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A pair of Democrats hoping to take Litesa Wallace’s place in the statehouse were removed from the ballot last Thursday by the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Rockford School Board member Lisa Jackson and business owner Jesse Aguirre had their names struck from the list for the March 20 Democratic primary following a unanimous vote by the state body.

That leaves a field of four Dems vying for Wallace’s 67th State House seat.

In both cases, the state board cited signatures collected that did not match with proper addresses for the signees; signatures that were not genuine or did not include complete addresses; or persons that did not live in the district. Candidates must file at least 500 valid signatures on petitions.

Maurice West II, Valeri DeCastris, Angela Fellars and Gerald O. Albert are left to battle it out in the March primary. Wallace will see out the rest of her term. She is running as a candidate for lieutenant governor with Daniel Biss and has held the 67th seat since her July 2014 appointment to replace Chuck Jefferson.

The board says that it upheld a December recommendation that both candidates be removed from the ballot. Aguirre told the Register Star that he didn’t feel the board’s decision was fair.

Downstate man awarded Carnegie Medal for thwarting attack

A central Illinois man has received the Carnegie Medal for thwarting an attack by a knife-wielding man at a chess club session for children.

James Vernon was awarded the medal on Monday by Rep. Darin LaHood, an Illinois Republican. The honor is given to someone from the U.S. or Canada who risks their life while saving or attempting to save the lives of others, the Peoria Journal Star reported.

The Army veteran was 75 when he fought off the 19-year-old man trying to attack people at Morton Public Library in 2015. He deflected the attacker’s attention away from the children and blocked him to allow everyone to escape, said Sandy Rassi, the chess club’s organizer who was present during the attack and at Monday’s ceremony.

“It was a supernatural, God-imposed calm that was in the room,” Rassi said.

Vernon suffered cuts to two arteries and a tendon but returned to the chess club a week later to instruct. He is credited with saving the lives of 16 children and their parents who were at the event.

“He was the man who had the training, the know-how and the character,” said Julia Vernon, the veteran’s sister. “He was the perfect man for the job. We’re just unbelievably proud of him.”

James Vernon’s wife, Hanna, hopes that her husband’s story will inspire others to be brave in a dangerous situation in the future.

“If a 75-year-old chess geek can do this, what can I do?” she asked.

The attacker, Dustin Brown, was arrested and later sentenced to prison. R.

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ROSCOE

Trustee questions clerk’s salary

BY JIM HAGERTY CONTRIBUTOR

ROSCOE — A member of the Roscoe Township Board of Trustees is asking the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s O�ce to review whether what a former elected o�cial was paid over a nine-year period violated state law.

According to Roscoe County Township Trustee Kelly Cosgri�, former Township Clerk Patricia Zintak from 2009 to 2017 was paid a $5,000 annual salary for the elected position. Documents show Zintak was also paid an additional annual salary of $37,000 for at least three other positions: o�ce manager, assessor’s sta�er and as a member of the general township sta�. The compensation included holiday and sick time and contributions to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

That is why Cosgri� turned to county and state o�cials, which has resulted in a petition asking Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato to measure Zintak’s employment against state law.

Cosgri� said although he does not believe Zintak played a role in what he says could be illegal compensation, past trustees who were paying her likely did.

Cosgri� turned to Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, State Sen. Dave Syverson and Township O�cials of Illinois Executive Director Brian E. Smith first. A legal powwow then resulted in a determi-

Roscoe Village Trustee Kelly Cosgriff has questioned payments to former township clerk Patricia Zintak. Cosgriff says documents obtained via a records request show Zintak received around $290,000 more in compensation than state law allowed from 20092017 as she held an additional three positions in township government. nation Syverson said is a clear violation of a clearly established statute.

“The statute and interpretation are clear,” he said.”An elected township o�cial, including township clerks, cannot be directly employed by the township and be compensated.”

But a final ruling is Bruscato’s call.

“That o�ce would appear to have primary jurisdiction in this matter,” said Mike Matulis of the Illinois Attorney General’s O�ce.

Cosgriff said the current board is prepared for whatever ruling Brucato’s o�ce might hand down—if it decides to make one. There is a possibility that Deputy State’s Attorney Dave Kurlinkus’

relationship with Roscoe as its village attorney could present a conflict of interest.

Regardless, Cosgri� says trustees aim to send a message to taxpayers.

“We want the state’s attorney to determine if it is illegal,” Cosgri� said. “But we want accountability of the past (township) board and the current board, and we want people to know we are digging into things to form a clean slate.”

Cosgriff was elected to the Roscoe Township Board of Trustees in 2016.

He was part of the group Citizens for a Clean Slate, which objected to Zintak’s candidacy in 2016. It was determined that Zintak and seven other Roscoe Township Republican candidates incorrectly filed

their election paperwork. They were Jesse Garcia, Trustee; Steve Connell, Township Supervisor; Matthew Servant, Road Commissioner; Cynthia Servant, Township Assessor; Thomas Jack, Trustee; Todd Piper, Trustee; and Tom Hawes, Trustee.

Instead of opting for a hearing, all eight candidates removed themselves from the ballot.

Rhonda Surratt, of South Beloit, currently serves as Roscoe Township clerk.

The Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s O�ce and Patricia Zintak could not be reached for comment.

The petition can be found at wincoilnews. com/petition---sa-bruscato.html. R.

CITY

Cacciapaglia to head domestic violence o�ce

BY JIM HAGERTY CONTRIBUTOR

ROCKFORD — The source of a domestic violence study has been tapped to run the city’s newly formed O�ce of Domestic Violence and Human Tra�cking Prevention.

Rockford lawyer Jennifer Cacciapaglia was commissioned by the city early in Mayor Tom McNamara’s term to shore up data regarding the city and countywide prevalence of domestic violence. Her 13-page report released last fall showed that in Rockford, 5,240 reported incidents of domestic violence were filed in 2016 and nearly 5,000 a year earlier. There were 2,826 orders of protection filed in Winnebago County in 2016 and almost that many in 2017.

Those results, city o�cials say, are indicative of McNamara’s message that domestic violence is a multi-generational

problem that weaves its way into other crimes. Aldermen approved the city o�ce last November.

Cacciapaglia has been an advocate of victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse for most of her career. In 2013, she co-founded the Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (RAASE), an organization that aims to end demand for sex tra�cking through city-county partnerships. She was also a facilitator for the Amanda Reed Foundation and headed Transform Rockford’s public safety spoke, highlighting the need to curb domestic violence.

“She is the ideal person for this position,” McNamara said. “She has a breadth and depth of experience with these di�cult topics that is unmatched in the area.”

Cacciapaglia will begin her position Jan. 22 at a salary of $82,000. She’ll work with

the city’s existing network of domestic violence and sex tra�cking service providers along with law enforcement agencies throughout the county.

The o�ce will not be policing agency, however. It will focus on centralizing existing services. But with domestic violence and sex crimes on the rise, Cacciapaglia’s role will also be to analyze existing programs to determine the need for additional ones.

The announcement comes as January is recognized as National Slavery and Human Tra�cking Month and in stride with the mayor’s focus on public safety. And because Rockford is the second-worst city in Illinois for sex tra�cking, and Illinois No. 8 in the country, the need to get the o�ce up and running may have never been greater.

There are about 500 runaways each year in Rockford, many of whom are domestic violence victims who end up sex-trade

victims.

“It is our moral, social and fiscal responsibility as a community if we have a problem that is significant as domestic violence, to understand the problem, understand the impacts and create a plan to address it,” McNamara said in an earlier report.

In addition to her position in the city’s legal department, Cacciapaglia was an assistant state’s attorney between 1998 and 2000. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Illinois University in 1995 and a Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 1998.

“I am honored to work on such important issues in our community,” Cacciapaglia said. “I’m grateful to this administration and city council for recognizing the need for this o�ce. I look forward to working to build a meaningful collaborative community response to these critical issues.” R.

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State

Kennedy targets gun violence in governor campaign

By Sophia Tareen Associated Press

CHICAGO — Few people running for public office have been more personally affected by gun violence than Chris Kennedy, who was a child when his father and uncle, Sen. Robert Kennedy and President John F. Kennedy, were assassinated.

Now the 54-year-old Democrat has made the issue a centerpiece of his campaign for Illinois governor, talking often about growing up without a father and family trips to Arlington National Cemetery, and saying too many people in Chicago and elsewhere in Illinois are dealing with the same kind of pain.

The move has brought endorsements from African-American leaders, including U.S. Reps. Bobby Rush and Danny Davis, and could help Kennedy earn support in the March primary from black voters who have been disproportionately hurt by gun violence.

But it’s also put him at odds with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and some others and prompted accusations of race baiting, after Kennedy said much of the violence is due

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to systemic disinvestment in black neighborhoods. He accused Emanuel, the former White House chief of staff, of pushing black people out of the city through a “strategic gentrification plan” that includes cutting funding for police and public schools.

“Our government needs to be held accountable for subjecting our communities to a life of crimes of survival,” Kennedy told supporters. “We can reduce and control gun violence in our communities, but we need to be honest with ourselves about why it’s happening.”

Emanuel called the comments “hallucinatory” and said he would like to hear “ideas, not insults,” while a mayoral spokesman said it was “a direct assault on one of this city’s greatest strengths — our diversity.”

Kennedy’s other critics, including campaign rivals, called the comment hypocritical, noting he was praising Emanuel not long ago and even donated $5,000 to his campaign. The Chicago Tribune, in an editorial, called it “a cynical and divisive pitch for votes.”

Kennedy is one of six Democrats seeking the party’s nomination March 20 for the chance to unseat first-term Gov. Bruce Rauner, who’s widely considered one of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents up for re-election this fall. Among the other Democrats running are state Sen. Daniel Biss and billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker, who’s scooped up endorsements from Democratic county officials and major unions, including the Illinois Education

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“whiter.”

He says his plan to reduce violence would include more investment in neighborhoods, reducing poverty and tougher gun control measures — an approach similar to that of his opponents.

Emanuel said he has worked to reverse the decline in the city’s black population and reduce violence across Chicago.

Also seeking the Democratic nomination are regional schools superintendent Bob Daiber, activist Tio Hardiman and physician Robert Marshall. Rauner faces a GOP primary challenge from conservative state Rep. Jeanne Ives.

Ives and Kennedy clashed Monday at a candidates’ forum concerning gun violence in the state.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Ives, the third-term Republican from Wheaton, decried the decline in the nuclear family as the root cause of gun crime.

“The problem is the gun violence in this city of Chicago, predominantly. And you know how you’re going to solve it? Fathers in the home,” she said.

As audience members booed and shouted, she repeated, “Fathers in the home.”

Kennedy responded a few minutes later, according to the Tribune.

“Well, I wish I could agree with you,” the Democrat said. “I didn’t have a father in my life. Somebody shot him.”

Kennedy then left the stage to a round of applause and a standing ovation from those in attendance.

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Rush and Davis, who have both lost family members to the city’s violence, said they’re backing Kennedy because he’s put violence prevention and gun control at the top of his agenda.

Speaking at a campaign event this month at a church in a west side Chicago neighborhood where homicides have spiked in recent years, Rush said it was “the first time in my lifetime” Illinois has a gubernatorial candidate who knows how violence rips apart a family and a community. Kennedy’s father was killed as he ran for president in 1968, years after John F. Kennedy’s assassination.

“He understands. He gets it,” Rush said.

“We don’t have to sit down and go over violence.”

Joining them was Nate Pendleton, whose 15-year-old daughter, Hadiya, was shot and killed days after returning from President Barack Obama’s 2013 inauguration, and Kennedy’s running mate, Ra Joy, whose 23-year-old son was fatally shot last summer, apparently by someone trying to steal his cellphone.

Chicago police recorded 650 homicides in 2017, down from the year before but still more killings than in New York City and Los Angeles combined.

Kennedy criticized Chicago officials for celebrating the decrease. He said the city is using a strategy of “selective containment” in which violence is allowed to continue in certain neighborhoods and minorities are pushed out Chicago, making the city

CHICAGO — A handful of Illinois-based nursing homes sued the state’s Department of Healthcare and Family Services on Friday, saying low Medicaid rates are jeopardizing their ability to provide adequate quality of care.

In a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, five groups that jointly operate more than 100 skilled nursing facilities across the state said Illinois’ reimbursement rates and methodologies violated certain requirements under the Medicaid Act. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the governor’s office did not immediately return requests for comment.

Nursing homes across the country are struggling to pay landlords, employees and

providers due to low Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement rates and depressed occupancy levels, but the problem is especially acute in Illinois, where reimbursements are not only low, but also arrive with months of delays.

An impasse between Illinois’ Republican governor and Democrats who control the legislature left the state without a complete budget for an unprecedented two fiscal years. Lawmakers enacted a fiscal 2018 budget in July, but the state still has a $9.1 billion backlog of unpaid bills to vendors and service providers.

CC Care, a Chicago-based skilled nursing home operator, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October, saying in court papers that slow, erratic and low Medicaid payments were having a “disastrous effect” on all nursing homes in the state.

Some nursing facilities have waited up

to nine months to receive their Medicaid payments, which they rely on to cover everything from salaries, rent and food to laundry and medical equipment and services, restructuring experts have told Reuters.

The lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services was filed by Generations Health Care Network, Carlyle Healthcare Center, St. Vincent’s Home, Clinton Manor Living Center and Extended Care Clinical.

As a result of the state’s reductions in Medicaid reimbursement rates, the five operators said they have substantially limited, or are considering limiting, their participation in the Medicaid program.

This will “severely curtail” Medicaid patients’ access to nursing care services, they said.

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Elections

Crosschecking Crosscheck Illinois says the Kansas-based voter database system favored by the White House is not up to the task.

By Shane Nicholson Managing Editor

CHICAGO — The Illinois State Board of Elections last week said it would not be sending voter data for entry into a Kansasbased registry supported by the Trump administration, citing security concerns.

The Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program, designed by Kansas election officials, supposedly collects and parses information on voter rolls around the country. Driven by Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, a top figure in President Donald Trump’s recently disbanded “Commission on Election Integrity,” Crosscheck has come under fire for potentially exposing the personal data of more than 100 million voters.

Officials cited a lack of security measures in the Crosscheck system in declining to take part in the program.

The board had originally indicated that it would begin sending data in January, but ISBE Executive Director Steve Sandvoss, in a Jan. 10 letter to state legislators, said that Crosscheck had not met its standards for protecting voter information.

“As of this date, we have received no description of security enhancements from Crosscheck,” Sandvoss wrote.

“We plan to review and discuss those proposed enhancements upon receipt and we will transmit no data to Crosscheck until security issues are addressed to our satisfaction.”

Democratic state Sens. Kwame Raoul and Bill Cunningham have introduced legislation that would amend Illinois’ election code and disallow participation in any interstate voting registry outside the Electronic Registration Information Center, a non-profit organization that allows states to share voter information.

Illinois is among 22 states participating in the ERIC program.

Questionable methods, security

Crosscheck’s ability to establish accurate voter rolls has been called into question in numerous reports and studies. One 2014 report showed that out of 7.2 million voters flagged by Crosscheck for potentially voting in multiple elections, only four had charges brought against them with none receiving convictions.

Oregon and Florida have both left the program, calling its methods and results questionable. “We left because the data we

received was unreliable,” said Oregon’s secretary of state in 2014.

The system reportedly works by matching first, middle and last name, birth date, and last four digits of a Social Security number to known voter rolls. But that method, critics say, unfairly highlights persons with common last names. And the database is often incomplete, leaving out middle names or failing to recognize the difference between a Jr. and Sr. Database expert Mark Swedlund told Rolling Stone in 2014 t hat Crosscheck used a “childish methodology” in coming to its conclusions. “God forbid your name is Garcia, of which there are 858,000 in the U.S., and your first name is Joseph or Jose,” he said. “You’re probably suspected of voting in 27 states.”

