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IceHogs’ forward John Hayden, who could play a big part in Rockford’s push for the playoffs, would likely be inline for a recall to Chicago should the Blackhawks decide to start planning for next season.

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Deadline moves could be trouble for Rockford

By Jim Hagerty Contributor

ROCKFORD — As the Chicago Blackhawks move closer to the reality that they likely won’t make the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, late-season moves could have an effect how the season plays out for the Rockford IceHogs.

The Blackhawks are fresh off a six-game losing skid, 10 points out of the second wild-card spot and sitting at 24-24-8, one of the league’s worst records.

In Rockford, the IceHogs have slipped to sixth in the AHL Central Division.

The AHL is typically fickle at this time of year. Big-club roster moves can turn a playoff contender to a basement dweller, especially when trades happen. The IceHogs, who were all but out of playoff contention by Christmas a season ago, were left in a similar situation when Chicago shipped forwards Sam Carrick, Mark McNeill and Spencer Abbott elsewhere.

But, there seems to be promise in

Rockford—for now.

The IceHogs are currently enjoying some Chicago reinforcement in John Hayden, Tanner Kero, Gustav Forsling and Cody Franson. But that’s not to say things have panned out as expected.

Rockford had just found an offensive flow with Vinnie Hinostroza, David Kampf and Tomas Jurco when all three were recalled.

They are showing promise up top, but how they’ll fit into the future for the Hawks— and the ‘Hogs—will depend on whether Stan Bowman is eyeing a playoff berth or already looking ahead to next year.

The Blackhawks GM has already announced that he wouldn’t be looking to rent players ahead of the Feb. 26 trade deadline as in past years. That means he’s likely looking to sell some who don’t fit into the club’s long-term plans. That could mean guys like Michal Kempny and his one-year deal could easily be moved.

The defenseman is only 27 and has a lot of hockey left in him. He’s just not been a bright spot for Chicago and likely won’t

be down the stretch.

Franson, in his 10th NHL campaign, is 30, and probably won’t return to the lineup time soon. He had an opportunity last week, but Chicago recalled Carl Dahlstrom instead. At 23, Dahlstrom shows signs of being the strong blueliner Franson was in his younger days.

Moving guys like Tommy Wingels or Jurco could make way for a Hayden recall, a move that could prove wise for Chicago but not great news for IceHogs fans. But Hayden isn’t expected to languish in the minors anyway and would complement Hinostroza and Kampf nicely if there’s room.

Then there are players like Ville Pokka, who landed in Rockford along with T.J. Brennan as part of the Nick Leddy trade. Brennan has since been traded but Pokka, another skater without a future in Chicago, remains in a captive IceHog portal. Cutting him loose this month might make sense, as the return of journeyman Adam Clendening is proving positive for Rockford.

Defenseman Viktor Svedberg is a big presence but has all but served his purpose for the Blackhawks. He skated in 27 games for Chicago in the 2015-16 season but hasn’t had a serious look from Bowman since. At 6-8, the 26-year-old from Gothenburg, Sweden, has a long stick and blistering slap shot that could buy him another stint in the NHL. That leaves Tanner Kero. Two seasons ago he was a hot-handed undrafted rookie who netted 20 goals in Rockford.

But his stock has dropped slightly the last couple years, even if he still has the makings of a two-way NHL forward. He’s just been unable to hang as a third- and fourth-line grinder with Chicago.

His $750,000 cap hit could be attractive to other clubs, making Kero a sensible sell as the deadline approaches. Depending on who the Blackhawks would get in return, Rockford would be losing a two-way playmaker in Kero, forcing first-year coach Jeremy Colliton to the drawing board.

Like any other season for Colliton, the deadline will come and go. His job to develop players for the Hawks won’t change regardless of decisions that may be out of his control. For now, he’s focusing on who he does have in the system Chicago hired him to put in place.

“It’s been defense awareness and being able to eliminate other teams’ Grade-A opportunities,” Colliton said. “That’s how you win important games. That’s how you win the playoffs. We need that.

These players need that if they want to continue on in their careers.”

The IceHogs are still contention for a spot in the 2018 Calder Cup Playoffs.

With 56 standings points and a 25-203-3 mark at press time, Rockford is in the hunt along with Iowa, Chicago, Grand Rapids and Milwaukee. Manitoba leads the division while the Cleveland Monsters have only mustered up 15 wins on the season. The top four teams in each division earn a postseason berth. R.

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Local

City closes funding gap by $2.7 million

By Jim Hagerty Contributor

CITY HALL — Rockford’s looming $10.5 million budget deficit could soon be reduced by $2.7 million, the city’s finance director says.

According to Rockford Finance Director Carrie Eklund, the city has a surplus of cash it has on hand for unemployment and worker’s compensation expenses. That money could be transferred to the general fund of approved by aldermen.

By transferring the cash into the general fund, it will offer reprieve in things like payroll expenses, as the general fund is the pool used to pay city staff, police officer and firefighters.

“With some very hard work through HR, there has been a turnaround and some very successful years in those funds,” Eklund said of the one-time budget source.

She added that it is not a best practice to hold that money in a fund if it is not going to be used.

“On an annual basis, we review these funds to determine whether we have funding levels at, below or above where we want our targets to be,” she said. “If we don’t need the money, we should give it back.”

One of the reasons for the surplus, Eklund said, is the city’s stop-loss policy to cover in unemployment and worker’s compensation claims of a certain dollar amount. Without the policy, the city could experience catastrophic losses if claims were to increase.

So far, however, that hasn’t happened, she said; the city, as an employer, has a low unemployment rate.

“We don’t lose employees very often,” Eklund added. “We only paid $12,000 in claims in 2017.”

The matter passed at the committee level Monday. If the full city council approves the transfer, the new budget deficit would be reduced to an estimated at $7.8 million.

Even with the transfer in 2018, the city can’t count on it in future years. That is why Eklund said staff is considering recommendations from the citizen-led financial task force to find long-term revenue sources.

One of those options, giving the city power to prosecute low-level crimes, was also approved by the finance committee. It would allow the city to treat non-violent crimes as civil infractions.

Offenders would not be criminally prosecuted in Winnebago County Circuit Court but pay a fine to the city for offenses like disorderly conduct. In short, those offenses would be handled similar to how the city

enforces parking ordinances.

In addition to helping to unclog the criminal court dockets and free up resources at the county level, the plan would generate an estimated $187,000 in revenue for the city.

The matter will be placed in front of the full city council next week. Aldermen meet as a full council on the first and third Monday of every month. Committee meetings are the second and fourth Monday. R.

Number of flu cases still on the rise

By Jim Hagerty Contributor

ROCKFORD — There were 855 new cases of the flu confirmed in Winnebago County from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, bringing this year’s total to 3,452, according to the health department’s latest Weekly Influenza Activity Summary.

The report shows that that were 655 confirmed cases of Influenza A (H3N2) from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, and 195 cases of Influenza B. Five people were infected with both types.

Influenza A (H3N2) commonly originates in wild birds and spreads among humans very quickly. Symptoms can be serious and result in devastating outbreaks.

Influenza B is less common and mutates much slower than Type A. While it does not typically cause pandemics, Type B can spread through schools, offices and other public spaces.

Breaking down the combined cases

by Rockford zip code, there were 404 confirmed in 61108. In 61107, there were

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In the week ending Saturday, Jan. 27, there were 597 confirmed cases of Influenza A in the county, 195 cases of Influenza B and four cases of Type A&B infections.

That is why county officials recommend using the “three Cs” to prevent the spread of both types of the flu: Clean your hands; Cover your cough and Contain your germs.

“Stay home if you’re sick,” Winnebago County Health Department spokesperson Theresa James said.

James said the county is in the middle of flu season, which commonly runs from around October to May. Officials say it started earlier than usual this year, making its peak difficult to pinpoint.

During a typical season, about 20 percent of the population is infected with an influenza virus.

The flu’s primary target is the respiratory tract. Symptoms are like those of the common cold only more severe and prolonged. Common symptoms include fever of 100-103 degrees, cough, sore

throat, runny nose and headache. Muscle aches and fatigue are also earmarks that an illness is the flu and not just a cold.

The flu usually lasts between one and two weeks although the elderly, children and people with weak immune systems can take longer to recover and can develop more serious conditions like pneumonia.

Influenza and pneumonia have been linked to an average of 3,500 deaths a year in Illinois over the last decade. This year, there have been roughly 1,000 hospital admissions because of the flu; nearly 200 people have been admitted to intensive care. One child has died.

The flu has been blamed for more than 50 pediatric deaths throughout the U.S. this season.

The term flu is often misused to described gastrointestinal illnesses when sufferers refer to their condition as “stomach flu.” While vomiting and diarrhea can accompany an influenza infection, experts say they are usually caused by a separate illness. R.

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Nation

Where did the GOP’s deficit hawks Trump’s high-spending budget reverses longtime conservative dogma

By Andrew Taylor & Martin Crutsinger Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s own budget director says if he were still a member of Congress he probably wouldn’t vote for the very budget plan he hawked Tuesday before the Senate Budget Committee.

Office of Management and Budget

Director Mick Mulvaney told the panel that he “probably would have found enough shortcomings in this to vote against it.”

But Mulvaney, a deficit hawk during three terms as a tea party congressman from South Carolina, said his job now is to represent the president, who promises to avoid cutting retirement benefits like Social Security and Medicare.

Mulvaney drafted the $4.4 trillion budget plan released Monday. It would cut social safety net programs and greatly boost military spending, while putting the government on track to run trillion-dollar deficits for the next few years.

The president’s spending outline for the first time acknowledges that the Republican tax overhaul passed last year would add billions to the deficit and not “pay for itself” as Trump and his Republican allies asserted.

Changing tides

The open embrace of red ink is a remarkable public reversal for Trump and his party,

Republicans move to gut the ADA A House bill would make it harder for people with disabilities to hold businesses accountable for inaccessibility.

By Casey Quinlan ThinkProgress.org

This week, Congress is expected to vote on a bill that would significantly weaken the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act and let businesses off the hook for failing to provide accommodations for accessibility.

The ADA Education and Reform Act was introduced by Republican Texas Rep. Ted Poe, and was recently adopted in the House Judiciary Committee.

It addresses the 1990 civil rights law that protects people with disabilities when it comes to employment; access to public entities, such as transportation; and accommodations to fully enjoy businesses, such as being able to go to a hotel without barriers to getting inside.

Currently, the law allows people with disabilities to file lawsuits against businesses that don’t provide reasonable accommodations, but supporters of the ADA Education and Reform Act argue that it fuels “drive-by lawsuits.”

The bill would require people making complaints to let a business know of any accessibility violations in writing. The business would then have 60 days to acknowledge the complaint and respond, and 120 days after the 60 days to make “substantial progress” toward making changes.

These provisions would essentially remove any incentives for businesses to comply with the ADA, the ACLU argues,

because business owners can theoretically be out of compliance for years and not be penalized for it. They only have to say they are making “substantial progress.”

In a letter to Reps. Steve King, R-Iowa, and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., who serve on the House Judiciary Committee, the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities wrote last year, “We know of no other law that outlaws discrimination but permits entities to discriminate with impunity until victims experience that discrimination and educate the entities perpetrating it about their obligations not to discriminate.”

According to the ACLU, the bill also flies in the face of the intention of civil rights laws. The Civil Rights Act of 1964’s provision allowing those who are denied access to public accommodation due to race, color, religion, or national origin to immediately seek relief aims to push businesses to take these accommodations seriously.

Il l i nois Democrat Sen. Tammy Duckworth wrote in The Washington Post last year that it would make the disability community “the only protected class under civil rights law that must rely on ‘education’ — rather than strong enforcement — to guarantee access to public spaces.”

The business community, which has had three decades to learn about and adjust to the ADA, must provide accommodations that don’t present an undue burden and are readily achievable.

Businesses have been using this vague language to their advantage for years, as The American Prospect recently reported, “to seek favorable court rulings, claiming at various times that providing ‘reason-

able accommodations’ would constitute an ‘undue burden’ on their finances.”

There is little evidence to support the claim that frivolous lawsuits are a problem with the ADA specifically. Although supporters of the bill say that there has been a 37 percent increase in Title III filings in 2016 compared to 2015, those are made of a small number of largescale filers.

Furthermore, ethics rules bar lawyers from bringing frivolous lawsuits.

The argument that people with disabilities are trying to make money off the ADA is not based on fact, as Robyn Powell explained in Rewire.

“When the ADA was being drafted, as a compromise between the business community and the disability community, the disability community gave up the option to obtain damages for a business’s failure to comply with the law by allowing only injunctive relief — meaning the business owner has to change their behavior — and attorneys’ fees,” Powell wrote.

Some state and local laws allow compensatory damages to be assessed against the business owner, but the ADA does not permit monetary damages to be assessed against business owners in lawsuits brought by people with disabilities.

If the bill passes, it would affect 22 percent of Americans who have a disability, 13 percent of which experience mobility issues, such as walking or climbing stairs, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The share of people with disabilities is higher among women and people of color. One in four women have a disability and three in 10 non-Latinx Black people have a disability.

which spent years objecting to President Barack Obama’s increased spending during the depths of the Great Recession. Rhetoric aside, however, Trump’s pattern is in line with past Republican presidents such as Ronald Reagan who have overseen spikes in deficits as they simultaneously increased military spending and cut taxes.

“We’re going to have the strongest military we’ve ever had, by far,” Trump said in an Oval Office appearance Monday.

“In this budget we took care of the military like it’s never been taken care of before.”

Trump’s budget revived his calls for big cuts to domestic programs that benefit the poor and middle class, such as food stamps, housing subsidies and student loans.

Retirement benefits would remain mostly untouched, as Trump has pledged, though Medicare providers would absorb about $500 billion in cuts — a nearly 6 percent reduction. Some beneficiaries of Social Security’s disability program would have to re-enter the workforce under proposed changes to eligibility rules.

Trump’s plan was dead before it landed.

It came just three days after the president signed a bipartisan agreement that set broad parameters for spending over the next two years. That deal, which includes large increases for domestic programs, rendered the Trump’s proposed 10-year, $1.7 trillion cuts to domestic agencies such as the departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture and Housing and Urban Development even more unrealistic.

“The good news is this budget is going nowhere,” said Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. Trump also is proposing work requirements for several federal programs, including housing subsidies, food stamps and Medicaid. Such ideas have backing from powerful figures in Congress, including Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, who promises action on a “workforce development” agenda this year.

Familiar targets

Trump’s plan aims at other familiar targets. It would eliminate the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The administration wants NASA out of the International Space Station by 2025 and private businesses running the orbiting outpost instead.

But the domestic cuts would be far from enough to make up for the plummeting tax revenue projected in the budget.

Trump’s plan sees a 2019 deficit of $984 billion, though Mulvaney admits $1.2 trillion is more plausible after last week’s

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go to? congressional budget pact and $90 billion worth of disaster aid is tacked on. That would be more than double the 2019 deficit the administration promised last year.

All told, the new budget sees accumulating deficits of $7.2 trillion over the coming decade; Trump’s plan last year projected a 10-year shortfall of $3.2 trillion. And that’s assuming Trump’s rosy economic predictions come true and Congress follows through — in an election year — with politically toxic cuts to social programs, farm subsidies and Medicare providers.

Last year Trump’s budget promised such ideas could generate a small budget surplus by 2027; now, his best-case scenario is for a $450 billion deficit that year, more than $300 billion of which can be traced to his December tax cut.

Our City, Our Story and The Times ROCKFORD — The Rock River Times is happy to announce that we will be bringing the tales from local videographer Pablo Korona to the pages of our paper.

Since 2012, Korona has used his camera to capture the images and words of the Rockford community. The Our City, Our Story series paints a landscape of life in Rockford often missed in our pages and in coverage of our city abroad.

“We refuse to believe that a single story defines a community,” says the Our City, Our Story mission statement. “To ignore our complexity robs us of our dignity. We

tell stories that connect, inspire, and have unexpected perspectives.”

Now, we will bring you those stories in our print pages and online. And we invite you to go back through the archives and see some of the wonderful stories already told by Korona, at ourcityourstory.com.

