: 2696 McFarland Rd., Suite 2, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Patrica Morris SIGNED: Patrica Morris 3/15/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 5561R TRRT 3/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS, IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF: BREANNA M. RIVERA, a female child.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY CASE NO. 2016 AD 50 NOTICE TO ALL WHOM IT MAY

CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named, BREANNA M. RIVERA; NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 4th day of May, 2016, a default may be entered against you at any time following that day, and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DATED: March 24, 2016 THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court Attorney Laura M. Hunt 815 N. Church Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 815.505.8571 5615R TRRT 4/13 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: MARGARET O. ROSS Deceased.

CASE NO. 2016 P 105 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARGARET O. ROSS of Davis, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on March 28, 2016, to GERALD DAVID ROSS, 2016 HILLSDOWN ROAD, DAVIS, IL 61019, who is the Independent Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is ELIZABETH LEIGH CLARK of the office 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 OCTOBER 7, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 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: March 28, 2016 GERALD DAVID ROSS 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 5616R TRRT 4/13 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 EDWARD D. HERAL, JR., deceased.

No. 16-P-123 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of EDWARD D. HERAL, JR., of Roscoe, Illinois on January 20, 2016. Letters of office were issued on March 11, 2016, to MICHAELYN KAY HERAL, 10308 Marblewing

Road #3, Roscoe, Illinois 61073, as independent executor, whose attorney is TOBIN & RAMON, 530 South State Street; Suite 200, Belvidere, IL 61008-3711.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), an 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 in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk -Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, at 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 1, 2016, which date is not less than six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

DATED: March 24, 2016 MICHAELYN KAY HERAL Independent Executor Lois Cannell Ramon Tobin & Ramon Attorneys for Petitioner 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316 5617R TRRT 4/13 n n n PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE INTEREST OF: Tanihya Thomasmullins 2014JA000106 MINOR(S) TO: DANIEL MULLINS AND ANGEL THOMAS Take notice that on 17th day of March, 2014, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by Joseph P. Bruscato, State’s Attorney, by his assistant, , in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, entitled” “IN THE INTEREST OF: Tanihya Thomasmullins, MINOR(S)”, and that in Courtroom 3 at the Juvenile Justice Center, on Monday, April 4, 2016, at the hour of 09:00 AM., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, and a termination of parental rights hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear, you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or motion to terminate parental rights.

Now unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

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Clerk of the Circuit Court Thomas A. Klein BY: A. Reshel S5618R TRRT 4/13 n n n PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE INTEREST OF: Daniel ChavezGerde

2014JA000312 MINOR(S) TO: SERGIO CHAVEZ Take notice that on 5th day of September, 2014, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by Joseph P. Bruscato, State’s Attorney, by his assistant, Michelle Yoder, in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, entitled” “IN THE INTEREST OF: Daniel ChavezGerde, MINOR(S)”, and that in Courtroom 3 at the Juvenile Justice Center, on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a termination of parental rights hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear, you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or motion to terminate parental rights. Now unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

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Clerk of the Circuit Court Thomas A. Klein BY: A. Reshel S5619R TRRT 4/13 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 natural wellness, herbal, and aromatherapy product business in said County and State under the name of Apothecuriously at the following post office addresses: 2407-B Welworth Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Wanda Meyer, 405-510-0713 SIGNED: Wanda Meyer 3/22/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 5622R TRRT 4/13 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 consulting business in said County and State under the name of New Beginnings Resource Center at the following post office addresses: 6582 Deer Isle Dr., Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Gina Moseley SIGNED: Gina Moseley 3/23/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 5623R TRRT 4/13 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Construction business in said County and State under the name of Bilodu Remodeling & Construction at the following post office addresses: 5852 Pierce Lane, South Beloit, IL 61080; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sean Bilodeau SIGNED: Sean Bilodeau 3/23/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 5624R TRRT 4/13 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 arts and crafts business in said County and State under the name of cw203art at the following post office addresses: 5858 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christopher K. Whitham SIGNED: Christopher K. Whitham 3/23/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 5625R TRRT 4/13 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 Electrical business in said County and State under the name of Powerhouse Electrical at the following post office addresses: 316 Belteberg Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Todd Keith, 779-770-9987 SIGNED: Todd Keith 3/24/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 5626R TRRT 4/13 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 custom accessory design business handmade items business in said County and State under the name of Dolce Gemelli Designs at the following post office addresses: 6224 Weaver Road, Rockford, IL 61114-8102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Carmella C. Rongere SIGNED: Carmella C. Rongere 3/25/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 5627R TRRT 4/13 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 performance automotive and snow plowing business in said County and State under the name of Silverbullet Racing Enterprises at the following post office addresses: 246 Pearl Ave., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real

full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nicholas Howland, 815-509-7255 SIGNED: Nicholas Howland 3/25/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 5628R TRRT 4/13 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS WITHDRAWAL OF NAME(S) STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss.

Certificate No. 026788 On the 12th day of January, A.D. 2016, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for B&G Cleaning and Lawn Services at the following address: 4612 Charles St., Rockford, IL 61108.

On the 24th day of March, A.D. 2016, the following person or persons ceased doing business under the above assumed name and have no further connection with or financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Maria Estela Gonzalez.

SIGNED: Maria E. Gonzalez 3/24/2016 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 24th day of March A.D. 2016.

Amy Reininger, Deputy Clerk 5629R TRRT 3/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS, IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND LETTERS TESTAMENTARY OF: THE ESTATE OF MARTHA DANIELS. WINNEBAGO COUNTY CASE NO. 2016 P 102 NOTICE TO ALL HEIRS and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Probate of Will and Letters Testamentary was filed in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, for the Estate of MARTHA DANIELS; NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, HEIRS, and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 25th day of April, 2016, a default may be entered against you at any time following that day, and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DATED: March 28, 2016 THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court Attorney Laura M. Hunt 815 N. Church Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 815.505.8571 5630R TRRT 4/13 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 Dresser business in said County and State under the name of Dragana Salon at the following post office addresses: 8528 Elm Ave., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Dragica Lugonja SIGNED: Dragica Lugonja 3/11/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 5560R TRRT 3/30

The Rock River Times | March 30-April 5, 2016 | n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOHN W. JAVUREK, et al Defendant 15 CH 00862 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 21, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WIDELL SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK ONE (1) EAST END ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2517 E. STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-30-102004 (174B287).

The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government

agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-15276.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-15276 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00862 TJSC#: 36-3553 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. I688613 P5589R TRRT 4/6 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 ELIZABETH REBECCA SCHROER, Deceased.

NO: 2016 P 86 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ELIZABETH REBECCA SCHROER. Letters of Office were issued on March 4, 2016, to ELIZABETH ANN SCHROER HARVEY, 1016 West Barry Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is: MICHAEL J. SMITH, 4615 East State Street, Suite 101, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 31, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: 3/18/16 Elizabeth Ann Schroer Harvey, Executrix to the Estate of Elizabeth Rebecca Schroer By: /s/ Michael J. Smith Attorney Michael J. Smith Prepared by: Attorney Michael J. Smith #3126411 4615 East State Street, Ste. 101 Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 282-8228 (office) (815) 282-6620 (facsimile) 5590R TRRT 4/6 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DENNIS D. DIGGS, Deceased.

Case No. 2016 P 126 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Dennis D. Diggs. Letters of Office were issued on March 15, 2016, to Frank J. Diggs, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Debra A. Delia, Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 4749, Rockford, IL 61110-4749.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or September 30, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: March 18, 2016 Frank J. Diggs, Independent Administrator Debra A. Delia, ARDC #6195886 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 4749 Rockford, IL 61110-4749 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 5591R TRRT 4/6 n n n Public Self Storage 3231 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Public Self Storage is announcing that the following units, which the following people occupy, are delinquent in pay. We will be holding a public auction at 10:30 a.m. on March 31st, 2016. All contents of the units will be up for sale to the highest bidder.

Unit #85 - Tammy Gonzalez; Units #42 & 28 - Kathy Dahlberg; Unit #103 - Irene Rodriguez; Unit #6 - Paul Kennington; Unit #65 - Kim Giles.

After many documented attempts to get hold of you to collect the delinquent rent, we decided legal actions.

Signed: Public Self Storage Dated: 3-1-16 State of Illinois County of Winnebago By: Sarah Jackson Notary Signature: Janet Pond 5592R TRRT 3/30 n n n Public Storage 24/7 4850 North Main Street Rockford, IL 61103 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Public Storage 24/7 is announcing that the following unit numbers which the following people occupy are delinquent for rent payments. We will be holding a public auction at 4850 N. Main Street, in Rockford, IL 61103 on Thursday, March 31st, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. All contents of the units will be sold to the highest bidder.

Unit D9 - William Files; Unit D55 - Robert Tassoni; Units D39 & C30 - Terry Winans.

After many documented attempts to contact you to collect the delinquent rental charges, we have decided to take legal action.

Signed: Public Storage 24/7 Dated: 3-1-2016 State of Illinois, County of Winnebago

By: Sarah Jackson Notary Signature: Joyce Lask 5594R TRRT 3/30 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 Catering food service business in said County and State under the name of Kory’s Catering at the following post office addresses: 2719 City View Court, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Koree Blackful, 773-251-5679 SIGNED: Koree Blackful 3/9/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 5595R TRRT 4/6 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 band/musical performance business in said County and State under the name of The Lone Canary at the following post office addresses: 1612 Lynnwood St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jesse Fox SIGNED: Jesse Fox 3/18/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 5596R TRRT 4/6 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 Internet Retail Sales business in said County and State under the name of JCM Outlet at the following post office addresses: 3429 City View Dr., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Theodore Eads SIGNED: Theodore Eads 3/18/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 5597R TRRT 4/6 n n n TAX DEED NO. 2016 TX 30 FILED March 17, 2016 FRANCES STEWART, 13775 E. 4th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011; OCCUPANTS, 1215 18th Street, Rockford, IL UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED, GENERALLY TAKE NOTICE County of Winnebago Date Premises Sold October 28, 2013 Certificate No. 201201844 Sold of General Taxes of (year) 2012 Sold for Special Assessment of (municipality) N/A and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 1215 18th Street.

Legal Description or Permanent Index No.: Part of Lots Ten (10) and Eleven (11) in Block Thirty (30) as designated upon the Plat of Churchill

Place, being a Subdivision of part of the East Half (½) of Section 25, in 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 22 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot Ten (10); thence South, along the East line of said Lot Ten (10), 44 feet; thence West, parallel with the North line of said Lots Ten (10) and Eleven (11) to the West line of said Lot Eleven (11); thence North, along said West line, 44 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot Eleven (11); thence East, along the North line of said Lots Eleven (11) and Ten (10) to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois; Tax Code No. 11-25-455-023.

This Notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 31, 2016.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This Notice is also to advise you that a Petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 31, 2016.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Rockford, Illinois, on September 23, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 426.

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

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 31, 2016, by applying to the County Clerk of Winnebago County, Illinois, at the County Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

ULTRA MARES, LLC, Purchaser By: G. Michael Scheurich, Its Attorney 5598R TRRT 4/6 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of WILLIAM R. WEDGEWORTH, Deceased.

No. 2016-P-120 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of WILLIAM R. WEDGEWORTH. Letters of office were issued on March 9, 2016, to Dale Champlain, 7287 Oak Drive, Stillman Valley, IL 61084, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is Thomas D. Guest, Guest Legal, P.C., 316 Lincoln Highway, P.O. Box 150, Rochelle, Illinois 61068.