Methodology aside, some have pointed out serious security flaws in the Crosscheck system. An October report from ProPublica highlighted a number of issues around the storage of voter data within Crosscheck: “Crosscheck’s data is stored on an FTP server run by the Arkansas Office of the Secretary of State. FTP servers are unencrypted, leaving passwords and downloads readable by electronic spies. It is standard across the industry to instead use SFTP (short for ‘SSH File Transfer Protocol’), which protects data from prying eyes, according to Hall. He compared FTP servers to a postcard and SFTP servers to a letter sealed in an envelope and locked in a vault.”

“It blows my mind — this is complete operational security incompetence,” Joe Hall, the chief technologist for the Center for Democracy & Technology, told ProPublica. “You should consider all of that stuff in the hands of people who are clever enough to intercept someone’s email.”

Further analysis by the tech-blog Gizmodo revealed even more concerns in Crosscheck’s setup, showing “an alarming array of previously unreported weaknesses in the network hosting the Crosscheck server.”

The Kansas authorities who manage the system, under the direction of Kobach, have further rebuffed calls to improve its algorithms that identify supposed illegal voters. Some groups have said Crosscheck produces figures that exaggerate instances of voter fraud by a factor of more than 1,000.

“Experience in the (C)rosscheck program indicates that a significant number of apparent double votes are false positives and not double votes,” Crosscheck’s own 2014 user guide says.

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Kobach’s biases

Kobach has been a staunch supporter of voter caging, a method of purging voter rolls via a variety of means that have been struck down by U.S. courts. Following the president’s repeated and unsubstantiated claims of 3 to 5 million illegal votes being cast in the November 2016 general election, he was tapped as vice-chairman of the White House’s voting fraud team after Trump took office.

In June, Kobach sent notice to election officials in all 50 states asking them to submit voter data for entry into the Crosscheck system. But even then, Kobach requested data be sent via an unprotected email address that could have exposed the information of millions of voters. The commission was also shown to use private email accounts to conduct official business.

A December report from Georgetown University showed former Director of National Intelligence Jim Clapper and former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Matt Olsen ques-

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The voter fraud commission was disbanded Jan. 3 after a series of internal battles and lawsuits along with states refusing to participate. The work of the commission has been passed along to the Department of Homeland Security, administration officials said.

States, courts respond

Meanwhile, the state of Indiana, a participant in Crosscheck, faces a lawsuit over its purging of voter rolls using the system’s methods. But a study by researchers from Yale, Harvard, Stanford, the University of Pennsylvania and Microsoft found that more than 99 percent of all potential voter fraud cases identified by Crosscheck are false positives.

Despite the known issues with the program, Indiana legislators have allowed a positive ID for suspected fraud by Crosscheck to be grounds for striking a voter from the rolls. That led to the filing of a lawsuit in October by Common Cause and the American Civil Liberties Union after the state purged more than 1.5 million voters between 2014 and 2017.

t blows my mind — this is complete operational security incompetence. You should consider all of that stuff in the hands of people who are clever enough to intercept someone’s email.”

tioned the very efforts of the president’s commission.

“In 2016, America experienced an unprecedented attack against our democracy by a foreign nation-state seeking to influence the outcome of the presidential election through cyber operations,” said Olsen. “We should do everything we can to increase our defenses against such attacks. To that end, the Commission on Election Integrity should ensure that it has established basic data security measures as it sets about gathering the highly sensitive information of millions of Americans into one centralized, potentially vulnerable location where the database may quickly become an appealing target for foreign powers and criminal enterprises alike.”

A legal brief from Georgetown Law’s Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection said that by consolidating voter data in Crosscheck, the likelihood of a breach that could reveal information on millions of voters was highly likely.

Calling Crosscheck “a treasure trove for malicious actors,” the brief concluded, “there is substantial reason to believe that the Commission has gone about its work in ways that subjected the data to significant vulnerabilities and indeed exacerbated those vulnerabilities.”

In testimony before the Kansas House Election Committee last week, Kobach claimed the Crosscheck system cost his state no money to operate, despite saying that multiple state IT employees were tasked with managing its systems. While avoiding questioning of the system’s highlighted security flaws, Kobach said that upgrades to address them would cost “less than $20,000.”

Kobach further acknowledged flaws in Crosscheck’s methodology. “I said before that a person with the same first name, last name and dob is a potential match,” he told the Kansas legislature. “What they do with that is up to the state.”

For now, any efforts from the Trump administration to compel states to use Crosscheck will continue to face legislative and legal challenges. Illinois rejected Kobach’s overtures last summer, saying that it would not fulfill any requests for data that could potentially expose the personal information of the state’s voters. And while a divided vote from ISBE in November left open the door for participation in the system, last week’s move showed that state officials have no interest in Crosscheck when it comes to ensuring open and honest elections in Illinois. R.

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State. Bicentennial

Illinois the birthplace of modern retail

By Eric Peterson The Daily Herald

As the home of Sears since the late 19th century, Illinois is the birthplace of modern retail.

Even today’s colossus, Amazon, can trace the roots of its business model to Sears’ original mail-order business that popularized the notion of buying products at home without first seeing and touching them in person.

“There were some small mail-order companies before, but Sears became the largest, the most successful, the giant,” said Libby Mahoney, senior curator of the Chicago History Museum.

And if it seems strange that such a retailer could grow strong enough to make its headquarters the tallest building in the world as Sears did in Chicago in 1973, consider today’s intense competition among cities to house Amazon’s second headquarters, she said.

It was Chicago’s central position in the nation’s railroad and highway networks that made it a better place for Richard Sears to operate the mail-order watch company he’d started in Minneapolis the previous year, 1886.

In Chicago, Sears partnered with watchmaker Alvah C. Roebuck, leading to the longtime name of the firm being Sears, Roebuck and Co. Its first catalog featuring only watches and jewelry was published in 1888, while its first large catalog of general merchandise came along in 1896. Sears wooed customers with promises of savings gained by eliminating the middleman. It popularized the money-back guarantee to build trust with the consumer, Mahoney said.

The gradual diversification of the company’s products seemed to know no bounds, perhaps best illustrated by the advent of Sears Modern Homes. Between 1908 and 1940, Sears sold about 75,000 such homes around the country by mail-order.

Many of the homes, which came in 447 different designs, exist today.

Such a company at that time was largely dependent on the U.S. Post Office for its success and reliability, Mahoney said.

But eventually, Sears, Roebuck’s original mail-order business began to be threatened by the greater urbanization of the country after World War I. The solution — championed by then-vice president and future company President Robert E. Wood — was the introduction of brick-and-mortar stores in the 1920s.

Many other innovations followed under Wood’s guidance, including getting into the insurance business during the Great Depression with the creation of Allstate Insurance. Like several other Sears-created

The Sears, Roebuck and Co. store on South State Street at Congress Parkway in Chicago, built in 1891 by William LeBaron Jenney.

Courtesy, Chicago History Museum brands, Allstate eventually would be spun off as an independent company, but not until 1993.

Although Sears has never been a manufacturer, its brands such as Craftsman tools, Kenmore appliances and DieHard batteries helped build the company’s reputation.

Even as the biggest of all, Sears didn’t take customer loyalty for granted, Mahoney said.

“They were really trying to improve the appearance of their products and make them stylish in the 1930s,” Mahoney said.

“I think they were really savvy merchants.”

The nation’s economic recovery after World War II was what enabled such imitators as Kmart, Target and Kohl’s, but probably not until the 1970s or 1980s did they start to have a significant impact on Sears’ business, Mahoney said.

Even in the mail-order years, the Chicago-based Montgomery Ward was the country’s distant second-place retailer, despite having started earlier.

“Sears always seemed to have the upper hand,” Mahoney said. Nevertheless,

Montgomery Ward’s successfully carved a niche for itself by deliberately selling different products than Sears did, she added.

For the past 25 years, Sears has made its home at the 780-acre Prairie Stone Business Park it created on the west side of Hoffman Estates. Though the now-vanished Poplar Creek Music Theater was probably the first name that put Hoffman Estates on the regional map, Sears was an even bigger one, Mayor Bill McLeod said.

“When it was announced, it was a really big deal,” McLeod said. “Sears was an iconic retailer. It obviously brought a lot of attention to the village. Sears made a big difference.”

Among the other developments that have located around it are the Sears Centre Arena — now home to the NBA G League’s Windy City Bulls — and the Chicago region’s 185,000-square-foot Cabela’s store.

The westward expansion of the village’s commercial presence was followed by equivalent residential growth.

“There was very little housing on the west side of the village before Sears came,”

McLeod said.

Though headlines today often chronicle the company’s present struggles, reminders of Sears’ heyday are all around. These include the call letters of Chicago radio station WLS — which stands for “World’s Largest Store” for the four years Sears owned the station in the 1920s — and the name of Schaumburg’s massive Woodfield Mall, which honors both Robert Wood and iconic Chicago merchant Marshall Field.

But for a business based in the greater Chicago area for more than 130 years, Sears’ longevity and influence are historic, Mahoney said.

“They’ve hung on longer than the stockyards,” she laughed.

Eric Peterson of the Daily Herald can be reached at epeterson@dailyherald.com.

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Stateline

2 lung transplants save Beloit man’s life Kaj Anderson and his wife Mary are thankful to two donor families. Kaj had a lung transplant in October which failed, but was able to obtain another lung.

Since his second transplant, Kaj is recovering and his body seems to be accepting the lung. Photo, Hillary Gavan/The Beloit Daily News via AP

By Hillary Gavan Beloit Daily News

BELOIT, Wis. — Guitarist and human services provider Kaj Anderson is a walking miracle.

After he received a failed lung transplant in October, the 69-year-old received a second lung hours before he was to be taken off life support.

“We are thankful to supportive friends, UW Hospitals and the families of two donors,” Anderson told the Beloit Daily News.

Kaj Anderson and his wife Mary Anderson are celebrating his miraculous recovery as they prepare for a “Mega Jam” fundraiser in his honor. The Dave Potter trio is hosting the event Sunday, Jan. 21 at Grand Avenue Pub. All are invited to “breathe the sounds of Kaj Anderson and company.” People will be able to enjoy 50/50 raffles, a silent auction and the chance to win a guitar from Paradise Guitars.

The Andersons are thankful their journey is getting better. Kaj Anderson, the father of four and one who passed away, had always enjoyed good health.

He also has grandchildren and great grand-kids. He needed his strength for his job as a behavioral clinician, working with the severely mentally ill at Janesville and Beloit Community Support programs through Rock County Human Services.

His wife of 37 years, Mary Anderson, is a close companion. The two share a love of family, music and their special parrot they raised for 28 years. The two suffered a devastating loss when their first daughter passed away from cystic fibrosis in 1986,

but Kaj Anderson remained strong and patient.

The couple suffered another blow 2 ½ years ago when Kaj Anderson was diagnosed with hypersensitivity pneumonitis with fibrosis. The lung disease

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was caused by an immune response to an unknown antigen. The condition can be caused by breathing in allergens such as dust or hay.

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis has been referred to as bird breeder’s lung and mushroom picker’s disease in specific occupations with a risk of HP from biological dusts. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, proteins in the dander, urine, or saliva of warm-blooded animals can sensitize individuals and lead to allergic reactions or trigger asthmatic episodes. Warmblooded animals include dogs, cats, birds and rodents, according to cdc.gov.

The autoimmune response in Kaj Anderson’s lungs was resulting in tissue dying. It became increasingly difficult to breathe as his lungs became filled with scar tissue and fibroids. Although various medications were tried, nothing could slow down the deterioration of his lungs.

Although it’s not confirmed, some of his doctors suspect he was reacting to dander exposure from the African grey parrot the couple had for close to 30 years. The Andersons had to make the painful decision to give their bird to Feathered Friends Bird Sanctuary in Stoughton. They were also advised

to remove all carpets and have the furnace and duct work in their homes cleaned out.

Kaj Anderson was placed on a transplant list for 11 weeks before receiving his first lung on Oct. 10. However, two days later a CAT scan showed the lung wasn’t working, as it had a faulty valve.

After an unsuccessful surgery to remedy the problem, doctors said his blood supply in the transplanted lung was diminishing.

He would need to be placed on life support to help him breathe and put in an induced coma to keep him from struggling against his oxygen tube.

After two weeks Kaj Anderson’s family would be faced with the difficult decision to have him taken off life support as doctors said his body was shutting down.

By the night before that decision would have to be made, what the family called a second miracle had happened. Another lung was secured for Kaj Anderson. After his second surgery on Oct. 17, it appeared the lung was working.

Kaj Anderson was able to get off life support. It appeared his body was accepting the new organ. Kaj Anderson still had many obstacles. He had to learn to walk, talk, eat and drink again as he lost the ability to perform all bodily functions while in his coma and lost muscle.

However, with daily physical therapy he slowly relearned to basic tasks. He has started the journey of ongoing therapy and the reduction of his more than 20 medications. Although he has nurse and therapy visits, he is finally back home and on the mend. His wife credits his swift recovery to the patience and determination he has learned in his job, as well as the miracle of the human body.

Kaj Anderson is hoping to be back to work

by February. Although his hands are still a bit shaky, he’s hoping to strum the guitar at his upcoming fundraiser.

The Andersons can’t thank the donor families enough for the two life-saving lungs. Even though the first lung was faulty, they stress it kept Kaj Anderson alive long enough to get the second one. He’s has written letters to both donor families who will have the opportunity to decide if they want to meet or correspond with Kaj Anderson in the future.

“There will never be enough ‘thankyous,’” he said.

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Nation

DHS head feigns amnesia over ‘shithole’ comments

By Aaron Rupar ThinkProgress.org

During testimony before Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen claimed to not know whether Norway is a predominately white country.

Nielsen made that hard-to-believe claim while trying to defend the racist language President Trump used during a meeting with lawmakers about immigration last week. The Washington Post, citing “several people briefed on the meeting,” reported that Trump called African nations “shithole countries” and told lawmakers and suggested that the U.S. immigration system should bring in more people from countries like Norway. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois — the only Democratic lawmaker who was in the room for the meeting — later publicly confirmed that Trump made those comments, which he characterized as “hate-filled, vile, and racist.”

Though the White House initially responded to the Post’s reporting by releasing a statement that didn’t deny Trump used racist language, as the blowback intensified, Trump and his supporters used word games to try and walk his comments

back.

Nielsen contributed to the gaslighting effort during her testimony on Tuesday, during which she repeatedly said that she “did not hear” Trump say “shithole” during the meeting.

“I did not hear that word used, no sir,” Nielsen said at one point. “The conversation was very impassioned, I don’t dispute that the President was using tough language, others in the room were also using tough language.”

Sen. Pat Leahy, D-Vermont, used his question-and-answer time to press Nielsen on why Trump singled out Norway as a country from which he’d like to bring more immigrants to the U.S. “Being from Norway is not a skill, and with the standard of living in Norway better than ours, you’re not going to have too many people from there,” Leahy said.

“What does he mean when he says he wants more people from Norway?”

Nielsen didn’t directly answer the question, but said that Trump is impressed with Norway because Norwegians “work very hard.”

“And so what he was referencing is, from a merit-based perspective, we’d like to have

those with skills who can assimilate and contribute to the United States — moving away from country quotas and to an individual merit-based system,” Nielsen added.

Leahy followed up by asking her, “Norway is a predominately white country, isn’t it?”

Nielsen feigned ignorance.

“I’m — I — eh, I actually do not know that, sir, but I imagine that’s the case,” she replied.

Norway, in fact, is nearly 95 percent white.

Following the hearing, Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, told reporters that he’s skeptical about Nielsen’s show of ignorance.