And be sure to check out the new “Our City, Our Story: Live” series, which kicks off this Saturday at the Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St. OCOS: Live will feature the on-film subjects of the OCOS series in a live

setting, telling their stories and talking with the audience about their experiences.

A cash bar provided by Prairie Street Brewhouse will be available for the premiere event, 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 17.

Our City, Our Story: Live is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois.

And look back in upcoming issues right here on Page 5 or visit our website, rockrivertimes.com, for more installments from the Our City, Our Story series. R.

ROCKFORD — For 79 years, Merle and Stella Keena have shared a life of love and happiness together. And that flame shows no signs of burning out in the latest entry of Rockford videographer Pablo Korona’s “Our City, Our Story” series.

“When I was in the nursing home, that was the worst experience I ever had,” says Merle, 100. “And she said, ‘You’re not going back in the nursing home.’”

Stella, 95, was true to her word. “I brought him home,” she says. “I take care of him.”

Stella tells how she relies on some neighbors, including a young man, Sam Noe, who clears the snow from

the Keena’s driveway.

“My family’s been helping people out in the neighborhood for about 10-to-12 years,” he says. “They insist on paying me, and I’m like, ‘No, no.’ I pretty much always lose those fights.”

Grandchildren help out with groceries, laundry and the other chores. But it’s the nearly eight-decades of love that sustains the couple.

“I’m happy and he’s happy,” says Stella. “And when he’s happy, I’m happy.”

And that’s enough for her husband, too: “I’m happy when she’s around!” R. Watch Merle and Stella’s story at rockrivertimes.com/category/ OurCityOurStory.

In stark numbers, the budget rewrites the administration’s talking points for last year’s tax plan, which administration figures such as Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin promised would more than pay for itself.

“Not only will this tax plan pay for itself, but it will pay down debt,” Mnuchin declared in September.

Instead, Trump’s budget projects that tax revenues will plummet by $3.7 trillion through 2027 relative to last year’s “baseline” estimates.

The budget also includes $1.6 billion for the second stage of Trump’s proposed border wall, a 65-mile segment in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley. Trump’s request last year for 74 miles of wall in San Diego and the Rio Grande Valley is pending before lawmakers right now.

Once again, there’s no mention of how Mexico would have to pay for it, as Trump repeatedly promised during the presidential campaign and after his victory.

Trump’s plan promises 3 percent growth for the nation’s economy, continuing low inflation and low interest yields on U.S. Treasury bills despite a flood of new borrowing. That likely underestimates the mounting cost of financing the government’s $20 trillion-plus debt, many economists say.

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, said a surge in stimulus from higher government spending and tax cuts would boost growth but only for a short time.

“This will meaningfully raise the odds that after juiced-up growth in 2018 and 2019, we will get a much weaker economy, possibly a recession in the next decade,” Zandi said. “In good times, budget policy should be working to get the deficits down because bad times are sure to come.”

Pablo Korona

Rehashed talking points

Merle and Stella Keena

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State

Ex-staffer: Top Dems slow to probe harassment claim

By Sophia Tareen Associated Press

CHICAGO — A campaign worker for Illinois Democrats said Tuesday that it took party officials too long to respond after she reported sexual harassment by a male supervisor last year, allegations that prompted election-year calls for outside investigations and House Speaker Michael Madigan to step down from leadership roles.

Alaina Hampton, who has worked for Democratic campaigns since 2012, addressed reporters a day after Madigan dismissed longtime political consultant Kevin Quinn and said an internal investigation showed Quinn sent inappropriate text messages to a colleague. Madigan serves as the state’s Democratic Party leader. Quinn is Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn’s brother.

Kevin Quinn asked Hampton out numerous times and made suggestive comments through text message starting in 2016.

She asked him to stop seven times, citing her desire for a professional relationship, according to her account and text logs shared with the Chicago Tribune.

In multiple messages, Quinn pressed Hampton, 28, to explain why she shouldn’t go out with him, also referring to her as “smoking hot” and “beautiful,” according to the text logs.

“I need you to stop,” one of her responses stated. “I have dedicated a lot of time to this election cycle and I will continue to do so, but I need to be able to do my work without you contacting me like this. I’m not interested.

I just want to do my work.”

She reported the behavior in February 2017 to the alderman, who was Kevin Quinn’s supervisor. In November, she wrote Madigan a personal letter, and he had an attorney investigate.

Hampton said she felt her harasser was protected as months passed without follow-up.

She described “living in fear” and “crippling anxiety” that caused her to quit her job last year. She started a political consulting organization and has since filed a complaint with the Chicago office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

“I do not want my job with the Democratic

Party back. Accepting that they weren’t going to protect me and that I was going to lose everything I worked for because a man could not control himself was devastating,” she said Tuesday, reading from a prepared statement. “I never wanted to do this but I know that my silence only protects the perpetrator and the organization, which will allow this situation to happen to someone else.”

Calls to a listed number for Kevin Quinn went unanswered Tuesday. He worked for Madigan’s political offices for almost two decades and was previously a state employee.

His alderman brother released a statement through Madigan’s office saying he thought he was protecting “Hampton’s privacy” and honoring her wishes in not speaking out. He said he told Kevin Quinn to cease the unwanted messages and “such behavior would not be tolerated.”

“He was remorseful and acknowledged his poor judgment,” Marty Quinn said of his brother.

Word of the case prompted calls for further investigation from Democrats

running for governor and attorney general.

The Illinois primary is next month and a recurring theme has been trying to prove independence from Madigan, who’s the longest-serving House speaker nationwide. One Democratic legislator who’s often at odds with Madigan and is running for attorney general, Rep. Scott Drury, called for Madigan to step down from his legislative post while the House was in session Tuesday. Others said Madigan should step aside as party chairman pending further investigation.

Madigan announced Kevin Quinn’s resignation Monday, saying a “courageous woman” made him aware of the allegations in November and he sought further investigation. He said his political committees are working to improve reporting and response measures to such allegations. The Chicago Democrat was scheduled to address reporters later Tuesday.

Hampton, who worked on multiple campaigns for Democrats, was paid for employment through funds controlled by Madigan.

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QUINCY — Two more confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease were found among residents of a veterans home in western Illinois where the illness has been linked to the deaths of 13 people since 2015, health officials said.

The Illinois Department of Public Health said in a Monday evening news release that both residents of the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy are doing well.

Engineering staff removed faucets from the residents’ rooms, collected water samples and took other steps to ensure the water is safe, officials said. The disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by bacteria in water vapor that’s inhaled.

The disease has contributed to the deaths

of 13 facility residents since 2015 and sickened dozens more. Gov. Bruce Rauner spent a week at the facility in January, saying afterward that the state would replace the plumbing at the sprawling, 130-year-old site. He also said he will assemble a group of experts to determine whether a state-of-the-art dorm should be built and whether a safer groundwater source is available for the home.

A lawsuit was filed against the state by 11 families of stricken veterans.

The state health department is working with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Adams County Health Department to try to identify the source of the bacteria.

State Sen. Tom Cullerton, D-Villa Park,

has organized joint House-Senate hearings in recent months to examine the state’s response to the disease. On Tuesday, Cullerton and state Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, said they were upset with the news of two more cases at the veterans home and criticized the Rauner administration’s response.

“Our nation’s heroes need a solution now,” Cullerton said.

Rauner spokeswoman Rachel Bold said Tuesday that the governor engineering staff worked quickly to protect residents and staff.

“Our goal must be to put politics aside and work together to keep our veterans safe and healthy,” she said.

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Former president remembers NIU shooting

By Susan Stephens WNIJ

DeK ALB — It was ten years ago Wednesday that five students were shot and killed in a Northern Illinois University classroom. Retired NIU President John Peters returned to the school this weekend to take part in a number of observances.

Peters was the public face of NIU in the difficult days after the shooting. Behind the scenes, he took on the role of comforter-

in-chief for the families of the five who were murdered. He says this weekend gave him the opportunity to reconnect with the families, the students who were injured, and the community.

“It doesn’t seem like ten years because it’s like looking at photographs or visions that I have that are very fresh of that horrible day, and the days after that,” Peters said.

Peters says he remains in awe of the families and how they have coped with the

tragedy -- through religion, writing, and art. But it breaks his heart that, regardless of the positives, they are never far from the fact that they lost their child or were seriously wounded, physically or emotionally.

Peters says after a decade of searching, he isn’t sure there was anything NIU could have done to prevent the 2008 shooting.

He just hopes that Americans continue to be appalled by mass shootings instead of accepting them as part of everyday life.

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State Bicentennial

Chicago Defender becomes a voice for African Americans nationwide From The Chicago Defender

On May 5, 1905, Robert Sengstacke Abbott founded the Chicago Defender newspaper in a small kitchen in his landlord’s apartment, with an initial investment of 25 cents and a press run of 300 copies.

The Chicago Defender’s first issues were in the form of four-page, six-column handbills, filled with local news items gathered by Abbott and clippings from other newspapers. Five years later, the Chicago Defender began to attract a national audience.

By the start of World War I, the Chicago Defender was the nation’s most influential Black weekly newspaper, with more than two thirds of its readership base located outside of Chicago.

During World War I, the paper utilized its influence to wage a successful campaign in support of The Great Migration. It published blazing editorials, articles and cartoons lauding the benefits of the North, posted job listings and train schedules to facilitate relocation, and declared on May 15, 1917, as the date of the “Great Northern Drive.” The Chicago Defender’s support of The Great Migration encouraged Southern readers to migrate to the North in record numbers. Between 1916 and 1918, at least 110,000 people migrated to Chicago, nearly tripling the city’s Black population.

Following the war, the Defender covered controversial events such as the Red Summer Riots of 1919, a series of race riots in cities across the coun-

In 1940, John H. H. Sengstacke, at right, nephew and heir to Chicago Defender founder Robert Sengstacke Abbott, assumed editorial control of the newspaper and continued to champion for equality.

Photo, Library of Congress try. The Chicago Defender campaigned for anti-lynching legislation and for integrated sports. In 1923, the Chicago Defender introduced the Bud Billiken Page, the first newspaper section just for children. The Chicago Defender, along with the Chicago Defender Charities, is the producer and organizer of the world famous Bud Billiken Day Parade and

Picnic. The parade originated in 1929 as a vehicle to showcase children.

Today, the Bud Billiken Parade is the largest event of its kind. Columnists at the Defender included Walter White and Langston Hughes. The paper also published the early works by Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks.

Heralding itself as the “The World’s

Greatest Weekly,” the Defender spoke out against segregation of the armed forces in the early 1940s and actively challenged segregation in the South during the civil rights era.

In 1940, John H. H. Sengstacke, Abbott’s nephew and heir, assumed editorial control and continued to champion for equality. In 1956, the Chicago Defender began publishing on a daily basis. In 1965, Stengstacke purchased The Pittsburgh Courier, including it in his Sengstacke Newspaper chain, along with papers such as the Michigan Chronicle in Detroit and the Tri-State Defender in Memphis.

Sengstacke served as publisher of the Defender until his death in May 1997.

The Chicago Defender is the flagship publication of Real Times Inc., a media company that also includes among its holdings the Michigan Chronicle, the Front Page, the New Pittsburgh Courier and the Tri-State Defender.

One hundred and four years later, the Chicago Defender won the prestigious John B. Russwurm Award during 2009’s National Newspaper Publishers Association Merit Awards Gala, along with two first place and two third place awards, including the John H. Sengstacke General Excellence Award.

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Election 2018

Vote-protection efforts lag ahead of primaries

By Frank Bajak & Christina A. Cassidy Associated Press

With the first primaries of the 2018 elections less than a month away, you might expect federal officials to be wrapping up efforts to safeguard the vote against expected Russian interference.

You’d be wrong.

Federal efforts to help states button down elections systems have crawled, hamstrung in part by wariness of federal meddling. Just 14 states and three local election agencies have so far asked for detailed vulnerability assessments offered by the Department of Homeland Security — and only five of the two-week examinations are complete.

Illinois, for instance —one of two states where voter registration databases were breached in 2016 — requested an assessment in January and is still waiting. Primary voters go to the polls there March 20; state officials can’t say whether the assessment will happen beforehand. DHS says the assessments should be finished by mid-April.

Meantime, fewer than half of the estimated 50 senior state elections officials who requested federal security clearances have received them, DHS says. That can

hinder information sharing designed to help states deal with election disruptions.

And Congress is still sitting on three bipartisan bills that address election integrity issues, including funding to upgrade antiquated equipment.

Overall, experts say far too little has been done to shore up a vulnerable mishmash of 10,000 U.S. voting jurisdictions that mostly run on obsolete and imperfectly secured technology. Russian agents targeted election systems in 21 states ahead of the 2016 general election, DHS says, and separately launched a social media blitz aimed at inflaming social tensions and sowing confusion.

The CIA director and two other top U.S. intelligence officials told the Senate Tuesday they’ve seen indications Russian agents are preparing a new round of election subterfuge. The secretary of state has said the same. Texas will hold the first primary of 2018 on March 6; Illinois follows two weeks later.

That makes local election officials “the front lines of the information age,” said Eric Rosenbach, co-director of Harvard’s Belfer Center and a former Defense Department chief of staff in the Obama administration. “After what the Russians did, every other bad guy

is going to come after our democracy now.”

Since last July, a bipartisan team at Harvard — including former U.S. Marine and Army cyberwarriors, national security eggheads and Google engineers — has been trying to shore up that local line. The group, which calls itself the Defending Digital Democracy initiative, has just drafted its latest protect-the-vote election “playbooks” intended to prepare state and local officials for the worst.

“It’s not a question of whether somebody is going to try to breach the system,” said Robby Mook, manager of the 2016 Clinton campaign, which was stung by multiple email thefts later traced to Russian agents .

“The question is: ‘How resilient are we and what are we doing to protect ourselves?’”

Mook helps run the effort with Matt Rhoades, who managed Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential run. Over six months, the authors visited 34 state and county offices and ran simulations to help local officials improve their “threat awareness.”

The team’s findings highlight resourcestrapped election systems that can’t secure their own operations, vulnerable voting-equipment vendors and the threat posed by insiders and people looking for

political advantage.

There’s no evidence that any hack in the November 2016 election affected election results. But there are also cases — such as in Georgia, where a key election-staging server was exposed on the open internet for months then wiped clean without a forensic exam — that haven’t been independently investigated.

And federal delays are legion. In the last election, DHS took nearly a year to inform the affected states of hacking attempts, blaming it in part on a lack of security clearances. But it hasn’t made up enough lost ground to satisfy critics on Capitol Hill.

In Illinois, for instance, the executive director of the state elections board submitted his application in August and has yet to receive his clearance, according to agency spokesman Matt Dietrich.

As a stopgap, DHS is providing one-day “read-ins” on secret information this week in Washington to about 100 senior state officials — secretaries of state and elections directors — gathered there for a meeting. “That’s a way to deal with the fact that the process hasn’t worked as quickly as we’d hoped,” Bob Kolasky, deputy assistant secretary at DHS for infrastructure protection, said in an interview.

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Commentary

Honor Frank and help the Trail

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o individuals, families, and whole communities who love the Rock River, I am lucky to have the Rock River as well as the Hennepin Canal within a 3-mile bike ride of our home, here, in the Milan, Illinois area. The Rock empties into the Mississippi River on our end. There are sections where the Hennepin and the Rock run neck-and-neck.

The confluence of the Rock and Mississippi is a beautiful site, especially in winter. The Hennepin Canal Lock 32 also can be enjoyed at this terminus.

To be honest, I am a bit jealous that you upstream have embraced the Rock like the Quad Cities has done with the Mississippi.

Before I met the Rock River Trail

Initiative founder, the late Frank Schier, at the Blackhawk Historic Site, I knew very little about your communities upriver. Later I became the Rock Island County volunteer representative to the Rock River Trail Initiative Council. Rock Island County is one of eleven counties along the Rock.

The Rock River is now a National Water Trail that winds through two states, Wisconsin and Illinois.