Notice is given to UNKNOWN HEIRS who are named in a petition filed in the above proceeding to probate a will and whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an Order was entered by the Court on March 9, 2016 admitting the Will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order of Admission you may file

a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of the court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 18th day of March, 2016.

Name: Thomas D. Guest, Guest Legal, P.C. Attorney for: Independent Executor Address: 316 Lincoln Highway, P.O. Box 150 City: Rochelle, Illinois 61068 Telephone: 815-562-5568 5599R TRRT 4/6 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CLARA C. CARLSON, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2016 P 121 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CLARA C. CARLSON on February 17, 2016. Letters of Office were issued on March 14, 2016 to SCOTT L. COPPLE who is the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 1, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State 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: 03/21/16 SCOTT L. COPPLE, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 5600R TRRT 4/6 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE Estate of PHYLLIS A. FIELD, Deceased No. 2016 P 97 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of PHYLLIS A. FIELD on December 1, 2015. Letters of Office were issued on February 23, 2016, to ANN DUKER of 202 Camden Dr., Rogers, AR 72756, who is the Independent Executor of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is JAY S. TROST, 1 Court Place, Ste. 103, Rockford, IL 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 23, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later.

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

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

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

DATED: March 18, 2016 ANN DUKER, Independent Executor JAY S. TROST ARDC No. 2858894 Attorney for Estate 1 Court Place, Ste 103 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-0058 5601R TRRT 4/6 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF Jeanice Marie Flueckiger Current Name Case No. 16 MR 247 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on May 12, 2016, at 10 a.m., in Room 426, Jeanice Marie Flueckiger, will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Jeanice Marie Flueckiger to the name of Jenise Odelya Yates. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. /s/ Jeanice Marie Flueckiger Date: 3-18-2016 5602R TRRT 4/6 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: WILLA JORDAN, Deceased.

2016 P 110 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of WILLA JORDAN. Letters of Office were issued on March 18, 2016, to CLAIRE JORDAN, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is James Carlson, A Law Office of Crosby & Associates, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 23, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

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

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

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Associates, P.C. James Carlson 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 5603R TRRT 4/6 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY In re the Marriage of Valbona Sadiku-Arifi, Plaintiff, And Azem Arifi, Defendant.

Case No. 16 D 64 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Defendant Azem Arifi that Plaintiff Valbona Sadiku-Arifi has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before April 22, 2016, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

Valbona Sadiku-Arifi 3410 E. State St., Apt. 205 Rockford, IL 61108 815-484-0592 5604R TRRT 4/6 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 Antique Online Business & Antique Market Vendor business in said County and State under the name of Smith and Sons at the following post office addresses: 636 N. Calvin Park Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Benjamin Smith SIGNED: Benjamin Smith 3/22/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 5620R TRRT 4/13 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Auto Repair business in said County and State under the name of One Stop Auto at the following post office addresses: 3509 Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Noah J. Sanders SIGNED: Noah J. Sanders 3/22/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 5621R TRRT 4/13 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 Photography business in said County and State under the name of Seeze The Moment at the following post office addresses: 4131 Old Gate Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Robert Roby, 815-608-0083 SIGNED: Robert Roby 3/9/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 5562R TRRT 3/30

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n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-14 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; Daniel McCoy; Jewell Chester; Roy Chester; Patsy Jones; Occupant; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF Jewell Chester and Roy Chester; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Eleven (11), Block Ten (10), Liberty Park Subdivision as recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois.

Property Index Number 0830-303-011 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201200441 5522R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-10 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; City of South Beloit; Occupant; Linda L. Gjerseth; Laurie Gjerseth-Redieske; American Family Insurance a/s/o Carmel A. Duffy; Andrew Marquis; Amy Gjerseth; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Nine (9) as designated upon the Plat of Dearborn Heights, being part of the West Half (W 1/2) of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 4, T. 46 N., R. 2 E. of the 3rd P.M. City of South Beloit, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 32 of Plats on page 300 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 0404-354-003 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201200029 5518R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-11 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee to JPMorgan Bank NA, as Trustee for the Certificate Holders of CWABS Master Trust, Revolving Home

Equity Loan Asset Back Notes, Series 2004-B; David A. Summeril as Trustee of the Robert A. Summeril Family Trust No. 1997 dated 8/27/1997; David A. Summeril; Robert A. Summeril as Trustee of the Robert A. Summeril Family Trust No. 1997 dated 8/27/1997; Jodi K. Summeril; Robert A. Summeril; Occupant; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF Robert A. Summeril; UNKNOWN beneficiares of the Robert A. Summeril Family Trust No. 1997 dated 8/27/1997; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: The Southwesterly 150 feet in equal width of the Northeasterly 175 feet in equal width of Lot 4B of a Subdivision of the Gayton Farm lying Northwesterly of the Northwesterly line of Spencer Court, produced Southwesterly, according to the Recorded Plat of George J. Gayton’s Subdivision of parts of Lots 3 and 4B of a Subdivision of the Gayton Farm, being a part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 7, T. 46 N., R. 2 E. of the 3rd P.M., Rockton Township, Winnebago County, Illinois. Also a right of way for ingress and egress, 60 feet in equal width lying Southeasterly and adjacent to the above described tract of land, said 60 foot strip being the extension of Spencer Court, aforesaid.

Subject to a storm sewer easement as follows: The Southwesterly Thirty (30) feet of the Southwesterly One Hundred Fifty (150) feet of the Northeasterly One Hundred Seventy-Five (175) feet of Lot Four B (4B) as designated upon the Plat of Subdivision of the Gayton Farm, being a Subdivision of a Part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 7, Township 46 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, which plat is recorded in Book 16 of Plats on Page 39 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, lying Northwesterly of the Northwesterly line of Spencer Court, produced Southwesterly, as said Court is designated on the Plat of George J. Gayton’s Subdivision of a part of Lots 3 and 4A of a Subdivision of the Gayton Farm, the plat of which George J. Gayton’s Subdivision is recorded in Book 14 of Plats on Page 237 in said Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois.

Property Index Number 0407-302-013 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201200134 5519R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-12 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WIN-

NEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; Jim Helsell; Jennifer Bowman; Occupant; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Sixteen (16) in Block Twenty-one (21) as designated upon the Plat of North Park Third Subdivision of part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 25, Township 45 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 22 of Plat Records, page 164 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 0725-479-016 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201200319 5520R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-13 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; Village of Machesney Park; Mary Joann Tillmon; Bank of America NA; Occupant; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Thirty-six (36) excepting therefrom the East 1 foot in width thereof as designated upon the Plat of Pine-Al Subdivision located in a part of the West Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 29, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 23 of Plats on Page 156 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 0829-403-025 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201200431 5521R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-15 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; Brian Mathias; Kaja Holdings LLC; Debbie Drummer; Kris

Ralston; Occupant; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Ten (10) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Hollywood Subdivision, being a Subdivision of Lots 43, 44 and 45, Rockford Suburban Farms Sub., the Plat of which first named subdivision is recorded in Book 20 of Plats on Page 50 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 0831-252-021 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201200484 5523R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-16 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; CHRISTINE STANLEY; NICOLE CARPENTER; ELLA PEARSON; OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF LOT NINETEEN (19) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTH TOWN HEIGHTS ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 IN PLATS ON PAGE 10 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS; ALSO, LOT TWENTY (20) AND THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF LOT TWENTY-ONE (21) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTH TOWN HEIGHTS ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 10 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE LINE DIVIDING SAID LOTS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF

ILLINOIS. Property Index Number 1102-481-004 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201200619 5524R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-17 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) NA; NANCY M. LYMAN; RICHARD L. LYMAN; OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Twenty-five (25) and the West Eleven (11) feet of Lot Twenty-four (24) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Rockton Avenue Second Addition, being a Subdivision in the North Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Addition is recorded in Book 3 of Plats on page 61 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, the East line of said premises being parallel with the line dividing said lots, AND Part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Eleven (11) in Township Forty-four (44) North, Range One (1) East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot Twenty-six (26) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Rockton Avenue Second Addition, being a Subdivision in the North Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 3 of Plats on page 61 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, thence Easterly 51 feet along the Southerly line of said Lot Twenty-six (26) to the Southeast corner of Lot Twenty-six (26); thence Northerly 100 feet along the Easterly line of said Lot Twenty-six (26) to a point; thence Southwesterly 112.25 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1111-104-006 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201200680 5525R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-18 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK;

ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, ASSIGNEE OF NICOR GAS COMPANY; DONALD G. RUSSELL II; AMCORE MORTGAGE INC.; BMO HARRIS BANK NA AS S/I/I TO AMCORE MORTGAGE INC.; PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION D/B/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES; SUSAN ANN RUSSELL; JENNA DONEHUE; OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: The Westerly Two Hundred Fifty (250) feet of Lot One Hundred Fourteen (114) as designated upon the Plat of Eastwood and Stokburger’s Second Subdivision of Loves Park, the Easterly line of said tract being parallel with the Westerly line of said Lot, situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1112-226-039 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201200733 5526R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-19 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC; ROBERT J. BRANDA; OCCUPANT; WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL ILLINOIS INC.; ASSOCIATED BANK NA; CITY OF ROCKFORD; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Part of Lot Two (2) in Block Twenty-six (26) as designated upon the Plat of Riverside Addition, City of Rockford, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the Southeasterly line of Camp Avenue, Fifty-one (51) feet Southwesterly from the point of intersection of the Southeasterly line of Camp Avenue and the Southwesterly line of Ellsworth Street; thence Southwesterly along said Southeasterly line of Camp Avenue, Forty-nine (49) feet to the Southwesterly line of said Lot Two (2); thence Southeasterly along said Southwesterly line of said Lot Two (2) Ninety-five (95) feet; thence Northeasterly on a line parallel with the Southeasterly line of Camp Avenue, Forty-nine (49) feet; thence Northwesterly on a line parallel with the Southwesterly line of Ellsworth Street, Ninety-five (95) feet to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1114-478-007 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.,

Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012.

The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201200873 5527R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-20 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; ANDRE WILLIAMS; FRANK WILLIAMS III; FRANK S. WILLIAMS JR.; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; ATTORNEY GENERAL OF ILLINOIS; ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE SPECIAL FINANCE UNIT LLC; ALYSIA WILLIAMS; JADEN WILLIAMS; ANGELA WILLIAMS; JASMINE WILLIAMS; MONTE CRANE; OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Eight (8) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of V.W. Renne’s Second Subdivision, being a Subdivision of a part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 15, Township 44 North Range 1 East of the 3rd P.M., the Plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 20 of Plats on page 15 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1115-277-004 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012.

The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201200917 5528R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-21 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; EBONY BROOKS; SPENSER TOLEFREE; TERESA FOREMAN; OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: LOT FORTY-ONE (41) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GARDEN ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 34 AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL

MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 22 OF PLATS ON PAGE 33 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Property Index Number 1134-106-004 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012.

The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201202183 5529R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-29 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; BRADLEY FANE; AARON BOOKER; OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 17 in Township 26 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth (4th) Principal Meridian bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 440 feet South of the Northeast corner thereof; thence West, parallel with the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 321.42 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 107.5 feet to a point; thence East parallel with the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section to the East line of said Quarter (1/4) Section; thence South along the East line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 107.5 feet to the place of beginning, situated in the Township of Winnebago, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1417-226-009 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012.

