The Rock River Times. March 7, 2018

March 7, 2018.

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Vote Yes on Home Rule It’s not often a community gets to go the polls and truly shape its future. But that’s what’s on-deck for Rockford voters in the March 20 primary, when we can return home rule powers and reclaim a critical tool our city needs to right its financial footing.

Rockford is still suffering. Our region was abandoned by the outflow of industrialization during the late 20th century. And effects of the recession are hampering our local economy to this day. This year, our government bodies could finally report that home values across the area were just barely on the upswing. Recovery has been slow, and the damage done to our region will take years still to unravel.

But to hear the opponents of home rule talk over the past months, you would think a return of critical powers to our city government would lead Rockford into a hyper-localized Great Depression. They have stoked fear and produced misleading and outright false statements and advertisements intended to scare voters away from trusting their own government.

The irony is palpable. The money to combat home rule has rushed in from Springfield since the calendar turned to 2018. Springfield, the very seat of government dysfunction. It’s almost as if we’re not to remember this state went two full years without a budget. That key projects for our city were threatened because the gears of Illinois’ government slowed to a halt, leaving our schools, hospitals, mental health facilities, roadways and more in peril.

And the same people who fight home rule now are the ones who say we must, at all cost, seek change in Springfield, and push for local governing powers at all other levels. They speak out of both sides of their mouth and plainly hope no one will pay attention. “You can’t trust Springfield,” but apparently the citizens of Rockford, in this case, must.

Fear mongering has become the hallmark of the loudest opponents. They say home rule will harm the most vulnerable in our community.

But do they heed the warnings of the city council which have said, without a return of the powers home rule grants, Rockford will most certainly adopt a utility tax? That tax would directly target the most vulnerable in our community, and would slash into the bottom line of our manufacturers and retailers. That tax will be coming should we turn away a chance to reclaim home rule authority; there is no way around it.

And opponents talk endlessly about how property taxes will skyrocket. But property taxes have done just that since home rule was taken from Rockford in 1983, increasing nearly 80 percent with the tax levy leaping more than 180 percent. Thankfully, the city council has elected to freeze or lower the property tax levy five years running, the same city council that would be in control of that measure should home rule return. There is zero evidence to the naysayers’ claims that returning home rule to Rockford would see further escalating property taxes. None.

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When brothers Christopher and Jack Ruckman were found shot to death in their home last weekend, a cloud of confusion hung over their quiet suburban neighborhood before making its way throughout the Rockford region.

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Rockford Alderman Venita Hervey says she spends much of her time ahead of the March 20 primary election urging the voters of her Fifth Ward to reinstate home rule after 35 years.

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Top GOP donors and operatives have abandoned Bruce Rauner and put their money with conservative crusader Jeanne Ives, bringing a competitive primary to a sitting governor.

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Trust is essential for governance at all levels.

And the city council has taken proactive steps to help mitigate the fears of many over the potential return of home rule powers. In fact, the self-limiting ordinances enacted by the council were drawn from ideas opponents of home rule put forth. Opponents asked for these measures and the city council listened.

Just last year, 84 out of every 100 voters in the mayoral election cast their votes for either Tom McNamara or Rudy Valdez, two of the key figures in the fight to return home rule to our city. If 84 percent of voters trusted those two in 2017, why shouldn’t we trust them today? Why should we trust an industry group-backed fear campaign being run from Springfield over the very people we went to the polls and voted for?

Why should money pouring in from all across Illinois be allowed to decide the outcome of what is a very local decision?

Rockford needs home rule; it’s that simple.

Without it, the city’s interest rates will continue to climb, our industries will continue to miss opportunities, our citizens will continue to pay more for less. The status quo is not acceptable; capitulating to a campaign of fear will all but guarantee the status quo persists. Rockford cannot allow that to happen.

On March 20, go to the polls and vote yes for a brighter future. Go to the polls and vote for a better version of Rockford. Go to the polls and vote for your community.

Go to the polls and vote yes on home rule. R.

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Harlan Jefferson reflects on time with Ruckmans

By Jim Hagerty Contributor

ROCK FOR D — W hen brot hers Christopher and Jack Ruckman were found shot to death in their home last weekend, a cloud of confusion hung eerily over their quiet Cherry Valley neighborhood before making its way throughout the Rockford region.

The darkness quickly reached musician Harlan Jefferson, who knew both boys and took Christopher, a guitar prodigy, under his wing. When Jefferson heard the news, he was preparing to play a show with him at Rockford Christian High School.

Things got even more disturbing for Jefferson when he learned the boys were reportedly killed by their father, noted Rock Valley College professor P.S. Ruckman, who was also found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.

“You never know what people are going through,” Jefferson said.

Police say there was no history of domestic violence in the Ruckman family.

The only thing on record is a divorce that was finalized last year. Ruckman and his ex-wife shared custody of the boys, a situation not unusual. They were splitting time with the parents, as children of divorce do, and adjusting to the situation.

Known to their classmates as Chris and Jack, they performed music together as an act they called The Vitamin Gang. Chris also played piano; Jack was a drummer.

Their relationship with Jefferson began when their father reached out to the hornist and asked if he’d help Christopher develop his chops. It wasn’t long before the young player was sitting in with Jefferson’s band, playing material well beyond his years.

John and Christopher Ruckman Photo, Olson Funeral & Cremation Services via WNIJ News “Jack and Christopher were both amazing kids,” Jefferson said. “Jack always enjoyed watching the show and Christopher always enjoyed performing with me. He loved the blues and Jimi Hendrix. He was my student but, in reality, he was my little buddy.”

Chris was on stage with Jefferson Feb. 23 at Big Al’s in Rockford; his dad and brother were in the crowd. And while he noticed Chris was especially on point and wore a smile all night, it was an exchange with P.S. Ruckman after the show that will stick with Jefferson for years to come.

“The last thing he told me is that he loved me and ‘Thanks for working with Chris,’” Jefferson said.

Jefferson didn’t realize it at the time, but Ruckman may have been telegraphing a forever goodbye. The professor was always

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reachable, but a call to his phone March 2 went unanswered. And because the performance with the Rockford Christian jazz band was the next day, he found it odd that P.S. didn’t pick up.

Nevertheless, Jefferson had a show to do and planned on seeing Chris at the Spring Tour Fundraiser. But it was not to be.

“When I was preparing to do a soundcheck, I received a call and was informed what was going on,” Jefferson said. “It blew me away.”

The show was canceled.

Aside from a 20-year career as a political science professor at Rock Valley, P.S. Ruckman was a nationally renowned expert in presidential pardons and wrote two books on the subject. He earned a Ph.D. from Ferris State University in 1991. He also earned a master’s and two bachelor’s degrees from Florida State University and the University of West Florida, respectively.

Ruckman was the son of noted Baptist pastor and Pensacola Bible Institute founder Peter Sturges Ruckman. His ex-wife, Heidi Ruckman, is an attorney with a top civil-defense firm.

“I didn’t know anything about their major accomplishments,” Jefferson said.

“All I knew is that they loved their kids, and I thought it was great how Mr. Ruckman would always bring him out to learn about music from me the same way my father did for me when I was a kid.”

Chris and Jack’s visitation is Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Rockford. A memorial service will be held at the church at 1 p.m. Friday.

Burial will be private in Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore. The family is establishing a scholarship in their memory to benefit musicians at Rockford Christian High School.

“Our focus is on how good can come out of evil and how in the worst of tragedies our response is what’s important,” Rockford Christian Superintendent Randy Taylor said in statement. “Do not sorrow as people who have no hope. We believe in the Resurrection. We believe that there is hope. Because we have hope, we will make it through this terrible time.”

Police have not announced when the boys were shot. An obituary submitted by their family indicates they died Wednesday, Feb. 28. They were not at school Thursday or Friday.

Funeral services for P.S. Ruckman are pending. R. WNIJ’s Susan Stephens contributed to this report.

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Home Rule

Aldermen amend recall ordinance

By Jim Hagerty Contributor

CITY HALL — Rockford aldermen on Monday approved an amendment to an ordinance that would make it slightly difficult to recall the mayor if home rule is reinstated later this month.

Before Monday’s vote, the ordinance required 3,500 signatures from registered voters to recall the mayor under home rule. Fifth Ward Alderman Venita Hervey moved to change that requirement so mayors don’t fall prey to frivolous proceedings.

“I don’t want the mayor to be subject to special influences and special interests who can pull him in a room and say, ‘If you don’t do something whether it’s good or bad for the city, we’re going to mount a recall against you,’” Hervey said.

The council agreed and voted to increase the number of signatures to 5,000.

The previously passed ordinance was introduced by Mayor Tom McNamara. It required no reason for a mayoral recall.

That was also amended Monday night.

Now, if home rule passes March 20, recall proceedings could commence only if the mayor violates the city’s self-imposed limitations. The same would go for aldermen, who would need 1,000 signatures from voters to call for their ouster.

For an alderman or mayor to be recalled, a petition with the required number of signatures and valid reason for recall would be filed in the city clerk’s office. If it is approved, a referendum would be placed on the ballot.

If home rule is restored, Rockford would be one of the most restrictive authorities in Illinois. R.

Ald. Hervey sounds off

By Jim Hagerty Contributor

ROCKFORD — Rockford Alderman Venita Hervey hasn’t been the most vocal supporter of home rule since the campaign to reinstate it was announced last fall.

That title has belonged to Tim Durkee.

In November, Hervey encouraged citizens to gather facts about its benefits and the consequences it could bring if home rule is abused.

That changed Monday, as Hervey says she spends much of her time ahead of the March 20 primary election urging the voters of her Fifth Ward to reinstate home rule after 35 years.

“People who are against home rule are people who want Rockford to be powerless and weak,” Hervey said.

Among those opponents, she said, are Realtors, landlords, absentee property owners with perpetually run-down buildings and those in the gaming industry.

She said by opposing home rule, they’re asking citizens to clean up their messes.

“These are people who benefit by having Rockford taxpayers foot the cost of maintaining their property and managing their businesses,” she said. “People who are into gaming and liquor, they are against home rule. (The city) gets $25 a year for those gaming machines and they’re sucking millions out of this community.”

Hervey said people who spend money on gaming typically do not create revenue generated at retail stores or restaurants.

Most of their money goes into the machines and the pockets of the owners.

“Gaming has a deleterious effect,” she said.

Hervey says she is not opposed to video gambling and has no intention of gouging machine owners. It’s just that more cash that flows into them should be put back into the community.

There are currently 459 video gaming machines in Rockford and city receives a $25 fee per machine. Of the more than $400 million put into those terminals last year, Rockford’s portion was about $1.7 million, a small percentage of the roughly

$130 million budget to run the city.

Hervey also says the push against rei nst atement is chock full of misinformation meant to confuse voters from seeing the benefits.

At the core is the now Hervey decades-old cry that home rule allows the city to impose sweeping tax and fee increases without public input.

Nothing is further from the truth, the civil rights lawyer says. Anything proposed under home rule would be subject to city council approval and scrutinized even further because of recently passed ordinances.

“Some of it is just flat-out lies,” she said.

Hervey said fallacious messages are coming from a variety of places. Renters are afraid city officials will storm their apartments looking for property violations while others feel they’ll be taxed to death in a crime-ridden, potholed metropolis.

Then there are the horror stories from other cities: economic problems opponents blame on home rule. Most don’t apply to Rockford, however. Worth noting are real estate values in other Illinois cities juxtaposed with those here. Naperville, for example, has better neighborhoods than Rockford and far less blight. Even Joliet has a better handle on urban decay, Hervey said.

“It’s because they have local authority to manage their cities,” she said.

And while opponents have cited that property taxes tripled under home rule from 1971 to 1983, they’ve increased by nearly 80 percent since then.

“We have one of the highest tax rates in the state, and we don’t have home rule,” Hervey added. “So, I am not sure what people think that means.”

What it means is property taxes are arguably regressive. As real estate values increase, so does the amount of taxes collected. Other cities with lower tax rates

have a lot more tax dollars coming in than Rockford, but they also have much higher property values.

“That’s what galls me,” Hervey added. “(We need) the ability to stop blight–to stop landlords from renting to drug dealers, from renting to people who don’t want to be part of the community. I want Rockford to have better management of our resources.”

Hervey said if March referendum fails, she fears a lot more people will vote with their feet, meaning they’ll rid them of Rockford’s dust and take up roots elsewhere.

Opponents say people are bailing anyway and more will join them if home rule is restored. They say Rockford has a spending problem, not a lack of revenue.

All home rule does is give unlimited taxing power to a body of leaders that can’t be trusted.

Not so, Hervey said. While the city isn’t perfect, aldermen already have the authority to impose several taxes–namely a utility tax–without referendum but have chosen not to do so. And she believes in the self-imposed ordinance opponents continue to chide, claiming they’re “non-binding.”

“I know city councils can change,” she said. “But I think it will be hard for people to come in here in the future and say, ‘Raise the taxes.’ And that’s (the) concern.

And people have a right to be concerned that we would have unfettered power to raise taxes.”

Some leaders say a 1-percent utility tax could be forthcoming if home rule doesn’t pass. But, it’s a tax Hervey doesn’t want to see wouldn’t support. She’d rather tax things like liquor, cigarettes and entertainment, not essential services citizens depend on to survive.

And because Rockford’s $10 million deficit is in its general fund, it cannot use revenue from entertainment and other taxes to close the gap. State law prohibits non-home rule entities from doing so. R. Want to know more about home rule? Visit rockrivertimes.com/tag/home-rule.

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Contract with the Community

Revisiting the Contract with the Community

By John Guevara

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t has been one year. One whole year and 15,000 words later since we first wrote the Contract with the Community. After one long year, the primary election is in three short weeks.

Over the next couple weeks, will conduct a review of the Contract with the Community; discuss local government actions; inform you which candidates and officeholders have signed the Contract; and fully analyze ballot initiatives you will be voting on when you go to the polls.

The first point of the Contract with the Community is a commitment to Transform Government Processes.

There is too much opportunity for public officials to acquire power and use it to allocate privilege. Transforming the process exposes the back rooms to the light of day. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Open government is the right of the people.

Home rule’s grabbing the headlines, but there will be another referendum on your primary ballot when you vote. The proposed Consolidation of the Winnebago County Recorder and the Winnebago County Clerk has the potential to fundamentally transform county government and save significant money. However, there is no information available detailing the volume of records processed by the recorder’s office compared to the significantly smaller counties with combined offices.

Voters should have a clear understanding of the reasons why Winnebago County currently has separate offices.

Moreover, voters should be aware of any potential challenges to be faced along the way. It would be good to see more of this information provided by supporters of the consolidation before we vote. Voters deserve details instead of slogans.

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There should be data provided to voters that fully details any larger county’s attempt to fully integrate the two offices. Along the lines of the chairman’s sentiments, we hope to enjoy a deeper discussion to be better informed before checking yes on our ballot.

Lastly, the county referendum is not worded in such a way to guarantee any savings. The county could consider following the city of Rockford’s lead and pass an ordinance requiring a minimum net savings of $100,000 once the elected recorder is replaced by a clerk-appointed

recorder. This would avoid just swapping the elected recorder with an appointed one.

It is important to note that we do not necessarily agree that more patronage jobs available by executive appointment are better than jobs occupied by those duly elected by “we the people.”

This is not a specific indictment, more a general concern. Elected officials rarely have an opportunity to review an appointee’s qualifications or whether a candidate violates any nepotism ordinances.

Taxpayers have even less opportunity.

And, The Times has reported the Rockford Airport Authority’s effort to expanded the number of Winnebago County residents it can tax (rockrivertimes.com/2018/03/03/bill-would-expand-airports-taxing-authority-butwhy/).

The Authority borrowed millions from local banks to complete the MRO project

As part of the recent Our City, Our Story: Live event, storytellers got up and told stories around a theme, “That One Time…” This week, The Rock River Times and Our City, Our Story bring you Sharon Nesbit-Davis telling her personal story. Take a moment to listen to this deeply moving struggle revolving around marriage, motherhood and the discrimi-

and are paying almost $1 million in interest every year. Now, the new taxing ability sought by the Authority is estimated to take in an additional $1 million from county taxpayers.

It’s a convenient figure for sure, and, as one reader pointed out, does present a savings to residents already paying taxes to the airport. But we believe Authority officials should explain what happened to their multi-million dollar reserves before asking for more tax dollars, especially when that money looks set to pay down debt and not increase services.

As always, the Contract with the Community is available for review on our website under the Local News menu.

Feel free to contact John Guevara at John.guevara@rockrivertimes.com with thoughts or ideas. We will spend the next several weeks discussing additional points in the contract and sharing feedback from local politicians. R.

nation one Rockford woman received from a doctor for being married to a black man.

Find Sharon’s story and more online at rockrivertimes.com/ category/ourcityourstory, where we bring you the Our City, Our Story series each and every week. And watch for more information about upcoming Live events right here. R.

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epublican governor hopeful Jeanne Ives was on her way to a recent campaign stop in the northwest suburbs when she got a call from one of her five kids. There was a problem: After promising to drop off his lunch at school, she’d forgotten all about it.

“These are things Bruce Rauner does not worry about — I assure you,” said Ives, a state representative from Wheaton, as she hung up the phone.

No matter the issue — even if it’s a teenager’s forgotten sandwich — Ives never misses the chance to highlight her central campaign theme: While she represents and stands up for middleclass families, Rauner, the millionaire incumbent governor, has repeatedly sold them out.

It doesn’t matter that Rauner has spent much of his first term blasting the state’s Democratic leadership and pushing to restrict union power — attacks urged on by the right. Ives is now the candidate of choice for a network of top conservatives, many of them former Rauner supporters, who believe he has turned out to be liberal, weak and dishonest.

The odds of Ives winning the Republican nomination seem long. In a left-leaning state, Rauner is more centrist than Ives, and certainly better funded — his campaign has collected $82 million in donations since 2015, including more than $57 million from the governor himself. That dwarfs the $3.7 million total received by Ives’ campaign funds.

But even if Ives loses, her campaign will have continued conservatives’ long crusade to push Illinois politics to the right. According to that narrative, the state is suffering because Democrats and go-along Republicans squander money on the undocumented, the undeserving and themselves. The more often conservatives tell the story, the more they can hope it’s accepted by the mainstream. Ives is the most recent vehicle for that message.

In Republican circles, “anyone who knows, who pays a lick of attention to state government, supports Jeanne — pro-life people, budget [watchdog] people,” said Brian Timpone, a business owner and conservative activist who donated $10,000 to Ives’ campaign.

“In the event she loses, we’ll have two Democrats running for governor.”

Ives calls herself a “proud” conservative, and neither her backers nor her crit-

Ives ics disagree. But while her admirers say the West Point grad is smart, principled and tough, she was widely condemned after she described same-sex marriage as “disordered.”

Her mission in politics, Ives often says, is to look out for taxpayers. She said she voted for Rauner in 2014 because he said that was his goal, too. Instead, she said, Rauner was outmaneuvered by House Speaker Michael Madigan and has failed to deliver on promises to confront the state’s deep fiscal problems.

But her break with Rauner didn’t come until he signed two Democratauthored bills last year that infuriated social conservatives: one that restricts cooperation between state officials and federal immigration authorities, the other broadening access to abortion, including for some public aid recipients.

Ives and other Rauner critics say he promised to veto the abortion bill and then flip-flopped.

Ives has used those issues to fire up the Republican base’s conservative wing, which backers say she needs in a primary. She has criticized Rauner for failing to embrace President Donald Trump.

And, in February, she generated outrage when her campaign aired an ad featuring actors who “thank” Rauner for paying for abortions, protecting “illegal immigrant criminals” and allowing a transgender person — played by a large man in a dress — into girls’ bathrooms.

Ives won’t say who wrote the ad, calling it a “group effort.” But she stands by its message.

The ad illustrates more than the direction of her campaign. It showed Ives had plenty of money to air it because she had the support of many of the state’s top conservative donors and operatives — many of whom, like her, had previously backed Rauner.

The “thank you” ad was released just days after Ives’ campaign reported two donations totalling $2.5 million from Richard Uihlein, the Lake Forest

businessman who is a frequent donor to conservative causes around the country, including organizations led by the right-wing billionaire brothers David and Charles Koch. Once upon a time — during the last election cycle — he gave $2.6 million to Rauner.

Uihlein is one of the leading financial supporters of the Illinois Policy Institute, the influential nonprofit think tank that for years has led an attack on government spending, regulations and union rights. He has also contributed more than $12 million to the Liberty Principles super PAC, which is run by Dan Proft, a senior fellow at the institute who said he’s currently on leave to focus on political work. Proft said he is an unpaid adviser to Ives.

Many other conservatives with connections to the institute have also contributed to the Ives campaign. They include John Tillman, the CEO of the institute, who gave $5,000 in February.