For me, that encounter with Schier and his Wisconsin counterpart in the Rock River Trail Initiative, Greg Farnham, opened my eyes to what I had in my own “backyard” and to your amazing communities, parks and people upriver.

Frank tirelessly helped galvanize Rock River Trail efforts up and down the Rock.

The Rock River Trail Initiative is the

canoe and paddle to developing Frank’s dream. We are self-funded and are looking for support, both short and long.

Small and large. Keep us in mind when making out wills or for tax considerations, or if you have some loose change.

For any Rock River communities and counties, a $100 donation would be wonderful. This is a long-term dream for all of us along the Rock and we could use our neighbors’ and friends’ help with our insurance, web site fees, etc.

Beyond that, we would like to promote more tourism and have at some point enough funds to provide river amenities for safety, kayaking, multi-use trails, etc. for which communities could apply.

More donation information can be found on the Rock River Trail Initiative site, rockrivertrail.com.

I personally donated at the $320 level, which is $1 per each mile of the Rock.

Remember that one person, one family, one community can make a difference for one river.

Make it your goal to visit all 11 counties that encompass the Rock River. Drive it, canoe it, bike it, hike it, take in the Chocolate Trail — the Rock River is a river of opportunity for all interests!

Should you ever want to visit the Rock and the Hennepin at our Milan end I would be glad to give you a tour. Check out the Trail website for tips on planning a walking or biking excursion.

Thank you, Rock River lovers—and cheers for your accomplishments upriver!

–Dean “Bareback” Mathias

Rauner’s polling ‘lousy for a governor who isn’t under criminal investigation’

By Rich Miller

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recent statewide poll taken for Sen. Daniel Biss’ gubernatorial campaign showed Gov. Bruce Rauner is much less liked by Illinois voters than his fellow Republican President Donald Trump. The poll also found that the under-funded Democrat Biss actually does slightly better in a head-to-head match with Gov. Rauner than does the presumed front-runner billionaire JB Pritzker.

The Public Policy Polling survey does have one problematic issue, so let’s get to that right up front. Seventy-six percent of respondents were reached on landline phones (that’s too high for polls these days because so many people only use mobile phones) while 24 percent were “interviewed over the internet.” But this problem doesn’t totally disqualify it, so let’s go ahead and talk about it.

According to the poll, 37 percent of Illinois voters have a favorable opinion of President Trump and 58 percent gave him an unfavorable rating, while 5 percent were unsure. That seems about the expected number, considering national polls. The poll of 866 Illinois voters February 5-6 and has a margin of error of +/- 3.3 percent.

What is somewhat unexpected is only 26 percent of Illinoisans have a favorable impression of Gov. Rauner while a whopping 63 percent have an unfavorable view of the state leader.

Whew.

That’s just spectacularly lousy for a governor who isn’t under criminal investigation.

Rauner is forging ahead with his re-election campaign by dumping a fortune into TV ads slamming JB Pritzker by tying him to convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Combine that with Biss’ own TV ads attacking Pritzker and it might be no surprise that Pritzker’s favorable rating is also “upside down.”

According to the poll, just 33 percent of Illinoisans have a favorable view of Pritzker while a plurality of 42 percent have an unfavorable view of the man. A quarter of voters, were still unsure, but yikes, man. The dude has spent $40+ million on his campaign, so you’d think he’d be doing better. But fewer Illinoisans have a favorable opinion of Pritzker than… President Trump. OK, he’s not nearly as disliked as Trump, but still.

The Biss campaign didn’t release its candidate’s own favorable ratings or any data on the other top tier contender Chris Kennedy. But its poll found Biss leading

Gov. Rauner 47-30 in a head-to-head matchup, with 23 percent saying they were unsure.

Pritzker also led Rauner, but by slightly less than Biss’ 17-point margin.

According to the poll, Pritzker is ahead of Rauner by 13 points, 48-35, with 17 percent unsure.

Whether 13 points or 17 points, a win is a win. But there are growing concerns among Democrats that Rauner’s ads will continue to deflate Pritzker’s numbers through November. Then again, Biss doesn’t have Pritzker’s billionaire cash, and, aside from Pritzker’s 15-second ads targeting him, nobody has yet “put him on blast,” as the kids say, so we don’t know how he’d survive an all-out assault like the one Pritzker is enduring.

Pritzker’s favorable rating among his fellow Democrats was a somewhat tepid 52 percent, while his unfavorable rating was 22 percent and 26 percent are undecided, despite the fact that the guy has spent tens of millions over many months to woo those particular voters. Racial crosstabs were not released.

“This confirms what we’ve known all along: voters prefer a middle-class governor in Daniel Biss rather than having to choose between billionaires Pritzker and Rauner,” said Biss campaign

manager Abby Witt via press release.

“Despite Pritzker outspending Daniel 20-to-1 on TV ads, Daniel continues to build momentum and is the strongest candidate to beat Bruce Rauner.”

Back to Rauner. The poll found that Gov. Rauner’s favorability rating among Republicans is much narrower than a poll released last month, which might be good news for his primary opponent, state Rep. Jeanne Ives.

A poll taken by We Ask America in mid-January had Rauner’s favorables at 65 percent and his unfavorables at 25 percent. But the new PPP poll found that just 49 percent of Republicans now have a favorable view of Rauner vs. 43 percent with an unfavorable view. That’s far less than President Trump’s score of 73 percent favorable among Republican voters and a mere 19 percent unfavorable.

Among voters who said they voted for President Trump, the new PPP found that 92 percent still view him favorably, while just 4 percent have an unfavorable view of the president. Among those same Trump voters, however, 54 percent view Gov. Rauner favorably while 36 view Rauner unfavorably and 9 percent say they’re unsure. That’s obviously not a great sign.

–More at capitolfax.com.

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LEAF DAY Thursday Feb. 22 Come on out for a day of Milwaukeetinis and memories in honor of Brian Leaf and raise some money for the YMCA. OLYMPIC TAVERN 2327 N. Main St. $5 Milwaukeetinis all day with all proceeds to the YMCA. OCTANE INTERLOUNGE 124 N. Main St. $1 Milwaukeetinis with cash donations taken at the bar.

VINTAGE @ 501 501 E. State St. $1 Milwaukeetinis with cash donations taken at the bar.

BLUE LINE 211 Elm St. $1 Milwaukeetinis with cash donations taken at the bar.

MARY’S PLACE 602 N. Madison St. Live music and $1 PBRs all night with cash donations taken at the bar.

All proceeds raised at these locations will benefit the YMCA of the Rock River Valley in honor of Brian.

(Re)discover the joys of LOCAL EATING! Whether it’s as a couple, as a family or with friends, and no matter what day of the week it is, there’s no shortage of ex-cuses to enjoy a meal in good compa-ny just a stone’s throw away from your home.

It’s true: there’s no need to travel far when it comes time to satisfy your urge for fantastic food. In addition to saving you a trip to another town — and redu-cing your carbon footprint!

— frequen-ting restaurants near your home is the perfect way to enjoy a variety of delightful experiences.

It’s never too late to step outside your comfort zone and try something new. So, if you’ve been meaning to try the Italian place a couple of blocks away or that Thai place your coworkers keep ra-ving about, now’s as good a time as ever. Who knows — maybe you’ll even become a regular!

It’s time to treat yourself to the best cuisine your region has to offer.

Reserve a table at a local restaurant for an evening of friendly faces and fantastic tastes. Bon appétit!

In the mood to eat out? Check out RACVB's guide to local eating at gorockford.com/restaurants

Your local restaurateurs are always happy to serve up diverse dishes that are sure to delight your taste buds. What’s more, you’ll always get a warm welcome and the most attentive service!

Find more: gorockford.com/restaurants

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RACVB View

RACVB rings in the spring season with a Real. Original. LOVELY event lineup There are a multitude of real. original. LOVELY places to experience in the Rockford region. The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) provides several suggestions for events and activities happening February through May that are perfect ways to spend a date night, day trip, or full weekend adventure. Grab your friends, family, sweetie or even Fido and get ready to embark on adventures in the Rockford region this spring.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner there are several date night dining options to help plan the perfect evening. Josef Steakhouse & Oyster Bar offers casual-upscale dining focusing on fresh seafood, aged Angus steaks and innovative preparations of classic dishes.

GreenFire Restaurant, Bar & Bakery is a bustling American contemporary farm restaurant where all dishes are cooked in wood burning and state-of-the-art brick fire Woodstone ovens. Social Urban Bar & Restaurant has designed a menu that showcases local meats and produce and features a premium spirits and absinthe bar, offering carefully selected wines, micro-brews and crafted cocktails.

“Our team at the RACVB has so much fun helping residents and visitors discover fun things to do throughout the entire Rockford region. This spring we have a great list of events, activities and fun things that the whole family can enjoy from stage shows at the BMO Harris Bank Center to educational and learning events taking place at Burpee Museum of Natural History and Midway Village Museum,” said Andrea Cook, Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau marketing & communications manager.

“This community also has several unique art shows and performances featuring notable local artists in our region.”

There are those times when you need to go for a leisurely walk or run, and that goes for our four-legged friends, too.

Luckily, the Rockford region has several area parks to get out into the open air and unwind. Canine Corners Dog Park at Olson Park is conveniently fenced so dogs are safely contained off-leash, with brush and paths for a great field experience. Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is dog-friendly, and leashed dogs can explore the 1.8-mile paved path that winds through the arboretum plus many secondary, chipped trails. Rock River Recreation Path is a 10-mile paved path that winds behind the YMCA, through Sinnissippi Gardens, past Symbol, to

Cupcakes from Chocoholic Frolic meander through Shorewood and Martin Parks in Loves Park. Stone Bridge Trail, built on a former rail bed dating back to the 1850s, provides a crushed limestone pathway through rural countryside.

Other events that are part of the Rockford Area Real. Original. Lovely scene include: • Justin Moore – Hell on a Highway Tour (Feb. 15 at BMO Harris Bank Center) – “Hell on a Highway Tour” is Moore’s fourth headlining tour, taking the Arkansas native from coast to coast.

• Chocoholic Frolic – Benefit for The Arc (Feb. 22 at Giovanni’s Restaurant & Conference Center) – This sweet mix of chocolate and charity boasts over thirty different vendors with chocolate inspired creations.

• 38th Annual Rockford Home Show (Feb. 23 - 25 at Indoor Sports Center at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two) – See what’s new for the home and garden at this ideal place to shop for new products, services, ideas and concepts.

• PaleoFest (Mar. 3 – 4 at Burpee Museum of Natural History) – Dino enthusiasts flock to the museum to listen to and interact with famous paleontologists and explore hands-on paleo stations in the museum.

• Sock Monkey Madness Festival (Mar. 3 - 4 at Midway Village Museum) – “Under the Sea” is the theme at this annual event where you can make your own sock monkey, purchase sock monkey accessories and more!

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Paddyfest (Mar. 17 in Downtown Rockford) – The annual parade celebrating Irish culture makes its way downtown and ends at Prairie Street Brewhouse with a party including Irish food and live entertainment.

• Meltfest 2018 (Mar. 24 at Prairie Street Brewhouse) – Celebrate the melting away of winter at the 5th annual Meltfest, a free, family-friendly festival with a little bit of something for everyone.

• Cirque du Soleil: CORTEO (Apr. 5 – 8 at BMO Harris Bank Center) – This show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity.

• Spring ArtScene (Apr. 13 - 14 at various locations) – ArtScene brings out thousands of art lovers to galleries and studios all over town to enjoy new exhibits of original works. It’s fun for both the browser and the buyer!

• 2018 Screw City Kubb Klassic (May 5 at Ingersol Centennial Park) – Kubb is an old Nordic lawn game, which is rumored to have its roots with the Vikings! The game is simple, yet capable of being played with strategy by people of all ages.

A complete events list and other recommended things to do this spring in the Rockford region can be found at www.gorockford.com/lovely.

–RACVB

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TUBE TALK

The pros and cons of binging

BY PAULA HENDRICKSON

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CONTRIBUTOR

hile binge watching an entire season of a TV series is a fun way to get lost in a new-to-you show, it comes with a downside, too. If you don’t pace yourself, the wait between seasons can feel like forever.

In some cases—like Amazon Prime Video’s comedy Mozart in the Jungle, which releases its fourth season on Feb. 16—sometimes more than a year can pass between new episodes. Season one was released in December 2014, season two the next December, and season three on Dec.r 8, 2016. Waiting for February 2018 has been tough.

Luckily for me, my sister and I were late to discover Mozart in the Jungle.

I was staying at her house a few days helping her prep for a party during a hot, humid week during the summer of 2016.

In the evenings we just wanted to chill out. Literally. Neither of us knew what to expect from the title, but a friend of mine

said it was a fun show, so we decided to watch an episode. We watched most of season one that first evening, and were into season two the next night.

In retrospect, it’s kind of funny that waiting five months for season three felt like a long wait, considering the 14-month gap between seasons three and four.

If you’re unfamiliar with Mozart in the Jungle, here’s my summary: Chaos ensues when a quirky and charismatic conductor arrives to shake up a New York symphony orchestra.

LOCAL MUSIC

A unique live experience

BY TODD HOUSTON CONTRIBUTOR

ROCKFORD — Friday, Feb. 23, critically acclaimed artist Ryley Walker comes to the Coronado for a unique show, allowing guests to be on stage with him as part of the American Music Series.

Todd Houston of Rockford Rocked Interviews caught up with Ryley this week.

RRI: You are originally from Rockford?

RW: Indeed I am.

RRI: How did you end up in Chicago playing music?

RW: Moved to Chicago at age 18. Tried school for a bit. Certainly the wrong choice.

Ended up meeting a lot of like-minded folks and found a supportive group of music pals.

Went from dabbling to saying, “Yeah, I’m gonna make this happen,” RRI: Who were some musical influences when you first started out? I understand you were into the punk scene early on.

RW: Well, in my teenage years the place to see gigs was the now-shuttered P.I.T. skatepark. Egan’s Rats was the band my friends and I all gravitated towards. They were older than us but gave us kids a real good time and encouraged (us) being weirdos. The lead singer, Keelan, had a great knowledge of music and was always dropping new bands

on me that warped my young brain. I love him for that.

RRI: It sounds like you’ve also spent some time listening to folk guys like Jake Holmes, Roy Harper and Bert Jansch? Were you ever a Led Zeppelin fan?

RW: Absolutely! Zeppelin was and is my favorite band of all time.

RRI: I just finished listening to “On The Banks Of Old Kishwaukee—Live In Paris” and was blown away. Just when I think I’ve pigeonholed you into a certain category you throw in something di�erent. Is that intentional?

RW: I like to shake things up! Especially the live gigs. Really dig making it a new experience each night RRI: It looks like you have quite a tour coming up. How do you prepare yourself mentally for that?

RW: Pray for the best.

RRI: Tell us what we can expect Feb. 23 at Rockford’s Coronado Theater.

RW: I am playing a lot of songs from each of my records, going to be accompanied by my friend Bill Mackay on second guitar.

Growing up in Rockford and attending the Coronado many times in my youth, it’s a real treat to be on the stage. I’m super excited! R. For more info vist ryleywalker.com.

But it’s so much more.

It’s a bemusing behind-the-baton look at a world-class orchestra, from fundraisers and power plays to fractured egos and musicians’ side-hustles. It’s about the bond of people working hard to create art.

The first season gives us the perspective of a young oboist (Lola Kirke) navigating the occasionally cutthroat world of classical music, and we watch her career and confidence develop throughout the seasons.

The cast, led by Gael Garcia Bernal

(“Hector” in the animated film Coco) as “Maestro” Rodrigo De Sousa, is full of familiar faces: most notable Sa�ron Burrows (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Boston Legal) as Cynthia, a cellist; Malcolm McDowell (Time After Time, A Clockwork Orange) as the maestro Rodrigo replaced; and Broadway legend Bernadette Peters (The Good Fight, Smash) as Gloria, the bureaucratic board member who keeps the orchestra playing.

While real life musicians will spot a few bowing or fingering errors among the actors from time to time, more often than not you can see they’re trying to get it right.