The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201202718 5537R TRRT 3/30

The Rock River Times | March 30-April 5, 2016 | n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARSHALL W. ANDERSON, Deceased CASE NO. 2015 P 80 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARSHALL W. ANDERSON, who died on September 9, 2014.

Christopher W. Anderson, 1219 Armstrong Avenue, Rockton, IL 61072, is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Robert C. Pottinger, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before September 30, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: March 9, 2016 /s/ Christopher W. Anderson, Executor ROBERT C. POTTINGER #6202815 BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive P.O. Box 17109 Rockford, IL 61110-7109 (815) 962-6611 rpottinger@bslbv.com 5543R TRRT 3/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.CINDY E. ALLEN, et al Defendant 15 CH 00863 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 5, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF LOT TWO IN BLOCK THIRTY-SIX AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HARLEM PARK SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TO A POINT FIFTY FEET EAST FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE

SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TO A POINT TEN FEET NORTH FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, FIFTY FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH A L O NG SA ID W EST LINE, TEN FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1738 DOUGLAS STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-13-157016 (193A621).

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where

The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-14705.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-14705 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00863 TJSC#: 36-884 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. I687724 P5569R TRRT 4/6 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-1 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.LEANDRO GARCIA, et al Defendant 15 CH 00355 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 3, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 5, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY-FOUR (24) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF DAHLSTROM SUBDIVISION A PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 20, T 44 N., R 2 E OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 36 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1015 MAYFAIR COURT, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-20104-033.

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 resi-

dential 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 14-13-27293.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-27293 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00355 TJSC#: 36-1981 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. I687863 P5570R TRRT 4/6 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for MFRA Trust 2015-1 PLAINTIFF Vs. William J. Issel, Jr.; Susan Bowers; Karen McGuinn; Sharon Issel; Dolores M. Issel; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of William J. Issel, Sr.; Unknown Owners and

Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for William J. Issel, Sr. a/k/a William J. Issel (deceased) DEFENDANTS 15 CH 01038 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Susan Bowers Sharon Issel Unknown Heirs and Legatees of William J. Issel, Sr. Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7173 Wheatland Terrace Cherry Valley, IL 61016 and which said Mortgage was made by: William J. Issel, Sr. a/k/a William J. Issel executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit William J. Issel, Jr. the Mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0606165; 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 22, 2016, 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. 14-15-12767 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I688446 P5572R TRRT 4/6 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs.

DETRIA L. WYATT; VAL A. STOKES; HERMITAGE SUBDIVISION ASSOCIATION, INC.; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15CH 843 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 28, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT SEVENTEEN (17) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ROSENQUIST & SCHABACKER’S

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HERMITAGE I BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 PAGE 24A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5231 Pepper Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61114.

P.I.N. 12-04-382-003.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 4536960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15090001 I688577 P5586R TRRT 4/6 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MATTHEW S. KEENE, et al Defendant 15 CH 00314 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 22, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FOURTEEN (14) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF LETTS AND BENNETTS HIGHLAND PARK SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) AND OF A PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST 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 15 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2011 HARVARD AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 11-24255-013.

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

will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-02302.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-02302 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00314 TJSC#: 36-3577 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. I688604 P5587R TRRT 4/6 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

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17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: LOREN H. FEIERDAY, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2015 P 28 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Loren H. Feierday. Letters of Office were issued on January 30, 2015 to Debbie Campa who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Nicholas O. Meyer, 3400 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 16, 2016 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later.

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

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

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

Dated: March 15, 2016 5547R TRRT 3/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of Dorothy Ann Dainty, Deceased No. 2016 P 0131 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of DOROTHY ANN DAINTY, who died on August 10, 2015. Cecilia A. Miles, 9152 River View Trail, Roscoe, IL 61073, is the Executor of the estate and Letters of Office were issued to her on March 16, 2016. The attorney for the estate is Steven A. Wade, Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd., 161 North Clark Street – 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, 312-372-3822.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before September 30, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: March 29, 2016 Steven A. Wade Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd. 161 North Clark Street – 21st Floor Chicago, IL 60601 312-372-3822 #492 5632R TRRT 4/13

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n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: MARIAN H. SCHAEFER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2016 P 118 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Marian H. Schaefer of Rockford, Illinois, Letters of Office were issued on March 14, 2016, to Dawn L. Russell, as Independent Executor, 3523 Fleetwood Drive, Rockford, IL 61101, whose attorney is Theodore Liebovich, 415 South Mulford Road, P.O. Box 6066, Rockford, IL 61125-1066.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 16, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, as amended whichever date is later.

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

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

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

DAWN L. RUSSELL, Independent Executor 5566R TRRT 3/30 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 Tase Trucking at the following post office addresses: 1920 Ashland Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kevin D. Hinkle SIGNED: Kevin D. Hinkle 3/10/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 5564R TRRT 3/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PLAINTIFF VS ARTHUR MACK A/K/A L. ARTHUR MACK A/K/A ART MACK A/K/A ARTHUR L. MACK A/K/A LAWRENCE MACK; HELENE J. MACK A/K/A HELENE MACK A/K/A HELENE GROH; KENT GROH A/K/A KENT M. GROH A/K/A KENT MICHAEL GROH; KEVIN GROH A/K/A KEVIN R. GROH A/K/A KEVIN ROBERT GROH; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT GROH A/K/A ROBERT M. GROH A/K/A ROBERT MICHAEL GROH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; SHERRY ZACK, SPECIAL

REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, ROBERT GROH A/K/AROBERT M. GROH A/K/A ROBERT MICHAEL GROH; DEFENDANTS 16 CH 10 4310 SUNBURY DRIVE ROCKFORD, IL 61109 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, ARTHUR MACK A/K/A L. ARTHUR MACK A/K/A ART MACK A/K/A ARTHUR L. MACK A/K/A LAWRENCE MACK; HELENE J. MACK A/K/A HELENE MACK A/K/A HELENE GROH; KEVIN GROH A/K/A KEVIN R. GROH A/K/A KEVIN ROBERT GROH; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT GROH A/K/A ROBERT M. GROH A/K/A ROBERT MICHAEL GROH, IF ANY; 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 230 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: 4310 SUNBURY DRIVE ROCKFORD, IL 61109 and which said Mortgage was made by, ROBERT GROH A/K/A ROBERT MICHAEL GROH A/K/A ROBERT M. GROH (DECEASED); ARTHUR MACK A/K/A L. ARTHUR MACK A/K/A ART MACK A/K/A ARTHUR L. MACK A/K/A LAWRENCE MACK; HELENE J. MACK A/K/A HELENE MACK A/K/A HELENE GROH; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR 1ST ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE, L.L.C. DBA MORTGAGE SERVICES ILLINOIS LLC Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of WINNEBAGO County, Illinois, as Document No. 0480747; 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 April 29, 2016, 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 pleadings@pierceservices.com PA 1410901 I688865 P5606R TRRT 4/13 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ALPINE BANK & TRUST

COMPANY, PLAINTIFF vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF HUGO L. MORALES; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; SHERRY K. ZACK, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF HUGO L. MORALES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 15 CH 210 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF HUGO L. MORALES; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT 14 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF COLLEGE HILLS, A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 02, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS, PAGE 248 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS:907 Kenmore Road, Rockford, Illinois 61108 P.I.N.: 12-29-329-012 and which said mortgage was signed by HUGO L. MORALES, mortgagor, to Alpine Bank and Trust Company, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County as Document No. 20121029030; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Winnebago County in Room 103 at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101 on or before the April 29, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 15 1571 I688875 P5607R TRRT 4/13 n n n 15-026664 NOS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID KNAUER; MEDALLION BANK; CAREY WOLD, AKA CAREY KNAUER WOLD Defendants, 15 CH 850 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, May 5, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 306, as designated upon the Final Plat No. Nine of Chicory Ridge Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the North half of the Southeast quarter and part of the South half of the Northeast quarter of Section 31, Township 46 North, Range 2, East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 43 of plats on page 152 as Document No. 0171981, in the Recorder’s Office in Winnebago County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 671 Purple Sage Drive, Roscoe, IL 61073.

P.I.N. 04-31-251-005.

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

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

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

15-026664 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I689008 P5608R TRRT 4/13 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ESTEBAN AVITIA, et al Defendant 10 CH 01901 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 18, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 28, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 9 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT ONE OF DIXON’S AND NIEMAN’S WESTVALE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 OF PLATS ON PAGE 188B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1705 S. TRAINER ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-34-253024 (178A209).

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

at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-10-13953. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-10-13953 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 10 CH 01901 TJSC#: 36-3897 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. I689195 P5609R TRRT 4/13 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., formerly known as Harris N.A., as assignee of the Federal

Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver for Amcore Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, v.

JANIE M. KOHLER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 16 CH 246 Property Address: 1919 Sauber, Rockford, Illinois 61103 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit(s) having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO DEFENDANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, in the above entitled action that said action has been commenced in said Court by the plaintiff(s), naming you as defendant(s) therein and praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Thirty-Three (33) and the East One (1) foot in width of Lot Thirty-Four (34) in Block Fourteen (14) as designated upon the plat of Driving Park Subdivision, part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 19 of Plats on Page 120 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; the West line of said premises being parallel with the line dividing said lots; situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois.

Property Index Number: 11-11326-028-0000 Commonly known as: 1919 Sauber, Rockford, Illinois 61103; Nature of Instrument: Mortgage Date of Mortgage: September 22, 1994 Name of mortgagor: Janie M. Kohler Original Mortgagee: Amcore Bank, N.A. Current Mortgagee: BMO Harris Bank, N.A., f/k/a Harris, N.A. Current Loan Servicer: Bayview Loan Servicing Date and plate of recording: September 30, 1994, Winnebago County Identification of mortgage: 9450519 and for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in this Court, by filing the same in the office of the Clerk of this Court at the Courthouse in Rockford, Illinois, AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. Plaintiff’s Name: BMO Harris Bank, N.A. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Angela C. Wikgren (#6300372) Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa Address: 330 N. Wabash, Suite 1700 City & State Zip: Chicago, IL 60611 Telephone: (312) 828-9600 5610R TRRT 4/13 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF: JOHANNA MARIE KENT, Deceased.

Case No.: 2016 P 125 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JOHANNA MARIE KENT. Letters of Office were issued on March 22, 2016 to VICTORIA MAE PUTNAM, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The Attorney for the Estate is Attorney William J. Howard,

Howard & Hardyman, LLP, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 30, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: March 22, 2016 /s/ William J. Howard William J. Howard, Attorney for Victoria Mae Putnam, Executor of the Estate of Johanna Marie Kent Name: Attorney William J. Howard (#1271288) Attorney for the Estate of Johanna Marie Kent Address: 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 City: Rockford, IL 61107 Telephone: (815) 964-8888 5611R TRRT 4/13 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF Patricia G. Lusty Current Name Case No. 16 MR 255 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on May 18, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 426, Patricia Genene Lusty, will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Patricia Gene Lusty to the name of Patricia Genene Rodden. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. /s/ Patricia G. Lusty Date: 3/22/16 5612R TRRT 4/13 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Nawal Abu El Enain Minor’s Current Name Manar M. Kandil Name of Parent/Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor Case No. 16 MR 254 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on April 27, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Nawal Abu El Enain, a minor, to the name of Nawal Ahmed Salah Kandil. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford, Illinois.

