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The ongoing game of political football over Gorman Co.’s plans to turn the ex-Amerock building into a massive downtown hotel and convention space has become the topic du jour for persons suddenly concerned with open government.

The problem for those baying voices is that Amerock is showing us how transparent government processes should work. The latest plan put forth

by Mayor Larry Morrissey was never going breeze through the council, certainly not just weeks before an election. But the powers that be in this situation have done the right thing: sat down, had conversations, searched for middle ground, all with the best intentions for the long-term success of Rockford in mind.

Gary Gorman, at the end of the day, is a developer, and from most perspectives a pretty good one. But that makes him a businessman, and therefore at odds with the ultimate purpose of government in such deals: to protect the interests of the taxpayer. Thankfully, Gorman – far from backing away – has seen fit over the past week-plus to meet with most of our city council members, hearing their concerns and the concerns of their constituents. Government is working.

We should be so lucky to have such functional government at all levels.

The school district faces a strike that will harm our children, a strike driven by a perfectly reasonable notion: the people who watch our kids should be compensated fairly and adequately.

Government has failed us.

More staff cuts are torturing Rock Valley College as the school scrambles to plug budget holes created by the stalemate in Springfield. Government has failed us.

And let’s not even get started on what’s going on in Washington these days; we’ll just skip to the punchline.

But the city government, when it comes to Amerock and now the proposed expansion of the City Market, is doing what good government should: listen to the concerns of its citizens and search for the best solutions that will ultimately see Rockford succeed.

With the Amerock hotel project, government is actually working. We should be so lucky all the time.

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CONTRACT WITH THE COMMUNITY

1. Transform government processes

BY JOHN GUEVARA CONTRIBUTOR

WITH SHANE NICHOLSON MANAGING EDITOR

Last week, we introduced our “Contract with the Community,” a 10 item list of simple reforms and ideas intended to bring about a more open, honest and transparent government. Over the coming weeks, we will explore in-depth each of those 10 items, beginning this week with No. 1, “Transform government processes.”

It is our hope that at the conclusion of this process, your leaders in local and state government will commit to signing this contract with their constituents and strive to uphold its values.

Below is our complete proposed Contract with the Community, but we would love your input.

Email us at contact@rockrivertimes.com with your ideas for how we can better improve this document and, we hope, better improve our government.

1. 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.

2. Transparent budgeting. Budget processes should be well documented and easily accessible. Budget discussions should be comprehensive. Everything should be published openly, well in advance of any vote, for the public to digest.

3. Reasonable tax burden. Taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society. Make sure the burden is not beyond what people can bear.

4. Maximize efficiency. Government should always err on the side of saving tax dollars by improving performance, increasing labor output and automating processes to save labor costs. A better system delivers better service for taxpayers.

5. Grow the local economy. Any initiative to spur economic growth should be well researched, planned, and openly discussed with information readily available to the public throughout the entire process. The public should know of any risks to raise taxes.

6. Safer streets. Understand the needs of the police force and the needs of the community. Tax dollars are not the only answer. Law enforcement must continue to partner with the community (churches, religious institutions, etc; neighborhood associations; community centers; etc.) to identify and mitigate risk factors.

7. End culture of corruption. People trust a government that is open and honest. Pass resolutions opposing nepotism and cronyism. Define positions in local ordinance or state statute and publish the qualifications. Ensure politicians are abiding by all campaign laws and regulations. Publish labor contracts upon approval and make them easily available to the public.

8. Improve student outcomes. Improve graduation rates.

Improve the quality of the graduate. Identify areas where respective public bodies can partner with other public bodies and with the community to improve outcomes.

9. Increase community health. Improved health means better quality lives, with less tax costs and more tax revenues. Identify the areas where the respective public body can partner with other public bodies and with the community to improve outcomes.

10. Adopt best practices when available and blaze new trails where no best practices are found. Sometimes other governments get it right. Mirror what they do well. When there isn’t a model to follow, make your own.

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ransparency in government has been all the rage in the past decade. Organizations audit government websites for transparency. Government executives have appointed special commissions and built websites dedicated to transparency.

Transparency has been and continues to be highly visible in some way shape or form in government. Yet new candidates continue to promise transparency as if it never existed. People continue to clamor for transparency as though the doors of government are made of stone instead of glass.

We don’t need more transparency, which of itself is oxymoronic because being transparent is like being historic. You can either see through something or you can’t. We need to transform the way public bodies operate and share information.

Part of the problem with “transparency” is that it often results in a data dump of information. In many cases, Freedom of Information Act information requests, yield more records than the average person can process in a reasonable amount of time. A recent case saw Atlanta’s mayor comply with a request related to a bribery scandal that has engulfed the city government. That resulted

in nearly 1.5 million printed pages of documents to be released. From the Columbia Journalism Review: (Mayor Kasim) Reed, who said he made the decision in the name of “transparency,” may well have set some sort of open records record, according to government accountability experts. “It’s the most I can recall,” said Joey Senat, associate professor at the Oklahoma State University School of Media & Strategic Communications and author of a book on open records and other areas of media law, in reference to the sheer number of pages.

“I don’t know of another example” of an American mayor releasing so many documents on paper at the same time, said Alex Howard, deputy director of the Sunlight Foundation, the Washington, DC nonprofit organization devoted to government accountability.

Apart from the magnitude of the release, there are serious questions about why a major American city in the Wikipedia age would forego the digital route in such a case, the same experts noted. “When you don’t release something electronically, when you don’t enable a search, it does have a relationship to accountability and accessibility,” Howard said.

At the press conference, Mayor Reed said the paper release was due to the need for redacting names and other information. Such a step is not necessary for large cities like Atlanta, given current digital capacities, said Howard. “This means they’re not aware of software to make redactions,” he said.

In other cases, FOIA requests are denied because they aren’t specific enough and compliance with the request is considered “burdensome” to the taxpayer funded

Next Week is Sunshine Week, the annual nationwide celebration of access to public information and what it means for you and your community. We will have more coverage and stories about the battle for open and transparent governments in next week’s issue of The Rock River Times.

March 8, 2017 The Rock River Times. entity. The public has no way of knowing what to request, allowing public bodies to avoid the transparency elected o�cials tout each campaign season. In Illinois, our legislators have taken the extra step to insulate themselves from the reach of FOIA and the protection it provides the citizenry. In a report last year, the Associated Press noted that, “Denial letters on behalf of Illinois’ top Democratic and Republican lawmakers said, among other things, that releasing the records could amount to a ‘clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy’ for individuals who contacted lawmakers without expecting their names to appear in the news media.”

Despite the challenges surrounding Freedom of Information Act requests, all public o�cials, elected or appointed, are required by state law to complete electronic FOIA training. They are also required to complete Open Meetings Act training.

Upon completion of the training, public o�cials have the opportunity to download or print a certification. One way to demonstrate accountability to taxpayers would be for each public body to post those completion certificates on their website, in the same way a bar must post its liquor license or a music hall its occupancy limits.

Another problem with transparency initiatives is a lack of context. For example, the City of Rockford’s home page includes a link to RockStat reports with a header which reads, “RockStat a more Accountable Community [sic].”

Clicking on the link o�ers a brief description of what happens at RockStat meetings without o�ering much context to the reader. A citizen has no way of knowing how or why the RockStat meeting helps make Rockford a better place to live.

An even greater di�culty with transparency is poor organization. A person can visit the Amazon website looking to buy a toaster and easily make a purchase within 5 minutes. The same person can visit Winnebago County’s website to try and review a union contract and have to search through 100 pages of a pdf.

Committee meeting minutes are often posted weeks after full board or council votes have been taken. More often than not, taxpayers are stuck observing how their money is being spent through the rearview mirror. They deserve more opportunity to observe through the windshield.

Transparency initiatives are poorly conceived, ine�ciently marketed, often disorganized and largely burdensome to sift through. Government should do better than taking the hay bales from the barn and putting them in the field.

It should be easier for any taxpayer to find a needle. To do that, we don’t need more transparency. We need to transform government.

DuPage County is leading the charge on transforming government through their Accountability, Collaboration and

Transparency (ACT) Initiative. Since 2012, DuPage estimated saving taxpayers $100 million by eliminating the Fairview Fire Protection District; the DuPage Fair and Exposition Authority; the Timberlake Estates Sanitary District; and, most recently, the Century Hill Street Lighting District. Converting the DuPage Water Commission to a self-sustaining utility and eliminating the quarter-cent sales tax used to fund it has ostensibly accounted for a third of the savings, $36 million.

Edgar County Watchdogs challenges the elimination of the Fairview Fire Protection District as a savings to taxpayers. After the district was eliminated and the fire protection service was contracted to the Downers Grove Fire Department, the 187 homes in the old district were slapped into an Special Service Area (SSA) which increased the homeowners’ property taxes for fire protection by 300 percent. Since 2012, 16 new taxing districts have been created in DuPage, 15 of them SSAs. Winnebago County Board Chairman, Frank Haney, has taken up the mantle of ACT, transforming the Winnebago County’s homepage by adding the logo, and working diligently to implement his own version. “Naturally, ACT is intended to guide discussions about how we do business inside County government,” says Haney. “However, it is also the starting point for conversations related to external board appointments, granting dollars to external organizations, and how we approach working with public and private partners. We will continue to roll-out ACT updates in the coming weeks.” Observing government through the windshield should allow Winnebago County taxpayers ample opportunity to avoid potential pitfalls.

Haney has taken a page from a reform package former county board members presented to the board last fall.

This Thursday, the board will vote to reform how departments submit budget amendments. Budget amendments are a transfer of budgeted tax money from one account to another or a request for more tax money.

According to Finance Committee Chairman Ted Biondo, members will receive the requests no fewer than 10 business days prior to the committee meeting, “instead of at 4 o’clock on the day of the meeting.”

More time to deliberate should mean better decision making from our representatives. It is an excellent first step towards transforming government.

Public o�cials should commit to more than transparency. They should commit to clear and concise transparency. Programs like the ACT Initiative can serve as excellent models for transformation, so long as it is a transformation for the better. Public bodies should be transformed so taxpayers can perceive and comprehend how their money is being spent before it’s spent, not only afterwards.

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CHICAGO – The hole in Illinois’ general funds budget deepened to $9.6 billion in fiscal 2016, an increase of $2.7 billion from the previous year and the biggest deficit in at least 10 years, according to the state’s annual audit released on Tuesday.

As a 20-month impasse over the budget continues between Illinois’ Republican governor and Democrats who control the legislature, the state’s finances are in a freefall.

While the fiscal year that ended on June 30 marked the 15th straight year the state budget ended in the red, the deficit has grown 43 percent just since fiscal 2014.

The fiscal 2016 gap surpassed a $9.1 billion deficit reached in fiscal 2012.

Illinois, the only state to lack a complete budget for two consecutive fiscal years, is operating on court-ordered spending for

healthcare, social services and payroll, as well as ongoing appropriations covering pensions and debt service on bonds. A massive bill package to end the stalemate is on hold in the state Senate.

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza, a Democrat, called Illinois’ finances “abysmal.”

“During Governor (Bruce) Rauner’s first two years in o�ce, our state moved from a budget impasse to a budget crisis,” she said in a statement on Tuesday. “This third year of his administration has the makings of a complete financial meltdown.”

The nation’s fifth-largest state is unable to generate enough cash from its current revenue structure to pay operating expenses on time, Mendoza’s audit letter said. Illinois is also struggling with a $130 billion unfunded pension liability, a $33 billion unfunded liability for state retiree healthcare and an unpaid bill pile currently

at $12 billion.

As a result, Illinois’ credit ratings have been downgraded to the low investment-grade level of triple-B and are the weakest among the 50 states.

Illinois already pays a big penalty in the U.S. municipal bond market, where its so-called credit spread over the market’s benchmark yield scale for AAA-rated 10-year bonds stood at 213 basis points on Tuesday, the widest spread of any state.