The show has shot on locations around the world—New York, Mexico, and Italy—and will be in Japan for part of the new season. The beautiful vistas and amazing music alone should be enough to give Mozart in the Jungle a chance.

With only 10 half-hour episodes per season, it won’t take long to catch up.

Unfortunately, it also won’t take long to view the entire fourth season. R.

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The Americana Music Series’ limited ticket release allows you to be on stage with the artists and enjoy the Coronado from a different perspective.

Walker released his third studio album over the summer of 2016, “Golden Sings That Have Been Sung,” that was written and recorded in Chicago, following nearly 10 months of touring.

Music & Arts

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 Wednesday Trinadora’s Valentine’s Day Frolic - 6-9 p.m. at Baci’s Kitchen, 2990 N. Perryville Rd, #1100. Free admission, phone 815-329-6922 for menu and reservation details.

Thursday Justin Moore & Dylan Scott - The country music stars will be performing at BMO Harris Bank Center as part of Moore’s “Hell on a Highway” tour. Tickets available at ticketoffices.com/ Justin-Moore/1451/2448810.

This album is inspired by his return to the Windy City, in addition to some of his local heroes like Gastrdel Sol and Tortoise. Ryley also had help from one of his most admired musicians, LeRoy Bach, who is best known for his work as a multi-instrumentalist in the band Wilco from 1997 through 2004.

Tickets on sale now for $27 at ticketmaster. com, 800-745-3000 or the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314. N. Main St. For more info visit ryleywalker.com.

Rockford University’s Maddox Theatre, 5050 E. State St. Adults: $12 in advance, $14 at the door; Children (12-under): $10 in advance, $12 at the door; Seniors (55+): $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Showtimes: Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 & 6 p.m., Sundays at 1 p.m. Tickets available at tickets.thestudiorockford.com.

Community Thursday Wild Ones Meeting - 7 p.m. at Rock Valley College Physical Education Center PEC0110 (lower level), 3301 N. Mulford Rd. The speaker for the event will be Matt Candeias. Matt Candeias is working on a PhD in community ecology with the University of Illinois. He writes a weekly blog and podcasts at “In Defense of Plants.” (www.indefenseofplants. com) He will talk about why we need to change the conversation and the importance of native plants. “Plants generally get the short shrift across the board,” says Candeias. “This is a travesty because plants truly are everything on this planet. They have this amazing ability to use our nearest star to break apart water and CO2 gas to grow and reproduce. They are living, breathing, and fighting organisms that deserve to be celebrated.” The latest estimates show that 1/5th of the world’s plants are threatened with extinction. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call (779) 537.8939 or visit www.wildonesrrvc.org

Saturday Prime Time Live Band - 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Viking Lanes, 210 Oak Grove Ave., in South Beloit. Free admission.

Trinadora Duo: Jannie Nelson and Ron Holm - 5-7:30 p.m. at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Free admission.

Wednesday, February 28 Go Red for Women Luncheon - The American Heart Association is proud to welcome two new voices to the Go Red for Women movement in Rockford.

WIFR-TV anchor Briana Collins and 96.7 The Eagle WKGL’s Jon “Captain Jack” Schulz will co-host this year’s Rockford Go Red for Women Luncheon.

The event will be at Giovanni’s Restaurant from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The annual luncheon will include speakers from the community as well as expert panelists to spread the message of women’s heart health among attendees. Tickets for the event are $100, and tables for the event can be purchased for $1,000. Tickets may be purchased by calling (925) 705-5287 or visiting www.heart. org/RockfordGoesRed.

March 2-4 & 9-11 Disney’s The Little Mermaid - Performed by The Studio Rockford. Performances will be held at

Thursday, March 22 Sinnissippi Audubon Society Annual Dinner - We will welcome Mary Hennen, Director - Chicago

Friday Trinadora Duo: Jannie Nelson and Ron Holm - 8 p.m.-midnight at Rock-A-Bago Hall, 4303 W. State St. Free admission.

Casino Bus Trip to the Dubuque Diamond Jo Casino!

Sat. Mar 3

Thurs. Mar 8, Tue. Mar 20 $12 per person Includes Transportation and Lunch Buffet

Sat. Feb 24, Sat. Mar 31

Pickup in Rockford (E. State K-Mart) & Beloit (Flying J)

Pickup in Rockford (E. State K-Mart) & Freeport (Shopko) Pickup in Belvidere (Walmart 2102 Gateway Center Dr.), Rockford (E. State K-Mart) & Freeport (Walmart 2545 Hwy 26) For reservations & pickup times, call: 1-800-582-5956 ext. 4751 or 4752 Peregrine Program, Bird Division, The Field Museum as our guest speaker for our annual dinner. “Once on the Endangered Species List and extirpated in Illinois from 1951 until 1986, the Peregrine Falcon population is now past historic levels. Mary’s presentation will take us through the recovery of the Peregrines in Illinois.

As the majority of the population now lives in an urban habitat, learn what it means to live in close proximity to this remarkable bird. Mary’s presentation will include photos of some of the beautiful watercolors of Field Museum artist-in-residence Peggy Macnamara used as illustrations in Mary’s book The Peregrine Returns (Univ of Chicago Press).” Signed books will be available to purchase. Cost is $35 per person, $25 Students.

(Cash Bar) To register, please contact us at (815) 543-3658 or sinnissippiaudubon@gmail.com.

Checks can also be mailed to:1623 Pleasant View Ct., Rockford, IL 61107.

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Saturday, March 24 Brave Beauties - Students in Medicine for the ARTS invites you to the 5th annual Brave Beauties, a free event supporting breast cancer survivors and fighters. Bring a guest and join us for a day of massages, crafts, makeovers, and food. 1-4 p.m. at 1601 Parkview Ave. RSVP by emailing BraveBeautiesinRockford@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 7 High School Pharmacy Camp - The UIC College of Pharmacy Rockford is hosting a High School Pharmacy Camp from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, 1601 Parkview Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107. The application deadline is March 1, 2018. Please go to go.uic.edu/hspc to register. For more information please contact Ken Smith at 815-395-5736, or smithke@uic.edu. The cost is $10.00 to attend.

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February 14 - 20

Paw Patrol Live!

Race to the Rescue

Justin Moore - Hell on a Highway Tour

WHEN Wednesday, February 14 (10 a.m. and 6 p.m.)

WHEN Thursday, February 15 (7:30 p.m.)

WHERE Coronado Performing Arts Center PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” is based on the hit preschool series PAW Patrol, which airs on Nickelodeon. The show brings everybody’s favorite pups to the stage for an action-packed, high-energy, musical adventure.

WHERE BMO Harris Bank Center “Hell On A Highway Tour” is Moore’s fourth headlining tour, having just wrapped up his “American Made Tour” with Lee Brice back in April and will span seven months, taking the Arkansas native from coast to coast.

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Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show WHEN Friday, February 16 - Sunday, February 18 (various times) WHERE Mercyhealth Indoor Sports Center Whether you are interested in buying a fishing boat, pontoon, runabout, personal watercraft, or just need to buy the right fishing tackle, the show will have exactly what you’re looking for.

Fred VanVleet Bobblehead Night at the IceHogs WHEN Saturday, February 17 (6 p.m.)

WHERE BMO Harris Bank Center The first 2,500 people in attendance to the game will receive their very own Fred VanVleet bobblehead, and the RACVB will have an information booth at the game.

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Death Notices Paul Grubb 97 Rockford 2/5/2018 Milton Jensen 94 Rockford 2/5/2018 Wanda Davis 84 Rockford 2/5/2018 Jerome Pyszka 80 Rockford 2/5/2018 Christy Sands 58 Rockford 2/5/2018 John Otten 41 Rockford 2/5/2018 Rosemary Tewes 85 Rockford 2/5/2018 Lucille Bear 95 Rockford 2/5/2018 John McConkey 42 Rockford 2/5/2018 Daniel Whalen 71 Rockford 2/5/2018 Michael Miller 61 Rockford 2/5/2018 Virginia Crandall 88 Rockford 2/5/2018 Wayne Kruse 62 Rockford 2/5/2018 Maranette Church 82 Rockford 2/5/2018 Donald Pearson 85 Rockford 2/5/2018 Bernice Sterett 76 Rockford 2/5/2018 Dorothy Benge 88 Rockford 2/6/2018 Eugene Holmberg 91 Rockford 2/6/2018 Edith Heinkel 84 Rockford 2/6/2018 William Hennessy 82 Rockford 2/6/2018 Ellen Welsh 81 Rockton 2/6/2018 Ann Halsted 93 Rockford 2/6/2018 Alice Seales 88 Roscoe 2/6/2018 Tammy Spradlin 47 Rockford 2/6/2018 Georgetta Starnes 58 South Beloit 2/6/2018 Ronald Berringer 71 Rockford 2/7/2018 Walter Gray 86 Rockford 2/7/2018 Carl Engaldo 91 Rockford 2/7/2018 Bernadette Renwick 86 Rockford 2/7/2018 Judith Guglielmetti 73 Rockford 2/7/2018 Carol Sorn 71 Rockford 2/7/2018 Kenneth Crandall 92 Rockford 2/7/2018 Oscar Foster 74 Rockford 2/7/2018 William Noorlag III 79 Rockford 2/8/2018 Evelyn Roach 79 Rockford 2/8/2018 James Appino 70 Rockford 2/8/2018 Carolyn Crown 83 Durand 2/8/2018 Lillie Capes 80 Rockford 2/8/2018 Eileen Wetzel 77 Rockford 2/8/2018 Gerald Hall 86 Rockford 2/8/2018 Donna Brown 63 Rockford 2/8/2018 Mason Balsman 7 Rockford 2/8/2018 Brian Cofoid 30 Rockford 2/8/2018 James Randolph 38 Rockford 2/9/2018 Roy Schmidt 76 Rockford 2/9/2018 Sarah DiPasquale 95 Rockford 2/9/2018 Robert Carlson 86 Rockford 2/9/2018 Florencio Nunez 78 Rockford 2/9/2018 Yung Yun 83 Rockford 2/9/2018 Charles Bowman 73 Rockford 2/9/2018 Duane Wenzel 68 Rockford 2/9/2018 Josephine Johnson 86 Rockford 2/9/2018 Kenneth Strate 87 Rockford 2/10/2018 John Olson 93 Rockford 2/10/2018 Nerino Petro 91 Rockford 2/10/2018 Stephanie Rappold 38 Rockford 2/10/2018 Dorothy Lund 97 Rockford 2/10/2018 Barry Hines 51 Rockford 2/10/2018 Margaret Keltner 99 Rockford 2/10/2018 Robert Lancaster 57 Rockford 2/10/2018 Booker Wright 90 Rockford 2/10/2018 Jean Perkins 92 Rockford 2/10/2018 Charles Reitsch 89 Loves Park 2/11/2018 Joanne Mead 72 Loves Park 2/11/2018 Emaline Bennett 82 Rockford 2/12/2018 Harold Sebby 72 Rockford 2/12/2018 Phillip Wadleigh 86 Rockford 2/12/2018 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

Your Health

SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN

Week of January 28 to February 3, 2018 ARIES

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: AQUARIUS, PISCES AND ARIES

Week of February 4 to 10, 2018

Family history increases breast cancer risk even for older women: Study Whether or not you’re currently single, someone will make quite an impression on you this week.

A birth in your family will be the source of great joy.

TAURUS

You’ll expand your circle of friends.

You’ll be especially vocal early in the week and will probably find yourself in the spotlight. This should help you settle an interesting deal.

By Lisa Rapaport

GEMINI

ARIES

Expect to go through a wide range of emotions this week. You’ll also reconsider your relationship with certain people and realize that you’d be better off without a few of them.

TAURUS

Someone will pressure you into making a decision, but you should hold your ground and take the time that you need to fully assess the situation. Make sure you aren’t missing any key information.

Before spending a lot of moneyof onbreast cancer, the benefits of screening GEMINI a single purchase, ask yourself if still outweighYou’ll yourself with a mountain may the find risks.

Reuters Health you really need it. You’ll be reof work todata do, and of it will be Researchers examined onmost 403,268 Women are more likely to develop breast warded for your patience. urgent. While this will be stressful, women age 65 or older, including 10,929 cancer when a mother or sister had this it will also prove valuable to your who developed breast cancer during an disease, and the risk associated with family CANCER overall career path.

Theto coming week will be an emotional average follow-up period of 6.3 years. history doesn’t appear diminish with roller coaster of sorts. You’ll need toWhen women ages 65 to 74 had a family age, a U.S. study suggests.

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LIBRA Even so, in the absence of clear screening “As we go from age-based to riskYou’ll be in charge of an event that recommendations LIBRA for women 75 or older, based screening recommendations, our will bring together a lot of people. a sourcewomen of stress for the results shouldFinances help are elderly findings show that older withmeeting At work,women an emergency people.

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74,” Braithwaite said by email. tion before you know it.

SCORPIO “If they have a family history of breast While current U.S.You’ll guidelines advise feel endlessly inspired by a SCORPIO cancer, and particularly if they also have women to get a screening mammogram conversation with someone you’ve You’ll feel may on top remain of the world high breast density, they atthis every other year fromalways age underestimated.

50 to 74, the You’ll learn week. You’re readywell for everything something new about yourself elevated and risk for breast cancer into U.S. Preventive Services Task Force hasn’t life throws your way, and your promight feel their 70s,” Engmann, wholife wasn’t involved found sufficient evidence yet toparticularly weigh inspiritual. on fessional will benefit greatly from in the study, said by email. whether women should continue screening this newfound enthusiasm.

SAGITTARIUS after that.

Tension is in the air, and this willThinking about family history might mean more elderlySAGITTARIUS women get screened, The goal of mammograms is to detect lead you to seek a more active social Youdirector appreciateof good said Dr. Julie Nangia, thecompany Breastand helpin youaunwind.

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CAPRICORN ignore family history to attack.

You have a big decision to make.“We shouldn’t CAPRICORN week will who be stressful for one Take your time,can and be sure to conin older patients,”This Nangia, wasn’t But widespread screening also reason another.

You’ll find the nesider everytumors possible outcome. involved in the study, saidorby email.

“Breast catch small, slow-growing that Some cessary motivation to start eating changes will be necessary for cancer you is actually more common inmore women are unlikely to be fatal.

Particularly when healthier or exercising regularly. to continue on the right path. as they age, and some older women who women are older or have a limited life are healthy and have a life expectancy of expectancy, detection of these less dangerAQUARIUS AQUARIUS Anyears unexpected bumpshould in the road at least five to seven perhaps ous tumors might result You’llin beneedless quite busy at tests work this week. could slow youclosely down. Itwith may be You’ll need to surround yourself with be screened and followed more and treatment. a good idea to reschedule a few the right people in history order to get everyannual mammograms.”

But for older women with a family meetings this week to avoid becothing done. At home, you’ll take care ming overwhelmed. The time is right of some long-overdue cleaning. for you to start your own business.

PISCES

PISCES self-esteem will see a boost InYour weekly; online daily.

A few of your friends will invite you andprint you’ll feel more accomplished, both personally and professionally.

You’ll have the opportunity to stand out and make an impression on your peers.

to join them on a spontaneous trip.

Nothing will make you happier than having your feet in the sand while winter rages on at home.

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

TAURUS, GEMINI AND CANCER

Horoscope Week of February 11 to 17, 2018 ARIES

You’ll be in charge of organizing an important event involving many people. Even though it won’t be easy to get everyone on the same page, you will succeed if you put your mind to it.

TAURUS

You’ll find yourself juggling a lot of responsibilities this week, both at home and at work. If you play your cards right, you could end up on the fast track to a promotion.

GEMINI

You’ll start to plan a trip or a pilgrimage. Expect to spend several months getting everything organized. Your patience will pay off with the experience of a lifetime.

CANCER

Emotions are running high. You’re ready to commit to a long-term relationship and won’t settle for less.

Expect a long, heartfelt conversation with your partner.

LEO

If you’re in a new relationship, expect your respective fear of commitment to slowly give way to the desire to move in together. If you’re single, Valentine’s Day may just be the perfect occasion to meet someone new.

