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August 31, 2016 | Vol. 23 | No. 46

Inside this issue

In Brief | Nation FBI to give media Clinton email notes

Index News Headlines — 4-15 Commentary — 22-23 Auto, Home & Farm — 39-45 Sports — 46-48 Death Notices — 24

Classifieds & Legals Classifieds — 35-39

Progress on, above Rock River

Government Notices — 26

LOCAL Page 4

Public Notices — 26-32 Real Estate Notices — 33-34

Vibe Entertainment Vibe News — 16-17 Vibe Calendars — 18-21 Crosswords/Sudoku — 25 & 34 Horoscopes — 24 ABOUT US The Rock River Times has a circulation of 22,000 free newspapers in the Rockford, Ill., metropolitan area by Third Class mail and through more than 2,900 commercial outlets. The weekly newspaper is distributed every Wednesday. Printed on sustainable paper using soy ink. Firstclass delivery is $55 for 26 weeks or $88 for 52 weeks; home delivery is $45 for 26 weeks or $78 for 52 weeks. CONTACT US Mail: The Rock River Times, 128 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61101 | Phone: 815964-9767 | Fax: 815-964-9825 | E-mail: contact@rockrivertimes.com | Online: www.rockrivertimes.com | Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, CST COPYRIGHT NOTICE All material herein is the sole property of The Rock River Times. No reprint, reproduction or other use of any of the materials contained herein is permitted without the consent of the publisher or his duly appointed representative. THE ROCK RIVER TIMES is a proud member/affiliate of:

FBI investigates Illinois vote hack NEWS Page 12

Guns in a Trump America COMMENTARY Page 22

Editor & Publisher Frank Schier Managing Editor Shane Nicholson Copy & Legals Editor Josh Johnson Sales Manager Donna George Circulation manager Joe Schlickman Illustrator Derek Droessler

Solving the EpiPen problem HEALTHCARE Page 44

The FBI plans to hand over some of its notes from its interview with U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton regarding her use of private email while secretary of state to news outlets that requested them, CNN reported on Tuesday. However, the Federal Bureau of Investigation will not yet release other notes from the law enforcement agency’s interviews with Clinton aides or turn over other investigative material, CNN said, citing unnamed sources. The materials could be released as soon as Wednesday to media companies that formally sought them under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), according to CNN. FBI representatives declined to confirm the report to outlets. In addition to the notes, CNN said the FBI will give the news outlets the roughly 30-page report it sent to the U.S. Department of Justice last month when it recommended against pursuing criminal charges against Clinton, who is vying for the White House in the Nov. 8 U.S. election. The Clinton campaign, which had expressed concern about selective leaks from the notes, welcomed the release. “This is something that we wanted to have happen,” campaign spokeswoman Kristina Schake told CNN in an interview.

5 Chicago officers face firing over slaying of black teen

The chief of Chicago’s police department recommended on Tuesday that five officers be fired over their role in the 2014 shooting death of an black teenager, an incident that heaped national scrutiny on the nation’s second largest police force. Superintendent Eddie Johnson recommended to the Chicago Police Board that officer Jason Van Dyke, who shot Laquan McDonald 16 times, be fired, along with another four officers. The shooting made headlines across the country and sparked protests after the release of a dashboard video more than a year after the incident. The video shows the officer continued to fire after McDonald, 17, had fallen to the ground. It also comes amid a string of high-profile killings of black men by police in various U.S. cities in the past two years which have renewed a national debate about racial discrimination in the American criminal justice system and given rise to the Black Lives Matter movement. Johnson’s recommendation marks the start of formal proceedings in the officers’ firing. The Police Board, whose nine members are appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, must consider it and then make the decision on firing the officers. Van Dyke is facing charges of firstdegree murder and is on unpaid leave. He has pleaded not guilty. Sergeant Stephen Franko, and officers Janet Mondragon, Daphne Sebastian and Ricardo Viramontes, are named along with Van Dyke. According to charges released on Tuesday, all allegedly made false or inaccurate statements about the circumstances surrounding McDonald’s death.

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(Above) River remediation: The Chicago firm CB&I is pouring new concrete walls for the MegaFab: Piranha-Whitney-Bertsch complex, down by the Old Fishing Hole on South Main Street. Pollution control booms have been in place on the river there for at least three years, reportedly to control petroleum leaking out of the old stone walls. The State of Illinois filed a lawsuit against MegaFab, complete with fines and remediation demands in 2014. Wells were installed to pump out pollution on the 150-year-old industrial site, and a large pile of soil at the site may be removed. A CB&I employee at the cite would not confirm if old tanks had been removed, but he did say, “We are going to do this job right.” (Left and Cover) Another job done right: Ben Lipnitzky of Civil Construction, working on the Illinois Railway’s pedestrian bridge, said the $1.6 million project should be finished in about a month. Paving of the approach paths will begin on Wednesday. The Illinois Railway was rerouted on to the Canadian National Railway tracks and bridge just to the north, with tracks over the bridge above South Main Street. The path will connect the Morgan Street Bridge project to Davis Park over the Rock River and historic railroad truss bridge with wonderful views of the Rock River and Fordham Dam. Photos, reporting by Frank Schier, Editor & Publisher

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State Roundup

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Illinois’ prison population is falling, but the system still is considered overcrowded. New numbers released by the Illinois Department of Corrections show that Illinois’ prison population dropped by 2,485 in the past year and by more than 4,200 since fiscal 2014. The total prison population was 44,680 as of July 1, down from 47,165 in June 2015 and 48,921 in June 2014. Gov. Bruce Rauner resolved to reduce the prison population by 25 percent over the next decade. He devised the Illinois State Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform to come up with recommendations to reach the goal. While the downward trend

started before the commission released its recommendations and passed subsequent legislation, recommendations from the commission have been taken up by judges and law enforcement. Others cite the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana as a reason for the drop in incarcerated Illinoisans. John Howard Association Executive Director Jennifer Vollen-Katz said it’s a great sign to begin reversing a decades-long upward trend. “It’s a step in the right direction,” Vollen-Katz said. “It’s a number we haven’t seen in many years.” But Vollen-Katz said the state is taking steps

in the other direction, with bills such as the one Rauner signed into law this week, passed unanimously by the state legislature, which strengthens punishments for first-time gun offenders. “As you criminalize more things, and as you lengthen the period of incarceration as punishment, you are creating a logjam,” Vollen-Katz said. Vollen-Katz says that, even with the new lower number, Illinois’ prison system is still over capacity by nearly 12,000. According to the Vera Institute of Justice, taxpayers pay approximately $40,000 every year to incarcerate someone in Illinois. –Illinois News Network

Border states recruiting Illinois’ college students

Hoping to benefit from Illinois’ economic hardships, public universities in states bordering Illinois have aggressively sought to recruit Illinois students in recent years. The result: An increasing flow of young Illinoisans crossing state lines in pursuit of affordable higher education. If the trend continues, this fall won’t be any different. What tends to draw prospective Illinoisan collegians to other states are out-of-state tuition rates at some public schools below what Illinois students would pay in-state at many of their home state’s institutions. National data showsthatin2004,approximately 15 percent of Illinois high school graduates attended college outside of their home state. By 2014 that had risen to 22 percent — 10,000 more students than a decade earlier — making Illinois’ migration percentage the highest among Midwestern states, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. Last fall, the University of Wisconsin-Madison attracted 2,636 undergraduate students from Illinois. The University of Wisconsin’s Whitewater campus, which is only 25 miles from the Illinois border, is charging out-of-state students $16,222 for tuition for the 2016-17 school year. By comparison, in-state students attending the University of Illinois will pay between $15,630 and $20,634 in tuition for the upcoming school year, depending on when they enrolled. In-state students at Illinois State in Bloomington-Normal will pay$14,062fortuitionforthe2016-17schoolyear. The national average for tuition fees at public four-year colleges is $9,410 for in-state students and$23,893fornon-residents,theCollegeBoard’s Annual Survey of Colleges 2015-16 reported. “We have certainly seen an increase in the numberofIllinoisstudentsattendingUW-White-

water,” Jeremy Smith, non-resident admissions coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, said. “Currently, we have over 1,500IllinoisstudentsattendingUW-Whitewater, and this year, we plan to enroll about 360 new freshmen from Illinois for the Fall 2016 semester.” Smith said he believes there are a number of driving factors as to why more Illinois students are attending UW-Whitewater. “Our non-resident tuition costs are very competitive and oftentimes favorable in comparison to in-state tuition rates in Illinois,” Smith said. UW-Whitewater has hired an additional staff member devoted to non-resident recruitment from Illinois. “The budget crisis in Illinois has lasted more than a year, and funding cuts have caused some Illinois colleges to make significant changes,” Smith said. “The growing concern regarding the state budget may be causing more students to explore their options outside of the state.” State Rep. Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield, said the out-migration of Illinois students is a bigger problem than many realize. “This is what’s (threatening) the state’s future,” Batinick said. “This is one of the biggest ticking time bombs that we have. (It’s) bigger than the pension crisis.” The loss of young Illinoisans to other states is one of the issues Batinick has taken on since joining the General Assembly in 2015. “They are poaching our smart kids because if you have a certain ACT score or GPA, they’ll give youin-statetuitionatalotofschools,”Batinicksaid. Several years ago, UW-Whitewater established a Non-Resident New Freshmen Scholarship program for non-resident students who have a minimum of a 3.25 un-weighted GPA on a four-point scale, and a composite score of 23 on the ACT. The scholarships range from $2,000 to $4,000,

depending on the students’ academic merit. The core issue here at home is why tuition rates at Illinois public universities are so high. Batinick oncethoughtthereasonwaslimitedstatefunding, but his view has changed. “In 2014, we were actually spending nearly double the national average per student on higher education in Illinois,” Batinick said. “So it’s not a funding issue from the state.” Wisconsin isn’t the only state attracting Illinois students. The University of Iowa, located in Iowa City, also has seen an increasing number of students from Illinois in recent years. “We’ve had very strong interest from students living in Illinois for years,” Anne Bassett, media relations director from the Office of Strategic Communication at the University of Iowa, said. “The University of Iowa is a great choice for many reasons, including being a Big Ten institution where students can receive a high-quality education at a great value that’s only a few hours from home.” Although the university is still finalizing its Fall 2016 numbers, last year, 30 percent of first-year students were from Illinois, Bassett said. According to the school’s website, the University of Iowa welcomed 5,241 new first-year students in fall 2015, or roughly nearly 1,600 from Illinois. Out-of-state tuition at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., is $14,110, for 2016-17, according to the university. Missouri State also allowsstudentsfromIllinoistoapplyforanout-ofstate fee waiver, which affords Illinois students the opportunity to enjoy the same rates that Missouri students pay. That cuts tuition by nearly half – to $7,060 per academic year. “We need to make everything that we do as a state more efficient, but it’s really easy to see the effect of it in higher education,” Batinick said.

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Energy & Environment

Dedication of off-grid solar greenhouse By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl

President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association

n 2010, IREA commissioned a builder of energy efficient homes to design and build a solar greenhouse similar to what is used to grow food in the Himalayas. It would be off-grid and powered by solar electricity feeding new LEDs. It was highly insulated, had double pane windows and a phase change wall to moderate temperatures. We also attempted to minimize temperature swings with two 50 gallon barrels of water and extending AC power to supply additional heat during very cold spells. The building’s location at our home, the IREA Headquarters, was temporary as our intent was to eventually stabilize its temperature by connecting it to the ground with a foundation or an earth tube. Its performance did not meet our expectations as temperature swings were greater than expected and some of the windows cracked and needed replacement. We planted a variety of vegetables to determine which would be productive in the soil based growing system using sunlight and

early versions of LED lights. PV panels fed a battery pack which powered the lights hung above the plants. We had some success in growing lettuce and some leafy crops but failed to produce fruit or root crops. We had ideas for correcting its shortcomings based on the hydroponic efforts of sociology instructor Tim Bratina’s Rockford Auburn High School program, the development of LEDs used to stimulate plant growth and the benefits of linking the greenhouse to the ground to moderate temperatures. Since the location of the greenhouse on our property was only temporary we were willing to part with it if we found someone willing to manage it. We linked with Josh Nelson’s agricultural program at Oregon High School to move it to their grounds and

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lights which stimulate plant growth. New energy efficient triple pane windows from Germany have replaced the former vulnerable double pane windows. The glass will allow more wavelengths in the growing range to enter the building while reducing heat generating wavelengths. An overhang will be built over the windows to reduce the penetration of the summer sun. We look forward to the results of the student experiments in hydroponic growing in the off-grid greenhouse.

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The Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair could not have happened without the help of many people. One of them was essential to the functioning of workshops. Soren Cates, local tech expert, spent the entire weekend guaranteeing that all speakers had computers, projectors, cords and electricity for their presentations. It was an impressive job. We know, since we tried to do it ourselves one year. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Soren! Visit illinoisrenew.org.

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rom the halls of an Arkansas high school that forever changed the course of the nation’s ongoing fight for racial equality to glaciers melting at alarming rates because of climate change in Glacier National Park to the Roosevelt Arch, gateway to America’s first national park — this week I will visit public lands across the country to mark the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. With more than 400 places that make up the most incredible park system on the planet, these natural, historical and cultural treasures show the wide range of what the National Park Service preserves, promotes and protects for future generations to enjoy. Last Thursday, we rededicated the Roosevelt Arch in Yellowstone that has witnessed millions of visitors from the furthest reaches of the globe who come to marvel at the majesty of “Wonderland” from sky-high geysers to majestic wildlife. It is fitting to celebrate the National Park Service on its 100th birthday at the first national park, but the Centennial is also an incredible opportunity to foster the next generation of park visitors, advocates and stewards to ensure the National Park Service remains an inspiration to the world — where our nation’s treasures and the places that tell our stories of triumph and struggle welcome visitors from all walks of life. We have made great strides with President Obama’s Every Kid in a Park initiative that gives 4th graders and their families free access to all public lands across the country, and we have invited every American to get outdoors and #FindYourPark throughout the Centennial year. We also continue our efforts to make national parks relevant to all Americans. President Obama designated César Chávez National Monument in 2012 to honor the civil rights leader and the farm labor movement. Last week, I toured the site with Latino leaders and held a community town hall discussion on ways to engage more diverse audiences. Some of my favorite moments as Secretary have been spending time with young people on public lands to watch their love of parks grow. Our national parks are a living, breathing history book of American culture and heritage. At Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, the National Park Service preserves the history of nine high

school students who played a crucial role in the desegregation of public schools. In the past year, we have seen President Obama designate Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument, which was home to the National Woman’s Party for 90 years and epicenter of the struggle for women’s suffrage and women’s rights. He also designated Stonewall National Monument to preserve the history of the Stonewall uprising — a milestone in the quest for LGBT civil rights that provided momentum for a movement. During the next century of conservation, we must also continue to tackle the greatest challenges before us so our grandchildren and future generations can experience the quiet of the night pierced by the howl of wolves that once again roam Yellowstone; feel the first rays of sun while catching the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia; or try in vain to wrap their little arms around the old growth trees in the Pacific Northwest. Climate change — the most pressing issue of our time — threatens our land and waters in existential ways, with longer, hotter fire seasons, record-breaking droughts, and more frequent and severe superstorms. Nowhere is this more visible than Glacier National Park where climate change threatens to melt giant masses of ice for which the park is named, potentially within decades. All Americans are encouraged to use this special year of the National Park Service’s Centennial to not only reflect on the last 100 years, but use it as a catalyst to make the next century that much brighter. If we remain committed to doing this, future generations will visit national parks that tell stories as inclusive as our nation is diverse. Our parks will steal their breath as they gaze at amazing landscapes we refused to lose to the devastating effects of climate change. They will be reminded of the struggles our country faced and how we persevered on our march toward a more perfect union. All Americans — no matter where they come from, how they worship or who they love — will see themselves in these public lands and feel they can take part in caring for these treasured assets as though they were their own, because they are! When looking back at the past 100 years and all we have accomplished by working together, I’m eternally optimistic about the next century of conservation. I look forward to seeing you outdoors as you #FindYourPark this year and every year to come.

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Health

State sues drug maker over deceptive marketing practices Insys, which has come under fire before for using doctors with troubled histories to promote or consult on its products, faces new claims from Illinois’ attorney general. By Jessica Huseman ProPublica

Illinois’ attorney general has filed suit against Insys Therapeutics, accusing the controversial pharmaceutical company of using deceptive marketing practices — including paying an indicted doctor thousands of dollars for “sham” speaking events — to sell its signature pain medication. It’s not unusual for drug makers to pay doctors who have histories of misconduct for consulting or speaking about their products. A recent ProPublica analysis found that more than 2,300 doctors with records of discipline in five states had received payments from drug and medical device companies since 2013. Insys was one of more than 400 companies that made payments to such doctors, but its activities have received far more attention than those of its peers. According to investigations in several states, Insys’ business model relied on funneling substantial payments to the doctors who most frequently prescribed its drugs, even if they had troubling disciplinary records or even criminal histories. These payments were mostly for services related to Subsys, a fentanyl-based medication approved by the FDA to treat patients suffering from cancer pain resistant to other types of opioid drugs. Insys’ activities have been the subject of 2014 and 2015 reports by CNBC and The New York Times. In June 2015, a nurse in Connecticut pleaded guilty to receiving kickbacks in connection to speaking payments she received from Insys while she was the top prescriber of Subsys to Medicaid patients in the state. In February of this year, a sales representative in Alabama pleaded guilty to fraud charges and in April, a district manager and a sales representative pleaded not guilty in New York, all in relation to kickbacks to doctors involved in speaking programs. The most recent civil suit, filed Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in Cook County Circuit Court, seeks to impose financial penalties and bar the company from selling its products in the state. Madigan contends Insys routinely marketed the drug for off-label uses, including treatment for chronic migraines. Rather than forging relationships with doctors who treated cancer patients, “Insys instead directed its promotion and marketing in Illinois to high-volume opioid prescribers who are not oncologists or pain specialists who treat

cancer,” the lawsuit says. An Insys spokesperson did not return a call for comment. The company’s highest volume prescriber was Dr. Paul Madison, who prescribed 58 percent of Subsys prescriptions in the state despite treating “few, if any, cancer patients.” Madison was indicted in December 2012 on federal false claims charges for billing insurers for non-existent procedures. Insys sales representatives were aware of this indictment, and were also aware of Madison’s troubling prescribing habits, the lawsuit alleges. The lawsuit says that in an August 2012 email sent to the company’s then CEO, Michael Babich, a sales representative said Madison ran “a very shady pill mill and only accepts cash,” and that he “basically just shows up to sign his name on the prescription pad, if he shows up at all.” That October, the same representative sent another email saying Madison had “called me personally” to say his office was “really under the eye of the DEA, and that he planned on getting patients started on Subsys in Indiana.” Babich, unconcerned, replied he was “very confident that Dr. Madison will be your ‘go to physician.’ Stick with him.” Under pressure over negative publicity and growing numbers of investigations, Babich stepped down in November 2015. Insys paid Madison more than $87,000 for speaking, travel and food from 2013 through 2015. Madison could not be reached for comment. The lawsuit alleges the speaking events “functioned more as social gatherings,” and physicians in attendance hardly mentioned the drug at all, instead ordering as much food and drink as they liked. Most events referenced by the lawsuit took place in an upscale restaurant in Chicago. Madison’s speeches were titled, “Advancements in the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain in Cancer

Patients,” despite his almost complete lack of experience treating cancer patients. Beyond Madison, Insys had financial ties to an array of doctors with troubling records. ProPublica’s analysis – which included payments for things like speaking, consulting, travel, education and gifts, but excluded those for meals – found the company had

paid Florida physician Paul Wand more than $93,000 since 2013 for services related to Subsys. In 2010, the Florida Board of Medicine filed an administrative complaint against Wand after a review of his records found he was “inappropriately and excessively” prescribing controlled substances to patients “without medical justification.” Earlier this year, he reached a settlement with the board under which he gave up his authority to prescribe controlled substances. Insys has also paid Texas physician Fernando Avila $170,000 since 2013. Avila has had multiple disciplinary issues, dating as far back as 2003. In 2009, he was found to have improperly prescribed pain medication, and in 2011 he was disciplined after a patient was left with brain damage from a procedure in which Avila improperly administered anesthesia. Neither Wand nor Avila responded to messages left at their offices. The New York Times also found Insys had made large payments to a Michigan neurologist who was charged criminally for defrauding Medicare and a Rhode Island psychiatrist sanctioned by his state medical board. Both were accused of inappropriately prescribing Subsys. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom.