Elizabeth Weiss, who gave Ives $25,000, is married to investment manager Dick Weiss, an institute board member.

Ives has also been backed by Illinois Liberty, another political action committee formed and run by leaders of the institute. The committee donated $10,000 to an Ives campaign fund in October, shortly before she launched her run for governor.

In an email, Proft didn’t respond to questions about his specific role in Ives’ campaign, or whether he had helped line up donors for it. Proft said it shouldn’t be a surprise that the donors who contribute to his PAC would rally behind “a conservative reform candidate for governor against a traitor like Rauner.”

“What are the odds, 1:1?” he wrote.

Though they work together “tightly,” Ives said Tillman, Proft and other leaders of the institute did not recruit her to the race. “Obviously they don’t work for me, at all, but when we can help each other on a policy solution, we do,” she said.

But Ives said they are not in lockstep, noting that she opposed a school-funding bill last year though Proft pressed for her support because it provides tax credits for private schools. She thought it was a bad deal for taxpayers.

“I’m like, ‘No, not doing,’” she said.

No matter what happens in the primary, the conservative battle to pull the Republican Party to the right — and the state with it — will not end with Ives, just as it hasn’t ended with Rauner. You can put your money on that — just as the crusade’s wealthy backers have.

March 7, 2018. The Rock River Times.

Coalition offers protection for voting in primaries

By Guy Stephens WNIJ News

The Illinois primary is fast approaching and early voting has already begun.

Election Protection, a national nonpartisan coalition, is offering a toll-free number staffed by attorneys to help.

Timna Axel is with the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, which leads the Coalition’s efforts in Illinois. She says citizens have a right to vote but, all too often, there are problems with the process.

“So what we do is we provide a free hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE where anybody can call in and speak with a lawyer on the phone, a lawyer who can answer those questions and provide live assistance,” Axel said, “to make sure they are not improperly

turned away or intimidated.”

Axel says problems can range from registration or ballot issues to outright intimidation. Almost a thousand calls were made to the hotline in 2016. The coalition also offers a number to call for Spanish speakers, 888-VEY-VOTA (888-839-8682) and the number 888-API-VOTE for voter services in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali/Bangla and other languages.

“That right to exercise your speech and cast a ballot for the candidate of your choosing is absolutely fundamental to the functioning of our democracy,” Axel said.

The line is available for questions now through Election Day.

Rauner now plans to raze vet dorms where Legionnaires’ found

By John O’Connor AP Political Writer

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration announced on Monday that it plans to replace residence halls at the Quincy veterans’ facility which housed victims of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak responsible for the deaths of 13 people and making dozens more ill since 2015.

The plan, revealed by Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Erica Jeffries at a legislative hearing in Chicago, comes after a pledge by the Republican governor less than two months ago that he would replace antiquated plumbing which could provide harbor for the bacteria that causes the deadly, pneumonia-like malady. Rauner did say at the time a newly constructed facility could be a long-term option.

“The cost and the disruption and the construction that would be involved, not to mention the time it would take to do this (plumbing replacement) would just not be worth the effort when you think about building a brand-new building,” Jeffries said Monday. “We do not want to spend years tearing up 70-year-old buildings to put brand-new piping in when we know that might not be a total solution.”

Rauner stayed at the home for a week in January to dramatize his efforts to get to the bottom of the outbreak. He has been pummeled by opponents in his re-election bid who say his administration’s response has mishandled the crisis.

Jeffries, who did not cite a potential cost, said several of the buildings on the 130-year-old campus in western Illinois

would be razed to make way for “stateof-the-art facilities” during the next three to five years.

At another point Jeffries indicated that preliminary recommendations from task forces Rauner appointed would be delivered

by March 31 with a final version due May 1. Rauner faces voters in a GOP primary election March 20.

Rauner spokeswoman Rachel Bold said late Monday that plumbing replacement hasn’t been ruled out and noted that Rauner’s pronouncement in January included suggesting constructing a “brand-new building here that has the latest technology.”

After initially appearing in 2015, Legionnaire’s disease returned to the facility in 2016 and 2017. Four more cases were confirmed last month.

Monday’s hearing was called after the administration released an August 2016 report from Belleville-based consulting engineer BRiC Partnership suggesting steps to mitigate the problem, including replacing the underground water-distribution system and plumbing inside 15 campus buildings where the most susceptible residents live for $8 million.

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State Bicentennial

CAPITAL GAINS Lincoln pivotal figure in securing Springfield as state capital

By Kate Schott

The State Journal-Register

When state lawmakers head to the Capitol to do the people’s business, they travel to Springfield. But that wasn’t always the case.

Springfield became the state’s third capital city in 1839. And the story of how Springfield became the capital is a tall tale … well, it’s a tale with an outcome scripted by nine tall men.

Illinois has been governed from three cities and six buildings (one that was rented and five that were owned by the state), as told in an article in the 1975-76 edition of the legislative Illinois Blue Book. Kaskaskia was the first state capital after Illinois was admitted to the union in 1818, with the 29 House members and 14 senators in the first General Assembly of Illinois working in a rented two-story brick building at a cost of $4 per day.

Yet by December 1820, the second General Assembly was meeting in a new building in a new capital city, Vandalia, which was a more central location within the state’s original 16 southern counties.

Lawmakers agreed Vandalia would remain the capital city for at least the next 20 years.

But it didn’t take long for many Illinois lawmakers - including a young state legislator who would go on to become the nation’s 16th president - to cite location as they began petitioning for the capital to be moved again. The argument this time for relocating was that the capital should be closer to the geographical center of the state.

In 1833 the General Assembly decided to ask voters, via the next general election, to weigh in on where the capital should be, according to the Blue Book history.

Vandalia, Jacksonville, Springfield, Peoria, Alton and the state’s actual geographical center were the options. Although Alton emerged with a slim majority, the results were ruled inconclusive.

The idea of moving the capital continued to percolate, with talk put into action during the 1836-37 legislative session when Abraham Lincoln introduced legislation that would move the capital to Springfield.

He had the backing of eight legislative colleagues of the Whig Party who were called the Long Nine, as their aggregate height was 54 feet, according to the history provided in the 1975-76 Blue Book.

An opponent to Springfield as the new location was a legislative foe Lincoln knew well; Stephen A. Douglas, who also was serving in the General Assembly and

The Old State Capitol building in Springfield may no longer be used to conduct the people’s business, but it is a popular place for events, re-enactments and political rallies. Barack Obama has used it during his campaign for president to make several announcements.

Photo, T.J. Salsman/State Journal-Register wanted Jacksonville to be the state capital.

And the people of Vandalia weren’t about to give up easily: They built a new brick statehouse in an attempt to keep the legislature where it was.

That effort was for naught, as after four balloting attempts Springfield received the majority of votes needed to move the state capital. There have been allegations over the years that the Long Nine traded favors in order for Springfield to emerge triumphant, although Sen. Paul Simon in his book “Lincoln’s Preparation for Greatness” disputed that notion. Regardless of how the decision came to pass, state government began operating in Springfield by the end of 1839.

Work began in 1837 on a new Capitol building on the Springfield Town Square, with the first Capitol building providing room for the state House and Senate, the governor and other elected officials, as

well as housing the Illinois Supreme Court, according to the book “A. Lincoln: His Illinois,” published by The State JournalRegister in 2008.

As the state’s population grew, so too did its government, and within a few decades a bigger building was needed to accommodate the elected officials.

Construction began on the current Capitol building in 1868 and was finished in 1888, although lawmakers moved in about halfway through the construction process.

The first building, now known as the Old State Capitol, remains and is often used for re-enactments, performances, rallies and political speeches.

As the state’s capital, Springfield has witnessed some of the most important political moments in Illinois history. It’s where Lincoln gave his “House Divided” speech, in which he condemned slavery.

Almost 150 years later, it’s where Barack

Obama announced in 2007 he was running for president of the United States.

Of course, it’s also where four governors who later went to prison on various charges served as chief executive of the state. And as long as Springfield remains Illinois’ capital city, it will continue to be where some of the most politically important decisions about Illinois are made.

Kate Schott is the editorial engagement editor at The State Journal-Register in Springfield. She can be reached at kate.schott@ sj-r.com.

The weekly Illinois Bicentennial series is brought to you by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and Illinois Press Association.

More than 20 newspapers are creating stories about the state’s history, places and key moments in advance of the Bicentennial on Dec. 3, 2018. Stories published up to this date can be found at 200illinois.com.

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Kobach hopes to deliver blow to voting rights

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Kansas Secretary of State and the ACLU face off in court over how Americans register to vote.

By Kira Lerner

ThinkProgress.org

When Tad Stricker moved to Kansas from Illinois in 2013, he procrastinated getting a new driver’s license. He was busy with work and settling into his new city, and wasn’t eager to spend a day at the Department of Motor Vehicles. But when the registration deadline for the upcoming gubernatorial election approached, he decided it was time.

When he first arrived at the local DMV, he was told he didn’t have the proper documentation to get his license, so he hurried home to collect several forms of ID and proof of address.

“I grabbed every piece of document that I could find in my house,” he told ThinkProgress. “I grabbed mortgage statements, I grabbed tax documents, I grabbed my birth certificate, I grabbed utility bills,

literally everything I could get my hands on to prove I was who I said I was.”

Back at the DMV, he was told he’d receive his permanent license and voter registration card in the mail.

“I left the DMV that day under the impression that I was registered to vote,” he said. The license arrived in the mail, but the voter registration card never did.

It wasn’t until Election Day in November 2014, when he went to cast a ballot near his home in Sedgwick County, that he realized he wasn’t on the voter rolls. An elections official told him he would have to cast a provisional ballot. Stricker would later find out that his registration has been put on a suspended list because he did not provide a document to prove his U.S. citizenship when he registered. Nobody at the DMV had mentioned to him that he was required to show a birth certificate, passport, or other document to verify his citizenship to be added to Kansas’ voter rolls.

Kansas began to require documentary proof of citizenship from all Kansas residents when they register to vote in 2011, though courts have since blocked that law.

The state passed the requirement after Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach (R) took office and began pushing for laws he claimed would protect against the threat of non-citizens casting ballots.

Since 2011, Arizona, Alabama, and Georgia have all passed proof of citizenship laws similar to the one Kobach wrote in Kansas. Courts have blocked all three states’ laws.

Now the Kansas law could meet a similar fate. The American Civil Liberties Union filed suit in 2016, claiming the law violates the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, also known as the Motor Voter Law. In October 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld a temporary injunction that requires Kobach to register voters without proof of citizenship until the case is decided. In that order, the court said the law creates a “mass denial of a fundamental constitutional right.”

Starting Tuesday, Kobach will have to defend his law in a federal courtroom, as the ACLU attempts to prove that it is unconstitutional. Over about a week, the ACLU will question Kansas voters in court

over the discriminatory effects of the law.

Kobach, who is representing himself, will call as one of his witnesses a researcher whose work has been discredited time and time again.

“Kobach’s position is that states can require any kind of documents they want from people when they register to vote,” Dale Ho, the director of the ACLU’s Voting Project and an attorney for the plaintiffs, told ThinkProgress. But the Motor Voter Law was passed to prevent just that, Ho said.

According to the ACLU, the Kansas law blocked more than 35,000 people in that state from casting a ballot between 2013 and 2016 — about 14 percent of all new voter registrations. But if Kobach prevails, the decision would have implications beyond Kansas.

A ruling in favor of the proof of citizenship law could set an example for other states hoping to set new, more stringent requirements on citizens seeking to register to vote. As the ACLU explains, a uniform system of voter registration under the NVRA could be turned into a “patchwork.”

Kobach’s ultimate goal is to gut the NVRA and enact a national proof of citizenship requirement.

Ho warns that a ruling in Kobach’s favor would spell disaster for Americans’ right to vote.

“If Kobach prevails, it’ll blow a hole right through the Motor Voter law,“ he said. “It’ll transform Motor Voter and completely undermine that system and pave the way for a patchwork of laws and restrictions.”

Who is Jesse Richman, Kobach’s star expert witness?

This week, Kobach will likely argue that his proof of citizenship law is necessary because, he claims, a significant number of non-citizens have and will continue to cast ballots in Kansas elections.

Much of Kobach’s case rests on the work of Jesse Richman, a professor of political science at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Though he is relatively unknown outside academic and votingrights circles, Richman’s work has for years formed the bedrock on which conservative lawmakers have built up claims that millions of non-citizens vote illegally and therefore decide elections in favor of Democrats.

Richman is best-known for a 2014 article

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that used the Cooperative Congressional Election Study — an online survey of 32,800 adults’ political views — to estimate how many non-citizens voted in the 2008 general election.

Richman and his two co-authors concluded that between 38,000 and 2.8 million non-citizens voted in 2008. The paper also argued that “non-citizen voters” lean left, and it made outlandish claims about their impact on Democrats’ 2008 – 2010 congressional majority.

“Non-citizen votes likely gave Senate Democrats the pivotal 60th vote needed to overcome filibusters in order to pass health care reform and other Obama administration priorities in the 111th Congress,” Richman and his co-authors wrote.

Those claims drew a lot of attention — especially on the right, where they seemed to confirm longstanding fears about voter fraud and the effect new immigrants are having on American society. But the facts behind those claims began to unravel just as quickly.

Richman and his colleagues based their estimates on a sample of just 38 people out of 32,800 in the Cooperative Congressional Election Study who said they were non-citizens and that they voted. Of those 38, the survey was able to confirm that five actually did vote. From there, Richman and his co-authors extrapolated that between 0.2 and 2.8 percent of all non-citizens living in the U.S. voted in 2008.

There are several glaring problems with these findings, according to Brian Schaffner, a professor of political science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who co-runs the Cooperative Congressional Election Study.

First, Schaffner said, many of the respondents who said they were non-citizens are probably citizens who clicked the wrong button. Richman and his co-authors argued that people who said they were non-citizens in the survey shared demographic and ideological characteristics with other non-citizens. But Schaffner said he and his colleagues re-contacted many of those supposed non-citizens, who confirmed that they’re citizens who answered the question incorrectly.

“Some people just click the wrong button, basically,” Schaffner told ThinkProgress.

“When we account for that, we can’t find any non-citizen voters, basically.”

The second problem is the small sample size. Schaffner says it’s not accurate to extrapolate out to every non-citizen in the country from a sub-sample of just 38 respondents in a survey that isn’t representative.

As part of the Kansas case, Kobach commissioned Richman for a statistical analysis of noncitizen voting in the state.

It came to light for the first time last April, after ThinkProgress obtained a copy. As ThinkProgress reported then, it extrapolated from very small, non-representative samples to come up with six separate estimates for Kansas’s non-citizen voting rate.

In one of the estimates, which Kobach

quotes widely, Richman found six potential non-citizen voters in a sample of 37 noncitizens. Using those figures, he estimated 18,000 potential noncitizen voters across Kansas.

But “no self-respecting social scientist would try to make an inference from such a small response to a survey,” Schaffner said.

Schaffner and more than 190 other political scientists wrote an open letter in January 2017 that was heavily critical of Richman’s research and asked that it “not be cited or used in any debate over fraudulent voting.”

That hasn’t dissuaded Kobach or White House senior policy advisor Stephen Miller: Both have used Richman’s research to support Trump’s claim that millions of non-citizens voted illegally in 2016, tipping the popular vote to Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

“I think it’s in excess of a million if you take the entire country, for sure,” Kobach said of noncitizen voting during an appearance on Fox Business Network in February 2017.

Richman rejected that claim during a sworn deposition in the Kansas case. He painted himself as a victim of both “weak, sometimes baseless” criticisms from the left and overblown uses of his research from the right.

“I’ve been trying to fight a two-front battle with distortions of it,” Richman said in the deposition.

Richman’s analysis in the Kansas case took pains to argue that any non-citizen voting is a serious concern because it could swing an election with a very small margin of victory — especially at the state or local level. But some of Richman’s other writing seems to conceded that non-citizen voting is not a serious problem. “[A]lmost all elections in the U.S. are not determined by non-citizen participation, with occasional and very rare potential exceptions,” Richman said in a 2016 blog post.

For his part, Kobach has defended his interpretation of Richman’s research and his own public comments about millions of non-citizens potentially voting across the country.

“Richman’s analysis, I think, is very good, both in our case and in his 2014 article,” Kobach told ThinkProgress last April.

Other key experts are short on expertise and credibility

Also on Kobach’s expert witness list is Hans von Spakovsky, a fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation and former Republican commissioner on the Federal Election Commission. He will likely attempt to bolster not only Kobach’s claim that voter fraud is rampant in Kansas, but that voter fraud is prevalent across the country.

As a member of President Trump’s now-defunct Presidential Advisor y Commission on Election Integrity, von Spakovsky — who tried to keep Democrats off the panel — was a driving force behind

the panel’s efforts to push for suppressive national voting laws.

“We expect Hans von Spakovsky to trot out his usual falsehoods and exaggerations about non-citizen registration and voter fraud,” Ho said.

In January, a federal judge ruled that von Spakovsky does not have the direct knowledge or academic training needed to argue some of the claims he hoped to make before the court, including testimony that a survey could prove Kobach’s law is not a burden to potential voters.

“It is clear that von Spakovsky is not qualified to testify as an expert about this survey,” Judge Julie Robinson wrote.

He will still be permitted to testify about other matters.

Also included in Kobach’s expert list is Steven Camarota, director of research for the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), an anti-immigration think tank in Washington, D.C. that the Southern Poverty Law Center calls a hate group.

“Camarota doesn’t even have any background or experience when it comes to voting and registration,” Ho said, “But he’s going to come in and say that the law hasn’t affected voter participation in Kansas, which is well beyond the scope of any kind of relevant background or expertise that he has.”

Pat McFerron, an Oklahoma-based political pollster, is another of Kobach’s

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witnesses. McFerron drafted the survey results that von Spakovsky used in his expert report. McFerron will likely make the claim that most Kansas citizens have birth certificates.

“We don’t dispute that,” Ho said. “Most people do have birth certificates. The issue is whether or not people are carrying them around with them.”

The ACLU intends to highlight voters who have been or could be disenfranchised because of the law, including young voters and voters of color, to convince the court that the law is discriminatory and unlawful.

“Even though most people have these documents, there are some people who don’t and that means they’re going to pay some money for it, and that’s not constitutional,” Ho said. “That’s the problem.”

Tad Stricker acknowledges that as a 39-year-old, property-owning white man, he is not the typical disenfranchised voter.

But his experience being told he could not vote made him realize the scope of the harm that can be caused by proof of citizenship laws.

“My experience is something that really could happen to anyone,” he said. “If this can happen to me — I have proof of citizenship, I was born in the United States, I own a home, I am a contributing member of society — this can literally happen to anybody. That to me is the scariest thing.”

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The 6 stages of Trump’s resistance

By Peter Elkind ProPublica

In the grand scheme of his many legal and regulatory conflicts, President Donald Trump’s spats with state regulators over damaged wetlands and excess water use at his New Jersey golf courses seem almost trivial. Trump ultimately was fined $147,000 — less than he banks from a couple of new memberships at the two private country clubs where he was cited for breaking state law. Both disputes were resolved during his presidential campaign and went unnoticed in the press.

Yet, as small as the sum was for a man like Trump, these two episodes are telling, not just because his resistance to oversight seems so disproportionate to the underlying allegations, but also because they provide a revealing anatomy of the five primary stages of Trump response. They could be summarized as Delay, Dissemble, Shift Blame, Haggle and Get Personally Involved. (The elements can be used in any order, more than once.)

Often, there’s a sixth stage, too: Offer a job to one of the key players on the opposing side. Trump deployed those tactics again and again in his titanic real estate battles in New York, and his mega-dollar fights over casinos in New Jersey, according to Wayne Barrett’s biography, “Trump: The Deals and the Downfall.”

The stakes may have been smaller on the golf courses, but documents and interviews show the playbook was the same.

Historically, Trump’s approach has proved effective, and so it was in New Jersey. The Trump Organization’s repeated infractions at the two clubs lingered unresolved for years. In the end, Trump paid just a fraction of the penalties that state law allows. Then the key regulator, who helped negotiate the generous terms, signed on to a job in the Trump campaign.

The conflicts with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection began on a 500-acre property once owned by disgraced carmaker John DeLorean, which Trump bought for $35 million in 2002.

Situated in horse country 40 miles west of Manhattan, the site is now familiar as the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster.

It’s where President-elect Trump paraded cabinet aspirants before the media; where he plays golf on warm-weather weekends; and where he’s spoken about wanting to be laid to rest after his final deal is done.

Trump transformed the property, building two golf courses, a 25-meter heated pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, fitness center, guest cottages and a helipad. The president has a home at the club; so do Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, who were married there.