Nawal Abu El Enain, a minor, by, /s/ Manar M. Kandil Date: 3/22/2016 5613R TRRT 4/13 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH M. KINCAID, Deceased No. 16 P 135

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF PROBATE OF WILL NOTICE is given that on the 18th day of March, 2016, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of RUTH M. KINCAID, Deceased, was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois; and that a Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary was filed on the 18th day of March, 2016, asking that said instrument in writing be admitted to probate as and for the Last Will and Testament of RUTH M. KINCAID, deceased, and asking that MARK S. RICHARDSON be appointed Executor of the said Estate. Said Petition recites that the said decedent left surviving her as her only heirs-at-law, RONALD McMASTER, GARY McMASTER, RICK BENJAMIN, LINDA BENJAMIN, TERRY GATES, JAMES GATES, KENNY GATES, FARREL GATES, DAVID GATES, BRIAN GATES, KIM GATES KAHN, KEVIN RICHARDSON, CAROL AUSTIN, DEBBIE ROMERO, RICHARD FAIRCHILD, MARK RICHARDSON, LARRY MCMASTER, TIM MCMASTER AND SCOTT RICHARDSON and stating that the post-office addresses of RONALD McMASTER, GARY McMASTER, RICK BENJAMIN and LINDA BENJAMIN are unknown to the Petitioner and cannot be ascertained so that process cannot be served upon them.

NOTICE is further given that a hearing on said Petition has been set by said Court for the 16th day of May, 2016, at the hour of 9:30 o’clock A.M. in Room #217, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, when and where you may appear if you so desire.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois, this 18th day of March, 2016.

Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG Attorney Number #6206776 Attorney for Petitioner 5130 N. Second Street Loves Park, IL 61111 5614R TRRT 4/13 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a General Contracting Construction business in said County and State under the name of Anytime Restoration at the following post office addresses: 6067 Lockwood Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joseph Austin SIGNED: Joseph Austin 3/29/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 5631R TRRT 4/13 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 Salon business in said County and State under the name of LC Hair Studio at the following post office addresses: 2696 McFarland Rd., Studio 3, Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Angela Parker SIGNED: Angela Parker 3/14/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 5559R TRRT 3/30

The Rock River Times | March 30-April 5, 2016 | n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JEANNE M. WADSWORTH, et al Defendant 15 CH 00316 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 26, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 19, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FIFTY-SEVEN (57) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF EASTMORELAND, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 12 OF PLATS ON PAGE 33 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1808 EASTMORELAND AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-32-152001 (176B136).

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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all

information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-04494. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-04494 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00316 TJSC#: 36-3347 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. I688156 P5571R TRRT 4/6 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6153, 4548 American Rd., Rockford IL 61109 to satisfy a lien on April 12, 2016 at approx. 11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #S159, Ramone C. Huggard; Cube #S5, Lonnie Baker.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6150, 4548 American Rd., Rockford IL 61109 to satisfy a lien on April 12, 2016 at approx. 11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #5506, Scott James; Cube #4101, Catherine C. Congleton; Cube #1106, Catherine C. Congleton; Cube #1519, Jennifer Charles; Cube #3411, Tiffany L. Gerde; Cube #801, Brad Love.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6152, 3015 N. Main St.,Rockford IL 61103 to satisfy a lien on April 12, 2016 at approx. 11:30 AM at www. storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #A16, Yvette Jones; Cube #A85, Givonna Racker; Cube #A113, Yvette Jones;

Cube #B311, Elizabeth M. Glenn; Cube #A27, Yvette Cecil Jones; Cube #B220. Tasha D. Woods.

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

Cube #47, Megan Green; Cube #604, Shawne L. Washington; Cube #404E, Walter S. Ephraim; Cube #417, Nick Scott Allen, a.k.a. Nicholas Scott Allen.

5573R TRRT 3/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. JAMES R. SAUDARGAS AND SHIRLEY A. SAUDARGAS AS SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEES OF THE ALICE SAUDARGAS LIVING TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2006, ALICE C. MASON, ALEXANDER E. SAUDARGAS, RICHARD A. SAUDARGAS, SHIRLEY A. SAUDARGAS, MAXINE M. NUCCIO, JAMES R. SAUDARGAS, DAVID JOHN SAUDARGAS, THOMAS A. SAUDARGAS, PATRICIA V. ADAMS, ELIZABETH A. DWYER, SUSAN C. DWYER, THOMAS A. DWYER, ALL BENEFICIARIES OF THE ALICE SAUDARGAS LIVING TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2006, ANY UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE ALICE SAUDARGAS LIVING TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2006, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2015 CH 1134 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Alexander E. Saudargas, Patricia V. Adams, Elizabeth A. Dwyer, Thomas A. Dwyer all beneficiaries of the Alice Saudargas Living Trust dated September 26, 2006 and any Unknown Beneficiaries of the Alice Saudargas Living Trust dated September 26, 2006, the Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: The Westerly Eight (8) feet in width of Lot Two (2) and all of Lot Three (3) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Halsted Park Second Subdivision being a Subdivision of a part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Eleven in Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 14 of Plats, page 179 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 1412 Halsted Road Rockford, Illinois 61103.

P.I.N Number: 11-11-203-002 Property Code: 191A 121 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about December 30, 2015.

That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is Alice Saudargas as Trustee under the Alice Saudargas Living Trust dated September 26, 2006. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor –Alice Saudargas as Trustee under the Alice Saudargas Living Trust dated September 26, 2006.

Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford.

Date of Mortgage – October 27, 2010.

Date of Recording – November 2, 2010 County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document –20101042032 NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown Others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Alexander E. Saudargas, Patricia V. Adams, Elizabeth A. Dwyer, Thomas A. Dwyer all beneficiaries of the Alice Saudargas Living Trust dated September 26, 2006 and any Unknown Beneficiaries of the Alice Saudargas Living Trust dated September 26, 2006, 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, 400 W. State Street in the City of Rockford, State of Illinois on or before May 2, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the 17th day of March, 2016.

Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Attorney Timothy F. Horning #973 MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 5575R TRRT 4/6 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC2 ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.GARY J. SALADINO, et al Defendant 15 CH 205 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 26, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Part of Lot Seven (7) as designated upon the County Clerk’s Plat of Section 24, T. 43N., R 1 E. of the 3rd P.M., the Plat of which is recorded in Book 18 of Plats on page 17 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point 232.5 due North of the South line of said Lot and 70 feet West of the East line of said Lot; thence West parallel with the South line of said Lot, 60 feet; thence North, parallel with the East line of said Lot; to the South bank of the Kishwaukee River; thence Easterly along the South bank of said River to a point due North of the

place of beginning; thence South, parallel with the East line of said Lot to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago, State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 6772 RYDBERG CT., Rockford, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-24376-010.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $123,378.40.

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

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 14IL00507-1.

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.

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 14IL00507-1 Case Number: 15 CH 205 TJSC#: 36-3438 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.

S5578R TRRT 4/6 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 Making/Retail business in said County and State under the name of Witches in Stitches at the following post office addresses: 1018 Starview Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Richard Adams SIGNED: Richard Adams 3/18/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 5579R TRRT 4/6 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 Massage Therapy business in said County and State under the name of TMR Massage Therapy at the following post office addresses: 5906 Elaine Dr., Suite A, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rachael Rife SIGNED: Rachael Rife 3/17/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 5580R TRRT 4/6 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 Urimac Transport at the following post office addresses: 7572 N. Cherryvale Blvd., Apt. 205, Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jazhiel I. Maciel Ramos, 779-206-5928 SIGNED: Jazhiel I. Maciel Ramos 3/17/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Ava Turner, DEPUTY 5581R TRRT 4/6 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 Company business in said County and State under the name of J&J Barragan Construction at the following post office addresses: 342 Bremer St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting

such business are as follows: Jacinto Barragan, 815-218-4653 SIGNED: Jacinto Barragan 3/16/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 5582R TRRT 4/6 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 catering/mobile restaurant business in said County and State under the name of Simply Delish Catering at the following post office addresses: 8450 Woodcreek Ave., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Janese Reyes, Anthony Reyes SIGNED: Janese Reyes 3/16/16 SIGNED: Anthony Reyes 3/16/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 5605R TRRT 4/6 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA Plaintiff, vs.

ROGER SCHOONOVER, GLORIA JACOBS, VICKI SCHOONOVER, LISA ROSENOW, FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, GENERAL FINANCE LOAN CORPORATION OF WISCONSIN, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHIRLEY A. SCHOONOVER AKA SHIRLEY ANN SCHOONOVER, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 13 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 28, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT TWELVE (12) IN BLOCK EIGHT (8) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF FISHER, MILLS AND GOODHUE’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF BELOIT, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 40 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 7 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 127 S. Adams Street, South Beloit, IL 61080.

P.I.N. 04-06-252-009.

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 Mr. Frederic Deraiche at Plaintiff’s Attorney,

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Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. For Bidding instructions visit www. fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. SPSF.1731 I688573 P5585R TRRT 4/6 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: MATTHEW L. MARVIN, Deceased.

No. 15 P 667 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MATTHEW L. MARVIN. Letters of Office were issued to Debora R. Marvin, 2038 Genevieve Court, Beloit, WI 53511, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Jeffrey E. Livingston, Bolgrien, Koepke, Kimes & Livingston, LLC, 542 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, WI 53511.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 16th day of September, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: March 15, 2016 Debora R. Marvin, Independent Administrator of the Estate of MATTHEW L. MARVIN Jeffrey E. Livingston, # 6203133 BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE, KIMES & LIVINGSTON, LLC 542 East Grand Avenue Beloit, WI 53511 608-365-7702 5556R TRRT 3/30 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 Catering Service business in said County and State under the name of Hadley Happenings at the following post office addresses: 7135 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Natalie Hadley SIGNED: Natalie Hadley 2/22/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of February, A.D. 2016.

Melinda S. Near, Notary Public My Commission Expires May 28, 2018 5558R TRRT 3/30 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 and tree service business in said County and State under the name of ALB Landscaping and Tree Service at the following post office addresses: 1328 Ashland Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Adriana Macareno Canongo SIGNED: Adriana Macareno Canongo 3/8/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of March, A.D. 2016.