According to Illinois’ auditor general, the state’s net position, which takes into account total liabilities like pensions and total assets such as buildings, infrastructure and equipment, deteriorated to a negative $131.6 billion in fiscal 2016 from a negative $125.3 in fiscal 2015.

Illinois had the worst net position of the 38 other states that filed their annual audits by the end of February, the auditor’s o�ce reported.

U of I to end binge drinking tradition CHAMPAIGN – University of Illinois o�cials are working with law enforcement in Champaign-Urbana to end a student tradition of binge drinking on what’s known as “Uno�cial St. Patrick’s Day” after a student’s death this weekend.

T went y-three-year-old Jonathan Morales died over the weekend, becoming the third student to do so in a little more than a decade during “Uno�cial” festivities.

Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup said the cause of Morales’ death appears to be consistent with multiple blunt-force injuries su�ered in a fall from a fourth-floor balcony Friday night. Police

said Morales had been drinking with friends and that the fall is believed to be accidental.

University chancellor Robert Jones said he plans to gather community leaders to help end the tradition before the next observance of “Uno�cial.”

“Going forward, we must find a way to work together as a community to end this event and avoid more senseless tragedy,” he said.

“Uno�cial” is a day many students at the university consider a real holiday, but some community leaders see it as a morethan-two-decade-old excuse for students to get drunk on a day other than March 17,

which historically falls during the school’s spring break.

Even as university officials openly condemn the event that attracts students from across the U.S., public and private sector employees say there’s not much more they can do to dissuade adults of legal drinking age from imbibing when and where they want.

“We’ve tried what seems to be everything; but, we’ll go back and try some more because we can’t just throw our hands up and say, ‘Oh well, we tried,’” said Robin Kaler, a university spokeswoman. “That’s not acceptable.”

–Associated Press

Illinois dentists owed more than $174M by state

House GOP health plan unkind to Illinois: Rauner

Rauner leans on Senate to complete budget deal

Dentists across the state, and around the country, who do work on patients with Illinois state employee insurance are forced to treat patients with minimal reimbursement for completed work – and they’re looking for a way out.

For more than 20 months, state lawmakers have not passed a full year’s budget, including money to pay for state employee group health insurance.

Springfield Dentist Raj Dhamrait said Illinois state government owes him more than $400,000.

He said he’s able to get by but others are having to take on debt because of the state’s delinquency.

“I’m fortunate that I’ve been practicing for 28 years, but for the younger guys who haven’t had that many years, and they don’t have savings, I know some of them have resorted [to] going to the bank just to keep their practice functioning,” he said.

The Illinois State Dental Society said the state owes more than $174 million to over 9,000 Illinois dentists.

Illinois’ Republican governor says he is “very concerned” that the state’s residents might be “left in the lurch” under the health care plan proposed by congressional Republicans.

Gov. Bruce Rauner said Tuesday he is talking with his fellow GOP governors and members of Congress on ideas for changing the proposal. He declined to discuss his specific recommendations.

But Rauner says his first impression of the proposal is “Illinois won’t do very well under the changes they’re recommending.” He says he’s especially concerned that it will result in “pressure to reduce insurance coverage for people in Illinois.”

Gov. Bruce Rauner says he’s urged Republican state senators to keep negotiating for a budget compromise that’s “a good deal for taxpayers.”

The Illinois Senate has been working for months to pass a so-called “grand bargain” that could resolve a nearly two-year state budget impasse.

After a deal fell apart last week, Democratic Senate President John Cullerton blamed the Republican governor for sabotaging it. He says Rauner peeled off GOP votes that had been lined up to support an income tax increase, property tax freeze and other measures.

Rauner said Tuesday that he didn’t “tell them to turn away.”

He says he told lawmakers any deal should include more spending cuts. Rauner also says if an income tax hike is permanent, a property tax freeze should also be permanent.

–Sta� & wire reports

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Harnessing local food production

BY DRS. ROBERT & SONIA VOGL

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Vertical farming installations, such as the one seen here, are viewed by many as the next step in providing fresh produce to dense urban populations. Verticrop

A 6-WEEK PROGRAM

n our e�orts to promote sustainable living we have used several approaches: o�ering classes on gardening and hoop house construction at IREA Headquarters; workshops and booths related to organic gardening; sales of organic produce from local producers; hydroponics and fish farming at the Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair; and building a demonstration solar greenhouse which we later donated to the Oregon High School agricultural program with modifications gained from our experiences with it.

We initiated a prairie project on the roof of the building occupied by Freedom Field at the Rock River Water Reclamation Campus in Rockford. We called attention to the hydroponics project at Auburn High School developed

by Tim Bratina, who took his students on field trips to Chicago and Milwaukee to stimulate their interest in developing a small scale project at the high school.

Bratina advocated the utilized of empty factory facilities in Rockford to house what amounts to vertical farms. We were involved in a series of meetings with YouthBuild In Rockford exploring the potential of utilizing their facilities as a site for what would be considered a vertical farm.

Sadly, none of these e�orts succeeding in stimulating the utilization of available space as a site for an indoor organic farm in Rockford.

While gardening programs operate in communities in the area, an outstanding one has operated for several years in the DeKalb Schools under the leadership of Dan Kenny. He has agreed to make a presentation at this year’s IREA Fair, providing insights into the nature of his program and its future directions. His is an excellent model of what can happen in a community under e�ective leadership.

Vertical farming is another sustainability option to investigate. Although it is a relatively new, growing industry, it was suggested as long ago as 1909. Plants are raised indoors in layers, avoiding

the extremes of weather. It generally uses hydroponics, the technique used by Bratina’s students. Vegetables are grown in nutrient rich waters and often include fish growing operations as well. Some use aeroponics, growing plants with only misting roots. Being indoors, LED grow lights are used to replace sunlight.

Although it is an e�cient use of resources, artificial light, heat and power are needed.

Recently some large-scale indoor gardening operations raising produce on a year-round basis and marketing through local supermarkets have been established in Chicago and Rochelle.

Mighty Vine in Rochelle grows tomatoes in a greenhouse operation and markets them through regional supermarkets. Bright Farms, also in Rochelle, o�ers a broader range of greens. Both of these operations are backed by outside interests and provide their produce on a year-round basis.

Chicago’s The Plant has been in operation for several years. It combines aquaculture, produce production, a brewery and an algae bioreactor. They are installing a biogas operation to reduce electricity costs. When it opened, the 90,000 square foot facility was the largest in the world. It is expected to produce one million pounds of organic greens including lettuce, spinach, basil and mint annually. It also expects to provide hundreds of jobs.

Although these farms are growing, Farmed Here in Bedford Park, formed in 2013 and billed as “the world’s largest indoor vertical farm,” closed its growing operations this year. It is, however, still producing food products.

Vertical farms are seen as an integral component in providing some of the food needs of urban populations and jobs for the communities. Such installations are expected to expand rapidly in urban centers around the world in response to the ravages of climate change, ongoing population growth and the desire to consume cleaner organic foods.

Drs. Robert and Sonia Vogl are the President and Vice President of the Illinois Renewable Energy Association.

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In search of a greener military The president and his top civilian advisors don’t believe in renewables. His generals (and the rest of the military) do.

BY TIMOTHY GARDNER REUTERS

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump and his top advisors have often sco�ed at government support of green energy. His chief strategist called it “madness.”

But the largest U.S. government agency – the Department of Defense – plans to forge ahead under the new administration with a decade-long e�ort to convert its fuel-hungry operations to renewable power, senior military o�cials told Reuters.

The reasons have nothing to do with the white-hot debate over climate change. In combat zones, green energy saves lives by, for instance, reducing the need for easily attacked convoys to deliver diesel fuel to generators at U.S. bases. Mobile solar-power units allow soldiers to prowl silently through enemy territory.

At sea, gas-electric hybrid battleships save fuel and allow for fewer stops – making them less vulnerable to attacks like the bombing of the USS Cole in 2000, when al-Qaeda militants killed 17 U.S. soldiers during a refueling stop in Yemen.

The military’s zeal for renewable power has already had broad impacts on energy contractors, generating hundreds of millions in contracts for solar companies and helping to reduce fuel consumption by the world’s largest single petroleum buyer.

The armed forces nearly doubled renewable power generation between 2011 and 2015, to 10,534 billion British thermal units, or enough to power about 286,000 average

U.S. homes, according to a Department of Defense report.

The number of military renewable energy projects nearly tripled to 1,390 between 2011 and 2015, department data showed, with a number of utilities and solar companies benefiting. Many of those projects are at U.S. bases, where renewable energy allows the military to maintain its own independent source of power in case of a natural disaster or an attack – or cyber attack – that disables the public grid.

The White House did not respond to Reuters

requests for comment on the military’s use of green energy. Although Trump has blasted solar subsidies, vowed to boost fossil fuel development and questioned the science behind climate change, military leaders remain confident that the president won’t halt their march toward renewable power.

“We expect that it’s going to continue during the Trump administration,” said Lt. Col. Wayne Kinsel, head of the infrastructure unit of the Air Force Asset Management Division for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection. “It’s really not political.”

Other senior o�cials in the Navy, Air Force and Army also told Reuters that they expected their renewable energy programs to continue.

Lt. Col. J.B. Brindle, a Defense Department spokesman, said the agency “spends very little appropriated funding” on renewable energy projects, but declined to give any figures or to answer additional questions about such e�orts.

Trump’s Secretary of Defense, Jim Mattis, has long supported e�orts to reduce troop dependence on petroleum.

He saw first-hand the vulnerability of diesel convoys to attacks by militants while serving as Commander of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command in Afghanistan and Iraq in the early 2000s. As far back as 2003, he urged Navy researchers to find innovative ways to unleash the military from the “tether of fuel.”

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Launched by a Republican

The military’s push into alternative energy started under Republican President George W. Bush in 2007, when he signed a law requiring the Pentagon to get 25 percent of the electricity for its buildings from renewable energy by 2025.

The effort accelerated under President Barack Obama, who required the Army, Air Force and Navy to each deploy 1 gigawatt of renewable power and directed the Army to open a lab developing energy technologies for combat vehicles.

In an apparent nod to Obama’s efforts to curb global warming, the Pentagon also reported to Congress in 2015 that the droughts and floods caused by climate change pose a security threat – contributing to foreign political and economic instability that could require substantial troop deployments.

Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in his parting memo in January that the Navy has already met its goal, producing 1 gigawatt of electricity – while the other forces are on track to meet their targets.

The programs have their opponents.

The conservative Heritage Foundation, for example, has railed against the military’s support of renewable power and biofuels.

“The administration right now needs to focus specifically on combat power,” said Rachel Zissimos, a Heritage researcher.

“Investing money on optional initiatives right now I think is problematic.”

High stakes for suppliers

Solar companies such as SunPower Corp and utilities including Sempra Energy and Southern have won utility-scale renewable energy contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars in recent years, according to the companies and Department of Defense documents reviewed by Reuters.

Southern, for example, has 11 solar projects totaling 310 megawatts on bases in states including Georgia and Alabama.

In December, Sempra completed the 150-megawatt Mesquite Solar 3 in Arizona to provide about a third of the power needed at 14 Navy and Marine bases in California

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hese technologies are a way to become more effective in combat.

This is about war-fighting capability.”

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“supportive” of the military’s interest in clean energy but declined comment on whether it was pursuing Defense Department contracts.

The U.S. military’s use of oil, meanwhile, fell by more than 20 percent between 2007 and 2015. The bulk of the decline likely stems from declining combat operations rather than rising efficiency and use of renewable energy. But traditional military fuel suppliers – such as Exxon Mobil, BP, and Shell – nonetheless have a lot at stake if the military accelerates its move away from fossil fuels.