The membership fee has been variously reported at between $100,000 and $350,000.

The violations at Bedminster date back

to 2009. At the time, Trump had recently added a second golf course and was making improvements on the first. In the process of reshaping the land — building tee boxes and cart paths and clearing lines of play — his workers chopped down trees, uprooted vegetation and covered open waters. Trump was legally permitted to make changes on the property, but state law required that certain portions, particularly sensitive wetlands, be left untouched.

The Bedminster mini-saga began with what appeared to be a forthright admission of responsibility. On May 29, 2009, Edward Russo, then Trump’s environmental consultant, “self-reported” damage to 4.34 acres of wetlands, open waters and wetland transition areas. In doing so, the Trump Organization was seeking forgiveness under a DEP policy that allows as much as a 100 percent reduction in fines for offenders who voluntarily disclose violations “in a timely manner” and correct them promptly.

Subsequent violations would not be self-reported in a timely manner — indeed, they wouldn’t be self-reported at all — and the series of infractions would take six years to resolve. Indeed, before the first problem was even addressed, state inspectors began discovering more damage during follow-up visits, a problem that continued over the succeeding two years. The violations seemed to multiply faster than the Trump promises to fix them.

It didn’t help that Trump’s representatives sometimes dissembled. In August 2009, for example, a state inspector discovered that trees had “suspiciously” been removed from protected wooded wetland corridors near eight Bedminster golf holes — coincidentally, just where it would be necessary to allow golfers to play through.

Trump’s consultants insisted a state-approved forestry plan allowed the tree-cutting, according to state inspection reports.

An examination of the plan showed just the opposite: The plan recommended “no tree harvesting” where workers had cut paths.

New Jersey officials appeared to lose patience. They formally served Trump National with a six-page “Notice of Violation” in May 2011, warning: “ALL UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY.” The state demanded a prompt plan to avoid further damage and restore the protected areas. DEP officials met again at the course two months later to discuss the situation — only to discover even more “new areas of violation.”

Time kept slipping away and by 2013, Trump’s consultants made a new attempt to avoid responsibility, this time by shifting blame. They fingered two improbable culprits, according to a chronology later prepared by the state: the New Jersey Audubon Society and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Trump’s team insisted, in a May 2013 meeting, that considerable environmental damage had occurred at the direction of those institutions, which were collaborating with Trump to create grassland bird habitat on the property.

Both New Jersey Audubon and U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials dismiss the notion they had anything to do with damaging protected areas. “Any kind of practice we would recommend wouldn’t adversely affect the wetlands,” commented Fish and Wildlife biologist Brian Marsh, who worked on the Bedminster project. “We’re all about doing restoration and enhancing habitat.”

In addition, the habitat work hadn’t begun until the fall of 2012 — more than a year after Trump’s club had already been cited for the destruction of wetlands.

Asked about the environmental conflict, Russo said that Trump executives have barred him from commenting publicly.

(He ended more than a dozen years as a consultant for the Trump Organization

shortly after the presidential election.) Russo self-published a book entitled “Donald J. Trump: An Environmental Hero,” and citing that book, he dismissed the state complaints as “technical paperwork matters.” He characterized what he called efforts to “expand and enhance habitats” at Bedminster as a “tremendous environmental success.”

He also acknowledged that environmental groups had nothing to do with any violations and added, “The DEP’s inference that I was in any way blaming Audubon and Fish and Wildlife was not my intent at all.”

Emails to the Trump Organization seeking comment went unanswered.

Nearly four years into the Bedminster spat, the case remained unresolved. In February 2013, state officials drafted a proposed consent order to settle the matter. It cited Trump’s club for damaging nearly 16 acres of protected areas — more than three times as much as the club had reported back in 2009.

Still, it would take another two and a half years to reach a settlement, as the Trump Organization haggled over what damage it could and couldn’t restore to its natural state — the latter because it was deemed essential for the “playability” of the golf course. Said DEP regional enforcement supervisor Peter Keledy: “They were defending every square inch.” To compensate for those sections, Trump offered instead to establish several acres of new wetland and “natural areas” elsewhere on the property.

Meanwhile, the Trump Organization was racking up violations at its second country club, in Colts Neck, near the Jersey Shore.

Trump had purchased the 300-acre golf course out of foreclosure in 2008, spent millions to upgrade the property, and renamed it Trump National Colts Neck.

But he had a problem: Irrigating the course properly, in Trump’s view, required far more water than the site was allowed under its state permit. It was already using about twice its annual limit.

In 2011, Trump sought a new permit that would more than triple his yearly water allowance. This was not a popular request at a time when Colts Neck Township had just suffered a drought. Almost all the houses in the community relied on groundwater wells, and some had gone dry the previous summer.

Relations between the township and Trump were prickly. Residents bristled at his proposal to build a landing pad for his helicopter at the club. Colts Neck rejected the helipad but Trump then waged an extended court fight, including appeals, and won. That prompted the township’s mayor to decry his “bully mentality.” For a person who helicoptered into town, Trump seemed very sensitive to noise: He was so irked by a dog whose barking disturbed his golf game that Continued on Page 14 >>>

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You said it Kinzinger continues to ignore his district

We are Republican Insiders, local Republican Party members fighting for our communities. Adam Kinzinger pretends to be a conservative only because he is running against Jim Marter. Kinzinger lacks a mind of his own and votes how Trump and Ryan want him to vote.

A year ago, Kinzinger voted in favor of the first healthcare bill that was so bad, it was never sent to the Senate. More recently, he voted in favor of the tax plan despite it adding $1.5 trillion to the national debt.

Kinzinger doesn’t introduce new bills to help his constituents. Our federal tax money goes to Washington but very little of it is returned to help 16th District communities. How many roads, bridges, water systems, sewer systems, alternative energy systems, street lights, utility or flooding improvements have been made in your community?

How many medium/large sized companies have moved to your area or new $35/ hour jobs have been created? Kinzinger has no two-way communication (no meetings, debates, town halls, forums) with his constituents.

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After a public hearing, the state granted Trump a new water permit in August 2011 with the big increase he wanted, but only if he met certain conditions. Trump would need to make costly alterations to three irrigation ponds on the course, and construct a fourth. This would assure that the club’s increased water use came from sources that weren’t likely to drain the supply for homeowners. But relying on the ponds would also require the club to periodically draw them down to water the property, leaving a mucky eyesore for golfers.

Clearly unhappy about the situation, Trump got personally involved. In October 2012, he called DEP Commissioner Robert Martin to discuss the matter. What Trump said is unknown, but a letter that Martin sent him afterwards alluded to the discussion: “The location of this golf course with respect to the availability of water supply is very challenging,” Martin wrote Trump.

The commissioner urged him to fulfill the conditions spelled out in the water permit.

“That may be the best way for you to manage through the costs of this project,” Martin wrote.

Having seemingly not gotten what he wanted, Trump chose to ignore the restrictions. For five consecutive years starting in 2011, Trump National Colts Neck blew past

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its annual water limits. “Once he was caught going over, it’s not like he stopped and waited until he got more allocation,” said Timothy Anfuso, township planner for Colts Neck.

“He kept using the water the whole time.”

The Trump Organization received annual notices of its violations, warning of “substantial monetary penalties” — up to $50,000 per day per offense. In theory, that meant the organization could’ve been fined millions (though “cooperative” violators would unlikely face fines of that magnitude, according to the DEP, since the agency’s goal is to bring violators back into compliance and restore any damage).

The state’s long-running conflicts with the two Trump golf clubs continued into the spring of 2015, when Trump was preparing to announce his candidacy for president. On April 9, Russo, Trump’s environmental consultant, met with John Giordano, the agency’s assistant commissioner for compliance and enforcement, who had overseen both matters since his appointment two years earlier.

The logjam finally came unstuck. Russo promised to take steps to “alleviate” the agency’s “compliance concerns” at both Trump National properties, according to a “Dear Ed” letter summarizing the meeting that Giordano sent afterwards. “The Department appreciates your willingness to voluntarily undertake these actions thereby making an adversarial relationship unnecessary,” Giordano wrote. “I look forward to continuing this cooperative relationship as the most efficient and effective means to address the Department’s concerns.”

Six months later, in October, Giordano and Russo signed a consent order settling the Bedminster issues. It required restoration and improvements to compensate for the damaged areas; placement of markers identifying protected areas; training of golf course staff to avoid future violations; and detailed monitoring reports. The agreement imposed no fines.

The Colts Neck dispute was settled in April 2016. By then, Giordano had moved to another post in the agency, leaving Raymond Bukowski, a career agency official, to finalize a second consent order. This one required the Trump Organization to cut its water use by planting drought-resistant grasses, irrigating less of the course’s acreage, and installing sophisticated irrigation systems.

Mostly, Trump Colts Neck would meet its needs by buying rights to use 15 million gallons annually from New Jersey American Water, the state’s largest water utility. (Russo said the Colts Neck golf course “had never complied with the water allocation rules of the State of New Jersey” before Trump bought it. “We saved the club,” he asserted, “and brought all environmental issues including water allocation into compliance.”)

In this case, the DEP did assess a fine: Despite five years of violations, just $294,000 — before cutting the amount in half, to $147,000 (plus $2,790 in interest), as part of the settlement. Bukowski asserts that Trump got no special treatment.

A few months later, in August 2016, Giordano left DEP to join the Trump campaign. He then became deputy general

counsel to the presidential transition committee and later joined an administration “landing team” at the Energy Department. Giordano then went to work at a Philadelphia law firm and was subsequently considered for appointment as a U.S. attorney for the region, according to an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer. That article quoted David Urban, a lobbyist and senior Pennsylvania adviser to the Trump campaign, explaining that Giordano “put a lot of work in for the president.” Giordano told the Inquirer he was “prepared to serve my country and support the president’s agenda, whether that’s in the public or private sector.”

Ultimately, however, another attorney got the appointment. In December, Giordano, now 43, was reported to be considering a run for a New Jersey congressional seat. Recently, he posted a photo of himself with Attorney General Jeff Sessions at a Philadelphia Union League lunch, where Sessions began his speech by recognizing Giordano as a “Trump administration alumnus.”

Giordano did not respond to calls and emails seeking comment.

Meanwhile, the agreements with the state did not spell an end to the environmental problems. In April 2017, a year after the Colts Neck settlement, the Trump Organization received yet another notice from New Jersey regulators. Its golf club in Colts Neck had exceeded its monthly water limits five times in 2016. The state and the Trump Organization have not resolved the violation.

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to votesmart.org and check Kinzinger’s record before you vote.

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Vote Gummow for County Clerk

I am writing to lend my name in support of Lori Gummow for Winnebago County Clerk. Lori is running in the Republican primary for Clerk in the March 20 primary election.

Lori Gummow is the former Executive Director of Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful. She was a great leader of that organization and I am confident that she will bring that leadership to the office of the clerk. We need elected officials like Lori who will run a smooth and efficient operation and make sure that the services of that office are thorough.

Cynthia Frank, Loves Park

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Vote Ditzler for Sheriff

I have heard a lot about Kurt Ditzler, Republican candidate for Winnebago County Sheriff. I’m impressed.

Unlike our current sheriff, Mr. Ditzler has over 30 years of a solid police background. He has experience in every aspect of the sheriff department. He has put his life on the line many times protecting the citizens of Winnebago County.

Mr. Ditzler has my vote on March 20 as the Republican candidate for Sheriff.

Experience when it counts!

Ron Rowe, South Beloit Editor’s note: This week is the last week to get your letters in for the March 20 primary.

We will run every letter we can reasonably accomodate in next week’s issue. Email your letter to contact@rockrivertimes.com. R.

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A Mysterian finds his way

By Todd Houston Contributor

The 1960s in American pop was a time of top-40 acts being churned through the system as fast as they could turn out a new single. Countless bands came and went and now fill the infinite “One-Hit Wonder” collections that litter the shelves of lower-fare disc shops.

One of those acts was a five-piece out of Michigan, ? and the Mysterians. Led by their enigmatic frontman who claimed he was from Mars (six years before Ziggy Stardust would descend on the Earth), the Mysterians topped the charts in 1966 with “96 Tears,” a keyboard-driven single that helped define the era.

This week, Rockford Rocked Interviews catches up with Robert Balderrama, the guitarist and co-founder of the Mysterians, as he discusses the band’s short time at the top; his battle with prostate cancer; and rekindling his love with jazz guitar.

••• RRI: How do three kids from immigrant families get together in the early ‘60s and become a chart-topping band? In Michigan, never the less?

RB: Our parents were migrant workers from Texas and my father and brother got jobs at General Motors here in Michigan.

So, we weren’t migrant workers anymore. (laughs) RRI: The original band was a trio with you (lead guitar), Larry Borjas (guitar) and Robert Martinez on drums before you added keyboard player Frank Rodriguez.

Tell us how you found Question Mark (singer).

RB: Well, Robert Martinez said he knew a singer so we tried him out and he could sound like Mick Jagger.

RRI: Was there ever any pressure from the record company to sound more like The Beatles or the Rolling Stones early on?

RB: There was a lot of music coming out from the U.S. and England with that Vox continental sound so we thought it would be wise to follow the trend. But, Frank Rodriguez was taught by Nuns and they made him an exceptional piano player.

His dad bought him a Farfisa organ which sounded like a Vox keyboard. My brother knew (Frank’s) uncle who mentioned that his brother’s son played keyboards, so we thought he was a lot better than any one of us but so young. I would say he was a child prodigy and I feel we were right. The song “96 Tears” is dominated by his keyboards which I thought was a big part of the song and made it unforgettable.

RRI: I read that you guys were originally influenced by surf music but the Motown sound out of Detroit must have been a huge influence as well. Thoughts?

RB: I was influenced by The Ventures and all the famous guitar instrumentals.

I was still learning to play the guitar and those kinds of songs were not hard to play.

I was the one that would come up with all the songs to play until we got Question Mark and Frank Rodriguez in the band. We were not influenced by Motown, although Question Mark did like songs by Little Richard. We would play those kinds of songs plus what was on the radio so we could play the teen dances in the area.

RRI: The single “96 Tears” reached number one on the charts in 1966 followed up by “I Need Somebody” and “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby.” Many bands have covered “Tears” including, Aretha Franklin, Thelma Houston, Todd Rundgren and Iggy Pop. What’s your favorite version?

RB: We released “I Need Somebody” and it made it to the Top Twenty hit list but didn’t hit like “96 Tears.” Neil Bogart asked us to record “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby” (written by Denny Randell and Sandy Linzer). He wanted us to make it sound like “96 Tears.” I guess that is what record

companies did back then: trying to use our sound with the keyboards dominating that made us big. The best version I heard was Aretha Franklin but my favorite was Joe King Carrasco. He sped it up and it was really driving, I actually played with Joe King in the mid-eighties for almost 5 years, when he was on the New Wave ride.

RRI: What was it like being on American Bandstand?

RB: It was great because we use to watch it on Saturdays. We would be practicing at my parent’s farm that my dad had bought; I guess he couldn’t get the migrant work out his blood. We would practice in the garage, we would stop practice to see who was on.

Then when we were on there I thought Dick Clark was a real nice person and he liked the band so he hired us for his cascade of bands with hit songs. We did quite a few tours with all those bands back then.

RRI: The band Smash Mouth had a hit with “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby” in 1998. Please tell me you got a little slice of that pie! (laughs) RB: Yeah, Smash Mouth did our song but we didn’t write it, so we didn’t get anything.

But we did meet Smash Mouth when we were on tour in the ‘90s in San Francisco.

RRI: I understand you just beat prostate cancer. A big congratulations to you on that! Are you getting back to playing and performing at all?

RB: Yes, I am in remission and thank you for that. We play as The Mysterians; Question Mark was a lot older than me and Frank and doesn’t want to perform anymore, so we go on as The Mysterians playing our hit songs and song from our two albums. I also have a smooth jazz group called Robert Lee Revue. We have released two albums and working on our third. We had only four songs to complete when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer but I did catch it early (thanks to) a friend who told me to get tested.

Now, I promote early testing with my friend; his name is Pete Woodman. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer too and is cured. He played drums with Dick Wagner (Lou Reed, Alice Cooper) in the ‘60s and also played with ? and the Mysterians when our drummer at the time got into a car accident. I did have a song that went to No. 27 on the Mediabase Smooth Jazz Chart, called “Happy & Go Lucky.” I thought we had another hit but I was happy to get to #27. We have had a lot of singles in the smooth jazz radio that have played our music all over the world.

Now that I am in my mid-60s, I still love playing instrumentals so smooth jazz was a calling. I enjoy playing jazz on my guitar; it is my passion. I will always perform until I can’t anymore but recording is the best.

RRI: What’s next for Robert Balderrama?

RB: Well, right now I am writing an e-book. I had a lot of friends and relatives ask me to write an autobiography but it seems a lot of artists who had hit records do that. I thought of writing an e-book about guitarists that I was influenced by and actually met playing with ? and the Mysterians and Joe King Carrasco. Great stories on how I met each one of them.

I also list some famous guitarists that I didn’t meet but was also influenced by them also.

I feel it would be a great read for the younger guitarists that are influenced by their favorites too. I think we add up all over favorites, learn from them and create our own style; that is what happened to me. The e-book will be out in mid-summer 2018.

We released a single called “JazDude;” it’s on YouTube. The reason I am mentioning this song: me and my son learned 2D animation and we did the song totally in 2D animation. It was fun learning. Check it out here: youtube.com/ watch?v=dyG-7YK3-8I. R. Photo, Andrew Rogers

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Getting through the last stretch of winter

By Elizabeth Miller Rockford Area CVB

The sun is out, the weather is warm(er), and spring is on the horizon!

This happens every year, though. We have a couple days where the temperature is above 50 degrees, and we think “spring is here!”...but then it’s back to 30 degrees and winter. But fear not! The Rockford region offers plenty of helpful ways to get you through this last bit of winter.

Caffeine Fix at Meg’s Daily Grind

If the weather gets a little cooler again, find comfort in a warm beverage at Meg’s Daily Grind! No matter what the temperature is outside, a cup of something from Meg’s will always brighten my day. Long day ahead? Need a pickme-up? Maybe it’s just a Wednesday?

Meg’s can help with that. I recommend going beyond a regular coffee order and grabbing a chai tea latte, but that might be a little difficult because they have so many unique coffee drinks and flavor combos you can add! In any case, you can’t go wrong with anything you order.

Meg’s Daily Grind is located at 3885 N. Perryville Rd. and 1141 N. Alpine Rd.

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Meg’s Daily Grind

Volcano Falls Adventure Park

Fresco at the Gardens

You may think that it’s still early in the year, but believe it or not, Volcano Falls Adventure Park opened up on March 2nd!

No matter how old you are, a good round of mini golf is sure to cheer you up, even when there’s the last little chill in the air.

There are two 18-hole mini golf courses for fun competition with friends and family. I always make at least a couple trips to Volcano Falls per year, and it’s always around this time of year that I get the itch to go. Plus, if it’s too cold out for your liking , there’s always the awesomely fun arcade inside!

Volcano Falls Adventure Park is located at 7602 Rock Valley Pkwy., Loves Park.

of their products are bright and colorful, just prompting you to come over and purchase them. The end of winter means that hands are still dry and cracked, but Bath & Body Fusion can help you with that! One time using their Dream Cream and your skin will already feel 100 times better and ready for spring. Maybe the weather has turned colder and you don’t even want to think about going outside?

Try one of their fun bath bombs! They come in fun scent combos like raspberry/ melon/lemon/coconut/pineapple (yes, all in one!).

Bath & Body Fusion is located at 324 E. State St.

don’t have a bicycle yet and you want one! Our friends at Shosies Cyclery can help you out. The friendly folks there know a thing or two about bicycles, and they’ll help you find the right one, or get your current bike to your riding standards. Fun fact, my bicycle came from Shosies! With so many bike paths in the area (Rock River Recreation Path, Perryville Path, even the path around Rock Valley College), it’s a great area to have a bicycle!

Shosies Cyclery is located at 514 Windsor Rd., Loves Park.

Japanese Gardens! You’ll dine in the serene atmosphere while looking out the huge windows at the gardens below.

It’s the perfect place to watch the leaves start to pop and flowers start to bloom!

Plus, the menu at Fresco is excellent. I recommend coming for a nice brunch, and don’t forget to order one of their unique juices to top off your meal!

Fresco at the Gardens is located at 318 Spring Creek Rd.