“I find it absolutely hard to believe that she does not remember that language used by the President of the United States of America,” Booker said. “And so, this to me is hurtful because that language wasn’t just vulgarity… the President’s words on a consistent basis have been bigoted and discriminatory against others.”

During another part of her testimony on Tuesday, Nielsen revealed that she doesn’t understand basic facts about how the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival

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The administration and Congressional Republicans have repeatedly blamed the looming government shutdown on Democrats unwilling to bend on DACA. However, Republicans control the White House and both houses of Congress, meaning a bipartisan deal to avoid the shutdown is unnecessary.

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RACVB VIEW

Snowy works of art in Rockford

BY ELIZABETH MILLER ROCKFORD AREA CVB

Winter birthdays in the Midwest can be di�cult. I should know...my birthday is in January. You can’t have outdoor parties (unless you want to freeze) and you can’t ask for fun pool toys or cute summer clothes because you won’t use them for 6 months! There is one good thing about winter birthdays though...snow!

Around my birthday in particular, the Rockford region also gets to celebrate the annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition! I always enjoy driving through Sinnissippi Park and gawking at the incredible works of art that begin disappearing just days later. It amazes me that a group of people can start with a plain block of snow and transform it to be something you would never expect.

There are those years when Mother Nature is not on our side and doesn’t give us enough snow this time of year. The Snow Sculpting Competition has been postponed or even canceled all together before because of it! We’ve had our fair share of snow this year, so luckily enough snow has been salvaged for the competitors. Plus, we have the cold weather to keep them in tact!

With special snow technology these days, we wouldn’t even have to worry if we didn’t have snow. Last year, the Rockford Park District literally created snow in Sinnissippi Park using two snow making machines to produce 32,000 cubic feet of snow.

The blocks of ice are being put into place for the teams, and the competition will begin Wednesday, January 17. Sculptors from across Illinois will be in Rockford

Snow sculpture from 2014

Historic Route 20 One of the oldest roads that spans the United States from coast to coast, the original highway takes you right through the heart of Winnebago County. Known as State Street as it goes through Rockford, you will pass everything from big box stores to quaint downtown shops. Take a pit stop at the RACVB office (102 N. Main St.) and get the scoop on where else to visit while in the area.

Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition team competing to create the best snow sculpture. The winning team will them represent Illinois in the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition! There is also a special section of Sinnissippi Park where local high school teams will be sculpting their own snow creations.

The Snow Sculpting Competition is always one of my favorite things to see in the winter. If you haven’t gone before, I highly encourage you to check it out!

Even if you’ve seen it every year since the beginning, it’s always fun to look at the sculptures each year because nothing is the same from one year to the next. Just in the past few years alone, I’ve seen an old

fashioned bar scene, sock monkey, astronaut, and even a Tyrannosaurus Rex on a snowboard. The possibilities are endless for these artists!

If you would like to see the Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition, you can see the artists at work starting Wednesday, January 17. The judging will occur on Saturday, January 20 when the sculptures will be finished. Make a trip to Sinnissippi Park any time after Saturday to see all of the completed sculptures. But see them quickly while Mother Nature keeps them in tact!

For more information about this event and more fun events in the Rockford region, visit gorockford.com/events.

Snow sculpting team from 2015

Snow sculpture from 2017

Ole Salty’s Chips & Mrs. Fisher’s Potato Chips Two great chip companies call Rockford home and you can find them at grocery stores throughout the region. For a kettle-cooked style that gives you a satisfying crunch, go with Ole Salty’s. You can visit their factory store at 1920 E. Riverside Blvd. in Loves Park.

For a home style, thick-sliced chip, go with the classic Mrs. Fisher’s that has been cooked in Rockford since 1932. Visit their factory store at 1231 Fulton Ave. in Rockford.

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Leggero’s Another Period returns for Season 3 Rockford-native Natasha Leggero returns for Season 3 of her Comedy Central show Another Period, which premieres Jan. 23.

By Paula Hendrickson

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ou could say that it was another period when Natasha Leggero— co-creator with Riki Lindhome of Comedy Central’s raucous comedy, Another Period—grew up in Rockford. But she did.

Yes, Another Period—which returns for its third season on January 23—can often be coarse and crude, and frequently edges perilously close to the edge of bad taste, but the performances always elevate the material to another level. Anyone who’s not easily offended will laugh out loud at least a couple times per episode.

The cast—led by Leggaro and Lindhome (also half of Garfunkel & Oats)— as the childish, spoiled, and super wealthy Bellacourt sisters, Lillian and Beatrice, respectively—has included a lot of famous faces, including: Jason Ritter (Kevin (Probably) Saves The World) as their idiotic brother and unlikely politician, Frederick; Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds) as their morphine-addicted mother, Dodo; Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) as their maid-turned-stepmother; and Michael Ian Black (The State) as fastidious head butler, Peepers.

But the most ingenious bit of casting?

Lillian and Beatrice’s smarter but less attractive suffragette sister, Hortense, has been played by multiple actresses.

The actress from the original pilot, Artemis Pebdani, was replaced by Lauren Ash (Superstore) in season one.

She, in turn, was replaced in season two by Lauren Flans. While Hortense appeared to have met her demise at the end of season two, rumor is that Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s Donna Lynne Champlin is assuming the role in the third season.

(usual) Suspects open season with 12 Angry Men DOWNTOWN — The (usual) Suspects acting troupe announced the beginning of their 2018 season with the Reginald Rose classic, Twelve Angry Men, set to open Thursday, Feb. 1.

Adapted for the stage by Sherman L. Sergel, Twelve Angry Men tells the story of a murder trial set to be an open-and-shut case, until one juror begins questioning the “facts” of the situation.

“This is a remarkable thing about democracy,” says the foreign-born juror, “that we are notified by mail to come down to this place—and decide on the guilt or innocence of a person; of a man or woman we have not known before. We have nothing to gain or lose by our verdict. We should not make it a personal thing.”

Directed by Andrew Harth, the (usual) Suspects will present Twelve Angry Men

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 24 at downtown’s Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St. General admission tickets are

$18 and can be purchased through usualsuspectspresents.com.

The (usual) Suspects will continue their 2018 season with a production of the iconic 1960s rock musical Hair, opening June 7. Following in late-summer will be a three-week run of Will Eno’s The Realistic Joneses, and the season closes out with Lee Blessing’s political drama Chesapeake, opening Oct. 18.

The (usual) Suspects have become a staple of Rockford’s theatre scene since launching in 2015 with an acclaimed performance of The Rocky Horror Show.

2018 marks the group’s third season of shows at the Nordlof’s J.R. Sullivan Theater, which is maintained by the Rockford Public Library.

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The fact is, Another Period is a show where you’ll see a lot of familiar faces— from TV, film, and Broadway—in recurring and one-shot roles. As a viewer, you get the feeling that actors of all stripes are vying for a chance to visit the hysterically dysfunctional Bellacourt Manor.

What might surprise first time viewers—apart from Beatrice and Frederick’s disturbingly unusual relationship—is that despite being a basic cable comedy series, Another Period has amazing sets and costumes that really help sell the idea that this rich, oblivious family, and the dirt-poor servants who cater to their whims, really are living a century ago.

Want to catch up on the fun? All episodes from seasons one and two can be streamed on the Comedy Central website: cc.com/shows/another-period.

Programming notes

Season 3 of Another Period premieres 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 on Comedy Central. R.

RAM @ RAM art show and sale coming Jan. 27 MUSEUM CAMPUS — The Rockford Artisan Market at Rockford Art Museum features more than 20 local artists and artisans with their assemblage art, block printing, ceramics, illustrations, jewelry and accessories, photography, paintings and more, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 27.

The $7 event admission includes free admission at RAM plus a 10 percent discount on museum memberships purchased that day. Admission proceeds support the Rockford Art Museum.

The Rockford Art Museum is at 711 N. Main St. For more information visit rockfordartmuseum.org. R.

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A&E Happenings Music

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

DJ/Karaoke - Mortimer’s Roadhouse, 105 W. Grove in Poplar Grove. 815-765-0082. DJ/Karaoke w/ RPM every Friday, DJ/Karaoke w/ DJ Double D every Saturday Mary’s Place - 602 N. Madison St. marysplacebar. com. Open Stage, Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 p.m.-close; Karaoke, Wed. 9:30 p.m.-close.

Bruce L. Warden - For listening & dining every Friday and Saturday 5-9 p.m. at Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St. Rockford Christian Fellowship - RCF performs locally, is not affiliated with any church, but rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at First Covenant Church, 316 Wood Road. The band welcomes additional participants (high school age through retired). See our website for more info www.rcfband.org. Contact Director, Brian Waterson, 815/797-2320, rcfband@gmail.com Friday D ​ ance/Concert with the​Trinadora​R ​ ocks B ​ and - 7-10 p.m. at 575 Beloit Rd. in Belvidere. $5. For more information visit trinadora.com Saturday Concerto Competition - Rockford Symphony Orchestra in partnership with Rock Valley College announce registration is open for the annual Concerto Competition for young musicians up to 21 years of age from a 50 mile radius of Rockford. The 2018 Concerto Competition will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Rock Valley College. Applicants must register for the competition by December 20, 2017. Registration is available online at rockfordsymphony.com/concerto-competition. Cash prizes are awarded for the top three competitors and the first prize winner is offered an opportunity to perform with the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra at its spring performance. Competition Guidelines: Entries will be accepted in: Piano, Strings, Voice, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion.

The competition piece should not exceed 10 minutes and must be appropriate to perform with a youth orchestra, such as a movement from a concerto, or an aria for voice. The competition piece need not be memorized. The applicant is responsible for obtaining their own accompanist. The applicant must bring three copies of their music for the judges. An entry fee of $35 must accompany the application.

Music Academy Free Concert - Concert takes place in the Sanctuary of First Lutheran Church, 225 S. 3rd Ave. The concerts will begin at 11:15 a.m. The Music Academy string and flute ensembles will peform. Music will include the “Holberg Suite” by Edvard Grieg and “Dragon Hunter” and “Festival Rondo” by Richard Meyer.

Friday, January 26 Trinadora​Duo – Jannie Nelson and Ron Holm - 6-9 p.m. at Gene’s Place, 4412 Manchester Dr. Free admission. For more information visit trinadora. com.

Saturday, January 27 Music Academy Free Concert - The Music Academy in Rockford will present a free concert in the Sanctuary of First Lutheran Church, 225 S. 3rd Ave. The concerts will begin at 11:15 a.m. The concert will feature piano students performing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. In addition organist Joseph Schenk, a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music, will perform Bach’s “Tocatta” and “Fugue in D.” His performance will be videotaped live and projected from the front of the auditorium so that the audience can more closely see him perform. Michael Beert, Music Academy faculty member, will discuss the music and life of Bach while dressed as the esteemed composer.

He will be available after the concert to meet the children and pose for photos.

Community

Saturday, February 3 Jazz at the Egyptian - The historic Egyptian Theatre in Downtown DeKalb is proud to present “Jazz at the Egyptian” featuring performances by the DeKalb High School Jazz Ensemble, the Sycamore High School Jazz Ensemble, the Northern Illinois University Jazz Orchestra and Jazz in Progress.

The concert will take place at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets are on sale now. Ticket prices are $12 for Adults, $10 for Students/Seniors, and $5 for Kids 12 & Under. Tickets can be purchased online at egyptiantheatre.org or through the Egyptian Theatre Box Office by calling 815-7581225 or in person Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. Don’t miss this one-ofa-kind concert featuring performances by the area Jazz ensembles. Proceeds from the event will support local music programs at the high schools and NIU. The Egyptian Theatre is located at 135 N. 2nd Street in Downtown DeKalb. The Egyptian Theatre is owned and operated by Preservation of Egyptian Theatre, Inc. a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

Prime Time Live Band - 8-12 p.m. at Best Dam Bar, 13965 Best Rd. in Davis. Free admission.

Saturday Democratic Rights Protest - There will be a peaceful protest to protect our Democratic rights in front of Federal Building Courthouse located at 327 South Court Street from noon-2 p.m.

Thursday, February 8 Yamato – The Drummers of Japan - 7:30 p.m. at Coronado PAC, 314 N. Main St. Tickets starting at $33-53, and available by calling 800-745-3000 or visiting rccaconcerts.org/ yamato-the-drummers-of-japan/ Friday, February 9 Prime Time Live Band - 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Big Al’s at Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Rd. Free admission.

Sunday, February 11 Olivia Dvorak & Trinadora - Trinadora will take you on the journey through early generations and the roots of country music, while Olivia Dvorak, songwriter and Nashville recording artist, will bring the old and legendary together with the new and contemporary. Performances from 3-5 p.m. and also 7-9 p.m. Takes place at Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St. Tickets $15-25. Tickets available at tickettailor.com/events/oliviadvorak/135261 Saturday, February 17 Prime Time Live Band - 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Viking Lanes, 210 Oak Grove Ave., in South Beloit. Free admission.

Thursdays, January 18-February 22 Grief Support Series - Are you grieving the death of a loved one? Find comfort where others listen, and can relate to your experience. Sharing helps overcome the isolation of grief, and experts share ways to return to healthy daily living. Anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one can join the group. Group meets at Agrace, 7290 Argus Drive, from 10 a.m.-noon. Cost is $50 for the 6-week series. (There is no fee for people whose family member was on hospice in the past 12 months.

The fee may be lowered or waived for others, if needed.) To register or ask questions contact Fran at 608-314-2919 or email fran.coan-meredith@agrace.org.

Saturday, January 27 Rockford Artisan Market - Rockford Artisan Market at Rockford Art Museum features more than 20 local artists and artisans with their assemblage art, block printing, ceramics, illustrations, jewelry and accessories, photography, paintings, and more, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 711 North Main Street in downtown Rockford. The $7 event admission includes free admission at RAM plus a 10% discount on museum memberships purchased that day. Admission proceeds support Rockford Art Museum.

Tuesday, January 30 Northwest Illinois Audubon Birding Fieldtrip - The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will offer you a change to travel local country roads in search of those open land species from the north that frequent our area primarily during the winter.

Last year we saw very few of the typically more common species –Snow Buntings, Lapland Longspurs and Horned Larks – but were richly rewarded with very good views of a Snowy Owl. Other species we’ll search for include Roughlegged Hawk, Northern Shrike and Merlin. Of course we’ll enjoy any bird we see, including our many year-round residents. We will carpool and cruise country roads in local areas that were historically prairie. Viewing will be done predominantly from vehicles, using cars as blinds. The group will meet at 9.a.m.at the Staples parking lot in Freeport located at 1722-1724 South West Avenue and continue to bird until noon. Optional lunch in Freeport after the fieldtrip. If you would like to participate confirm your attendance by calling Mary at 815-938-3204.

Wednesday, January 31 Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike - 4:30-8 p.m. at Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Rd., in Rockton. This FREE family-friendly outdoor winter event is great for all ages to spend the evening exploring the prairies and wetlands under the full moon. Guests can venture out on their own or go with a volunteer guide as they hike, snowshoe or ski with hundreds of luminaries guiding their way on the trail. If

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visitors go with a guide they will hear about the history of the preserve and Natural Land Institute. Adding to the fun will be listening for coyotes, owls, and other night sounds, or simply enjoying the stillness and quiet on the prairie.

Two bonfires and the winter themed greenhouse with refreshments will warm up body and soul.

Registration is requested for this free event.

Call 815-964-6666 or register online at www.

NaturalLand.org by Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

For a $10 donation to Natural Land Institute, guests may rent snowshoes at the event that evening, sponsored by Rocktown Adventures, or they may bring their own snowshoes or skis.

Thursday, February 1 WCAL AP Dinner Meeting - The Winnebago County Association of Legal Administrative Professionals’ monthly dinner meeting will be held at 6 p.m., at JMK Nippon, 2551 N. Perryville Road. Dinner will be a choice of: Sukiyaki Steak, Sesame Chicken, Salmon Steak or Hibachi Vegetables. All dinners are $21.50 and includes fried rice, soup, salad, desert, pop or coffee, tax and gratuity. Your check is your reservation confirmation. Deadline is Friday January 26, 2018.