VIRGO

Your professional life will continue to improve. Your client base is growing at an unprecedented rate, so make sure you put in the right amount of extra work to stay in control.

LIBRA

Your self-esteem needs a boost. You’ll commit a large chunk of your time this week to a select few people.

You should try to treat yourself with the same patience and dedication.

SCORPIO

You’ll spend a lot of time with your family this week. You might consider moving to a different town.

The change of scenery would benefit you greatly.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll succeed in growing your circle of friends, which will lead you to spend more time than usual on social media. More and more people are recognizing your talent thanks to word of mouth.

CAPRICORN

You’ll receive the green light to finance one of your projects and spring into action immediately. This week will also be an ideal time to meet with your financial planner and take care of some of your debts.

AQUARIUS

Expect lots of action on all fronts!

Emotionally, professionally and personally, you’ll be proud of everything you’ll accomplish this week.

It’s a great time to work on your self-esteem.

PISCES

You’ll need to step back and relax.

Don’t forget to enjoy life. A family member will demand lots of your attention. You’re allowed to say no.

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Government Notices n n n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Board of Trustees of Rockford Public Library hereby invites sealed proposals for Geotechnical Design Services for the Replacement Main Library.

Proposals will be received until 10:00 A.M., local Rockford time, on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the office of the Director of Finance, Hart Interim Library, 214 North Church Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Public opening of proposals will be held at 2:00 P.M., local Rockford time, on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Small Multipurpose Room, Nordlof Center, 118 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted via the provided interface at www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/bids. Deadline for questions is Friday, February 23, 2018.

Proposal forms may be obtained on the Library’s website.

Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked “Sealed Proposal for Geotechnical Design Services”.

Each bidder shall submit with his proposal the information specified in the proposal 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 considered.

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

Dated: 7 February 2018 Anthony Cortez Director of Finance 8581R TRRT 2/14 n n n INVITATION TO BID TIRES AND TIRE REPAIRS BID NO.: 218-PW-009 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, March 1, 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 bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

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

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

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

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

8582R TRRT 2/14 n n n INVITATION TO BID IHWAP HOME APPLIANCES BID NO.: 218-HS-010 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, March 7, 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 bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

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

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

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

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

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Public Notices n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a real estate management business in said County and State under the name of Onward Equity at the following post office addresses: 3223 Montlake Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Craig Wilcox; Molly Wilcox SIGNED: Craig Wilcox 1/22/18 SIGNED: Molly Wilcox 1/22/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8549R TRRT 2/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Sales of clothing, Alterations and Services business in said County and State under the name of Isa’s Moda, Estilo and Services at the following post office addresses: 1225 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Maria Garcia SIGNED: Maria Garcia 1/24/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Bowman, DEPUTY 8543R TRRT 2/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALVIN O. WORTHINGTON, Deceased.

NO. 2018-P-22 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death

of ALVIN O. WORTHINGTON, of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 16, 2018, to LARRY D. POWLESS, whose address is 2401 Vernon St., Rockford, IL 61103, and whose attorneys are Fearer, Nye & Chadwick, 420 4th Avenue, PO Box 117, Rochelle, IL 61068.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of the Court at Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, no later than July 31, 2018, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

FEARER, NYE & CHADWICK, Attorneys for LARRY D. POWLESS, Executor of the Estate of ALVIN O. WORTHINGTON, deceased 8534R TRRT 2/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN RE THE ESTATE OF: JAMES K. MCEACHRAN, Deceased.

No. 2018 P 32 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JAMES K. MCEACHRAN. Letters of Office were issued on January 22, 2018 to RUTHANNE MARKUNAS, of 9822 Shore Drive, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115, 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, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Any claims against the Estate may be filed on or before July 31, 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/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: January 25, 2018 RUTHANNE MARKUNAS, Independent Executor James M. DiVerde, Jr. ARDC# 6312675 HOWARD & HARDYMAN, LLP 124 N. Water Street, Suite 100 Rockford, Illinois 61107 (815) 964-8888 jdiverde@howardhardyman.com Attorneys for the Estate of JAMES K. MCEACHRAN 8535R TRRT 2/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: James Lee Winfrey Jr. Current Name Case Number: 17 MR 1164 There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: James Lee Winfrey, Jr. to the new name of: Kenyatta Asa Shakur.

The court hearing will be held: on February 28, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ James Lee Winfrey, Jr.

James Lee Winfrey, Jr. Current Name 8536R TRRT 2/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DALE GATES, et al Defendant 17CH 0000565 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 March 16, 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 ONE HUNDRED FOUR (104) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HARRISON AVENUE SECOND SUBDIVISION, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BEING SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 1, AND ALSO A PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 12 OF PLATS ON PAGE 48 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2720 9TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-01105-007.

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 14-17-09915.

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. 14-17-09915 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000565 TJSC#: 38-31 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.

I3075400 P8537R 2/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a educational tutoring, resource, etc. business in said County and State under the name of Revive Learning Center at the following post office addresses: 2116 Andews St., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Trinetta Holmes, 815-621-1916 SIGNED: Trinetta Holmes 1/26/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Bowman, DEPUTY 8548R TRRT 2/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CROWDER C. SADDLER, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017 P 564 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CROWDER C. SADDLER. Letters of Office were issued on January 24, 2018 to REVA SADDLER, who is the legal representative 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 August 2, 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: 1/29/18 REVA SADDLER, ADMINISTRATOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 8546R TRRT 2/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (MINOR CHILDREN) REQUEST OF: Alyssa Rose Posch TO CHANGE NAMES OF MINOR CHILDREN Case Number 18 MR 51 Notice is hereby given, that on March 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom 426, I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Emma Marie Montoya, a minor, to the name of Emma Marie Posch. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford, Illinois. /s/ Alyssa Posch Alyssa Rose Posch 8547R TRRT 2/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: DOCTOR B. GEORGE, Deceased.

Case No. 2018 P 38 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of DOCTOR B. GEORGE, who died on June 20, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on JANUARY 23, 2018 to BEVERLY A. WHITE, 806 Brooke Rd., Rockford, IL 61104, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Douglas R. Henry, of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before July 31, 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 Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the Estate legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: January 31, 2018. /s/Beverly A. White, Executor DOUGLAS R. HENRY - 6229426 BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 dhenry@bslbv.com 8552R TRRT 2/14

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN GARCIA, Deceased 18P 12 AFFIDAVIT FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-206 - service by publication: affidavit; mailing certificate Lynne Kralovec of Kralovec Jambois & Schwartz, on oath states as to heirs that cannot be found after diligent inquiry: - Hortencia Rosales, adult daughter - Michael Garcia, adult son Notice is given to heirs of the death of the above named decedent, John Garcia. Letters of Office were issued to Jeffrey Garcia, 1327 5th Ave. Rockford, IL 61104, as independent administrator, whose attorney of record is Lynne Kralovec, Kralovec Jambois & Schwartz, 60 W. Randolph St. 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601.

The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act III. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Attorney for Estate: Lynne Kralovec Kralovec Jambois & Schwartz 60 W. Randolph St., 4th Fl. Chicago, IL 60601 312-782-2525 I3074965 P8529R TRRT 2/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY C. HENNIG, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2018 P 40 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARY C. HENNIG on October 11, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on January 29, 2018 to ELIZABETH HENNIG 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 August 9, 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: 2/5/18

ELIZABETH HENNIG, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 8569R TRRT 2/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, as Successor, in interest to

ALPINE BANK OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, vs.

VINCENT J. SANSONE, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2018 CH 92 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE To: UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for foreclosure of a mortgage and other relief on the following described property in which you have or claim an interest: Part of Lot Seven (7) in Block Twenty-three (23) as designated upon the Plat of Riverside Addition, City of Rockford, the Plat of which Addition is recorded in Book 4 of Plats on page 5 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the point of intersection of the Southeasterly line of Union Avenue with the line between Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) in said Block; thence Southeasterly along the line between said Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) to a point Forty-seven (47) feet Northwesterly from the Southeasterly line of said lot; thence Northeasterly parallel with the Southeasterly line of said lot to the Northeasterly line of said Lot Seven (7); thence Northwesterly along said Northeasterly line to the Southeasterly line of Union Avenue; thence Southwesterly along said Southeasterly line of Union Avenue to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. commonly known as: 1407 Post Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103 P.I.N. Number: 11-14-434-002 Title Holder of Record: VINCENT J. SANSONE Identification of Mortgage: Payment and Release of Mortgage from Vincent J. Sansone, un married individual, to Alpine Bank of Illinois dated January 26, 2007 and recorded January 31, 2007 as Document No. 0705828 to secure $59,700.00.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said defendants, “Unknown Tenants”, “Unknown Owners” and “Non-Record Claimants” file your answer in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, on or before MARCH 15, 2018, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Dated: February 6, 2018 WILLIAMSMcCARTHYLLP /s/ Thomas P. Sandquist Thomas P. Sandquist Its Attorneys Prepared By: Thomas P. Sandquist #06198232 WILLIAMSMcCARTHYLLP 120 West State Street P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105 (815) 987-8900 tsandquist@wilmac.com 8570R TRRT 2/21

February 14, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs.

JACK D. TROTTER, AKA JACK DAREN TROTTER; DENISE TROTTER Defendants, 17 CH 402 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 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 Fifteen (15) as designated upon the Plat of River Grove Subdivision Plat No. 1, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 35 of Plats on Page 119 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

P.I.N. 16-19-227-001.

Commonly known as 6032 LOCKWOOD DRIVE, 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.

17-013702 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3076564 P8583R TRRT 2/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANTHONY F. PIGOTT, et al Defendant 17 CH 00235 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 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 TWELVE (12) IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE RE-PLAT OF ROLLING GREEN, A RESIDENTIAL PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH RE-PLAT IS RE-

CORDED IN BOOK 18 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3238 CAROLINA AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-31-257026 (175A587).

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 14-17-02878.

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. 14-17-02878 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00235 TJSC#: 38-1130 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.

I3076710 P8584R TRRT 2/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PRAIRIE COMMUNITY BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

AMCORE INVESTMENT GROUP NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, TRUST NO. 04-15144, DENNIS L. LEAHY AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendant(s).

CASE NO. 2017 CH 493 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuant of the Decree entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on the 8th day of November, 2017, I, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, or such other Deputy as may be sitting in my stead, will on March 15, 2018 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described lands and premises situated in Winnebago County, Illinois in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions as set forth herein: The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: James E. Stevens BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 A. The common address of said property is: 28 acres on South Bend and Belt Line Roads, Rockford, IL 61109 legally described as: PARCEL I: All that part of the West Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, Township 43 North, Range 1 East, in New Milford Township, Winnebago County, Illinois, lying South of the center of the Kishwaukee River and East of the land owned by the Burlington Northern Railroad, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PARCEL II: Also, all that part of the West Half (1/2) of the East Half (1/2) of Section 26, Township 43 North, Range 1 East, in New Milford Township, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois lying North of a line running parallel with and 262 feet distant Southerly from the North line of the South Half (1/2) of said Section 26 and East of the land now owned by the Burlington Northern Railroad.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM the premises contained in Deed recorded April 7, 1949 in Book 653 on Page 621 and described as follows: All that part of the West Half (1/2) of the East (1/2) of Section 26, Township 43 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Winnebago County, Illinois, lying North on a line parallel to and 262 feet Southerly from the North line of the South Half (1/2) of Section 26, East of the Easterly boundary line of said grantor’s right of way, which boundary line

is parallel to and 50 feet Easterly, measured at right angles, from the center line of the main track to the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company, and South of the most Southerly limit of the land condemned for Federal Aid Road No. 179 and described in that certain Final Order and Decree in Condemnation entered December 18, 1942 by the Circuit Court of said Winnebago County in that certain cause filed in said court entitled “Department of Public Works and Building of the State of Illinois for and in behalf of the State of Illinois, Plaintiff, vs. Chicago, Milwaukee and Gary Railway, an Illinois Corporation, et al., defendants.” ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM the premises contained in Deed recorded January 9, 1964 in Book 1431 on Page 72 bounded and described as follows: Part of the West Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 26, in Township 43 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 112.0 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Quarter (1/4) Section, said point of beginning being on the Easterly line of the 40 foot strip conveyed by Central Illinois and Wisconsin Railroad to the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company by Warranty Deed dated January 11, 1905 and recorded in Book 187 of Deeds on Page 208 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; thence North 89 degrees 37’ 58” East, along the North line of said Quarter (1/4) Section, 750.0 feet; thence South 0 degrees 22’ 02” East, at right angles from the previous course, 465.32 feet to the Northerly line of South Bend Road, as now laid out and used; thence South 69 degrees 54’ 00” West, along the Northerly line of said South Bend Road, 218.19 feet; thence Southwesterly, along a circular curve to the left having a radius of 334.57 feet and whose center lies to the Southeast, to a point (the chord across the last described circular curve course bears South 30 degrees 28’ 58” West 424.95 feet), the last described circular curve course also being along the Westerly line of Tract 13 of a certain order entered by Circuit Court December 8, 1942 in Cause No. 50099; thence South 7 degrees 37’ 26” East along the Westerly line of said Tract 13, a distance of 306.42 feet; thence Southwesterly, along the Westerly line of said Tract 13 and along a circular curve to the right having a radius of 132.5 feet and whose center lies to the West, to a point (the chord across the last described circular curve course bears South 14 degrees 33’ 55” West 105.66 feet); thence South 28 degrees 04’ 00” West, along the Westerly line of said Tract 13, a distance of 15.0 feet; thence North 49 degrees 58’ 55” West, along the Northerly line of said Tract 13, a distance of 440.48 feet to the Easterly line of said 40 foot strip conveyed by Central Illinois

and Wisconsin Railroad to the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Company as aforesaid; THEREFROM that portion of the premises taken, used and dedicated for public roadway, all situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PERMANENT INDEX NOS.: 15-26-201-002 and 15-23-452-001 B. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: vacant land The terms of the sale are: to the highest and best bidder with cash or certified check in full at time of sale. Provided, however, Prairie Community Bank, has the right to submit a credit bid against the amount of its judgment. Property is conveyed in “AS IS” condition.

Sale subject to Court approval; buyer will be entitled to possession of property 30 days after confirmation of sale by Court.

Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes or special taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, and special assessment, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. The subject property is offered for sale without any presentation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Any personal property that may be located at/in the property is not included in this sale.

Upon the sale being made and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a Receipt of Sale will be issued and/ or a certificate of sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon Court confirmation of said sale.

The property will not be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $490,527.90. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file to verify this information. /s/ Gary Caruana Sheriff of Winnebago County BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP BY: JAMES E. STEVENS (3128256) 6833 STALTER DRIVE ROCKFORD, IL 61108 815-962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com 8585R TRRT 2/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Lawn and Property Maintenance business in said County and State under the name of KX Lawn and Property Maintenance at the following post office addresses: 1650 Valencia Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kevin Kalstrom SIGNED: Kevin Kalstrom 2/6/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Jessica Rae Anderson, Notary Public My Commission Expires 8-22-20 8592R TRRT 2/28 n n n NOTICE BY PUBLICATION BREO PIERCE and LAURA PIERCE, Petitioners, vs.

CHASE NATHAN HUBBARD, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, a Duly Licensed Child Welfare Agency, Respondents.

CASE NO: 18 AD 30 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on the 2nd

day of February, 2018, a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, and that on the first floor of the Winnebago County Juvenile Justice Center, on the 15th day of March, 2018, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition for Adoption.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the Petition may be taken for confessed as against you and an Order, Judgment or Decree entered.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois this 8th day of February, 2018.

Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court ERIN L. NASH #6304953 Nash Law Office, P.C. 4615 East State Street, Suite 201 Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-7500 8586R TRRT 2/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: HEIDI DENAE KUHLS Current Name Case Number 18 MR 208 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Heidi DeNae Kuhls to the new name of: Heidi DeNae Kuhls-Freese.