Shopping at Bath & Body Fusion

Gear Up at Shosies Cyclery

Putt Putt at Volcano Falls

You literally can’t walk into Bath & Body Fusion downtown without popping a little smile on your face. All

Springtime for me means dusting off the bicycle and going for a ride. Maybe your bike needs a tune-up, or maybe you

Brunch at Fresco at the Gardens The part I love most about spring is watching everything turn green and bloom. One of the best places in the Rockford area to watch that happen is at Fresco at the Gardens at Anderson

The groundhog may have seen its shadow a few weeks ago, but I think spring is closer than we think! Enjoy all of what the Rockford region has to offer in this in-between season!

For more information about these locations and plenty more, visit gorockford. com.

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Timeless entertainment

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Film

By Paula Hendrickson Contributor

Less than a year ago NBC cancelled Timeless, the popular time travel series co-created by Rockford’s own Shawn Ryan (S.W.A.T., The Shield, Chicago Code) along with Eric Kripke (Supernatural, Revolution). And a couple days later, the series had unexpectedly been revived.

It’s almost as if someone with a time machine went back in time and changed the minds of NBC’s programming executives. Eerie, huh?

About a year ago, more than a month before the cast or crew had any idea if the show would be return—let alone be cancelled and renewed in the same week—I had a chance to speak with Sakina Jaffrey, who plays Agent Denise Christopher on Timeless. The bubbly and chameleon-like actress (who’s had recurring roles on everything from House of Cards and Mr. Robot to The Mindy Project) is nearly the polar opposite of the character’s somewhat gruff demeanor.

“I like the protective quality of Denise Christopher, but it’s funny because I’m so not like her. I’m protective, yes, but you know some of those characters [I’ve played] never smile. And they always wear black!” After a good laugh, she continued, “I’m so low-key. I love to laugh and I’m very huggy.”

Jaffrey, who trained as a dancer, said she loves the challenge of embodying stern characters. “It’s like the dancer part of me is interested in their minimal movements and minimal facial expressions.”

While Agent Christopher’s allegiance

Jaffrey

was in question through much of the first season, by the end of it she’d made it clear that she was firmly in support of the Time Team—Lucy (Abigail Spencer), Wyatt (Matt Lanter), and Rufus (Malcolm Barrett).

“Playing a character who is very bright and has such a deep sense of integrity is so refreshing,” she says. “You know she’s going to be honest, whether it’s in a way you’re going to like or not. When you know where somebody’s coming from, you can trust that. I like that in a person, frankly.”

As noted above, when we spoke she didn’t know if the show would be returning or not. But she was optimistic, given the series’ appeal to fans aged seven to 70. Asked what she’d like to see in a second season, Jaffrey said, “I’d like to jump into that time machine and get back there and do something fun!” R. Season 2 of Timeless premieres 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 11 on NBC.

Blues Brothers takes top spot in state poll SPRINGFIELD — Illinois residents have picked The Blues Brothers as the top movie in state history, making it the first item on a list of Illinois’ top 200 people, places and things.

The list is being compiled as part of Illinois’ bicentennial celebration. Every two weeks, people may cast votes online for their favorites in a new category. By early December voters will have selected 10 favorites in 20 categories.

More than 1,500 people voted on the first category, selecting the movie featuring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. Rounding out the top 3 were Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and A League of Their Own. Voting is now open for the next category, top businesses.

Categories still to come include top musicians, books, inventions and scenic spots. Vote online at illinoistop200.com.

–Associated Press

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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 rcfband.com. Contact Director, Brian Waterson, 815/797-2320, rcfband@gmail.com Thursday-Saturday Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - A production of The Creative Arts and Performing Arts Academy at Auburn

High School. Adapted by Jeffery Hatcher from the novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Show may not be suitable for younger audiences. Thurs. and Fri. at 7 p.m.; Sat. at 2 & 7 p.m. Performances at Auburn High School Theatre, 5110 Auburn St. Tickets: $5. Available at the door and online (up to 24 hours in advance of the show) at www. auburncapa.seatyourself.biz Saturday Backroads Trio - 5-7:30 p.m. at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Monday, March 12 Reader’s Theatre Series - Scenes from classic African American plays performed at JustGoods Listening Room, 201 7th St. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Free admission.

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MeltFest at Prairie St. Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St. 2-5 p.m.

Saturday, March 31 Prime Time Live Band - Performing at Louie’s Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd., in Roscoe. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Community

Wednesday, March 14 C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S Community Forum - C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S. will be hosting a community forum featuring Best Friends Animal Society who will be presenting statistics and feedback on Winnebago County Animal Services. Per BFAS, WCAS has the second highest euthanasia rate in the state of Illinois. There will be a time for question and answer. The community forum will take place on 5:30 p.m. at Katie’s Cup, 502 7th St. This event is open to the public at no charge.

Please attend if you are interested in fiscal and social responsibility as well as departmental excellence for our community.

Thursday, March 15 Wild Ones Meeting - Program held at 7 p.m. at Rock Valley College in the Student Center Atrium, 3301 N. Mulford Rd. This program by Barbara Williams will help the novice begin studying dragonflies, with information on anatomy, life cycle, identification, resources, and photographing these impressive insects. 300 million years ago, dragonflies with 2-1/2-foot wingspans ruled the air. Today, there are over 100 species in Illinois.

These insects are beautiful, fierce, and lively.

Their presence and populations are excellent indicators of water quality. Williams is a life-long student of natural history. She worked at the Burpee Museum cataloguing their collections, creating exhibits, and preparing specimens.

She monitors bumble bees, bats and dragonflies with the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County citizen science program. Williams has lived in Rockford for 30 years with her husband, Dan. They are active in land conservation, restoration, and environmental education in northern Illinois.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call (779) 537.8939 or visit www. wildonesrrvc.org Saturday, March 17 Shamrock Beer Run 5k - 2-4 p.m. at Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Join us for beer, running, beer, walking, beer, stumbling, beer & partying at Rockford Speedway! We’re highlighting 5 local breweries: Granite City, Pigminds,

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Generations, Lena, Prairie Street. At the start of the race, runners will fuel up with 3 ounces of beer, refuel at five different brewery pit stops along the way, and finish with a final lap on the racetrack. At the finish line, all 5 breweries will be set up, so turn in your race bib for a 16 oz pint of beer. Some proceeds from this event go to Nik’s Wish, The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation [501(c)(3) charity], creating moments of joy for young adults fighting cancer. Cost: $30 5k Run; $25 Designated Driver (no beer); $10 Spectator. Register Online at: www.nikolasritschelfoundation.org/2018/02/03/ shamrock-beer-run-march-17-2018-2-4-pm/ Thursday, March 22 Sinnissippi Audubon Society Annual Dinner - We will welcome Mary Hennen, Director - Chicago 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.

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.

Sunday, April 1 Freedom Church Community Easter Celebration Fun begins at 11:15 a.m. at University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1601 Parkview. Children’s activities for all ages: Easter eggs, cotton candy, the chance to meet their favorite Disney and Marvel characters, a balloon art show, the Easter Bunny and more. Also a special message from Pastor Herbert L. Johnson, Jr.

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March 7 - 13

Disney’s The Little Mermaid WHEN Friday, March 2 - Sunday, March 11 (various times each day on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) WHERE Rockford University Clark Arts Center, Maddox Theatre

Rockford RV, Camping & Travel Show WHEN Friday, March 9 - Sunday, March 11 (various times) WHERE Mercyhealth Indoor Sports Center

The Studio brings another Disney classic to life in The Little Mermaid.

In a magical kingdom in the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. This is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.

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Roll up your sleeves and get down on the farm! Ask a farmer, peek at live barnyard babies, explore plants and soil, and play with your food.

National Agriculture Week is off and running at Discovery Center with cute crafts, earthloving activities and eye-opening information.

The Rockford Symphony Orchestra performs music by famed singer/ songwriters like Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, and Faith Hill. Starring two recording artists from Nashville, this show will leave your heart pumping, and your country soul content.

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Death Notices Pamala Paun 55 Rockford 2/26/2018 Harry Chrisman 73 Rockford 2/26/2018 Gary Marks 77 Rockford 2/26/2018 Kenneth Brown 84 Loves Park 2/26/2018 Ann O’Malley 60 Roscoe 2/26/2018 Melvin McBride 64 Loves Park 2/26/2018 Paul Inman 94 Rockford 2/26/2018 Gary Carey 78 Rockford 2/26/2018 Ethel Sorensen 97 Rockford 2/26/2018 David Satre 70 Rockford 2/26/2018 Sally Eddy 59 Rockford 2/26/2018 Anna Gray 87 Rockford 2/26/2018 Nancy Myhre 91 Rockford 2/27/2018 Samuel Han 67 Rockford 2/27/2018 Mark Lynn 65 Rockford 2/27/2018 Janet Carter 84 Rockford 2/27/2018 Bradley Koerner 60 Rockford 2/27/2018 Richard Swanson 90 Rockford 2/27/2018 Charles Wadsworth 79 Rockford 2/27/2018 Eugene Thacker 72 Rockford 2/27/2018 Randall Smith 73 Rockford 2/27/2018 Shawn Roper 32 Rockford 2/27/2018 Todd Kryder 68 Rockford 2/27/2018 Calvin Holliman 50 Rockford 2/28/2018 Shelbie Kessel 65 Machesney Park 2/28/2018 Anthony Deverdi 96 Rockford 2/28/2018 Jimmie Camp 49 Rockford 2/28/2018 Walter Tallacksen 77 Rockford 2/28/2018 Kayla Ayers 26 Machesney Park 2/28/2018 Robert Davis 67 Rockford 2/28/2018 Jean Melton 77 Rockford 2/28/2018 William Morrison 76 Rockford 2/28/2018 Mary Radant 90 Rockford 2/28/2018 Loren Gozy 58 Rockford 3/1/2018 William Vivian 78 Rockford 3/1/2018 Lowell Hagaman 98 Rockford 3/1/2018 Lillian Engee 94 Loves Park 3/1/2018 Deena Eklund 47 Machesney Park 3/1/2018 Armando Perez 51 Rockford 3/2/2018 Robert Dull 77 Rockford 3/2/2018 Dora Grigsby 87 Rockford 3/2/2018 Anita Horst 105 Rockford 3/2/2018 Douglas Wherry 55 Rockford 3/2/2018 Mark Schwartzlow 59 Rockford 3/2/2018 Lori McMcLaughlin 63 Rockford 3/2/2018 Janice Holm 60 Rockford 3/2/2018 Marty Barker 57 Rockford 3/2/2018 Patricia Hancock 74 Machesney Park 3/3/2018 Nancy Hobbs 78 Rockford 3/3/2018 Lori Johnson 51 Rockford 3/3/2018 Frank Sherman 63 Rockford 3/3/2018 Ronald Parrett 70 Rockford 3/3/2018 John Emery 80 Rockford 3/3/2018 Wendy Burkhard 68 Rockford 3/4/2018 John Hendricks 93 Rockford 3/4/2018 Arlene Flack 92 Rockford 3/4/2018 Flora Spon 98 Rockford 3/4/2018 Doris Zimmerman 93 Rockford 3/4/2018 Sherly Fransen 74 Rockford 3/4/2018 Vera Forte 83 Rockford 3/4/2018 Denver Foltz 83 Rockford 3/4/2018 Monique Cote 91 Rockford 3/4/2018 Nellie Radant 89 Rockford 3/5/2018 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

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Prescription opioids fail rigorous test for chronic pain

By Lindsey Tanner Associated Press

CHICAGO — A yearlong study offers rigorous new evidence against using prescription opioids for chronic pain.

In patients with stubborn back aches or hip or knee arthritis, opioids worked no better than over-the-counter drugs or other nonopioids at reducing problems with walking or sleeping. And they provided slightly less pain relief, Opioids tested included generic Vicodin, oxycodone or fentanyl patches although few patients needed the most potent opioids.

Nonopioids included generic Tylenol, ibuprofen and prescription pills for nerve or muscle pain. The study randomly assigned patients to take opioids or other painkillers.

That’s the gold standard design for research.

If they don’t work better than less risky drugs, there’s no reason to use opioids given “their really nasty side effects — death and addiction,” said lead author Dr. Erin Krebs, a physician and researcher with the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System.

The results likely will surprise many people “because opioids have this reputation as being really powerful painkillers, and that is not what we found,” Krebs said.

The results echo less rigorous studies and bolster guidelines against routine use of opioids for chronic pain.

The study was published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

About 42,000 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2016 involved opioids, including prescription painkillers, heroin and fentanyl.

Many people get hooked while taking opioids prescribed for injuries or other short-term pain and move on to cheaper, more accessible illicit drugs like heroin.

Krebs said the strongest evidence from other studies shows that physical therapy, exercise or rehabilitation therapy works best for chronic pain. And she said noted that there are a variety of nonopioid drugs to try if one type doesn’t work.

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U.S. government guidelines in 2016 said opioids are not the preferred treatment for chronic pain, and they recommend non-drug treatment or nonopioid painkillers instead.

Opioids should only be used if other methods don’t work for chronic pain, the guidelines recommend. Prescribing rates have declined slightly in recent years although they are still much higher than two decades ago.

The study involved 234 patients from Minneapolis-area VA clinics who were assigned to use generic versions of opioids or nonopioids for a year. Follow-up ended in 2016.

“This is a very important study,” said Dr. David Reuben, geriatrics chief at UCLA’s medical school. “It will likely change the approach to managing long-term back, hip and knee pain.”

He noted one limitation — most study participants were men, but Krebs said the results in women studied were similar.

The study’s opioid patients started on relatively low daily doses of morphine, oxycodone or generic Vicodin. They switched to higher doses if needed or to long-acting opioids or fentanyl patches. The nonopioid group started on acetaminophen, ibuprofen or similar anti-inflammatory drugs. They also could switch to higher doses or prescription nonopioid pain pills. Few in either group used the strongest medicines.

Patients reported changes in function or pain on questionnaires. Function scores improved in each group by about two points on an 11-point scale, where higher scores meant worse function. Both groups started out with average pain and function scores of about 5.5 points.

Pain intensity dropped about two points in the nonopioid group and slightly less in the opioid patients.

Other research has shown that overthe-counter medicines can also work as well as opioids at treating short-term pain, including from broken bones, kidney stones or dental work.

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Horoscope Week of March 4 to 10, 2018 ARIES

This week will be an excellent time for you to apply for a loan or even renegotiate your mortgage. You’ll find a solution to your financial problems that won’t force you to tighten your belt excessively.

TAURUS

At work, you’ll find yourself with a record number of clients to deal with, and you’ll be signing contracts like crazy all week. If you’re single, you might just meet your match during an evening out with friends.

GEMINI

At home as well as at work, take the time to think about your plans for the future. If you have to sign a contract this week, be sure to negotiate the terms in a way that serves you well, and double-check the fine print, just in case.

CANCER

Moving day is something you should plan for well in advance. This week is the right time to start figuring out the renovation work your future residence needs. Becoming a homeowner will bring you great pride.

LEO

Your health is becoming more important to you. You’ll start a new diet that will change your life.

You will be very proud of your own perseverance.

VIRGO

You’ll be surrounded by critics all week, leaving you no other choice but to build yourself a solid supply of arguments to defend yourself against the naysayers. What you have to say will be heard by many.

LIBRA

You’ll receive a sum of money that you had nearly forgotten about, such as an insurance payout. On the dating scene you’ll be extremely popular, especially with the opposite sex.

SCORPIO

It’s important to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision, especially when it comes to money.

Stay on your guard; someone might try to convince you to make a big purchase hastily.

SAGITTARIUS

This week will be full of questions for you. At work, you’re starting to feel like you’ve peaked. Someone might try to sabotage your plans. If you look hard enough, you’ll find answers before the week’s end.

CAPRICORN

You’ll be busy cleaning things up at home and at work. You’ll need your surroundings to be impeccable before you can truly find peace.

A loved one will be of precious help.

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If you’re still searching for your dream career, this week should bring you the illumination you need to take on a new challenge. A wind of change will bring abundance to your life.

PISCES

You’re becoming more and more interested in taking a class. It might be one with a spiritual aspect. You may find yourself spontaneously organizing a trip or a pilgrimage.

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n n n ORDINANCE NO. 18-03 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES, REGULATIONS, CHARGES AND FEES FOR THE USE AND SERVICES OF THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF THE NORTH PARK PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the North Park Public Water District, Winnebago County, Illinois, as follows: Section 1. That there shall be and there are hereby established Rules and Regulations for services supplied by the water works system of the North Park Public Water District, Winnebago County, Illinois, as follows: A. PERFORMANCE BOND Contractors/developers shall provide a performance bond in favor of the North Park Public Water District in an amount equal to the Engineer’s Cost Estimate shown in Schedule A of the IEPA Construction Permit Application. This bond shall guarantee completion of all proposed facilities shown on development plans and permit applications. The bond shall cover the period of 48 months as set forth in the IEPA Construction Permit. Should the proposed facilities not be completed within a 42 month period, the District reserves the right to complete the project and collect on contractor’s/developer’s bond. Alternative bonding methods (i.e. other agency bonds covering water facilities, etc.) may be accepted at the discretion of the District.

Every bond provided for in this Section shall have as security thereon one Surety Company qualified to do business in the State of Illinois and acceptable to the District.

B. MAINTENANCE BOND Upon completion of proposed improvements, contractors/ developers shall provide a maintenance bond in favor of the North Park Public Water District in an amount equal to ten (10) percent of the final contract price. This bond shall guarantee performance by the contractor/developer under Guarantee Warranty requirements detailed in the District’s Standard Specifications on file with the IEPA. This bond shall be furnished upon the District’s final acceptance and prior to submission of the IEPA Operating Permit Application, and shall remain in effect for a period of one (1) year thereafter. Alternative bonding methods (i.e. other agency bonds covering water facilities, etc.) may be accepted at the discretion of the District. Every bond provided for in this Section shall have as security thereon one Surety Company qualified to do business in the State of Illinois and acceptable to the District.

Section 2. That there shall be and there are hereby established charges and fees for the use of and for the service supplied by the waterworks system of the North Park Public Water District, Winnebago County, Illinois, as follows: A. CONNECTION FEES $350.00 each 1. New Service Permit Deposit Shall be assessed for all new water service installations to ensure the integrity of the water service line during the construction process.

Once landscaping is complete and final inspection is passed, the District shall refund this deposit in its entirety, unless additional cost has been incurred by the District to address any deficiencies*. *Note: It is the District’s intent to have all new service installations completed and approved within six months of the substantial completion of the building. In the event the permitee fails to pass final

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

T-Shirts and Other Apparel for the Rockford Park District.

Bids will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 (Purchasing Dept (815) 969-4062).

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

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

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inspection within this given time, the District reserves the right to make any and all corrections and retain this deposit.

2. Permit Fee $150.00 each The fee shall be payable upon issuance of the required Water Connection Permit and shall cover the initial installation inspection of the service connection. All connections shall remain open for inspection.

Failure to keep the connection open for inspection may result in the District requiring re-excavation of the service connection at the plumber’s expense.

3. System Development Charge a. Single family residential lot and condominium unit (individually metered): $1,400.00 for each single family lot and each residential unit. b. Apartments (served by a single meter), including modular (mobile) home developments: $2,500.00 for each building service of less than 2-inch. $500.00 for each apartment unit or distinct premises. $3,000.00 for each building service of 2 through 3 -inch. $500.00 for each apartment unit or distinct premises. $3,500.00 for each 4-inch building service. $500.00 for each apartment unit or distinct premises. $6,000.00 for each 6-inch building service. $500.00 for each apartment unit or distinct premises. $7,500.00 for each 8-inch building service. $500.00 for each apartment unit or distinct premises. $9,000.00 for each 10-inch building service. $500.00 for each apartment unit or distinct premises. c. Commercial business/office, motel, manufacturing, or other commercial building (served by a single meter): $2,500.00 for each building service of less than 2-inch. $500.00 for each apartment unit or distinct premises. $3,000.00 for each building service of 2 through 3 -inch. $500.00 for each apartment unit or distinct premises. $3,500.00 for each 4-inch building service. $500.00 for each apartment unit or distinct premises. $6,000.00 for each 6-inch building service. $500.00 for each apartment unit or distinct premises. $7,500.00 for each 8-inch building service. $500.00 for each apartment unit or distinct premises. $9,000.00 for each 10-inch building service. $500.00 for each apartment unit or distinct premises.

The System Development Charge for Apartments (served by a single meter), including modular (mobile) home developments and Commercial business/office, motel, manufacturing, or other commercial building (served by a single meter) shall be based upon the size of the water service or fire service whichever is larger.

The System Developmental Charge shall be paid at the time of Water District approval of new water service construction permit applications (IEPA) or new water service application (NPPWD).