Guest Speaker will be Louie LaLoggia from the Winnebago County Clerk’s Office. Please send reservations to: JoAn Steede c/o Attorney Laura M. Hunt & Associates, LLC, One Court Place, Suite 102, Rockford, Il 61101.

Saturday, February 17 Lenten Day Retreat - Open to both men and women who desire to enrich their spiritual growth during the Lenten season. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Mitchell Center at St. Bridget Parish, 600 Clifford Ave., in Loves Park.$25 suggested donation. To register call Sister Mary Kay Moran at 815-398-7323 or email MaryKMoran@comcast.net

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Brews & Views: “Cool Runnings” WHEN Wednesday, January 17 (7:30 p.m.)

WHERE Prairie Street Brewing Co. Brews & Views celebrates the 2018 Winter Olympics with one of the all-time greatest underdog sports comedies, “Cool Runnings!” As always, you can enjoy your favorite craft beers and great food from a full menu, delivered to your table, while you watch the film! Doors open at 7 p.m. and showtime is at 7:30 p.m., so arrive early to be sure you get a great seat.

Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition WHEN Wednesday, January 17 - Saturday, January 20 (viewing hours sunrise until 10:30 p.m.)

WHERE Sinnissippi Park Teams from around the state will compete in Rockford for the right to represent Illinois in the 2019 U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition.

Sinnissippi Park is open to view the sculptures while weather permits.

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Duo Sonidos WHEN Friday, January 19 (7:30 p.m.)

WHERE Mendelssohn Hall Duo Sonidos brings together the talents of violinist William Knuth and classical guitarist Adam Levin in a surprising chamber combination that is simultaneously sophisticated and approachable. Admission is $30 for adults and only $6 for students.

Jay Owenhouse: The Authentic Illusionist WHEN Saturday, January 20 (8 p.m.)

WHERE Coronado Performing Arts Center Jay Owenhouse, a legendary escape artist and one of the most awarded illusionists in history, will appear in Rockford for one night only in “Dare to Believe!,” an illusion spectacular.

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Death Notices Sandra Green 80 Loves Park 1/8/2018 Sammy Skinner 57 Rockford 1/8/2018 Michael King 71 Rockford 1/8/2018 Rosemarie Delehanty 66 Loves Park 1/8/2018 Hazel Burke 67 Rockford 1/8/2018 Judy Griffin 75 South Beloit 1/8/2018 Donald Smith 89 Winnebago 1/8/2018 Alice Porter 80 Rockford 1/8/2018 Thomas Frawley 86 Durand 1/8/2018 Michael Wilson 61 Machesney Park 1/8/2018 Lorraine Morgan 99 Rockford 1/9/2018 Robert Childs 74 Rockford 1/9/2018 Rosemarie Hinton 65 Rockford 1/9/2018 Christopher Smith 56 Rockford 1/9/2018 Amber Witz 42 Rockford 1/9/2018 George Frisella 95 Rockford 1/9/2018 David Tunison 73 Rockford 1/9/2018 Roberta Lindley 96 Rockford 1/9/2018 David Danielson 87 Rockford 1/9/2018 Grace Chowanski 98 Rockford 1/9/2018 Marion Johnson 92 Loves Park 1/10/2018 Esther Guenther 71 Rockford 1/10/2018 Bradley Elmer 53 Rockford 1/10/2018 David Hermanson 80 Roscoe 1/10/2018 Barbara Moore 89 Rockford 1/10/2018 Mary Zimmer 63 Loves Park 1/10/2018 Albert Liberatori 72 Rockford 1/10/2018 Neftali Perez 85 Rockford 1/10/2018 Lorraine Manning 88 Rockford 1/10/2018 Jack Saichek 84 Rockford 1/10/2018 James Thompson 80 Rockford 1/11/2018 Nancy Woodford 96 Rockford 1/11/2018 Wayne Mullen 81 Rockford 1/11/2018 Betty Adams 86 Rockford 1/11/2018 Miquel Herrera 50 Rockford 1/11/2018 Taina Pegoraro 56 Rockford 1/11/2018 Scott Carlson 58 Loves Park 1/11/2018 Oliver Thomas 71 South Beloit 1/11/2018 Larry Frederick 78 Rockford 1/11/2018 James Horton 70 Rockford 1/11/2018 Sharon Bliss 75 Rockford 1/11/2018 Ralph Torgerson 88 Rockford 1/11/2018 Lyle Nelson 88 Rockford 1/11/2018 Tyrone Sanders 47 Rockford 1/11/2018 Dorothy Ruppert 82 Rockford 1/12/2018 Elaine Love 77 Rockton 1/12/2018 Alan Larson 92 Winnebago 1/12/2018 Kevin Hartig 66 Rockford 1/12/2018 Arthur Swanson 94 Rockford 1/12/2018 Harriet Mccalmon 93 Rockford 1/12/2018 Robert Harvey 74 Rockford 1/12/2018 Marilyn Knight 90 Rockford 1/12/2018 Ernest Hanson 64 Rockford 1/12/2018 Bobby Rouse 65 Rockford 1/12/2018 Doris Hermeling 88 Rockford 1/13/2018 Darlene Fry 83 Rockford 1/13/2018 Charles Rayman 84 Rockford 1/13/2018 Jack Manlay 79 Rockford 1/13/2018 Allen Smith 74 Rockford 1/13/2018 Jean Meissen 93 Rockford 1/13/2018 Bobbie Hunt 47 Rockford 1/13/2018 Peter Babcock 62 Rockford 1/13/2018 Kenneth Nicol 86 Rockford 1/13/2018 Frederick Kluth 76 Rockford 1/13/2018 Margaret Browning 102 Rockford 1/13/2018 Yvonne Reed 59 Rockford 1/14/2018 Joyce Bechdolt 74 Rockford 1/14/2018 Howard Hebble 87 Rockford 1/14/2018 Constance Stimpson 90 Rockford 1/14/2018 Roger Thomas 67 Rockford 1/14/2018 Frederick Schmidt 58 Rockford 1/14/2018 Mark Welch 31 Rockford 1/14/2018 June Heimert 82 Rockford 1/14/2018 Carl Hoog 82 Rockford 1/14/2018 Charles Winquist 90 Rockford 1/14/2018 Delores Hoffmann 86 Durand 1/14/2018 Roosevelt Harmon 82 Rockford 1/15/2018 William Morris 76 Rockford 1/15/2018 Paul Casperson 49 Rockford 1/15/2018 Katherine Spera 96 Rockford 1/15/2018 Edwin Dalen 70 Roscoe 1/15/2018 Gerald Loebman 91 Rockford 1/15/2018 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LIBRA, SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS

Your HealthWeek of December 31, 2017 to January 6, 2018 ARIES

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: AQUARIUS, PISCES AND ARIES

Week of January 7 to 13, 2018

Hip fractures on the rise in older women Your family will be by your side all week. You’ll dedicate most of your time to your children or your aging parents. The time is right for some much-needed bonding.

TAURUS

No surveys.

No pop ups.

No paywall.

You’ll be unable to sit still during an upcoming celebration. Whether or not you’re the host of the event, you’ll be actively involved in one way or another.

PISCES

Just news.

You’ll be the centre of attention all week. Your deadpan humour and sharp wit will have people laughing. You might even receive some applause.

Horoscope Week of January 14 to 20, 2018

ARIES

ARIES

TAURUS

TAURUS

If you want to close the deal, you’ll have to be crafty. At work you’ll need to see to every tiny detail, especially if change is in motion. Heart-wise, a big project could solidify your relationship.

You aren’t afraid to speak your mind, You’ll need quite a bit of patience and you’ll step up to the plate as at work this week. Make sure you’re a leader to ensure things go as well prepared for an upcoming negotiation. director Don’t be afraid ask for You’ll be right about every-Dr. Joan McGowan, oftothe

By Cheryl Platzman planned.

Weinstock a raise. HappyDiseases times are on thing, but people won’t appreciate division of Musculoskeletal at the Reuters Health horizon for you and your partner. your lack of tact. the U.S. National Institute of Arthritis The incidence of hip fractures in older and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases in women in the U.S. is rising after more than GEMINI GEMINI Expect to be congratulated for an Maryland, told Reuters Health a decade of decline, according a large energetic new Bethesda, You’ll feelto especially this at workstudy or in your by phone that sheaccomplishment hopes the new study of Medicare recipients. week. Despite your modest budpersonal life. Relationship-wise, re“gets the kind of attention that needs andthat Hip fracture rates get, declined eachyou’re yearplanning the festivities member that it’sitthe little things turn out to befound. quite spectacudeserves. Having fractures is not romance a normal from 2002 to 2012, thewill researchers count. A workplace is also Yourfracture ideas and rates determination a possibility. part of aging.”

But starting in 2013,lar. hip will be than remarkable.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force leveled off and were higher expected.

CANCER women These injuries can cause serious disabil- (USPSTF) recommends You’ll that probably spend age a few65 days CANCER or older get screened osteoporosis with a ity, loss of independence and atfor home to recharge your batteries Expect lotsdeath. of action this week. You rid scan of a pesky cold. This will type of X-ray calledoraget DXA to measure The researchers were especially alarmed may even surprise yourself with have a positive effect onunder your overbone loss. Postmenopausal women at fracture rates in women agesyou’ll 65 to 69,up with. all the ideas come all wellness and stimulate your People will follow and your every age 65, with risk factors which had risen by 2.5 percent, in move creativity.for osteoporosis, cheerhad you on. women ages 70 to 74, and which risen by should also be screened. Risk factors LEO of osteoporosis, include a family history 3.8 percent, from 2014 through 2015.

LEO You’ll be on the road a lot.the Expect diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Overall, the authors reported in to have some deep conversations You’ll need to take some time for use of certain medications, Osteoporosis International, “thefind plateau at the cornerand café smoking or in the break yourself. You’ll yourself reflecand drinking alcohol. in age-adjusted hip fracture incidence rate room. You’ll make the acquaintance ting on the past year and analyzing of generous souls give you designed towho’ll identify resulted in more than your11,000 actions,additional good and bad. ThisThe study wasn’t unexpected helping hand. reviewover shouldthe help you figure why out hip fracture an rates are leveling off estimated hip fractures time your resolutions for the coming year. instead of continuing to decline.

Lewiecki periods 2013, 2014, and 2015.”

VIRGO and his colleaguesIfcan speculate on The cost associated with those extra you’reonly having financial troubles, VIRGO expect to find a brilliant solution. fractures was nearly $460 million, assum- the reasons.

You’ll find yourself in charge of orgaYour sense of style is developing they say, ing a cost $40,000 per hipanfracture, thebring to-One possible explanation, nizing event that will nicely, and you’ll be turning heads is that use of DXA testing has steadily research team calculated. gether a good part of your social all week. declined. Because DXA is used to diagnose “I find the trend very disturbing.

When circle.

Something you’ll accomplish will bewe remembered for a long time. osteoporosis beforeLIBRA the first fracture occurs we first analyzed the data were uncerYou’ll accomplish a of heroic act that and to monitor the skeletal effects treattain whether it was real or not,” Dr. E. will boost your self-confidence. Be ment, a decline in careful its use could be related Michael Lewiecki, one LIBRA of the study authors, with your finances this week.

Expect a big mess to clean up early to a rise in hip fracture rates, they suggest. told Reuters Health by phone.

If you’re travelling, don’t let your in the week. You’ll put together a valuables out of your sight.

“Most hip fracture patients, who almost grand event for your family, andAnother factor causing hip fracture rates always have osteoporosis are at very to rise, they say, could be a decrease in it’ll beand a huge success.

SCORPIO osteoporosis treatment partly high risk of having more fractures, are Lots of – action is onbecause the horizon. fewer women areYour being and to SCORPIO currently not being evaluated and treated to friendsscreened have a ton of events attend, because and they’ll want you there If youLewiecki, purchase a lottery ticket with diagnosed, and partly patients reduce fracture risk,” said direcBe wary anxiety and family,Research you just might up fear the rare with but them. severe sideofeffects tor of the New Mexicoyour Clinical & endmay stress, or you’ll end up bedridden a trip together asNew the holidays that have been linked with osteoporosis Osteoporosis Center inonAlbuquerque, for the weekend. come to a close. In any case, exdrugs called bisphosphonates.

Mexico. pect lots of fun moments.

SAGITTARIUS McGowan said that for patients at risk Osteoporosis, a disease that weakens You’ll feel the to start over. of urge medication bones, causes moreSAGITTARIUS than 8.9 million of fractures, the benefits You’ll be determined to find a new far outweigh the risks.

Worries about side fractures annually, Someone according to tothe may reveal you a longbeginning. You might spontaneously buried family secret. You’ll feel pareffects “are overblown,” said.

“They’re International Osteoporosis Foundation decide toshe fly far away from the winticularly emotional and may be asked ter cold. quite rare.”

(IOF). to deliver a heartfelt speech.

“We had success in reducing hip fracFor the new study, researchers analyzed CAPRICORN tures in the past. There’s loads opportuMedicare claims data from 2002 to 2015, Travel plans withoffriends are quickly CAPRICORN to change thetaking curve,” saidDouble-check McGowan.that from more than 2 million age 65 shape.

You’re women a very sensitive person.nities It your passport is valid and make or older. may be a good idea to stay out of sure your work obligations are fulfamily feuds this week, especially filled before you head to the airif they don’t involve you directly. port. Your smile will be contagious.

AQUARIUS

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

TAURUS, GEMINI AND CANCER

AQUARIUS

At work, you’ll be tasked with a project that only you have the skills to complete. At home, you’ll round up the whole family for a floor-toceiling cleaning spree.

A quick look at last-minute deals may prompt you to book a seat on an upcoming flight. You definitely need a vacation, and it won’t take much to convince you to start packing your bags.

GEMINI

There’s nothing more important than your health. Your doctor should finally be able to diagnose the cause of your longstanding troubles and offer a solution that’ll have you healed in no time.

CANCER

At work or elsewhere, expect to play the role of mediator or negotiator.

You’ll find a solution to a problem with union members or an unsatisfied client.

LEO

Paperwork will pile up on your desk all week. You’ll have not only a ton of work at the office but also lots of cleaning to do at home.

VIRGO

You’ll earn applause for one reason or another. Some people might start placing you on a pedestal.

You’ll have every reason to be proud of yourself.

LIBRA

You’ll feel the need to reconnect with an estranged loved one. You’re on a roll this week! But be careful to not spend too much money, as circumstances can change in the blink of an eye.

SCORPIO

You’ll have a lot to say this week.

Whether the topic is vacation time or family drama, you won’t hesitate to weigh in on all kinds of conversations. At work, expect to come to a long-awaited agreement with a co-worker.

SAGITTARIUS

It’s okay to treat yourself from time to time. At work, against all odds, you’ll be offered an interesting promotion. Expect lots of fatigue and a little confusion.

CAPRICORN

Your hard work will pay off and you won’t go unnoticed. You’ll feel especially creative this week and might start working on a sizeable art project.

You can accomplish anything with the right planning. Time will be a rare commodity this week, but you have a knack for organization and should have no difficulty getting everything done.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

PISCES

This week is the perfect time for you to figure out your new year’s resolutions. You’ll feel highly curious and may even decide to expand your horizons by signing up for a class.

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If you’re still searching for your ideal career, this week might bring you the answers you need. One of your loved ones will need your support.

The holidays are finally over and you can get back to your usual routine.

You’ll succeed in finding more time for your social life, but make sure you don’t overexert yourself.