Matthew Noakes, Notary Public My Commission Expires March 6, 2018 5567R TRRT 3/30

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| The Rock River Times | March 30-April 5, 2016

n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-22 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; LOUNG T. PHAN; LINDA K. LOV; WORTHINGTON REALTY CONSULTING LLC; NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD; COLFIN BULLS FUNDING A LLC; COLFIN BULLS FUNDING B LLC; OCCUPANT; LINDA DONOVAN; JACOB BECK; DAVID BLACKWELL-IQUBEL; ROBERT MONSON; THOMAS MONSON; CYNTHIA TOWNSEL; KEITH WILKINSON; BRITTANY FORTHENBERRY; LYNNETTE BENDER; SHAUNTESIA SIMMONS; CHRISTOPHER TORRES; RENNEA KIRBY; CHARMAINE ADAMS; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Part of Lots Thirty-two (32), Thirty-three (33) and Thirty-four (34) as designated upon the Plat of Budlong’s Subdivision of Block 22, Budlong’s Subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 36, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Budlong’s Subdivision of Block 22 is recorded in Book 86 of Deeds on page 341 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot Thirty-four (34); thence East, along the South line of said Lot Thirty-four (34), Fifty (50) feet; thence North, parallel with the West lines of Lots Thirty-four (34), Thirty-three (33) and Thirty-two (32) to the North line of said Lot Thirty-two (32); thence West along the North line of said Lot Thirty-two (32) Fifty (5) feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot Thirty-two (32), thence South, along the West lines of said Lots Thirty-two (32), Thirty-three (33) and Thirty-four (34) to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1136-104-010 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201202282 5530R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-23 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; AMBER LUDINGTON; LINDA G. FOUNTAIN A/K/A LINDA STEPP; CITY OF ROCKFORD; CLYDE F. FOUNTAIN; JOSHUA CAMPBELL; OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CLYDE F. FOUNTAIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD

CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Ten (10) in Block Twenty-eight (28) of Budlong’s Subdivision of a part of the Northwest Quarter of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Forty-four (44) North, Range One (1) East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Book 4 of Plats, page 2 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago, in the State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1136-110-012 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201202287 5531R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-24 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; WELLS FARGO BANK NA; BILLY JOE EDDINGTON; JOANN EDDINGTON; BRENDA GIBBONS; OCCUPANT; BMO HARRIS BANK NA S/I/I TO AMCORE BANK NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: LOT ELEVEN (11) IN BLOCK THIRTEEN (13) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SYNDICATE SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE N.E. QUARTER OF SECTION36, 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 15 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Property Index Number 1136-252-011 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2012 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201202305 5532R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-25 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; U.S. ATTORNEY - NORTHERN DISTRICT, WESTERN DIVISION;

JUVENTINA RODRIGUEZ; DAVIDIA LOVETT; U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL; U.S. ATTORNEY - NORTHERN DISTRICT, EASTERN DIVISION; OCCUPANT; DEMETRIUS THOMPSON; CYNTHIA WATT; LEAH SWANBORG; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: PART OF LOTS NINE (9) AND TEN (10) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF UNION PARK SUBDIVISION; BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS ON PAGE 14 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10), 134.8 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT TEN (10); THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINES OF SAID LOTS TEN (10) AND NINE (9), 100 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT NINE (9); THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT NINE (9); THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINES OF SAID LOTS NINE (9) AND TEN (10) TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT TEN (10); THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10) TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Property Index Number 1136-305-011 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201202316 5533R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-26 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; CHERYL A. DODGE; OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot One Hundred Seventy-six (176) as designated upon Plat No. 2 of Melwood Heights Subdivision, a part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 25, 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 104 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1225-379-003 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201202543 5534R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-27 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; PNC BANK NA; VONNA FARR A/K/A VONNA KUSICIEL; ANGELA SCHICK; OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Three (3) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Locust Hill Second Subdivision, being a Subdivision in the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 31, Township 44 North, Range 2 East, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 14 of Plats on page 184 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 1231-106-005 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201202603 5535R TRRT 3/30 n n n TAX DEED NO. 16-TX-28 FILED March 10, 2016 TAKE NOTICE TO: MARGIE M. MULLINS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY CLERK; OCCUPANT; JOSEPH N. CLARK; CITY OF ROCKFORD; WINNEBAGO COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT; ATTORNEY GENERAL OF ILLINOIS; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Five (5) in Block E as designated upon the Plat of Ardmore, being a Subdivision of part of the West Half (1/2) of the West Half (1/2) of Section 33 and a part of Section 32, in Township 44 North, Range 3 East of the Third Principal Meridian, which Plat is recorded in Book 19 of Plats on page 6 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Property Index Number 12-

33-307-005 On July 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Room 412 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 28, 2013 for general taxes of the year 2012. The period of redemption will expire July 15, 2016. /s/ G. Michael Scheurich G. Michael Scheurich, Attorney for Petitioner (815) 636-9600 Please mail bill to: SABRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 3074, Carbondale, IL 62902; Telephone (618) 457-4334 Cert. # 201202660 5536R TRRT 3/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LOLA LYNN WHITE, et al Defendant 14 CH 00265 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 13, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TEN (10) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF C. J. DAHLIN SUBDIVISION, PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 21 OF PLATS ON PAGE 237 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1224 30TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-30-458012 (174D484).

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 14-14-03908.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-03908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00265 TJSC#: 36-3214 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. I687653 P5514R TRRT 3/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. MARK A SWEENEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 16 CH 89 3431 JAMESTOWN DRIVE ROCKFORD, IL 61109 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, Mark A Sweeney 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 NINETEEN (19) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF JAMESTOWN EAST, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 12, IN TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE

84, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 3431 Jamestown Drive Rockford, IL 61109 and which said Mortgage was made by, Mark A Sweeney Mortgagor(s), to M.E.R.S., INC. as nominee for Vision Mortgage Group Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 200900948357; 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 400 W State Street Number 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before April 15, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Pierce & Associates, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 252735-17080 I687777 P5515R TRRT 3/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF, VS. SHERRY ZACK, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, PHYLLIS CUTLER A/K/A PHYLLIS L. CUTLER; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PHYLLIS CUTLER A/K/A PHYLLIS L. CUTLER, IF ANY; JERRY CUTLER; KEVIN CUTLER, DEFENDANTS. 15 CH 818 832 CLIFFORD AVENUE LOVES PARK, IL 61111 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PHYLLIS CUTLER A/K/A PHYLLIS L. CUTLER, IF ANY Kevin Cutler 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 TWELVE (12) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GIOLITTO SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 2, BEING A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 23 OF PLATS ON PAGE 154 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITU-

ATEDIN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 832 CLIFFORD AVENUE LOVES PARK, IL 61111 and which said Mortgage was made by, PHYLLIS CUTLER Mortgagor(s), to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0572572; 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 400 W State Street Number 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before April 15, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Pierce & Associates, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 201505404 I687780 P5516 TRRT 3/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Jacob Clarke Minor’s Current Name, By Erin Lindstrom Name of Parent/Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor Case No. 16 MR 144 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on April 14, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 412, I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Jacob Clarke, a minor, to the name of Jacob Scott Lindstrom. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford, Illinois.

Jacob Clarke, a minor, by, /s/ Erin Lindstrom Date: 2/22/16 5557R TRRT 3/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN CHANCERY In re the Marriage of Veronica Avila, Petitioner, vs.

Javier Avila, Respondent.

Case No. 16 D 17 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent Javier Avila that Petitioner Veronica Avila has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before April 15, 2016, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

Prepared by: Veronica Avila 800 Treatment Plant Rd., #13 Rochelle, IL 61068 815-508-9765 5553R TRRT 3/30

The Rock River Times | March 30-April 5, 2016 | n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF Derrick Terrell Neville Current Name Case No. 16 MR 220 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on May 12, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 426, Derrick Terrell Neville, will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Derrick Terrell Neville to the name of Salahadin Ali Muhammad. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. /s/ Salahadin Ali Muhamma Derrick Neville, Current Name Date: 3-10-16 5549R TRRT 3/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 Plaintiff, -v.CHRISTINE A. POHL, et al Defendant 15 CH 00297 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 14, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SLACK’S THIRD RE-PLAT OF PART OF BLOCKS 61 AND 76 AND VACATED GOODLING STREET, CANAL TRUSTEE’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WINNEBAGO, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 OF PLATS ON PAGE 87B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 409 MALLARD DRIVE, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088 Property Index No. 14-09380-005.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-19551.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-19551 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00297 TJSC#: 36-3252 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. I687804 P5517R TRRT 3/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

MARCELINA MACEDO; FERNANDO G. MASTACHE; CITY OF ROCKFORD; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 703 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 21, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois

61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: L O T F O R T Y- T W O (42) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 2 OF SCHAIDER’S COLONIAL CREST, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 325 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3309 New England Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61109.

P.I.N. 16-05-376-006; 1605-353-011.

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

No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15070007 I688010 P5538R TRRT 3/30 n n n 15-018923 NOS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-3 Plaintiff, vs.

MONICA WILLIAMS; CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants, 13 CH 1609 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 21, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT TWENTY-THREE (23) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF EMERSON’S ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS ON PAGE 50B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 4002 Mila Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101.

P.I.N. 11-17-455-004.

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

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

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

15-018923 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I688006 P5539R TRRT 3/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL P. RALLO, SR. a/k/a MICHAEL P. RALLO; CHARISSE KASMAN a/k/a CHARISSE KOSMAN f/k/a CHARISSE RALLO; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; CITY OF SOUTH BELOIT; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 15 CH 743 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-cause on October 16, 2015, an agent of the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office will at 11:00 a.m. on April 12, 2016, at the Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot Four (4) as designated upon the Plat of Lawn Subdivision, being a Subdivision of part of the North ½ of Section 7, T. 46 N., R. 2 E. of the 3rd P.M., the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 26 of Plats on page 78 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 1634-1636 Lawney Court, South Beloit, Illinois 61080 Permanent Index Numbers: PIN: 04-07-251-006 The property is residential real estate.

The judgment amount was $102,816.25 together with interest thereon at the statutory rate plus additional costs, including publication costs, court costs, attorneys’ fees and expenses of sale.

Sale Terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any 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.

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.

Persons wishing information regarding the real estate may contact: Linda Lock First National Bank & Trust Company 345 East Grand Avenue Beloit, WI 53511 Ph. 608-363-8129 Dated this 8th day of March, 2016.

RENO & ZAHM LLP By: /s/ Michael G. Schultz Michael G. Schultz, Attorney for First National Bank & Trust Company, Plaintiff RENO & ZAHM LLP Jamie S. Cassel (#06200979) Michael G. Schultz (#06297569) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 jsc@renozahm.com mgs@renozahm.com 5544R TRRT 3/30 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: RONALD M. MOORE, Deceased.

Case No. 2016 P 64 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RONALD M. MOORE. Letters of Office were issued on February 12, 2016, to Geneva E. Anderson of 5029 Woodlake Drive, Loves Park, IL 61111, 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 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) 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 16, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to any known creditor required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 as amended (755 ILCS 5/18-3), 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: March 9, 2016 Geneva E. Anderson, Executor Robert E. Canfield, (3122943) 1111 South Alpine Road Suite 704 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 968-7200 5545R TRRT 3/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF GERMAINE T. O’CONNOR 16 P 61 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of GERMAINE T. O’CONNOR.

Letters of Office were issued on February 19, 2016 to CHARLENE TOWNSEND and RONALD TOWNSEND, 222 Bunn Drive, Rockton, Illinois 61072, who is the legal Co-Executrix and Co-Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JACK R. COOK, JR. 113 West Main Street, Rockton, IL 61072. Date of death was November 20, 2014.

Notice is given to unknown heirs and legatees whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition that an order was entered by the court on February 19, 2016 appointing said Co-Executrix and Co-Executor.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 16, 2016 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not field 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 representative, or both.

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

DATED: March 4, 2016 //s// CHARLENE TOWNSEND, Co-Executrix 5546R TRRT 3/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE ADOPTION OF: CHRISTINA M. RALSTON and DANIEL J. RALSTON, Petitioners, v.

CONNER JAMES WILLE, a minor, and LENN G. WILLE, Respondent.

CASE NO. 2016 AD 24 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION TO: GLENN WILLE: TAKE NOTICE that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child known as CONNER JAMES WILLE. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, file your Answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herein, in said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 400 West State Street, in the City of Rockford, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, on or before April 28, 2016, 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, this 16th day of March, 2016.

Thomas A. Klein Winnebago County Circuit Clerk PREPARED BY: Susan M. Dillon #6289369 BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Il 61108 815-962-6611 sdillon@bslbv.com 5548R TRRT 3/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY In re the Marriage of EVELYN F. WELLINGTON, Plaintiff, And ALAN R. WELLINGTON, Defendant.