The military’s average annual oil bill was about $14.28 billion between 2007 and 2015.

BP is constantly reviewing its marketing strategies to ensure growth, a spokesman said.

“As fuel slates change, we will adapt, and continue to provide our customers with the products they demand,” he said in response to questions about the potential impact of the military’s increased use of renewable fuels.

Solar-powered soldiers Above: A U.S. Army soldier conducts dismounted maneuvers while wearing a solar-equipped backpack.

David Kamm, NSRDEC Below: A 14 megawatt generating solar array at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

SunPower for 25 years.

SunPower has already landed a major deal under the Trump administration – a $96 million contract finalized on Feb. 3 to provide power to Vandenberg Air Force base in California until 2043, according to a Pentagon database.

Sempra and Southern said they were committed to serving their customers but declined to comment on whether they were

discussing new contracts with the military.

SunPower did not comment.

Last year, the Navy began outfitting Arleigh Burke destroyers with gas-electric hybrid engines developed by L3, which won a $119 million contract in 2013.

Tesla, which produces electric cars and batteries, is another company that analysts say could benefit from military contracts.

A Tesla spokesman said the company is

Hauling fuel to the battlefield has been a hazard for militaries since at least World War I and continues to take a grim toll.

One in nearly 40 fuel convoys in Iraq in 2007 resulted in a death or serious injury, according to a study commissioned by the Defense Department. In Afghanistan the same year, one in 24 fuel convoys suffered casualties.

Marines in Afghanistan began carrying solar panels in 2009 to forward bases in battles with Taliban fighters. They used them to power batteries for communications, GPS and night-vision goggles.

The panels not only reduced the need for convoys, they allowed marines to shut off generators, hushing operations and making them harder for enemies to detect.

Arotech subsidiary UEC has sold $25 million worth of the solar arrays and expects a bigger business in systems working with batteries and solar to slash dependence on generators, said business manager Nancy Straight.

Col. Brian Magnuson, the head of the Marines’ expeditionary energy office, established in 2009, said his office aims to replace diesel-powered generators on the battlefield with solar power, and to reduce energy use with efficiency measures such as insulated tents and the deployment of advanced batteries.

“These technologies are a way to become more effective in combat,” Magnuson said.

“This is about war-fighting capability.”

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Energy & Environment. Protecting our Great Lakes

WH proposal cuts 97 percent of lakes funding

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group representing Great Lakes region mayors in the U.S. and Canada is sounding the alarm against potentially drastic cuts to an ecological recovery initiative for the Great Lakes.

The Trump administration’s potential cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative were reported by the Detroit Free Press last week. They would slash annual funding for the $300 million program to $10 million.

The initiative combats invasive species, curbs nutrient-fueled algae blooms, cleans up toxic messes and restores sensitive fish and wildlife habitat.

“Cuts of this magnitude would be devastating to the efforts of our two countries over the past five decades to restore the resource,” David Ullrich, executive director of The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for a story published Sunday. His group represents mayors from more than 125 U.S. and Canadian cities in the Great Lakes basin.

Ullrich said the cuts would also undermine all of the lake restoration and protection efforts underway by local governments, which are collectively far more significant than the federal restoration initiative launched by the Obama administration in 2010.

“Local governments have been investing at over $15 billion per year … well beyond the federal governments’ investments,” Ullrich said, “and this would be a major step back from the responsibility shared for this resource.”

The Great Lakes Commission says drinking water crises in Toledo, Ohio, and Flint, Michigan, show how systems have deteriorated.

Atop the commission’s wish list is $100 billion to fix drinking water pipes, $73 billion for wastewater treatment and $5 billion to manage stormwater.

With the federal budget tight, the commission recommends innovative financing tools, such as public-private partnerships.

Other priorities include building another lock for large ships at the Soo Locks complex in Michigan and continued federal funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

Commission Director Tim Eder says failure to maintain infrastructure squanders the competitive advantage that the region’s abundant fresh water provides.

Conservation groups have also criticized the potential cuts.

“Great Lakes protection is not a partisan issue. No matter how different our backgrounds, Great Lakers value clean water,” the Alliance for the Great Lakes said in a statement Friday. “For decades, people of all political affiliations from all corners of the region, have consistently shown strong support for protecting the Great Lakes. And, some of the most critical programs and regulations targeted by President Trump’s proposed cuts have been supported by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.”

Waves pound the Lake Michigan shoreline near the Michigan City, Indiana port lighthouse. S. Lashley, NOAA NWS

Prize offered in fight against invasive Asian carp

By Chris Ehrmann Associated Press

LANSING, Mich. — Faced with the threat that Asian carp could enter the Great Lakes, Michigan is turning to the public for new ideas and plans to offer a prize to whoever comes up with a way to stop the voracious fish.

Michigan’s global search challenge comes after the U.S. government and others have spent hundreds of millions searching for a solution to stop the carp from entering the world’s largest freshwater system. If they aren’t stopped, officials fear the aggressive fish will crowd out prize native fish and hamper recreational boating in large sections of the lakes, which stretch from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan in the west to New York and Pennsylvania in the east and from Ontario, Canada, in the north to Illinois, Indiana and Ohio in the south.

“I think in the fight against Asian carp, there aren’t really any bad ideas,” said Molly Flanagan, vice president of policy for the Alliance for the Great Lakes. “We have to try a bunch of different things.”

Michigan alone has a $38 billion tourism industry, much of it focused on the outdoors, and the Great Lakes region has a $7 billion fishing industry. Asian carp have been spotted 45 miles from Lake Michigan. If the fish make it into that lake, they could make their way into the other Great Lakes.

Details on how much prize money will be offered are still being worked out.

Officials also haven’t determined how many winners might be chosen.

The Michigan Legislature and Gov. Rick Snyder allocated $1 million to develop the challenge. Most of the money will go toward a prize for an idea or ideas that are deemed feasible, Michigan Department of Natural Resources spokeswoman Joanne Foreman said. The rest will be used to create the challenge, which includes working with InnoCentive, a crowdsourcing company that will host the event online. The campaign is expected to go live this summer.

“Somebody out there possibly could have a really good idea,” Foreman said. “Maybe they’re not in fisheries or hydro-engineering.”

Asian carp were imported to the U.S. in the 1970s to gobble scummy algae from Deep South fish farms and sewage ponds.

They escaped into the Mississippi River and migrated north, reaching dozens of tributaries, including the Illinois River, which is linked to Lake Michigan by a man-made shipping canal near Chicago.

Electric barriers are set up to keep them out of Lake Michigan, but skeptics fear young fish will slip through.

Since 2010, more than $388 million has been spent to battle the invasive species — mostly by the federal government.

Many researchers have developed

ideas to halt their advance. Some have shown promise in lab trials but are still in experimental phases; others have failed.

Leon Carl, Midwest regional director for the U.S. Geological Survey, said one idea called a “carp cannon” shot pressurized water to scare the fish. The carp eventually adapted.

“They are highly evolved animals, pretty evolved fish,” Carl said. “They are not a primitive fish by any means.”

Environmentalists favor putting physical barriers in the Chicago Area Waterways System, but shippers oppose that because they say it would slow the movement of millions of tons of cargo.

The Army Corps of Engineers had been developing a plan to strengthen defenses at a crucial lock and dam near Chicago, but President Donald Trump’s administration recently put that on hold.

Asian carp are like a vacuum cleaner, gorging on plankton that native fish need, which can unravel the natural food chain.

Silver carp have the added danger of jumping out of the water at the sounds of boat engines and hitting boaters and fishermen.

“They are ferocious eaters. They can get up to 60, 80, 100 pounds,” said David Hamilton, senior policy director for aquatic invasive species for The Nature Conservancy. “They eat a huge percentage of their body mass; a big fish eating many, many pounds is going to wreak havoc at the base of the food chain.”

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Chicago’s waterways have guarded lakes for 100 years

BY DEBRA LEVEY LARSON U OF I NEWS BUREAU

URBANA – As the city of Chicago has grown in population and industry since it was established more than 180 years ago, so has its need for clean water. Meeting that growing need has presented many challenges. Today, the Chicago Area Waterway System is a complicated network of modified rivers and canals which are used for navigation and shipping, residential and industrial wastewater management, recreation, and aesthetics.

For more than 100 years, the IllinoisMichigan Canal, the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, and the Cal-Sag Canal have connected the Great Lakes and Mississippi River systems. Asian carp, currently confined to the Mississippi River system, are threatening to invade Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes through the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. Researchers reaffirm that providing safe drinking water to Chicago residents must remain the number one priority; however, the Asian carp must be blocked to prevent them from getting into the Great Lakes.

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The Chicago and Calumet Rivers carry the city’s storm and treated sewer water away from Lake Michigan by re-directing it into the Cal-Sag and Chicago Sanitary and Ship canals and the Des Plaines River, south to the Illinois River, Mississippi River, and Gulf of Mexico. However, during high precipitation events, the Chicago area sewage treatment system cannot always store and treat the excess commingled storm and sewer water because of the volume and rate of runo�.

“The increased runo� rate is the result of urban land-use changes,” according to Olson. “High- density buildings, concrete, and impervious surfaces have replaced grassed and treed areas that absorb and hold rain water in the soil.” The Chicago Sanitary District has added more storage using quarry basins and tunnels under the Chicago area to reduce the prospect of a major storm bringing untreated sewage, viruses, microbes, nutrients, and heavy metals into the Mississippi River System.

The Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP, also known as the Deep Tunnel Project) was created to intercept storm water runo� and raw sewage overflow. “It’s essentially a river system constructed under the city,” Olson says. “TARP consists of 110 miles of tunnels and reservoirs, which are actually old limestone quarries that capture and hold storm water and raw sewage until it can

be treated at waste water treatment plants and discharged into the canals and rivers.”

According to U of I researcher Cory Suski, although the extensive canal system protects the Lake Michigan water supply, it created another problem—numerous entry points and pathways for invasive Asian carp. “There are 18 sites identified as being at high risk for allowing the movement of aquatic nuisance species between the two basins,” Suski says. Suski experiments with using carbon dioxide to repel fish from an area, acting as a nonphysical barrier and help to protect Lake Michigan.

Electric fences have been installed in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, the only pathway that remains wet all year. In combination with other techniques, the “fences” have been used to prevent invasive Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes.

Restoring the drainage divide ridge and returning the Chicago and Calumet Rivers to their original flow direction into Lake Michigan could be a way to stop the flying Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes, but could create an even greater problem—putting the Chicago drinking water supply at risk.

Olson says the Chicago water supply is not in a precarious state and the canal system which reverses the river’s flow has not failed in over 100 years.

“The message to policy makers is that they need to continue to fund new ways to block the Asian carp pathway through the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to Lake Michigan,” Olson says. “A reversal of the current flow could put Lake Michigan and the Chicago drinking water supply at risk so that is not a viable option. The tunnel projects will continue to store storm and sewer waste water until a time when it can be treated and released to the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers.”

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First Amendment

Enemies of the power-hungry Trump certainly isn’t the first leader to call the press an ‘enemy of the people,’ but he’s not in great company.

President Donald Trump’s assertion that journalists are “the enemy of the people,” with its dark echoes of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin, has reverberated through news organizations reporting from the White House and far beyond.

Former President George W. Bush recently said “it’s important for the media to call to account people who

China

Chinese President Xi Jinping is unequivocal about the role of the state-run media in his country: to protect the ruling Communist Party’s authority and unity above all and to pledge loyalty to him.

The party wields tight control over how Xi is depicted, and reporters have little direct access to the leader. He is frequently shown on state media chatting with poor farmers or giving pep talks to applauding factory workers. But he rarely holds news briefings or does interviews, and visits with foreign leaders are tightly scripted.

During some state visits, Xi has held joint press conferences with his counterparts. Such briefings are often conducted either without questions or limited to two.