4. Water Stub Fee (if applicable) Single family residential service (plus meter charge) $ 2,500.00 Up to 1” commercial service (plus meter charge) $ 3,000.00 Over 1” commercial service (minimum $3,000.00)Time and Materials** The “Connection Fees” do not include surface restoration costs to utility easements or right-of-way areas. These additional costs, if any, will be the responsibility of the subscriber. “Connection Fees” include a water service line installed to the nearest private property line and

Bid Opening: Wednesday, extension of the East line March 21, 2018, at time 1:00 p.m., of said Lot 109, a distance Webbs Norman Center Purchasing of 10.00 feet to the South Conference Room, 401 South Main right-of-way line of a public Street, Rockford, IL 61101 road designated SamuelBY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary son Road; thence North 8661R TRRT 3/7 88 degrees 13 minutes 56 n n n seconds East along the NOTICE OF SALE South right-of-way line of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN said Samuelson Road, a that on March 28, 2018, Rockford distance of 450.00 feet, School District No. 205, Winthence South 1 degree 44 nebago-Boone Counties, Illinois, minutes 45 seconds East will begin accepting sealed bids parallel with the East line for the public sale of the school of said Lot 109, a distance property legally described below, of 450.00 feet; thence South commonly known as a portion of 88 degrees 13 minutes 56 P.I.N. 16-18-226-002. seconds West parallel with A parcel of land located the South line of said Samin part of the Northeast uelson Road, a distance Quarter of Section 18, of 450.00 feet to the East Township 43 North, Range line of said Lot 109, thence 2 East of the Third PrinciNorth 1 degree 44 minutes pal Meridian, Winnebago 45 seconds West along the County, Illinois, described East line of said Lot 109, as follows: a distance of 440.00 feet Beginning at the Northto the Point of Beginning, east corner of Lot 109 as containing 202,500 square designated upon the Plat of feet, 4.649 acres, more or Maywood Manor Plat No. 8, less, all being situated in the plat which was recorded the County of Winnebago May 15, 2009 as Document and State of Illinois.

No. 200900925458 in the Said sale shall be on the Recorder’s Office of Winfollowing terms: nebago County, Illinois; 1. The minimum price enterthence North 1 degree tained by the Rockford School 44 minutes 45 seconds District is $67,000.00.

West along the Northerly 2. Sealed bids shall be de-

livered to: Rockford Public Schools Attention: Todd Schmidt, Chief Operations Officer, 501 7th Street Rockford, IL 61104 no later than 3:00 p.m. on March 30, 2018 and will be opened on March 30, 2018 at 4:00 p.m., in the Third Floor Board Room at the Rockford Public Schools Administration Building. The highest qualified bid shall be presented to the Board for approval at its April 10, 2018 Board meeting. The Board reserves the right to reject any bid at its sole discretion.

3. The successful bidder shall deposit with the Rockford School District 10% of the successful bid not later than 5:00 P.M. on April 2, 2018, to be applied to the purchase price.

4. The balance of the purchase price shall be payable in cash at the time of closing. The closing shall be within thirty (30) days from the date of Board approval of the successful bid.

5. Rockford School District reserves and retains the right to waive any provision or technicality in the procedure of sale.

6. The parcel is available for inspection.

7. The Board of Education shall not be obligated to convey the property until thirty (30) days

n n n PUBLIC NOTICE The following list of vehicles abandoned and/or unclaimed in the County of Winnebago will be sold at public auction on 03/14/2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greater Rockford Auto Auction, 5937 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, IL. The owners can claim said vehicle at the Greater Rockford Auto Auction by paying the towing, impound and storage fees before 8:30 a.m. the day of the auction.

Only licensed re-builders, used parts dealers or scrap processors may purchase vehicles offered for sale at this auction. In addition, you must register with the Greater Rockford Auto Auction prior to the auction.

Purchasers will be issued a “Certificate of Purchase”. Payment is due at the conclusion of the auction. Only cash or check made payable to the “Greater Rockford Auto Auction” will be accepted.

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does not include the cost of the meter. “Connection Fees” include materials and labor for a maximum service distance of 75 feet. Any service footage greater than the maximum will be subject to time and material charges**. Time and material charges** will also apply for all service installations when the frost depth is greater than 12 inches.

5. Water Meter Charge For all meters (both residential and commercial), the cost of the meter will be based upon the actual cost of the meter or materials and installation labor plus 10%**. *Size determined by Water District The Meter Charges shall be payable upon issuance of the required New Water Service Permit.

6. Recapture Fee (if applicable) Recapture fee will be dictated by the conditions of an intergovernmental agreement whereby a water stub had been installed and paid for by another government entity.

B. WATER MAIN INSPECTION FEES For all new construction projects, developers shall be responsible to reimburse the District for inspection services during the construction of the water system being installed by themselves or their contractor.

In addition, this fee shall also be applicable when contractors are working near the District’s water system and its appurtenances so as to require close inspection of the construction process in order to protect the District’s facilities. The inspection fee will be based upon actual time spent on the project multiplied by the published labor rates (regular time and overtime). The inspection fee will be payable upon completion of the project and prior to an IEPA Water Operating Permit being issued.

C. ENGINEERING REVIEW FEE No construction work of any kind shall be performed on any proposed water main or other Water District improvement without an IEPA construction permit and the expressed permission of the District. The design shall be in accordance with the North Park Public Water District Standard Specifications, the Ten State Standards and the latest edition of the Standard Specification for Sewer and Water main Construction in Illinois.

Such permit shall be based on engineering drawings submitted for review by the District Engineer and as approved by the Water District Board. In order to provide for necessary engineering services, field inspections during construction and administrative expense, applicant submitting preliminary and/or final development plans shall pay to the Water District a fee for the review of the plans by the District Engineer, an amount applicable under the following schedule: 1. An amount equal to $500.00 for all projects whose estimated construction costs is equal to $ 0 - $50,000; 2. When the total of the estimated costs of construction exceed $50,000.00, then a sum equal to $500.00 plus one-half of one percent of the excess of said total of the estimated costs of construction over $50,000.00.

Said estimate of the costs of water main construction shall be submitted to the District Engineer and shall be subject to his approval.

If estimate of the total costs of construction as finally approved by the District Engineer exceeds the estimate originally or previously submitted, then the deficiency, if any, in the amount of the fee for the review of plans as based upon such approved estimates, shall be paid to the Water District prior to the issuance of the aforesaid IEPA construction permit.

The above fee schedule is for the first review only. Subsequent

reviews for noted deficiencies shall include an additional charge of $70.00 per hour, not to exceed $280.00 for each re-submittal. Two weeks should be allowed for first reviews and three working days for subsequent reviews.

Computer modeling of water main sizing is available for the designer at an hourly rate. An estimate of project modeling fees will be provided upon request.

D. OTHER CHARGES Service Charges: Labor – normal hours (one hour minimum) $45.00 per hr.

Labor – after hours/holidays (one hour minimum) $65.00 per hr.

Equipment Charges: Backhoe Time (one hour minimum, plus labor charge) $100.00 per hr.

Track Skid Steer (1 hour minimum) $45.00 per hr.

Mini Excavator (1 hour minimum) $50.00 per hr.

Utility/Pickup Truck Time (1 hour minimum) $20.00 per hr.

Dump Truck Time (1 hour minimum) $25.00 per hr.

Utility Trailer (1 hour minimum) $20.00 per hr.

Portable Equipment (pumps, saws, generator etc.) (1 hr. min.) $10.00 per hr. ** Material or rented equipment charges are calculated at cost or rate plus 10% Miscellaneous Charges: Payment for 12 month history report, per account $5.00 each Returned check (i.e. NSF, Account Closed) $20.00 each Final Reading/Closeout Fee $20.00 each Penalty on statement charges over 30 days on unpaid balances 1.5% per month Penalty on water bills not paid within 20 days of billing 10% Section 3. Additional Fines and Penalties: Any violation of this ordinance not otherwise provided for herein, shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00); and in addition thereto, the District shall not issue permits of any kind within its jurisdiction to the offending party until the said party has complied with the provisions of this ordinance.

Section 4. Applicable legal fees for any required collection proceedings will be added to amounts due.

Section 5. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

Section 6. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this ordinance.

Section 7. This ordinance shall be published within 30 days after its adoption, and shall become effective 10 days after such publication as provided by law.

Adopted this 28th day of February, 2018.

Dale James, Chairman of the Board of Trustees North Park Public Water District ATTEST: John Donahue, Secretary Published: March 7, 2018 Effective: March 1, 2018 8669R TRRT 3/7

after the date of the Board approval of the highest qualified bid.

The Board of Education hereby reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

8. The successful bidder shall complete a statement of intended use on a form provided by the Board of Education, immediately following the completion of the sealed bid process.

9. The Board of Education makes no representations as to zoning matters.

10. The sale is AS IS, WHERE IS, with the property being conveyed pursuant to a warranty deed to be issued by the Board.

There are no warranties other than warranty of title.

8666R TRRT 3/21 n n n INVITATION TO BID GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FOR WATER SITES BID NO.: 218-W-016 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, March 22, 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.

Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 10:00AM, Water Division Training Room, 1111 Cedar Street, Rockford, IL 61102. All interested bidders must attend this meeting.

Any vendors attempting to submit a bid who do not appear on the pre-bid meeting sign-in sheet will be refused.

Bid documents may be ob-

Meeting by Clerk 6. Supervisor’s Annual Financial Statement distributed by Clerk 7. Motion to adjourn 8663R TRRT 3/7 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Cherry Valley Township, in the county of Winnebago, state of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2018 and ending March 31, 2019, will be on file and available for public inspection at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford, 61109 from and after 7 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2018.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford 61109 and that final action on this ordinance may be taken at the public hearing.

Dated March 7, 2018 Wendy Owano Township Clerk 8665R TRRT 3/7 n n n NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Cherry Valley Township Road District, in the county of Winnebago, state of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2018 and ending March 31, 2019, will be on file and available for public inspection at 4875 Blackhawk Rd., Rockford, 61109 from and after 7 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2018.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 4875 Blackhawk

tained 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.

8667R TRRT 3/7 n n n CHERRY VALLEY TOWNSHIP ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Township of Cherry Valley, County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting will take place 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 4875 Blackhawk Road, Rockford 61109.

Agenda and Order of Business 1. Nomination of meeting moderator 2. Election of moderator, swornin by Clerk 3. Annual Town Meeting called to order by moderator 4. Public comment 5. Reading and approval of minutes of 2017 Annual Town

Rd., Rockford 61109 and that final action on this ordinance shall be taken at the public hearing.

Dated March 7, 2018 Wendy Owano Township Clerk 8664R TRRT 3/7 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Library Trustees of the City of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, hereafter “the Library” is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from real estate developers to provide services for planning and delivery of a proposed mixed use site at the 200 block of North Wyman Street in Rockford, Illinois.

A mandatory pre-submittal conference will occur at the RPL Nordlof Center, 118 N Main St, at 2:00 p.m. on April 9, 2018.

Statements of Qualifications must be submitted in the form and to the addresses required in the RFQ by 2:00 p.m. on April 30, 2018.

Statements of Qualifications must conform with specifications outlined in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) available from the Library website, www. rockfordpubliclibrary.org, or at the administrative office of the Library, 214 N Church St. The Board of Library Trustees of the City of Rockford reserves the right to reject any and all Statements of Qualifications in the best interest of the Library.

Dated this 1st day of March, 2018 Bradley M. Englin, Secretary The Board of Library Trustees of The City of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois 8682R TRRT 3/7

March 7, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n ORDINANCE NO. 18-01 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEPOSIT FOR THE USE AND SERVICES OF THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF NORTH PARK PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the North Park Public Water District, Winnebago County, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1. That there shall be and there is hereby established a $50.00 deposit on all existing residential customers who are scheduled for shut off for delinquency for the use of and for the service supplied by the waterworks system of the North Park Public Water District, Winnebago County, Illinois.

SECTION 2. That there shall be and there is hereby established a deposit on (a) all existing commercial customers who are scheduled for shut off for delinquency for the use of and for the service supplied by the waterworks system of the North Park Public Water District, Winnebago County, Illinois or (b) an existing commercial customer that issues two (2) checks sent back to the Water District for non-sufficient funds (NSF). The amount of the deposit shall be the monthly average of the preceding month’s bills, up to twelve (12) months if applicable, for said delinquent account.

SECTION 3. (a) All residential customers and commercial customers who are required to provide a deposit and have established a satisfactory record of payment for a period of eight (8) consecutive quarters from the date of deposit may request a refund of their deposit. (b) Unless previously refunded under the provisions of Section 3, subparagraph (a) of this ordinance, at termination of service the deposit will be refunded upon payment in full of all indebtedness to the North Park Public Water District. In the event of existence of any indebtedness, the deposit will be applied to the liquidation of such indebtedness, and a refund of the balance, if any, will be made.

SECTION 5. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

SECTION 6. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provisions shall not affect any of the other provisions of this ordinance.

SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be published within 30 days after its adoption, and shall become effective 10 days after such publication as provided by law.

Adopted this 28th day of February, 2018 Dale James Chairman of the Board of Trustees North Park Public Water District ATTEST: John Donahue, Secretary Adopted: February 28th, 2018 Published: March 7th, 2018 Effective: March 1st, 2018 8668R TRRT 3/7 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com or Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Dept, Rockford Park District, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4094.

The Rockford Park District is seeking qualified contractors to perform the annual district wide asphalt paving repair and replacement for 2018.

Bids will be opened at the Rockford Park District, Webbs

Norman Center Board Room, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 (Purchasing Dept (815) 969-4062).

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

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

Bid No. 18-2192 – 2018 Asphalt Paving at Various Rockford Park District Locations Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 Bid Opening: Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 8662R TRRT 3/7 n n n INVITATION TO BID 2018 APP DEMOLITION PACKAGE GROUP #1 BID NO.: 318-CD-018 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Friday, March 23, 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 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO CITY OF ROCKFORD, a municipal corporation Plaintiff, vs.

JIMMY L. RICHARDSON, NATALIE M. NITTI-RICHARDSON, BMO FINANCIAL CORPORATION as successor in interest to AMCORE BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

Case No. 2018-CH-29 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Non-Record Claimants and all Unknown Own-

ers, Defendants in the above-entitled cause that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on January 12, 2018 and is now pending.

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

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

3. The name of the titleholder of record is Jimmy Richardson & Natalie Nitti-Richardson 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Part of the East 132 feet of Lots 13 & 14 as designated upon the Plat of Hutchins Subdivision of Lot 16 of B.F. Bank’s Subdivision of part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 21, and part of the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 28, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which first named subdivision is recorded in Book 11 of Plats on page 44 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, described as follows, to wit: Beginning on the East line of said lot 13 at a point 58.41 feet North of the Southeast corner of Lot 13; thence south 89 degrees, 24 feet, and 24 inches West a distance of 132 feet; thence North 00 degrees, 05 feet, 17 inches East a distance of 58.48 feet; thence North 89 degrees, 26 feet, 16 inches East to the East line of said Lot 14; thence South along the East lines of said Lots 14 and 13 a distance of 58.41 feet to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.P.I.N. No. 11-21-372-022 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 422 S. Day Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102 6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Names of Property Owner: Jimmy Richardson & Natalie Nitti-Richardson b. Name of Mortgagee: City of Rockford c. Date of Mortgage: June 13, 2003 d. Date of Recording: June 27, 2003 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 0358433 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL within 30 days of the date of February 21, 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 Assistant City Attorney City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7154 8629R TRRT 3/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF: PETER BARTKUS, Deceased.

NO: 2018 P 65 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of PETER BARTKUS. Letters of Office were issued on February 28, 2018, to BRADLEY BARTKUS as Administrator of the Estate of PETER BARTKUS, deceased, Will Annexed, 2820 Charles Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108. 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 September 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 28, 2018 BRADLEY BARTKUS Administrator of the Estate of PETER BARTKUS, deceased, Will Annexed Attorney Peter A. Savitski ARDC No.: 2463741 838 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103 (815) 963-0370 pas-law@sbcglobal.net 8671R TRRT 3/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Audrey Celeste Keegan CHANGE OF NAME TO: Audrey Celeste Bryant NO. 18 MR 290 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on April 25, 2018 a hearing will be held on a Petition for Change of Name asking the Court to change my present name of Audrey Celeste Keegan to the name of Audrey Celeste Bryant. The hearing will take place at 400 West State Street in Rockford, Illinois, at 10:00 A.M. in Room 426.

DATE: 2-28-2018 /s/ Audrey Keegan, PLAINTIFF 8672R TRRT 3/21 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 MARION FRANCES JOHNSON, Deceased.

Case No. 2018-P-78 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARION FRANCES JOHNSON of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 15, 2018, to CRAIG JOHNSON of Loves Park, Illinois, whose attorney is Timothy J. Leake, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 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 Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.

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

CRAIG JOHNSON, Independent Executor of the Estate of MARION FRANCES JOHNSON, Deceased Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP By: /s/ Timothy J. Leake Timothy J. Leake, one of his attorneys PREPARED BY: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP TIMOTHY J. LEAKE, ARDC #6277868 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, Illinois 61105 Email: tleake@hinshawlaw.com 815-490-4939 Attorneys for Estate 8673R TRRT 3/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: James William Wagner-Aschenbrenner Current Name Case Number 18 MR 296 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: James William Wagner-Aschenbrenner to the new name of: James William Wagner III. The court date will be held: on April 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, 61101, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ By: James Aschenbrenner James William Wagner-Aschenbrenner Current Name 8675R TRRT 3/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BANKUNITED, N.A., a national banking association, Plaintiff, v.

CHRISTIAN LEARN ‘N CARE, LTD., an Illinois corporation; JEAN MARIE McCORMACK; DALE L. McCORMACK; ALL GOD’S CHILDREN, NFP d/b/a ALLEGRO ACADEMY AND LEARNING CENTER, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; KATHLEEN M. HOLLONBECK; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS; and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2018-CH-0000041 NOTICE TO KATHLEEN M. HOLLONBECK FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, KATHLEEN M. HOLLONBECK, Defendant 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 the abovenamed Defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Legal description of the mortgaged real estate and common

address: PART OF LOT FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HAMILTON HILLS SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE S.E. (1/4) OF SEC. 6 AND PART OF THE S.W. (1/4) OF SEC. 5, TWP. 44 N., RGE. 2 E. OF THE 3RD P.M., THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 22 OF PLATS ON PAGE 78 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT FOUR (4), ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-TWO (122.0) FEET SOUTHWESTERLY FROM THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE SIXTY-ONE (61.0) FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALSO, THE NORTHEASTERLY ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-TWO (122.0) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT FOUR IN SAID HAMILTON HILLS SUBDIVISION, THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 6413 Forest Hills Road Rockford, Illinois 61114 PROPERTY CODE: 12-05328-004 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendant, files your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 7th day of April, 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 PREPARED BY: Matthew M. Hevrin (ARDC #6256083) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 PHONE: 815-490-4900 FAX: 815-490-4901 mhevrin@hinshawlaw.com 8676R TRRT 3/21 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: HILENE V. SPIEZER, Deceased.

Case No. 2018 P 83 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death

of HILENE V. SPIEZER, who died on September 30, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on FEBRUARY 27, 2018 to ELIZABETH LAWSON, 3130 Lakeland Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, 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 September 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, 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: March 5, 2018. /s/ Elizabeth Lawson, Executor DOUGLAS R. HENRY - 6229426 BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 962-6611 dhenry@bslbv.com 8677R TRRT 3/21 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Carlos Anthony Perez Gutierrez Current Name Case Number 18 MR 291 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Carlos Anthony Perez Gutierrez to the new name of: Carlos Anthony Hawley.

The court date will be held: on April 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, 61101, in Courtroom # 426. /s/ By: Carlos Perez Carlos Anthony Perez Gutierrez Current Name 8680R TRRT 3/21 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.

CHARLES MYERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

Case No. 2018-CH-155 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Non-Record Claimants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause that the above-entitled Foreclosure action was filed on March 1, 2018 and is now pending.

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

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

3. The name of the titleholder of record is Charles Myers 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Parcel I

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ASSESSORS PLAT BLK 71 PT OF GEORGE HASKELLS 2ND ADDN W 70.58 FT LT 11 & N 80 FT LOT 12 BLOCK 71 P.I.N.: 11-23-107-043 A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 630 N. Court Street, Rockford, Illinois An identification of the Liens sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Charles Myers b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Liens: December 11, 2017, December 13, 2017 d. Date of Recording: January 29, 2018, February 21, 2018 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identifications: 20181002767, 20181004809 Parcel II GEO HASKELLS 2ND ADD ASSRS PLAT BLK 71 W 48 FT OF E 204 FT OF S 80.77 FT LOT 011 BLOCK 071 P.I.N.: 11-23-107-031 A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: VL NEXT TO 630 N COURT, Rockford, Illinois An identification of the Liens sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Charles Myers b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Liens: December 13, 2017 d. Date of Recording: February 21, 2018 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identifications: 20181004808 Parcel III GEO HASKELLS 2ND ADD ASSRS PLAT BLK 71 W 52 FT OF E 256 FT OF S 80.77 FT LOT 011 BLOCK 071 P.I.N.: 11-23-107-030 A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: VL NEXT TO 630 N COURT, Rockford, Illinois An identification of the Liens sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Property Owners: Charles Myers b. Name of Lien Holder: City of Rockford c. Date of Liens: December 13, 2017 d. Date of Recording: February 21, 2018 e. County Where Recorded: Winnebago County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identifications: 20181004807 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, in the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL on or before the 15th day of April, 2018 default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure.