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Election 2016

FBI investigates state voter registry hack

Info on more than 200K Illinois voters compromised

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found breaches in Illinois and Arizona’s voter registration databases and is urging states to increase computer security ahead of the Nov. 8 presidential election, according to a U.S. official familiar with the probe. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said on Monday that investigators were also seeking evidence of whether other states may have been targeted. The FBI warning in an Aug. 18 flash alert from the agency’s Cyber Division did not identify the intruders or the two states targeted. Reuters obtained a copy of the document after Yahoo News first reported the story Monday. Accessing information in a voter database, much of which is publicly accessible, does not necessarily suggest an effort to manipulate the votes themselves. When registering, voters typically provide their names, home addresses, driver’s license or identification numbers, and party affiliations. But U.S. intelligence officials have become increasingly worried that hackers sponsored by Russia or other countries may attempt to disrupt the presidential election. Officials and cyber security experts say recent breaches at the Democratic National Committee and elsewhere in the Democratic Party were likely carried out by people within the Russian government. Kremlin officials

have denied that. An FBI spokeswoman would not comment on the alerts but said the agency “routinely advises” on “various cyber threat indicators observed during the course of our investigations.” The intrusions come amid repeated unsubstantiated claims by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump that the U.S. election system is “rigged.” Trump has cited emails leaked from the DNC that indicated the party leadership favored Hillary Clinton over rival candidate Bernie Sanders as reason to cast doubt on the electoral process in general.

‘Larger attack’?

David Kennedy, chief executive officer of information security consulting company TrustedSec, said the attacks referenced in the FBI alert appeared to be largely exploratory and not especially sophisticated. “It could be a precursor to a larger attack,” he added. Citing a state election board official, Yahoo News said the Illinois voter registration system was shut down for 10 days in late July after hackers downloaded personal data on up to 200,000 voters. State voter systems are often targeted by hackers, and 200,000 is a relatively small number compared to other recent incidents. An independent computer security researcher uncovered in December of last year a database on 191 million voters that was exposed on the open Internet due to an incorrect configuration. The Arizona attack was more limited and

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involved introducing malicious software into one state employee’s computer, said Matt Roberts, communications director for the Arizona secretary of state’s office. That office publicly reported a cyber incident in June after being contacted by the FBI, which led to it temporarily shutting down its election site to deal with the potential threat. Roberts said he was uncertain if the FBI advisory was in reference to that same June incident, during which investigators found no evidence of any data exfiltration. In that episode, the FBI told Arizona officials the

hackers were believed to be Russian and described it as an “eight out of 10” on a threat severity scale, Roberts said. Meanwhile, Illinois’ local election offices were told to change their passwords and add a random-code level of security. “After they’ve put in a password, they then have to punch in a code through a system that randomly generates codes,” election board lawyer Ken Menzel said. The hack was reportedly traced to a weakness in the State Board of Elections website. –Staff & Wire reports

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Women’s baseball HOF comes to Rockford VOICES OF THE

COMMUNITY The public is invited to join the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) Board of Directors, Winnebago County, the Rockford Park District, the Friends of Beyer Stadium, and City of Rockford for a historic announcement 6 p.m. Saturday at Beyer Stadium. The International Women’s Baseball Center, presently located in California, will relocate to a building across from Beyer Stadium (home of the Peaches). The facility will house the international headquarters of the IWBC, as well as educational, training, and museum facilities for girls and women’s baseball, with additional room for clinics. The mission of the International Women’s Baseball Center is to protect, preserve, and promote all aspects of women’s baseball, both on and off the field through inspiration and education. The organization strives to inspire the next generation of players by helping them realize their dreams, not only of participating in the sport, but also of passing on all they will learn and achieve for generations to come.

Significance of the Project “Obviously this project is very significant for our community,” said Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott H. Christiansen. “We have a rich history of both men’s and women’s baseball. How fitting is it that the IWBC wants to locate where the Peaches played their games. This is something else in our arsenal of uniqueness – that we will now have the International Center for Women’s Baseball located in the heart of the Midwest – in Rockford, Illinois!” Dr. Kat Williams, President of the Board of Directors of the International Women’s Baseball Center, feels that this move is an excellent opportunity for the IWBC. She noted that the organization is named the International Women’s Baseball Center because they not only preserve the history – the long history – of women’s baseball, but they also celebrate the present, and provide opportunities for the future of women in baseball. Education is part of that mission through the museum and the preservation of the stories and the artifacts. She went on to say that the central physical location is also very important. “This is not just about getting to play ball, it is about access to science and education, access to every aspect of baseball – giving women an opportunity to get involved and to experience what sports can do for them. “There are many different ways that a woman can be involved in baseball. Maybe they aren’t necessarily good players, but they

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might be a good statistician or a coach or a groundskeeper. There are lots of roles to play in the game of baseball, and this will give them access to those things”. “Rockford is a perfect location,” she added. “The Midwest has been a real focal point of baseball for decades and decades. It’s a place for girls and women to come together. The fact that the buildings are across from Beyer Stadium where the Peaches played is a definite plus.” She also feels that their organization will fit well into the broader growth and expansion of sports in Rockford. “The mission of the International Women’s Baseball Center goes hand in hand with that effort,” she concluded. Following the announcement, an informal gathering will be held with former and current ball players, umpires and mangers, members of the IWBC Board, and local officials and supporters. Also in attendance will be former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League players, including, Peach ballplayer Helen “Sis” Waddell (Wyatt), Peach batgirl Charlene O’Brien (Hawes), Maybelle Blair, and Shirley Burkovich, as well as, two stars of the film A League of Their Own – Tracy Reiner and Anne Ramsay. A special added attraction will be a 1947 Greyhound Bus, which will undergo a complete restoration in the coming months. –Winnebago County

Greek Fest returns to downtown

Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 108 N. 5th St., welcomes everyone to Greek Fest 2016, September 9-11. Friday night is ‘American Night’ with ‘Men of our Times’ performing from 7-10 p.m.. Beginning Saturday, September 10, visitors will enjoy Grecian music and watch the Hellenic Dancers of Sts. Constantine and Helen perform. Our ‘Agora’ (Greek Marketplace) will offer imported gift items, such as music CDs, cookbooks, jewelry, T-shirts, dresses, aprons, art pieces and beautiful icons. Bring the children along to take part in kids activities. Authentic Greek food like souvlakia(shishkabob, pastitso(layered beef & pasta with bechamel sauce), Grecian chicken, gyros, saganaki(flaming cheese),spinach & cheese pies(spanakopita),hot dogs and more! Our pastry tent is always popular offering baklava, kourambiethes(butter cookies with powdered sugar) breads and other pastries. Hot loukoumades(honey puffs) are a special treat as are baklava ice cream sundaes. Adults can enjoy a variety of beverages including Greek beer and wine at the Taverna. Sure to make you get up and join in the Greek dancing. We are also proud to share elements of our faith along with the beauty of our Byz-

antine iconography displayed in our church. Scheduled tours will be available Saturday and Sunday. –Rockford Greek Fest

Strick represents Rockford at Miss Illinois

Representing the Rockford area, Michaela Strick is competing for 2017 Miss Illinois USA in Bloomington during the 2016 Labor Day weekend. Michaela graduated from Rockford East High School class of 2012, attended Rock Valley College and will graduate Judson University in December 2016 with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science. She was a member of the Judson Softball Team for the past two years and Team Captain for the 2015/16 Judson Cheerleading Squad. Michaela recently accepted the head cheerleading coaching position at Lincoln Middle School. She is also involved with Transform Rockford and a volunteer at many local fundraisers, leads an exercise program for seniors and has appeared in local commercials. In conjunction with Miss Illinois USA she has design a T-shirt for sale with all proceeds benefiting Gigi’s Playhouse. Michaela competed for Miss Illinois in 2013 and in 2014 was crowned Miss Midwest Belleza Latina as well as Miss Congeniality and was named Miss Congeniality at the International Belleza Latina Pageant. –Staff

Lifescape Adult Day Program opens doors to older adults

Lifescape Community Services is proud to announce the opening of our new Adult Day Care. A ribbon cutting will take place today at 10 a.m. at the Heartland Community Church Building located at 1330 Alpine Road. Formally called “Bright Side Adult Day Service,” the new facility will be called “Lifescape Adult Day Program.” The program provides safe, therapeutic daytime care for seniors as well as adults with disabilities. The goal is to meet the needs of functionally impaired adults in a structured, supportive environment. Lifescape Adult Day Program provides nutrition, health, and social services along with therapeutic activities. “Lifescape’s mission is to provide services to the senior population and their caregivers,” said Lifescape Executive Director Mike Hughes. “The Adult Day Program is a great example of how we accomplish that mission.” –Staff Let us know what your organization is up to. Send your submission to contact@rockrivertimes.com.

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In Photos

Looking at the Fordham Dam gates. According to workers on the new pedestrian path on the Illinois Railway Bridge, the Rockford Fire Department has been performing river rescue drills on the Fordham Dam for a few days. Here they seem to be looking at one of the malfunctioning gates of the dam, which ComEd has let go unrepaired for months. Nothing new there. On the adjacent eastern shore, the dam portage docks that were to begin to be installed in July are on hold as city officials try to bring the Amerock/Ziock/Gorman complex to shore on the west side. Frank Schier

Dani and Paul Washa enjoyed their heady and unusual wedding in the brewing room at the Prairie Street Brewhouse on Saturday. They even were allowed to brew their own “I Do!” IPA, which was served at their reception (above). You can usually find Dani and Paul with their four-legged children on leashes at every Thursday’s “Dinner on the Dock” at Prairie Street Brewhouse. Frank Schier

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‘Thar Be Dragons Out Thar’: Yes, our own Rock River has dragons lurking in the current from the Sportscore I lagoon to the mouth of Spring Creek. These mythical beasts are not provided by The Game of Thrones, but some folks in the Ski Broncs social circles may have thought of this creative and decorative way to make old logs look like they are coming out of the water – every year. One actually does glow at night. Can you find it? Frank Schier (Below) Participants line the streets during last Sunday’s Third Annual Midtown Ethnic Parade and Festival. Jon McGinty

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‘He simply couldn’t bear the idea of 1 less smile in the world’

ene Wilder, whose wild curls and startling blue eyes brought a frantic air to roles in the movies “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Blazing Saddles,” died on Monday at the age of 83, his family said.

Wilder, whose best work included collaborations with director-writer Mel Brooks and actor-comedian Richard Pryor, died at his home in Stamford, Connecticut, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease, the family said in a statement. Wilder’s nephew, Jordan Walker-Pearlman, said the actor had chosen to keep his illness secret so that children who knew him as Willy Wonka would not equate the whimsical character with an adult disease. “The cause was complications from Alzheimer’s disease, with which he co-existed for the last three years,” Walker-Pearlman explained. “The choice to keep this private was his choice, in talking with us and making a decision as a family. We understand for all the emotional and physical challenges this situation presented we have been among the lucky ones – this illness-pirate, unlike in so many cases, never stole his ability to recognize those that were closest to him, nor took command of his central-gentle-life affirming core personality. It took enough, but not that. “The decision to wait until this time to disclose his condition wasn’t vanity, but more so that the countless young children that would smile or call out to him ‘there’s Willy Wonka,’ would not have to be then exposed to an adult referencing illness or trouble and causing delight to travel to worry, disappointment or confusion. He simply couldn’t bear the idea of one less smile in the world.” Wilder’s barely contained hysteria made him a go-to lead for Brooks, who cast him in

“Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein” and “The Producers” in the 1960s and ‘70s. “Gene Wilder - one of the truly great talents of our time. He blessed every film we did with his magic & he blessed me with his friendship,” Brooks said on Twitter. Besides his classic collaborations with Brooks, Wilder paired memorably with comedian Richard Pryor in hits “Silver Streak” and “Stir Crazy.” Wilder also was active in promoting ovarian cancer awareness and treatment after his wife, “Saturday Night Live” comedian Gilda Radner, whom he married in 1984, died of the disease in 1989. He helped found the Gilda Radner Ovarian Cancer Detection Center in Los Angeles and co-founded Gilda’s Club, a support organization that has branches throughout the United States. Born Jerome Silberman to Russian immigrants in Milwaukee, Wilder studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre in Bristol, England, and then studied method acting at the Actors Studio. A leading role in a play that also starred Anne Bancroft, who was dating her future husband Brooks, led to Wilder becoming a top member of Brooks’ stock company of crazies, some of whom branched out with Wilder into other film ventures. Wilder’s first movie role was a small part as a terrified undertaker who was abducted by Bonnie and Clyde in Arthur Penn’s 1967 film of the same name. The following year he was panic-stricken Leo Bloom to Zero Mostel’s conniving Max Bialystock in Brooks’ “The Producers,” picking up an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. While it initially got a tepid response, the movie with its over-the-top song “Springtime for Hitler,” went on to become a cult favorite and, years later with a different cast, a monster hit on Broadway. Wilder was a last-minute fill-in as the “Waco Kid” in Brooks’ “Blazing Saddles” in 1974, and

with Brooks wrote the screenplay for “Young Frankenstein” released later that year, also to big box office returns. The two were nominated for best screenplay Oscars, but lost to Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo for “The Godfather Part II.” With Brooks alumni Madeline Kahn and Marty Feldman, Wilder made his directorial debut with 1975’s “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ Smarter Brother,” and directed several other movies with uneven results. Wilder’s title role in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” earned him a Golden Globe nomination in 1971, and he was nominated again in that category in 1976 for “Silver Streak.” He won an Emmy in 2003 for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series for appearances on “Will and Grace.” Wilder’s memoir, “Kiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art,” was released in 2005 and he collaborated with oncologist Ste-

ven Piver on the book “Gilda’s Disease” in 1998. He was hospitalized in 1999 with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma but was said to be in complete remission in 2005. Wilder lived in Stamford in a house built in 1734 that he had shared with Radner, writing and painting watercolors with his wife Karen Boyer, whom he married in 1991. “He was 83 and passed holding our hands with the same tenderness and love he exhibited as long as I can remember,” said Walker-Pearlman. “As our hands clutched and he performed one last breath the music speaker, which was set to random, began to bare out one of his favorites: Ella Fitzgerald. There is a picture of he and Ella meeting at a London bistro some years ago that are among each our cherished possessions. She was singing ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow,’ as he was taken away.” –Wire & Staff reports

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War Dogs follows similar Phillips’ script By Thomas Simpson Contributor

irector Todd Phillips returns with another comedy about a couple of guys getting themselves into some trouble for our amusement, except the risks are much higher this time. His protagonists are arms dealers responsible for selling weapons and ammunition to the Pentagon increasing the stakes and presenting a very real danger. It may seem farcical but War Dogs is based on an incredible true story, even if the final product is greatly fictionalized. David Packouz (Miles Davis) is a dope smoking slacker working as a massage therapist to the disgustingly rich. He soon meets up with his childhood friend Efraim Diveroli (Jonah Hill) and he’s impressed with Efraim’s

business acumen. When David’s girlfriend Iz (Ana de Armas) falls pregnant, the temptation of wealth is too hard to resist and he finds himself joining Efraim’s business, AEY, who supply arms to the US Government. The money rolls in and all is well until the deals get bigger and with it the consequences. War Dogs presents a light hearted look at a very serious incident that raised important questions about how the US Government made arms deals. Philip’s omits much of the Pentagon’s involvement to concentrate on the two leads. He further explores the buddy tropes for which he’s known for, only this time there’s a darker edge to proceedings Hill’s portrayal of Efraim is diabolically superb portraying his as self-serving sleaze in a suit. He sells you on liking Efraim

but as the story unravels we see the real glimpses of his personality. Although this isn’t a straightforward comedy, there are traditional mechanisms at work in the script. David is the straight man to Hill for the comedic moments, shy and reserved, he’s also the moral figure to root for. He isn’t blameless in the unscrupulous dealings by any means but his humanity allows us to sympathise with him even if it is the suffering Iz we really feel for. The style and story are reminiscent of The Wolf Of Wall Street and The Big Short. All three films revolve around pernicious business dealings that resulted in horrible people getting rich at the expense of those further down the totem pole. War Dogs doesn’t reach the dramatic heights of its predeces-

sors failing to provide the same thrills and disgust. It might be based on a true story but it doesn’t stop the plot from being formulaic and predictable. War Dogs works best when Phillip’s plays on his comedic strengths. There is great scope within the story to explore the truth in more depth however it’s only highlighted in short bursts. There are a few laughs to be had but the third act ends with a whimper despite us following the lit fuse for so long. Slick and stylish, War Dogs is an entertaining glance at a serious subject. It’s a fun ride while it lasts but there’s no long lasting message or feeling once you’ve left the cinema. Thomas Simpson is a writer and filmmaker based in Glasgow, U.K. Find him on Twitter: @Simmy41.

3 new channels you don’t need cable to watch By Paula Hendrickson Contributor

emember back in 2009 when television broadcasters were required to stop transmitting analog signals and switch over to digital transmissions, and anyone without cable of satellite subscriptions— or newer TVs or DVRs with built-in digital tuners—suddenly needed digital converters so their antennas could receive local signals? (For a time the government even offered $40 vouchers to cover the costs of obtaining a digital converter box.) It was a confusing time for TV viewers. Sure, the government offered $40 vouchers to cover the costs of obtaining a digital converter box, but you had to apply to get one. Some people discovered they needed even stronger antennas to receive the weaker digital transmissions.

Despite all of the headaches it caused consumers when first implemented, the switch to digital broadcasting made it possible for broadcasters to transmit more than one channel at a time, via sub-channels, which has allowed local television stations the ability to offer more programming options on multiple channels. The result? More free, over-the-air channels than ever before. That provided people who’d never splurged on cable or satellite services more viewing options than just the major broadcast networks they were used to. Even today’s “cord cutters”—who have given up cable and satellite in favor of paid subscriptions to Netflix, Hulu and the like— can watch more free TV than just ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and TheCW. Channels like My Network TV and Bounce have aired locally quite a while thanks to sister stations WTVO and WQRF, respectively.

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Between the two stations, they’ve just added three more channels. WTVO is now broadcasting Laff, a mix of contemporary off-network sitcoms and movies, as well as Grit, a male-skewing blend of westerns and action movies, while WQRF is now bringing viewers Escape, a channel geared toward women. All three channels will air 24-hours a day, seven days a week. “Katz Broadcasting owns and operates Escape, Grit and Laff, and Bounce Media, the parent company of Bounce TV,” says Kelly Lattimer, vice president and general manager of WTVO and WQRF. “We were pleased to be able to provide Katz Broadcasting distribution for the networks via our digital sub-channels; thus offering a free over-the-air option for our local viewing community.” Local advertisers might be a little bit

disappointed because the new stations won’t be able to insert local ads into the new channels, but adding the channels wasn’t done to placate local advertisers. It was about offering more options to viewers. “[It] enables us to bring fresh content and more entertainment to the market,” Lattimer says.

Programming Notes

Bounce Rockford is channel 39.2; programming schedule at www.bounceTV.com Escape is channel 39.3; programming schedule at www.escapetv.com Grit is channel 17.4; programming schedule is at www.grittv.com Laff is channel 17.3; programming schedule at www.laff.com My Network TV is channel 17.2; programming schedule at mynetworktv.com

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ARTS & THEATER Ongoing Attractions The ARC - 1222 E. State St., Beadware Mondays 1-4 p.m.; Open Studio Wednesdays & Thursdays 1-4 p.m. The Art Box – 308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 815-758-0313. Artists’ Ensemble Theatre – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. Info: 815-394-5004. ArtSpace West Gallery – 1426 N. Main St. Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Info: 815-963-1894. Beloit Fine Arts Incubator – 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Gallery hours: Mon.,10 a.m.-2 p.m. ; Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat.,10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 608-3224250. 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: 815-519-6492. Fireside Dinner Theatre - 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI. (800) 477-9505 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. Main Street Players of Boone County – Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com. Monroe Arts Center – 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 608-325-5700. NIU Art Museum – Northern Illinois University, Altgeld, 116, DeKalb. David C. Olson Photography Studio – 7801 E. State St., inside Clock Tower Resort. Wildlife and nature imagery. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday. Free. Info: 815-873-1777. Pec Playhouse Theatre – 314 Main St., Pecatonica fo: 815-239-1210 or pecplay-

house.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. Stage Coach Theater - 126 S. 5th St., DeKalb. Tickets and information at stagecoachers. com or 815-758-1940. 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. 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. 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.

Auditions Casting Call - Actors needed for new avant garde play, Song of the Universe. Rehearsing Thursday evenings, and Sept 26, 28, 29. Shows 7 p.m. Sept 30 & Oct 1. Venue: Theatre of Forgotten Dreams. Auditions: Aug 25, 26, 27. Contact: David Stocker by call or text at 815-519-7599 or send resume to originsofmusic@gmail.com Dracula: the Radio Manuscript auditions Directed by: John Van Nest. Main Street Players of Boone County will be auditioning for “Dracula: The Radio Manuscript”, this year’s annual fundraiser. Auditions will be held for 7 men, 3 women, with some flexibility. Audition Date: September 11, 5-7 p.m. Audition Date: September 12, 7-9 p.m. Performance Date: October 28, 2016. All auditions are held at the Belvidere Community Building Complex, 111 W. First Street, in Belvidere.