For the premier’s annual news conference in March, reporters typically must submit questions well in advance for approval. And Chinese report-

abuse their power, whether it be here or elsewhere.” Yet reporters in some countries suffer repression, imprisonment, injury or death, conditions far worse than in the U.S. Here’s what it’s like covering leaders in more hostile or challenging environments.

–Associated Press ers rarely, if ever, ask Xi challenging questions.

Touring China’s powerful state media agencies last year, Xi ordered them to “strictly follow the party’s leadership” and focus on “positive reporting.”

Foreign journalists reporting on news deemed as sensitive are often followed and harassed by officials or hired thugs seeking to obstruct them.

Nationalist news outlets sometimes describe foreign media reports on the repression of rights activists as part of a plot by “hostile forces” seeking to destabilize China.

Efforts to control Xi’s image extend even more tightly over the closely filtered internet. Searches for “Xi Jinping” on Weibo, China’s popular Twitterlike microblog, turn up results dominated by state media reports. Searches for “Xi Jinping’s family,” his daughter, or “Xi Jinping’s choices,” are blocked without explanation.

Egypt

President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has made no secret of what he sees as the damage the media inflicts on his government or on Egypt’s national security. He has spoken nostalgically of the era when the press rallied behind Gamal AbdelNasser, a charismatic and authoritarian leader, from 1956 to 1970.

El-Sissi, an army general who led the military ouster of an elected president in 2013, has hardcore supporters who have formed social media “brigades” that pounce in overwhelming numbers on any criticism of him.

He has also harnessed TV, with powerful talk show hosts vilifying his critics and praising his leadership. Those who do not toe the line are sometimes removed or — in the case of a Lebanese presenter last year — swiftly deported.

El-Sissi holds news conferences only when he hosts a foreign leader. Rather than field questions, he and his guest usually read statements and leave.

Limited access has left the Egyptian media almost entirely relying on el-Sissi’s off-the-cuff comments in televised events. He operates differently when traveling abroad, especially in the U.S., where he gives multiple interviews and appears tolerant of tough questions.

Reporters with cameras are sometimes harassed not only by police but also by hostile civilians. And a “terror law” criminalizes many

cases of media outlets contradicting official statements.

Israel/Palestinian Territories

Like Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu frequently calls the media hostile and biased, yet he is keenly aware of how he is portrayed and loves to make headlines.

For example, Netanyahu is being investigated by police for allegedly offering to help the publisher of Israel’s leading daily newspaper, Yediot Ahronot, against a free upstart rival in exchange for more favorable coverage.

Israel’s media are famously freewheeling and outspoken. Politicians are often accessible, and journalists can generally write whatever they want without fear for their safety. But as in the the U.S., the leader has derided the mainstream media for representing “elites” who disdain him and his more hard-line, nationalistic supporters.

When Netanyahu gives a rare interview, it’s usually with a foreign TV network whose anchors have time to ask only two or three brief and predictable questions. His aides say he prefers this format because he can largely control the agenda and his answers cannot be edited.

Like Trump, Netanyahu has embraced social media. His office frequently uses WhatsApp to distribute statements, often anonymous, on pressing matters. He sends Trump-like tweets and frequently posts statements and self-serving video on Facebook and Twitter.

While Trump complains about “fake news,” Netanyahu uses a similar catchphrase when asked about scandals in his office: “You will find nothing because there is nothing.”

Covering Netanyahu is only one of several challenges facing journalists in the country.

Israel has a military censor that must clear any sensitive story that could affect its security.

Netanyahu’s security guards sometimes harass and even strip search journalists — especially foreigners and even Arab citizens of Israel.

During clashes with the Palestinians in the West Bank or east Jerusalem, Israeli security forces have also roughed up reporters. Photographers have had equipment damaged, suffered from inhaling tear gas or even been shot with painful sponge-tipped bullets.

The rival Palestinian governments in the West Bank and Gaza have generally poor records on media freedom. Both the internationally backed Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip have harassed and arrested local journalists whose coverage they don’t like. Last month, a Palestinian AP reporter was arrested at gunpoint

by Hamas security while covering a protest.

Newseum’s Journalists Memorial lists the names of some nearly 2,300 reporters, photographers and broadcasters who have died reporting the news around the globe. To find out more, visitnewseum. org/exhibits/online/journalists-memorial.

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Philippines

It’s been perplexing at times for journalists covering President Rodrigo Duterte, one of Asia’s most unorthodox leaders.

He has held abrupt news conferences lasting well past midnight, spiced up his public remarks with hyperbole, cursing and sex jokes, and made U-turns on key policy pronouncements.

Reporters and even Cabinet members have been kept guessing as to whether he’s serious or, in his own words, “just taking you for a ride.”

The 71-year-old Duterte threatened last year that a military exercise by U.S. Marines and their local counterparts would be the last of his six-year term. A few weeks later, his defense secretary said Duterte had approved continuing the exercises, although the number of drills would be reduced and exclude mock assaults that have riled China. Such flip-flops have sometimes created a dilemma for journalists on how to report his policy remarks.

Duterte has gotten basic facts wrong, even his age. He once said he’s 72 years old, when he’s actually a year younger.

He has also suggested declaring martial law, only to have a spokesmen deny it the next day, blaming journalists for misreporting.

A number of journalists have been the targets of online criticism from hard-line Duterte supporters, in what is regarded as one of the most dangerous countries for journalists. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines said in September: “We will never take any threats, whether of physical harm or to silence us, lightly for we have lost far too many of our colleagues and hardly seen justice for them.”

Russia

President Vladimir Putin is never embarrassed by a sharp question — if you can get the floor to ask it.

The Kremlin’s handling of the media hews to the general pattern of its domestic policy course, which has been described as a “managed democracy.” Parliament is dominated by Putin loyalists, the courts are ready to obey orders from authorities, and most of the Russian media follow the Kremlin’s wishes.

Most Russians get their news from state-controlled nationwide TV networks. Facebook remains a lone oasis for liberally minded Kremlin critics as authorities have increasingly tightened controls over Russian online media.

Putin, a law school graduate, is keen to preserve decorum and show respect for the rule of law, so his media appearances are intended to serve as a show of press freedom.

He also appears to see himself as the ultimate spin doctor, trusting his ability to shape public perceptions.

His annual live news conference — routinely lasting over four hours — is intended to burnish his image as a strong leader who cares for his people and never hesitates to take on Russia’s foes. Hundreds of reporters, mostly from Russia’s far-flung provinces, wave their hands, brandish placards and even don colorful outfits to catch his eye.

His spokesman directs the event, but Putin usually chooses some questioners. He rarely loses his cool and seems to enjoy the show.

State-controlled TV often shows live Putin’s meetings with Russian government officials, businessmen and cultural figures. There’s also an annual call-in TV show, similarly lasting for hours, when Putin is asked questions via video link from various sites across Russia. The shows are carefully orchestrated.

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Venezuela

One sign of how muzzled journalists have become in Venezuela is that President Nicolas Maduro barely bothers to attack them anymore.

Baiting Venezuela’s press was a favorite pastime of late leader Hugo Chavez, who tightened his grip on power by accusing the media of acting as fascists and plotting his overthrow.

As a result of his actions, key issues such as corruption and health care are underreported by mainstream media for fear of heavy fines or prison.

By the time of Chavez’s death in 2013, there was little need to worry. A number of newspapers and broadcasters once highly critical of the socialist government changed ownership and ended up in the hands of businessmen seen as cozy to the ruling party.

A government monopoly on the importation of newsprint further squeezed newspapers, with more than a half-dozen stopping printing and dozens more forced to cut back.

At news conferences, Maduro frequently treats independent journalists with disrespect and favors those from friendly outlets. In a move that may have foreshadowed White House spokesman Sean Spicer’s “Skype seats,” he even set up a live satellite feed from the Venezuelan Embassy in Moscow last year to field questions from political sympathizers denouncing U.S. “imperialism.” The government also has a very active social media presence.

The biggest threat to journalists comes from security forces, who have seized equipment or even attacked reporters. Filming food lines can be grounds for arrest under expansive national security laws.

A correspondent for ABC News was held for 72 hours in October by the feared Sebin intelligence police after filming at a hospital for a story on health care. More frequently, reporters are denied entry at the airport on a pretext.

Zimbabwe

President Robert Mugabe has been in power since Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980, and local and foreign media sometimes face hostility from the government if they are perceived to be tarnishing the image of him or the country.

The 93-year-old leader has often been harshly critical of journalists who don’t work for state media. Those whose reports were seen as negative sometimes risked arrest, and some were assaulted while covering the seizure of white-owned farms starting in 2000.

Access to Mugabe’s meetings with foreign visitors or events at the ruling ZANU-PF party’s headquarters used to be limited to state media.

Now there’s much more access for accredited journalists, whether affiliated with state media or not, although some are still barred from certain events after being accused of not portraying Zimbabwe in a positive light.

Physical threats to journalists have decreased, possibly because the ruling party is firmly in control and concerns about human rights are no longer in the forefront of international affairs.

A Zimbabwean photographer who has worked extensively for The Associated Press has been beaten twice by Mugabe’s bodyguards, but the president also once instructed his security team to back off and let him work.

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Casino bill comes back to Springfield Gambling legislation would see casino in Rockford, 5 other cities.

BY KIANNAH SEPEDA-MILLER & JOHN O’CONNOR ASSOCIATED PRESS

SPRINGFIELD — A proposal to expand casino gambling in Illinois would put new casinos in six locations, raising revenue for a cash-strapped state that’s been without a spending plan for two years.

The massive gambling expansion is part the wide-ranging “grand bargain” to end Illinois’ two-year deadlock over an annual spending plan. Although the grand bargain was derailed this past week, the casinos plan did get the endorsement of the Senate.

The measure is in the mix to raise revenue and draw votes from areas of the state that could cash in on what has been a lucrative industry for a quarter-century.

Despite Senate approval, the gambling legislation can’t move forward unless accompanied by the dozen or so other bills in the grand bargain. The overall spending deal is on hold after Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner voiced opposition to remaining parts of the plan.

Here’s what the gambling proposal would do:

Lucky 6

Licenses would be authorized for Chicago; undetermined locations in Lake County, north of the city, and in its south suburbs; Rockford; Danville in east-central Illinois; and Williamson County in southern Illinois.

For the first time, any casino, including existing ones, could be on land, ending the “riverboat gambling” theme that paid homage to 19th century Illinois.

Chicago was originally o�-limits to casinos because of competition with area horse racing. Supporters say a Windy City casino would boost tourism and keep Illinois gamblers from going to Indiana to wager.

Blackjack budget balancing

An analysis of the measure — which is sponsored by Democratic Sen. Terry Link of Waukegan — found it would bring the state nearly $1 billion in setup fees. For example, the Chicago and south suburban sites would pay a license fee of $100,000 and $30,000 per gambling position — that is, a slot machine or seat at a blackjack table.

In addition, there would be construction jobs and permanent casino jobs in each of the communities, along with trickle-down e�ects.

“The doors would be open for conventions, which is something that southern Illinois does not have,” said Republican Sen. Dale Fowler of Harrisburg, whose district includes Williamson County.

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To help ease the strain on operations, the legislation would allow existing casinos to expand gambling seats by 400.

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Anita Bedell, director of Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems, questions the measure’s impact on the state’s bottom line — and its people.

“Every time you expand gambling, you create more costs,” she said.

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Voices of the Community

RAAC announces 2017 grant recipients The Rockford Area Arts Council and its Board of Directors announced the recipients of its 2017 Community Arts Access Grants. The grants are made possible in part by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, the City of Rockford and generous members.

The Rockford Area Arts Council awarded nearly $16,000 in grants to artists, arts organizations and community groups. This year, 17 organizations and individuals received a Community Arts Access Grant.