Circuit Clerk Matthew D. Flores – ARDC #6323902 City of Rockford Department of Law 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 348-7395 8681R TRRT 3/21

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The Rock River Times. March 7, 2018

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.EVELYN BALLARD, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000784 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 15, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 2, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FOUR (174) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SCARSDALE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 29, T 44 N, R 2 E, OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 18 OF PLATS ON PAGES 26 AND 27 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1113 LEXINGTON WAY, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-29-376015 (173C269).

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 14-17-13992.

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. 14-17-13992 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000784 TJSC#: 38-1663 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.

I3078726 P8630R TRRT 3/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.VICKIANN KALNINS, et al Defendant 2017 -CH- 0000733 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 15, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 2, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MEADOWS OF SPRINGBROOK NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 35 OF PLATS ON PAGE 292 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OFWINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7422 CURRYTAIL CLOSE, ROCKFORD, IL 61114 Property Index No. 12-11-127004-0000.

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 14-17-14327.

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. 14-17-14327 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000733 TJSC#: 38-1676 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.

I3078598 P8631R TRRT 3/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

RICHARD D. FRANCIS AKA RICK D. FRANCIS; BARBARA J. PENTICOFF AKA BARBARA J. FRANCIS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT;

KEYSTONE MARKETING, LTD FKA MUTUAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; CHRISTINA F. VARGAS AKA CHRISTINA F. BERGESON JOSE LUIS VARGAS-GONZALEZ; Defendants, 17 CH 274 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 5, 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 Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of Bacevich and Buksaitis Subdivision, the plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 13 of Plats on page 21 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois..

P.I.N. 11-27-330-014.

Commonly known as 724 Linden Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102.

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

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

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

17-006625 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077995 P8632R TRRT 3/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL L. ERICKSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 215 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 5, 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 43 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF NORTH SHORE ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND A REPLAT OF LOT 7, RIVER POINT, PLAT NO. 1, THE PLAT OF WHICH FIRST IS NAMED SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK

40 OF PLATS ON PAGE 184B IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 136 NORTHWAY PARK ROAD, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115.

P.I.N. 07-25-252-017.

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

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

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580.

16-17185 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077996 P8633R TRRT 3/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

SILVIA M. PIKE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; STATE OF ILLINOIS-ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; Defendants, 17 CH 491 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 5, 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 SOUTH FIFTEEN (15.0) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT EIGHTEEN (18) AND THE NORTH THIRTY (30.0) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT SEVENTEEN (17) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CHAS. H. KNAPP`S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS ON PAGE 29 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE NORTH AND SOUTH LINES OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE LINE BETWEEN SAID LOTS SEVENTEEN (17) & EIGHTEEN (18); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 528 Washington Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-25-276-008.

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 Ms. Nicole Fox at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307.

(248) 853-4400 ext 1200. 107295 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077987 P8634R TRRT 3/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A. Plaintiff, -v.ALAN C. FAGERSTROM A/K/A ALAN C. FAGERSOTROM, et al Defendant 12CH 01951 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 5, 2015, 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-EIGHT (38) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO 2 OF RIVER CREST SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 208 IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 11908 WAIDI DRIVE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-07429-030.

The real estate is improved with a red brick one story single family home with a two car attached 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.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff

makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

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

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

For information: 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 251789.

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. 251789 Case Number: 12 CH 01951 TJSC#: 38-1556 I3078175 P8635R TRRT 3/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: RALPH L. KRIST, Deceased.

2018 P 43 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RALPH KRIST. Letters of Office were issued on February 14, 2018 to DEBORAH B. KRIST, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is Danielle Burza-Smith, Crosby Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims agaist the estate may be filed on or before August 28, 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, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative,

or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Danielle Burza-Smith Danielle Burza-Smith Attorney for Administrator Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Danielle Burza-Smith 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 8641R TRRT 3/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Krystyna Stephen Pysmenna Current Name Case Number 2018 MR 261 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Krystyna Stephen Pysmenna to the new name of: Christina Annette Ruud.

The court date will be held: on April 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at 401 West State Street, Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, 61101, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ By: Krystyna Stephen Pysmenna Krystyna Stephen Pysmenna Current Name 8642R TRRT 3/14 n n n Family Manufactured Home Communities, L.L.C. 1418 Sandy Hollow Road Rockford, IL 61109 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 9th, 2018 at 10.00 A.M. an auction will be held at Family Manufactured Home Communities L.L.C. 1418 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, IL 61109 to sell the following article to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois against such article for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such article at the request of fallowing designated persons, unless such article is redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. For further information regarding this matter, please call Suren Soneji at (630)624-4624.

Names of the persons: Edwards, Mark; Clarke, Jason Description of article: 1968 Cambridge Serial # 601820 Amount of lien: $1103.00 8644R TRRT 3/7 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a credit repair service business in said County and State under the name of New Nations Financial Solutions at the following post office addresses: 1827 Eastmoreland Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Anissa Y. Christopher SIGNED: Anissa Y. Christopher 2/16/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8619R TRRT 3/7

March 7, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATED BANK NA Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY L. PATTON A/K/A JEFF L. PATTON, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000597 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 April 9, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE WESTERLY THIRTY-THREE AND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSANDTHS (33.335) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT ELEVEN (11) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CURTIS SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 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 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; EXCEPTING THE NORTH FOUR (4) FEET IN WIDTH THEREOF. ALSO THE EASTERLY SIXTEEN AND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSANDS (16.665) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT ELEVEN (11) AND THE WESTERLY SIXTEEN AND SIXTY-SEVEN HUNDREDTHS (16.67) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT TEN (10) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CURTIS SUBDIVISION; BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 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 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THE EASTERLY AND WESTERLY LINES OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH THE LINE DIVIDING SAID LOTS; EXCEPTING THE NORTHERLY FOUR (4) FEET THEREOF; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 610 15TH AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-35-128023 (215B014A).

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 14-17-10484.

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. 14-17-10484 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000597 TJSC#: 38-29 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.

I3076413 P8636R TRRT 3/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A., CAL RICHERT A/K/A CAL W. RICHERT, THERESA RICHERT A/K/A THERESA C. RICHERT Defendant 14 CH 1081 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 12, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 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 TEN (10) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE REPLAT OF ROLLING GREEN, A RESIDENTIAL PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH REPLAT IS RECORDED 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 3439 BROADWAY, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-31226-010.

The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, one unit home, two car a detached garage.

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

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 250864.

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. 250864 Case Number: 14 CH 1081 TJSC#: 38-547 I3075630 P8637R TRRT 3/14 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.DAVID T. CLOUSER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000693 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 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: PART OF LOT FIFTEEN (15) IN BLOCK THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF S.M. CHURCH’S FOURTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS ON PAGE 37 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT FIFTEEN (15); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT FIFTEEN (15) TO A POINT 56 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER AT SAID LOT FIFTEEN (15); THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT FIFTEEN (15) TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT FIFTEEN (15); THENCE SOUTH, ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1507 GREEN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-22302-018.

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 14-17-11959.

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. 14-17-11959 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000693 TJSC#: 37-11092 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.

I3075745 P8638R TRRT 3/14 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, VS. LINDA L. CLARK, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OR LEGATEES OF STEVEN C. CLARK, DECEASED, CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF STEVEN C. CLARK, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2016 CH 1000 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by

the said Court on the 20th day of December, 2017 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 22nd day of March, 2018 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: The East Half (1/2) of Lot Fourteen (14) as designated upon the Plat of Brown’s Park View Farms, Being a subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 6, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 20 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: 922 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park, Illinois 61111.

Property Code: 150D 598 P.I.N. Number: 12-06-401-030 The property is commonly known as 922 E. Riverside Blvd.

Loves Park, Illinois 61111 and is improved with a residential property.

Judgment was taken in the amount of $93,577.53 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford.

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

Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 24 hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Attorney Timothy F. Horning Meyer and Horning P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue

Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 8643R TRRT 3/14 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 JOHN J. MITCHELL, Deceased.

Case No. 2018-P-70 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of John J. Mitchell of Rockford, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 8, 2018, to Rev. Msgr.

Arquimedes Vallejo of Aurora, IL, whose attorney is Timothy J. Leake, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 28, 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 Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Probate Division, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representatives, or both.

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

Rev. Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo, Independent Executor of the Estate of John J. Mitchell, Deceased By: Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP By: /s/ Timothy J. Leake Timothy J. Leake, his attorney PREPARED BY: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP TIMOTHY J. LEAKE, ARDC #6277868 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, Illinois 61105 Email: tleake@hinshawlaw.com 815-490-4939 Attorneys for Estate 8645R TRRT 3/14 n n n PUBLIC NOTICE Adopt an Assumed Corporate Name Public Notice is hereby given that on February 1, 2018 an application was filed in the office of the Secretary of State, concerning the business known as JESUS GONZALEZ INC. in the State of ILLINOIS. Date Incorporated or Date Authorized to Transact Business in Illinois (if a foreign corporation): JANUARY 15, 2016.

Corporation intends to adopt and to use the assumed corporate name of: MANNY AUTO REPAIR SERVICES. The right to use the assumed corporate name shall be effective from the date this application is filed by the Secretary of State until JANUARY 1, 2020, the first day of the corporation’s anniversary month in the next year evenly divisible by five. The undersigned corporation has caused this statement to be signed by a duly authorized office who affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated herein are true and correct.

Dated: JANUARY 20, 2018 Exact name of the Corporation: JESUS GONZALEZ INC /s/ Jesus Gonzalez JESUS GONZALEZ - PRESIDENT 8646R TRRT 3/14 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS,

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COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a mobile D.J. and social club business in said County and State under the name of Underground Productions Mobile D.J. and Social Club at the following post office addresses: 1132 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Trista D. Williams, 779-210-9330 SIGNED: Trista D. Williams 2/26/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8650R TRRT 3/14 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 salon business in said County and State under the name of Studio K at the following post office addresses: 1393 S. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kayla Syracuse SIGNED: Kayla Syracuse 2/22/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8651R TRRT 3/14 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 Property Management business in said County and State under the name of Altamore Properties & Storage at the following post office addresses: 6790 Thomas Parkway, Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Linda A. Altamore SIGNED: Linda A. Altamore 2/22/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8652R TRRT 3/14 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 Intended to conduct video games for children & teens business in said County and State under the name of 815 Gamers at the following post office addresses: 1115 Scottswood Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marcie Holliman SIGNED: Marcie Holliman 2/26/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 26th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8649R TRRT 3/14

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n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.JESSE W NORWOOD Defendant 2017CH 000620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 15, 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 FORTY-THREE (43) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 2 OF FOREST RIDGE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 191A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5350 MILEHIGH DRIVE, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 Property Index No. 08-28178-028.

The real estate is improved with a tan brick, one story single family home with an attached two car garage.

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

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 261923.

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. 261923 Case Number: 2017 CH 000620 TJSC#: 38-1381 I3077565 P8604R TRRT 3/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS MEMBERS ALLIANCE CREDIT UNION; Plaintiff, vs.

MATTHEW KINCAIDE AKA MATTHEW J. KINCAIDE; SAMANTHA COOPER AKA SAMANTHA D. COOPER; TENANTS AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 872 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 29, 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: LOTS TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE (259) AND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY (260) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF FACTORY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS ON PAGE 9 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2829 Cannon Street, Rockford, IL 61109.

P.I.N. 15-01-178-019 & 1501-178-020.

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

funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Elisa J. Whitman at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, Illinois 61114. (815) 316-8540.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077221 P8605R TRRT 3/7 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-0000852 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 19, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS TOWIT: THE SOUTHERLY SIXTY-SIX (66) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOTS TWELVE (12) AND THIRTEEN (13) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WOODRUFF’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PREMISES BEING PARALLEL WITH AND SIXTY-SIX (66) FEET NORTHERLY FROM THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOTS. Commonly known as 1027 8TH ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-26432-016.

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 MORT-

GAGOR (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 14-17-15060.

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. 14-17-15060 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000852 TJSC#: 38-1332 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.

I3077456 P8606R TRRT 3/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.VERA BOCHERT, et al Defendant 17 CH 207 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 21, 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 EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF HALSTED PARK SECOND SUBDIVISION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION ELEVEN IN TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS, PAGE 179 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1405 DEBORAH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11203-011.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to

The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 261111.

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. 261111 Case Number: 17 CH 207 TJSC#: 38-1248 I3077039 P8607R TRRT 3/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.CHUREIA INGRAM, et al Defendant 15 CH 01093 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial

Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 5, 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 FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE (555) AND THE NORTH ONE-HALF (1/2) OF LOT FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX (556) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE REPLAT OF PART OF WASHINGTON PARK SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH REPLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 13 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 714 TRENTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-20456-043.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our

building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-19165.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-19165 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 01093 TJSC#: 37-10443 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.

I3076795 P8608R TRRT 3/7 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.BILL CHANEY, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000490 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 April 5, 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 FIVE (5) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SOUTH HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION BEING A PART OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2)OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 126 S. CHICAGO AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25-204009 (205A206).

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-01587.

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. 14-17-01587 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000490 TJSC#: 38-93 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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March 7, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.DOROTHY REDDIC, et al Defendant 16 CH 00902 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 6, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF E.H. POTTER’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, THE PLAT OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF DEED ON PAGE 458 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1335 4TH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25-153008 (205B718).

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 14-16-14114.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-14114 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00902 TJSC#: 38-430 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.

I3076412 P8610R TRRT 3/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, v.

GIDGET M. ROSS, individually and as ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF EARL R. RICHARDS, III, and as mother and next friend to Samuel A. Richards and Ally M. Richards, both minors and heirs of Earl R. Richards, III, Zachary Richards, Earl R. Richards, IV, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EARL R. RICHARDS, III, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2018 CH 96 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE To: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EARL R. RICHARDS, III, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Heirs of Earl R. Richards, III, 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: Lot Eighty-six (86) as designated upon Plat No. 2 of Dixon’s and Nieman’s Westvale, being a Subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 34, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 38 of Plats on Page 46A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois. commonly known as: 1629 Highridge Road, Rockford, IL 61108 P.I.N.: 12-34-201-016 Title Holder of Record: THE ESTATE OF EARL R. RICHARDS, III, deceased Identification of Mortgage: Payment and Release of Mortgage from Earl R. Richards III,

unmarried man to Alpine Bank & Trust Co. dated October 16, 2015 and recorded October 23, 2015 as Document No. 20151033108 to secure $153,250.00.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said defendants, “Unknown Heirs of Earl R. Richards, III”, “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 23, 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 14, 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 8616R TRRT 3/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RAE ANN JONES, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2018 P 63 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of RAE ANN JONES on December 21, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on February 2, 2018 to DAWN M. DUTENHAFER 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 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: 2/14/18 DAWN M. DUTENHAFER, EXECUTOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 8617R TRRT 3/7 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact an agency as a licensed insurance producer, collecting fees business in said County and State under the name of Freevipquote Insurance Agency at the following post office addresses: 2750 Ware Rd., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Oscar G. Castillo SIGNED: Oscar G. Castillo 2/27/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th

day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8655R TRRT 3/14 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 skin care business in said County and State under the name of Simply Skin by Amy Beth at the following post office addresses: 428 N. Cottage St., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Amy Stien SIGNED: Amy Stien 2/27/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8656R TRRT 3/14 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 Entertainment Promotions Company business in said County and State under the name of All Star Entertainment at the following post office addresses: 149 Winona Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: John Gunn; Treighton M. Cheney; Matthew S. Cloyd SIGNED: John Gunn 2/20/18 SIGNED: Treighton M. Cheney 2/20/18 SIGNED: Matthew S. Cloyd 2/20/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8657R TRRT 3/14 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.

ELIZABETH ANN METZLER, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2018 CH 111 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE To: UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for foreclosure of a mortgage and other relief on the following described property in which you have or claim an interest: Part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 13, Township 45 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the point of intersection of a line 646 feet North of and parallel with the South line of said section, with a line 515 West of and parallel with the West line of Park Street as designated upon the Plat of Latham, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 86 of Deeds on page 133

in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; thence South, 89 degrees, 58 minutes, 05 seconds West, parallel with the South line of said Section, 359.32 feet to the center line of the River Road running Northeasterly and Southwesterly through said Quarter (1/4) section; thence North, 19 degrees, 28 minutes, 25 seconds, East, along the center line of said road, 132.55 feet to the Southwesterly corner of premises conveyed by Paul D. Fridly and wife to Sven A. Carlson and wife by Warranty Deed dated June 22, 1950 and recorded in Book 707 of Recorder’s Records, page 490 in said Recorder’s Office; thence South, 89 degrees, 25 minutes, 37 seconds East along the South line of said premises so conveyed to said Carlson, 314.86 feet; thence South 0 degrees, 08 minutes, 01 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Park Street, 121.62 feet to the place of beginning, situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois. commonly known as: 7635 Old River Road, Rockford, IL 61103 P.I.N. Number: 07-13-452-001 Title Holder of Record: ELIZABETH ANN METZLER Identification of Mortgage: Payment and Release of Mortgage from Elizabeth Ann Metzler, unmarried individual, to Alpine Bank of Illinois dated January 31, 2007 and recorded February 5, 2007 as Document No. 0706818 to secure $108,000.00.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said defendants, “Unknown Owners” and “Non-Record Claimants” file your answer in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, on or before APRIL 9, 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 27, 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 8658R TRRT 3/14 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 Residential roofing & siding sub contractor also doing property preservation business in said County and State under the name of J. Knight Restoration at the following post office addresses: 1714 Jennie Drive, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joshua Wayne Carlson-Beilfuss SIGNED: Joshua Wayne Carlson-Beilfuss 2/16/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8621R TRRT 3/7 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO

This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Graphic Design business in said County and State under the name of Graphic

By Design at the following post office addresses: 7042 Golden Eagle Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jason M. Mallo SIGNED: Jason M. Mallo 2/14/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 14th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Bowman, DEPUTY 8622R TRRT 3/7 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact an automotive repair business in said County and State under the name of Vettore’s Auto Care Center at the following post office addresses: 8333 N. 2nd St., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michael S. Vettore; MSV Automotive, Inc. SIGNED: Michael S. Vettore 2/6/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Chester R. Chostner, Jr, Notary Public My Commission Expires 11/17/19 8623R TRRT 3/7 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a landscape and yard maintenance business in said County and State under the name of Three Cedars Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 3945 Toulon Dr., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Valerie Medrano; Rogaciano Medrano; Michael Medrano SIGNED: Valerie Medrano 2/3/18 SIGNED: Rogaciano Medrano 2/3/18 SIGNED: Michael Medrano 2/3/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of February, A.D. 2018.

Jennifer K. Arndt, Notary Public My Commission Expires 06/15/21 8624R TRRT 3/7 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Flower Studio business in said County and State under the name of Vase of Dulcet at the following post office addresses: 3416 Louise St., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Carol Nabors SIGNED: Carol Nabors 2/20/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 20th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 8627R TRRT 3/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO JAMIE L. CAINAN, Plaintiff, vs.

BRADFORD L. SIVERLY, Defendant.

Case No.: 17 D 798 NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN YOU, BRADFORD SIVERLY, Defendant in the above-entitled action, that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been commenced in the circuit court of Winnebago County by the Plaintiff therein, against you, praying for a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage and other relief; that proper procedures according to law have been taken and said suit is still pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, BRADFORD SIVERLY, file your answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois held in the courthouse in the City of Rockford, County of Winnebago, State of Illinois, on or before the 16th day of April, 2018, default may be entered against you after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

Prepared by: /s/ Rose A. Willette Rose A. Willette, #6208094 Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. 303 N. Main St. #600 Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 965-2902 8648R TRRT 3/14 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 leadership training and development company business in said County and State under the name of LIA Leadership In Action at the following post office addresses: 7982 Ili Kai Court, Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Karen A. Gregory SIGNED: Karen A. Gregory 2/16/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 16th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Bowman, DEPUTY 8620R TRRT 3/7 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARION DALE KENNEDY, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2018 P 77 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARION DALE KENNEDY. Letters of Office were issued on February 14, 2018 to MELINDA KENNEDY, 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 September 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

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his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: 2/20/18 MELINDA KENNEDY, ADMINISTRATOR ANTHONY A. SAVAIANO #87 Attorney for Estate 535 Loves Park Drive Loves Park, IL 61111 815/654-3060 8628R TRRT 3/7 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Christina Mariana Olorunfemi Current Name Case Number 18 MR 286 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Christina Mariana Olorunfemi to the new name of: Christina Mariana Axelsson.