The court date will be held: on April 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ By: Heidi DeNae Kuhls Heidi DeNae Kuhls Current Name 8587R TRRT 2/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ALEXA PAISLEY VASSALLO Minor’s Current Name LAUREN NICOLE FLORZAK Name of Parent/Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor Case No. 18 MR 93 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is here given, that on March 28, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., in Room 412, I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Alexa Paisley Vassallo, a minor, to the name of Alexa Paisley Florzak.

The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford, Illinois.

Alexa Paisley Vassallo, a minor, by, /s/ Lauren Florzak Date: 1/29/18 8588R TRRT 2/28 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DOROTHY ROBINSON, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017-P-463 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of DOROTHY ROBINSON. Letters of Office were issued on October 20, 2017, to TANYA R. BATES, Administrator, 2203 Sherman Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is Peter A. Savitski, 838 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 15, 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, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

DATED: February 7, 2018 TANYA R. BATES Administrator Attorney Peter A. Savitski ARDC No.: 2463741 838 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 963-0370 pas-law@sbcglobal.net 8589R TRRT 2/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a real estate sales & property management company business in said County and State under the name of Craig & Molly at the following post office addresses: 3223 Montlake Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Craig Wilcox; Molly Wilcox SIGNED: Craig Wilcox 1/22/18 SIGNED: Molly Wilcox 1/22/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8550R TRRT 2/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Tree Care Service business in said County and State under the name of Rudy G Tree Service at the following post office addresses: 715 Morgan St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rudi D. Garza, 832-519-7203 SIGNED: Rudi D. Garza 2/12/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8591R TRRT 2/28 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 public utilized entity business in said County and State under the name of Natasha Yvette Belcher at the following post office addresses: 4725 Wolverton Lane, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ski Rashi El-Bey SIGNED: Ski Rashi El-Bey 2/12/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8593R TRRT 2/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the

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undersigned intend to conduct and transact an Automotive Repair business in said County and State under the name of Automotive Body Solutions at the following post office addresses: 3330 Forest View Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Nicholas Liston, 815-670-8953 SIGNED: Nicholas Liston 2/12/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 12th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8594R TRRT 2/28 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 Handyman/Remodeling business in said County and State under the name of All Property Services at the following post office addresses: 2205 S. Perryville Rd., #190, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Cyle E. Baturin SIGNED: Cyle E. Baturin 2/6/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8595R TRRT 2/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a online retail clothing line business in said County and State under the name of Wild Thoughts Clothing Co. at the following post office addresses: 1930 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Shatonna R. Johnson; Mark A. Alexander SIGNED: Shatonna R. Johnson 2/7/18 SIGNED: Mark A. Alexander 2/7/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8596R TRRT 2/28 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 Transportation business in said County and State under the name of Towers Transport Co. at the following post office addresses: 3917 Sandy Hollow Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Juan A. Torres, Jr. SIGNED: Juan A. Torres, Jr. 2/7/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8597R TRRT 2/28

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The Rock River Times. February 14, 2018

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

JACQUELIN THOMAS; Defendants, 17 CH 641 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 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 five (5) in Block Seven (7) as designated upon the Plat of South Park Subdivision of a part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 35, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book 58 of deeds (plats) on Page 282 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois.

Excepting the East 110 feet of said Lot, the West line of said excepted tract being parallel with the East line of said Lot; situated in Winnebago County and State of Illinois.

P.I.N. 11-35-232-014.

Commonly known as 1018 17th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104.

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.

17-024069 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3075731 P8555R TRRT 2/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.TERRY N. CHESNUT, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000291 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 March 23, 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 THIRTY-SEVEN (37) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CHEYENNE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 6 PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH,

RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 112 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3116 LOOKOUT DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-18103-003.

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 14-17-03673.

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. 14-17-03673 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000291

TJSC#: 38-88 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.

I3075897 P8556R TRRT 2/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.FELICE JENKINS A/K/A FELICE A. JENKINS, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000590 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 March 16, 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 FOUR (4) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BANKS ADDTION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 86 OF PLATS ON PAGE 105 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1316 6TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-26-479004 (206D394).

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 14-17-10361.

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. 14-17-10361 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000590 TJSC#: 38-26 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.

I3075865 P8557R TRRT 2/21 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 extrication of vehicles unit for fire service training business in said County and State under the name of Auto X Extrication at the following post office addresses: 5534 Chestnut St., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rebecca Sprague SIGNED: Rebecca Sprague 1/31/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Bowman, DEPUTY 8572R TRRT 2/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: RONALD C. GRAHF, Deceased.

Case No. 2017-P-522 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Ronald C. Grahf. Letters of Office were issued on November 30, 2017 to Jennifer Behrens, 6938 42nd Street, Rockford, Illinois, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is Debra A. Delia, Oliver Close, LLC, 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 4749, Rockford, IL 61110-4749.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 8, 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 Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: February 1, 2018 Jennifer Behrens Independent Administrator Debra A. Delia, ARDC #6195886 OLIVER CLOSE, LLC 124 N. Water Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 4749 Rockford, IL 61110-4749 Telephone: 815-963-0009 Telefax: 815-963-0339 8559R TRRT 2/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. DAVID BROWN, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMAINTS and CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2018 CH 77 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, 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 Six (6) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Knapp & Robertson’s Subdivision, of a part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 22, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 5 of Plats on Page 28 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 436 Forest Avenue Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Property Code: 202B 479 P.I.N. Number: 11-22-126-028 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about January 28,2018.

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 David Brown. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor – David Brown Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage – August 19, 2009.

Date of Recording – August 20, 2009.

County of Recording – Winnebago Recording Document – 200900943893 NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown Others, Nonrecord 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 March

30, 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 30th day of January, 2018.

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 8560R TRRT 2/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ADVIA CREDIT UNION f/k/a FIRST AMERICAN CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.

LINDA VANLANINGHAM a/k/a LINDA M. VANLANINGHAM; LEONORA RYKOWSKI a/k/a LEONORA A. RYKOWSKI; LOUIS LUCCHESI a/k/a LOUIS A. LUCCHESI; CYRUS LUCCHESI a/k/a CYRUS J. LUCCHESI; TRI L LANDSCAPING, LTD.; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2018 CH 66 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on January 24, 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 names of the title holders of record are: Linda VanLaningham a/k/a Linda M. VanLaningham, Leonora Rykowski a/k/a Leonora A. Rykowski, Louis Lucchesi a/k/a Louis A. Lucchesi, and Cyrus Lucchesi a/k/a Cyrus J. Lucchesi.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lots Eighty (80) and Eighty-one (81) as designated upon the Plat of Fair Oaks Addition to South Beloit, the Plat of which Addition is recorded in Book 11 of Plats on Pages 15 and 16 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PIN: 04-07-257-002 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 335 Springfield Avenue, South Beloit, Illinois 61080 6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Mortgagors: Linda M. VanLaningham, Leonora A. Rykowski, Louis A. Lucchesi, and Cyrus J. Lucchesi b. Name of Mortgagee: First American Credit Union n/k/a Advia Credit Union c. Date of Mortgage: April 23, 2010 d. Date of Recording April 27, 2010 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: Document No. 20101015291 NOW THEREFORE, unless you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure

in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, on or before March 9, 2018 (which is the 30th day after the first publication of this notice), default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

RENO & ZAHM LLP BY: /s/ Michael G. Schultz Michael G. Schultz, Attorney for Advia Credit Union f/k/a First American Credit Union, Plaintiff RENO & ZAHM LLP Jamie S. Cassel (#06200979) Michael G. Schultz (#06297569) 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 jsc@renozahm.com mgs@renozahm.com 8561R TRRT 2/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SAMUEL N. DARBY and KAREN DARBY, Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTIAN J. DARBY, SARAH B. DARBY, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

No. 18 CH 81 SUBJECT TO MEDIATION TIER 3 FILER NOTICE OF FORCLOSURE The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Sixty-two (62) and the North One-half (1/2) of Lot Sixty-three (63) as designated upon the Plat of Welty’s Third Longview Addition, part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 19, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of which is recorded in Book 19 of Plats on page 11 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, the South line of said tract being parallel with the line between said two lots; situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois. commonly known as 509 Calvin Park Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61107; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

The Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is identified as follows: First Mortgage dated October 28, 2003 and recorded in Winnebago County on October 30, 2003 as Document Number: 3101808.

Second Mortgage dated June 9, 2008 and recorded in Winnebago County on June 30, 2008 as Document Number: 200800831530.

Third Mortgage dated August 30, 2012 and recorded in Winnebago County on August 30, 2012 as Document Number: 20121034514.

Third Mortgage: August 30, 2012

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse, in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 14th day of March, 2018, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THOMAS A. KLEIN Clerk of the Circuit Court 17th Judicial Circuit Winnebago County, Illinois JAMES A. RODRIGUEZ ARDC #6290587 GUYER & ENICHEN, P.C. 2601 Reid Farm Rd., Suite B Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 636-9600 8565R TRRT 2/21 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 serving the public with delicious goods business in said County and State under the name of Bite Delights at the following post office addresses: 1007 Brooke Rd., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ariana Martin, 815-593-8735; Amanda Olmstead SIGNED: Ariana Martin 2/5/18 SIGNED: Amanda Olmstead 2/5/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8571R TRRT 2/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Lawn Mowing and Property Maintenance business in said County and State under the name of Carter Lawn and Property Maintenance at the following post office addresses: 722 Meadow Crest Drive, Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Philip Carter SIGNED: Philip Carter 2/13/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 13th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8603R TRRT 2/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Electrical Contracting business in said County and State under the name of Turner Electric at the following post office addresses: 3612 Harrison Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Adrein Turner, Sr. SIGNED: Adrein Turner, Sr. 2/2/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8579R TRRT 2/21

February 14, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Cleaning Service Residential, Commercial business in said County and State under the name of E’s Cleaning Service at the following post office addresses: 2131 Harrison Ave., Lot M14, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeniffer Mercado; Elfega Torres SIGNED: Jeniffer Mercado 1/26/18 SIGNED: Elfega Torres 1/26/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Bowman, DEPUTY 8541R TRRT 2/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Consulting business in said County and State under the name of G.I.I. Consulting at the following post office addresses: 1131 29th St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Glasa Gottschalk SIGNED: Glasa Gottschalk 1/26/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Bowman, DEPUTY 8539R TRRT 2/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Lawn Care business in said County and State under the name of Lara’s Lawncare at the following post office addresses: 1008 Willard Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Alberto Lara SIGNED: Alberto Lara 1/26/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8540R TRRT 2/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Automotive Repair Shop business in said County and State under the name of Ricotta’s Automotive at the following post office addresses: 325 Walnut St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tom A. Ricotta SIGNED: Tom A. Ricotta 1/25/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 25th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8542R TRRT 2/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF ROCKFORD, a Municipal Corporation Plaintiff, vs.

GARLAND F. DAILL JR., LaVEREL W. DAILL DOROTHY LEABOW,

and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants.

Case No.: 2017-ED-15 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS FOR 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 action for condemnation was filed on December 26, 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 Garland F. Daill Jr., LaVerel W. Daill, and Dorothy Leabow.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: PARCEL 1: A Part of Lots 9 and 10 as designated upon the plat of John Fisher’s Addition, a subdivision of the Northwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of said Addition is recorded in Book 35 of Plats on Page 71 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at a ½” iron pin at the southeast corner of the north half of said Lot 9; thence North 48 degrees 54 minutes 15 seconds West (Bearings assumed for description purposes only), 11.31 feet on the south line of the north half of said Lot 9; thence North 22 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East, 28.00 feet; thence North 2 degrees 13 minutes 02 seconds West, 35.00 feet; thence North 32 degrees 48 minutes 44 seconds West, 35.00 feet; thence North 48 degrees 57 minutes 49 seconds West, 77.85 feet, to the west line of said Lot 10; thence North 40 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds East, 5.54 feet on the west line of said Lot 10, to the southwest corner of the north 28.5 feet of said Lot 10; thence south 48 degrees 54 minutes 15 seconds East, 155.32 feet on the south line of the north 28.5 feet of said Lot 10. To the east line of said Lot 10; thence South 40 degrees 35 minutes 20 seconds West 67.13 feet on the east line of Said Lots 10 and 9, to the Point of Beginning, containing 2,672 square feet (0.061 acre), more or less.

PARCEL 2: A part of Lots 8 and 9 as designated upon the plat of John Fisher’s Addition, a subdivision of the Northwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of said Addition is recorded in Book 35 of Plats on Page 71 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at a ½” iron pin at the southeast corner of the north 13.99 feet of said Lot 9; thence North 48 degrees 54 minutes 15 seconds West (bearings assumed for description purposes only), 11.31 feet on the south line of the north half of said Lot 9, to the Point of Beginning.

From the Point of Beginning thence North 48 degrees 54 minutes 15 seconds West, 10.43 feet

on the south line of the north half of said Lot 9; thence North 21 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds East, 22.44 feet; thence North 2 degrees 13 minutes 02 seconds West, 30.13 feet; thence North 32 degrees 48 minutes 44 seconds West, 30.85 feet; thence North 48 degrees 57 minutes 49 seconds West, 30.85 feet; thence North 48 degrees 57 minutes 49 seconds West, 76.35 feet, to the west line of said Lot 10; thence North 40 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds East, 10.00 feet on said west line; thence South 32 degrees 48 minutes 44 seconds East, 35.00 feet; thence South 2 degrees 13 minutes 02 seconds East, 35.00 feet; thence South 22 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West, 28.00 feet, to the Point of Beginning, containing 1,676 square feet (0.039 acre) more or less.

P.I.N. No. 11-23-132-009 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 8XX N. Main Street, Rockford, Illinois And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the sale Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file 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 within thirty (30) days from the date of February 7th, 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) 348-7154 8563R TRRT 2/21 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.

MARK TIETZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2017-ED-10 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS FOR 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 action for condemnation was filed on August 8, 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 Mark Tietz.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: PARCEL 1: A Part of Lots 8 and 9 as designated upon the plat of John Fisher’s Addition, a subdivision of the Northwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third

Principal Meridian, the plat of said Addition is recorded in Book 35 of Plats on Page 71 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at a ½” iron pin at the southeast corner of the north 13.99 feet of said Lot 8; thence North 48 degrees 54 minutes 15 seconds West (bearings assumed for description purposes only), 4.64 feet on the south line of the north 13.99 feet of said Lot 8; thence North 32 degrees 17 minutes 36 seconds East, 46.23 feet, to the south line of the north half of said Lot 9; thence South 48 degrees 54 minutes 15 seconds East, 11.31 feet on said south line to the east line of said lot 9; thence South 40 degrees 35 minutes 20 seconds West, 45.69 feet on the east line of said Lot 9; thence South 40 degrees 35 minutes 20 seconds West, 45.69 feet on the east line of said Lots 9 and 8, to the Point of Beginning, containing 364 square feet (0.008 acre), more or less.

PARCEL 2: A part of Lots 8 and 9 as designated upon the plat of John Fisher’s Addition, a subdivision of the Northwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the plat of said Addition is recorded in Book 35 of Plats on Page 71 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at a ½” iron pin at the southeast corner of the north 13.99 feet of said Lot 8; thence North 48 degrees 54 minutes 15 seconds West (Bearing assumed for description purposes only), 4.64 feet on the south line of the north 13.99 of said Lot 8 to the Point of Beginning.

From the Point of Beginning thence North 48 degrees 54 minutes 15 seconds West, 10.12 feet on the south line of the north 13.99 feet of said Lot 8; thence North 32 degrees 17 minutes 36 seconds East 44.59 feet; thence North 21 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds East.

1.72 feet, to the south line of the north half of said Lot 9; thence south 48 degrees 54 minutes 15 seconds East, 10.43 feet on said south line; thence South 32 degrees 17 minutes 36 seconds West, 46.23 feet, to the Point of Beginning, containing 463 square feet (0.011 acre), more or less.

P.I.N. No. 11-23-132-010 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 8XX N. Main Street, Rockford, Illinois And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the sale Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file 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 within thirty (30) days from the date of February 7th, 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) 348-7154 8564R TRRT 2/21 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: DALE F. KAEDING, Deceased.