“We are very excited to receive this grant from the Rockford Area Arts Council,” said Bonnie Spurling of RPS 205. “The funds received from this grant will be used to offer an afterschool instrumental program at Froberg Elementary School. Our ultimate goal is to provide instruction for 5th grade students who attended the Petting Zoo and showed interest in participating in the MS instrumental music program, as well as to provide a safe and productive environment for students after the school day ends.”

Grants are awarded in amounts up to $2,500 to artists and community non-profit organizations for projects which increase access to the arts for underserved people and/or increase the visibility of the arts for people in Boone, DeKalb, Ogle and Winnebago counties.

This year’s recipients are: African-American Resource Center: “Bookerfest” celebration of African and African-American art, music, food and history held July 2017 at Booker Park - $500 Artists’ Ensemble Theater: AET will form a new performance troupe of 6-10 teens offering free performances for underserved youth - $1,500 Boone County Arts Council: “The Fifth Grade Arts Festival” introducing students to various art mediums - $500 Center for the Arts & Spirituality: “The Art Kitchen” providing art oppor-

tunities for the underserved to enable personal expression and community connection - $500 Discovery Center Museum: DCM will host performances by Ho Etsu Taiko Japanese drummers in conjunction with the traveling exhibit Hello from Japan in summer 2017” - $800 Eswood PTO/Boosters: The Art Attack School of Art classes for students at Eswood Elementary School - $2,000 NAMI Northern Illinois: A Video Gallery of Poetry, Music and Theatre bringing the artistic experiences of persons with mental illness into the community - $800 Natural Land Institute: “Art in Nature” program at Klehm Arboretum providing hands-on learning in nature with students at Lathrop School - $2,000 Rockford Art Museum: “The Outsiders: Spiezer Collection Art Exhibit” on view February 10-May 29, 2017 at RAM - $500 Rockford Dance Company: RDC and Gigi’s Playhouse will offer 30 classes to adults with Down Syndrome culminating in a performance at RMP - $1,000 Rockford Public School District #205: “After school music programs for underserved school students in grades 2-5 - $500 Rockford Rescue Mission: Art Therapy classes and “Remade” program involving local artists for residents - $1,000 Rockford Symphony Orchestra: RSO Guest Artist Outreach providing educational presentations and a live performance to underserved students - $800 Rockford Wind Ensemble: “Fifteenth Annual Youth Honors Band” workshop and performance - $1,200 The Music Academy: A Cellobration and Conversation with Edward Kelsey Moore, collaboration with The Music Academy & Rockford Public Library - $1,000

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The West Side Show Room: 2017 Rockford New Play Festival presents a staged reading of six original short plays by playwrights from Rockford and around the world - $600 Village of Mt. Morris: “Mt. Morris Jamboree” free music concert series from June-August - $800 –RAAC

Boy Scout Troop 23 open invite to see a ‘model camp’

Boy Scout Troop 23 (Rockford) will hold its annual Model Camp, Saturday, March 18 at the Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park..

The public is invited to visit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will demonstrations of fire building, first aid, knot tying and camp set up. Campfire donuts and coffee will be served.

The troop is also inviting all local

Cub Scout dens, Webelo packs, as well as anyone interested in the scouting experience.

Troop 23 has long been known as the “Canoeing Troop.” Besides dozens of trips to Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota, the troop also builds wood strip canoes. Since 1996, the troop has made five wood strip canoes. In addition, each boy and adult who goes on the high adventure trip to Boundary Waters, makes his or her own bent shaft paddle.

A wood strip canoe that the troop has built as well as several paddles will be on display at the Speedway.

For more information, contact Scoutmaster James Hearne 779-3482326 or Assistant Scoutmaster Jay Grey 779-774-0187, –BSA Troop 23 Voices of the Community continues on Page 18.

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Machesney Park grants to go to neighborhood revitalization

The Village of Machesney Park has been awarded grants from the Illinois Housing Development Authority to revitalize neighborhoods throughout the Village. Using the grant awards, the Village will administer programs for single-family housing rehabilitation and abandoned properties.

“The Village secured funds totaling $448,700 through a highly competitive grant process,” announced Mayor Jerry Bolin. “We’re proud to announce that we’ve secured funds that will improve the longevity of our neighborhoods and the quality of life for residents” said Bolin.

“The a�ordable housing trust fund single family rehabilitation program provides the Village with funds to provide help to residents who need assistance repairing their homes,” said Village Administrator Tim Savage. The Village has received similar funding for the past 16 years.

Additionally, the Village applied for and was also selected to receive funding from IHDA’s Abandoned Property Program, which provides resources for the Village to reduce blight through securing, maintaining, demolishing, or rehabilitating abandoned structures. “In this program, financial resources are provided to address the impact of the foreclosure crisis and to assist communities in addressing abandoned homes,” said Savage.

Matching funds will be provided by the Village through the newly-established Initiative To Abate Housing Blight (I-TAHB) program. The Village is in the early stages of being awarded the grants and several steps are necessary before the programs will begin, including the execution of agreements with IHDA and the identification of eligible properties.

The Village is anticipating that the grant agreements will be finalized by summer of 2017 at which time subsequent press releases outlining the timeline and procedures for both grants will be published.

For more information visit machesneypark.org.

Clewer welcomed in Milwaukee

Ron Clewer will join the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities as chief operating o�cer April 10, where he will manage the strategic direction and core operating activities of the organization.

Clewer is currently CEO of the Rockford Housing Authority and Bridge Rockford Alliance. Bridge Rockford Alliance is a member organization of the Alliance.

“I am delighted Ron Clewer is joining the Alliance as our COO. I have every confidence he will ensure we fully execute on our strategy, with and through our strategic action network, to advance a healthy and equitable society so that all people can reach their full potential,” said Susan Dreyfus, president and CEO of the Alliance. “Our members will find Ron to be an invaluable asset to our network.”

The Alliance is a national organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., with operations in Milwaukee. It is dedicated to achieving a vision of a healthy and equitable society. Clewer will be based at the Alliance’s national operations center in Milwaukee.

He replaces John Schmidt, who decided in late 2016 he would leave the Alliance this month after 10 years of service.

As the Alliance COO, Clewer will ensure the organization’s accountability to highest performance and achievement, and will be tasked with overseeing growth and outcomes and maintaining long-term sustainable operations and revenues.

He also will work to support the organization’s strong culture of teamwork and collaboration, professional development, and accountability, as well as remove barriers that stand in the way of accomplishing both team and organizational goals.

“As a member of the Alliance strategic action network, I often saw where the values of the Alliance and Bridge Rockford Alliance overlapped, making leaning in to change easy,” said Clewer.

“I look forward to aiding the Alliance in achieving its vision and goals.”

–The Alliance for Strong Families and Communities

Wild Ones welcome Brunner

Russell Brunner will speak to the Wild Ones Rock River Valley Chapter this month about conducting woodland controlled burns. March is a great time to do controlled burns in our oak woodlands before the spring ephemerals come to life. He will speak to the how’s and why’s of doing such burns.

Controlled burns are just as important in our region’s oak ecosystems as they are to our prairies. He will discuss why this is and how to safely go about conducting this vital management tool.

Brunner is the Superintendent of Land Management at the Byron Forest Preserve District (BFPD) in Ogle County.

He has been with the District since 2003 and has completed over 100 controlled burns. His duties there include invasive species control, prescribed fire, native plantings, and all other aspects of restoring and managing the District’s natural areas. He has a degree from Southern Illinois University in geography – environmental planning. He also serves as president of the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County, a non-profit that owns and stewards two high quality prairie preserves.

Brunner speaks Thursday, March 16 at the Rock Valley College Physical Education Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road, beginning at 7 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call 815-332-3343 or visit wildonesrrvc.com.

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Commentary

Rauner just as unpopular as sugar

By Rich Miller

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ccording to a recent poll, Gov. Bruce Rauner is a whole lot less popular than a one cent per ounce state sales tax on sugary

drinks.

The poll of 800 registered voters taken February 15-20 for the American Heart Association found that Rauner is backed by just 32 percent against an unnamed Democrat, who would receive 47 percent.

But a new penny per ounce tax on sugary drinks is actually supported by a majority of those polled, 56 percent, compared to 41 percent who oppose it.

“In the 2018 election for governor,” the Democratic pollster Anzalone Liszt Grove Research asked, “are you more likely to vote for the Democratic candidate or Republican Bruce Rauner?” 42 percent said they were more likely to vote for the unnamed Democratic candidate and another 5 percent said they leaned that direction, for a total of 47.

And now you know why the governor deposited $50 million in his campaign fund late last year.

Rauner’s dismal rating shouldn’t be too much of a surprise. He’s gone two years without many accomplishments

and without passing, or even proposing a “real” budget. The 15-point Democratic margin is about the same margin that Hillary Clinton won Illinois by just a few months ago. The electorate may well be different by the time 2018 rolls around.

Also, an actual named candidate could do worse against Rauner. You can’t beat somebody with nobody.

The governor and his people have been saying for weeks that a tax on sugary drinks was only unpopular under the Statehouse dome with lobbyists and legislators. The two Senate leaders have said there is no way they can round up enough votes to include the tax hike in their grand bargain package, however.

The Heart Association has been running a huge national ad campaign against sugar itself, and the issue appears to have caught fire.

The penny per ounce tax is backed by 62 percent of Democrats, 50 percent of Republicans and 51 percent of independents, according to the pollster. It’s supported by 60 percent of Chicagoans, even though Cook County just instituted its own penny per ounce tax. 53 percent of suburban residents and 51 percent of Downstaters support the tax. 54 percent of whites, 54 percent of African-

Americans and 71 percent of Latinos back the plan, according to the poll. And after being read both positive and negative statements about the penny per ounce sugary drinks tax, support actually rose to 67 percent versus 32 percent in opposition. The poll’s margin of error is +/-3.5 percent.

The poll also revealed that the public may be as divided about the budget as many rank and file lawmakers. When asked whether they preferred to continue along the same budgetary path without raising taxes, 38 percent agreed, while just 44 percent said they supported “Fixing the state’s budget with tax increases as part of that fix.” 18 percent either didn’t know or refused to answer.

Just 4 percent said that raising taxes without spending cuts is the right way to go, while 35 percent said they prefer cutting spending with no tax hikes and 58 percent said they favored a mix of both spending cuts and tax hikes.

But not a single tax hike except the sugary drinks tax is supported, and a look at those poll results gives you a good idea why crafting and then passing a solution to this state’s horribly vexing dilemma is so darned difficult.

For example, a plan to raise the state

income tax from its current level of 3.75 percent to 4.99 percent is opposed by 66 percent, with 49 percent strongly opposed. Just 31 percent support that income tax hike, which is the backbone of the Senate’s grand bargain proposal.

A mere 12 percent strongly support the idea.

Lowering the overall sales tax rate by a half a point and expanding that tax to food and medicine is opposed by 64 percent, while only 31 percent support it.

Gov. Rauner voiced opposition to this idea during his budget address, and now you can see why. 43 percent were strongly opposed.

Asked if they supported expanding the sales tax “to include taxing services like home repairs and landscaping,” a plan long favored by the governor, 60 percent were opposed while 37 percent supported it. 40 percent said they were strongly opposed.

The most unpopular idea tested, by far, was cutting Medicaid spending by “hundreds of millions of dollars, including coverage for low income seniors and children.” A whopping 78 percent were opposed to that idea, including 65 percent who were strongly opposed. Only 19 percent were in favor.

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the current market. Even worse, when it was last updated in 2007, the revaluation was based on the 2004-2006 marketplace, the highest real estate values in Rockford history!

The Winnebago County Board of Review determined that 68 percent of 4-6 unit apartment buildings are valued WRONG by the Rockford Township Assessor, as well as 29 percent of commercial buildings and 48 percent of commercial buildings with apartments.