Case No. 15 D 967

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Defendant ALAN R. WELLINGTON that Plaintiff EVELYN F. WELLINGTON has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above captioned cause of action.

You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before April 15, 2016, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition.

Evelyn F. Wellington 310 7th St., #303 Rockford, IL 61104 5552R TRRT 3/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO THE ESTATE OF: PHYLLIS ANN OLIVERI, Deceased.

CASE NO.: 2016-P-30 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Phyllis Ann Oliveri. Letters of Office were issued on February 22, 2016 to Attorney Sharon Rudy, of 405 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Sharon R. Rudy, 405 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 21, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

A copy of any claim filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the legal representative and the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: 3/11/16 /s/ Sharon R. Rudy Administrator with Will Annexed Attorney Sharon R. Rudy, P.C., #6183356 405 W. State Street Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 962-1910 sharon.rudy@sharonrudylaw.com 5550R TRRT 3/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NOTICE OF ADOPTION BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE ADOPTION OF: MINWOO KIM n/k/a EMMANUEL TAOYAN PAK, A male child, and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN ADOPTION NO: 16 AD 25 TO: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Rockford, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named MINWOO KIM n/k/a EMMANUEL TAOYAN PAK; NOW THEREFORE unless you, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your answer to the Petition in said suit, or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Room 103 in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 18th day of April, 2016, a default may be entered against you at any time following that day,

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and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated: March 14, 2016, Rockford, Illinois.

THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court BRIAN K. LARKIN #357 One Court Place - Suite 301 Rockford, IL 61101 815/964-4601 Attorney for Petitioners 5551R TRRT 3/30 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: MYRON IRVIN CRIST, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2015 P 530 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MYRON IRVIN CRIST. Letters of Office of Administrator to Collect issued on February 24, 2016 to J. LAIRD LAMBERT, ESQ., 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 September 16, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, 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: 3/16/2016 J. Laird Lambert, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE PREPARED BY: J. LAIRD LAMBERT ATTORNEY AT LAW 2425 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61108 815/316-2167 5555R TRRT 3/30 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: CANDICE NICOLE UTLEY, Petitioner.

Case No. 2016 MR 230 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on May 5, 2016, at 10 a.m., in Room 412, Candice Nicole Utley, will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Candice Nicole Utley to the name of Candice Nicole McClure. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. /s/ Candice N. Utley Dated: 2-16-2016 PREPARED BY: DAVID A. CAULK Attorney for Petitioner 1111 South Alpine Rd., Ste. 704 Rockford, IL 61108 815/968-7200 5554R TRRT 3/30

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- MATTHEW S. KEENE, et al Defendant 15 CH 00314 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 22, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2011 HARVARD AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 11-24255-013. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-02302. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-02302 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00314 TJSC#: 36-3577 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. I688604 P5587R TRRT 4/6 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- LOLA LYNN WHITE, et al Defendant 14 CH 00265 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 13, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1224 30TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 1230-458-012 (174D484). 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 14-14-03908. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-03908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00265 TJSC#: 36-3214 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. I687653 P5514R TRRT 3/30 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- HEATHER FARRAR, et al Defendant 15 CH 00892 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 21, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1806 16TH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-36-131-005 (216B077). The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-14655. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-14655 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00892 TJSC#: 36-3572 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. I688615 P5588R TRRT 4/6 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- ESTEBAN AVITIA, et al Defendant 10 CH 01901 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 18, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 28, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1705 S. TRAINER ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-34-253-024 (178A209).

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

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-10-13953. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-10-13953 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 10 CH 01901 TJSC#: 36-3897 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. I689195 P5609R TRRT 4/13 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC2 ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.- GARY J. SALADINO, et al Defendant 15 CH 205 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 26, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6772 RYDBERG CT., Rockford, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-24-376-010.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $123,378.40.

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

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 14IL00507-1.

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.

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 14IL00507-1 Case Number: 15 CH 205 TJSC#: 36-3438 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.

S5578R TRRT 4/6 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- JOHN W. JAVUREK, et al Defendant 15 CH 00862 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 21, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2517 E. STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-30-102-004 (174B287). The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-15276. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-15276 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00862 TJSC#: 36-3553 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. I688613 P5589R TRRT 4/6

The Rock River Times | March 30-April 5, 2016 | n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 Plaintiff, -v.- CHRISTINE A. POHL, et al Defendant 15 CH 00297 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 14, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 409 MALLARD DRIVE, WINNEBAGO, IL 61088 Property Index No. 14-09-380-005.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-19551. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-19551 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00297 TJSC#: 36-3252 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. I687804 P5517R TRRT 3/30 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.- CINDY E. ALLEN, et al Defendant 15 CH 00863 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 5, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following

described real estate: Commonly known as 1738 DOUGLAS STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-13-157-016 (193A621).

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-14705. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-14705 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00863 TJSC#: 36-884 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. I687724 P5569R TRRT 4/6 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 NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-1 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.- LEANDRO GARCIA, et al Defendant 15 CH 00355 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 3, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on May 5, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1015 MAYFAIR COURT, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 12-20-104-033.

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 14-13-27293. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-27293 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00355 TJSC#: 36-1981 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. I687863 P5570R TRRT 4/6 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- JEANNE M. WADSWORTH, et al Defendant 15 CH 00316 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 26, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 19, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1808 EASTMORELAND AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-32-152-001 (176B136). 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States,

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the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-04494. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-04494 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00316 TJSC#: 36-3347 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. I688156 P5571R TRRT 4/6 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE 15-018923 NOS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-3 Plaintiff, vs. MONICA WILLIAMS; CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants, 13 CH 1609 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 21, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 4002 Mila Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101.

P.I.N. 11-17-455-004.

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

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

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

(614) 220-5611. 15-018923 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I688006 P5539R TRRT 3/30

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| The Rock River Times | March 30-April 5, 2016

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL P. RALLO, SR. a/k/a MICHAEL P. RALLO; CHARISSE KASMAN a/k/a CHARISSE KOSMAN f/k/a CHARISSE RALLO; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; CITY OF SOUTH BELOIT; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 15 CH 743 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-cause on October 16, 2015, an agent of the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office will at 11:00 a.m. on April 12, 2016, at the Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as: 1634-1636 Lawney Court, South Beloit, Illinois 61080 Permanent Index Numbers: PIN: 04-07-251-006 The property is residential real estate.

The judgment amount was $102,816.25 together with interest thereon at the statutory rate plus additional costs, including publication costs, court costs, attorneys’ fees and expenses of sale.

Sale Terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any 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.

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.

Persons wishing information regarding the real estate may contact: Linda Lock First National Bank & Trust Company 345 East Grand Avenue Beloit, WI 53511 Ph. 608-363-8129 Dated this 8th day of March, 2016.

RENO & ZAHM LLP By: /s/ Michael G. Schultz Michael G. Schultz, Attorney for First National Bank & Trust Company, Plaintiff RENO & ZAHM LLP Jamie S. Cassel (#06200979) Michael G. Schultz (#06297569) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 jsc@renozahm.com mgs@renozahm.com 5544R TRRT 3/30 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA Plaintiff, vs. ROGER SCHOONOVER, GLORIA JACOBS, VICKI SCHOONOVER, LISA ROSENOW, FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, GENERAL FINANCE LOAN CORPORATION OF WISCONSIN, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHIRLEY A. SCHOONOVER AKA SHIRLEY ANN SCHOONOVER, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 13 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 28, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 127 S. Adams Street, South Beloit, IL 61080.

P.I.N. 04-06-252-009.

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 Mr. Frederic Deraiche at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. SPSF.1731 I688573 P5585R TRRT 4/6 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. DETRIA L. WYATT; VAL A. STOKES; HERMITAGE SUBDIVISION ASSOCIATION, INC.; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15CH 843 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 28, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 5231 Pepper Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61114.

P.I.N. 12-04-382-003.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15090001 I688577 P5586R TRRT 4/6 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. MARCELINA MACEDO; FERNANDO G. MASTACHE; CITY OF ROCKFORD; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 703 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 21, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 3309 New England Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61109.

P.I.N. 16-05-376-006; 16-05-353-011.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15070007 I688010 P5538R TRRT 3/30 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE 15-026664 NOS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. DAVID KNAUER; MEDALLION BANK; CAREY WOLD, AKA CAREY KNAUER WOLD Defendants, 15 CH 850 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, May 5, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 671 Purple Sage Drive, Roscoe, IL 61073.

P.I.N. 04-31-251-005.

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

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

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

(614) 220-5611. 15-026664 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I689008 P5608R TRRT 4/13 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP; Plaintiff, vs.

KEITH E. FRANTZ; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KEITH E. FRANTZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 2072 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 28, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1623 Crosby Street, Rockford, IL 61107.

P.I.N. 11-24-379-008.

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 sales department 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. W10-3860 I688566 P5584R TRRT 4/6

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Voices from the Grave

The tragic death of Josie Dunn

By Kathi Kresol Contributor

When a woman’s body was found floating face down in the Rock River on July 6, 1925, the police realized they faced many challenges. There was no identification on the body and there were no witnesses to what might have happened to the young woman. Her long dark skirt was badly torn and when they turned her over to remove her from the water, they noticed that her mouth and nose were filled with mud from the bottom of the river.

The body was collected by Coroner Fred Olson’s assistants and taken to be prepared for the inquest.

The body had been spotted floating about 30 feet from the west bank of the river. It was almost directly in front of the Rockford County Club and close to the skating rink of the Harlem Amusement Park.

As Coroner Fred Olson started his examination of the woman’s body, he found a purse with a rosary and a Catholic Prayer book. Several Catholic priests were brought in to see if they could identify the body. Two priestsfromSt.Peter’sChurch,FathersF.F.Connorand M. J. Hoare were shocked to realize they recognized the unfortunate woman.

The dead woman was Mrs. Josephine Dunn and even though she was no longer an active member of

Local History

Rockford’s founding years

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very-other week, The Rock River Times will bring you a glimpse back into the earliest days of Rockford, from its founding in 1834 to the Civil War. Taken from a series of advertisements from the old Rockford National Bank, these short tales and original illustrations paint the narrative of Germanicus Kent and the people who followed in laying the foundations of our city.

“The basis for all of these advertisement are authentic historical facts, gleaned from long careful study and research of Government, State, and local records,” says the introduction to this collection of artifcats.

“The illustrations by the author are in a major share of instances pen drawings from old print; if no pictures were available they have been created from data supplied by research.”

“These ads have been read and used by colleges, universities and schools–all to Rockford’s good.”

If you’re a local historian and would like to add to any part of the story, feel free to email us your insights and input: contact@ rockrivertimes.com.

We kick off the story of Rockford with Kent and his travelling companion Thatcher Blake coming upon the present day location of the city along the banks of the Rock River.

theirparish,theywerewellacquaintedwithherfamily.

While Coroner Olson was busy trying to identify the woman, other authorities were combing the river banks for clues. They discovered a picnic basket, a young boy’s cap, two stockings, a pair of shoes and a handwritten note.

“In the dark blue waters you will find me,” the note stated. It was signed Josephine. The authorities took the note to Coroner Olson along with the other items found on the bank.

By this time, phone calls had been made, one to Josephine’s husband, James Dunn. James was still at work when he received the news that his wife of two years was dead. The next call was made to Josephine’s parents,Mr.andMrs.JohnCarroll.Josephine’smother became hysterical when she received the news.