Case No. 2018 P 27 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Dale F. Kaeding. Letters of Office were issued on January 22, 2018 to Barbara A. Kaeding, 18450 Stateline Road, Davis, IL 61019, who is the legal administrator of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Nancy Grimme Schilling, Schilling Law, LLC, 973 Featherstone Road, Suite 350, Rockford, Illinois 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 15, 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 Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

Dated: January 31, 2018.

Barbara A. Kaeding, Administrator, By: Schilling Law, LLC By: /s/ Nancy Grimme Schilling Nancy Grimme Schilling Schilling Law, LLC By: Nancy Grimme Schilling 973 Featherstone Road, Suite 350 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 977-5000 (telephone) 8566R TRRT 2/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of MARTHA L. TRAPANI, Deceased.

No. 2018 P 13 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONWILL AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of Martha L. Trapani. Letters of Office were issued on January 11, 2018, to Joseph F. Trapani, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Charles G. Popp, P.C., 215 South State Street, Belvidere, Illinois.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 15, 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, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the Winnebago County

Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

8567R TRRT 2/21 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 fundraising business in said County and State under the name of Team Coffee Fundraising at the following post office addresses: 114 Fernridge Dr., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Carla McKinney SIGNED: Carla McKinney 2/1/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8573R TRRT 2/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Auto Repair business in said County and State under the name of Soberanes Auto Service at the following post office addresses: 2104 S. 6th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marcos Daniel Soberanes Armenta SIGNED: Marcos Daniel Soberanes Armenta 2/2/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Bowman, DEPUTY 8578R TRRT 2/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY M. LINDQUIST, Deceased.

Case No. 18 P 29 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of NANCY M. LINDQUIST. Letters of Office were issued on January 22, 2018, to CHIP S. KNILANS, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David L. Davitt, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 7, 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 Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

DATED: January 29, 2018 David L. Davitt David L. Davitt #6206402

Attorney for Estate 4023 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 229-5333 8568R TRRT 2/21 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 Craft business in said County and State under the name of Intriguing Crafts at the following post office addresses: 9224 Baldwin Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Brett Schmidt SIGNED: Brett Schmidt 1/31/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8574R TRRT 2/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a online retail business in said County and State under the name of Song Sparrow at the following post office addresses: 943 Goosedown Dr., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Patricia L. Nichele SIGNED: Patricia L. Nichele 1/31/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 31st day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Maria A. Rogers, DEPUTY 8575R TRRT 2/21 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Lawn Care business in said County and State under the name of I Mow Lawn Care at the following post office addresses: 2971 Centerville Rd., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Randy J. Swearingen SIGNED: Randy J. Swearingen 1/30/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 30th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Maria A. Rogers, DEPUTY 8576R TRRT 2/21 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 Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Remodeling (interior) business in said County and State under the name of C.A.R. Construction at the following post office addresses: 1012 14th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Christian A. Arias Ramirez SIGNED: Christian A. Arias Ramirez 2/1/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8577R TRRT 2/21 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

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transact a cleaning of commercial, office and residential - Janitorial business in said County and State under the name of S & J’s Cleaning Solutions at the following post office addresses: 3111 Arcadia Terrace, Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Samantha K. Williams SIGNED: Samantha K. Williams 2/7/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8598R TRRT 2/28 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Nail Salon business in said County and State under the name of Regal Nails, Salon & Spa at the following post office addresses: 4781 E. Rockton Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tammy Ha Diep SIGNED: Tammy Ha Diep 2/8/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8599R TRRT 2/28 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 Shipping Business, shipping of furniture for clients business in said County and State under the name of MB Shipping at the following post office addresses: 2211 S. 5th St., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Levi E. McLain, 815-298-2980 SIGNED: Levi E. McLain 2/8/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 8th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Bowman, DEPUTY 8600R TRRT 2/28 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 February 23rd, 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.

425 – Carol Howard; 402 – Nicole Sowl; 141- Brandon Dye; 313 – Edwin Diaz; 909 – Leslie Johnson; 213 – Joseph Williamson; 311 – Tiffany Pearson; 400 – Brian Lindberg; 176 - Crystal White; 105 - Joanna Silva; 610 – Kristina Weinshenker; 933 – William Brown; 925 – Michael Sweeney; 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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The Rock River Times. February 14, 2018

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATED BANK NA Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD F. WARNER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000786 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 28, 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 THREE (3) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WELDON SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 11 ON PAGE 11 IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1014 MONTAGUE ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27-304005 (207C143).

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 fore-

closure 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 14-17-15065.

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. 14-17-15065 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000786 TJSC#: 38-738 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.

I3075211 P8525R TRRT 2/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT E. BARBER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000797 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 28, 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 23 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF TOM JONES REALTOR’S HIGHLAND ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 217 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5825 KIRKWOOD DR, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-13-477028 (229D223).

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 14-17-15245.

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. 14-17-15245 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000797 TJSC#: 38-739 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.

I3075200 P8526R TRRT 2/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Nail Spa business in said County and State under the name of Zarah Nail Spa at the following post office addresses: 6232 Mulford Village Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Huon Nguyen; Puong Vy Nguyen Ngo SIGNED: Huon Nguyen 1/29/18 SIGNED: Puong Vy Nguyen Ngo 1/29/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 29th day of January, A.D. 2018.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Maria A. Rogers, DEPUTY 8545R TRRT 2/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY

- ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK; Plaintiff, vs.

SUSAN ARLOW; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DRAINAGE DISTRICT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 364 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 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: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 8 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ELMWOOD PARK, BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. Commonly known as 709 Marie Avenue, Machesney Park, IL 61115.

P.I.N. 08-31-359-004.

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

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

For information call Mr. David T. Cohen at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Cohen Jutla Dovitz Makowka, LLC, 10729 West 159th Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-4531.

(708) 460-7711.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3074855 P8528R TRRT 2/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JESSICA M POUPARD, et al Defendant 17 CH 156 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 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 ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX (126) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SCARDA SUBDIVISION, OF A PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 11, T. 44 N., R. 1 E OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 22 OF PLATS ON PAGE 32 IN THE RECORDER’S

OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3027 ALLINGTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11253-006.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with no garage.

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

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 260284.

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.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 260284 Case Number: 17 CH 156 TJSC#: 37-11143 I3073738 P8530R TRRT 2/14

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, v.

KEVIN D. ROBERTS; JESSICA A. ROBERTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2017 CH 592 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Yashekia T. Simpkins, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, Tel. (815) 490-4942.

B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 1120 N. Court Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103.

C. The legal description of the real estate is: Parcel I: The Southerly Thirty-three (33) feet of Lot Twelve (12) in Block Four (4) as designated upon the Plat of Coleman and Garrison’s Addition to the City of Rockford, the Plat of which Addition is recorded in Book 37 of Deeds on page 27 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, the Northerly line of said tract being parallel with the Southerly line of said lot; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Parcel II: The Northerly Thirty-five (35) feet of Lot Eleven (11) in Block Four (4) as designated upon the Plat of Coleman and Garrison’s Addition to the City of Rockford, the Plat of which Addition is recorded in Book 37 of Deeds on page 27 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, the Southerly line of said tract being parallel with the Northerly line of said lot; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single-family home with 3 bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms, containing approximately 1,375 square feet.

E. The time and place of sale will be February 22, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois.

F. The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession.

H. The property will not be available for inspection.

I. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of subject premises.

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

ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 8531R TRRT 2/14 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY Amy K. Ganus, Plaintiff vs.

Jason A. Ganus, Defendant Case No: 17D486 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Hearing notice with leave to serve by publication is given to you, Jason A. Ganus, defendant, that this case has commenced in this court against you, asking for dissolution of marriage. Unless you file your answer in this case or otherwise appear in the Winnebago County Clerk of Court, 400 W. State St, Rockford IL, courtroom 451, on or before March 5, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THIS COMPLAINT. Amy Ganus, Plaintiff 8538R TRRT 2/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: GERALDINE JAMES Current Name Case Number 18 MR 56 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Geraldine James to the new name of: Geraldine Yance.

The court date will be held: on April 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ By: Geraldine James Geraldine James Current Name 8580R TRRT 2/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES D. HOLSINGER, Deceased.

No. 2018-P-31 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CHARLES D. HOLSINGER. Letters of Office were issued on January 31, 2018 to JANET LYNN FRIESEN and ROBYN ARLENE EKSTRAND, who are the legal representatives of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Charles D. Schlueter, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 20, 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 Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

DATED: February 12, 2018 /s/ Charles D. Schlueter Charles D. Schlueter Charles D. Schlueter - #3124447 Attorney for Estate 4023 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 229-5333 8601R TRRT 2/28 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BRUNO J. MAGGIO, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2018 P 24 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of BRUNO J. MAGGIO. Letters of Office were issued on February 7, 2018 to MICHELLE M. MAGGIO nka MICHELLE M. EDMONDS & MEGAN A. MAGGIO nka MEGAN A. GILL who are 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 August 23, 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: 2/13/18 MICHELLE M. MAGGIO nka MICHELLE M. EDMONDS & MEGAN A. MAGGIO nka MEGAN A. GILL, CO-EXECUTORS Name: ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 8602R TRRT 2/28

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- JESSICA M POUPARD, et al Defendant 17 CH 156 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 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 3027 ALLINGTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-253-006.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with no garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 260284.

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.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 260284 Case Number: 17 CH 156 TJSC#: 37-11143 I3073738 P8530R TRRT 2/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.- TERRY N. CHESNUT, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000291 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 March 23, 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 3116 LOOKOUT DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-18-103-003.

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 14-17-03673.

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. 14-17-03673 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000291 TJSC#: 38-88 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.

I3075897 P8556R TRRT 2/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.- FELICE JENKINS A/K/A FELICE A. JENKINS, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000590 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 March 16, 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 1316 6TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-26-479-004 (206D394).

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 14-17-10361.

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. 14-17-10361 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000590 TJSC#: 38-26 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.

I3075865 P8557R TRRT 2/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- DALE GATES, et al Defendant 17CH 0000565 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 March 16, 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 2720 9TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-01-105-007.

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 14-17-09915.

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. 14-17-09915 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000565 TJSC#: 38-31 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.

I3075400 P8537R TRRT 2/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- ANTHONY F. PIGOTT, et al Defendant 17 CH 00235 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 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 3238 CAROLINA AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-31-257-026 (175A587).

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

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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 14-17-02878.

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. 14-17-02878 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00235 TJSC#: 38-1130 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.

I3076710 P8584R TRRT 2/28 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC; Plaintiff, vs. JACQUELIN THOMAS; Defendants, 17 CH 641 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 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: P.I.N. 11-35-232-014.

Commonly known as 1018 17th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104.

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. 17-024069 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3075731 P8555R TRRT 2/21

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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.- RICHARD F. WARNER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000786 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 28, 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 1014 MONTAGUE ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27-304-005 (207C143).

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 14-17-15065.

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. 14-17-15065 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000786 TJSC#: 38-738 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.

I3075211 P8525R TRRT 2/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.- ROBERT E. BARBER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000797 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11,

2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on February 28, 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 5825 KIRKWOOD DR, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-13-477-028 (229D223).

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 14-17-15245.

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. 14-17-15245 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000797 TJSC#: 38-739 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.

I3075200 P8526R TRRT 2/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Winnebago County Case No. 2017 CH 592, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 1120 N. Court Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103.

2. The time and place of sale will be February 22, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois, conducted by the Winnebago County Sheriff.

3. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single-family home with 3 bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms, containing

approximately 1,375 square feet.

4. The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and in “As Is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

5. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession.

6. The property will not be available for inspection.

7. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

9. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Yashekia T. Simpkins, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101, Tel (815) 490-4942.

NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT,YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 8531R TRRT 2/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PRAIRIE COMMUNITY BANK, Plaintiff, vs. AMCORE INVESTMENT GROUP NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, TRUST NO. 04-15144, DENNIS L. LEAHY AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendant(s). CASE NO. 2017 CH 493 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuant of the Decree entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on the 8th day of November, 2017, I, Gary Caruana, Sheriff of Winnebago County, or such other Deputy as may be sitting in my stead, will on March 15, 2018 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described lands and premises situated in Winnebago County, Illinois in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions as set forth herein: The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: James E. Stevens BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 A. The common address of said property is: 28 acres on South Bend and Belt Line Roads, Rockford, IL 61109 PERMANENT INDEX NOS.: 15-26-201-002 and 15-23-452-001 B. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: vacant land The terms of the sale are: to the highest and best bidder with cash or certified check in full at time of sale. Provided, however, Prairie Community Bank, has the right to submit a credit bid against the amount of its judgment. Property is conveyed in “AS IS” condition.

Sale subject to Court approval; buyer will be entitled to possession of property 30 days after confirmation of sale by Court.

Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes or special taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, and special assessment, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. The subject property is offered for sale without any presentation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Any personal property that may be located at/ in the property is not included in this sale.

Upon the sale being made and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a Receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a certificate of sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon Court confirmation of said sale.

T he property will not be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $490,527.90. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file to verify this information. /s/ Gary Caruana Sheriff of Winnebago County BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP BY: JAMES E. STEVENS (3128256) 6833 STALTER DRIVE ROCKFORD, IL 61108 815-962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com 8585R TRRT 2/28 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK; Plaintiff, vs. SUSAN ARLOW; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DRAINAGE DISTRICT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 364 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 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: Commonly known as 709 Marie Avenue, Machesney Park, IL 61115.

P.I.N. 08-31-359-004.

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

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

For information call Mr. David T. Cohen at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Cohen Jutla Dovitz Makowka, LLC, 10729 West 159th Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-4531. (708) 460-7711.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3074855 P8528R TRRT 2/14 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. JACK D. TROTTER, AKA JACK DAREN TROTTER; DENISE TROTTER Defendants, 17 CH 402 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 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. 16-19-227-001.

Commonly known as 6032 LOCKWOOD DRIVE, 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. 17-013702 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3076564 P8583R TRRT 2/28

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Farm & Ag

Dicamba training offered to Midwest farmers Big ag firms launch required info seminars for herbicide blamed in crop damage

By Steve Karnowski Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Tens of thousands of soybean and cotton farmers across the country are taking free but mandatory training in how to properly use a weed killer blamed for drifting and damaging crops in neighboring fields.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency required the training and other restrictions last fall in a deal with three major agribusiness companies — Monsanto, BASF and DuPont. All three make special formulations of dicamba for use on new soybean and cotton varieties that are genetically engineered to resist the herbicide, using seed technology commercialized by Monsanto. The products are increasingly popular because they give farmers a new weapon against aggressive weeds such as pigweed that have become resistant to other herbicides such as glyphosate, also known as Roundup.

Farmers have used dicamba on a smaller scale for decades. Its tendency to vaporize and drift led the three companies to develop less-volatile formulations for dicamba-tolerant crops, which came into widespread use last year. But farmers who planted older, non-resistant varieties and didn’t use dicamba soon began reporting damage to their crops and blamed nearby farms that did use it.

“It takes focus and time to learn to apply a new product. ... Training and education is critical,” said Scott Partridge, Monsanto’s vice president for global strategy.

The in-person training sessions are kicking into high gear this month and in March. Monsanto is confident that the training will sharply reduce drift problems this season, Partridge said. Over 91 percent of “off-target applications” last season were a result of farmers not following the label instructions, he said. In Georgia, where training was already mandatory, he said, the state received no complaints of dicamba drift last year.

Monsanto held its first of several sessions in Minnesota on Monday. The company expects to hold several thousand nationwide eventually, Partridge said.

BASF and DuPont are making similar pushes across farm country. The manufacturers are conducting the sessions in 26 states, while government agencies in seven others hold similar trainings.

The trainings cover everything from choosing the right spray nozzles, sprayer heights, proper pressures, spray rig speeds, wind speeds and other weather conditions, and best practices for cleaning equipment.

They last only about 1½ hours, but he said

that’s sufficient to drive home the key points because Monsanto also provides a technical support phone number and other tools. For farmers who don’t have the proper nozzles, Monsanto plans to hand out over 1 million, free of charge. It will also roll out a smartphone app to give farmers real-time weather conditions for their fields.