Ongoing Performances Singin’ in the Rain at The Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson, WI runs through September 4. Seven shows weekly Wednesday through Sunday. All tickets include dining. Tickets and menu

information available at firesidetheatre. com or at 800-477-9505. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike - Artists’ Ensemble Theater kicks off its new season September 9 with the 2013 Tony Award winning comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang. Vanya and Sonia live a quiet life in Bucks County Pennsylvania. But then their sister movie star Masha arrives with her young protege, Spike and old resentments boil up. Soon they are awash in voodoo prophesies from their housekeeper, and fights over Snow White party costumes. Rockford natives Margaret Raether, Alex J. Smith and Maya Hopkins play Sonia, Spike and the neighbor Nina respectively. Elgin resident Susan Anderson play Cassandra the housekeeper and Chicago actors Mark Ulrich and Laurie Carter Rose play Vanya and Masha. The production is directed by AE artistic director Richard Raether. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike performs in the intimate Cheek Theatre at Rockford University September 9-25. Performances are on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Thursday tickets are $19. All other performances are $30, $28 for seniors, and $10 for students. Purchase tickets at artistsensemble.org or call the box office at 815-394-5004. This production is recommended for high school age and up. Artists’ Ensemble is an Equity professional theater performing in residence at Rockford University.

MUSIC Ongoing Events Open Stage at Mandalay Lounge - Monday-Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. 200 North Church Street.

Friday, September 2 Trinadora - US Roots at Verdi Club, 782 N Madison St. 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 3 Big Daddy Woo Woo - The Loose Screw, 45 Church St., German Valley. Trinadora - Trinadora presents their US Roots program at Nmt Drink, 2233 S. Perryville Rd., from 7-10 p.m. Free admission Prime Time Live Band - Shooters at Don Carter Lanes, 4007 E. State St. 9 p.m.–1 a.m. Free admission.

Friday, September 9 Trinadora - US Roots at Pig Minds Brewery, 4080 Steele Dr., Machesney Park. 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 10 Big Daddy Woo Woo - That Place on Palmyra, 628 Palmyra Rd., Dixon. Rebel Soul - Busters Bar and Grill, 7113 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover. Harpo’s Revue - Rock-A-Bago Hall, 4304 W. State St. 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Sunday, September 11 Dance - VFW, 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park, across from Sunrise Restaurant.7

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p.m. Admission is $7.

Saturday, September 17 Denny Diamond & The Jewels - “Beautiful Noise” A Neil Diamond Tribute. 7:30 p.m. at Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. 815-338-5300. Tickets are $28-38. Trinadora - Trinadora’s Celtic Frolic at Mulligan’s Half-Way to St. Patrick’s Day Party, 2212 N Main St. 2-5 p.m. Free Admission Trinadora - Trinadora’s Latin Link at Taste of Mexico, The Victory Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, 7003 N. Alpine Rd, Loves Park. 7-8 p.m. Admission $5. Details: facebook.com/events/644478322368681/

Friday, September 23 Prime Time Live Band - Big Al’s Bar at Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Rd. 9 p.m.–1 a.m. Free admission.

Saturday, September 24 Trinadora Rocks - Line Dance Party at Betty’s Western Wear, 6202 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park. 7-9 p.m. Suggested donation $5.

Sunday, September 25 Trinadora - Roy Orbison’s Ring at Concerts On The Creek, 4500 Spring Creek Road. Free-Will Offering. Special endof-the-season concert featuring Barb City Stompers Dixieland music and Roy Orbison’s music by the Trinadora Rocks band. Free ice cream provided by Spring Creek Church.

Saturday, October 1 Prime Time Live Band - Green House Bar & Grill/Garden Hotel, 200 Dearborn Ave., South Beloit. 8:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. Free admission.

Friday, October 7 Prime Time Live Band - Shooters East / Cherry Bowl, 7171 Cherryvale North Blvd. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free admission.

Tuesday, October 11 Denny Diamond & The Jewels - “Beautiful Noise” A Neil Diamond Tribute. Noon Lunch and Performance at Sam’s Ristorante, 6075 E. Riverside Blvd. 815-8939202. Tickets are $38.

Saturday, October 15 Prime Time Live Band - Shooters North / Forest Hills Lanes, 7742 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park. 9 p.m.–1 a.m. Free admission.

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.

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Vibe Calendar Beckman Mill - Mill, museum and gift shop open for guided tours every Sat. and Sun. from 1-4 from May-October. Call 608-7511551 for more info. Admission by donation. Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $8 for ages 13 & older, $7 for ages 3-12, free for children younger than 4 and members; additional fee for traveling exhibits. 815-965-3433. Camp Grant Museum - 1004 Samuelson Road. Open Tues-Fri 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Sun 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Closed Mondays. Military Camp from 1918 to 1948 in Rockford. Group Special hours available & tour with lecture. Restaurant on premises, make a day of it. Check out website & Facebook Camp Grant Museum. 815-395-0679 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. Celebrating 100 Years of Booker Washington Community Center exhibit will be on display every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. until September. Bring your family to view this amazing exhibit and relive its unique history. This exhibit is perfect for students. Grace Performing Arts Center - The Grace Performing Arts Center (Home of Festival 56), will host a weekly Friday evening board-gaming night, starting on Friday, August 26, from 7-9:30 p.m.(ish). This is a free event and families are welcome (but be aware that the lobby bar will be open for cash beverage—beer, wine, and sodas—and snack service). Featured game for the evening will be Sushi Go! (an easy-to-learn card passing game appropriate for ages 8 and up), but a good selection of designer board games will also available; attendees are welcome to bring their own games as well. The Grace Performing Arts Center is located at 316 S. Main Street in Princeton. Healing Pathways Cancer Resource Center – 3921 East State St., Rockford. Classes in yoga, strength training, Qigong, and support groups. 815-977-4123 or healingpathwayscrc.org. 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. 815-969-1999. Midway Village – 6799 Guilford Road. Open Tuesday-Friday (May-August) 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Monday. 815-397-9112. Narcotics Anonymous - Call the 24-hour local Helpline for specific locations/ times in Rockford and northern Illinois, including Beloit, WI, or to speak with a recovering addict. 815-964-5959. rragsna.org. NAR-ANON Family Group - For Family and Friends of addicts. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at One Spirit Center, 1801 Charles St. For more information

call 815-668-6983 or visit nar-anon.org. 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. 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: 815-987-8800 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; 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. 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. Salvage Too, Rockford’s ReUse Center Opening Thursdays and Fridays from 11 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. Recycling - Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Recycling Centers. 9 a.m.-noon every Saturday. 815-637-1343 Rockford Friends & Newcomers - Rockford Friends & Newcomers is a social organization that welcomes both long-time residents and newcomers who want to meet other people through social events for couples and singles. This club is a spinoff of the Rockford Area Civic Newcomers Club which was founded in 1931 by J Steward and George Wise and was the first newcomers club in the nation. Activities & events include: Book Club, Movies & Dinner, Designing Women , Mug Morning, Golf Scrabble, Happy Fun Day, Special Events, Hand & Foot Cards, TGIF, Lunch Bunch, Wilderness Walkers. You are invited to join us for Mug Morn every first Tuesday of the month at: Mary’s Market, 2636 McFarland Road, from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information e-mail rckfriends@yahoo.com. Community Grief Support - “Spouse Partner Loss” takes place on Mondays, 9/12/2016 - 10/24/2016, from 3-5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital Janesville (3400 E. Racine St, Janesville WI). A series for those grieving the loss of a spouse/partner, exploring the unique issues specific to this type of loss. This group is intended for adults, and prior registration is required. A minimum number must be registered for the group to take place. Attendance at all sessions is highly recommended. Please contact Home Health United-Hospice at 877-356-4514 or RUsherwood@hhuvns. org to register or for more information. A complete listing of our grief support offerings can be found on our website. Care ‘n Share self-help cancer support group - Care ‘n Share self-help cancer support group for anyone (age 18+) affected by cancer. Second and fourth Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Riverside Community Church, 6816 N. Second St., Machesney Park (just north of Windsor Rd.). For more information, call Valerie

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Saturday, September 3 Kids’ Identification and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) event - A free Kids’ Identification and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) event will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Discovery Center Museum located at 711 N. Main Street. Safety seat inspections will take place in the parking lot, while kids’ ID cards will be processed inside. A touch-a-truck exhibit will allow kids to climb aboard a Highway Emergency Lane Patrol (H.E.L.P.) truck, get behind the wheel of a 26-ton Illinois Tollway snowplow and check out a Rockford Fire Department fire truck. In addition, K.I.S.S. event participants will be offered half-price admission to the museum. To participate, parents, grandparents and caregivers should bring child safety seats, the children who will be using the seats and the vehicle in which the child safety seats will be installed. Information on recalls and recall detection, correct positioning, correct sizing to protect the child most effectively, plus additional safety information and resources will be offered. Parents and caregivers will also have the opportunity to obtain ID cards created for children age 3 and older. Specially trained professionals take photographs and fingerprints of children 3 and older and gather vital information to include on two personal identification cards – one for home and one for a wallet or purse – that parents and caregivers can reference in an emergency. Neither Illinois State Police nor the Illinois Tollway keeps this information in a database. Once the ID card is issued to the guardian, the information is deleted. A Night of Exploring the Milky Way - The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will host a night of exploring the Milky Way, at the Doug Firebaugh Observatory, Park Hills Golf Course, 2892 W. Stephenson St, at 8 p.m. The staff at the observatory will lead an introduction and observing session of celestial objects visible in September. Among the objects that you can expect to see (weather permitting) are the planets Mars and Saturn, major constellations, double stars, star clusters, and planetary nebulae. Event is open to all ages. In case of inclement weather, the event will still be held, but with a modified program in the observatory. For information visit nwilaudubon.org.

Tuesday, September 6 Program on Birds at Hog Island - The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society monthly membership meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ at 1010 Park Blvd. in Freeport. The meetings are open to the pubic with no entrance free. Start the evening with a delicious potluck meal. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will provide beverages. After the meal, there will be a short business meeting with announcements. The program will follow at approximately 7:15 pm. Our program for the evening will be presented by Juliet D’Souza to discuss her recent experience at Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine.

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Vibe Calendar Wednesday, September 7 Wildlife Wednesday - The monthly program “Wildlife Wednesday,” hosted by The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society, will take place from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St. The program is geared for children 2-7 years old. The theme will be “Butterflies and Moths”, and there will be story time followed by an activity. For information, visit nwilaudubon.org.

Saturday, September 10 14th Annual Durand Biker Bash & Chili Shoot-Out - This year will be our 14th annual Durand Biker Bash & Chili Shoot Out that will benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research. We will have the event on the square in downtown Durand. There will be a Chili Shoot out, a bike show, music, shopping vendors and food vendors. Admission is free. Chili tasting is free. Bike Show is free. Music/entertainment is also free. This event is to raise much needed funds for research, but also to raise much needed awareness to the disorder and began as a small gathering when a local bar owner wanted to help a young lady that was impacted by Juvenile Diabetes. The first event began with approximately 50 bikes in attendance has grown over the years, thanks to our local community members. Please join us to help fight this childhood disease. Harvesting Seeds is for All Ages - Program is part of Natural Land Institute’s Fall Prairie Harvest Day at Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 West Rockton Road, in Rockton. Fall Prairie Harvest Day starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. This FREE community service opportunity is great for all ages of individuals, families, scout groups, 4H clubs, home-school groups, church and corporate groups. Seeds that are collected will be sorted, dried, stored over winter, and used for seeding prairies in the spring at Nygren Wetland Preserve. This a fun learning opportunity for anyone interested in native wildflowers and grasses. Participants will learn how to identify the plants, how to pull seeds from them and why they are important for a healthy wildlife habitat. Participants can start at any time between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Recommended participation time is two or more hours. Sturdy shoes, long sleeves, and pants are recommended. Water and light snacks will be provided. Registration is requested by Friday, September 9, 2016. For more information and to register Call 815/964-6666 or email: info@naturalland.org. Operation Healthy U - The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford will host Operation Healthy U, a health and wellness event for all ages, co-sponsored by Crusader Community Health. The event will be held from 9:30-noon at the University of Illinois Rockford, 1601 Parkview Avenue. The free event will feature a variety of interactive and information health and wellness booths. For more information, contact Cynthia Hall at cyhall1@uic.edu or 815.395.5920. 9/11 Heroes Commemoration Celebration - A Commemoration Celebration will be held from 3-6 p.m. at The Castle at 501

Prospect in Beloit. The program will spotlight and honor the service of the Police, Fire, Medical and Military members here in our community. The Youth Unite will host a family-centered event with historic and educational emphasis commemorating and honoring individuals for their service. The program will include patriotic music and sing-alongs with multi-media presentations and a live orchestra accompaniment. All service personnel and families admitted free. More info at thecastlebeloit.com. Eighth Annual Byron Area Rock River Sweep - The Eighth Annual Byron Area Rock River Sweep will be held from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Check in will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the park on River Road across from the Byron Forest Preserve entrance. Volunteers are needed on foot or in boats to clean up our local section the Rock River. This year we are targeting the section from Byron down to the confluence of the Leaf River. Boaters, paddlers, river land owners, scout groups, service organizations and individuals are needed to help pick up trash as well as sort the recyclable items from the trash. Students can earn community service hours by helping out. This year, the Byron Forest Preserve will be providing a limited number of canoes for use in the effort. Free shuttle service will be provided from the landing at the Leaf River confluence back to Byron. All participants are asked to check in at the park on River Road, where they will be assigned to a section of the river to focus on. Those with motorized boats can then proceed to the boat landings to cover their section. Those on foot will walk or drive to areas accessible from shore. Trash and recyclables will be returned to the park on River Road, to be sorted and brought to the recycling facility on German Church Road. Gloves, trash bags, bug spray, snacks and water will be available. Participants are encouraged to wear long sleeves, long pants, and old shoes, and to bring a reusable water bottle to the event to reduce waste. Autumn Fest - Mark your calendars and plan to attend the St. Paul “Autumn Fest”! This fun family event will take place at St. Paul Church of Epleyanna, located at 8800 E. Eplyanna Rd. in Davis, from 4-7:00 p.m. There will be FREE Food, Games, Prizes, Bounce House with Obstacle Course, Cake Walk, Petting Zoo, and Face Painting. Also performing live will be Christian singer, songwriter, and worship leader, Matt Hoffland. For more information please visit his website at: matthoffland. com. Be sure to bring your whole family for a refreshing evening of good old Christian FUN!! For more information contact Pastor Scott at (815) 865-5314 or by email at:office@stpaulchurch-davis.org Monarch Butterfly Release - Meet some live monarch butterflies at 1 p.m. during Amazing Monarchs! Janie Grillo is coming to the Midwest Museum of Natural History to share the wonderful world of monarch butterflies. Grillo will discuss the lifecycle of the beloved monarch, and teach us why these butterflies are important to our ecosystem. Learn about monarch migration, and participate in a live monarch release! This program is one you won’t want to

miss. Members: $5, Non-members: $10, Admission to the Museum for the rest of the day is included in the program fee. The Museum’s mission is to encourage our community’s appreciation of natural history using shared experiences through collections, exhibits, and education. Check out the program calendar at mmnh.org to learn more about upcoming events. The Midwest Museum of Natural History is located at 425 W. State Street, in Sycamore. Dog Walk to benefit Pet Therapy - Please join us with your pooch for a one-mile walk through beautiful downtown Rockton, Illinois! Event will take place at Settlers Park at 200 East Hawick, in Rockton. The dog walk portion will go from 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. The link for pre-registration is mellanydogwalk.eventbrite.com. This year will be our 4th Annual Dog Walk to benefit Pet Therapy at Mercy Health Rockford (formerly Rockford Memorial Hospital). Mellany McDuffa was a longtime employee of the hospital. After her death from ovarian cancer in 2012, a memorial fund was established in her name to fund the pet therapy program. This year our theme will be “Dogs at the Disco!”. We welcome you and your dog to dress up in your best 70’s flare, Steve Shannon from 97-WZOK will be our DJ and we will be having a costume contest and dance contest and a pet/owner look alike contest in addition to our usual walk. We’ll have raffles, prizes, and treats and water for the dogs and their humans, and all dogs attending will receive a coupon for a free puppy cone from DairyHaus Ice Cream in Rockton! People without dogs are also welcome, of course! This year we will be donating some of the money raised at the walk to the Pet Peace of Mind program at Mercy Hospice Care. This program provides pet care services for patients who are unable to care for their pets’ current and future needs. That same day after the walk from 1pm-4pm, you can take your dog to the Rockton pool (located just three blocks from Settlers Park) for the annual dog swim! Bring some extra cash if your dog wants to take a dip, it’s a separate event and the dogs have a great time! The Rock River Valley Blood Mobile will also be at the walk from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. so you can donate blood if you wish. So many cancer patients need to receive blood and blood products during their chemotherapy treatments. We are proud to support this organization. You may pre-register to donate blood at rrvbc. org. For more information or to donate prizes, contact mmvick2@aol.com. Field Trip to Sand Bluff Bird Observatory The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will host a field trip to Sand Bluff Bird Observatory from 7 a.m.-noon. The visit to the banding station will occur during the historical peak fall migration, so if the weather is favorable, lots of birds should be captured and banded. The group will have an opportunity to walk the nets with volunteers as well as witness the banding process and learn all about the species being banded. Attendees should meet at the Staples parking lot, 1722-1724 South West Ave., Freeport, by 7 a.m. for carpooling. Call Mary at 815-938-3204

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Monday, September 12 Team NAMI USA Golf Scramble - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Northern Illinois will be holding an Olympics themed golf scramble to raise money for their outreach fund. These funds assist us in giving free education, support, and advocacy to those that are impacted by mental illness. These funds also aid us in our mission of stamping out the stigma placed on those that are struggling. You may assist us by simply golfing at $135.00 a person or by sponsoring a golf hole: Bronze - $50, Silver - $100, and Gold - $150. Any sponsors will be acknowledged as a sign of appreciation on the golf course, our website, and in our newsletter. Scramble will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Rd. Those interested should contact NAMI at 815-963-2470 or naminorthernillinois@gmail.com; or visit their website at Naminorthernillinois.org.

Thursday, September 15 MELD On the Rock - Rockford MELD is hosting their 3rd Annual MELD On the Rock from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Prairie Street Brew House, 200 Prairie St. Event will be held rain or shine. Meld On the Rock is a fun evening for casual dining and enjoying some great music by 3 Good Men. Evening includes: Dinner, 50/50 Cash Raffle, A chance to win a “ROCK and Setting” donated by Mincemoyer Jewelry, an optional Specialty Beer Tasting and Vote for your favorite Beer with chance to win a prize. Ticket price is $20 a person or Table of 8 for $150 in advance or $25 a person at the door. Purchase tickets at: Mincemoyer Jewelry, 6585 Lexus Dr.; First Northern Credit Union, 104 N. Show Place Dr.; 5th 3rd Bank locations, 3936 W Riverside Blvd. and 3154 McFarland Rd.; or make reservations online at rockfordmeld. org. All proceeds from MELD On the Rock will benefit MELD programs for young families in our community. For more information call MELD at 815963-6353 x10.

Friday, September 16 Winnebago County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Fall Conference Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will present its annual seminar, “Starting the Conversation: Understanding Diversity to Build Trust, an interactive workshop on cultural competency, led by LaDonna Wattley, LCSW. Wattley will provide tools needed to examine biases and confront cultural myths. Barriers to building rapport will be addressed. Attendees will be given tips on how to work with those from different backgrounds. For more information and to register, visit WinnebagoCountyCasa.org. PDC’s and 4.25 CEU’s available. Event will take place at Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road, from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per person which includes lunch.

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• Memorial Hall • Boy Scouts Office (McFarland Rd) • These City Halls: Loves Park, Rockford, Machesney Park, Belvidere, Cherry Valley, Roscoe Contact Paul, 815.871.3801 Saturday, September 17

Autumn on the Prairie - The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands Preserve presents its annual Autumn On the Prairie festival from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The day’s activities include 40 steward guided tours of prairie and savannas, bison, educational exhibits, butterfly hikes, self–guided prairie plant exploration hikes and rides through the prairie. Additional activities include local artists at work, a children’s tent, and a live raptor display. This event is free and open to the public. Oliver’s will be on site with food and beverages for purchase. This event is held rain or shine. The preserve is located 3 miles northwest of Franklin Grove, at 2075 S Lowden Road. Directional signs will be posted. Franklin Grove is two hours west of Chicago. To learn more visit nature.org/illinoisEvents or nachusagrasslands.org Rock Swap - The Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society are hosting their annual Rock Swap from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The public is invited to come look at, buy, sell, or swap rocks, minerals, fossils, and jewelry at the Odd Fellows Hall 6219 Forest Hills Rd. Rockford, IL. Stop by and see some amazing rocks, minerals, and fossils from around the world. You can buy from several regional vendors and local club members, show off and sell rocks of your own, or even swap rocks with other rock-hounds. Everyone is welcome to come and look at everything displayed, ask questions and learn about the collections. If you are interested in joining the Rock River Gem and Mineral society, they will have membership information available at the show. There is no admission fee and it is open to the public. Questions, or for more information email rrvgms@gmail. com or find us on Facebook.