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

The Rockford Park District invites qualified contractors with a minimum Class C license to remove and dispose of the Hill House buildings at 5347 Safford Road, Rockford, IL. Bids will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center, Director’s Conference Room, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 (Purchasing Dept (815) 969-4062). The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District.

Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the IL Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

Bid No. 18-2190 – Demolition of Hill House on Safford Rd. Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 Bid Opening: Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., Director’s Office Conference Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 8470R TRRT 1/17 n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROPERTY CLEAN-UPS RFP NO.: 118-CD-002 Proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, February 07, 2018 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 https://rockfordil.gov/city-departments/finance/central-services/ purchasing 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.

8471R TRRT 1/17 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com or Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Dept, Rockford Park District, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4094

Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown Others, Non Record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Lot One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Cambridge Chase, being a Re-Subdivision of part of Lot Fifteen (15), Plat of Section 16, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 38 of Plats on Page 3B in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 5966 Cambridge Chase, Illinois 61107 P.I.N Number: 12-16-476-014 Property Code: 160 D 802C And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about December 28, 2017.

That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is Christine L. Garner. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor – Christine L. Garner Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage – August 9, 2013 Date of Recording – August 15, 2013 County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document – 20131032879.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown Others, Non Record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street in the City of Rockford, State of Illinois on or before February 10, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the 28th day of December, 2017 Thomas A. Klein, Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Attorney Timothy F. Horning #973 MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 8429R TRRT 1/17 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 NANCY ANN COOMBER ADAMANY, Deceased.

Public Notices Case No. 2017-P-566 n n n CLAIM NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS Notice is given of the death of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NANCY ANN COOMBER ADAMA17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NY of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of WINNEBAGO COUNTY Office were issued on December NORTHWEST BANK OF 21, 2017, to ANTHONY ADAMANY ROCKFORD, of Rockford, Illinois, and SUSAN C. Plaintiff, OLIVER-BESSER, of Minneapolis, VS. Minnesota, whose attorney is CHRISTINE L. GARNER, MARCIA L. MUELLER, Hinshaw & BRENT L. GARNER, Culbertson LLP, 100 Park Avenue, THE CAMBRIDGE CHASE Rockford, Illinois 61101.

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Claims against the estate UNKNOWN OTHERS, may be filed on or before July 3, NONRECORD CLAIMAINTS 2018, that date being at least six AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, (6) months from the date of first Defendants. publication, or within three (3) CASE NO. 2017 CH 952 months from the date of mailing NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE or delivery of Notice to Creditors, THE REQUISITE Affidavit for if mailing or delivery is required by

or jackiminnihan@rockfordparkdistrict.org.

The Rockford Park District is requesting proposals from qualified companies to perform a comprehensive physical inventory of all District-owned assets and who will evaluate and report on the buildings, movable assets and site improvements throughout the district.

Bids will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101.

The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District.

Bid No. 18-102 – District Wide Asset Inventory Bid Opening: Thursday, February 8, at 3:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 8477R TRRT 1/17 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com or Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Dept, Rockford Park District, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4094 or jackiminnihan@rockfordparkdistrict.org.

Rockford Park District (Park District) is requesting proposals from current timber buyers to harvest selected timber identified on the property of Hall Park. The timber is being offered for sale.

The Rockford Park District property is located at the southwest side of Rockford, IL. A road map and aerial photo/harvest map are included in the Request for Proposal.

Greenwood Forestry Consulting will be working with the Park District as the consultant for this project.

Contact: Michael Woolery. Cell Phone: 815-222-0009.

Please be aware that any people (buyers/bidders) who barter, offer to buy or bid on Illinois grown-growing timber, or attempt to bid on timber or make any offer on timber to a landowner, must have a valid IDNR Illinois licensed & bonded timber buyer’s 2018 (current) license.

Bids will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101.

The Rockford Park District reserves the unrestricted right to reject any or all bids received, to waive or not to waive any informality, or to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Park District.

Bid No. 18-101 – Hall Park Timber Sale Bid Opening: Tuesday, February 27, at 3:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 8478R TRRT 1/17

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 Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. /s/ Anthony Adamany ANTHONY ADAMANY, Independent Co-Executor of the Estate of NANCY ANN COOMBER ADAMANY, Deceased /s/ Susan C. Oliver-Besser SUSAN C. OLIVER-BESSER, Independent Co-Executor of the Estate of NANCY ANN COOMBER ADAMANY, Deceased PREPARED BY: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP MARCIA L. MUELLER, ARDC #3122098 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 mmueller@hinshawlaw.com 815-490-4900 Attorneys for Estate 8430R TRRT 1/17 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT M. FIGINSKY, JR., Deceased.

Case No. 2017 P 563 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Robert M. Figinsky, Jr. Letters of Office were issued on December 21, 2017, to Jenessa L. Figinsky, 4583 Woodcliff Lane, Roscoe, Illinois 61073, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Amy L. Silvestri of Silvestri Law Office, 2208 Charles Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 3, 2018, 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 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: January 3, 2018 Jenessa L. Figinsky, Administrator Amy L. Silvestri ARDC#06210065 Silvestri Law Office Attorney for the Representative 2208 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61104 (815) 227-0700 8435R TRRT 1/17 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 Commercial and Residential Cleaning Services business in said County and State under the name of Buttons and

Bows Commercial and Residential Cleaning Services at the following post office addresses: 2329 10th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Maria Rosado SIGNED: Maria Rosado 1/9/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8458R TRRT 1/24 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF ROCKFORD, a municipal corporation Plaintiff, vs.

OLIVER EMERSON DEVELOPMENT LLC, DANNY HAYNES, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

Case No. 2018-CH-13 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Non-Record Claimants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause that the above-entitled Demolition Lien Foreclosure action was filed on January 8, 2018 and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.

3. The name of the titleholders of record are Chevette Birgans 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Parcel I Legal Description: Lot Seventy-two (72) of Plat No. 3 of Emerson Estates, being a Re-Plat of Lot Eighteen (18) of Emerson Estates Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 17, Township 44 North, range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the City of Rockford, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 45 of Plats on Page 179 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Common address: 5XX N. Springfield Avenue, Rockford, Illinois.

P.I.N.: 11-17-456-018 Parcel II Legal Description: Lot Seventy-three (73) of Plat No. 3 of Emerson Estates, being a Re-Plat of Lot Eighteen (18) of Emerson Estates Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 17, Township 44 North, range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the City of Rockford, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 45 of Plats on Page 179 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Common address: 6XX N. Springfield Ave, Rockford, Illinois.

P.I.N.: 11-17-456-017 Parcel III Legal Description: Part of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 17, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwesterly corner of Plat No. 1 of Western Hills, being a Subdivision of part

of the West Half (1 /2) of the Southeast Quarter (1 /4) of Section 17, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Rockford, Illinois, the Plat of which being recorded in Book 35 of Plats on Page 6 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; thence Northerly and Northeasterly along the Northerly line of said Plat No. 1of Western Hills to the Northeast corner of said Plat No. 1 of Western Hills; thence Northerly along the East line of the West Half (W 1/2) of The Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 17 to a point of intersection with the Easterly extension of the South line of Virginia Avenue as designated upon the Plat of Sunset Hill Second Addition, being a Subdivision of a part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 17 and a part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 18, all in Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 19 of Plats on Page 121 in said Recorder’s Office; thence West along said Easterly extension of the South line of said Virginia Avenue to the Northeast corner of premises conveyed by Herbert W. Day to Lincoln Wood Baptist Church of Rockford, Illinois by Warranty Deed recorded October 27, 1965 in Book 1547 on Page 438 in said Recorder’s Office described as follows: Part of the West Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1 /4) of Section 17, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the point of intersection of the South line of Virginia Avenue, as laid out upon the Plat of Sunset Hill Second Addition, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 19 of Plats on Page 121 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, extended East, with the East line of the premises conveyed by Herbert W. Day to the State of Illinois

by Warranty Deed recorded in Book 1267 of Recorder’s Records on Page 470 in said Recorder’s Office; thence East along the South line of said Virginia Avenue so extended East, 622.33 feet; thence South, parallel with the East line of the premises conveyed to the State of Illinois above referred to, 350 feet; thence West, parallel with the South line of said Virginia Avenue so extended East 622.33 feet to the East line of the premises conveyed to the State of Illinois above referred to; thence North along said East line 350 feet to the place of beginning; Thence South along the East line of said premises conveyed by Herbert W. Day to Lincoln Wood Baptist Church of Rockford, Illinois to the Southeast corner of said premises so conveyed; thence West along the South line of premises so conveyed to the East line of premises conveyed by Herbert W. Day to the State of Illinois by Warranty Deed dated May 8, 1961 and recorded in Book 1267 on Page 470 in said Recorder’s Office described as follows: The East 20 feet of

the West 65 feet of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 17, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, EXCEPTING the North 500 feet thereof; thence South along the East line of premises so conveyed

by Herbert W. Day to the State of Illinois to the South line of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 17; thence East along the South line of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section to the point of beginning, EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part Deeded to the People of the State of Illinois, Department of Transportation by Trustee Deed recorded as Document No. 9450624, ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM the Plat of Emerson Estates, being a Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 17, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 44 of Plats on Page 508 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM the Plat No. 2 of Emerson Estates, being a Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 17, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 45 of Plats on Page 158 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Common address: 39XX Elizabeth Court, Rockford, Illinois P.I.N.: 11-17-451-014 5. An identification of the Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Oliver Emerson Development LLC b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Liens: May 10, 2016, November 28, 2016, June 21, 2017 August 17, 2017, May 10, 2016, November 28, 2016, June 15, 2017, August 17, 2017, August 17, 2017, June 15, 2017, November 28, 2016, August 15, 2016, May 10, 2016. d. Date of Recording: July 6, 2016, March 16, 2017, September 14, 2017, October 16, 2017, July 6, 2016, March 16, 2017, September 14, 2017, October 13, 2017, October 13, 2017, September 14, 2017, March 16, 2017, December 7, 2016. e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 20161019373, 20171008054, 20171028353, 20171033045, 20161019372, 20171008053, 2017102852, 20171032998, 20171032997, 20171028351, 20171008052, 20161038141, 20171019371.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL on or before the 1st day of March, 2018 default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure.

Circuit Clerk Matthew D. Flores –

ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7395 8459R TRRT 1/24 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 Framing Construction business in said County and State under the name of VP Construction at the following post office addresses: 1328 Leaman Place, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Victor Parra SIGNED: Victor Parra 1/9/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 9th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8460R TRRT 1/24 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 3 Squares Construction at the following post office addresses: 1608 S. 5th St., Apt. #1, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: J. Jesus Murillo SIGNED: J. Jesus Murillo 12/29/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of December, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8437R TRRT 1/17 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 lawncare, tree removal & firewood business in said County and State under the name of Dan & Debs Lawn Care and Tree Removal at the following post office addresses: 11038 Silver Creek Rd., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Daniel W. Salathe SIGNED: Daniel W. Salathe 12/22/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of December, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Luanne Kaspar, DEPUTY 8439R TRRT 1/17 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a contracting business in said County and State under the name of Kyle Stout Remodeling at the following post office addresses: 6678 Key Largo Dr., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kyle Stout SIGNED: Kyle Stout 1/8/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8451R TRRT 1/24

January 17, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RYAN D. CONNELL A/K/A RYAN DAVID CONNELL, et al Defendant 2017 -CH- 0000694 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 26, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FIFTY (50) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SECOND LINCOLN PARK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 13 OF PLATS ON PAGE 51 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 206 WOODROW, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-20-127025 (200B047).

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-13321.

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. 14-17-13321 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000694 TJSC#: 37-11288 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.

I3072117 P8423R TRRT 1/17 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs.

JONATHAN POLLACK; STATE OF ILLINOIS; DAWN POLLACK; Defendants, 17 CH 181 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot seven (7) as designated upon the Final Plat No. 1 of Morris Hills, part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33 and part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, all in Township 44 North, Range 1, East of the 3rd Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded July 1, 2005 in Book 45 of plats on Page 148 as Document No. 0537955 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

P.I.N. 11-28-351-011.

Commonly known as 2140 Maxine Lane, Rockford, IL 61102.

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.

17-005887 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072158 P8424R TRRT 1/17 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, vs.

KRISTOPHER LEE PIERCE AKA KRISTOPHER L. PIERCE AKA KRISTOPHER PIERCE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 172 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX (226) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BLUFFSIDE HEIGHTS PLAT NO. 5, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF BLUFFSIDE HEIGHTS PLAT NO. 4 AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS ON PAGE 112A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 15-12-253-012.

Commonly known as 4211 Chesterfield Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61109.

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 & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17010283 I3072169 P8425R TRRT 1/17 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL J. MYLNE, et al Defendant 16 CH 00966 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered

in the above cause on November 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 13, 2018, 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 TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN (207) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT NO. 3 OF LINDEN POINTE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 44 OF PLATS ON PAGE 179B IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3826 CARROLLTON COURT, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-07280-005.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-16-15580.

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. 14-16-15580 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00966 TJSC#: 37-10407 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.

I3071327 P8426R TRRT 1/17 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TRACI A. PUCKETT, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000564 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 15, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE AND FORTY-SIX HUNDREDTHS (421.46) FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION AND FOUR HUNDRED (400) FEET WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION; THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, TWO HUNDRED (200) FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE FAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND TEN HUNDREDTHS (135.10) FEET; THENCE EAST TWO HUNDRED (200) FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT FOUR HUNDRED (400) FEET WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION AND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND SEVENTY-FOUR HUNDREDTHS (556.74) FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION, ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND TWENTY-EIGHT HUNDREDTHS (135.28) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1713 DELROY AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-12-377005 (228C008).

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-10097.

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. 14-17-10097 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000564 TJSC#: 37-9124 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.

I3071220 P8427R TRRT 1/17 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.-

JOSE ESPINOZA, et al Defendant 17CH 0000554 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 14, 2018, 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 FORTY-FIVE (45) FEET OF LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS FOUR (4) AND EIGHT (8) IN SPAFFORD’S ADDITION TO ROCKFORD, EAST OF ROCK RIVER, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 86 OF DEEDS, PAGE 141, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE EAST LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1515 GREENWOOD, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 11-24330-004.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 fore-

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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 14-17-09981.

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. 14-17-09981 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000554 TJSC#: 37-8251 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.

I3071219 P8428R TRRT 1/17 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: David R. Johns, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2016-P-195 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of David R. Johns, Letters of Office were issued to Sandra L. Johns, c/o Attorney Thomas G. Ruud 318 N. 1st Street, Rockford, IL who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Thomas G. Ruud, Thomas G. Ruud & Associates, P.C., 318 N. First St., Rockford, IL 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 5, 2018, 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 W. State Street, Rockford, IL, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: December 28, 2017 /s/ Sandra L. Johns, Executor Prepared by: Thomas G. Ruud #6188190 Thomas G. Ruud & Associates, P.C. Attorney for the Estate 318 N. 1st St. Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 961-9100 TGRLAW@aol.com 8433R TRRT 1/17

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATED BANK NA Plaintiff, -v.JEFF L. PATTON A/K/A JEFFREY L. PATTON, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000604 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 26, 2018, 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 SOUTH THIRTY-SIX (36) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT NINETEEN (19) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF KIMBALL’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS), PAGE 258 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1023 N. WINNEBAGO ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-353010 (194C685).

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-09457.

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. 14-17-09457 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000604 TJSC#: 37-10713 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.

I3072330 P8462R TRRT 1/31 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 disc jockey service business in said County and State under the name of Class Act DJ’s at the following post office addresses: 3514 Jacqueline Drive, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Scott L. Clark SIGNED: Scott L. Clark 1/12/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8482R TRRT 1/31 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATED BANK NA Plaintiff, -v.MITZI A. SADLER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000573 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 26, 2018, 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: UNIT 6-6 OF LAKE SHORE CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED UPON A SURVEY OF CERTAIN LOTS OR PARTS THEREOF IN PLAT NUMBER 1 OF COOLING SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45, NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 40 OF PLATS ON PAGE 128A IN THE RECORDER’S

OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS; (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS ‘’PARCEL’’), WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’A’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS DOCUMENT NO. 0344164 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 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 7280 N. ALPINE ROAD UNIT 6, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 Property Index No. 08-32377-012.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-10272.