The unethical practices of taxation need to stop. I know how to do it. I am running for Rockford Township Assessor in the April 4th election.​​Since I’ve been in the Rockford Assessor’s Office 10+ years, I will have no learning curve. I can go to work immediately! I know every detail of what is wrong and what is right.

I am the only person who has audited the Rockford Township Assessor and his political policies. Enough is enough.

If taxpayers are happy with the way things are, they should vote for the current man. If taxpayers want to see fairness and equal treatment, they should vote for me. Yes, change is that simple.​

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Letters to the Editor Holiday lights recycling a hit for Ogle County

The 2016-2017 holiday lights recycling program was a great success and produced the highest weight brought in by this program since its’ inception.

Ogle County residents brought in nearly 1,200 pounds of holiday light strands and extension cords between mid-November 2016 and January 31, 2017.

Drop off points were located at various points around the county at local fire stations, village halls, the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) office, and the Ogle County Courthouse. These light strands and extension cords will be recycled so their metal components can be returned to the economic mainstream, and kept out of the landfill. Proceeds from this program traditionally go to the United Way of Rock River Valley and this year’s donation will be $330, also the most ever generated through this program.

The OCSWMD wishes to thank the following for participation in this program: The City of Polo, the Villages of Forreston and Davis Junction, the

Paul Cooney

Ogle County Solid Waste Mgmt. Dept.

Car troubles for our good friend and loyal reader Richard

Last week I was driving and found that my car would only turn left. I got in to see a mechanic as quickly as possible. It took a very long time to get there.

The problem was a bundle of your newspapers in my trunk. I was taking it to recycling.

I offer this to your readers as a PSA.

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Candidate: Do not look past the assessor’s race It has been 10 years since residential valuation for taxation in Rockford Township has been adjusted to reflect

Jessica Horstman

Candidate for Rockford Township Assessor

Endorsements and candidate letter notes

As we close in on the April 4 consolidated election, it’s time for candidates or office and their supporters to begin sending in their letters.

We must note, beginning with this election and moving forward, The Rock River Times will no longer provide endorsements for individual city council seats, county board seats, etc. We will only endorse city- and county-wide positions; state and federal candidates; as well as ballot initiatives. While we care greatly for every part of this community and strive for its success, we feel that we cannot wholeheartedly endorse candidates that do not live in our districts.

Send us your letters, thoughts, comments, hate mail, etc. Email contact@ rockrivertimes.com or send snail mail to 128 N. Church St. Rockford, IL 61101.

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Welcome Author and Musician Edward Kelsey Moore!

Saturday, March 18, 2017 JR Sullivan Theater in the Nordlof Center 118 N. Main St., Rockford 10:00 a.m. Cellobration

Mr. Moore will perform with students and faculty from The Music Academy.

11:00 a.m. Conversation

Mr. Moore will talk about writing, read from his novels and discuss the writing process, relating it to music making.

A book signing will follow This event is Free and Open to the Public.

For information call 815-965-7606 or 815-986-0037.

Sponsored by: The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, WNIU/WNIJ, The Rock River Times, Trekk Inc., and Rockford Area Arts Council.

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Blunderland’s final two shows this weekend

By Bill Beard

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here’s a new show in town. It’s hilarious, colorful, exotic; it’s intimate, sad and personal; it’s thought provoking and soul searching, and very funny; it’s all these things and more. But unfortunately… it only plays this coming weekend. Two more performances, Friday night and Saturday matinee. I urge you to arrange to see it.

Blunderland is an original script, written by retired theatre professor Rufus Cadigan. It is based on the remarkable life of one of Rockford’s own exotic

characters, Bill Carlson, the revered and respected long time Deacon at St. Chad‘s Episcopal Church in Loves Park (Carlson passed away in 2012). But he was also known and much loved as “Miss Seaway Rose,” a favorite entertainer at The Office Nightclub downtown.

But the show is even more special because the ingenious ninety-minute script is performed solo by one actor, the talented Andrew Harth, who has been featured in and praised by most of the theatres in the area and beyond.

This performance is an absolute tour de force for Harth. He is an absolute natural. He has complete control

throughout. He captured his audience from the first moment, and held us rather like puppets, waiting for his next clever bit: vocal, facial, physical.

The script requires his telling of stories and incidents and describing lots of people from the past; and he created each of these characters as a separate entity, using a marvelous variety of voices, giving each one their own physicality, with facial manipulation, distinctive ’attitude’, and often even their very own gimmick gesture or stance. He gave each one a unique persona, whether bitchy or bawdy, macho or charming and coy, and each became real and memorable; not just for him, but for all those who were willing and able to open themselves to the imagination and share in this evening of art.

Yes, Andrew Harth is an artist. But it was his eyes that made me realize that this guy loves the whole creative process and that he is absolutely right there, all the time, investing his love in every new character, having a ball, and offering to share it with us.

The show was designed to include audience participation; and since the whole premise was letting “Bill” or “Miss Seaway Rose” tell the whole story direct-

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ly to the audience, the performance was therefore entirely presentational. And since the action required him to “create” Miss Rose right there on the stage, he had to make a complete change in his appearance, from his casual street clothes at the beginning to complete drag.

He spent the pre-show chatting casually with the audience, joking with many, and then made his actual entrance from the back of the audience down the center aisle. Then during the course of the show, he made his complete change into Miss Seaway Rose, including wig, makeup, heels and hose and a gorgeous purple sequin and rhinestone gown. Very haute couture. And immediately the audience fell in love with her, just as we had with Bill in the first act. And you will, too.

You’ll find yourself smiling all evening.

Again, there are only two performances left: this Friday at 8 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Blunderland is sponsored by the West Side Show Room, and is performed in The Center for the Arts and Spirituality at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 930 3rd Ave. Go early; it can be tricky to find.

For more info, thewestsideshowroom.com or call 512-796-1772.

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Literature & Poetry

‘Poetry Out Loud’ winners head to Springfield Two area high school students will represent Northern Illinois in the State Poetry Out Loud Competition that will be held in Springfield this Friday.

Olyvia Micklo took home top honors for the area, with Nathan Weimerskirk as first runner up. Ana Plankenhorn is the alternate, the Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) said in a statement. All are students at Jefferson High School.

“This is the twelfth anniversary of Poetry Out Loud,” said Sharon Nesbit-Davis, RAAC interim director and regional coordinator for the event. “It is an impressive program with lesson plans and resources for teachers to instruct and prepare the students for the competition. Participating students gain confidence and public speaking skills along with a deeper understanding and appreciation for poetry.”

The winner of the state competition advances to the Poetry Out Loud National Finals April 25-26 in Washington, DC, where $50,000 in awards and school stipends will be distributed. The state winner will receive $200 and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington (with adult chaperone) to complete at the National Finals. The state winner’s school will receive a $500 stipend for the purchase of poetry books.

The runner-up will receive $100; his or her school will receive $200 for the

Jefferson High School students Olyvia Micklo (left) and Nathan Weimerskirk will represent the Northern Illinois region in this year’s Poetry Out Loud competition in Springfield. Ana Plankenhorn was named as the alternate. Provided purchase of poetry books. A total of $50,000 in scholarship awards and school stipends will be awarded at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals, with a $20,000

college scholarship award for the National Champion.

T he Po et r y O ut L oud: Nat ion a l Recitation Contest is a free national

program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. Poetry Out Loud encourages youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance, which help students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary heritage.

Last year, over $100,000 in prizes was awarded to students and schools. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

RAAC is one of seven organizations throughout the state that was asked to hold Poetry Out Loud regional competitions.

The competition was held at Jefferson High School, with the Jefferson Thespian Troupe hosting the event.

Volunteer judges included: David Causey, Dorothy Paige-Turner, Carol ZuBolton, Kathy Rehwald and Caitlyn Baylor. Claire Rotolo was the prompter and Carole Carbone and Meghan Baylor were the tabulators.

“We hope more schools will provide this opportunity for their students in 2018,” said Nesbit-Davis.

Teachers interested in learning more about Poetry Out Loud should contact Sharon at the Rockford Area Arts Council, 815-963-6765 or email sharon@artsforeveryone.com.

–Staff report

Music

RSO welcomes Grammy Award winner Howard Levy Saturday, the RSO welcomes Howard Levy who will perform his “Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica with Orchestra”.

Multiple-Grammy Award w inner Howard Levy is an acknowledged master of the diatonic harmonica, a superb pianist, innovative composer, recording artist, bandleader, teacher, producer. His musical travels have taken him all over the geographical world and the musical map.

Equally at home in Jazz, Classical music, Rock, Folk, Latin, and World Music, he brings a fresh lyrical approach to whatever he plays.

This has made him a favorite with audiences worldwide, and a recording artist sought after by the likes of Kenny Loggins, Dolly Parton, Paquito D’Rivera, Styx, Donald Fagen, and Paul Simon.

As a sideman, Howard has appeared on hundreds of CDs and played on many movie soundtracks.

In 2011 Howard also released a classical CD featuring his “Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica and Orchestra,” the first concerto ever composed for the diatonic harmonica. He has performed the piece

What: Critically acclaimed harmonica player Howard Levy plays with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra.

When: This Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Tickets: $22-60 Info: rockfordsymphony.com See Pages 24-25 for more local events. more than 20 times in the US and Europe.

The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is honored to be among them.

A a r on C o pl a n d’s m o v i ng pie c e “Appalachian Spring” will also be on tap for Saturday night performed by the RSO under the direction of Maestro Steven Larsen.

Tickets are available online at rockfordsymphony.com or by calling the Rockford Symphony Orchestra Box Office at 815-965-0049. Ticket prices range from $22 to $60. Student tickets are available for $7.

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Logan a fitting end to a character’s struggle

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Saturday, March 18, 2017 10am – 4pm

6799 Guilford Rd. Rockford, IL 61107 815-397-9112

Tickets: $7 adult, $5 children (3-17 years old), infants (0-2 years old) free, Museum Members free Tickets can be purchased online at www.midwayvillage.com, in the museum’s Gift Shop, or at the event.

Event Supported by a Generous Grant from:

t’s di�cult to think of now, but there was a time Hugh Jackman was considered unsuitable to play Wolverine in Bryan Singer’s X-Men. At over 6-feet-tall, the actor was around a foot taller than the comic book character.

Seventeen years later, Jackman has portrayed Wolverine on the big screen 9 times including three Wolverine spin-o� stories – X-Men Origins: Wolverine; The Wolverine; and now Logan.

The first two promised much and delivered little as both films fell short of expectations. Thankfully for audiences, the third time’s the charm.

For audiences concerned about superhero fatigue, Logan o�ers a fresh take on the genre. James Mangold presents a more grounded Wolverine film with a vulnerable Logan unlike we’ve seen before. It’s 2029 and his healing powers are failing him. He has aged considerable and is visibly ill.

There are few mutants left with Logan living in Mexico, with Caliban (Stephen Merchant) and a mentally deteriorated Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart). His simple plan to escape to safety with Charles is threatened by the appearance of Laura (Dafne Keen), an 11-year-old mutant with similar powers and features to Logan. Retirement is not an option for the former X-Man as he must protect Laura from her militant pursuers.

After Deadpool showed 20th Century Fox that an R-rated comic book film has appeal there was a lot of buzz around Logan aiming for the same rating. As the rating allows more room for violence and darker themes, it opened the door for more adult content which Logan revels in. At first, the script appears to be trying too hard as it forces in cursing, nudity and

blood. Once the film settles though, the rating begins to complement the film as opposed to acting as gimmick.

This is a hardened world Logan now inhabits and as such he’s hardened with it, more so than usual. The X-Men are gone and he finds himself struggling with mortality. He’s the last gunslinger forced into one more showdown and he doesn’t disappoint.