Tuesday, September 20 Ladies Night Out - Ladies Night Out is coming to Grace Lutheran Church, 343 Grand Ave. in Loves Park, for an evening of food, fun and learning! The event will be hosted by Upper Cervical Care Center – Rockford and will feature for four presentations: “Three Health Tips NOT to Follow” by Dr. Hannah

Orem, a live kitchen demonstration by Chef Diana Kramer, “Essential Oils for Abundant Health” by Wellness Coach Lauria Johnson, and learn how to make easy, personable greeting cards with Christine Schmidt and Mary Flynn. No charge for attendance, but RSVP is required at 815-398-4500.

Thursday, September 22 Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease - The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease makes planning for the future more important than ever. Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease is an interactive program where you will have a chance to learn about important legal and financial issues to consider, how to put plans in place, and how to access legal and financial resources near you. Event takes place from 6-8 p.m. at Dorion Gray Wealth Management, 2602 IL RT 176, Crystal Lake.

Saturday, September 24 Willow Glen Farm Open House - Willow Glen Farm will once again open their barn doors to the public from 10 a.m.4 p.m. Come out and meet our herd of 40+ alpacas. Feel how soft their fiber is. Maybe you’ll even get to hear them hum! We will have alpaca items for sale - from rugs to socks to teddy bears. And natural and naturally dyed yarn. No admission fee and we’re just a few minutes from Edwards Apple Orchard at 21000 Leroy Center Rd. 7th Annual Fall Harvest Festival - Designed to celebrate the fruits of their labor, Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery has set noon-6 p.m. for their Annual Harvest Festival. The event will take place at the vineyard, 4746 North Ford Road, Galena, with a full day of family friendly activities. The Fever River String Band will provide live music all afternoon as the perfect backdrop to wine tastings and vineyard tours, horse-drawn wagon rides and much more. Selected area artists in many diverse genres will also be showing and selling their wares. Unique food options are being made available by Holliberri Icelandics (lamb) and the Galena Elks Club. Highlighting the day is the festival’s grape stomp which draws a multitude of contestants of all ages and some very creative grape stomping techniques. Professional bag piper Bill Spivey of Apple River, Illinois, will also be providing a very distinctive accompaniment to the contest fun. Pre-registration for the grape stomp begins at 1 p.m., with the stomp scheduled for 2 p.m. Participation fee is $5 for adults; children stomp for free. Open invitations are always extended to previous winners of the stomp for defending their title. Prizes will be awarded. Admission to the general event is free. Vineyard tours are $7.50. The event also features wine tastings all day and a keepsake glass for an added fee. For more information, visit www.galenacellars.com.

Sunday, September 25 Willow Glen Farm Open House - Willow

Glen Farm will once again open their barn doors to the public from 10 a.m.4 p.m. Come out and meet our herd of 40+ alpacas. Feel how soft their fiber is. Maybe you’ll even get to hear them hum! We will have alpaca items for sale - from rugs to socks to teddy bears. And natural and naturally dyed yarn. No admission fee and we’re just a few minutes from Edwards Apple Orchard at 21000 Leroy Center Rd.

Thursday, September 29 Ethnic Heritage Museum Fundraiser - The Ethnic Heritage Museum will be hosting its “Celebrate Our Heritage” Fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. at Tebala Shrine Center. Tickets are $50 for Adults, $25 for Students and $15 for Children, or $400 for a reserved table of 8. We will be celebrating a path from the past with music, dancing and a spotlight on the growth of Rockford with the African-American, Hispanic, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian, and Polish pioneers who were the first to ford the Rock River.

Thursday, October 6 Sinnissippi Quilters Show - Sinnissippi Quilters’ October Speaker is Kim Schaefer. Kim is well known for her colorful applique quilts. She will have a lecture and trunk show. 1 p.m. – Quilt As Desired & Trunk Show, 7 p.m. – From A Small Town Girl to Designer & Show. Show takes place at Bethesda Covenant Church, 2010 E. State Street. Cost is $10, but free to members.

Sunday, October 16 Chicago Baseball Day - David Junction United Methodist Church (Pastor Keith Kelsey-Powell), 201 E. Chicago Ave. in Davis Junction, will be hosting a family day at Davis Community Park, 101 Lincoln Avenue, Davis Junction. We’re looking for a mixture of all ages who would like to participate in an afternoon of Old Chicago Baseball (Softball). NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY... just a day of fun. Watch for more details, menu, etc.

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Commentary

More than just ‘monologuing’ needed

By Rich Miller Capitol Fax

ov. Bruce Rauner said last week that he has never spoken with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel or any legislators about a much-anticipated proposal to toughen penalties for gun crimes. “I’ve not discussed that issue with the mayor myself,” he said, adding, “Frankly, I’m talking with legislators all the time. They have not brought that issue up with me.” Rauner was referring to legislation currently being drafted by state Sen. Kwame Raoul, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Mike Zalewski, D-Riverside, to increase penalties for people who are busted with guns who aren’t legally authorized to possess them because of, for instance, prior felony convictions. Emanuel and his various police chiefs have demanded such a law for years because far too many violent criminals are getting out of prison too quickly and are then committing more crimes. But a push to pass a bill stalled out a couple of years ago after members of the Legislative Black Caucus demanded that the General Assembly first roll back some other legal punishments. Every year, legislators jack up penalties for crimes, often because their local news

outlets make a big deal about a local criminal act. And every year more people who could be living productive lives are instead trapped even longer in the criminal justice system. The pendulum had simply moved too far in one direction and African-American legislators wanted to push it back the other way. Not to mention that the original enhanced penalty bill would have cost the state millions of dollars it didn’t have. Rauner came into office promising to reduce the state’s prison population by 25 percent, so his goal dovetailed nicely with Black Caucus demands for reduced punishments on nonviolent offenses. But with gun violence spiking way up in Chicago, why isn’t Rauner working with legislators and the mayor to find a solution? Raoul and Zalewski both confirmed that they hadn’t spoken with Rauner about their proposal. “Technically he is right,” Raoul said about the governor’s statement. But, he said, “I insisted that the Chicago Police Department keep (the governor’s) public safety director apprised, and they/we have. We have not drafted the legislation yet, so there have not been multiple meetings, but his director of

public safety did receive a briefing on the concept a couple of months ago.” Other legislators said privately that there was no need to bring Rauner directly into the talks yet because no legislative language has emerged. They’re still working out the finer points with stakeholders, including the National Rifle Association, which is supportive in general but reportedly has some issues with some minor details, like, for instance, making sure medical marijuana patients are exempted from any enhanced gun penalties. Zalewski said that, while he hadn’t yet spoken directly to Rauner, he believes passing such a law “makes sense” in the context of the governor’s advocacy for criminal justice reforms. Rauner, Zalewski said, will need to give legislators political cover for passing the bills necessary to meet his goal of lowering the prison population by a quarter. There is a real fear for some legislators of being tagged as “soft on crime,” so upping penalties on bad guys could balance out votes for reducing penalties for others. And still others said the governor’s claims that he talks with legislators “all the time” don’t quite provide the complete picture. “He

‘calls’ occasionally,” said one legislator. “But then he just talks. There’s no back and forth. He just talks. And then he says, ‘Look forward to talking again’ and hangs up. That’s not talking. That’s monologuing.” Anyway, last week Rauner held a Chicago press conference with some of the most liberal Democratic members of the House and Senate to sign a large pile of criminal justice reform bills into law. The signing ceremony was unusual because Rauner has typically approved those types of bills on a late Friday afternoon without even so much as a press release. In the past, it seemed as if he didn’t want to needlessly alienate his conservative Republican base by too publicly attaching himself to that sort of legislation. But with a general election coming up, Rauner appears to be attaching himself to issues that independents and Democrats prefer. Hopefully soon the governor can help craft a final agreement to address the other side of this criminal justice coin. Yes, it will cost more money and it won’t help him keep his promise to reduce the prison population, but the hard reality is some people just need to be locked behind bars for longer than they are now.

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By Jonathan M. Metzl

Guns in Trump’s America

The Conversation

onald Trump’s new outreach to “minority voters” is already showing signs of strain. Soon after the shooting death of Nykea Aldridge, cousin of basketball star Dwyane Wade, Trump sent a controversial tweet, saying, “Dwyane Wade’s cousin was just shot and killed walking her baby in Chicago. Just what I have been saying. African-Americans will VOTE TRUMP!” Trump’s missive drew widespread condemnation for its opportunism and insensitivity, particularly in the context of Chicago. Shootings in the city surged more than 88 percent in the first three months of 2016 alone. The furor that ensued after the tweet raised an important question: How would Trump’s gun policies affect life for communities of color in cities like Chicago? Prior to running for president, Trump supported banning assault rifles, requiring waiting periods on gun purchases, regulating gun sales to persons on terrorism watch lists, limiting guns in classrooms and a host of other gun violence prevention strategies. Now, however, the New York real estate developer positions himself as the defender of even the most extreme gun rights as part of his broader transition to a guardian of law and order. “I alone can fix it,” he told a national audience in his Republican National Convention acceptance speech, casting himself as the candidate of law and order. In the aftermath of the Orlando shooting, he made far-reaching statements that patrons should bring loaded guns with them into nightclubs. His claims prompted even the National Rifle Association, a group that endorsed Trump, to respond saying that the candidate defied common sense. According to an interview with a far-right French magazine, Trump now carries a weapon with him at all times. He also named a vice presidential nominee, Mike Pence, who repeatedly voted to block liability lawsuits against gun manufacturers and boasts an A rating from the NRA. As a gun violence researcher, I believe epidemic rates of American gun injury and death would get even worse if the positions Trump now claims to support are translated into national policies. For instance, in sharp contrast to positions outlined by Hillary Clinton and vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine, Trump promises to eliminate most gun and ammunition

regulations. This includes regulations that monitor sales of the assault-style rifles that have been used in practically every recent mass shooting, and in recent killings of police officers. These popular, military-grade rifles, which were subjected to federal ban until 2004, are the weapons of choice for criminals and terrorists seeking mass casualty. The firearms are capable of accurately firing many rounds of ammunition in short bursts. For these reasons, many states and cities such as Chicago regulate their sale and use. Yet under a Trump administration, such regulations could be in jeopardy. Trump’s website states, “the government has no business dictating what types of firearms good, honest people are allowed to own.“ It is unclear exactly how he would enforce such restrictions on states or come up with a standard of “good honest people,” and particularly so without the use of background checks. Trump also supports a so-called national right-to-carry permit that allows gun owners to conceal and carry anywhere in the United States. This position could effectively make it illegal for cities like Chicago, or states like Illinois, to pass their own laws regulating guns. He also advocates for expansion of controversial “stand-your-ground” laws, and minimizes the rights of states to revoke gun

permits. So too, the Trump campaign rejects expansion of the federal background check system. This, despite the fact that most Americans – as many as 92 percent in a recent CNN poll – support requiring criminal background checks on all gun sales. Data also suggest that states where background checks are required have half the gun-related gun suicide, domestic violence, trafficking and violence against the police as states that do not. One study by the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Policy and Research found the murder rate in Missouri jumped 14 percent after the repeal of a state law that required anyone purchasing a handgun to obtain a permit showing they had passed a background check. Trump also supports the elimination of all gun-free zones. “I will get rid of gun-free zones on schools,” he said at a campaign rally earlier this year. His position would end long-held and often successful efforts to limit firearms in places like schools and classrooms, military bases, airports and even inside the RNC convention. For instance, advocacy groups that track classroom gun violence report that gun-free zones have been highly effective in minimizing gun homicides on college campuses. Perhaps most important, Trump’s promises to appoint Supreme Court justices who will

assure that these policies become the law of the land for generations to come. Indeed, Trump released a list of staunchly pro-gun potential Supreme Court nominees as a sign of his commitment to upholding the Second Amendment while speaking at the recent NRA convention. If brought to reality, Trump’s positions would worsen a state of affairs in which the U.S. has by far the most privately owned guns and the highest rates of gun violence among developed nations. Gun proliferation and increasingly lax gun laws would undermine his newly found commitments to promoting safety, law and order for the people of Chicago and elsewhere. Research consistently shows that more guns lead to more death, and particularly so among communities that Trump now says he aims to protect, such as African-Americans, people who live in “inner cities,” people with mental illness and even the police. More broadly, Trump’s Twitter misstep and series of related comments raise questions about the candidate’s commitment to actually improving the lives of communities of color. Rather than offering solutions that might stem the epidemic of gun violence, the policies he supports could make life markedly more dangerous for everyone.

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Your Horoscope By Denise Guzzardo

This Week: Mercury went retrograde yesterday and remains in that space until September 22. We all know the drill. Back up your computer, check and double check voicemail and emails, flights and reservations. Take plenty of time to get from point A to point B and watch out for fender benders. Mercury influences travel and communication. However; not all bad things arrive with Mercury retrograde. Many times items that you’ve tried to sell with no bites, such as houses and cars, will have the right buyer arrive to enjoy what you’ve outgrown. So utilize this time frame to your advantage and be cautious of the little frustrations along the way. Enjoy! Aries (March 21 to April 19) — You may be feeling a little more fearful than normal this week and for good reason. However; we cannot allow fear to imprison us. Go within and figure out where this is coming from then move on. It takes a lot of courage to take a risk, especially with affairs of the heart. The timing is right to allow new opportunities to arrive. Trust that the universe will watch over you, Aries. Taurus (April 20 to May 20)— As the week starts out, you’ll find the focus is on family matters. The health or emotional welfare of another could weigh heavily on your mind. Try not to immerse yourself in this too deeply, a solution to a long-standing problem will arrive shortly. Self-employed or self-contracted work opportunities are on the forefront at this time, keep an open mind. A loved one blinded by a manipulating individual will finally see the light, Taurus. Gemini (May 21 to June 20) — You’re in the limelight this week, as all eyes are on you. Travel is indicated and powerful connections align upon your arrival. The powers that be hold you in high regard and you will be compensated for your efforts during this lunar cycle. Romance heats up once you return. An Aries, Leo or Sagittarius is focused on your affection, Gemini. Cancer (June 21 to July 22) — Be very cautious with your tongue at this time. You may not be able to tell the difference between a friend or enemy now. Personal matters need to stay private, the more you ramble on about the affairs of others the more you will dig your own grave in the end. Everyone has their own journey to make in life, and not everyone can follow your examples. See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil, Cancer. Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) — Unfortunate news may arrive this week regarding the health or welfare of another. Open your doors to those that may need emotional support and clear your schedule to lend a helping hand. Anything that needs to be done will fall into place at a later time. You will feel emotionally fulfilled with your random acts of kindness. By week’s end a

pleasant surprise arrives. What comes around goes around, Leo. Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) — Creative images arrive during your sleep state and early morning hours. You may want to keep a pen and paper next to your bed so you can write down the information you receive while it’s fresh in your mind’s eye at this time. Your intuition is very strong now, and it can benefit you as well as your loved ones in the months to come. A dark-haired woman has some valuable information for you. Keep your eyes and ears open, Virgo. Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) — Unexpected news arrives that creates a shock wave through your system this week. In the long run, this allows you the opportunity to grow and consider the feelings of others. Because of your hectic schedule you have become easily agitated with others, then you’ve wondered why friends and family have been avoiding you. Arrive at gatherings this week with an open heart and mind and leave your sword at home, Libra. Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) — Your intuition is right on target this week, this is the perfect time to make your move. Financial aspects are moving in the right direction, all you need to do is arrive. Your friends and family are networking on your behalf. Make sure that you are acknowledging their support. Clarity arrives in the romantic sector now, don’t wait for the other shoe to drop, Scorpio. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) — A sense of relief arrives this week in the form of a

financial blessing, as well as emotional growth. You are drawing to you a “family” of eclectic individuals that understand your unusual taste and humor. For the first time in a long time you understand how well you fit in instead of feeling like the misfit. Growth and development arrives within your career sector as well, Sag. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) — You’ve been in a fog with worry the last few months and now it begins to clear. Slowly but surely you are getting through your things-to-do list and feeling as though you’re on top of the game. Take some time away from home and work and allow yourself to relax. Your mental health and well-being is top priority this week, Capricorn. Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) — You may feel as though you have to prepare for battles this week, choose them carefully and think through your strategy. Do not allow this to consume you, cut to the quick and move on. Midweek brings unexpected blessings regarding finances or a legal matter. You can finally put these matters to rest, Aquarius. Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) — An individual from your past will arrive at this time providing you with clarity with a long-standing problem. Once you have all of the missing puzzle pieces in place it is easier to see the big picture in the grand scheme of things. Self-employed or self-contracted work is indicated as well as financially lucrative. Be patient, finances are improving, Pisces. For an extended astrological forecast or psychic consultation, contact Denise at 815-398-3983.

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Government Notices n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CISCO SWITCHES RFP NO.: 816-IT-100 Proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Monday, September 19, 2016 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Proposals will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused. Proposal forms may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall, or at http://www.rockfordil.gov/finance/ central-services/purchasing.aspx Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the RFP, and the RFP number. Each vendor shall submit with their proposal the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any proposal which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities. 6329R TRRT 8/31 n n n REQUEST FOR INFORMATION VENDING MACHINE SERVICE RFI NO.: 916-HR-102 Requests for information will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all information received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused. Bid documents may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall, or at http://www.rockfordil.gov/ finance/central-services/purchasing.aspx Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number. Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities. 6353R TRRT 8/31

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 Nail Salon business in said County and State under the name of Venus Naiils at the following post office addresses: 1153 Stony Creek Way, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real

full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rosa Venosa P. Rogel, 815-847-0441 SIGNED: Rosa Venosa P. Rogel 8/10/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 6283R TRRT 8/31 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Painting business; interior, exterior, residential, commercial business in said County and State under the name of A-Standard Improve & Repair at the following post office addresses: 2009 Jamestown Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Daniel Woelffer, 815-721-0707 SIGNED: Daniel Woelffer 8/10/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 6284R TRRT 8/31 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 foreclosure cleanouts, lawn care, landscaping, general contracting business in said County and State under the name of Oceanside Clean Outs at the following post office addresses: 536 Lawn Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bridget Humphrey, 815-979-8293 SIGNED: Bridget Humphrey 8/12/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 6286R TRRT 8/31 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1 Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM J. ISSEL, JR., et al Defendant 15 CH 01038 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on September 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: LOT TWENTY-THREE (23) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF VALLEY VIEW FARMS BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE S. W. QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 47 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SIT-

UATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO WILLIAM J. ISSEL AND JODI L. ISSEL BY WARRANTY DEED FROM JOAN A. EMMONS DOCUMENT DATED AUGUST 26, 2004 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 INSTRUMENT NUMBER 0460375 IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM PERRY D. AND MARY E. BENNETT AND PRUDENCE BENNETT TO JOAN A EMMONS, DATED OCTOBER 1, 1981, FILED OCTOBER 1, 1981 UNDER INSTRUMENT NUMBER 81-20-0421, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7173 WHEATLAND TERRACE, CHERRY VALLEY, IL 61016 Property Index No. 16-02352-009. 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 14-15-12767. 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. 14-15-12767 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 01038 TJSC#: 36-6167 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. I696774 P6263R TRRT 8/31 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. ANNE M. HALL AKA ANNE MARIE HALL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; OLD ORCHARD CONDOMINIUMS; Defendants, 16 CH 123 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, September 22, 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: Unit 11-2 of Old Orchard Condominiums as delineated on a Survey of certain lots or parts thereof as designated upon Old Orchard Business Park Plat No. 2, being a Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 25 and being a part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 26, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principle Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 43 of Plats on Page 57 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, and certain lots or parts thereof as designated upon Plat No. 3 of Orchard Park, being a Replat of Lot 5 of Plat No. 2 of Orchard Park and being a Subdivision of part of the East Half (1/2) of Section 26, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 45 of Plats on Page 36 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, which Survey is attached as Exhibit “B” to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois as Document No. 3105264 as amended from time to time, together with its undivided percentage interest in said parcel (excepting from said parcel all the property and space comprising all the units thereof as defined and set forth in said Declaration

and Survey); situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 1092 Tebala Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61108. P.I.N. 12-26-481-018. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, 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. 16-000825 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I701373 P6264R TRRT 8/31 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 Fishing lure manufacturing and component sales business in said County and State under the name of Hummer Fishing at the following post office addresses: 775 Salem St., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Eric Hummer SIGNED: Eric Hummer 8/19/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 6316R TRRT 9/7 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 Automotive Repair business in said County and State under the name of Dina’s Tire & Oil Change at the following post office addresses: 2602 17th St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mireya Prado SIGNED: Mireya Prado 8/19/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 6317R TRRT 9/7 n n n General Auto Parts, LLC 715 Kennon Rd. Rockford, IL 61109 NOTICE OF MECHANIC’S LIEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 26, 2016 at 8:00 a.m., a sale will be held at General Auto Parts, LLC., 715 Kennon Rd., Rockford, Illinois, 61109, to sell the following article to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such article for labor, services, skill or material expended upon and/or for storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following designated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice: Year: 2008 Make: Chevy Model: Tahoe VIN #: 1GNFK13078J123622 Amount owed: $4,954.00 Name: Carie & Donna Woods Company: Spring Leaf Financial Services 6320R TRRT 9/7