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. 14-17-10272 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000573 TJSC#: 37-10229 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.

I3071682 P8463R TRRT 1/31 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.CINDY L. MACE, et al Defendant 17 CH 00254 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 2, 2018, 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 SIXTY-NINE (69) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF COVENTRY HILLS EAST BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 3-43-2 RECORDED IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 257 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3244 SHELBURNE DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-03302-026.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 assess-

ments 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 14-17-03120.

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. 14-17-03120 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00254 TJSC#: 37-9129 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.

I3072101 P8464R TRRT 1/31 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs.

BALDEMAR GALLEGOS; NICOLE L. KRAL Defendants, 17 CH 354 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Thirty-four (34) as designated upon the plat of Guilford View Subdivision No. 4 a part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 20, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 23 of Plats on Page 150 in the Recorder’s Office, in Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

P.I.N. 12-20-102-011.

Commonly known as 3808 Brendenwood Road, Rockford, IL 61107.

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.

17-014267 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073295 P8465R TRRT 1/31 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs.

SETH SHWIRLBLAT AND ORIANA GAINES; UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 459 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: MAPLE PK SUB BNG A SUB OF LAND DESD ON PLAT OF WESLEYAN SEMY ASSN AS SEMY GRDS LYING E OF BLKS 11+14 E 100 FT LOT 001 BLOCK 001.

Commonly known as 201 S. Independence Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102.

P.I.N. 11-21-284-020.

The real estate is vacant land.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. Matthew D. Flores at Plaintiff’s Attorney, City of Rockford Department of Law, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. (779) 348-7395.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073306 P8466R TRRT 1/31 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCREDIT LOANS, INC. MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-QS7; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF AMIN C. GHADOSH; WILLIAM BOSHEARS A/K/A

WILLIAM BOACHERS; HOMA RADFAR; TIMOTHY MILLER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR AMIN C. GHADOSH; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 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, February 22, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 20 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF THIRD TWIN SISTER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 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 20 OF PLATS OF PAGE 11 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 12-30-405-002.

Commonly known as 708 Glendale Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108.

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

For information call sales department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

(312) 360-9455. WA17-0084 I3073294 P8467R TRRT 1/31 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.CHRISTOPHER B. ROUSH, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000777 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 14, 2018, 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 SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK TWENTY-TWO (22) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE COUNTY CLERK’S PLAT OF THE REPLAT OF RANDOLPH-REVELL LAND ASSOCIATION’S HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 13 OF PLATS ON PAGE 41 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 608 ROME AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 11-24-427017 (204D507).

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-13177.

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. 14-17-13177 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000777 TJSC#: 38-188 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.

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January 17, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.TRACIE DENJO, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000495 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 2, 2018, 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 47 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SECOND WOODDALE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS ON PAGE 206 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2203 EGGLESTON RD, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-32477-013.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-07307.

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. 14-17-07307 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000495 TJSC#: 37-10405 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.

I3072407 P8469R TRRT 1/31 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF ROCKFORD, a municipal corporation Plaintiff, vs.

THOMAS J. CIACCIO, ANN E. CIACCIO, PNC BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

Case No. 2018-CH-20 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Non-Record Claimants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause that the above-entitled Demolition Lien Foreclosure action was filed on January 9, 2018 and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.

3. The name of the titleholders of record are Thomas J. Ciaccio and Ann E. Ciaccio 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: RANDOLPH REVELLS SUB RAND REVELLS LAND ASSN HIGHLAND SUB ETC E 45 FT LOTS 30 + 031 BLOCK 025 P.I.N. No. 11-24-456-013 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 1811 Crosby Street, Rockford, IL 6. An identification of the Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Thomas J. Ciaccio and Ann E. Ciaccio b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Lien: September 29, 2017 d. Date of Recording: December 12, 2017 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 20171040024 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of

the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL on or before the 1st day of March, 2018 default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure.

Circuit Clerk Matthew D. Flores – ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7395 8472R TRRT 1/31 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MATTER OF: KARLY LERYN YOUNG CASE NO. 18 MR 20 PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that there will be a court date on my request to change my name from KARLY LERYN YOUNG to the new name of KARLY LERYN JONES YOUNG. The court date will be held on March 7, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, Winnebago County Courthouse, Courtroom 412. /s/ Karly Leryn Young KARLY LERYN YOUNG 8473R TRRT 1/31 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: MARY WATSON, Petitioner, V. SHAWN M. WALKER, Respondent.

Case No. 16 D 1043 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent SHAWN M. WALKER that Petitioner MARY WATSON has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action.

You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before February 19, 2018, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Mary Watson, Petitioner 8474R TRRT 1/31 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: JOANN C. LINDBLOM, Deceased.

No. 2017 P 575 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JOANN C. LINDBLOM. Letters of Office were issued on January 2, 2018 to Carri J. Lindblom-Borisch of 4833 Forest Grove Street, Loves Park, Illinois 61111, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is James M. DiVerde, Jr. 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 July 17, 2018, 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 representative and to his or her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: January 11, 2018 CARRI J. LINDBLOM-BORISCH, Independent Executor James M. DiVerde, Jr. ARDC# 6312675 HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 PO Box 1616 Rockford, Illinois 61110-0116 (815) 964-8888 jdiverde@howardhardyman.com Attorneys for the Estate of JOANN C. LINDBLOM, Deceased 8476R TRRT 1/31 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 photography service business in said County and State under the name of Ethan Zentz Photography at the following post office addresses: 2205 S. Perryville Road, Unit 111, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ethan Zentz SIGNED: Ethan Zentz 12/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of December, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8438R TRRT 1/17 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: MICHAEL F. VARCATO, JR., Deceased.

Case No. 2017 P 481 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MICHAEL F. VARCATO, JR. Letters of Administration were issued on December 7, 2017, to THOMAS VARCATO, 574 – 24½ Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829 and PATRICIA KOBEISSI, 8705 Balmoral Court, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Paul S. Godlewski, One Court Place, Suite 103, Rockford, IL 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 5, 2018, 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, IL, 61101 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 representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated: January 3, 2018 THOMAS VARCATO Co-Administrator PATRICIA KOBEISSI Co-Administrator PAUL S. GODLEWSKI

Attorney for Estate One Court Place, Suite 103 Rockford, IL 61101 815/964-0058 ARDC - 0977837 8431R TRRT 1/17 n n n Pete’s Cycle Sport 6309 Material Ave. Loves Park, IL 61111 NOTICE OF MECHANICS LIEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 2-17-18, a sale will be held at Pete’s Cycle Sport, 6309 Material Ave., Loves Park IL 61111, to sell the following vehicle to enforce a lien existing under the laws of that State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill, or material expended upon and storage furnished for such vehicle at the request of the following designated persons, unless such vehicle is redeemed within thirty days of the 1st publication of this notice. Inquire at above address or telephone (815) 633-2180.

Name of Person: Demetrius Kelly Description of Article: 2002 Honda Blackbird VIN # JH2SC35022M500657 Amount of lien: $19,820 (As of 1-11-18) 8479R TRRT 1/31 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 6150, 4548 American Rd, Rockford IL 61109 (815-874-2141) to satisfy a lien on February 8th, 2018 at approx.

11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #1408, Cherice M. Johnson; Cube #1533, Melissa Smigielski; Cube #3421, Roslyn Price; Cube #2619, Omar Cruz; Cube #3420, Carrie Miller; Cube #2201, Marilyn Hawkins; Cube #1424, Criselda Cruz; Cube #4270, Deontai Travell Turner; Cube #1421, Patrick Coleman; Cube #808, Wanda Franklin; Cube #2632, Jovita Donahue; Cube #6604, Blair Passion; Cube #1107, Tanya Davis.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6153, 4560 Stenstrom Rd, Rockford IL 61109 (815-874-2141) to satisfy a lien on February 8th, 2018 at approx.

11:15 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #S125, Jerry Whitfield.

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 (815-282-4500) to satisfy a lien on February 8th, 2018 at approx.

11:30 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #A177, Melissa Bourgord; Cube #A45, Robert Theisen; Cube #B7, Ladynia Shelby; Cube #B144, Christine M. Johns; Cube #B87, Doristene Walker-Keys; Cube #B305, Sheryl Talley; Cube #B219, Jernae Brady; Cube #B77, Karen A. Coleman.

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 Road, Rockford IL 61111 (815-877-3146) to satisfy a lien on February 8th, 2018 at approx. 12:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #242, David Ancona; Cube #302, Lori Schnorr.

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 (815-885-2100) to satisfy a lien on February 8th , 2018 at approx. 12:30 PM at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start 14 days prior to the below start date.

Cube #160, Greg Stronczek.

8480R TRRT 1/24 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing business in said County and State under the name of Rock Bottom Clothing and Apparel at the following post office addresses: 2340 Cornell Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christopher Lawson SIGNED: Christopher Lawson 1/16/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8481R TRRT 1/31 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 general contractor, remodeling business in said County and State under the name of Mex Pol Construction Co. at the following post office addresses: 3518 Harrison Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tracy Vaquero SIGNED: Tracy Vaquero 1/10/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 10th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8483R TRRT 1/31 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 Home Inspection business in said County and State under the name of J & K Home Inspectors at the following post office addresses: 447 Althea St., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jamie Gesner SIGNED: Jamie Gesner 1/11/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8484R TRRT 1/31 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 Snowplowing & Snow Removal business in said County and State under the name of YETI Snowplowing at the following post office addresses: 1112 Park Terrace Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Adam Tubbesing SIGNED: Adam Tubbesing 1/11/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8485R TRRT 1/31

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 Excavation and demolition business in said County and State under the name of Bearclaw Excavation and Demolition at the following post office addresses: 1112 Park Terrace Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Sara Tubbesing SIGNED: Sara Tubbesing 1/11/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8486R TRRT 1/31 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 Mobile Carwash business in said County and State under the name of Fresh & Clean Auto Detailing & Mobile Wash at the following post office addresses: 4129 Mila Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Francisco O Pedraza Juarez SIGNED: Francisco O Pedraza Juarez 1/11/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 11th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8487R TRRT 1/31 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 Medical Marijuana Sign Up Business business in said County and State under the name of Compassionate Cannabis Sign Up Services at the following post office addresses: 318 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Stephanie Brown SIGNED: Stephanie Brown 1/12/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Maria A. Rogers, DEPUTY 8488R TRRT 1/31 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 Non Profit Educational Consulting Company business in said County and State under the name of WeLearnUSA Educational Training Service Company at the following post office addresses: 3013 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tracy Cannell SIGNED: Tracy Cannell 1/12/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8489R TRRT 1/31 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RAYMOND EARL SANDERS,

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Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017 P 545 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RAYMOND EARL SANDERS on November 9, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on January 10, 2018 to CAROLYN SMALL who is the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO, 535 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 27, 2018, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

DATED: 1/16/18 CAROLYN SMALL, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 8490R TRRT 1/31 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 an online retail selling business in said County and State under the name of BNZ Products at the following post office addresses: 5406 Hart Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: David A. Malmarowski SIGNED: David A. Malmarowski 1/16/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8491R TRRT 1/31 n n n U Stor 3000 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 4 of the Self Service Storage facility act, in the state of Illinois. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on January 26th at 3:00 p.m. on the premise where said property has been stored and which is located at 3000 Charles Street Rockford Illinois 61108. The personal property described below.

607 – Catherine Gray; 425 – Carol Howard; 402 – Nicole Sowl; 141 – Brandon Dye; 313 – Edwin Diaz; 909 – Leslie Johnson.

Units are auctioned by lot.

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

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS AMERITRUST MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE MILLER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000667 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 7, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FORTY-EIGHT (48) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF LINDEN POINTE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 7 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 8, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 41 OF PLATS ON PAGE 45A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4099 BILTMORE CHASE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-08153-006.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-03204.

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. 14-17-03204 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000667 TJSC#: 38-94 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.

I3072949 P8441R TRRT 1/24 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs.

DEBORAH M. MATTIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 240 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot One Hundred Thirty-five (135) as designated upon the Plat of John A. Carlson’s Silver Hill Subdivision of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of section 1, Township 43 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 19 of Plats on page 60 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

P.I.N. 15-01-409-002.

Commonly known as 3110 Horton Street, Rockford, IL 61109.

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.

17-008876 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072548 P8442R TRRT 1/24 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 Estate Sales business in said County and State under the name of Artifacts Estate Sales at the following post office addresses: 1270 Dennis Drive, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Julie L. Kryder; Karin A. Allton SIGNED: Julie L. Kryder 1/5/18 SIGNED: Karin A. Allton 1/5/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8452R TRRT 1/24 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs.

HARBOUR PORTFOLIO VII, L.P.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17CH 476 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: COLTONS SUBD PT NE 1/4 SEC 21-44-1 LOT 010 BLOCK 006.

Commonly known as 231 Royal Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101.

P.I.N. 11-21-234-003.

The real estate is vacant land.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

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

For information call Mr. Matthew D. Flores at Plaintiff’s Attorney, City of Rockford Department of Law, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. (779) 348-7395.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072680 P8443R TRRT 1/24 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST Plaintiff, -v.CRAIG G. BEIERSDORFF, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000437 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30

PM on February 6, 2018, 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 TWO (2) IN BLOCK SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF LETTS AND BENNETTS HIGHLAND PARK SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER(1/4) OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 15 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 720 PARIS AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 11-24256-022.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-06323.

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. 14-17-06323 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000437 TJSC#: 38-3 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.

I3072913 P8444R TRRT 1/24 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: BRIAN KEITH SMALL Current Name Case Number 18 MR 6 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: BRIAN KEITH SMALL to the new name of: Brian Keith Small.

The court date will be held: on February 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ By: Brian Keith Small BRIAN KEITH SMALL Current Name 8445R TRRT 1/24 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF ROCKFORD, a municipal corporation Plaintiff, vs.

JONES APARTMENT LIVING TRUST NUMBER 6618, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2017-CH-468 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, JONES APARTMENT LIVING TRUST NUMBER 6618, Defendants in the above-entitled cause that the above-entitled Demolition Lien Foreclosure action was filed on June 2, 2017 and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.

3. The name of the titleholder of record is Jones Apartment Living Trust Number 6618 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: HESS + HOPKINS LEATHER COS SUB PT NE ¼ SEC 22-44-1 INC PT BLKS 8 + 9 HORSMAN + BLAISDELLS ADD S 37 FT LOT 17 + N 20 FT LOT 018 situated in Winnebago County, Illinois P.I.N. No. 11-22-203-012 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 417-419 Underwood St, Rockford, Illinois 6. An identification of the Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Jones Apartment Living Trust Number 6618 b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Lien: February

8, 2016 d. Date of Recording: November 22, 2016 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 20161036059 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL on or before the 15TH day of March, 2018 default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure.

Circuit Clerk Matthew D. Flores – ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7395 8446R TRRT 1/24 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 Manufacturers’ Rep Consulting business in said County and State under the name of BDA Systems at the following post office addresses: 5131 Grand Cape Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Blake S. Dummer SIGNED: Blake S. Dummer 1/8/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8447R TRRT 1/24 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Barbershop business in said County and State under the name of Oneway Cutz & Stylez at the following post office addresses: 1128 S. Sunset Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kenneth Laster SIGNED: Kenneth Laster 1/8/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8448R TRRT 1/24 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 Candle & Soap Craft business in said County and State under the name of Farmers Bay Candle and Bath at the following post office addresses: 1819 Quincy St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Khrisa Miskell; James Miskell SIGNED: Khrisa Miskell 1/2/18 SIGNED: James Miskell 1/2/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Luanne Kaspar, DEPUTY 8449R TRRT 1/24

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 Tax preparation service business in said County and State under the name of Tax On Time at the following post office addresses: 504 N. Rockford Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Raymund Thornton-Cain SIGNED: Raymund Thornton-Cain 1/3/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Luanne Kaspar, DEPUTY 8450R TRRT 1/24 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE ESTATE OF: BERNIECE E. LUXNAT, Deceased.