The court date will be held: on April 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL, Winnebago County, 61101, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ By: Christina Olorunfemi Christina Olorunfemi Current Name 8679R TRRT 3/21 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 Puerto Rican food, sandwiches & rice (Restaurant) Carry Out Only business in said County and State under the name of La Casa Boriqua at the following post office addresses: 5506 N. 2nd St., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jennifer Laureano SIGNED: Jennifer Laureano 3/5/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of March, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8684R TRRT 3/21 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 construction, home finishing business in said County and State under the name of Julio’s Carpenters at the following post office addresses: 3317 Holiday Dr., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Julio Contreras SIGNED: Julio Contreras 3/5/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of March, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8685R TRRT 3/21 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 Credit Repair business in said County and State under the name of Rockford Credit Repair at the following post office addresses: 929 Halsted Rd., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Joshua Beitel SIGNED: Joshua Beitel 2/28/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of February, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8689R TRRT 3/21

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The Rock River Times. March 7, 2018

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

SHERRY K. ZACK, in her capacity as Special Representative for the Estate of LINDA K. LIDBOM; DEREK LIDBOM; NICOLE DOMBROWSKI; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No.: 2017 CH 449 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: 2424 Dresden Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61103.

C. The legal description of the real estate is: Lot One (1) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Subdivision of Lot 1, Block 1, Lot 1, Block 2, Lot 1, Block 3, Sauber’s North View Subdivision of a part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 21 of Plats on page 29 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part deeded to the City of Rockford by Warranty Deed recorded as Document No. 0463609 bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Part of Lot One (1) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Subdivision of Lot One (1), Block One (1), Lot One (1), Block Two (2) and Lot One (1), Block Three (3), Sauber’s North View Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 21 of Plats on Page 29 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot One (1); thence North 00 degrees 03’ 27” West, along the West line of said Lot One (1), 74.27 feet (74.3 feet plat) to the Northwest corner of said Lot One (1); thence North 89 degrees 36’ 03” East, along the North line of said Lot One (1), 16.96 feet; thence South 01 degrees

29’ 43” West, 74.32 feet to a point in the South line of said Lot One (1); thence South 89 degrees 38’ 32” West 14.95 feet to the point of beginning; 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 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom containing approximately 1,208 square feet.

E. The time and place of sale will be March 29, 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 By: Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 8683R TRRT 3/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.LULA M. MCGEE, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000698 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 20, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs. SILVIA M. PIKE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; STATE OF ILLINOIS-ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; Defendants, 17 CH 491 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of

Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE EAST 32 FEET OF LOT 4 AND ALL OF LOT 3 IN BLOCK 2 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MEADOWLEA SUBDIVISION, A RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 79 AND PART OF LOT 75 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RICE AND BAKER SUBDIVISION, BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SAID MEADOWLEA SUBDIVISION BEING RECORDED IN BOOK 19 OF PLATS ON PAGE 189 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3409 SUMMERDALE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-10-353014 (190C-184L).

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.

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act,

765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-18342.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-18342 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000698 TJSC#: 38-897 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.

I3079324 P8659R TRRT 3/21 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL B. MILLER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000700 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 April 19, 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 EIGHTY-THREE (183) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 8 OF PINE MANOR SUBDIVISION, PART OF

Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 5, 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 528 Washington Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-25-276-008.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family res-

THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 20 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as 2815 NORWAY PINE ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-06429-025.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-13604.

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. 14-17-13604 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH0000700 TJSC#: 38-89 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.

I3074992 P8660R TRRT 3/21 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 I sell pocket squares and lapel pins, socks business in said County and State under the name of Pins & Squares at the following post office addresses: 306 N. Oakley Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Efrain Mayorga SIGNED: Efrain Mayorga 3/5/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of March, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8686R TRRT 3/21 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/Muffler shop business in said County and State under the name of Xpert Mufflers & Brakes at the following post office addresses: 1502 S. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Juan E. Gomez; Jose R. Rico SIGNED: Juan E. Gomez 3/5/18

SIGNED: Jose R. Rico 3/5/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 5th day of March, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8687R TRRT 3/21 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 Residential, Commercial Electrical business in said County and State under the name of Degica Electric at the following post office addresses: 2602 17th St., Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Daniel Garcia, 815-217-7616 SIGNED: Daniel Garcia 3/2/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of March, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8688R TRRT 3/21 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 Landscaping, Snow Removal business in said County and State under the name of Pedro at the following post office addresses: 1010 Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Pedro S. Zarinana SIGNED: Pedro S. Zarinana 3/1/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of March, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Bowman, DEPUTY 8690R TRRT 3/21 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 real estate, realtor business in said County and State under the name of Richardson Realty Solutions at the following post office addresses: 5169 Crofton Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: James Richardson SIGNED: James Richardson 3/1/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of March, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 8691R TRRT 3/21 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 Handyman Service/ Contractor business in said County and State under the name of Freddy P’s Handyman Service at the following post office addresses: 3479 Valley Woods Drive, Cherry

Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Frederick G. Pfeiffer II, 508-302-2744 SIGNED: Frederick G. Pfeiffer II 3/2/18 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of March, A.D. 2018.

Tiana J. McCall, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 8692R TRRT 3/21 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: RONALD L. KIEWEL, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2018 P 55 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Ronald L. Kiewel. Letters of Office were issued on February 7, 2018 to Rein Kiewel who is the Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy F. Horning, 3400 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 17, 2018 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

Dated: March 5, 2018 Rein Kiewel Executor of the Estate of Ronald L. Kiewel, Deceased Timothy F. Horning (#973) MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 North Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 636-9300 8693R TRRT 3/21 n n n Machesney Mini Warehouses, Inc. P.O. Box 10227 Loves Park, Illinois 61131 (815) 654-9606 NOTICE OF SALE Machesney Mini Warehouses, Inc. will sell at public auction on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. the following storage units: Unit #183 Dalton Loveland, Unit 12, Cordelia Daniels; Unit 88 Dan Gains, Unit #60 Stacy Moore, Unit #243 Kristie Jones. We reserve the right to cancel the sale of any unit prior to the auction date. Registration from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

11330 N. 2nd St., Machesney Park, IL 61115, (815) 654-9606.

8678R TRRT 3/14

idence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common & Associates, P.C., 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307. interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. 107295 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidI3077987 ders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

P8634R TRRT 3/14 For information call Ms. Nicole Fox at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Potestivo

March 7, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.- JESSE W NORWOOD Defendant 2017CH 000620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 15, 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 5350 MILEHIGH DRIVE, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 Property Index No. 08-28-178-028.

The real estate is improved with a tan brick, one story single family home with an attached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 261923.

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. 261923 Case Number: 2017 CH 000620 TJSC#: 38-1381 I3077565 P8604R TRRT 3/7 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS MEMBERS ALLIANCE CREDIT UNION; Plaintiff, vs. MATTHEW KINCAIDE AKA MATTHEW J. KINCAIDE; SAMANTHA COOPER AKA SAMANTHA D. COOPER; TENANTS AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 872 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 29, 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 2829 Cannon Street, Rockford, IL 61109.

P.I.N. 15-01-178-019 & 15-01-178-020.

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

For information call Ms. Elisa J. Whitman at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, Illinois 61114.

(815) 316-8540.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077221 P8605R TRRT 3/7

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-0000852 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 19, 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 1027 8TH ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-26-432-016.

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 14-17-15060.

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. 14-17-15060 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000852 TJSC#: 38-1332 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.

I3077456 P8606R TRRT 3/7 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.- VERA BOCHERT, et al Defendant 17 CH 207 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 21, 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 1405 DEBORAH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-11-203-011.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 261111.

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. 261111 Case Number: 17 CH 207 TJSC#: 38-1248 I3077039 P8607R TRRT 3/7 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- CHUREIA INGRAM, et al Defendant 15 CH 01093 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 5, 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 714 TRENTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-20-456-043.

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.

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-19165.

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

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BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-19165 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 01093 TJSC#: 37-10443 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.

I3076795 P8608R TRRT 3/7 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.- BILL CHANEY, et al Defendant 17 CH 0000490 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 April 5, 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 126 S. CHICAGO AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25-204-009 (205A206).

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.

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-01587.

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. 14-17-01587 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 0000490 TJSC#: 38-93 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.- EVELYN BALLARD, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000784 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 15, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 2, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1113 LEXINGTON WAY, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-29-376-015 (173C269).

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 14-17-13992.

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. 14-17-13992 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000784 TJSC#: 38-1663 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.

I3078726 P8630R TRRT 3/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.- VICKIANN KALNINS, et al Defendant 2017 -CH- 0000733 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 15, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 2, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7422 CURRYTAIL CLOSE, ROCKFORD, IL 61114 Property Index No. 12-11-127-004-0000.

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 14-17-14327.

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. 14-17-14327 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000733 TJSC#: 38-1676 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.

I3078598 P8631R TRRT 3/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD D. FRANCIS AKA RICK D. FRANCIS; BARBARA J. PENTICOFF AKA BARBARA J. FRANCIS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; KEYSTONE MARKETING, LTD FKA MUTUAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; CHRISTINA F. VARGAS AKA CHRISTINA F. BERGESON JOSE LUIS VARGAS-GONZALEZ; Defendants, 17 CH 274 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 5, 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. 11-27-330-014.

Commonly known as 724 Linden Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102.

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

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

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

(614) 220-5611. 17-006625 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077995 P8632R TRRT 3/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL L. ERICKSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 215 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 5, 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 136 NORTHWAY PARK ROAD, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115.

P.I.N. 07-25-252-017.

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

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

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 16-17185 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077996 P8633R TRRT 3/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A. Plaintiff,

-v.- ALAN C. FAGERSTROM A/K/A ALAN C. FAGERSOTROM, et al Defendant 12CH 01951 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 5, 2015, 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 11908 WAIDI DRIVE, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115 Property Index No. 08-07-429-030.

The real estate is improved with a red brick one story single family home with a two car attached 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.

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

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

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

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

For information: 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 251789.

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. 251789 Case Number: 12 CH 01951 TJSC#: 38-1556 I3078175 P8635R TRRT 3/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATED BANK NA Plaintiff, -v.- JEFFREY L. PATTON A/K/A JEFF L. PATTON, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000597 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 April 9, 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 610 15TH AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-35-128-023 (215B014A).

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 14-17-10484.

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. 14-17-10484 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000597 TJSC#: 38-29 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.

I3076413 P8636R TRRT 3/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, VS. LINDA L. CLARK, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OR LEGATEES OF STEVEN C. CLARK, DECEASED, CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF STEVEN C. CLARK, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2016 CH 1000 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure heretofore entered by the said Court on the 20th day of December, 2017 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 22nd day of March, 2018 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to-wit: Commonly known as: 922 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park, Illinois 61111.

Property Code: 150D 598 P.I.N. Number: 12-06-401-030 The property is commonly known as 922 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park, Illinois 61111 and is improved with a residential property.

Judgment was taken in the amount of $93,577.53 on behalf of Northwest Bank of Rockford. Property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes and is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

Sale terms are cash or certified funds 25% at time of sale and the balance, including the judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300 is due within 24 hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Attorney Timothy F. Horning Meyer and Horning P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 8643R TRRT 3/14

March 7, 2018 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- DOROTHY REDDIC, et al Defendant 16 CH 00902 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 6, 2018, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1335 4TH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-25-153-008 (205B718).

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-14114.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-14114 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00902 TJSC#: 38-430 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.

I3076412 P8610R TRRT 3/7 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A., CAL RICHERT A/K/A CAL W. RICHERT, THERESA RICHERT A/K/A THERESA C. RICHERT Defendant 14 CH 1081 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 12, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 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 3439 BROADWAY, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-31-226-010.

The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, one unit home, two car a detached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 250864.

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. 250864 Case Number: 14 CH 1081 TJSC#: 38-547 I3075630 P8637R TRRT 3/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.- DAVID T. CLOUSER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000693 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 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 1507 GREEN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-22-302-018.

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 14-17-11959.

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. 14-17-11959 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000693 TJSC#: 37-11092 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.

I3075745 P8638R TRRT 3/14 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- MICHAEL B. MILLER, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000700 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 April 19, 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 2815 NORWAY PINE ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-06-429-025.

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.

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-13604.

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. 14-17-13604 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000700 TJSC#: 38-89 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.

I3074992 P8660R TRRT 3/21 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-449, 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: 2424 Dresden Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61103.

2. The time and place of sale will be March 29, 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 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom containing approximately 1,208 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

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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. 8683R TRRT 3/21 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- LULA M. MCGEE, et al Defendant 2017-CH-0000698 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 20, 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 3409 SUMMERDALE AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-10-353-014 (190C-184L).

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.

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-18342.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-18342 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2017 -CH- 0000698 TJSC#: 38-897 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Mr. Green Car

Mr. Green Car goes to Cuba

By Allen Penticoff

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his year, there will be no Mr. Green Car report on the Chicago Auto Show. My wife and I spent the time the show runs in the warm embrace of our nearby Latin neighbors, the island nation of Cuba.

Sorry, but while you were freezing and shoveling, we were walking about this beautiful land in shorts. We did come back to a snowy mess to plow, though.

Our trip to Cuba was with several other folks associated with Rockford Urban Ministries. Stanley Campbell, who was the instigator of this trip, has been to Cuba eight times previously and was very helpful to us first-time visitors there.

We exclusively stayed in inexpensive homestays booked via Airbnb and spent several nights each in Havana, City of Trinidad and the dramatic western valley of Vinales before returning home after 14 days. Not everyone in the group had the same itinerary. We had no government hassles going or returning and visited our U.S. Embassy in Cuba for an enlightening briefing on the first full day in Havana.

With all this getting about in Cuba I had plenty of opportunities to observe how they transport themselves as well as us tourists. Technically we were not “tourists,” we were there on a peopleto-people educational mission. We were certainly educated and met many wonderful welcoming beautiful Cuban people as well as fellow travelers from all over the world. So begins a series of Mr. Green Cars on what I encountered and observed in this “Florida with Mountains.”

First, a little language lesson. Cuba is pronounced ‘koo ba’ not ‘kyoo ba’ like we Midwesterners usually do. All letter “V” are pronounced with a “B” sound, so Havana becomes “Habana” and Vinales “Bin-ya-lays.” Onward.

The journey starts with U.S. flights direct to Havana’s international airport, followed by a half-hour cab ride (yes it can be in an old American classic car) for $25. This ride alone will expose you to

Traffic signals in Cuba feature a countdown clock for red and green lights. Photo, Allen Penticoff such things as horse carts and bicycles sharing the roads and highways with high-speed traffic. All in the dark without lights on. Not until it gets to “can’t see where you’re going” dark do they turn on headlights… and bicycles usually don’t have them at all.

You may notice along the way their traffic light system, which I dare say is better than ours. There is a red and green light, no yellow; however many lights have large colored digital countdown timers. A few busy intersections have a sort of elevated guardhouse they appear to use to manually control the light changes and hand out the occasion violation. The red and green digital countdown usually last 60 seconds with a 3-second yellow count between. The drivers always know exactly how much time they have until the change. Few run a red and most slow and stop in the last few seconds of a green. Then all GO when the light changes. With short cycles, not

much back up occurs or impatience. This is not to imply there is not utter chaos everywhere else.

First, there is an apparent Cuban attitude to stubbornly hold your own ground no matter what. Walking, cycling, ox cart or big bus. You make your own space.

Use your horn a lot. Even some pedicabs have air horns! And they are the worst at not giving a pedestrian a break.

Pedestrians are the lowest on the road rights totem pole – you are expected to make way for everyone else first – unless it is another pedestrian coming at you – then you don’t often yield. This makes every intersection, crosswalk, merge lane and traffic circle a very interesting challenge for drivers or pedestrians. Once you understand this rule, you can easily comply with it. There is not a doubtful ‘will they stop or not’ question as you step off the curb. No, they will not.

Before we move on to more vehicle-related observations, I’ll finish this column

with remarks on walking in Cuba with these points: 1. Cubans usually do not step aside as they approach. Occasionally. Don’t count on it.

2. Sidewalks can be hazardous with large unmarked holes. Rocks. Stoops.

Particularly in Havana. In many places, it is safer to walk in the street at night.

3. Look out for bicycles and electric scooters — both are very stealthy and appear out of nowhere — especially so at night. They are expecting you to stay out of the way.

4. Crossing a street. Look very carefully and run. Expect a horn if you didn’t see them, or if you are slow in getting out of the way. Don’t even think of giving them the finger, bad American.

5. At traffic lights, yield to turning cars. I saw more patience with car drivers than with other lower forms of transport.

They use their turn signals, so if you see they need to turn across your path – it is best to let them do so.

6. Everyone walks on the shady side. If you need to move fast, go to the deserted sunny side.

7. In Trinidad, some sides of the cobbled streets (very cobbly) are smoother than others. Here folks use the sidewalk as much as possible since it is smoother walking, but they are narrow and often have impediments such as stoops/steps in the way. They also drain gray water down the streets that bear dodging puddles.

8. Old Havana has narrow side streets full of pedestrians and yet still motorists.

At the blind intersection of cross streets stop and look both ways carefully, especially for pedi-bikes. Some streets are blocked to traffic with cast iron replica cannons imbedded muzzle down in the street. Neat.

9. Lastly, none of Cuba is handicap friendly. We climbed a lot of stairs. Only modern buildings have safe elevators.

We only saw a few mobility challenged Cubans out and about.

To be continued… R.

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Energy & Enivoronment

Plastics: another source of carbon

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl

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s climate change accelerates advocates of renewable energy and efficiency continue their efforts to get the world to switch their energy consumption away from fossil fuels. Once again effort is being made to reduce the use of plastic in society.

When we were in Iceland to get a closer look at the beginnings of their new hydrogen economy we were surprised by a question raised by the director of a research facility focused on sheep.

He wanted to know how farmers in the United States dispose of the large rolls of plastic they use in their operations.

A few years later we heard a similar comment from the operator of a Rockford landfill concerned about the abundance of plastic bags showing up with household garbage. When we considered securing a load of compost from a recycling facility we were forewarned that there would be tiny bits of plastic in it.

In 2017, a Guardian study revealed that a million plastic bottles a minute are bought in the global marketplace.

Discarded plastic items often end up in landfills while others find their way into rivers and streams and are carried out into the ocean. The plastic slowly break down into smaller pieces and get incorporated into the food chain and are proven harmful to some forms of ocean life.

There are periodic campaigns to ban plastic shopping bags and urge stores to use paper bags. Customers are encouraged bring durable shopping bags with them but only a small percentage of them consistently do. Some communities have enacted policies banning the practice. A few states have enacted laws that prevent communities from banning the use of plastic.

The town we visited in Sweden had a recycling center to which citizens arrived towing small trailers containing waste from their yards and homes to be burned to generate electricity and hot water and to heat homes in the community by sending hot water throughout the city via an underground district heating system.

They actually imported large quantities of waste in plastic bags from neighboring countries to provide needed fuel for the heating system. Operators claimed their system was environmentally sound but a government official representing another community indicated there were occasional odors from it.

Efforts to install such systems in the Illinois and other parts of the country are resisted based on the toxic nature of

some of gases released when the wastes are burned.

The scope of the plastic waste problem is global and substantial. Some communities continue to search for ways to reduce their share of the problem.

An interesting experiment is occurring in the U.K. aimed at a single goal of reducing the use of plastic used to package food and drink. Accepting the fact that these forms of plastic are often contaminated and difficult to recycle, a campaign was developed by A Plastic Planet to give shoppers opportunities to buy food in non plastic packaging.

Shoppers in the Netherlands now can choose from 700 plastic-free products all located in one aisle in a Ekoplaza chain store featuring compostable biomaterials whenever it is necessary. The chain intends to extend the option to all 74 branches within the year. An increasing number of stores selling food and drink in England have abandoned the use of plastic drinking straws and containers.

Some have installed drinking fountains and have ended selling single use plastic bottles. R.

Currants in the backyard

By Grant McCarty Contributor

While raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries are commonly sought out to grow in the backyard, currants are a crop that deserves some space too. Their resilience in soil and sunlight needs make them a viable choice if you want some fruit in the backyard. They are mainly used in jams but some are very good for fresh eating.

Unlike the raspberry canes, the currant is a bush that tends to grow 5 to 6 ft in height. The fruit itself is a cluster of 3-10 berries about half an inch in diameter.