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DANIEL T. ZIMMERMAN Deceased. NO. 16-P-383 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of: DANIEL T. ZIMMERMAN. Letters of Office – Co-Administrators Appointed were issued on August 17, 2016 to: LEIGHA CREVISTON, 8595 Freeport Rd., Durand, IL 61024 -and- MATTHEW BARNETT, 150 Brandywine Dr., Poplar Grove, IL 61065, Legal Representatives/ Co-Administrators of the Estate. The Attorney for the Estate is: DENNIS L. LEAHY, One Court Place #203, Rockford, IL 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 1, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, as amended; whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Probate Clerk’s office of the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s Legal Represenatives, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representatives or to the attorney for the estate within ten (10) days after being filed. DATED: August 31, 2016 ESTATE OF DANIEL T. ZIMMERMAN, deceased BY: LEIGHA CREVISTON –AND– MATTHEW BARNETT, Co-Administrators DENNIS L. LEAHY Attorney for the Estate One Court Place #203 Rockford, IL 61101 815-964-9600 Fax: 815-964-9620 Email: attyleahy@yahoo.com 6321R TRRT 9/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. BRANDON M. REID AKA BRANDON REID; STEPHANIE R REID; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 387 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, October 6, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT TWENTY-FOUR (24) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF OLSON PARK SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 5 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITU-

ATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1716 Gladys Drive, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115. P.I.N. 08-20-379-018. 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. F16030313 I702463 P6328R TRRT 9/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE PRIMESTAR-H FUND I TRUST Plaintiff, -v.SCOTT I. COUNTS AKA SCOTT COUNTS, TWYLA M. COUNTS AKA TWYLA COUNTS, DONNA M. BOSS AKA DONNA BOSS, LAURA A. EPSTEIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC Defendant 15 CH 198 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 11, 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 68 AND THE NORTHWESTERLY 1/2 OF LOT 67 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 2 OF COLLINS SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 7 AND 12 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF GAYTON FARM, THE PLAT OF WHICH RESUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 23 OF PLATS ON PAGE 141 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 438 COLLINS DRIVE, South Beloit, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-07376-013. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $71,091.94. 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, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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 the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www. fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14100190. 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. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@ fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14100190 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 3802 Case Number: 15 CH 198 TJSC#: 36-8769 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. S6330R TRRT 9/14

The Rock River Times | RockRiverTimes.com | August 31-September 6, 2016 | n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES LUTHER LEESEBERG Deceased, CASE NO. 16 P 0000327 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CHARLES LUTHER LEESEBERG, Letters of Office were issued on July 25, 2016, to PAUL J. MEYER, c/o 4615 East State Street, Suite 101, Rockford, IL, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is BARTON L. HENBEST, 4615 East State Street, Suite 101, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 20, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: August 9, 2016 BARTON L. HENBEST Name: BARTON L. HENBEST ARDC Number: 6194684 Attorney for Estate Address: 4615 East State Street, Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone: (815) 226-3411 6281R TRRT 8/31 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a cleaning service business in said County and State under the name of Forest City Cleaners at the following post office addresses: 3312 Carolina Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jacquelyn Breson, Nicole Breson SIGNED: Jacquelyn Breson 8/23/16 SIGNED: Nicole Breson 8/23/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 6319R TRRT 9/7 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 DANIEL P. SCHOLZ, Deceased. NO. 2016 P 362 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of DANIEL P. SCHOLZ. Letters of Office were issued on August 8, 2016 to GEORGIANNE SCHOLZ, 6019 Boxwood Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61114, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is John M. Nelson, 1318 E. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 20, 2017, 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 Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, IL 61101 or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate’s legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. GEORGIANNE SCHOLZ, Executor This document was prepared by: John M. Nelson Attorney for the Estate 1318 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone 815-964-8800 6270R TRRT 8/31 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: MITZI LYNN DIVERDI, Deceased. 2016 P 301 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MITZI LYNN DIVERDI. Letters of Office were issued on August 12, 2016 to SHELLY HOOD, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Douglas Miller, Crosby Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 17, 2017 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/ Douglas Miller Douglas Miller Attorney for Administrator Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Douglas Miller 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 6271R TRRT 8/31 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: ROBERT ESTERLUND Deceased. CASE NO. 2016 P 314 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Robert Esterlund. Letters of Office were issued on August 8, 2016 to Sharon Halbreiter who is the Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy F. Horning, 3400 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Claims against the estate may

be filed on or before March 1, 2017 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. On August 8, 2016, an Order admitting the Will to Probate and Appointing Sharon Halbreiter as Executor was entered. Any unknown heirs of Robert Esterlund shall have 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate to file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses in open court or other evidence as provided under 755 ILCS 5/6-21. Any unknown heir of Robert Esterlund shall have six (6) months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate to file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under 755 ILCS 5/8-1. Dated: August 11, 2016 Sharon Halbreiter, Executor of the Estate of Robert Esterlund. Prepared by: Timothy F. Horning (#973) MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 North Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 636-9300 6272R TRRT 8/31 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Barbershop/Salon business in said County and State under the name of Cross Cuts at the following post office addresses: 3708 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kenneth Gordon, 815-633-9963 SIGNED: Kenneth Gordon 8/10/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 6285R TRRT 8/31 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 GRACE EVETTE DARLEEN BRICK, Minor’s Current Name GAIL Y. BRICK Name of Parent/Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on October 5, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 426, I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Grace Evette Darleen Brick, a minor, to the name of Evette Grace Darleen Brick, The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford, Illinois Grace Evette Darleen Brick, a minor, by,

/s/ Gail Y. Brick CORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the 6276R TRRT 8/31 said suit has been commenced n n n in the Circuit Court of Winnebago STATE OF ILLINOIS County, by the said Plaintiff, against COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO you and other Defendants, praying SS for the foreclosure of a certain STATE OF ILLINOIS mortgage concerning the premIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ises described as follows, to-wit: 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Part of Block Sixteen COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO (16) as designated upon In the Matter of the Estate of: the Plat of Alpine SubdiviSTEVEN R. SWANSON, sion, part of the Northwest Deceased. Quarter (1/4) of Section 20, Case No.: 2016-P-343 Township 44 North, Range CLAIM NOTICE 2 East of the Third Principal NOTICE is given of the death Meridian, which Plat is reof Steven R. Swanson, who died corded in Book 19 of Plats on July 4, 2016. Letters of Office on page 45 in the Office of were issued on July 26, 2016, to the Recorder of Deeds of Barbara J. Swanson, 7512 Trask Winnebago County, Illinois, Bridge Rd., Rockford, IL 61101, bounded as follows, to-wit: who is the legal representative Beginning at a point in the of the estate. The attorney for the East line of said block, 165 estate is Franklin J. Eubank, Jr., feet South of the Northeast 126 N. Church Street, Rockford, corner of said block; thence IL 61101. South, along said East Claims against the estate may line 85 feet; thence West, be filed on or before February 27, parallel with the North line 2017, that date being at least six of said block, 145 feet to (6) months from the date of first the West line of said block; publication, or within three (3) thence North along the months from the date of mailing West line of said block; 85 or delivery of Notice to creditors, feet; thence East, parallel if mailing or delivery is required by with the North line of said Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate block, 145 feet to the place Act, 1975 as amended, whichever of beginning, in Winnebago date is later. Any claim not filed by County, Illinois; situated in the requisite date stated above the County of Winnebago shall be barred. and State of Illinois. Claims against the estate may COMMON ADDRESS: 918 be filed in the office of the Winneba- Mayfair Place, Rockford, Illinois go County Circuit Clerk-Probate 61107 Division at the Winnebago County PROPERTY CODE: 164B 387 Courthouse, 400 West State Street, P.I.N. NUMBER: 12-20-153Rockford, IL 61101 or with the 007 estate legal representative, or both. And for other relief; that SumCopies of claims filed with the mons was duly issued out of the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Divi- said Court against you as provided sion, must be mailed or delivered by law, and that the suit is now to the estate legal representative pending. and to his/her attorney within ten NOW, THEREFORE, unless (10) days after it has been filed. you, the said above-named DeDated: August 10, 2016 fendants, file your Answer to the BY: /s/ Barbara Swanson Complaint of said suit or otherwise Barbara J. Swanson, make your appearance therein, Estate representative in the Office of the Clerk of the Franklin J. Eubank, Jr. Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Attorney at Law Winnebago County Courthouse in 126 N. Church Street the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or Rockford, IL 61101-1002 before the 19th day of September, Telephone: (815) 961-9668 2016, default may be entered in E-mail: attorneyeubank@ accordance with the prayer of ameritech.net said Complaint. Attorney for estate representative THOMAS A. KLEIN, 6277R TRRT 8/31 Clerk of the Circuit Court, n n n 17th Judicial Circuit, NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE Winnebago County, Illinois FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PREPARED BY: PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE Yashekia T. Simpkins ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM (ARDC #6307014) OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT 100 Park Avenue COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO P.O. Box 1389 COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY Rockford, IL 61105-1389 INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL Phone: 815-490-4900 BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Fax: 815-490-4901 STATE OF ILLINOIS ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 6278R TRRT 8/31 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT n n n COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO STATE OF ILLINOIS ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Plaintiff, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT v. COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO JULIE L. DAVY a/k/a IN PROBATE JULIE DAVY; In the Matter of the Estate of ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF JOHN G. BOURIL, REVENUE; Deceased. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY – No. 16-P-323 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONUNKNOWN OWNERS; WILL AND CLAIMS UNKNOWN TENANTS; NOTICE is given of the death UNKNOWN SPOUSES; of John G. Bouril. Letters of Office UNKNOWN HEIRS and were issued on August 1, 2016, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, to Jacqueline Rudolph, who is Defendants. the legal representative of the Case No.: 2016 CH 625 estate. The attorney for the estate NOTICE TO UNKNOWN is Attorney Charles G. Popp, P.C., OWNERS; UNKNOWN 215 South State Street, Belvidere, TENANTS; UNKNOWN Illinois. SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS Claims against the estate may AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS be filed on or before March 1, FOR PUBLICATION 2017, that date being at least six The requisite Affidavit having (6) months from the date of first been duly filed in my office, publication, or within three (3) NOTICE is hereby given you, UN- months from the date of mailing KNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN or delivery of Notice to creditors, TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; if mailing or delivery is required by UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRE- 755 ILCS 5/18-3, whichever date Date: 8-10-16

is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the WINNEBAGO County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the WINNEBAGO County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: August 9, 2016 Charles G. Popp, P.C. Attorney for Estate 215 South State Street Belvidere, IL 61008 815-544-3130 6279R TRRT 8/31 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: NIKOLETA D. LIVAS, Deceased. CASE NO. 16-P-283 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of NIKOLETA D. LIVAS. Letters of Office were issued on the 29th day of July, 2016 to SOFIA VOULGARIS, 7201 West Ridge Lane, Cherry Valley, IL 61016, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, of Hampilos & Langley, Ltd., 308 West State Street, Suite 210, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 17, 2017, 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 legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to their attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: 8/9/2016 /s/ Sofia Voulgaris Sofia Voulgaris George P. Hamilos – ARDC #6210622 HAMPILOS & LANGLEY, LTD. 308 West State Street, Suite 210 Rockford, Illinois 61101 Telephone: 815-962-0044 Fax: 815-962-6250 georgehamp@aol.com 6280R TRRT 8/31 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RANDALL L. ESPY, Deceased. Case No. 16 P 380 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RANDALL L. ESPY. Letters of Office were issued on August 17, 2016 to WILLIAM L. ESPY, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 28, 2017, 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 th eWinnebago County Courthouse, 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 days after it has been filed. DATED: August 25, 2016. /s/ David L. Davitt David L. Davitt David L. Davitt #6206402 Attorney for Estate 4023 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 229-5333 6331R TRRT 9/14 n n n Midwest Self Storage 1401 Windsor Rd. Loves Park, IL PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of intent to sell or dispose of abandoned and unclaimed property. Midwest Self Storage 1401 Windsor Rd. Loves Park, IL will sell or dispose of on September 17th, 2016 at 9:00am, the following property. Units: 17 - Ed Truhlar, 54 - Naomi Brandenburg, 140 - Kristina Dunn, 153 - Patricia Wilburn, 180 - Joanne Corey, 181 - Eileen Neuman, 192 - Brittney Lewis, 211 - Scott Ruggles, 221 - Robert Adami, 251 - Adam Peterson, 313 - Tanya Ainley, 328 - Savannah Hensley, 332 - Kimberly Jones. Sale will be held at Midwest Self Storage, 1401 Windsor Rd. Loves Park, IL. (815) 633-2333. 6337R TRRT 9/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF DORIS R. DUNN 16 P 369 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of DORIS R. DUNN. Letters of Office were issued on August 22, 2016 to JOHANNA KOSLOFSKI, 4761 Bluestem Road, Roscoe, Illinois 61073, who is the legal executrix of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JACK R. COOK, JR. 113 West Main Street, Rockton, Illinois 61072. Date of death was July 13, 2016. Notice is given to unknown heirs whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition that an order was entered by the court on August 22, 2016 appointing said executrix. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 14, 2017, 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 deliv-

ered to the estate legal executrix and to the attorney within ten (10) days after filing. DATED: August 30 , 2016 /s/ JOHANNA KOSLOFSKI, Petitioner 6357R TRRT 9/14 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 LOIS A. RIES, deceased No. 16-P-367 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LOIS A. RIES, of Rockford, Illinois on July 17, 2016. Letters of office were issued on August 9, 2016, to JAMES E. RIES and JOSEPH D. RIES, 3224 N. Boone School Road, Caledonia, IL 61011, as independent co-executors, 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 February 24, 2017, 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: August 15, 2016. JAMES E. RIES and JOSEPH D. RIES Independent Co-Executors Lois Cannell Ramon Tobin & Ramon Attorneys for Petitioners 530 South State Street; Suite 200 Belvidere, IL 61008-3711 (815) 544-0316 6297R TRRT 9/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TATIANA CHUJKO, Deceased. NO. 16 P 401 Notice is given to creditors of the death of TATIANA CHUJKO. Letters of Office were issued on September 12, 2016 to MARK CHUJKO, as Executor, whose attorney is SASHA S. JONIC. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Winnebago County, 404 W. State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both on or before, March 20, 2017. 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 representative’s attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Date: August 31, 2016, Rockford, Illinois Attorney Sasha S. Jonic ARDC#: 6203224 4615 E. State Street, Suite 101 Rockford, IL 61108 815.226.3461 6336R TRRT 9/14

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MARK ROCKWELL, et al Defendant 16 CH 00194 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 11, 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: THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK THIRTEEN (13) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTH PARK EAST THIRD SUBDIVISION PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 23 OF PLATS, PAGE 98 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ALSO THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE VACATED FIFTH STREET LYING WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO LOT FOUR (4); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1001 KINGSLEY DRIVE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-31-402017 (139D079A). 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 foreclo-

sure 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 14-16-02039. 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. 14-16-02039 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00194 TJSC#: 36-6172 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. I697541 P6322R TRRT 9/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.TRACY L. BENNEY, et al Defendant 16 CH 00069 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 6, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 11, 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 TWELVE (12) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF S.B. LETT’S RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS ONE (1), TWO (2), THREE (3), FOUR (4), FIVE (5), SIX (6) AND SEVEN (7) OF BLOCK THIRTY (30), HARLEM PARK SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH RESUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS ON PAGE 7 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. ALSO, ALL OF THAT PART OF LOT ELEVEN (11) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF S.B. LETT’S RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS ONE (1), TWO (2), THREE(3), FOUR (4), FIVE (5), SIX (6) AND SEVEN (7) OF BLOCK THIRTY (30), HARLEM PARK SUB-

DIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH RESUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS ON PAGE 7 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH IS BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT ELEVEN (11), PROCEEDING SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT ELEVEN (11), TWENTY-ONE AND ONE-TENTH (21.1) FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT ELEVEN (11) TWO AND ONE-HALF INCHES TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT ELEVEN (11) TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT ELEVEN (11) AND THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1832 CLINTON STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-13-253014 (193A513). 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 14-15-14904. 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. 14-15-14904 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00069 TJSC#: 36-8753 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. I700608 P6323R TRRT 9/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.NATASHA PEARSON, et al Defendant 15 CH 00678 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 6, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 11, 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-FIVE (25) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF LARSON 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 14 OF PLATS ON PAGE 235 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 723

GLENDALE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-30-404023 (174D095). 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 14-15-11633. 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. 14-15-11633 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00678 TJSC#: 36-8754

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. I700749 P6324R TRRT 9/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-1, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 Plaintiff, -v.EARL ANDERSEN A/K/A EARL JOHN ANDERSEN A/K/A EARL J. ANDERSEN, et al Defendant 15 CH 00600 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 11, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on September 27, 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 THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF MILLVIEW HEIGHTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 31 OF PLATS OF PAGE 48 IN RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2073 S. BEND ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-25102-002. 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 14-15-09463. 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. 14-15-09463 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00600 TJSC#: 36-10255 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. I702189 P6325R TRRT 9/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. ZACHARY M. PERCELL AKA ZACHARY PERCELL; JOHN P. PERCELL, JR. AKA JOHN PERCELL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 622 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, October 6, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT TWENTY (20) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BOHLIN AND JOHNSON’S HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 16, OF PLATS ON PAGE 37 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 18141816 Rural Street, Rockford, Illinois 61107. P.I.N. 11-24-252-023. 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. F15060012 I702440 P6326R TRRT 9/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ROCKFORD BELL CREDIT UNION; Plaintiff, vs. CUSTODIO GARCIA; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; CITY OF ROCKFORD; TENANTS AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 1112 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, October 6, 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 4 IN BLOCK 5 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF GLENNY AND UPSON’S SUBDIVISION BEING A PART OF THE N.E. 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 44 N.R. 1 E. OF THE 3RD P.M. THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 3 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 1620 N. Horsman Street, Rockford, IL 61101. P.I.N. 11-15-278-017. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Elisa J. Whitman at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, Illinois 61114. (815) 316-8540. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I702452 P6327R TRRT 9/14

The Rock River Times | RockRiverTimes.com | August 31-September 6, 2016 | n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.CONSTANCE L. MOLSBERRY A/K/A CONSTANCE L. RODGERS, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendant 13 CH 1246 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 30, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 3, 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: THE EAST FORTY THREE AND EIGHT TENTHS (43.8) FEET OF LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MANNING SUBDIVISION, PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS ON PAGE IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE WEST LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT FIVE (5); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1420 SHERMAN AVENUE, Rockford, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-15309-005. 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 9671. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@ pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 9671 Case Number: 13 CH 1246 TJSC#: 36-8284 I698980 P6289R TRRT 9/7 n n n 14-023818 F2 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WANDA S. KNOWLTON, DECEASED; PAUL KNOWLTON; DAVID KNOWLTON; NATHAN KNOWLTON; ANITA KNOWLTON; ERIK K. JACOBS, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WANDA S. KNOWLTON, DECEASED Defendants, 15 CH 43 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, September 29, 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 Three (3) in Block Twenty-Five (25) as designated upon the Plat of Kinsey’s Little Farms, a Subdivision of part of the West Half (1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 1, and of part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 2, all in Township 43 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of Which Subdivision is recorded in Book 13 of Plats on Page 46 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 3309 Collins Street, Rockford, IL 61109.