Mrs. Carroll would later give a statement to the police. Though her grief and her thick Irish accent made it difficult to understand her at times, the police were certain that Josephine’s mother had no idea what had taken place that day. Mrs. Carroll also claimed that she had a premonition that something terrible had happened to her daughter. She told the police of the nightmare she had during the night. Mrs. Carroll heard Josephine’s voice calling out to her for help. Mrs. Carrolbecameevenmoreworriedwhensheheardher

daughter’s pleas several times during the day.

The police realized after speaking with Mrs. Carrol that Josie’s eight-year-old son Arthur was missing.

They feared the worst and began to search the river.

The police next interviewed the dead woman’s husband, James. The couple had previous marriages and children with their former spouses. James had a daughterandanolderson,Clayton.Heandhiswifehad divorced and the children stayed in Chicago. Josie was married to a man named Grenke and the couple had a little boy, Arthur. Grenke had died in an accident a few yearsbefore.JosiemetJamesshortlyafterherhusband’s death and from all accounts, the two of them were very much in love. The only trouble in their marriage was Josie felt that James cared more for his 19-year-old son, Clayton, than he did for her and Arthur.

The police searched the couple’s apartment and foundanoteaddressedtoJames.“Goodbye.Iamgoing to end all my troubles and hope you will be happy.

When I go I will take Arthur with me so you will have no burden but your own son if that is enough.” The horrible indications of what had taken place that day were too much for James and he collapsed.

Despite intense searching by the police, Arthur’s body was not recovered until the next day. His little body was found by several boy caddies from the Rockford Country Club. The boy that lifted the body from the water was only a few years older than Arthur.

Fred Olson conducted the autopsy of the little boy and his verdict shocked the entire city. Marks around Arthur’s neck proved that he had been murdered by

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being held under the water.

The police and Coroner Olson used the autopsy findings and the interviews conducted with neighbors and family members to piece together Josie and Arthur’s final hours. They speculated that the two had breakfast and then Josie sent Arthur out to play in the yard while she wrote the suicide notes. Josie then called the boy in and promised him an outing.

Josie packed a picnic basket and the little boy and his motherheadedforthepark.Itwouldhavebeenmostly deserted on the Monday morning as Josie led Arthur to the wooded area.

Josie somehow talked Arthur into wading in the riverandpolicetheorizedshegrabbedhimbytheneck and held the eight-year-old under the water. After the horrible deed was finished, she dove into the water pushing her own face into the mud.

Coroner Olson would rule the deaths a murder and a suicide caused by Josie becoming temporarily deranged due to constant brooding over imaginary troubles. Unfortunately, that was not the end of this tragedy. James was devastated by the deaths and Josie’s mother and father could not accept the Coroner’s findings. They believed in their hearts that James played some role in the deaths. The case was splashed in the papers for two more years while the families battled about the inheritance left by Josie. In the end, James prevailed in court but there were no winners in this case. Both families were tortured by thoughts of how these deaths could have been prevented and by questions that will never be answered.

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By Grant McCarty

The challenges and opportunities of grapes

Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, University of Illinois Extension

Grapes remain a favorite of both small scale and backyard growers in our area. Wineries and vineyards on the stateline show the potential to grow many cold hardy varieties for what are known as table or wine grapes. Your table grapes will be those you make into jam, juices, or fresh eating. Grapes require more management than other perennial fruits and vegetables due to their pruning needs and disease problems.

Grapes grow on a perennial vine. They will need some type of support. Other plant needs include full sun with spacing about six feet.

Spring is the best time to plant grapes and as you purchase these, they will come as dormant, bare root plants. Table grape varieties recommended for Northern Illinois are ‘Niagara’, ‘Steuben”, ‘Fredonia’, ‘Delaware’, and ‘Concord’.

Growing grapes will not be the easiest as you will need to prune these once they’ve been established. Proper pruning can sometimes remove 80-90 percent of the wood. While this might seem excessive, for good yields it’s a requirement. There are guides available that will

give you a much better idea of what the seasonal pruning needs to look like.

While pruning addresses yields, it can help you control diseases. Grapes are susceptible to downy/ powdery mildews, fruit rot, and others. Many of these are exacerbated in humid conditions. They can thrive if there isn’t good airflow between plants. By being proactive with your pruning and spacing, these can be two good cultural practices to help control grape diseases while also knowing what chemical options are available.

Japanese beetles are a major pest on grapes.

They will defoliate much of the leaves. Depending on the year, japanese beetles may be a problem. Your strategies to control them include knocking into soapy bucket of water, chemical control, and a japanese beetle trap. The trap needs to be placed as far as way as possible (over 50 feet) and regularly emptied as they tend to attract more than what you have in your area.

Growing grapes can be fulfilling; however, know what you are getting into. While pruning and disease management can be a challenge, you can be successful with both of these.

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Ma Schier & Aunt Millie’s Recipe of the Week

By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher

Betcha got eggies left from Easter. Housabout a salad? What you create for the salad will need a dressing. Since you may have eaten too many chocolate Easter eggs (I did), let’s transition your sweet needs down slowly with a healthy Honey Salad Dressing.

Before we go into that recipe, several memories jump out to be typed about the Dearly Departed Sisters. First in the land of vegetables are the many stops made during the summer months for roadside finds. And as Spring is now sprunging, first came the screeching halts for wild asparagus. These greens were usually found in rural roadsides and hedgerows among last years stalks during rambling rides with Aunt Millie or Sunday drives with Ma. For your own adventures pursuing this sort of menu and more recipes you might like, find the 1962 book by naturalist Euell Gibbons, Stalking the Wild

Asparagus. He was a fun guy and published nine other books about living off the land. You may remember him from the Johnny Carson show or Grape Nuts commercials.

Yes, rhubarb also grows wild for memorial pickings to honor the Dearly Departed Sisters in the spring months. Remember, the leaves are poison. Certain little girls have been know to “borrow” the family sugar dish to dip their rhubarb stalk pickings in, and then wonder why they got in trouble for such. Rhubarb combined with strawberries make a delicious pie in the real and mental sky.

Wondering the mental horizons back to the honey of a recipe we are tossing, its topical ingredient also offers comfort to allergy sufferers if the very local type is consumed daily. My cousin Bill was once severely reprimanded by a swarm for trying to harvest this liquid gold. Applying honey to bee stings works!

Ma Schier and Aunt Millie’s Recipe of the Week

Honey Salad Dressing

(Note says “House Specialty, Tramps -- Phil. Pa.” However, a Tramps Restaurant was established in Pittsburgh in 1979, while none-such is still to be found in Philly today.

An investigation is underway.)

1/2 c fresh lemon juice 1/2 c olive oil 1T honey 1/4 t cider vinegar 1 t salt 1/2 t fresh ground white pepper pinch of garlic powder 1/2 c chopped green onion dash of Dry Sherry Prep: Lemon juice & olive oil in medium bowl - whisk briskly. In small bowl honey and vinegar - stir till honey dissolved. Add honey mix and lemon juice mixtures. Blend in salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add onion & sherry & mix well.

Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Shake before using.

Cecile Schier and Mildred McCartney 6-9-81; printed 3-30-16.

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Mr Green Car

What happened to the oft-rumored turbine car?

By Allen Penticoff Contributor

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recently watched a short segment on television about the turbine powered cars of the 1950s and ‘60s. Like a lot of things, my curiosity was piqued and I looked it up.

Having grown up as a car nut in the 1960s and early 1970s I was aware they existed, all the more so when the Granatelli STP Racing Team introduced the STP-Paxton Turbocar at the 1967 Indianapolis 500 race. The STP turbine cars did not win due to non-turbine issues, but were so fast they were banned.

Also being an airplane nut, the combination of an airplane like turbine engine and a car was a very attractive combination. But the Chrysler experimental turbine cars have no common parts with the STP race car which was powered by an aircraft turbine engine. Chrysler’s program started with a military contract in 1945 to develop a turboprop engine for aircraft.

Although a successful engine was built, the contract ended in 1949, but Chrysler continued to experiment with building turbine engines for vehicles throughout the 1950s.

For those unfamiliar with a turbine engine – the basic nature is to have a continuous combustion process whereby the exhaust gases pass through fan blades on a disc that are connected to fan blades on a compressor disc by a shaft.

Great power can be derived from this process, but the downsides are poor fuel economy in an automobile because of the high idle speed. They can be very noisy as well, with a high-pitched whine. In an automobile, throttle response is slow and there is negligible engine braking action. Chrysler tackled these problems one by one through five generations of turbine engines.

By 1954 they debuted a production turbine car that incorporated heat exchangers to warm the incoming air that greatly improved fuel economy. This also reduced the exhaust gas temperatures considerably from 1200 F to 500 F. They called this a “regenerator.” This would become a feature on all their turbine cars and trucks. In 1956 one of these test Plymouth sedans was driven across the country in four days. They developed a new turbine called the

CR2A which was driven cross-country in a 1962 Dodge Dart in adverse conditions. Both of these trips proved the turbine could be driven in conditions any other car would be subjected to. Four different models with CR2A turbine engines began a 90 city tour to promote the cars and the concept.

In 1962 they developed a Dodge Turbo Truck as well, then announced their intent to produce 50 to 75 cars and put them in the hands of the general public. Chrysler developed a futuristic new car for the turbine engine which was quite “jet-like” in 1963, for which it is best remembered. They did build 50 of them and put them in the hands of ordinary drivers for everyday use. These were rotated among different drivers after a few weeks as

the intent was to learn reactions from the drivers to driving a turbine car. About 203 people drove them all over the county. These 1964 cars had 130 horsepower, but a whopping 425 foot-pounds of torque at zero drive shaft rpm. Acceleration would be brisk. They could burn almost any flammable liquid, but were discouraged from using leaded gasoline. No adjustments were needed to burn any of these fuels.

Altogether the turbine program at Chrysler developed five generations of engines that were ever more efficient and could compete with internal combustion engines. The program ended in 1979 when Chrysler was in financial trouble and the government was in control of the company. The government felt the turbine program

was too risky to proceed with. Although the turbine technology went on to power M-1 tanks for the U.S. Army.

Today most of the turbine cars have been destroyed. A handful of them are in museums and a few operating cars are in the hands of private collectors. It is somewhat sad it ended, as turbine engines are extremely smooth running and reliable. Their ability to burn anything could have led to them being great alternative fuel vehicles such as very sustainable vegetable oil.

I suspect with today’s abundant cheap natural gas, they would be fueled by this clean burning fossil fuel as well and combined with plug-in battery technology may have made for great all around cars and trucks.

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Tales from the Trough

IceHogs road woes continue

By Todd Reicher Contributor

Rockford’s road skid, and overall recent record struggles, couldn’t have come at a worse time. As the season draws to a close, Rockford continues to fall in the standings after holding the top spot for multiple weeks. After losing both games to the Lake Erie Monsters this past weekend, Rockford’s winless streak on the road has now hit seven games, with Rockford going 0-4-3 in those past seven contests.

Percentage-wise, Rockford still clings to third in the Division, but point-wise, they are sitting in fourth place, which may potentially be the last playoff spot.

Rockford’s Magic Number to clinch a playoff spot is 12, meaning Rockford will need to win six of their 10 remaining contests, however, that

number will change if lower-seeded teams lose additional games.