The fight scenes are brutal and vicious slaughters that are surprisingly restrained in terms of gratuity even if they are more graphic than previous instalments. The action set pieces are remarkably fresh, gone are the disaster porn CGI fests that often plague superhero films. The fights are hard hitting and wonderfully choreographed to channel the rage of our heroes, including a standout performance by Keen, and have that translate to us. You’ll wince more than once as adamantium cuts through bone.

Logan delivers a final chapter for the Wolverine character but for all its brilliance, it feels detached from the X-Men franchise. There are a few comments to previous films but for the most part this could be a standalone tale that exists outside the canon of the series. It’s more an observation than a criticism as it doesn’t hinder the film, but if you’re expecting many old and familiar faces to make cameos then don’t hold your breath.

With Jackman and Stewart both announcing that Logan will be the last hurrah for both their portrayals of the characters, it’s a fitting swansong. It doesn’t present a conclusion to the X-Men series or attempt to tie up any loose ends, but it is the final chapter for one hero’s journey that’s poignant, moving and with enough rage to remind you who you’re dealing with.

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

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A&E Happenings Arts & Theater

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

The Art Box – 308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 815-758-0313.

Artists’ Ensemble Theatre – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. Info: 815-394-5004.

ArtSpace West Gallery – 1426 N. Main St. Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Info: 815-963-1894.

Beloit Fine Arts Incubator – 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Gallery hours: Mon.,10 a.m.-2 p.m. ; Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat.,10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Info: 608-322-4250. For further information please visit BeloitFineArtsIncubator.com or call the gallery at 608-313-9083.

Beloit College – Logan Museum of Anthropology, Shaw Gallery, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. Tues.Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 608-363-2828.

Belvidere Performing Arts Center – 1500 E. Ave., Belvidere. Tickets available at Tickets.thestudiorockford.com or 815-332-2205.

Byron Civic Theatre – 850 N. Colfax, Byron. Info: 815-312-3000 or bctmagic.com.

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

The Castle - The Castle Performing Arts Center at 501 Prospect St. is Beloit’s newest home for the arts. For information visit thecastlebeloit.com or call 608-346-3114.

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

DeKalb Area Women’s Center Galleries - 1021 State St., DeKalb. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. Info: 815-758-1351.

Ingrid Dohm Studio Gallery – 839 N. Perryville Road.

Appointments/Info: 815-519-6492.

Fireside Dinner Theatre - 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI. (800) 477-9505 Freeport Art Museum – 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. Info: 815-235-9755.

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

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

Grace Performing Arts Center - Festival 56 productions are performed at this location, 316 South Main Street, Princeton. 815-879-5656, ext. 11, festival56.com Horseflower’s Creative Hotspot - Located in the historic SM & SF building (upstairs) at 1019 3rd Ave. in the heart of Midtown. Creative space featuring a gallery, home to the Kandinsky Creative Group, collaborative space, classes, Creative discussions and so much more. If you are looking unique we are it. We are more than a gallery, we’re an experience! Open ThursdaySaturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment, second Friday of the month until 8 p.m. More information contact Lenny at (815) 501-2375 or email Kandinsky.c.g.2015@gmail.com Charlotte Hackin Art Studio & Gallery – 6278 Brynwood Drive, Rockford. Info: 815-639-1318.

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

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

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

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

David C. Olson Photography Studio – 7801 E. State St., inside Clock Tower Resort. Wildlife and nature imagery. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday. Free. Info: 815-873-1777.

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

Rockford Art Museum - 711 N. Main St.. For more information visit rockfordartmuseum.org.

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

Rockford University Art Gallery – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. Info: 815-226-4105.

Rockford University Performing Arts Department and Maddox & CheekTheatres - 5050 E. State St. Formoreinformationcall815.226.4100orvisitrockford.edu/artslectures/performingartsseason.

Stage Coach Theater - 126 S. 5th St., DeKalb.

Tickets and information at stagecoachers.com or 815-758-1940.

State of the Art – 218 E. State St. Open Tues.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. “First Friday” events until 8 p.m. Info: 815-979-1944.

317 Studio and Gallery- 317 Market St. Stop by for Open Studio Thursday and Friday nights from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday afternoon from 12-5 p.m. Our gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday 12-2 p.m., also open during evening hours, check calendar for times or call. 317studiogallery.com or 815-315-7000 Timber Lake Playhouse – 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. Info: 815-244-2035. timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Without Shoes Modern Dance Company – Maddox Theatre, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. Womanspace – 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

Woodstock Weavers Guild – Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson, Woodstock. Info: 815-399-1630.

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

Ongoing Seasons of the Sugar River-Catching the Light - Monroe Art Center, 1315 11th St. in Monroe, WI, announces another exciting exhibit to be on display through March 24. The exhibit “Seasons of the Sugar River-Catching the Light: Cultural Edges and Transitional Spaces” showcases the scenic landscapes of the Sugar River Watershed from the headwaters region in western Dane County to the lower basin where the river converges with the Pecatonica River in northern Illinois. The artwork by over 20 artists using a variety of media will be on display. This exhibition is the result of an open call for artists to enter artwork in the Lower Sugar River Watershed Association’s (LSRWA) fourth annual juried exhibition.

75th Anniversary Exhibit - Rediscover Burpee - Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. Thru April 16. Tues. - Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $10; children 4-12 $9; under-3 free.

A Few Good Men - VCCT of Rochelle is staging

the drama March 17, 18, 19, 24 and 25. The story centers on the trial of two Marines for their roles in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The young Navy lawyer expects a plea deal and a cover up, but is pushed by a member of his defense team to defend his clients. He puts the “military mentality” and the Marine Code of Honor on trial. Show times are 8 p.m. for the Friday and Saturday night performances and 2 p.m. for the Sunday, March 19, matinee.

Tickets are $12 at the door or $11 on line at vcctrochelle.org. A table of 8 can be ordered for $80 online. Shows are in the Paddock Room at Hickory Grove, 1127 N. Seventh Street in the Comfort Inn complex in Rochelle. A Few Good Men is a drama and contains language and themes that may not be suitable for youngsters.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, March 10-12 The Last Romance - Artists’ Ensemble Theatre.

8 p.m. Friday. 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday. 2 p.m.

Sunday. $30. On an ordinary day in a routine life, Ralph decides to take a different path on his daily walk—one that leads him to the dog park and an unexpected second chance at love. Ralph uses his undeniable charm to woo the elegant, but distant, Carol. She’s cautious; he’s persistent. Ralph’s possessive sister, Rose, is unhappy about the whole thing. Featuring Ensemble members Jan Bacino, Carolyn Cadigan and Gary Wingert. Recommended for middle school and older.

Friday, March 10 & Saturday, March 11 Blunderland - by the West Side Showroom. At Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 3rd Ave. 8 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday. $10. For more info, see Page 21.

MUSIC

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

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

Bruce L. Warden - For listening & dining every Friday and Saturday 5-9 p.m. at Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St. Thursday, March 9 The Matchsellers Hillbilly Music - Katie’s Cup, 502 7th. St. 7 p.m. The Matchsellers are Warsaw, Indiana native Andrew Morris and Julie Bates of Kansas City, Missouri. Their exciting, gritty, and often hilarious stage show has been developed over three years of relentless touring across the U.S. and Europe.

Friday, March 10 Ian Fitzgerald - Folk singer & songwriter performing at JustGoods Listening Room, 201 7th St. 7-9 p.m.

Bluegrass Reunion Band - Performing at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. from 5:30-8

Have your free listing in the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication.

Listings can be e-mailed to contact@rockrivertimes.com or called in to 815-964-9767.

p.m. Free.

Name the Moon w/ Canyon Spell - Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 11 Howard Levy - Grammy-award winner Howard Levy will perform his Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica. The RSO will feature American composer Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. Tickets available by calling 815-965-0049 or visiting rockfordsymphony.com.

Lone Canary/Starlite Radio/Zach Pietrini Band Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m.

Trinadora’s Celtic Frolic - Spring Creek United Church of Christ, 4500 Spring Creek Rd. 7 p.m.

Trinador’s Celtic Frolic, featuring Jannie Nelson and Ron Holm, will perform. Refreshments and Mama Mia’s cuisine are available.

Sunday, March 12 Dance - VFW, 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park, across from Sunrise Restaurant.7 p.m. Admission is $7.

Sunday, March 26 Dance - VFW, 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park, across from Sunrise Restaurant.7 p.m. Admission is $7.

COMMUNITY

Ongoing Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $8 for ages 13 & older, $7 for ages 3-12, free for children younger than 4 and members; additional fee for traveling exhibits. 815-965-3433.

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

815-963-6769.

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

OSF Healing Pathways Cancer Resource Center – 5668 E. State St., Suite 2700. Healing Pathways provides programs and services to cancer patients, survivors and family members at no cost. Programs include strength training, nutrition classes, support groups, book club and many others. For more information call 815-977-4123;Fax: 815-977-5513 or visit healingpathwayscrc.org.

Memorial Hall – 211 N. Main St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Mon-Fri., or by appointment. 815-969-1999.

Midway Village – 6799 Guilford Road. Open Tuesday-Friday (May-August) 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Monday. 815-397-9112.

Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens – 1354 N. Second St. Open Tues.-Sat. (closed Mon.): hours vary, check website or call. Admission: $6 resident, $8 non-resident, free for children 4 and younger. Water features, seating areas and sculptures, all in a tropical plant setting.

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events, educational programs, workshops, lecture series. Rentals of meeting/event room available. Gift shop. Info: rockfordparkdistrict.org or 815-987-8800.

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

Rock Hollow Hunt Club - Bingo and pull-tabs the last Tuesday of every month at Rock Hollow Hunt Club, 1931 IL Route 75 East in Freeport. Buy cards beginning at 6 p.m. games start at 6:30 p.m. sharp.

Benefits the US Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation.

Rockford Park District – Various programs available throughout the year. Program Guides now available at Customer Service locations. Info: 815-987-8800 or rockfordparkdistrict.org.

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

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

815-637-1343 Womanspace – 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Yoga every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 a.m. $40/four classes or $12/class. Basic Hatha Yoga. Other activities throughout the year. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Classes at The Arc – The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties, 1222 E. State St. Info: 815-965-3455.

Registration for “Putting Wellness to Work” – University of Illinois Extension, Boone County, 205 Cadillac Court, Unit 3, Belvidere. Date: Your choice. Lessons on practical skills to help workers live healthy lives. Call Judy Hodge, Program Coordinator, at 815-544-3710 or hodg@illinois. edu to schedule lessons.

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden – 2715 S. Main St. Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $6 adults, $3 seniors & students, children younger than 3 and Klehm members, free. Donation Day is first Tuesday of each month. Admission free, donations of any amount welcome. Call 815-965-8146 or visit klehm.org for more information.

Take Charge of Your Health, Live Well, Be Well Workshop - Do you have to manage a health condition on a daily basis or care for someone who does? Join us for a FREE Take Charge of Your Health Workshop. First session starts Monday April 3rd at 9:30am at Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine Rd. Open to the Public. Call Ashlee Dearman Covert from The Northwestern IL Area Agency on Aging for more info: 779-221-3722.

German Dancing Lessons - Hosted by the German Society of Rockford. Dance and also learn about German culture. All ages welcome, always looking for new people. Takes place from 7-8 p.m. on Mondays at Advanced Machine & Engineering Co., 2500 Latham St., on the 2nd floor. Free admission. Come check us out. For more information call 815-494-9872.

Rockford Crochet Club - New group has formed in Rockford for those who love to crochet or would like to learn. Please find us under “Rockford Crochet Club” on Facebook. Group meets once a week at Meg’s Daily Grind on Alpine/Guilford Road from 10:30 a.m.-noon. This group is an opportunity to connect with others who enjoy crocheting. All crocheters, from beginning to advanced, are welcome. We gather at the large round table in the corner of the coffee shop.