Black currants are high in vitamin C and include some antioxidants. Red currants also contain antioxidants. One currant plant will produce between 3-10 pounds of berries in a given season.

Along with black and red currants,

there is also a white currant. It is mostly colorless and is not as sour as the red currant. Most who grow the red currant consider it too sour to eat raw. If you are considering adding currants to the backyard, think about how you will use them with the level of sweetness dictating its use. You might consider growing two different ones for different uses.

One of the drawbacks with currants is that they can occasionally be a host to White Pine Blister Rust. While it does not hurt the plant, it could impact any nearby pine trees; however, this disease is rarely seen in Illinois.

If you have space in your garden that you want fruit but get partial shade, a currant bush may be a good choice. You also want soils with more clay as this can help keep the soil to stay cooler. The plants should be planted 9-12 feet apart

between rows and 2-4 feet between plants in the same row. Mulching would be a fine option for a currant bush too.

Currants will require pruning and you will remove canes that are more than three years old. Have a plan in place to remember which canes these are and remove them by clipping at the base of the plant.

Suggested varieties of red currants are ‘Red Lake’, ‘Jonkeer Van Tets’, ‘Rovada’ and ‘Cherry’. ‘Consort’, ‘Crusader’, and ‘Ben Sarek’ are black currants. Ordering these now will ensure they can be planted this spring. 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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Farm & Ag

Based on Monsanto research, EPA eased herbicide regulations

By Johnathan Hettinger

Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lessened protections for crops and wildlife habitats after Monsanto supplied research that presented lower estimates of how far the weed killer dicamba can drift, according to a review of federal documents.

In its final report approving the usage of dicamba on soybeans, the agency expressed confidence that dicamba, new versions of which are made by Monsanto and German chemical company BASF, would not leave the field. The registration covered both herbicides, an EPA spokesperson said.

“The EPA expects that exposure will remain confined to the dicamba (DGA) treated field,” the agency wrote in the final registration approving the use of dicamba in November 2016.

However, drift from dicamba damaged more than 3.6 million acres of soybeans in 2017, according to data from Kevin Bradley, a professor at the University of Missouri.

The drift also allegedly damaged oak trees, wildlife habitats and other crops, such as vineyards, across the Midwest and South, according to news reports, environmental groups and complaints filed with state agencies.

Monsanto submitted its research after the U.S. EPA proposed in March 2016 an all-directional buffer zone for dicamba to help protect other crops and wildlife habitats for endangered species. After considering the information, the agency decided to reduce the buffer zone to only a downwind buffer zone, meaning spraying limitations only applied to the downwind edge of a field.

When asked questions by email about Monsanto research on the drift, Monsanto spokeswoman Charla Lord replied in an email: “Thanks for reaching out. You can find information about Monsanto at www. monsanto.com.”

Usage of dicamba increased greatly after the U.S. EPA approved new versions of the herbicide in November 2016. For the first time, it could be sprayed on soybean and cotton seeds genetically engineered to withstand the herbicide. The companies touted their new formulations of dicamba, a traditionally very volatile chemical, as less prone to move off target after application.

An agency spokesperson said it was “standard practice” to provide a proposed regulation to the public for comment and then follow it with a final decision that incorporated new information received during the comment period.

“EPA received new information that

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altered the final decision,” said Robert Daguillard, a spokesman for the agency.

After reports of widespread damage last year, however, the U.S. EPA increased regulations on dicamba in October, naming it a restricted use pesticide and limiting the conditions in which it could be sprayed.

The buffer zone was not changed. Many states have issued additional restrictions.

In its March 2016 registration, the agency proposed a buffer zone to provide protection for “sensitive areas,” which are areas that host species that are protected under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal had a 100-foot all-direction buffer, meaning that applicators could not spray dicamba within 100 feet of the edge of a field. If dicamba is sprayed at higher concentrations, the buffer would be increased to 220 feet.

The agency found that the buffer zone was necessary because of “past experience with other dicamba formulations and associated spray drift incident reporting,” according to the proposed registration.

In the EPA’s final registration, which was published on November 9, 2016, the agency changed the all-directional buffer to a 110-foot downwind buffer, meaning that applicators could not spray dicamba within 110 feet of the downwind edge of the field.

“Monsanto responded to these concerns with an additional submission post-pro-

posal that acknowledged the long-recognized volatility of dicamba acid and described measurements of the volatilization in the different formulations,” the agency’s final registration said.

Between the two registrations, Monsanto submitted studies conducted in Georgia and Texas, which were states that received zero complaints about dicamba in 2017.

Those studies found that drift and volatilization was minimal. Based on those studies, the EPA found “the 110-foot omnidirectional buffer for volatilization is no longer warranted.”

Daguillard, the EPA spokesman, pointed out that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. which regulates pesticides, requires companies to perform safety studies.

“Thus, the pesticide companies, rather than the taxpayers, shoulder the cost of performing the safety studies on pesticides required by EPA,” he said. “EPA, however, has extensive requirements in place to ensure that the data generated by pesticide companies are scientifically sound and provide sufficient information to assess the potential risks of a pesticide.”

He said that EPA scientists rely on more than just these studies, including “other governments, academia, and published scientific literature.”

“EPA maintains a transparent, public

process for assessing potential risks to human health and the environment when evaluating pesticide products,” he said.

However, research conducted in 2017 at the University of Arkansas found that dicamba drifts up to 220 feet, more than double the EPA buffer zone.

Pesticide applicators, the Illinois Department of Agriculture, BASF, Monsanto and the U.S. EPA were all aware of the risks that dicamba posed to sensitive areas that are home to wildlife habitat for endangered species, according to a February 23, 2017, email written by Jean Payne, president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association.

The association includes pesticide applicators and chemical companies.

“Roadside ditches, grass field borders, treelines or shrubs/bushes in field borders, etc. ARE sensitive areas,” Payne wrote, saying she had confirmed that information with Dan Kenney, branch chief of the herbicides division of the U.S. EPA. “He said they had to do this to meet Endangered Species demands (from lawsuits) put upon them with regard to the issuance of these new labels.”

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Voices from the Grave

‘You aren’t dead unless you’re forgotten’

By Kathi Kresol

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nn Bergman and her roommate Rachel had decided to stay at their little apartment on School Street for the evening on Aug. 7, 1962. At least that was the plan before someone knocked on the door.

As soon as Rachel saw who it was, she knew their quiet night at home was over.

Ann’s boyfriend, 32-year-old Octavio Martinez, stood at the door, flashing his great smile. That smile had won 18-yearold Ann over as soon as she saw it a few months ago.

It was obvious to Rachel that Ann was smitten with Chico but she wasn’t sure that he return the affection. Rachel knew he liked Ann, but she also realized that he saw other girls. Ann believed that Chico would marry her and take her to Mexico for their honeymoon. That was what Chico had promised Ann. But for that hot August night, it was dancing that Chico wanted. He and Ann were so good that they won several local dance contests.

Chico mentioned the Town Hall Tavern on West State Street was having a dance contest that August evening. It wasn’t long before Ann had changed for a night on the town. Rachel just shook her head as she watched her beautiful friend dance out the door. She had no way of knowing that it would be the last time she would ever see Ann alive.

Ann and Chico were a big hit at the tavern. They won the first place prize of a pink bottle of champagne. Witnesses would testify later that the happy couple left at 12:50 a.m. on what was now Wednesday, Aug. 8. Chico’s car was parked about a block away from the tavern.

The phone call came in to the Police Department at 1:20 a.m. It was a from a truck driver, John Stannard who spotted a man’s body on a part of Belt Line Road close to the Kishwaukee intersection.

Police arrived within a few minutes to find a bullet ridden body of a man on the side of the road. He had been shot once in the shoulder and twice in the left chest.

The bullets pierced his heart. He had other damage to his body and one of his shoes was scuffed up.

Police quickly identified Chico Martinez and realized that he had been accompanied by a young lady that evening. The frantic search for Ann Bergman began. The police followed the trail left by both Chico and Ann until they could account for their whereabouts except for a seven minute window. It was during this seven minutes that the couple was forced into a vehicle and driven toward the outskirts of town.

Police believed that Chico had panicked

and a struggle took place during which he was shot. They thought that Chico’s foot might have gotten caught when he attempted to jump from the vehicle. The driver stopped the car and the shooter put two more rounds into his body before jumping back into the vehicle to make his getaway.

Police believed that young Ann had been a witness to Chico’s killing. They also guessed that she would not be found alive. It took seven agonizing days for the theory to be proven correct. Ann’s family and friends searched everywhere for her.

They hoped that she had gotten away from the men who had so brutally killed Chico and was hiding somewhere, too afraid to come forward.

The weather on the evening of Aug. 14 was pleasant and Richard Boehm of Byron was taking his five children for a walk down the road by his home. It was 8:15 p.m. when Richard walked along Hwy. 72 on the east side of the river and spotted something in the long grass.

As he walked closer, he was horrified to see a foot sticking up in the long grass.

Unfortunately for the police, the story broke before they had the chance to notify Ann’s family. Her parents and four younger brothers discovered the horrible truth when news anchor Bruce Richardson interrupted the show they were watching on the television with an announcement of the police finding Ann’s body. It was a moment that would haunt both the police and the family for a long time.

The coroner conducted the autopsy under a tent placed over the spot where they found Ann’s body. She had suffered damage to her body including a shattered shoulder. She had been shot once through the heart. Police thought that Ann had died the same night as Chico.

They believed that they had been killed at the same time and for some reason, they loaded Ann back into the car and drove on Kishwaukee Road until they dropped her body in those bushes. The authorities presented this theory to the family in hopes that it gave them some relief that Ann was not terrorized before she was killed. The thought of her riding in that car after witnessing Chico shot and knowing that she was next was too much for the family to bear.

The newspapers ran this story many times over the years. They even offered a $5,000 reward. But the money was never claimed. Police searched for years for a motive to these killings. The only thing they came up with is that perhaps Chico’s playboy ways caused someone to want him dead. Unfortunately, Ann was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

These murders have been cold for a

long time. The mystery of their deaths haunted the entire community. Chico left behind two young children who grew up without their father. Ann’s parents died without ever knowing who killed their beautiful daughter. Her four brothers spoke often of their family motto: “You

aren’t dead unless you are forgotten.” R. Kathi Kresol is a local author and historian who has researched Rockford’s past for over a decade. She offers historical and paranormal tours throughout the year. You can find read more articles and find out about upcoming events at hauntedrockford.com.

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MLB. Spring Training

Crossword

Lester working on bounce throw to bases

By Jay Cohen

AP Sports Writer

MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs ace Jon Lester is trying a new approach when it comes to his biggest weakness.

One bounce at a time.

Lester is working with new third base coach Brian Butterfield on bouncing his throw to the bases when he has to make a play on defense. He got a chance to use the technique during Sunday’s 2-0 loss to Arizona in spring training, and the ball skipped past minor league first baseman Efren Navarro for an error.

Lester has struggled with throwing to bases for years, but the three-time World Series winner remains one of the game’s most effective pitchers. The 34-year-old left-hander is slated to start on opening day on March 29 at Miami.

“It’s just a different thing for him,” Butterfield said Monday. “Throwing a ball to a base for him in a quiet setting is far different than when he’s got to cock his arm in a game setting. You know, that’s understandable, just because pitchers for the most part, it’s probably a little bit more difficult for them to throw to the bases because they’ve made a living out of long arm action.

“Infielders, we try to shorten their backswing when they throw to the bases to become more accurate, so they’re a little bit more in tune throwing to the bases. Outfielders have trouble throwing batting practice when they become coaches

because they’ve had that long arm swing.”

Lester and Butterfield have been working on the bounce throw on the backfields of Chicago’s spring training complex. They also tinkered with the concept while the two were in Boston.

On the play that resulted in the error, Lester knocked down David Peralta’s comebacker in the third inning before bouncing the throw from right in front of the mound. Butterfield said they hadn’t practiced the play from that particular spot.

“We’ve worked the skip pass on the third base side, where there’s a little bit more distance,” he said, “and we’ve also worked it on the first base side, where he can get his body turned around and just short arm stroke, almost like throwing a dart and getting that skip. We’ve also worked the comebacker throwing the ball to second base with a skip.”

Lester also was working with Navarro instead of regular first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

If the concept is successful, it would give manager Joe Maddon more options when it comes to aligning his defense in certain situations. It also would make life easier on Rizzo, third baseman Kris Bryant and catcher Willson Contreras while Lester is on the mound.

“I really don’t even want him to worry about it, I really don’t,” Maddon said.

“They’re handling it. Like I said, that’s what we wanted to do is what he did yesterday.

It’s going to work. It works.”

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Across 1. Out of whack 6. Greek H 9. Goodness gracious!

13. Swahili or Zulu 14. “Was ist ____?”

15. What speakers do 16. Concluded 17. Chain letters 18. “A Doll’s House” playwright 19. ____ Beach 21. Take advantage of an opportunity 23. Spring Break beach alternative 24. Resort island in Indonesia 25. Web robot 28. Tangerine plus grapefruit 30. Canine’s coat 35. “The Three Faces of ____,” pl.

37. Mound 39. Idealized image 40. Polly to Tom Sawyer 41. South Padre Island, ____ 43. Jason’s vessel 44. Intangible storage

46. Jamie Fraser’s tartan 47. Hurries 48. Heavy lifting injury 50. “In your dreams!”

52. ”Where the Boys ____,” movie 53. Perfect houseplant spot 55. Clinton _ _ _ _ Rodham 57. Tough to raise?

61. Like typical Spring Break traveler 65. Desired forecast 66. Sylvester to Tweety 68. Show opposition 69. Smoke detector, e.g.

70. Flying saucer acronym 71. Make laugh 72. Same as island 73. School org.

74. Everyone but clergy Down 1. Tucked in 2. Supernatural life force 3. Indiana Jones 4. Cancel an edit, pl.

5. Logic-based puzzle

6. Icelandic epic 7. Sign of a Spring Break trip 8. Volcano near Nagano 9. Major European river 10. Knife wound 11. Domain 12. Say you didn’t do it 15. In two pieces 20. ____ life 22. In high demand during Spring Break 24. With two axes 25. Top destination 26. Immature ovum 27. Pavarotti, e.g.

29. Potato’s soup mate 31. Wet nurse 32. Shriver or Sharapova 33. Leaf-eating moth 34. ____ tooth 36.

Render speechless 38. Buddies 42. Time on the job 45. Take weapon away 49. Lungful 51. Like medieval European society 54. Reduce

pressure 56. Possible allergic reaction 57. Antioxidant-rich berry 58. Misfortunes 59. ____ Madrid 60. Taxi payment 61. Roofed colonnade 62. Red carpet purse 63. What birds do 64. Three pointer 67. Away from the bow

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NFL. Offseason

Pace must shed free agency hesitancy

By Robert Zeglinski

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e always puts a good front for gathered photographers and reporters. There’s always an ever-present smile on his face. He’s always “fired up” about the direction his Bears are heading, because he’s either an optimist or naive.

But when it comes to legitimately letting wind of where he could be leaning in roster acquisitions, Bears general manager Ryan Pace instead prefers to play it close to the vest.

That fact plays all the more true for Pace in free agency. An area he has struggled to bolster the Bears with. An area he can’t afford to have a letdown once more in the upcoming 2018 market.

Somehow, he still serves to downplay the notion of what this March means for Chicago in terms of appropriate gravitas.

Somehow he still likes to paint himself as risk-averse, as he did to open last week’s Scouting Combine.

“A lot of times guys become free agents for a reason and we’re mindful of that,” said Pace from Indianapolis. “And I think as we continue to build our roster more and more through the draft, maybe we won’t have to supplement as much in free agency. But we have to be mindful of that.

It is risky.”

“We’ve done a good job of structuring the contract where we can get out of some of these. But it’s kind of treacherous waters and we have to be careful as we go through this.”

That structuring Pace is referring to looks at the abhorrent 2017 Bears’ free agent class. A haul of additions featuring sunk costs in Mike Glennon, Quintin Demps, Markus Wheaton, Marcus Cooper, and more. The Bears spent the third-most money in free agency last year at $116 million. Most of that money will go back into their salary cap purse, but an overwhelming majority of it wasn’t spent well.

Six of the top-10 spending teams in 2017 ended up making the playoffs after adding those supplements Pace glosses over.

The Bears, at 5-11, did not of course.

What the 2017 Bears’ free agency period really says is that, up until this point, Pace has been cautionary with deals he hands out to players he hasn’t drafted: to a fault. Even top-tier additions such as Akiem Hicks were bets on upside

Bears’ GM Ryan Pace, second left, takes in this year’s NFL Scouting Combine with his new coaching staff. Photo, @chicagobears with initially low commitments before he played himself into an extension.

Everything Pace does with dotted lines is micro-managed.

If the Bears are going to contend, let alone lift themselves out of four straight years at last place in the NFC North, then that means this approach to free agency

by Pace has to stop.

Because for as much as Pace often espouses about building through the draft and establishing a foundation, the fact remains that any relevant championship contender plays the free agent market like a fiddle. There is too much roster turnover to fully rely on draft classes as to how a team builds itself into relevance. Better yet, there is too much roster turnover in the NFL period to have the Bears continually swing and miss in free agency.

The teams that attack free agency properly like the Patriots, Vikings, and Jaguars – all of which made it to this

year’s Championship Sunday – are those that fill needs and afford money as well as commitments to worthwhile players. They’re not dipping their toes into the pool. They’re not coming in with weaker offers and withdrawing themselves as the slightest hint of a bidding war. They’ve instead done their market research and narrow down their targets as best as possible.

The Bears with Pace, up until now, could only wish for that kind of approach to shopping. The Bears with Pace, have instead window shopped and withdrawn after seeing the price tag while browsing.

Realistically, this year can be different for the embattled general manager.

Pace has his franchise quarterback in Mitchell Trubisky. He has his hand picked hopeful innovator at head coach in Matt Nagy. He has the makings of a potentially elite defense with the returning Vic Fangio. The Bears’ window with Trubisky at his cheapest is still open. It

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just needs a boost.

Trubisky needs weapons. Jacksonville’s Allen Robinson and the Rams’ Sammy Watkins will be available.

Trubisky needs protection up front. An assortment of offensive line options such as the Chiefs’ Zach Fulton will be there for the taking.

Fangio and the defense need continuity. On Tuesday, Pace transition-tagged Kyle Fuller likely setting the table a longterm deal to stay in Chicago: a solid first step of this off-season.

There are no more excuses. Only action. There is no more safekeeping or fear of risk. Pace, for once, must work whatever magic he has to maximize the Bears’ free agency to its fullest. For once, with no fear, he has dive head first into the deep end of the pool. R. Robert is your guy for all things Bears.

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Photo, Rockford Park District

Ice House in finals for new light system DOWNTOWN — The Riverview Ice House is one of five finalists in the running to receive a new LED lighting system.

The American Hockey League and power management company Eaton are holding a nationwide competition of rinks in AHL towns.

Residents can help by simply visiting the Ice House’s page at lightlikethepros. com/vote and voting for the Rockford rink.

Voting runs through March 21. You can come back to vote every 24 hours.

The ultimate winner will receive a brand new LED lighting system for their hometown ice rink.

“Numerous AHL teams have benefitted

from Eaton’s Ephesus LED lighting and control systems in their arenas, so it’s fitting that we are able to provide one deserving community skating rink in an AHL market with the same great lighting that our players and fans experience at many AHL arenas,” said Christos Nikolis, executive vice president, Marketing and Business Development for the AHL. “It’s obvious from the strong support that these 10 rinks got during the initial voting stage that they are all valued members of their communities.”

According to Eaton, lighting is often the second-most-costly part of an ice house’s budget after the cooling systems. LED

lights use about 70 percent less energy than typical lighting systems, which would see a tremendous cost savings in energy bills for the Park District’s rink.

At the start of the 2017-18 AHL season, ice skating rink owners, coaches and even hockey moms and dads in AHL markets across North America nominated their local rinks. After a panel of judges selected 33 rinks to advance to the voting stage, online voting during January narrowed the field to 10 and the vote totals were reset to zero in February to determine the finalists.

The Park District says the 43-year-old Riverview Ice House is “in need of major repairs and upgrades.”

“Adding efficient lighting would be a great enhancement to the facility and help us be more sustainable and also likely save on operational expenses due to non-energy efficient lighting,” said Scott Burfoot, RPD Ice Facilities General Manager, earlier this year.

Riverview Ice House opened in 1975 and is the official off-site practice facility of the Rockford IceHogs and the location Jr. IceHogs Youth Hockey program. R.

Vote for the Riverview Ice House online at lightlikethepros.com/vote thru March 21.