Case No. 2017 P 577 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Berniece E. Luxnat Letters of Office were issued on January 2, 2018, to Colleen M. Smith, 8889 E. Desert Verbena Place, Tucson, Arizona 85715, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Amy L. Silvestri of Silvestri Law Office, 2208 Charles Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 10, 2018, 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 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk, Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate’s legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: January 10, 2018 Colleen M. Smith, Administrator Amy L. Silvestri ARDC#06210065 Silvestri Law Office Attorney for the Representative 2208 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61104 (815) 227-0700 8457R TRRT 1/24 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF ROCKFORD, a municipal corporation Plaintiff, vs.

ADOLFO TORRES, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

Case No. 2018-CH-18 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Non-Record Claimants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause that the above-entitled Demolition Lien Foreclosure action was filed on January 9, 2018 and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.

3. The name of the titleholders of record are Adolfo Torres 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot One (1) in Block Four (4) as designated upon the Map of Rockford Wesleyan Seminary Association’s Addition to the City of Rockford, the Plat of which Addition is recorded in Book 42 of Deeds on Pages 4 and 5 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois P.I.N. No. 11-21-280-006 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 2004 W. State Street, Rockford, IL 6. An identification of the Lien sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Adolfo Torres b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Lien: June 23, 2012 d. Date of Recording: October 23, 2012 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 20121042582 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL on or before the 1st day of March, 2018 default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure.

Circuit Clerk Matthew D. Flores – ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7395 8461R TRRT 1/24 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 Resale shop business in said County and State under the name of Aspire2Lore at the following post office addresses: 728 Bruce St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Karmin Hoover, 815-670-1215 SIGNED: Karmin Hoover 1/4/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 4th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8453R TRRT 1/24

January 17, 2018 The Rock River Times.

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.- JOSE ESPINOZA, et al Defendant 17CH 0000554 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 14, 2018, 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 1515 GREENWOOD, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 11-24-330-004.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-09981.

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. 14-17-09981 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000554 TJSC#: 37-8251 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.

I3071219 P8428R TRRT 1/17 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS AMERITRUST MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- WILLIE MILLER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000667 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 7, 2018, 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 4099 BILTMORE CHASE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-08-153-006.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-03204.

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. 14-17-03204 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000667 TJSC#: 38-94 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.

I3072949 P8441R TRRT 1/24 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. HARBOUR PORTFOLIO VII, L.P.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17CH 476 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 231 Royal Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101.

P.I.N. 11-21-234-003.

The real estate is vacant land.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

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

For information call Mr. Matthew D. Flores at Plaintiff’s Attorney, City of Rockford Department of Law, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. (779) 348-7395.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072680 P8443R TRRT 1/24 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- CRAIG G. BEIERSDORFF, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000437 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 6, 2018, 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 720 PARIS AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 11-24-256-022.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-06323.

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. 14-17-06323 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000437 TJSC#: 38-3 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.

I3072913 P8444R TRRT 1/24 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- TRACI A. PUCKETT, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000564 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 15, 2018, 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 1713 DELROY AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-12-377-005 (228C008).

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-10097.

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.

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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. 14-17-10097 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000564 TJSC#: 37-9124 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.

I3071220 P8427R TRRT 1/17 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- RYAN D. CONNELL A/K/A RYAN DAVID CONNELL, et al Defendant 2017 -CH- 0000694 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on January 26, 2018, 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 206 WOODROW, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-20-127-025 (200B047).

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-13321.

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. 14-17-13321 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000694 TJSC#: 37-11288 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.

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATED BANK NA Plaintiff, -v.- JEFF L. PATTON A/K/A JEFFREY L. PATTON, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000604 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 26, 2018, 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 1023 N. WINNEBAGO ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14-353-010 (194C685).

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-09457.

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. 14-17-09457 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000604 TJSC#: 37-10713 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.

I3072330 P8462R TRRT 1/31 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATED BANK NA Plaintiff, -v.- MITZI A. SADLER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000573 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 26, 2018, 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 7280 N. ALPINE ROAD UNIT 6, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 Property Index No. 08-32-377-012.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-10272.

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. 14-17-10272 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000573 TJSC#: 37-10229 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.

I3071682 P8463R TRRT 1/31 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.- CINDY L. MACE, et al Defendant 17 CH 00254 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 2, 2018, 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 3244 SHELBURNE DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-03-302-026.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-03120.

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. 14-17-03120 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00254 TJSC#: 37-9129 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.

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. BALDEMAR GALLEGOS; NICOLE L. KRAL Defendants, 17 CH 354 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-20-102-011.

Commonly known as 3808 Brendenwood Road, Rockford, IL 61107.

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. 17-014267 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073295 P8465R TRRT 1/31 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CITY OF ROCKFORD, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. SETH SHWIRLBLAT AND ORIANA GAINES; UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 459 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 201 S. Independence Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102.

P.I.N. 11-21-284-020.

The real estate is vacant land.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. Matthew D. Flores at Plaintiff’s Attorney, City of Rockford Department of Law, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. (779) 348-7395.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073306 P8466R TRRT 1/31 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCREDIT LOANS, INC. MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-QS7; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF AMIN C. GHADOSH; WILLIAM BOSHEARS A/K/A WILLIAM BOACHERS; HOMA RADFAR; TIMOTHY MILLER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR AMIN C. GHADOSH; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 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, February 22, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-30-405-002.

Commonly known as 708 Glendale Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108.

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

For information call sales department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

(312) 360-9455. WA17-0084 I3073294 P8467R TRRT 1/31 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.- CHRISTOPHER B. ROUSH, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000777 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 14, 2018, 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 608 ROME AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107 Property Index No. 11-24-427-017 (204D507).

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-17-13177.

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. 14-17-13177 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000777 TJSC#: 38-188 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.

I3073493 P8468R TRRT 1/31 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. JONATHAN POLLACK; STATE OF ILLINOIS; DAWN POLLACK; Defendants, 17 CH 181 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-28-351-011.

Commonly known as 2140 Maxine Lane, Rockford, IL 61102.

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. 17-005887 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072158 P8424R TRRT 1/17

January 17, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, vs. KRISTOPHER LEE PIERCE AKA KRISTOPHER L. PIERCE AKA KRISTOPHER PIERCE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 172 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-12-253-012.

Commonly known as 4211 Chesterfield Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61109.

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 & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17010283 I3072169 P8425R TRRT 1/17 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- MICHAEL J. MYLNE, et al Defendant 16 CH 00966 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 13, 2018, 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 3826 CARROLLTON COURT, ROCKFORD,

IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-07-280-005.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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 14-16-15580.

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. 14-16-15580 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00966 TJSC#: 37-10407 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.

I3071327 P8426R TRRT 1/17 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- TRACIE DENJO, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000495 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 2, 2018, 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 2203 EGGLESTON RD, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-32-477-013.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, 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.

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

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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 14-17-07307.

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Mr. Green Car

The Prius Prime vs the Chevy Volt

By Allen Penticoff

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irst, I’ll define what a “plug-in hybrid” is; a plug-in hybrid is a vehicle that has a gas engine, an electric motor and a large capacity battery that will allow for extended driving under electric power alone.

Examples of this configuration are the Chevy Volt; Ford C-Max; BMW-i8; some BMW-i3s (with the optional engine); and the newcomer Toyota Prius Prime. All of these need to be plugged into an outlet to recharge the battery fully to enable electric-only driving.

I have been driving a 2013 Chevy Volt for four years now, so I am quite familiar with the PIH system, its pluses and minuses. In general, we have been very satisfied with the Volt’s performance under battery power and under engine power – the latter we mostly try to avoid like the plague. A 2017 Volt has a larger battery capacity, claiming 53 miles of range on the battery. We got that with our Volt when Chevrolet was claiming only 38 miles of range. Four years later, 40ish is our usual summertime range, with 30ish in the winter. We augment our range by having a plugless 240-volt charger that tops off the battery quickly between runs, so we rarely use fuel driving around Rockford.

Toyota has been selling its very popular Prius hybrid for 20 years now. But the small battery is charged only by regenerative braking and thus it can do little more than help with starting out from a dead stop and hill climbing. This has worked to yield an EPA rated 58 mpg highway for the third generation Prius ECO, making it the most fuel-efficient vehicle sold in the USA. But when Toyota decided to make a plug-in version with a larger battery capacity and more robust electric motor – they missed the mark in creating a truly efficient vehicle with only 11 miles of range and lackluster acceleration. The latest version of the Prime offers double the range, but still only claiming 25 miles of range.

Toyota’s first version had less power as well, but the new Prime has two electric motors that double the previous power with 91 electric horsepower. Combined with its 95 horsepower engine, the combined power output is 121 horsepower. In comparison, the 2017 Volt has been lightened in weight while increasing battery capacity to 18.4 kWh with two electric motors putting out 64 & 117 hp that combined with the 101 hp engine yields a total output of 149 horsepower. In all these, the total outputs of neither the electric motors added together—nor the gas engine added—result in all

the numbers reaching a total cumulative of each unit. For electric vehicles, torque output is what really matters, and here the Volt clearly has more.

The Prius Prime has rather sedate acceleration. In EV mode, it can only muster a 0-60 mph time of 12.2 seconds, and 10.2 seconds with the engine assisting. Quarter mile time is 18.6 seconds in EV mode and a second faster with the engine running.

The Prime will allow EV speed to 84 mph, then kick in the engine for a top speed of 115 mph. The Volt will go to its electronically limited speed 100 in either mode.

The Prime’s limited battery capacity does not allow for long highway speed trips.

Road and Track Magazine reported it can only muster 12 miles of EV travel on the highway. The Volt can use its full range on the highway.

The Volt, on the other hand, is much quicker, it also rides and handles much sportier. 2017 Volt performance is 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds EV and a bit faster with the motor running. Quarter mile time is 16.0 in EV and again a bit faster if the engine is helping. 2.6 seconds faster than the Prius is significant and really reveals the great difference in performance between the two cars. Where the Prius tops the Volt is when the battery runs out – the Prime will get

along sipping 53 miles per gallon while the Volt (now on regular fuel) will get a still respectable 42 mpg. If you have a LONG commute, perhaps the Prime’s gas mileage may be in your favor.

Despite the Prius Prime’s less than inspiring performance and range – it is outselling the Chevy Volt. In reality, all plug-in hybrids are simply placeholders while the industry brings pure EVs with greater range to the fore. The Prime “Advanced” leads the Volt “Premiere” in price, with a base of $33,965 versus the Volt’s $38,445; but the Prime gets a tax credit of only $4,502 versus the Volt’s $7,500. Thus the gap is narrowed in price to make the better performing Volt a better choice for those shopping for a plug-in hybrid. I suspect the reason the Prime outsells the Volt is due to the sterling image of the Prius, its loyal customer base and Toyota’s reputation for reliability. The new all-electric Chevy Bolt is blowing off the Volt as well – this shows that us plug-in hybrid owners have been sitting on our hands waiting for a 200-mile range and great performance from a pure EV. Toyota says they too will be producing a host of pure EVs in the not too distant future. My question is why they are not the leader in this march to the future now. R.

Energy & Environment

Revitalizing the local economy

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl

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nergy efficiency and renewable energy are very important in a transition away from fossil fuels, but citizen resistance to utility scale systems remains strong.

A few years ago, there was a push to install wind farms across much of Illinois. A fair number of farms were built farther south but resistance halted their development in much of this part of northern Illinois.

One concern, among others, regarding their presence centered on their visual intrusion into the landscape in which gigantic wind towers and their pulsating red lights would change the gentle horizontal line of the tree covered hillsides.

Such intrusions were seen as undermining the appeal of the area for retires from urban areas seeking to move to the area of attractive landscapes.

Surveys have revealed that people who live in the Rock River Valley corridor love

living here for its scenic beauty and view of the river.

Now that solar farms are being proposed for the area they have advocates and resistors. One landowner looks forward to having a solar farm on his 240-acre farm as the annual payments per acre would be three times that of agricultural rent. Taxes paid by the solar farms will be beneficial as well.

In recent conversations with people interested in preserving and restoring natural areas concern was expressed that a substantial prairie preserve would be surrounded by a large wind farm. They felt a solar farm would have been less intrusive for that site.

Environmental interests generally indicated that solar farms should be located a substantial distance away from any preserved area whether federal, state, local or privately owned to allow for future expansion of those valued areas.

Placing prairie plants within a solar farm, while not a prairie, does provide

environmental benefits. As a ground cover, they allow storm water to be absorbed into the soil. If the planting includes numerous forbs it will serve as a pollinator habitat with benefits for a variety of agricultural crops. The prairie plants require no fertilizing or irrigation and could serve as a pasture area for small animals such as sheep.

Some state incentives for solar installations are directed at the community level. Solar systems can be installed on rooftops of homes, businesses, industries and public properties ensuring that more energy dollars stay within the community to benefit its citizens while reducing the adverse effects of consuming fossil fuels.

Community solar programs also allow individuals without a suitable roof to support a solar system by purchasing a share in a large community installation and have their proportion of the larger system deducted from their electrical bills.

Another approach to increasing the presence of solar energy in a community is for individuals committed to having a solar system installed join with others who also want a system. By combining the individual participants into one large volume order the cost of each system is somewhat lower. The coordinators of the group purchase then call for competing proposals from firms seeking to install the systems and provide the necessary equipment.

While renewable energy and efficiency remain important in achieving clean energy goals, directing more incentives to those directly impacted by solar systems would improve their community acceptance. It would revitalize the community by saving money while curbing air pollution and reducing their contribution to climate change.

We still believe that there will be a substantial increase in renewable energy systems in this area of Illinois.

Visit illinoisrenew.org. R.

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FARM & AG

Grain glut means farmers face losses from specialty corn

BY MICHAEL HIRTZER REUTERS

CHICAGO — U.S. farmers who sought to boost revenues by planting corn used to make tortillas may be forced to sell their crops at a loss to makers of ethanol or animal feed because of a glut of what typically is a human food-grade product.

Oversupply of the most common grains such as corn and soybeans has spread to niche markets because so many farmers have switched to planting different strains of seed to diversify and bolster returns after four years of bumper crops cut farm income and pushed down prices for staple grains.

White corn, which makes up roughly 1 percent of the 14.6 billion-bushel U.S. corn harvest, can command a premium of as much as $1 per bushel over the commoditized yellow strain. But premiums have shriveled to four-year lows — to as little as 5 cents above Chicago Board of Trade corn futures Cc1.

Too many farmers planted white corn in states such as Illinois, Illinois, Kentucky and Nebraska. Corn prices in 2017 declined for the fifth straight year and record-large U.S. stocks pushed growers to look for potentially higher-value alternatives.

However, as acres devoted to varieties such as white corn, organic and non-genetically modified corn continue to rise, the benefits have shrunk for farmers switching to such strains.

White corn is used by companies such as the PepsiCo Inc. unit Frito-Lay to make corn chips, and by tortilla and chip makers including Chicago-based Azteca Foods.

In South Africa, it is eaten as part of the breakfast staple pap and in Colombia and Venezuela in patties known as arepas.

Randy Anderson, who has planted white corn for 10 straight years in southern Illinois, said the market has become crowded. Local elevators, such as a Bunge Ltd. facility that loads grain barges on the Ohio River, are buying white corn at prices that are below his cost of production.