The IceHogs recent struggles seem to be coming from the defensive side of the ice. In the past 10 games Rockford has lost, they have given up a total of 37 goals while scoring only 18. And of Rockford’s seven recent wins, only three of them have come by more than one goal.

Ville Pokka, who has normally been a strong force on the back end for Rockford, had a very unlucky series, notching zero points and finishing a minus-6, a team-worst for the series. He, and Cameron Schilling, were on the ice for each of the four goals given up during Thursday’s game.

On the bright side, defenseman David Rundblad notched his first goal in an IceHogs jersey and finished a plus-2 with one goal, which is not bad considering Rockford gave up nine goals while only scoring three.

National Hockey League

Playing devil’s advocate

By Adam Hess Contributor

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or weeks now, I’ve been saying that despite many of the concerning trends and statistics regarding these 2015-16 Blackhawks chances come playoff time, there are still plenty of reasons to believe in the Blackhawks. The best and most obvious being that this core has been through these regular season struggles several times and still managed to have playoff success.

However, as the regular season continues to wind down and the playoffs grow nearer, the pit in my stomach hasn’t exactly subsided. So I’ve decided the best way to attack these concerns is to embrace them, and see if there is a way to debunk them.

One of the biggest concerns with this team might just be the team itself. As easy as it is to say that the Blackhawks have been-here-done-this, the fact of the matter is that several of this team’s key players have not.

Artemi Panarin, Artem Anisimov, Tomas Fleischmann, Richard Panik, Christian Ehrhoff, and Erik Gustafsson are all players that are essential to this team – albeit to varying degrees – but are lacking experience in a deep playoff run.

Anisimov has been largely invisible for most of the past month. Panarin has seen a stark decrease in production of late, as well. Neither player has ever had to find the extra gear for an extended playoff run. What reason is there to believe that they will be able to do so this year?

Still, this team’s core players have won three Stanley Cups together, and been to three straight conference finals as well. They’ve done all these things with varying supporting casts that have featured key pieces with little to no past playoff success. That’s reason enough to believe that this

team can still make a Cup run.

Another concern that has been lingering now for some time is the struggles of the Chicago blue-line. While it was obvious that this team would miss Johnny Oduya, how much they miss him now is something that many people may not have anticipated. Without Oduya to pair with Niklas Hjalmarsson as a shutdown defensive pair, Joel Quenneville has had to put together patchwork defensive pairs for months.

The only combination that represents any sort of defensive ability strong enough to handle most of the strong offensive lines that they will see come playoffs is Hjalmarsson and Duncan Keith, but then Keith’s offensive abilities are extremely limited.

Furthermore, under absolutely zero circumstances should Joel Quenneville ever pair Brent Seabrook with Trevor van Riemsdyk come playoff time. That pair has been among the NHL’s worst in terms of shot attempt shares all year.

Seabrook has been better when paired with Gustaffson, and at his best when with Keith.

Should Q decide to rotate Keith’s defensive partners a la last season’s playoffs, putting him between Hjalmarsson and Seabrook could put the Blackhawks in a position of strength defensively rather than weakness. Keith’s missed time from November could come to pay off in May and June.

There are certainly personnel issues with this team that may come to bite them come playoffs.

There is reason for concern over those issues.

However, there are still ways for the Blackhawks to minimize or eliminate those concerns.

Adam Hess is a staff writer at SB Nation’s SecondCityHockey.com. Follow him on Twitter: @_AdamHess.

The second period was the killer for Rockford in the series, as the Monsters outscored Rockford 5-0 over the course of the two games.

With the two losses to Lake Erie, Rockford has dropped to under .500 in their past 10 games, showing a record of 4-5-1. In those 10 games, Rockford has only scored 21 goals for an average of just over two per game.

In addition to the scoring drought, Rockford will be short a few players for the Chicago game on Wednesday. P.C. Labrie was suspended for one game due to an incident which occurred late in the third period of Friday’s Lake Erie game. Also, Ryan Hartman appears to be out of the lineup due to an injury. He did not dress for Friday’s game, and will the recent callup of Daniel Ciampini, all signs point to Hartman missing at least Wednesday’s game. Also, after being out of the lineup for a few

months, Kyle Cumiskey returned to action for a few games, but has now been absent for another four games since his return, including the two games this past weekend.

In addition, Viktor Svedberg has been recalled to the Chicago Blackhawks, so Rockford’s once strong defense has been decimated once again by call-ups and penalties.

Rockford plays three games in Week 27 – a Wednesday meeting against the Chicago Wolves for the final time this season, Friday at home against the San Antonio Rampage followed by a Saturday evening meeting with the Iowa Wild at the BMO Harris Bank Center. Not that records mean anything, but with all three of these teams at or below .500, Rockford should be able to pick up at least four of six points, putting them a step closer to clinching a playoff spot.

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MLB Previews

Rough spring but still reason for hope with Sox

By James Fegan Contributor

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or the second-straight year, the White Sox were one of the most active teams in the offseason. After a 86-loss flop in 2015, the Sox will suit up at least five different Opening Day starters in their lineup next week, but the leaner focus is hard to miss.

Their biggest free agent signing came a few days into Spring Training, when they reeled in center fielder Austin Jackson for one-year, $5 million, four years removed from his career peak. It was also longest contract they gave out.

The Sox core of Chris Sale, Jose Abreu, Adam Eaton, Jose Quintana and young Carlos Rodon is as good as anyone’s, but they have been surrounded by veterans on one-year fliers. In all, the Sox added eight players likely to make the Opening Day roster for under $31 million.

Filling out the roster so inexpensively took creativity from Hahn, and surely made his boss happy; Adam LaRoche’s retirement means the Sox Opening Day payroll will be nearly $4 million lower than last season. But while the 2015 team had so many holes anyone with the ability to flirt with league-average is an upgrade, as spring comes to a close: have the Sox built a discount contender, or are they getting what they paid for?

New catcher Alex Avila was an All-Star in 2011, and is still only 29 years-old, but lost his

starting gig in Detroit and was available for $2.5 million because he battled injuries and was struggling to make contact so much he posted a career-low .191 batting average in 2015. This spring, he’s missed time with a stiff back and collected one hit in 10 Cactus League games.

He’s expected to return to action this week, and spring stats are quickly made meaningless, but there’s little indication the Sox stumbled onto a bargain so far, and his platoon partner Dioner Navarro is much more likable as someone who comes in and crushes lefties twice a week than as a regular backstop One of their most lauded signings was Mat Latos for $3 million, as the 28 year-old righthander seemed ticketed for a $100 million deal after a monster 2013 season, and most of his subsequent troubles could be blamed on a since surgically repaired knee. Instead, Latos has a 12.46 spring ERA after two clunker starts, and even the normally supportive Robin Ventura is calling on him to show improvement. Ventura is obligated to take a hard stance, since Erik Johnson, and former prospect Jacob Turner, who was curiously granted a $1.5 million contract, have seen themselves out of the race for a rotation slot.

It’s not all bad. 37 year-old Jimmy Rollins’ hot bat has spurred optimism he can take the reins at shortstop and push Tyler Saladino into his more natural utility role. Adam Eaton has

The Adam LaRoche retirement saga dominated talk out of Sox Spring Training but ultimately left the team in a far better salary situation heading into 2016. MLB.com

reacted favorably to Austin Jackson pushing him out of center field, which will allow the Sox to get the most out his defense even while their failure to land any of the plethora of available outfield bats this offseason still stings. And even average seasons from Todd Frazier and Brett Lawrie will be serious upgrades.

It’s still spring; Latos could still dominate, whereas Rollins might not have a full season left it in the tank, but this is about the hit-and-miss

rate that can be expected when a team trades costs for risk across the diamond. Money they won’t be paying LaRoche will allow the Sox to improve mid-season, but they’ll need to be ready to use it, because a roster like this one will be a work-in-progress all year-round.

••• James is the Editor-in-Chief of BP South Side, Baseball Prospectus’ blog covering the White Sox. Follow him on Twitter: @JRFegan.

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Rotation questions answered as Cubs enter new territory in 2016

By Cat Garcia Contributor

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fter an eventful offseason that saw the Cubs organization add a bounty of talent to it’s already All-Star caliber roster, this year’s Spring Training was a fantastic preview of what’s in store for the coming 2016 season.

With one more ceremonial game in Las Vegas on Thursday evening to close out the the Cactus League season before crunch time approaches, let’s take a look at the biggest takeaways from Mesa this season.

Heading into March, the certainty of Kyle Hendricks’ rotation spot seemed in jeopardy due to the arrival of newcomer Adam Warren in the Yankees-Cubs deal for Starlin Castro.

Hendricks, a finesse style pitcher, worked this spring to improve his changeup and ability to command the strike zone and did so quite successfully. Despite a poor outing on Monday against the Angels in which he allowed two home runs to Mike Trout and Albert Pujols, Hendricks had posted 19 strikeouts in 19 innings, accompanied by a 1.89 ERA and surrendered just two walks.

Manager Joe Maddon has stated that he is naming former starter Trevor Cahill as his “just in case” sixth starter, implying that Warren’s role is best relegated to the bullpen. Warren has allowed 4 earned runs in 6 innings of work this spring, while Cahill, who worked out of the Cubs bullpen in the second half of 2015, has posted a 2.57 ERA in 7 innings of work.

After a rough second half last year, starting pitcher Jason Hammel is looking to post successful numbers continually throughout the 2016 season and has done so during camp thus far. Before having a rough outing on Sunday, Hammel posted an impressive 1.20 ERA through 12 innings.

Hammel exited Sunday’s game after 4.1 innings, giving up 9 earned run on 8 hits. After the game, he attributed his unsuccessful outing to his inability to command the lower half of the zone, a problem that Hammel frequently faced last season. So far, this

has been Hammel’s first poor outing of the Spring.

Former Cardinals starting pitcher John Lackey, who signed a 2-year deal with the Cubs in the offseason, will serve as the Cubs third starter in the rotation according to Joe Maddon. Lackey has posed some questions in the rotation with a turbulent Spring in which he has allowed 10 earned runs on 10 hits during 13 innings of work. Lackey has also issued 14 strikeouts, however, fastball command continues to be an issue for Lackey.

Often one of the final decisions to be made during roster construction, the Cubs are still seeking out who will fill the club’s final bench role. Options include left-handed bat Tommy La Stella, who has recently begun participating in minor-league games after suffering a calf injury earlier this spring, left-handed bat and infielder Munenori Kawasaki, and outfielder Matt Szczur, who was out of action most of March with an oblique injury.

As of now, despite Szczur being out of minor league options, La Stella seems to be the most likely candidate for the final bench spot. Kawasaki is currently signed to a minor-league deal with the Cubs and after receiving high praises from Maddon this spring, will likely serve as an immediate depth option should he not secure a roster spot.

Former Cubs outfielder Matt Murton, who was signed to a minor-league deal this offseason, was setback this spring after undergoing an emergency appendectomy just before the start of Cactus League play. Murton was recently reassigned to minor-league camp and will serve as depth, most likely at Triple-A Iowa.

Cy Young award winner and starting pitcher Jake Arrieta, who suffered a blister, shortening his last Spring outing vs. the Giants, is still scheduled to make his Opening Day start against the Angels in Anaheim on Monday.

••• Cat is a Staff Writer for BP Wrigleyville and BR Southside, Baseball Prospectus’ blogs covering Chicago baseball, and a Contributor for Hardballtimes. com. Follow her on Twitter: @TheBaseballGirl.

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