P.I.N. 15-02-480-012. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 14-023818 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I701970 P6290R TRRT 9/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-R1; Plaintiff, vs. ROLAND F. ARREGUIN; GREAT SENECA FINANCIAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROLAND F. ARREGUIN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 157 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, September 29, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE (149) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SCARDA SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST 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 22 OF PLATS ON PAGE 32 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1411 Barton Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61103. P.I.N. 11-11-256-024. 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. WA5-0004 I701972 P6291R TRRT 9/7

n n n 15-032103 F2 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. JAMES KANE; JULIE BRAINER; CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Defendants, 15 CH 217 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Five (5) in Block Twenty (20) as designated upon the plat of Churchill Place, a subdivision of a part of the East Half (1/2) of Section 25, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of which is recorded in Book 5 of Plats on Page 22 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 919 18th Street, Rockford, IL 61104. P.I.N. 11-25-409-011. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-032103 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I701973 P6292R TRRT 9/7 n n n 16-016332 F2 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT L. JOGERST; DIANE M. JOGERST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 1102 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, September 29, 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 11 in Block 2 as designated upon the Plat of Union Park Subdivision, the

Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 10 of Plats on page 14 in the Recorder’s Office, in Winnebago County, Illinois. Commonly known as 2132 10th Street, Rockford, IL 61104. P.I.N. 11-36-302-004. 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. 16-016332 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I701974 P6293R TRRT 9/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BMO HARRIS BANK NA FORMERLY KNOWN AS HARRIS NA AS ASSIGNEE OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, AS RECEIVER FOR AMCORE BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. JANIE M. KOHLER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 246 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, September 29, 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 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. Commonly known as 1919 Sauber, Rockford, IL 61103. P.I.N. 11-11-326-028-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified

funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Angela C. Wikgren at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa, 330 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611. 312-828-9600. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I701977 P6294R TRRT 9/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BYRON BANK, Plaintiff, v. STEVEN DALE BRACKEN; MITZI J. CHAPPELL, as Executor of the Estate of BETTY S. BRACKEN; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No.: 2016 CH 66 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Yashekia T. Simpkins, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, Tel. (815) 490-4942. B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 1973 Will James Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109. C. The legal description of the real estate is: Lot Forty-eight (48) as designated upon the Plat of James Country Homes Sixth Addition, being a Subdivision of part of the Sections 23 and 24, Township 43 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 26 of Plats on Page 110 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and approximately 990 square feet. E. The time and place of sale will be September 15, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois. F. The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. G. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession. H. The property will not be

available for inspection. I. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of subject premises. J. 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). Date: August 16, 2016 BYRON BANK, Plaintiff By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP By: Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 6295R TRRT 9/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY HOLCOMB STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES T. DOUGLAS, CRAIG SOCKWELL, STAFF ON SITE OF ILLINOIS, INC., An Illinois Corporation, CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, LLC, a Wisconsin Limited Liability Company, and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendant(s). CASE NO. 2016 CH 646 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: Lot Fourteen (14) as designated upon the Plat of Alpine Business Park Subdivision, in part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 8, Township 43 North, Range 2, East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 32 of Plats on Page 256 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 3457 Merchandise Drive, Rockford, IL 61109 (P.I.N. 16-08-126-014) Mortgage were recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds on August 12, 2013 in Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document Number 20131032485. And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, in the Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 10th day of October, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Dated at Rockford, Illinois August 16, 2016. /S/Thomas A. Klein

Winnebago County Circuit Clerk PREPARED BY: BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP BY: JAMES E. STEVENS (#3128256) Attorney at Law 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com 6296R TRRT 9/7 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a rental property business in said County and State under the name of Loden Kay Properties at the following post office addresses: 3922 Candice Lynn Dr., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Loren Gayden SIGNED: Loren Gayden 8/22/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 6310R TRRT 9/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF Melissa Thorson-Hanson Current Name Case No. 16 MR 826 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on October 20, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., in Room #412, Melissa Thorson-Hanson, will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Melissa Jettie Thorson-Hanson to the name of Melissa Jettie Grayson. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. /s/ Melissa Thorson-Hanson Date: 8/25/16 6332R TRRT 9/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF Blanche Francine Jones Current Name Case No. 13 MR 288 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on October 26, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., Blanche Francine Jones, will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Blanche Francine Jones to the name of Blanche Francine Neblock. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. /s/ Blanche Francine Jones 6334R TRRT 9/14 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 Spiritual-Marketing business in said County and State under the name of Spiritual Places & More at the following post office addresses: 4457 Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jerri Lynn Cole, 779-537-4257 SIGNED: Jerri Lynn Cole 8/30/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 6358R TRRT 9/14

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n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KATHY SUDDARTH, Deceased. CASE NO. 2016-P-94 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of KATHY SUDDARTH. Letters of Office were issued on August 25, 2016, to RUSSELL SUDDARTH, 1506 Muldoon Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61103, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Peter A. Savitski, 838 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 1, 2017, 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, 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: August 25, 2016 RUSSELL SUDDARTH Administrator Attorney Peter A. Savitski ARDC No. 2463741 838 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 963-0370 pas-law@sbcglobal.net 6338R TRRT 9/14 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THOMAS DULA and MELODY DULA, Petitioners, vs. ALEXZANDER JACOB PERSINGER, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, a Duly Licensed Child Welfare Agency, Respondents. CASE NO: 16 AD 142 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 8th day of August, 2016, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the second floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 29th day of September, 2016 at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 25th day of August, 2016. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 2425 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 6339R TRRT 9/14 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THOMAS DULA and MELODY DULA, Petitioners, vs. ASHTON BLAKE PERSINGER,

ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, a Duly Licensed Child Welfare Agency, Respondents. CASE NO: 16 AD 143 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 8th day of August, 2016, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the second floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 29th day of September, 2016 at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered. Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 25th day of August, 2016. Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 2425 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 6340R TRRT 9/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RUTH D. YENCSIK, Deceased. CASE NO. 2016-P-384 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RUTH D. YENCSIK. Letters of Office were issued on August 19, 2016, to CONSTANCE ANN EVANS, 1619 Notre Dame, Rockford, Illinois 61103, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Peter A. Savitski, 838 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 1, 2017, 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, 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: August 25, 2016 CONSTANCE ANN EVANS Executor Attorney Peter A. Savitski ARDC No. 2463741 838 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 963-0370 pas-law@sbcglobal.net 6341R TRRT 9/14 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 Premier Design Build & Supply at the following post office addresses: 3587 Thyme Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or

transacting such business are as follows: Neil Kasicki SIGNED: Neil Kasicki 8/29/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 6342R TRRT 9/14 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 online boutique business in said County and State under the name of ABR Boutique at the following post office addresses: 2324 Winfield Ct., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Annie Rabczak SIGNED: Annie Rabczak 8/29/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 6344R TRRT 9/14 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 Music group, band or musicians who play shows and put out records business in said County and State under the name of The Last Vegas at the following post office addresses: 6951 Academy Trl., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Adam Arling SIGNED: Adam Arling 8/2/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of August, A.D. 2016. Notary Public My Commission Expires Nov. 8, 2016 6345R TRRT 9/14 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 Beauty and Hair Supply/ Salon business in said County and State under the name of D7 Hair Heaven at the following post office addresses: 1203 Ashland Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Keshia Downing, 815-319-1385; Sultaana Muhammad SIGNED: Keshia Downing 8/22/16 SIGNED: Sultaana Muhammad 8/22/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 6346R TRRT 9/14 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 real estate buy-sell-rent business in said County and State under the name of RSG Real Estate at the following post office addresses: 1048 Ashdown Pl., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Robert Lockwood; Patricia Lockwood SIGNED: Robert Lockwood 8/24/16 SIGNED: Patricia Lockwood 8/24/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th

day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 6347R TRRT 9/14 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 glassblowing business in said County and State under the name of Pink Rhino Glass at the following post office addresses: 4306 Glenmore Rd., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ryan Grady SIGNED: Ryan Grady 8/25/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 6348R TRRT 9/14 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 an accounting service business in said County and State under the name of Small Business Bookkeeping at the following post office addresses: 7131 Farmhome Lane, Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marianne H. Kahsay SIGNED: Marianne H. Kahsay 8/25/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 6349R TRRT 9/14 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BLACKHAWK BANK f/k/a BLACKHAWK STATE BANK, a Wisconsin State Bank, Plaintiff, v. ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., as Trustee under a Trust Agreement dated June 25, 2010 and known as Trust No. 4029; JUDITH VECCHIO; MEADOWS EDGE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 16-CH-684 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Nine (9) as designated upon the Plat of

Meadows Edge, being a Resubdivision of Lot 70 Plat No. 5 of Winford Estates, and part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 33, Township 45 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 38 of Plats on Page 26A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. COMMON ADDRESS: 5848 Meadows Edge Close Loves Park, Illinois 61111 PROPERTY CODE: 08-33481-006 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 30th day of September, 2016, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. THOMAS A. KLEIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois PREPARED BY: Matthew M. Hevrin (ARDC #6256083) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 PHONE: 815-490-4900 FAX: 815-490-4901 mhevrin@hinshawlaw.com 6351R TRRT 9/14 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 Restaurant/Family business in said County and State under the name of Granny’s Home Cookin’ at the following post office addresses: 3605 Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kelly R. Quinby SIGNED: Kelly R. Quinby 8/29/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 6352R TRRT 9/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDWEST COMMUNITY BANK, Plaintiff, vs. MCKISKI-LEWIS, INC., a dissolved Illinois Corporation, THOMAS CORDELL, PATRICIA CORDELL, ROBERT COBB, LORNA COBB, KMK MEDIA GROUP, INC., BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., formerly known as Harris N.A., as the assignee of the F.D.I.C. as the receiver for Amcore Bank, N.A., JANESVILLE ACQUISITION d/b/a BOBCAT OF ROCKFORD, THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, THE CONDOMINIUMS AT VICTORY LANDING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS & NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No.16 CH 529 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE (FOR PUBLICATION) NOTICE is given to Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants of the following-described real estate, that the above-entitled

mortgage foreclosure action has been commenced and is now pending, and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said Defendants is October 11, 2016. The title of the court, the title of the case, the name of the first named plaintiff and the first named defendant, and the number of the case are identified above. The names of the title holder of record are: McKiski-Lewis, Inc. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Unit 6-8644 in the condominiums at victory landing as delineated on a survey of the following described real estate: lots or certain lots as designated upon the plat of victory landing, being a subdivision of lots 1, 6 and 7 presidential court subdivision no. 1 and part of lot 12, presidential court subdivision, no. 2 and part of vacated victory land in part of the northeast quarter of section 25, township 45 north, range 1 east of the plat of which re-subdivision is recorded in book 44 of plats on page 176B in the recorder’s office of Winnebago county, Illinois, which survey is attached as exhibit b to the declaration of condominium recorded September 23, 2005 as document no. 0557480, together with its undivided percentage interest in the common elements as amended from time to time; situated in the county of Winnebago, state of Illinois. Common address or location of mortgaged property is 8644 Victory Lane, Machesney Park, IL 61115; Permanent Index Number is 07-25-299-002. 5) An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of mortgagee: Midwest Community Bank b. Name of Lien: Mortgage c. Date of mortgage: April 28, 2006 d. Names of mortgagor: McKiski-Lewis, Inc. e. Date and place of recording: November 13, 2006 Winnebago County Recorder’s Office f. Identification of recording: Document No. 0668277 Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois Michael G. Cortina Amber L. Michlig SmithAmundsen, LLC Attorney for Midwest Community Bank 2460 Lake Shore Drive Woodstock, Illinois 60098 (815) 337-4900 Telephone (815) 337-4910 Facsimile mcortina@salawus.com amichlig@salawus.com ARDC No. 6255782 ARDC No. 6309698 6354R TRRT 9/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, vs. MATTHEW TAGUE a/k/a MATTHEW A. TAGUE, deceased, JULIE TAGUE a/k/a JULIE A. TAGUE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MATTHEW TAGUE a/k/a MATTHEW A. TAGUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS & NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 16 L 200 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE (FOR PUBLICATION) NOTICE is given to Matthew Tague a/k/a Matthew A. Tague,

deceased, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Matthew Tague a/k/a Matthew A. Tague, and Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants of the following-described real estate, that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure action has been commenced and is now pending, and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said Defendants is October 11, 2016. The title of the court, the title of the case, the name of the first named plaintiff and the first named defendant, and the number of the case are identified above. The names of the title holders of record are: Matthew A. Tague and Julie A. Tague. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot two (2) in block three (3) as designated upon the plat of river lane subdivision of part of SE (1/4) of section 6 township 44 north, range 2 east of the 3rd principal meridian, the plat of which is recorded in book 22 of plats on page 122 in the recorder’s office of Winnebago county; situated in the county of Winnebago and state of Illinois. Common address or location of mortgaged property is 903 Short St., Loves Park, IL 61111; Permanent Index Number is 1203-452-002. 5) An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of mortgagee: Alpine Bank & Trust Co. b. Name of Lien: Mortgage c. Date of mortgage: March 29, 2010 d. Names of mortgagors: Matthew and Julie Tague e. Date and place of recording: May 6, 2010 Winnebago County Recorder’s Office f. Identification of recording: Document No. 20101016560 Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois Jeffrey M. Glass - 6206976 Amber L. Michlig - 6309698 SmithAmundsen, LLC Attorneys for Alpine Bank & Trust Co. 2460 Lake Shore Drive, Woodstock, Illinois 60098 (815) 337-4900 Telephone (815) 337-4910 Facsimile jglass@salawus.com amichlig@salawus.com 6355R TRRT 9/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, vs. MATTHEW TAGUE a/k/a MATTHEW A. TAGUE, deceased, JULIE TAGUE a/k/a JULIE A. TAGUE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MATTHEW TAGUE a/k/a MATTHEW A. TAGUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS & NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 16 L 202 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE (FOR PUBLICATION) NOTICE is given to Matthew Tague a/k/a Matthew A. Tague, deceased, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Matthew Tague a/k/a Matthew A. Tague, and Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants of the following-described real estate, that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure action has been commenced and is now pending, and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said Defendants is October 11, 2016. The title of the court, the title

of the case, the name of the first named plaintiff and the first named defendant, and the number of the case are identified above. The names of the title holders of record are: Matthew A. Tague and Julie A. Tague. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot four (4) in block three (3) as designated upon the plat of river lane subdivision of part of SE (1/4) of section 6 township 44 north, range 2 east of the 3rd principal meridian, the plat of which is recorded in book 22 of plats on page 122 in the recorder’s office of Winnebago county; situated in the county of Winnebago and state of Illinois. Common address or location of mortgaged property is 907 Short St., Loves Park, IL 61111; Permanent Index Number is 1206-452-004. 5) An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of mortgagee: Alpine Bank & Trust Co. b. Name of Lien: Mortgage c. Date of mortgage: March 29, 2010 d. Names of mortgagors: Matthew and Julie Tague e. Date and place of recording: May 6, 2010 Winnebago County Recorder’s Office f. Identification of recording: Document No. 20101016560 Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois Jeffrey M. Glass - 6206976 Amber L. Michlig - 6309698 SmithAmundsen, LLC Attorneys for Alpine Bank & Trust Co. 2460 Lake Shore Drive, Woodstock, Illinois 60098 (815) 337-4900 Telephone (815) 337-4910 Facsimile jglass@salawus.com amichlig@salawus.com 6356R TRRT 9/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF Ryan Grady Current Name Case No. 16 MR 825 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on October 20, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., in Room #412, Ryan Grady, will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Ryan Matthew Grady to the name of Ryan Matthew Grady Grayson. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. /s/ Ryan Grady Date: 8/25/16 6333R TRRT 9/14 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-Mechanic Shop business in said County and State under the name of Wagner’s Complete Auto & Tire at the following post office addresses: 5677 Jensen Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: David M. Wagner SIGNED: David M. Wagner 8/29/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 6343R TRRT 9/14

The Rock River Times | RockRiverTimes.com | August 31-September 6, 2016 | 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 Old Country Construction at the following post office addresses: 1726 S. 6th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Holland C. Morefield SIGNED: Holland C. Morefield 8/19/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 19th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 6315R TRRT 9/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY HOLCOMB STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES T. DOUGLAS AKA JAMES DOUGLAS, PATRICIA A. DOUGLAS, STAFF ON SITE OF ILLINOIS, INC., An Illinois Corporation, CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, LLC, a Wisconsin Limited Liability Company, and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendant(s). CASE NO. 2016 CH 649 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: Part of Lot Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of State View Subdivision being part of the North Half (1/2) of Section 28, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 31 of plats on page 92 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said lot; thence West, at right angles from the East line of said lot, 200 feet to a point in the West line of said lot, distant 28 feet North of the Southwest corner of said lot; thence North, along said West line, 170 feet; thence East, at right angles from the previous course, 200 feet to the East line of said lot; thence South 170 feet to the point of beginning situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 230 Arnold Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108 (P.I.N. 12-28-204-039) Mortgage were recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document Number 20131027864. And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, in the Courthouse in the City of

Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 10th day of October, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Dated at Rockford, Illinois August 17, 2016. /S/Thomas A. Klein Winnebago County Circuit Clerk PREPARED BY: BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP BY: JAMES E. STEVENS (#3128256) Attorney at Law 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com 6298R TRRT 9/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTINE POLNOW a/k/a CHRISTINE R. POLNOW, MATTHEW POLNOW a/k/a MATTHEW W. POLNOW, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, as successor in interest to CASTLE BANK N.A., AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants. Case No. 2016-CH-645 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE To: UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for foreclosure of a mortgage and other relief on the following described property in which you have or claim an interest: Part of Lot Nine (9) in Block Eighteen (18) as designated upon the Plat of Riverside Addition, City of Rockford, the Plat of which Addition is recorded in Book 4 of Plats on Page 5 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwesterly comer of said lot; thence Northwesterly along the Northeasterly line of Sheridan Street, 92.0 feet; thence Northeasterly, parallel with the Northwesterly line of Camp Avenue, 50.0 feet to the line between Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10) in said Block; thence Southeasterly along said last mentioned line, 92.0 feet to the Northwesterly line of Camp Avenue; thence Southwesterly along said last mentioned line, 50.0 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois Property commonly known as 1502 Camp Ave., Rockford, IL 61103 P.I.N. Number: 11-13-306-013 Property Code: 193C 269 Title Holder of Record: CHRISTINE R. POLNOW and MATTHEW W. POLNOW Identification of Mortgage: Mortgage from CHRISTINE R. POLNOW and MATTHEW W. POLNOW to ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., dated September 14, 2010, and recorded on September 22, 2010 as Document No. 20101035444, in the Winnebago County Recorder’s Office, State of Illinois.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said defendants, “Unknown Owners” and “Non-Record Claimants” file your answer in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, on or before September 26, 2016, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. Dated: August 17, 2016 WILLIAMSMcCARTHY LLP /s/ Thomas P. Sandquist Thomas P. Sandquist Its Attorneys Prepared By: Thomas P. Sandquist WilliamsMcCarthy LLP 120 West State Street P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105 (815) 987-8900 6299R TRRT 9/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, v. DONALD P. SHRIVER, in his capacity as Special Representative for RODNEY E. SCHWARTZ and DEBBIE L. SCHWARTZ; HEIDI A. HELM; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No.: 2016 CH 5 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Yashekia T. Simpkins, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, Tel. (815) 490-4942. B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 2115 10th Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61104. C. The legal description of the real estate is: PART OF LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) IN BLOCK THIRTY (30) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE CHURCHILL PLACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 22 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1), 60.26 FEET WEST FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT ONE (1) AND THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINES OF SAID LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2), 60 FEET; THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1), 49.95 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINES OF SAID LOTS TWO (20 AND ONE (1), 60 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT ONE (1), THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1), 49.95 FEET,

MORE OR LESS, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,144 square feet. E. The time and place of sale will be September 20, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois. F. The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. G. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession. H. The property will not be available for inspection. I. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of subject premises. J. 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). Date: August 18, 2016 ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP By: Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 6300R TRRT 9/7 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6146, 7511 Vandiver Rd, Cherry Valley, IL 61112 to satisfy a lien on September 13, 2016 at approx. 10:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #F26, Rena Mason; Cube #I30, Prince Williams. 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 September 13, 2016 at approx. 10:00 AM at www. storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #1921, Victoria White; Cube #4233, Charmane Thompson; Cube #5929, Dessiney K Scott; Cube #3608, Dana Stone; Cube #2440, Kimberly K Grabow; Cube #A32, Taneka Gary; Cube #5916, Jeremy Behling; Cube #5927, Steven E Menor; Cube #3224, Chris Cross; Cube #3410, Santriauna Christopher; Cube #5103, Clinnetta Russell;

Cube #2637, Jennifer A Files; Cube #1929, Kristie A Vandiver (a.k.a Kristine A Vandiver). 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 September 13, 2016 at approx. 11:15 AM at www. storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #S153, Richard Loschetter. 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 September 13, 2016 at approx. 11:30 AM at www. storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #B133, Cynthia A. Woodard; Cube #B340, Diane Ham; Cube #B152, Jess A. Cabello; Cube #B8, Jabrayla M. Smith; Cube #B30, Lawonda J. Hadley; Cube #A113, Yvette Jones; Cube #D16, Crissa L. Cantu-Kennel; Cube #A11, Lakrisha Stevens; Cube #B47, Kimberly Swanborg; Cube #B190, Taylor N. McMullin; Cube #B202, Latesha R. Moran; Cube #A84, Andrew J. Weber. 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 September 13, 2016 at approx. 12:00 PM at www. storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #441, Shequita Cotton; Cube #326, Raymond Lee Harding; Cube #417, Nick Scott Allen. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6148, 4300 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 to satisfy a lien on September 13, 2016 at approx. 12:30 PM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date. Cube #312, Raymond Jasker; Cube #99, Jill Thomas. 6301R TRRT 8/31 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF Robert Joe Wise Current Name Case No. 16 MR 785 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on October 13, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., Robert Joe Wise, will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Robert Joe Wise to the name of Robert Joe Ricks. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. /s/ Robert Joe Wise Date: 8/18/16 6302R TRRT 9/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: DANIEL P. CICMANKSY, Deceased. Case No. 2016 P 374 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of DANIEL P. CICMANSKY. Letters of Office were issued on August 10, 2016 to DANIEL J. CICMANSKY, of 1911 Britt Road, Janesville, Wisconsin 53548, and ROBERT M. CICMANSKY, of 13565 Cassidy