“I feel like there could be a better bid in the near future,” Anderson said, adding that he was holding out for another 20 cents per bushel to bring him closer to eking out a profit.

Premiums for white corn in the United States surged in 2015 and 2016 because of a drought-reduced South African harvest that led to increased U.S. exports and more demand from Mexico, which also shipped white corn to South Africa.

But with supplies in South Africa once again abundant following a record-large corn harvest, there is more global supply than demand.

Anderson, who sold some white corn

in 2016 at a 90-cent premium to CBOT futures, now can sell about 10 cents above futures. “This year, we are getting the same price for white corn as yellow corn,” he said.

CBOT March corn futures CH8 settled a 1/4 cent lower at $3.48-3/4 per bushel, just above the contract’s lifetime low of $3.46-3/4, reached in December.

Since the white corn growing region is centralized in a few U.S. states, the variety can be prone to more severe price fluctuations than the more widely grown yellow strain, Roger Theisen, specialty corn manager in DowDuPont Inc’s agriculture division, said in an email.

“This means a single weather event can have a significant impact on white corn production in an area,” he said.

DowDuPont has as much as a 90 percent market share of the global white corn seed market, according to industry sources. The company declined to comment on sales or market share but Theisen said, “the total food corn market is growing.”

Exports of U.S. white corn through November of 1.48 million tonnes were down about 10 percent from 2016’s corresponding total of 1.63 million tonnes, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.

The value of those sales declined to $312 million, from $367 million in 2016.

And there are signs that 2018 could see a further decline. South Africa is likely to return to its status as a net exporter, limiting demand for U.S. shipments, said Max Thomas-Olson, an analyst at Global Risk Management, which publishes the Orville Fisher White Corn Newsletter.

Ben Scholl, president of specialty grain buyer Lewis B. Osterbur and Associates, said many of his farmer clients are looking for places to sell their white corn.

“End users have all they need and there’s more available to buy,” Scholl said.

Reed White, a 56-year-old farmer in Sturgis, Kentucky, said this spring he will plant no white corn for the first time in recent memory. He was not able to secure a big enough contract to supply white corn to a local tortilla maker and will instead plant only yellow corn.

“If we could get a larger chunk of that business, we might consider growing for them,” he said.

Grain handler Andersons Inc., a FritoLay supplier, said it has a waiting list for farmers interested in growing white corn or other specialty varieties for the company.

“It’s not uncommon for farmers to wait two or three years,” said Andy Vollmar, food and specialty ingredients director at Andersons.

Fruit and Veg Growers Conference coming ROCKFORD — Area fruit and vegetable growers can hear about seasonal crop and pest updates this February at the 22nd Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference.

“Our regional fruit and vegetable farms depend on-campus resources and information to make the right decision in preparing for their upcoming season.

University of Illinois Extension specialists will join us yet again this year to provide valuable updates on diseases, insects, and production practices,” says Grant McCarty, Local Foods and Small Farms Extension Educator and regular contributor to The Rock River Times.

In add it ion, t he Un iversit y of Wisconsin’s Dr. Christelle Guedot, the Fruit Crop Entomologist and Extension Specialist who focuses on integrated

pollinator and pest management in fruit crops, will present.

The 22nd Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, at Midway Village, 6799 Guilford Road.

Registration is $40 per person; $30 for additional employees of the same farm.

This includes a keynote, choice of three breakouts, lunch, and handouts. Register before Jan. 16 can receive $5 o�.

For more information or to register visit go.illinois.edu/StatelineGrowers2018 or call 815-986-4357.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact the Winnebago County Extension O�ce at 815-986-4357. R.

Extension offers apple tree care class You may have inherited property that has a number of mature apple trees. You may also have ignored and neglected your apple trees for a number of years.

Whichever category you fall into, it is not too late to get your trees on the path towards productive yields.

University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty will teach Apple Tree Pruning, 3-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the Winnebago County Extension O�ce, 1040 N. 2nd St. This course will go into the decisions you need to make when it comes to getting mature apple trees back into shape over the next couple of years. Topics to be covered include when to let go of trees,

basics of seasonal/older pruning, disease/ insect management, choices of tools, making the first cuts of a multi-year process, apple tree grafting options, and working through visual examples of trees that have been neglected. McCarty will also do a live demonstration pruning cherry and peach trees during the program.

To register, visit web.extension.illinois. edu/registration/?registrationid=17752.

Registration cost for this program is $5 and pre-registration is required by Monday, Jan. 22. To register or for more information on this program, visit online web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw or call 815-986-4357. R.

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Bears now Nagy’s show <<< From Back cover concepts from that era should mesh well with Nagy’s aggressive West Coast roots. Above all, the mix of ideas will allow Nagy to create one of the more unique attacks in the NFL - which will truly allow the promising rookie Mitchell Trubisky to shine under center, outside the pocket, wherever.

And primarily last but certainly not least of the coaching hires, Nagy maintained the defensive continuity and services of the esteemed Vic Fangio.

Most of last week became a “founding” franchise (in the words of Nagy) roller coaster when it came to the 59-year-old defensive genius. The Bears seemed embroiled in a perennial “will they or won’t they” with their out of contract head defensive mind.

At intermittent negotiating points, there was serious doubt as to whether the out-of-contract Fangio would return, or as to whether he would actually leave. In the end, an aggressive full-court press by Nagy and company allowed the Bears to keep their defensive wizard and make the young head coach’s job that much easier.

Which is a win-win for all parties.

Fangio, who had Chicago perform quite well as a top-10 defense at times in 2017, gets to continue building his budding group into a potential championship

unit. Players such as Leonard Floyd and the pending unrestricted free agent Kyle Fuller are no doubt ecstatic about their coach’s return. While from the other side, Nagy can act as the over-arching leader of 53 men when he has to, and defer to Fangio when it’s time to focus on Trubisky and the offense.

What Nagy and Fangio drum up now is a relationship that could mean consistent fireworks on the lakefront with the demonstrated respect between the two: as well as talent on hand. One of the most crucial off-season moves ever made by a Bears’ coach immediately crossed off the list.

Ultimately, all this conversation and rising action merely sets the table for what will define Nagy’s Bears’ tenure more than anything: winning.

The Bears have made the playoffs just five times since firing Mike Ditka in 1992.

They are currently working on a sevenyear postseason drought. An irrelevant organization turns to a man like Nagy that’s suited to the modern game to transform their negligible history of the past three decades plus. That coach in Nagy, too, wants to make his own unique mark because he sees something special brewing with Chicago.

“The direction of this team and this organization, you see it, you feel it.

There’s a want there to be great.” R. On Twitter: @RobertZeglinski.

After turning him down for the head coaching position, the Bears were able to retain the services of acclaimed defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Photo, @chicagobears

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21. High school breakout 22. Distress signal 23. Choice word 25. One who increases bid 29. One of “12 Angry Men” 31. Kick out 32. Extinct flightless birds 34. Tony on a cereal box 38. Of short duration 40. Extra point 41. Blood vessel 42. Drawing support

43. Life saver 45. ____ ____ ____, precisely 46. Minimal in magnitude 48. Mortar and ____ 50. “____, ____!” said Piglet 53. Winter blues, acr.

54. Getting warm 55. Only undefeated NFL team 60. Marchers in a kids’ song 61. Albany-Bu f f alo canal 62. Royal topper 65. ”The ____ Bowl” in 1967 66. Actress Campbell 67. Happen 68. Communist color 69. Three-____ sloth 70. Button on electrical outlet Down 1. Pipe material 2. Crew propeller 3. Multitude 4. Never without “n”

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Cubs can’t wait for Maddon’s 2018 slogan

By Paul Sullivan

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Tribune News Service

ubs manager Joe Maddon was once dubbed “the ambassador of all good times” by former Rays pitcher Jamey Wright, alluding to Maddon’s ability to keep things light during the long, hard grind.

One of Maddon’s traditions with Tampa Bay was coming up with a new slogan every year, which he typically announced at the beginning of spring training and reinforced on T-shirts handed out to players and staff.

Maddon brought that tradition with him to Chicago, and it has been an unqualified success in his first three seasons at the helm.

So what will Maddon come up with in 2018?

“I was actually going to ask him that,” Ben Zobrist said Friday night at the Cubs Convention. “I was like, ‘What have you been reading?’ Because I know usually it’s something he finds while reading.”

Maddon is keeping his slogan top secret for now. There’s a month to go before pitchers and catchers report to camp in Mesa, Ariz., and he prefers to make a big splash there.

But Maddon admitted last week he’s been reading Walter Issacson’s best-selling biography on Leonardo da Vinci, calling da Vinci “the first super utility guy” because of his many talents.

Zobrist, who is entering his 12th season with Maddon as his manager, speculated Maddon “is going to get something from that — something about inventing or painting.”

Before a spring training game against Team Italy last year, the Cubs lineup card included a da Vinci quote written in Italian: “La semplicita e l’ultima sofisticazione.”

According to Maddon, it meant “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Coach Brandon Hyde said he found the quote while “Googling” and included it because it sounded like Maddon’s philosophical mantra “Do simple better.”

Maddon’s slogans are as big a part of his being as his signature glasses.

In 2008 with the Rays, Maddon introduced his most famous slogan, “9=8,” a cryptic message that meant nine players playing nine innings together would lead to the Rays being one of eight playoff teams in October. The ’08 Rays made the postseason for the first time in franchise history before losing to the Phillies in the World Series.

The sequel to “9=8” in 2009 was “9>8” in 2009, implying they were now ready to go from being a World Series contender

AP to the best team in the eight-team playoff field. In 2010 the mantra was “WIN,” a play on former President Gerald Ford’s “WIN” slogan that stood for “Whip Inflation Now.” Maddon’s acronym stood for “What’s Important Now,” meaning a championship.

In 2011 it was “There Is Another,” and in 2014, Maddon’s last year in Tampa it was “Eat Last,” a phrase lifted from a book entitled “Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t.”

When he bolted the Rays for the Cubs in 2015, using an escape clause in his contract, Maddon started out with the relatively low-key “Respect 90,” referring to the need for the players to go all-out on the bases every at-bat. It was a yawner, and some players still stood at the plate watching home runs.

After the Cubs unexpectedly made the National League Championship Series in 2015 and were christened NL favorites the next year, Maddon came up with “Embrace the Target.” He was trying to implant the notion that every Cubs player should simply accept the fact they’re supposed to win and go out and prove they were deserving of all the preseason attention.

Instead, it was another Maddon slogan that took off. The thematic motif of 2016 turned out to be “Try Not to Suck,” a phrase some players insist was originally coined by catcher David Ross.

The politically incorrect slogan quickly turned into a ubiquitous T-shirt that was briefly banned at Busch Stadium, where security guards made Cubs fans either take off the shirts or turn them inside out before entering.

The phrase was etched in colored chalk on the walls of Wrigley Field during the Cubs’ postseason run to the 2016 championship, and a photo of that wall was blown up and plastered in the hallway outside the Cubs clubhouse last year.

Dozens of Cubs fans wore their “Try Not to Suck” T-shirts at this weekend’s Cubs Convention, and the mantra is now the title of an upcoming biography of Maddon, co-written by ESPN reporter Jesse Rogers.

“Everyone remembers ‘Try not to suck,’” Zobrist said. “You can’t top it.”

Zobrist wasn’t too keen on last year’s slogan, “Be Uncomfortable,” a plea to Cubs players to stay out of their comfort zone after winning it all the previous year.

“I forgot about that until I pulled my T-shirt out again,” he said, laughing.

“Then I was like ‘Oh, yeah, that was the theme.’ And we were.”

The slogan backfired, as the Cubs got off to a bad first half and looked anything but comfortable until their second-half wake-up call. Maybe it was a self-fulfilling prophesy.

Do the Cubs even need a catchy slogan?

Has Maddon finally jumped the shark

after the overwhelming success of ‘Try Not to Suck’?

Zobrist insisted it’s imperative.

“We still need him to give us the pathway, and he likes to do that by talking about a theme,” he said. “Something like that that gets our minds headed in the right direction heading into the season.

I’m looking forward to hearing what he has to say.

“I always enjoy it. I think it could be more important this year than ever to have something that we can really latch on to, after underperforming last year and feeling like we have so much more to do. We fought through a lot of stuff, showed a lot to win the division and get to (the NLCS). But in the end I think we just ran out of fumes. We didn’t have enough gas in the tank to go all the way back.

“I don’t think it’s going to take much to motivate this group this year at all.

But Joe is going to have to give us that pathway, that guide, and it’s going to work I think.”

Maddon drew plenty of criticism in last year’s postseason, but the front office believes it’s unwarranted. There’s only one thing they want him to change.

“I hate the gray hair,” general manger Jed Hoyer said. “I want the white hair back. That’s my only criticism of Joe. It’s not the same. It bothers me.

“So I’m not going to criticize him other than to say ‘I don’t like the hair.’”

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Bears general manager Ryan Pace, left, shakes hands with new head coach Matt Nagy, Jan. 8 at Halas Hall. Photo, @chicagobears

For Bears, it’s Nagy’s show now

By Robert Zeglinski

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o his credit, and against the Bears’ typical grain, new head coach Matt Nagy isn’t one to shy away from the moment. As evidenced by both an energetic introductory press conference and essentially all but filling out his coaching staff within his first week as the Bears’ lead sideline roamer, Nagy isn’t in Chicago to waste time and play games.

The 39-year-old New Jersey-native joins the Bears to change a culture. Setting the tone right from the beginning. With a goal to win and outwork everyone else.

“Passion, and positive energy. We’re creating a culture. I just got chills saying that. It’s real ... now it’s talk, but we have to put it into action,” said Nagy, winning over a gathered media contingent at Halas Hall and hungry optimistic

fan-base alike.

It’s not surprising that a young first-time head coach would come in guns blazing with his plan for sustained success with an organization laid out on a platter for all to see. The act of at minimum appearing energetic would be disappointing if Nagy didn’t emanate a cool confidence. The job of an NFL head coach isn’t easy in the slightest, but he’s clearly one cool customer ready to pounce on this opportunity.

Grabbing NFL coaching life by the horns and putting his Bears on notice.

“As far as being aggressive, that’s my nature. I’m gonna be aggressive. But it’s gotta be calculated,” That promise of an aggressive nature

by Nagy is a far cry and welcome departure from not only the forgettable previous John Fox Bears’ era but also most of Bears’ history. It’s rare the man standing

at the podium on Mondays at Halas Hall has been both an innovator and dynamic personality. In that way, Nagy fits that bill of the non-Bears stereotype at head coach. That’s exactly what this team needs, as far as an injection of accountability and excitement.

In just his first week at Halas Hall, Nagy has essentially completed his all-important first head coaching staff.

For a man in charge of his own show for the first time, where the onus will almost always fall on him win or lose, Nagy’s initiative has set the template for the Bears to contend under his watch starting next fall. That’s because he’s picked quite the group to lead and delegate to as a green leader of an NFL franchise.

The most prominent examples on that Nagy staff begins with luring away former Notre Dame offensive line coach Harry Hiestand: who actually coached the

Bears’ group from 2005-2009. The move has received universal praise from former Chicago greats such as Olin Kreutz, a borderline Hall of Fame center. And for good reason, as men of Hiestand’s stature in individual position coaches have the power to lay a foundation.

Hiestand, experienced and wise beyond his years, is highly regarded as one of if not the best offensive line coach for football at any level. He was only the start too for Nagy’s standard to work with.

Then there’s former Oregon coach Mark Helfrich as the Bears’ offensive coordinator.

Helfrich helped innovate one of the most simultaneously detailed and simplistic offenses in college football in Eugene from 2009-2016. Oregon’s spread concepts and high tempo offensive Continued on Page 30 >>>