Nearly 26 million acres were planted in dicamba-tolerant varieties last year, including over 20 million acres of soybeans.

Monsanto expects the number of dicamba-tolerant soybean acres will likely double this year, Partridge said, based on the demand the company is seeing from growers. Tests by both Monsanto and independent academic researchers show a 5.7 bushel-per-acre yield increase compared with another popular weed control system for soybeans, he said.

“We’re excited about it and want to do everything we can to make sure that folks have the best experience possible in 2018,” Partridge said.

The new federal restrictions, which

made dicamba a “restricted use pesticide,” limit its use to days when winds are under 10 mph and include new record-keeping requirements. But some states have imposed additional restrictions.

Arkansas had the most crop-damage complaints in the country last year at nearly 1,000 and adopted the toughest rules. The state banned dicamba in most cases from April 16-Oct. 31, which essentially rules out using it on soybeans. Monsanto has sued to block that ban from taking effect.

Minnesota, which received 253 complaints, set a June 20 cutoff date and prohibited applications on days when temperatures exceed 85 degrees. North Dakota cuts off applications at June 30 or the crop’s first bloom phase, whichever comes first.

Mike Petefish, who farms around 5,000 acres near Claremont in Dodge County of southern Minnesota, said he expects the training sessions will be popular. Farmers generally accept the new restrictions, he said.

“I know farmers are really concerned about keeping the product,” said Petefish,

also president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. “I know that for some who have serious herbicide resistance problems with weeds, there really isn’t any other product available.”

Gregg Regimbal, a pesticide manager with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, said the training material “certainly looks thorough to me.” Training offered in one state will be accepted in the other states that allow the companies to conduct it, he said.

Monsanto and other manufacturers are being sued by farmers who say their crops were damaged by the herbicide last year.

Many of those cases have been consolidated in federal court in St. Louis, Missouri. An Arkansas jury in December convicted a man of second-degree murder in the shooting of a farmer who accused him of using dicamba and damaging his crops.

The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting, a content partner of The Times, offers resources and tools for farmers looking for more information on dicamba and other herbicides.

Find more at investigatemidwest.org.

February tasks for spring vegetable gardening

By Grant McCarty Contributor

If you have pruned your fruit trees for the winter, you have one less task to do this February in preparing for the spring garden. Before you get to seed starting in March, you need to decide what you want to grow and how to layout your garden. This is your main February task.

Plan your garden layout now. If you have a set bed you use every year, factor in what you plan to plant in the spring and summer. Think what went well and did not go well last year in order to place your crops. Crop rotation should be adopted with rotation among families. If planting new perennial plants this season like rhubarb and berries, place these in an area that will not be disturbed. Knowing how a plant grows

will help you decide where to place it.

The plant may need full sun, trellising, good drainage, and other needs that will determine its placement.

You should consider dates for the spring removal of the cool season vegetables and planting of the summer vegetables, immediately after. For example, if you grow radishes in the spring, you will be able to plant tomatoes or peppers following them the end of May. Shorter maturity dates on spring plants will mean the greater ability to plant your summer vegetables soon after.

You should be receiving seed catalogs as I received my first 2018 one mid-December 2017. These catalogs can be the first step in determining what varieties you want along with great information on how these can be grown. Most seed

companies will have the same varieties.

You will also find these seed packets at home and garden centers too. I usually try to grow the same varieties but try out 1-2 new plants each year.

If you choose to purchase transplants, reach out to the home and garden centers now to see if they will have the varieties you want or can order for you. For instance, I can easily find an heirloom variety I like at the home and garden centers so do not have to start my seeds indoors.

Next week, I’ll go into more detail on deciding varieties. R. Grant McCarty is the Local Food and Smalls Farms Educator of the University of Illinois Extension. His tips and tricks for local eating and your at-home garden appear every week in The Rock River Times.

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Energy & Environment

Crossword

Challenges facing a renewable economy

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl

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Contributors

e have attended a variety of solar meetings addressing solar farms, solar gardens, community solar and group purchases of solar systems. All this activity is a sure sign that solar installations are set to increase in Illinois. There is some resistance in this area to embrace large-scale solar but less than that expressed toward wind farms.

Judging from the meetings and discussions, a substantial number of solar installations will occur in Illinois.

Many farmers are attracted to the opportunity to receive two to three times their current farmland income per acre for the solar installations.

Doubts regarding state funding ignore the reality that funds exist and continue to build as they come from fees customers pay on their electric bills.

In listening to the concerns there are no longer doubts being expressed regarding the performance of solar systems. Most of the doubts are items covered in the contractual agreements between the installing firms and those whose properties on which the solar systems are to be installed. A common refrain in the meetings and discussions is to be sure to secure sound legal advice.

A more abstract concern about a dramatic increase in the presence of renewable energy has been expressed in the writings of Kris De Decker. He points out the obstacles to the notion that modern societies can be run exclusively on renewable energy while abandoning the use of fossil fuels. His concerns are centered on the highly variable and uncertain output from wind and solar energy.

As currently structured society’s electrical system is based on the constant matching of supply and demand which is relatively easy to do using fossil fuels and nuclear power.

Nuclear is relatively carbon-free while

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methane releases during drilling for natural gas are raising doubts about its role as a bridge fuel. As the production of electricity from solar and wind increases, the need to provide supplemental power when local renewable sources are not producing sufficient electricity to meet demand is expected to increase as well.

De Decker discusses four options for filling the gap in producing electricity from wind and solar energy. He considers using backup power plants, oversizing renewable resources, energy storage and building super grids. He points out the economic and resource constraints of all of them. Relying exclusively on a renewable energy system involves overbuilding solar panels, wind turbines, energy storage and the grid to balance supply and demand which results in an extra renewable infrastructure. He believes a more successful effort to build a sustainable renewable energy system would focus more on matching demand to meet supply rather continuing to increase supply to meet demand. By adjusting demand to variable solar and wind resources there would be no need for overbuilding renewable resources, grid extensions or balancing capacity.

One simple example of this approach is that of putting on winter underwear or a sweater rather than turning up the heat for the entire building and using excessive energy.

De Decker’s concerns are long-term considerations for pursuing a 100 percent renewable energy economy while acknowledging the necessity of operating a global economy within the limits of a finite planet. It is an important concept to implement as Illinois increases its reliance on renewable energy. Since our current target is 25 percent renewables by 2025, now is the time to take advantage of the existing opportunities to increase our reliance on renewable energy.

Visit illinoisrenew.org. R.

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Al Central

Sox hope for better days with young talent

By Andrew Seligman AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO — The White Sox go to spring training with a long line of promising prospects and a belief that better days are coming.

The question is: How soon?

For now, there sure is plenty of optimism for a team with five straight losing seasons. A big reason is the young players on the roster and in the pipeline.

“There’s an excitement that you should have because it’s real,” manager Rick Renteria said. “I’m excited, he’s excited, everybody’s excited. We just have to have patience and make sure that we do it the right way so that when they get there they really give you the best that they can give you.”

Chicago finished fourth in the AL Central at 67-95 last season. Only three teams had a worse record.

But there’s been mounting optimism ever since the White Sox went all-in on rebuilding following the 2016 season. The big trades sending former ace Chris Sale to Boston and outfielder Adam Eaton to Washington at the winter meetings that year kicked the process into gear. Those deals brought back second baseman Yoan Moncada and hard-throwing pitchers Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez and Michael Kopech.

Chicago continued to load up, adding two prized outfielders to the system during the season. The White Sox signed Cuban Luis Robert in May and acquired Eloy Jimenez in the trade that sent pitcher Jose Quintana to the Cubs.

Here are some things to know as spring training opens, starting with the first workout for pitchers and catchers on Wednesday: New look: The White Sox signed catcher Welington Castillo and brought back pitcher Miguel Gonzalez after trading him late last season. In other words: This has been a slow offseason.

In that sense, the White Sox are not alone. For all the talk about possibly acquiring Manny Machado or trading

Cleveland Indians

Manager: Terry Francona (sixth season).

2017: 102-60, first place, lost to New York Yankees in ALDS. Training Town: Goodyear, Arizona.

Park: Goodyear Ballpark.

First Workout: Feb. 15/19.

He’s Here: 1B-DH Yonder Alonso, OF Melvin Upton Jr., RHP Alexi Ogando.

He’s Outta Here: 1B Carlos Santana, OF Jay Bruce, RHP Bryan Shaw, RHP Joe Smith, OF Austin Jackson, LHP Boone Logan.

The White Sox have eight of the Baseball Prospectus top-101 prospects in their system as Spring Training begins. Top row: 6. Eloy Jimenez; 17. Michael Kopech; 40. Alec Hansen; 47. Dylan Cease; Bottom row: 55. Luis Robert; 84. Jake Burger; 89. Dane Dunning; 90. Blake Rutherford.

slugger Jose Abreu and Avisail Garcia, it was largely a quiet offseason in Chicago.

Castillo should help the young pitchers and add some pop to the lineup. He hit .282 with 20 homers and 53 RBIs in 96 games with Baltimore last season while throwing out 24 of 49 would-be base stealers for a major league-leading 49 percent success rate.

Gonzalez was 8-13 with a 4.62 ERA in 27 starts for the White Sox and Texas Rangers.

Rookies to watch: Giolito, Moncada and Lopez all showed at least some promise at the major league level last season.

Giolito was particularly good, with a 2.38 ERA in seven starts after being called

up from Triple-A, and Moncada batted .276 with five homers over his final 24 games.

Plenty of eyes will also be on Kopech and Jimenez. They figure to start the season in the minors, though general manager Rick Hahn did not rule out calling them up.

They’re set: The White Sox can boast one of the league’s top sluggers in Abreu and another star in Avisail Garcia, assuming last year’s breakout was a sign of things to come.

But it’s hard to say what this team’s strengths and weaknesses are with so much hinging on the development of the young players.

Giolito, Carson Fulmer and Lopez give

the White Sox reason for optimism in the rotation. Moncada and shortstop Tim Anderson — coming off a trying season in which he dealt with the shooting death of a close friend — could form a strong tandem in the middle of the infield.

On deck: White Sox fans know just how big the payoff can be for a rebuild done well. All they have to do is look at the other team in town.

For now, they’ll be keeping their eyes on the young players — at the major league level and in the minors.

Sox pitchers and catchers take their first full workout from the Camelback Ranch, Glenade, Ariz., Wednesday.

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Manager: Paul Molitor (fourth season).

2017: 85-77, second place, lost to New York Yankees in wild-card game.

Training Town: Fort Myers, Florida.

Park: Hammond Stadium.

First Workout: Feb. 14/19.

He’s Here: RHP Fernando Rodney, RHP Addison Reed, LHP Zach Duke, RHP Michael Pineda.

He’s Outta Here: RHP Matt Belisle, RHP Bartolo Colon, C Chris Gimenez, LHP Hector Santiago, LHP Glen Perkins, LHP Buddy Boshers, RHP Michael Tonkin, RHP Dillon Gee.

Manager: Ned Yost (ninth season).

2017: 80-82, third place.

Training Town: Surprise, Arizona.

Park: Surprise Stadium.

First Workout: Feb. 14/19.

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Manager: Ron Gardenhire (first season).

2017: 64-98, fifth place.

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NL Central

CHICAGO — The young core of the Chicago Cubs is learning with each long playoff run.

Coming off their first World Series title since 1908, the Cubs got off to a slow start last year and had to push themselves in the second half to overcome Milwaukee and win the NL Central at 92-70. But they lined up with Washington in the first round of the playoffs and the grueling series with the Nationals took its toll, sending the Cubs on to a lopsided loss to

rested Los Angeles in the next round.

The grind of a third straight trip to the NL Championship Series left an impression.

“I think it just teaches you how every year is so different,” pitcher Kyle Hendricks said, “not just the season, but the offseason too, and how you get your body ready. For a lot of us young guys, I think we learned a lot between the 16-17 year and that offseason and I think we’re using it to our advantage this year; just how much to rest, how much to work out, what you need to get ready.”

The division is much improved, but the Cubs feel their championship window remains wide open. Hendricks and Jon Lester lead a solid rotation, and president of baseball operations Theo Epstein added top right-handed free agent Yu Darvish on the eve of spring training.

The lineup is deep and formidable, and the addition of veteran relievers Brandon Morrow and Steve Cishek is expected to strengthen Chicago’s bullpen after it faltered in the playoffs.

The Cubs also return with a little extra motivation after last year’s playoff loss to

the Dodgers.

“I think once you get there and it’s not a fluke, guys have an attitude that they want to prove that they’re worthy champions every year,” Epstein said, “and we’re still in position to play deep into October and hopefully put another one on the flagpole.”

Some things to watch ahead of spring training in Arizona: New look: Joe Maddon is beginning his fourth year with Chicago, but the manager’s coaching staff has several new faces. Pitching coach Chris Bosio and hitting coach John Mallee were let go after last season, and bench coach Dave Martinez was hired as Washington’s manager. Jim Hickey takes over for Bosio, reuniting with Maddon after a long run together in Tampa Bay. Former major league outfielder Chili Davis is the new hitting coach, and Brandon Hyde replaces Martinez after spending the previous three seasons as the Cubs’ first base coach.

Rookies to watch: Right-hander Dillon Maples began last season with Class A Myrtle Beach, but rocketed through Chicago’s system all the way to his major league debut in September. The 25-yearold Maples, known for his nasty slider, will get a chance to win a bullpen job this spring.

They’re set: The infield remains one of baseball’s best groups, anchored by Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo on the corners. Rizzo hit .273 with a team-high 32 homers and 109 RBIs last season, and Bryant batted .295 with 29 homers and 73 RBIs after winning the NL MVP award in 2016. The electric Javier Baez, who just turned 25 in December, also returns after setting career highs with 23 homers and 75 RBIs in his fourth season.

On deck: The lineup is always interesting with Maddon in charge, and it’s worth watching again this spring. There is no obvious leadoff hitter, and whoever gets the job could create some intriguing questions lower in the order. Maddon could try Kyle Schwarber there again, but he struggled with the assignment a year ago. Albert Almora Jr. is another candidate, or maybe Rizzo could get the nod after he had a career-high .392 on-base percentage in 2017.

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Manager: Craig Counsell (fourth season).

2017: 86-76, second place.

Training Town: Phoenix.

Park: Maryvale Baseball Park.

First Workout: Feb. 15/20.

He’s Here: OF Lorenzo Cain, OF Christian Yelich, RHP Jhoulys Chacin, RHP Yovani Gallardo, LHP Boone Logan, RHP Matt Albers.

He’s Outta Here: 2B Neil Walker, OF Lewis Brinson, RHP Matt Garza, RHP Wily Peralta, RHP Carlos Torres, RHP Jared Hughes, RHP Anthony Swarzak.

Manager: Mike Matheny (seventh season).

2017: 83-79, third place.

Training Town: Jupiter, Florida.

Park: Roger Dean Stadium.

First Workout: Feb. 14/19.

He’s Here: LF Marcell Ozuna, RHP Miles Mikolas, RHP Luke Gregerson.

He’s Outta Here: RHP Lance Lynn, OF Stephen Piscotty, OF Randal Grichuk, RHP Seung-hwan Oh, RHP Juan Nicasio, SS Aledmys Diaz.

Manager: Clint Hurdle (eighth season).

2017: 75-87, fourth place.

Training Town: Bradenton, Florida.

Park: LECOM Park.

First Workout: Feb. 14/19.

He’s Here: 3B Colin Moran, RHP Joe Musgrove, RHP Michael Feliz, RHP Kyle Crick.

He’s Outta Here: CF Andrew McCutchen, RHP Gerrit Cole, OF John Jaso, C Chris Stewart, RHP Johnny Barbato, RHP Joaquin Benoit.

Manager: Bryan Price (fifth season).

2017: 68-94, fifth place.

Training Town: Goodyear, Arizona.

Park: Goodyear Ballpark.

First Workout: Feb. 14/19.

He’s Here: RHP Jared Hughes, RHP David Hernandez.

He’s Outta Here: SS Zack Cozart, RHP Bronson Arroyo, RHP Tim Adleman.