Drive, Rockton, Illinois 61072, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Jeffrey E. Hardyman of HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100, PO Box 1616, Rockford, Illinois 61110-0116. Any claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 24, 2017, 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 must be filed with the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101 Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and their attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED: August 19, 2016 DANIEL J. CICMANSKY and ROBERT M. CICMANSKY, Independent Co-Executors Jeffrey E. Hardyman (ARDC# 6201356) HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 PO Box 1616 Rockford, Illinois 61110-0116 (815) 964-8888 jhardyman@howardhardyman. com Attorneys for the Estate of DANIEL P. CICMANSKY, Deceased 6303R TRRT 9/7 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 Law Office business in said County and State under the name of The Law Office of Igor Bozic at the following post office addresses: 2222 E. State Street, Guite G17, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Igor Bozic, 224-444-0127 SIGNED: Igor Bozic 8/17/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 6311R TRRT 9/7 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 Dog Fitness and training, some grooming business in said County and State under the name of Clean Canine Fitness at the following post office addresses: 7559 Farmhome Lane, Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mary Moritz SIGNED: Mary Moritz 8/17/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Idella Blakely, DEPUTY 6312R TRRT 9/7 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Lawn care service business in said County and State under the name of Illegacy Lawn Care & Development at the following post office addresses:

620 King St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Antwaun Seaberry, 815540-3216; Stevie Seaberry SIGNED: Antwaun Seaberry 8/17/16 SIGNED: Stevie Seaberry 8/17/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 6313R TRRT 9/7 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 barbeque sauce production company business in said County and State under the name of Rockford Sauce Company at the following post office addresses: 6787 Cody Lane, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Patrick Gorman SIGNED: Patrick Gorman 8/18/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 18th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 6314R TRRT 9/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.HELEN M. BREWINGTON, et al Defendant 16 CH 00370 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on September 29, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FIFTEEN AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 4 OF GARDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION, PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 161 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1709 IRIS AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-33255-005. 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 14-16-04957. 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. 14-16-04957 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00370 TJSC#: 36-10359 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. I702551 P6335R TRRT 9/14 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 Food Service business in said County and State under the name of Enderta - Ethiopian Food at the following post office addresses: 7131 Farmhome Lane, Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Haile T. Kahsay SIGNED: Haile T. Kahsay 8/25/16 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of August, A.D. 2016. Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 6350R TRRT 9/14

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN CHANCERY FRED WILLIAMS, Plaintiff, vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS REALTY ACQUISITIONS, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, NEFTALI C. SEAGRAVES, an individual, MARCOS L. REYES, an individual,

SIEPERT & CO., LLP, a Wisconsin limited liability partnership a/k/a SEIPERT & CO., LLC, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, and unknown owners and non-record claimants, Defendants. No. 2016 CH 366 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (A) the name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding

the real estate: with reasonable certainty: Attorney James M. DiVerde, Jr. Lot Ten (10) in Block HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP Nineteen (19) as designat124 N. Water St., Suite 100 ed upon the Plat of Kellogg Rockford, IL 61107 and Sheldon’s Subdivision (815)964-8888 of Blocks 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, (B) the common address and 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, other common description (other 28, 29 and 30 of Rockford than legal description), if any, of Wesleyan Seminary Associthe real estate: ation’s Addition to the City of 418 Foster Street Rockford, the Plat of which Rockford, IL 61102 Subdivision is recorded in (C) a legal description of the Book 4 of Plats on Page 10 real estate sufficient to identify it in the Recorder’s Office of

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE 14-023818 F2 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WANDA S. KNOWLTON, DECEASED; PAUL KNOWLTON; DAVID KNOWLTON; NATHAN KNOWLTON; ANITA KNOWLTON; ERIK K. JACOBS, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WANDA S. KNOWLTON, DECEASED Defendants, 15 CH 43 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, September 29, 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 3309 Collins Street, Rockford, IL 61109. P.I.N. 15-02-480-012. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 14-023818 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I701970 P6290R TRRT 9/7 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-R1; Plaintiff, vs. ROLAND F. ARREGUIN; GREAT SENECA FINANCIAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROLAND F. ARREGUIN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 157 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, September 29, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1411 Barton Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61103. P.I.N. 11-11-256-024. 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. WA5-0004 I701972 P6291R TRRT 9/7 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE 15-032103 F2 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. JAMES KANE; JULIE BRAINER; CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Defendants, 15 CH 217 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 919 18th Street, Rockford, IL 61104. P.I.N. 11-25-409-011. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common

interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-032103 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I701973 P6292R TRRT 9/7 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- MARK ROCKWELL, et al Defendant 16 CH 00194 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 11, 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 1001 KINGSLEY DRIVE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-31-402-017 (139D079A). 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 14-16-02039. 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. 14-16-02039 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00194 TJSC#: 36-6172 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. I697541 P6322R TRRT 9/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ROCKFORD BELL CREDIT UNION; Plaintiff, vs. CUSTODIO GARCIA; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; CITY OF ROCKFORD; TENANTS AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 1112 NOTICE OF SALE

Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. P.I.N.: 11-21-402-005 (D) a description of the improvements on the real estate: Single Family Residential Home (E) the times specified in the judgment, if any, when the real estate may be inspected prior to sale: None (F) the time and place of the sale:

September 22, 2016 at 11:00 special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale Winnebago County Justice without any representation as Center to quality or quantity of title and 650 W. State Street without recourse to Plaintiff and Rockford, IL 61102 in “AS IS” condition. The sale (G) the terms of the sale: is further subject to confirmation 25% down of the highest bid by by the court. certified funds at the close of the (H) the case title, case number auction; the balance, in certified and the court in which the foreclofunds, is due within twenty-four sure was filed: (24) hours. The subject property Fred Williams, Plaintiff vs. is subject to general real estate Northern Illinois Realty Acquisitaxes, special assessments, or tions, LLC, et. al. am

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, October 6, 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 1620 N. Horsman Street, Rockford, IL 61101. P.I.N. 11-15-278-017. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Elisa J. Whitman at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, Illinois 61114. (815) 316-8540. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I702452 P6327R TRRT 9/14 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. BRANDON M. REID AKA BRANDON REID; STEPHANIE R REID; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 387 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, October 6, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1716 Gladys Drive, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115. P.I.N. 08-20-379-018. 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. F16030313 I702463 P6328R TRRT 9/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN CHANCERY FRED WILLIAMS, Plaintiff, vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS REALTY ACQUISITIONS, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, NEFTALI C. SEAGRAVES, an individual, MARCOS L. REYES, an individual, SIEPERT & CO., LLP, a Wisconsin limited liability partnership a/k/a SEIPERT & CO., LLC, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, and unknown owners and non-record claimants, Defendants. No. 2016 CH 366 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (A) the name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate: Attorney James M. DiVerde, Jr. HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP 124 N. Water St., Suite 100 Rockford, IL 61107 (815)964-8888 (B) the common address and other common description (other than legal description), if any, of the real estate: 418 Foster Street Rockford, IL 61102 (D) a description of the improvements on the real estate: Single Family Residential Home (E) the times specified in the judgment, if any, when the real estate may be inspected prior to sale: None (F) the time and place of the sale: September 22, 2016 at 11:00 am Winnebago County Justice Center 650 W. State Street Rockford, IL 61102

17th Judicial Circuit, State of Illinois, Winnebago County Case No. 2016 CH 366 FRED WILLIAMS, Plaintiff, HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP, His Attorneys By: James M. DiVerde, Jr. James M. DiVerde, Jr. - 6312675 HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP 124 N. Water St., Suite 100 Rockford, IL 61107 815-964-8888 6359R TRRT 9/14

(G) the terms of the sale: 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 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. (H) the case title, case number and the court in which the foreclosure was filed: Fred Williams, Plaintiff vs. Northern Illinois Realty Acquisitions, LLC, et. al. 17th Judicial Circuit, State of Illinois, Winnebago County Case No. 2016 CH 366 FRED WILLIAMS, Plaintiff, HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP, His Attorneys By: James M. DiVerde, Jr. James M. DiVerde, Jr. - 6312675 HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP 124 N. Water St., Suite 100 Rockford, IL 61107 815-964-8888 6359R TRRT 9/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- NATASHA PEARSON, et al Defendant 15 CH 00678 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 6, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 11, 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 723 GLENDALE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-30-404-023 (174D095). 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 14-15-11633. 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. 14-15-11633 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00678 TJSC#: 36-8754 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. I700749 P6324R TRRT 9/14

The Rock River Times | RockRiverTimes.com | August 31-September 6, 2016 | n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1 Plaintiff, -v.- WILLIAM J. ISSEL, JR., et al Defendant 15 CH 01038 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on September 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 7173 WHEATLAND TERRACE, CHERRY VALLEY, IL 61016 Property Index No. 16-02-352-009. 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 14-15-12767. 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. 14-15-12767 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 01038 TJSC#: 36-6167 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. I696774 P6263R TRRT 8/31 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-1, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 Plaintiff, -v.- EARL ANDERSEN A/K/A EARL JOHN ANDERSEN A/K/A EARL J. ANDERSEN, et al Defendant 15 CH 00600 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 11, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on September 27, 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 2073 S. BEND ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 1525-102-002. 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 14-15-09463. 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. 14-15-09463 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00600 TJSC#: 36-10255 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. I702189 P6325R TRRT 9/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE PRIMESTAR-H FUND I TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- SCOTT I. COUNTS AKA SCOTT COUNTS, TWYLA M. COUNTS AKA TWYLA COUNTS, DONNA M. BOSS AKA DONNA BOSS, LAURA A. EPSTEIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC Defendant 15 CH 198 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 11, 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 438 COLLINS DRIVE, South Beloit, IL 61080 Property Index No. 04-07-376-013. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $71,091.94. 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, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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 the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois. com. Please refer to file number F14100190. 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. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com

Attorney File No. F14100190 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 3802 Case Number: 15 CH 198 TJSC#: 36-8769 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. S6330R TRRT 9/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- HELEN M. BREWINGTON, et al Defendant 16 CH 00370 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on September 29, 2016, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1709 IRIS AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-33-255-005. 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 14-16-04957. 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. 14-16-04957 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00370 TJSC#: 36-10359 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. I702551 P6335R TRRT 9/14 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.- CONSTANCE L. MOLSBERRY A/K/A CONSTANCE L. RODGERS, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendant 13 CH 1246 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 30, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 3, 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 1420 SHERMAN AVENUE, Rockford, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-15-309-005. 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 9671. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 9671 Case Number: 13 CH 1246 TJSC#: 36-8284 I698980 P6289R TRRT 9/7 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- TRACY L. BENNEY, et al Defendant 16 CH 00069 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 6, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on October 11, 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 1832 CLINTON STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-13-253-014 (193A513). 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 14-15-14904. 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. 14-15-14904 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00069 TJSC#: 36-8753 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. I700608 P6323R TRRT 9/14

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE 16-016332 F2 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT L. JOGERST; DIANE M. JOGERST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 1102 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, September 29, 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 2132 10th Street, Rockford, IL 61104. P.I.N. 11-36-302-004. 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. 16-016332 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I701974 P6293R TRRT 9/7 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BMO HARRIS BANK NA FORMERLY KNOWN AS HARRIS NA AS ASSIGNEE OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, AS RECEIVER FOR AMCORE BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. JANIE M. KOHLER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 246 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, September 29, 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 1919 Sauber, Rockford, IL 61103. P.I.N. 11-11-326-028-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Angela C. Wikgren at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa, 330 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611. 312-828-9600. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I701977 P6294R TRRT 9/7 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. ZACHARY M. PERCELL AKA ZACHARY PERCELL; JOHN P. PERCELL, JR. AKA JOHN PERCELL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 622 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, October 6, 2016, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1814-1816 Rural Street, Rockford, Illinois 61107. P.I.N. 11-24-252-023. 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. F15060012 I702440 P6326R TRRT 9/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Winnebago County Case No. 2016 CH 66, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. 1. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 1973 Will James Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109. 2. The time and place of sale will be September 15, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois, conducted by

the Winnebago County Sheriff. 3. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and approximately 990 square feet. 4. The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “As Is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 5. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession. 6. The property will not be available for inspection. 7. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 8. 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). 9. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Yashekia T. Simpkins, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101, Tel (815) 490-4942. NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 6295R TRRT 9/7 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Winnebago County Case No. 2016 CH 5, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. 1. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 2115 10th Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61104. 2. The time and place of sale will be September 20, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois, conducted by the Winnebago County Sheriff. 3. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and approximately 1,144 square feet. 4. The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “As Is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 5. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession. 6. The property will not be available for inspection. 7. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 8. 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). 9. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Yashekia T. Simpkins, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101, Tel (815) 490-4942. NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 6300R TRRT 9/7 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. ANNE M. HALL AKA ANNE MARIE HALL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; OLD ORCHARD CONDOMINIUMS; Defendants, 16 CH 123 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, September 22, 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 1092 Tebala Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61108. P.I.N. 12-26-481-018. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, 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. 16-000825 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I701373 P6264R TRRT 8/31

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Farm & Ag

State could be on its way to record crop yields Illinois farmers may be looking at record-topping yields for their corn and soybean crops, due to the heat and humidity that’s lingered through the summer months. Scouts from Premier Cooperative recently completed a survey of local cornfields in Champaign County, along with portions of Vermilion, Piatt, Douglas and Ford counties. They estimated an average annual yield of 224 bushels per acre, topping 2014’s record of 221. The projected bounty is the result of the region’s higher-than-usual rainfalls, according to Premier CEO Roger Miller. “I would say we’re averaging around 21 to 22 inches of rain, from April 1 to August 15,” Miller said. “The moisture has fallen in a more timely manner. It’s been throughout the summer. We’ve had rain every week to two weeks, and it’s been very beneficial for our area.”

Still, “not all areas in Illinois have been that fortunate. There’s areas that went three or four weeks without rain and those areas’ yields probably won’t be as good as the areas we’re seeing here in East Central Illinois,” he said. Of course, not all the effects of the unusual storm systems have been good ones. “There’s quite a bit of wind damage in the corn fields where some of these rains have come along with pretty strong, straight-line winds, and we’ve got a lot of corn that’s leaning in the field,” Miller said. “The other downside is leaf diseases, some molds and fungus in the corn crop that you wouldn’t have under drier conditions.” Then, “there’s an old saying that says the soybeans like dry feet. Well, they sure haven’t had dry feet this year,” so “I don’t know what kind of disease pressure we’re going to see in the

soybean crop as we finish it out here,” he said. Farm advisory service Pro Farmer reported at the end of its annual four-day Midwest crop tour Friday that it anticipates bumper corn and soybean crops in the U.S. this fall that will nonetheless fall below the federal government’s latest projections. In Illinois specifically, Pro Farmer predicted 194 bu. per acre. The report continued that the state’s current crop, though impressive, will fall short of 2014’s high-water mark, as it were, because, unlike the conditions back then, today’s crop isn’t as uniform as it was two years ago in the sampled — and lagging production in southern portions of the state will pull down the overall statewide yield. The Pro Farmer report also expected the state’s soybean crop to yield 58.5 bu. per acre, explaining that although exceptionally tall — when tall

beans often don’t always produce big yields — the Illinois soybeans appear to have more than enough pods and sufficient moisture to surpass the USDA’s estimate earlier this month. Pro Farmer predicted a national average corn yield of 170.2 bushels per acre, on track to a record 14.728 billion-bushel crop, but still short of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s forecast of 15.153 billion bushels with a yield of 175.1 bushels per acre. Pro Farmer’s soybean production estimate would also hit a record 4.093 billion bushels, based on an average 49.3 bushels per acre yield — which is higher than the USDA’s August prediction of a 4.060-billion-bushel harvest with an average yield of 48.9 bushels per acre. Premier’s Miller has pegged Sept. 15 as the harvest season’s expected start date. –Illinois News Network

Finding beef and pork’s role in filling the supply gap By Debra Levey Larson U of I News Bureau

URBANA – Producers of beef and pork have been discouraged about recent low prices as cash prices have dropped sharply this year. According to a Purdue University Extension economist, spring finished cattle price highs were near $138 per live hundredweight, but last week fell to $115, a $23 plunge. And the story is story is similar for hogs. After seeing yearly highs at $81 for a national lean price in the third week of June, prices have dropped $20, or 25 percent, in the past two months. “Stepping back to take a longer view, finished cattle prices have been dropping since late 2014 when they reached record highs around $173,” says Chris Hurt. “From $173 to $115 means, finished cattle prices have now dropped 34 percent. It is the same story for hogs, but with even bigger declines. The drop from the $130 record in 2014 to $61 today is a 53 percent reduction. “It’s not hard to identify reasons for wild swings in prices over the past 10 years as these industries have been forced to adjust to large economic shocks,” Hurt explains. “The severe multi-year drought in the Southern Plains was one of those shocks for the beef sector. The other was the period of surging feed prices starting in the fall of 2006 and continuing to mid-year 2013.” What is the supply gap? “Drought in cattle country and high feed prices caused economic losses that forced supplies downward,” Hurt continues. “As a result, the supply of beef, pork, chicken, and turkey dropped from 220 pounds per person in 2007 to just 201 pounds by 2014, creating a 19-pound supply gap. Low available supplies in 2014 brought record-high prices for cattle,

hogs, and chickens. Turkey prices moved even higher in 2015 because of additional lost production due to avian influenza.” Hurt says the highest animal prices were in 2014 and 2015, at the same time feed prices began to moderate with the large 2013 and 2014 crops. High animal prices and lower feed prices meant record profitability. “Record profitability was the signal producers needed to start expansion, and they will likely continue on that path for several more years,” Hurt says. Thus, the meat industries are now in the process of filling the supply gap. Current USDA forecasts for 2017 are that U.S. per capita meat supplies will be back up to 216 pounds. “That’s a burst of 15 added pounds since the 2014 low of just 201 pounds and just four pounds short of the record consumption in 2007, which was based on the era of $2 per bushel corn,” Hurt says. According to Hurt, supply adjustments have been different for the pork and the beef sectors. Reduction in pork consumption per person was four pounds from 2007 to 2014. By 2017, pork will have recovered all of that reduction and be back up to 2007 per capita supplies. Pork will fill its supply gap. “The pattern is much different for the beef sector that experienced more trauma and cannot increase production as quickly as poultry and pork,” Hurt says. “From 2007 to 2014 beef availability dropped by 11 pounds per capita and in 2017 is expected to still be about 10 pounds below 2007 levels. This means beef has only made a small step toward filling the supply gap.” Hurt lists three important implications: First, the beef sector has been retaining

females and this means that the size of the calf crops will be increasing over the next two years and per capita beef supplies will likely increase for two to three years. Second, the chicken industry has already filled its supply gap and more as 2017 per capita chicken supplies are expected to be six pounds more than supplies in 2007. Third, it is increasingly looking like the meat and poultry industries will totally fill the supply gap in the next three years with per capita meat and poultry supplies returning to near the 2007 record of 220 pounds. However, beef is not likely to reach its 2007 levels, with chicken taking most of that market share. “A critical factor in a continued increase in per capita meat supplies will be moderate feed

prices,” Hurt says. The potential record 2016 corn and soybean crops suggests that corn, soybean meal, and forage prices over the next 12 months will be some of the lowest of the past decade. This is likely to stimulate somewhat more meat production for 2017 than the USDA forecasts used here. Why are animal prices moving lower? “The big picture answer is that the animal industries are rebuilding per capita supplies because of lower feed prices and restocking brood cows in the Southern Plains,” Hurt says. “It seems likely that the meat industry will fill the supply gap that was created from 2007 to 2014. The meat industries are expected to continue to increase supplies until animal product prices drop to levels that approach breakeven levels.”

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Eating local on Labor Day By Grant McCarty Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, University of Illinois Extension

As summer reaches a close this Labor Day, it is a time of evaluating what worked well in the garden. You are probably still growing some warm season crops that are holding on to these warm temperatures. You may have started cool season crops as well. While ending your garden season, it is a good time to think about what worked well, what didn’t work well, what would you do different next year, and what you would do the same. Our disease and insect problems were pretty normal this summer. The heavy evening rains made some disease more prevalent than others. There is still great local food currently at the farmers markets in the area. This week at the farmer’s market, you will find mostly the warm season crops. These crops include tomatoes, peppers, watermelon, eggplant, cantaloupe, winter squash, spaghetti squash, and other vegetables. Eggs and meats can also be found. Labor Day is a good time to start thinking about what crops you want to store

back for winter. Winter squash, pumpkins, potatoes, and other vegetables can be stored for use this fall and winter. As I shared last week, most apple orchards have opened for the season. Not all apple varieties are available as each week new ones reach maturity. If you are looking for a particular apple variety, you may want to check with the orchard to see if it is available. Many orchards have websites and facebook pages that are regularly updated to share information about varieties. While selecting produce at the farmers markets for your Labor Day meals, be sure to pick up other local ingredients. Meats, cheeses, eggs, grains, breads, and other local foods will enhance the festivities that you are planning. You’ll be able to share with your guests where each of the ingredients came from and let them see that eating local is doable. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend with the local foods of the Rockford region. Grant McCarty’s tips and tricks for local eating and your at-home garden appear every week in The Rock River Times.

Ma Schier & Aunt Millie’s Recipe of the Week By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher

The Dearly Departed Sisters loved cherries. Plain cherries served cold from a big bowl in the fridge is a taste and mental picture that goes with washing and de-stemming them. Aunt Millie used to have cherry trees in her yard on Glenwood Ave., and I think Grandma Loveland used to have cherry trees in her yard on Avon and Mulberry streets. There were different varieties. My cousin Billy DeCartney (really McCartney, but we used to call him that anyway) and I, in our mean-whittle-kids stage, used to eat the cherries and then shoot the pits at birds in the trees (or each

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Healthcare

Are generics the solution to EpiPen problem? By Laurel Raymond

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ver the past few weeks, the high price of the EpiPen — an autoinjector that helps keep airways open during severe allergy attacks — has provoked outrage among lawmakers, advocacy groups, and the American public. Mylan, the pharmaceutical company that purchased the technology in 2007 and has since steadily increased the list price for a two-pack of EpiPens from $100 to $600, is now scrambling to find workarounds to appease its critics. On Monday, Mylan announced that the company will launch a generic version of the EpiPen with a list price of $300 — half as expensive as the brand-name version currently on the market. “We understand the deep frustration and concerns associated with the cost of EpiPen to the patient, and have always shared the public’s desire to ensure that this important product be accessible to anyone who needs it,” Mylan CEO Heather Bresch said in a statement announcing the new generic option. “Generic drugs have a long, proven track record of delivering significant savings to both patients and the overall health care system.” Mylan’s gesture to generic drugs raises an important question, especially in the face of the wider context of the U.S. health care system and the exorbitant cost of many medications — are generic drugs really the solution to skyrocketing prices? The answer is: Well, kind of. Like a a spotty relationship, it’s complicated.

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The idea behind generic drugs is your typical free-market capitalism: Competition provides a form of price regulation and keeps companies from charging extortionate prices. Pharmaceutical companies invest large amounts of money in developing new medications, and in return, they are granted patents over their discoveries for a certain number of years during which they can set the price for the drug. The resulting profit is drug companies’ incentive to continue with valuable research and development. After a period of time, however, those patents expire, and rival companies can bring to

market so-called “generic” drugs as competition. These companies don’t have to pay for research and development, and typically forgo the expensive marketing campaigns that sustain branded drugs, thus enabling them to sell their medication more cheaply. In fact, the EpiPen itself is a branded, patented delivery system for a generic drug: the hormone epinephrine. Generic drugs must still be approved by the FDA — which requires that they have the same active ingredient, strength, dosage form, and route of administration as the branded version. The one thing that can differ is the inactive ingredients, though any difference here shouldn’t change how well the drug works. Generic and branded versions of the same drug must be equally effective to be approved. Broadly speaking, generics are an excellent, less expensive option for many patients. According to the FDA, 8 in 10 prescriptions are filled with generic drugs, and in 2010, the use of FDA-approved generics saved $158 billion — about $3 billion per week. In the case of the EpiPen, much of the criticism in the past few weeks has zeroed in the lack of competition that Mylan enjoys. A similar, competing device (that was similarly expensive) was pulled from the market last year, and the FDA recently rejected a bid by the company Teva (which also tried to stage a hostile takeover of Mylan last year) to make a generic version. There is one cheaper alternative to an

EpiPen, the Adrenaclick auto-injector, but there’s little demand. The EpiPen has become so synonymous for this type of device that, among doctors, prescribing an EpiPen is like telling someone to get a Kleenex instead of a tissue. And if a doctor writes a prescription for an EpiPen, a pharmacist can’t substitute an Adrenaclick due to FDA regulations. Even then, Adrenaclick’s maker doesn’t have the capacity to meet high demand for the drug. “We are concerned that Mylan has not faced much competition for its product,” wrote a bipartisan group of senators in an open letter to the FDA last week. “Given the importance of this topic, it is imperative to understand the FDA’s role with respect to EpiPens and its approval of generic equivalents that could help to increase competition and lower prices if introduced.” Mylan, however, is now offering to become its own competition — which isn’t exactly how it’s supposed to work.

Is Mylan fixing the issue with its pricing?

In a press release, Mylan CEO Heather Bresch called the release of a generic version of the EpiPen an “extraordinary commercial response.” But the company’s harshest critics are likely to remain unsatisfied with Mylan’s move, which puts the company in the odd position of competing against itself for control over this corner of the market.

“The weirdness of a generic drug company offering a generic version of its own branded but off-patent product is a signal that something is wrong,” wrote Robert Weissman, the president of consumer advocacy group Public Citizen, in a press release. “Mylan knows its $600/set of EpiPens is unsustainable, but aims to continue ripping off some segment of the marketplace — both consumers who do not trust or know about the generic, and perhaps some insurers and payers constrained from buying a generic.” A generic version of the EpiPen may indeed reduce the price for some consumers, as well as alleviate some of the burden on insurers and the health care system. However, the announcement is likely to come as cold comfort for many parents, coming on the heels of back-to-school season when they’ve already purchased their EpiPens for the year. And, as Weissman notes, some patients may continue to unnecessarily pay for the branded version — particularly in states that don’t allow pharmacists to substitute generic versions of prescribed brand-name drugs. Typically, a company might offer a discounted version of its own product to undercut outside competition from similar drugs treating the same illness. But in the case of EpiPens, Mylan isn’t facing outside pressure from competition — the pressure is instead coming from extreme public outrage. And by becoming its own competition, the company still controls both segments of the market. There’s no way to

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The weirdness of a generic drug company offering a generic version of its own branded but off-patent product is a signal that something is wrong.”

predict what might happen to the prices a year from now, when the intense public scrutiny moves on to a new target. The move may also stave off competition from outside companies trying to develop a generic version of the drug — potentially only furthering Mylan’s near-monopoly.

Will more generic drugs solve the issue of rising drug prices?

The ballooning cost of medication is hardly a problem confined to EpiPens. Over the past few years, drug prices in the U.S. have soared. According to data from the International Federation of Health Plans, people in the United States consistently pay more for medication than anywhere else in the world. The most recent report, from 2013, shows that the cancer treatment Gleevec, for example, cost $6,214 per month in the U.S. — but the same drug went for $2,697 in England, $1,141 in Canada, and $919 in New Zealand. Nexium, which treats acid reflux, rang in at $215 in the U.S., compared to $42 in England and just $23 in the Netherlands. And spending on prescription drugs is expected to continue rising about 7.3 percent per year through 2018. One issue that contributes to these rising prices is the fact that pharmaceutical companies set their pricing in an incredibly opaque way, particularly if they hold the patent to the drug. In the case of EpiPens, for example, Mylan insists that price increases were necessary to pay for slight improvements to the technology and for their massive “awareness” campaign about the dangers of severe allergies. When pressed, however, the company won’t specify exactly what has improved about the EpiPen, which seems largely unchanged. The overnight increase of the drug Daraprim by “pharma-bro” Martin Shkreli is another famous example of drug companies’ extreme

latitude to price their own products. However, the pharmaceutical system — and healthy competition from generics — is supposed to hold down the price of drugs to prevent costs from ballooning too far from reality. That’s where generics come in. The availability of cheaper generic options, in theory, ensures that people will always have the option for an affordable drug when they really need it. This also, in theory, keeps overall costs down: One of the key ways that Obamacare aims to reduce health care costs is by encouraging people to use cheaper generic drugs over the more expensive branded versions. But even generic drugs are getting more and more expensive. In 2014, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, and Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-MD, sounded the alarm about the dramatic increase in prices for generic drugs — some of which had risen by more than 1,000 percent. What’s behind the rising cost of generic drugs? There’s no one right answer. One issue here in the United States is the temptation for companies to develop “metoo” drugs — which are similar, but not the same, like ibuprofen and aspirin — instead of pursuing generic competition. In Europe, those drugs are classed together and assigned a “reference price” by insurers. Even if they have slightly different delivery mechanisms or different active ingredients, if they still have the same therapeutic effect, they are classed together. But here in the U.S., there aren’t any regulations on pricing for similar drugs — meaning that companies will focus on developing a different drug that treats the same underlying issue in a different way that they can patent and sell at a brandname price point. Some of these innovations are indeed useful, but they can also forestall the development of more affordable generics, and — as they also require research, developing, and marketing — they are still often expensive.

As a pertinent example, the EpiPen’s recalled competition, the Auvi-Q, used a different, branded delivery system and was still priced at hundreds of dollars. Other reasons behind the soaring prices are more insidious. Pharmaceutical companies can angle for broad patents that shut out competition, or use “pay-for-delay” schemes (which the Federal Trade Commission litigates when they’re discovered), in which they pay other companies not to develop generic alternatives. Plus, in recent years, pharmaceutical companies just keep getting bigger and bigger: by gobbling up sections of businesses, and in some cases by merging entire conglomerates — as with the merger between titans Pfizer and Allergan last year — companies are taking over bigger market shares. Most of these issues boil down to a common thread: there isn’t a healthy enough generic market here in the United States. Less competition among generics means that their cost increases, and they then provide less of an anchor for branded drug costs. This lack of competition could come from the combination of any number of factors: FDA barriers, lack of incentive

for drug companies, lack of regulations, pharmaceutical mergers. In this light, Mylan’s decision to sell their own generic, while a welcome move in the short term, could lead to a larger problem. If other companies take Mylan’s route, the pool of pharmaceutical companies making a drug only shrinks, and the competition offered by the generic system fails to work. Generic drugs are certainly an important piece of the puzzle for controlling rising drug costs. But they’re only one piece, and they too depend on a robust market. And, there’s no indication that, if things remain as they are, drug costs are going to go down any time soon. The outrage over the EpiPen is a microcosm of how these high drug costs effect Americans: As more and more insurance plans incorporate higher out-of-pocket limits, many essential medications become too expensive for people to afford. Even when drugs are covered by insurance, the high costs get passed on through insurance premiums, the healthcare system, and federal insurance programs to the government, and then back to the taxpayers: One way or another, the bill trickles down.

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Cubs start homestand in exciting fashion By Cat Garcia Contributor

he Cubs have returned home to Wrigley Field this week, beginning the homestand with a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, starting off with a game that was nothing short of entertaining. The Cubs pulled one of their famous walk-off wins out of their hat on Monday evening after a 13-inning contest which included the game being tied twice. The Cubs ultimately defeated the Pirates 8-7. It was quite the way to begin an important homestand, after returning from a road trip in which the Northsiders lost two of the three series they played, against the Rockies and Dodgers, but managed a sweep against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Jason Hammel has shown a bit of cause for concern in his recent outings, and most recently, was pulled on Saturday at Dodger Stadium after just 2.1 innings and 39 pitches. Hammel had allowed 3 earned runs, one of which came on a home run by Dodgers rookie phenom Corey Seager. Hammel was not happy with Maddon’s decision to pull him so quickly, however, Maddon felt it was the “right thing to do today, based on what I saw, what their lineup looked like, and Rob Z’s availability.” Cubs starting pitcher John Lackey, who has been on the disabled list since August 15 with a tight shoulder, threw a bullpen session on Monday that went well according to Cubs personnel. Lackey will potentially throw a second bullpen session later this week before the decision is made on when he will return to action in the Cubs rotation. With MLB roster expansions happening on Thursday, the Cubs will see the return of utility infielder Tommy La Stella, who the Cubs attempted to option to the minor leagues in late July. La Stella refused his assignment before eventually reporting to Double-A Tennessee, causing a bit of a stir on the North side. La Stella’s call up should be announced on Thursday or shortly after. The Cubs will continue their three-game series against Pittsburgh before hosting the San Francisco Giants this weekend for a four-game set and heading up to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers on Labor Day. • Things have been changing on the South side. On Wednesday, the White Sox announced a new deal with Guaranteed Rate, a Chicago-based mortgage lending company for a 13-year naming rights partnership. On November 1, U.S. Cellular Field will be officially renamed Guaranteed Rate Field. “This is a very solid partner that is

Cubs starter John Lackey, on the DL since August 15, took his first bullpen session Monday since leaving a start against the Cardinals with a tight shoulder. MLB.com

interested in helping us drive people to the ballpark and giving us the best opportunity to put the best possible product out on the field,” White Sox senior vice president of sales and marketing Brooks Boyer said of the move. The landscape for the White Sox has changed behind the plate last week as well. On Friday the White Sox sent catcher Dioner Navarro back to his old club in the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor-league left-hander Colton Turner. Navarro had been with the Blue Jays for two seasons previous to his signing with the White Sox. The move cleared a roster spot for catcher Alex Avila, who is set to return from the disabled list soon. Pitcher Chris Sale continues to be exceptional for the White Sox in 2016, and did so again on Friday evening during a contest with the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field. Sale started off a bit rough, but then dominated, racking up 14 strikeouts, his second career high, with no walks while pitching his fifth complete game of the season. Sale is the only pitcher in the major this season to throw five complete games. Despite Sale’s efforts, the White Sox unfortunately lost the contest to Seattle, 3-1. The White Sox will now continue their division rival road trip in Detroit, before heading out to Minnesota to take on the Twins for a four-game set this weekend.

They will then return home to face the Tigers again for a three-game set beginning on Labor Day. Cat is a Staff Writer for BP Wrigleyville

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With time, Bears must stay the course I By Robert Zeglinski Contributor

n this popular time of “tweeting” and “snapchatting”, it seems our world has lost a sense of patience and nuance. Breaking news and people are judged by the village mob that forms every time new controversy forms. Sometimes, the controversy manifests itself from that mob’s sensationalizing of the news. It’s not healthy, nor is it an accurate representation of those who have an attention span longer than 15 seconds. Nowhere is this more evident than in the sports world and the now “defunct” Bears. The season opener is a little less than two weeks away and the sky is falling because of preseason performance and litany of injuries completely out of the team’s control. Of course, in our fresh hyper sensationalized perspectives, the Bears are complete failures and have no hope or reason to be viewed this fall by any sane fan. General manager Ryan Pace is supposedly now an incompetent dunce who should have been prepared with every possible fail-safe. Really, he should have had a crystal ball to help him see the future. I never said the short attention span was rational. Please, let’s just take a deep breath for once. Inhale and exhale, if you’ve forgotten. Let’s take stock of what we’ve known this offseason since March and what’s fair concerning the Bears. In 2015, the Bears went 6-10. Yes, they were highly competitive in most of their games, yet they had a top 10 pick in this past May’s draft. This team is still lacking in talent in many areas, particularly of the young variety, that two years can’t repair.

This is only the second year of the John Fox and Pace era. Unlike previous regimes, this organization isn’t slapping band-aids on any more for a team that was past its prime. The Phil Emery’s and Jerry Angelo’s went for the quick fix to build around a talented defensive core, while never properly addressing the offense. And they had more time than they think. You can overhaul a professional roster in the NFL, provided you show direction towards youth. This is the first time in easily over a decade, that Chicago has shown that desire. With this in mind, people began to set high expectations for the 2016 Bears and their prospects. Again, rational was never part of the job description for fans. ‘Could this team make the playoffs?’ ‘Look at the new talent defensively.’ ‘Jay Cutler is finally comfortable with his offensive weapons.’ ‘Hey now, their schedule seems pretty favorable for a surprise run!’ While the Bears could certainly play some meaningful football in January, the odds aren’t stacked in their favor, at least this year. Chicago has the third easiest schedule in the NFL, but the division rival Packers and Lions have the second and fifth easiest respectively. Minnesota, the reigning NFC North champions, who will be likely be without starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater but are still a quality team, check in with the 14th most difficult, but their schedule is inflated by having to play two more first place teams. They also largely have the same exact slate of opponents that their division companions do. So while fans in Chicago may start checking off 10-11 wins when looking at the season slate, there’s no doubt the same phenomenon is happening in Green Bay and Minnesota. The statistical probability and random factor of the

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NFL leaves it unlikely for one division to have three teams with 10-13 wins each. Yes, this team added some fine players on the defensive side of the ball. Danny Trevathan and Jerrell Freeman look like game changers at inside linebacker for the Bears. Willie Young and Lamarr Houston, fully healthy, look to dominate and set the edge aggressively on a consistent basis on the outside. Leonard Floyd, while considered a reach by some, has shown flashes of his incredible athleticism and instinct that will serve him well in his career. And Eddie Goldman looks like the lynchpin of a defensive line for years to come. One caveat: the defense is also the third youngest in the league. With youth, comes growing pains. Especially for a unit now largely put together through two drafts and free agency periods. Guys like Floyd, Goldman, safety Adrian Amos, and defensive end Jonathan Bullard have to show they belong if this team is to take any measurable steps forward, let alone become a playoff team. For rookies and second year players, that’s a lot to ask, even if it is still possible. Jay Cutler finally looks comfortable in his surroundings at Halas Hall. He seems much more confident and has taken control of matters concerning his team, a facet that many will agree he didn’t do early in his Chicago career. Coming off of a career year of efficiency, he should be able to take another step forward. That’s just doing the math. But his new offensive weapons and roster turnover have to allow those dreams to come true. The Bears offensive line basically has four new starters this year, if you count Kyle Long’s position move back to right guard. Cody Whitehair, Bobby Massie, and Ted Larsen will now fill in on a line looking to gel quickly. Charles Leno is your lone incumbent starter playing the same position at left tackle. Larsen is only in after the bright future of the second year Hroniss Grasu was put on hold due to a torn ACL a few weeks ago. Grasu’s injury reset all the progress this new group was making together as they now had to work with a new center. For a position group that also had it’s depth decimated by early retirements of guys like Manny Ramirez and Nate Chandler, the pressure isn’t ideal on the thin starting group. Offensive linemen need to work as one and become a wall, so it’s not wise to throw them a curve ball after all of the previous changes. The offensive success of this team will be defined by whether this line comes together. Stay tuned. Your skill positions are now missing the NFL’s yard from scrimmage leader in the past eight years in Matt Forte (even though it was wise to move on for youth), and a starting

tight end two years removed from 90-plus receptions in Martellus Bennett. The method behind Pace’s madness in moving on from both is sound, and the Bears certainly have a capable plan in place to replace their production, we just have to see this plan through. Receiver Kevin White after all, is in actuality a rookie, after missing his first year due to injury. This is a man described as having freakish ability with a lot to learn about the NFL game, given his inexperience. White has struggled this August in the preseason and Cutler echoed the same sentiments this past weekend, describing these struggles as “growing pains” from this really “being his rookie year and not playing a lot of college football.” The Bears believe in White, enough to even publicly constructively criticize him, but it’s going to take time for him to be successful and morph into a dominant player they need him to be. These things don’t happen overnight. With Forte’s absence, Chicago is undoubtedly moving towards a running back by committee movement with Jeremy Langford, Ka’Deem Carey, Jacquizz Rodgers, and Jordan Howard. It’s how Fox has operated with his teams in the past and that’s probably what it’s going to take to replace the immense production of Forte. With the exception of Rodgers, you’re working with guys who have never had featured roles in the league and have little to no experience on regular basis. These players are far from known commodities while flashing their talent before like Langford and Carey. As with White and the defense, we need time to ascertain the concern level of these players, and if they don’t succeed right away, that’s okay. They’re young, they’re learning. It’s difficult to accurately predict how this Bears season will go. Given their injury issues, which seem to be slowing down, and their youth on both sides of the ball, it’s fair to set a range anywhere from five to 10 wins. There are too many questions at the moment. But please, don’t act like this preseason has shone a light on the truth of this team’s issues that you chose to ignore. Even if they don’t reach the playoff summit, that’s okay, because they’re still growing. We know they’ll be competitive, we just don’t know if they’re ready to win. There’s a difference. After Chicago’s listless performance against Kansas City on Saturday, Cutler made sure to maintain, “You know, we still have time.” That’s speaking both to prepare for the opener against Houston and throughout this rebuilding process. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Robert Zeglinski is a staff writer for SB Nation and managing editor at No Coast Bias. Follow Robert on Twitter:@RobertZeglinski.

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