Just bring whatever project you are working on and join in!

Wednesday, March 8 Sinnissippi Audubon Society annual dinner - Event takes place at UW Health Sports Factory, 305 S. Madison St. Doors open at 5:30, dinner/ meeting at 6:15. Italian dinner catered by Prairie Street Brewhouse. Cost is $35, $25 for students. For reservations call 815-543-3658 or email sinnissippiaudubon@gmail.com. The topic for the event will be “What fish are in our creeks and rivers?” Speaker Dr. Phil Willink of Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium has done surveys of the native fish in our cleanest creeks. He also is an expert on sport fish and on invasives such as Asian Carp. Presentation will include many photos and stories.

Thursday, March 9 Dining in the Dark - The Center for Sight & Hearing is hosting its 5th Annual Dining in the Dark at Franchesco’s Ristorante, 7128 Spring Creek Rd., from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Participants in the event journey through a four course meal while blindfolded, using their other senses to guide them. Outside of the dining experience, there will be a blind wine pull, live and silent auctions, and guest MC’s Andy Gannon and Whitney Martin to lead everyone through the night. This event brings awareness to what it is like to have severe vision loss or blindness. All proceeds will benefit the Center for Sight & Hearing’s Vision Clinic. Tickets can be purchased on our website at centerforsighthearing.org.

Friday, March 10 Flights of Fancy - Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St. 7-9 p.m. $35. Join us for a fun event to benefit Montessori Private Academy featuring live music from Clark Kelly. Prairie Street Brewhouse will be offering a beer tasting and delicious appetizers. Don’t miss the great items on the silent auction as well as the 50/50 and vacation raffles. All the money raised from this event provides funding to a wide range of vital areas, including academic programs, music, art, new technology, physical education, student services, and operations.

Saturday, March 11 Ag All Around Us - Discovery Center is celebrating all things farming with Ag All Around Us from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Discovery Center and the WinnebagoBoone Farm Bureau are joining forces to create a “farm-tastic” day! Meet local farmers, check out real farm equipment, and get hands-on with where food comes. You’ll be amazed at the number of things we grow right here in Illinois!

Turn corn into plastic, measure yourself against a plant, and more! Bandanas, work boots and bib overalls optional. All activities are included with general admission to Discovery Center. General admission: $8 adults; $8 children ages 2-17; free to Discovery Center Members and children age 1 and younger. This event is sponsored in part by the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

March Madness book-sale - ‘Friends at Beloit Public Library’ will host a March Madness book-sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. inside the Beloit Public Library, 605

Eclipse Blvd. in Beloit. All books are priced to sell FO R A . Adult hardback books are 50 cents; paperback books and children’s books are priced at 25 cents.

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Support 13U Big Dogs Express at your neighborhood neighborhood Applebee’s located at Applebee’s® located at 1675 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford.

McNulty Irish Dance performances - The McNulty Irish 1675 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford Dance troupe will perform at 11 a.m. at Nordlof DATE 4/1/17 TIME 8:00am $5.00 Support Dogs Express- 10:00am at your neighborhood Center, 118 N. Main St. (free); at 3 p.m. for Rockford’s TICKETS TICKETS: $513U Big DATE: 4/1/17 TIME: 8AM-10AM Applebee’s® located at 1675 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford.

St. Patricks Day Parade downtown (free); and at 5 p.m. at Prairie St. Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St. (Irish DATE 4/1/17 TIME 8:00am - 10:00am TICKETS $5.00 SERVES Marching Society party, $7 in advance, $10 at the door for ages 15 and older). For more information visit mcnultyirishdancers.com.

Monday, March 13 Zen meditation - Seated meditation (zazen) will Sunday, March 12 be offered at the Connections Therapy Center, Rockford During Prohibition - Midway Village Support 13U Big Dogs Express at your neighborhood 5334 Williams Dr., in Roscoe, 7 p.m.

Beginners Museum, 6799 Guilford Road. 2 p.m. $5-8. Have Applebee’s® located at 1675 E Riversideat Blvd, Rockford.

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March 3, 2017 Warrants must be verified before arrest

WARNING: The fugitives in this bulletin may be dangerous. Never confront them. Call Crime Stoppers or your local police.

Heather Waldron Narcotics Violation County—42 years old

Cody Rebel Theft County— 24 years old

Tye Bressler Aggravated DUI City—36 years old

IMPORTANT: Your call is confidential; we never ask your name, and our phones do not have caller I.D. If your information leads to an arrest or solves a crime, you will be paid up to $1000.00.

This bulletin is an official publication compiled by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, Rockford Police Department and Rockford Area Crime Stoppers.

Andre Smith Narcotics Violation City—41 years old

Jacob Washburn Burglary City—22 years old

Marlon Taylor Aggravated Battery City—23 years old

Daniel Montiel Burglary City—24 years old

Have your free listing in the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication.

Listings can be e-mailed to contact@rockrivertimes.com or called in to 815-964-9767.

Brian Shearer Theft City—39 years old

Danielle McCune Narcotics Violation City—32 years old

All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

CRIME DOESN’T PAY – WE DO No Taxpayer money is ever used for a CrimeStoppers reward.

CrimeStoppers is 100% funded by donations.

You can help by sending a donation to: Rockford Area CrimeStoppers, P.O. Box 4535 Rockford, IL 61110 Bulletins may be downloaded from www.rockfordcrimestoppers.com

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Death Notices George Smith 88 Year(s) Rockford 2/27/2017 William Lee 70 Year(s) Rockford 2/27/2017 Janina Desjardins 85 Year(s) Rockford 2/27/2017 Shirley Eckhardt 89 Year(s) Rockford 2/28/2017 Douglas Enderle 52 Year(s) Loves Park 2/28/2017 Carmella Armato 98 Year(s) Rockford 2/28/2017 Kimberly Anderson 46 Year(s) Rockford 2/28/2017 Rita Leas 86 Year(s) Rockford 2/28/2017 Sheldon Heid 79 Year(s) Rockford 3/1/2017 O. Sheldon Best 100 Year(s) Rockford 3/1/2017 Helen Vitner 71 Year(s) Rockford 3/1/2017 Robert Stoner 70 Year(s) Rockford 3/1/2017 David Marinaro 68 Year(s) Rockford 3/1/2017 Harold Bennett 89 Year(s) Rockford 3/1/2017 Kathaleen Becker 74 Year(s) Rockford 3/1/2017 Kiya Strawbridge 43 Year(s) Rockford 3/1/2017 Joann Ferraro 84 Year(s) Machesney Park 3/1/2017 Betty Mulock 75 Year(s) Rockford 3/2/2017 Mary Kerch 80 Year(s) Rockton 3/2/2017 Dean Clary 88 Year(s) Rockford 3/2/2017 Margaret Mefford 66 Year(s) Rockton 3/2/2017 Maria Taimispo 79 Year(s) Loves Park 3/2/2017 Kristin Zummo 31 Year(s) Rockford 3/2/2017 Joyce Patch 79 Year(s) South Beloit 3/2/2017 Joan Schmidt 85 Year(s) Rockford 3/2/2017 Donald Dieterman 85 Year(s) Rockford 3/2/2017 Martin Ruggero 68 Year(s) Rockford 3/3/2017 Christy Plager 67 Year(s) Rockford 3/3/2017 Betty Morrison 98 Year(s) Durand 3/3/2017 Robert Krenek 86 Year(s) Rockford 3/3/2017 Debra Reynolds 61 Year(s) Rockford 3/3/2017 Evelyn Ferenciak 89 Year(s) Rockford 3/3/2017 Kristi Scianna 42 Year(s) Rockford 3/4/2017 Mary Kudzma 75 Year(s) Loves Park 3/4/2017 Richard Kapfer 82 Year(s) Roscoe 3/4/2017 Donald Swinson 84 Year(s) Rockford 3/4/2017 Daniel Hicks 47 Year(s) Cherry Valley 3/4/2017 Padro Esquivel 69 Year(s) Rockford 3/4/2017 Michael Welter 67 Year(s) Rockford 3/4/2017 Evelyn Licary 98 Year(s) South Beloit 3/4/2017 Sally Lawson 75 Year(s) Durand 3/5/2017 Lucretia Bogt 90 Year(s) Rockford 3/5/2017 Prince Pierce 86 Year(s) Rockford 3/5/2017 James Wasilewski 94 Year(s) Rockford 3/5/2017 Charles Foster 61 Year(s) South Beloit 3/5/2017 Gloria Krause 78 Year(s) Rockford 3/5/2017 Timothy Zahn 54 Year(s) Machesney Park 3/5/2017 Gerald Gustafson 75 Year(s) Rockford 3/5/2017 Michele Owen 70 Year(s) Rockford 3/6/2017 John Randis 90 Year(s) Rockford 3/6/2017 Richard Johnson 68 Year(s) Loves Park 3/6/2017 Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.

Your Horoscope

By Denise Guzzardo This Week: The full moon on March 12 in Virgo can be a conflicting energy for some as well as a time of clarity for others. We have been in the sign of Pisces which encourages us to dream big with no restrictions. The full moon in Virgo requires us to form an outline, or a step-by-step plan to reach those goals. Remember, this doesn’t make them unobtainable by any stretch of the imagination; it just requires us to develop a map towards our destination and to follow it, without any roadside stops.

Venus, the planet of love, is retrograde and will remain retrograde until March 15. Try not to make any rash decisions regarding affairs of the heart at this time.

Allow Venus to stabilize first, you’ll be glad you did. Enjoy!

Aries (March 21 to April 19) — A large group or organization can benefit from your expertise at this time. The only way that you will know this for sure is by putting yourself out there. Networking is key now, follow up with all of your contacts. You will be in the spotlight by week’s end. Make sure you look your best, Aries.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20) — Be cautious of emails and messages early on this week, make sure they are not falling into the wrong hands. Changes within your current home environment will create some unexpected shifts within your personal life. This would be an excellent time to study feng shui, as well as donate those items you no longer use to an organization that benefits humanity, Taurus.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20) — You have so many opportunities to change the course of your life at this time, now it’s time to take some action. You probably feel a little more exhausted than usual, but that’s okay; you are sorting a tremendous amount emotional elements now. By week’s end you will feel more peaceful than you have in quite some time, Gemini.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22) — Pay close attention to your health or the health of a loved one during this lunar cycle. Don’t overlook physical ailments or they could become more complicated for you down the road. You may need to tell a loved one exactly how you feel or felt. If you can’t do this face to face write them a letter; you can’t carry this around forever, Cancer.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) — Your social calendar is getting pretty full this week and you may feel as though you’re spread pretty thin by week’s end. Honor all of your emotional obligations. The universe will give you the added energy you need to pull this off with style and grace. By week’s end you are everybody’s hero. You can’t beat that with a stick, Leo. Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) — The full moon in your sign March 12 provides you

with some leverage as well as clarity, as long as your intentions are admirable.

Express your heartfelt concerns to those you hold near and dear to your heart without judgement. A financial windfall will arrive by week’s end allowing you to catch up on debt that has been weighing heavily on your nerves recently.

Expansions with career will be noticeable soon; stay open and receptive to these new elements, Virgo.

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) — Romantic elements provide an emotional distraction from major stress this week. Work appears to be overwhelming with difficult glitches to master. At the end of the day a decent meal with a loving companion has the ability to soothe your worn-out nerves. It’s possible that your work has contributed to a difficult romantic connection. Keep your personal life and your workplace separate, Libra.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) — This would be an excellent time to acknowledge your partner’s contributions to your life and validate your admiration for them. We get so caught up in the daily struggles of life that we don’t always take the time out to praise those that mean the most to us. A little bit of kindness goes a long way at this time, Scorpio.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) — You are making a great career connection during this lunar cycle. It will be obvious that your past efforts will be rewarded in the near future. Follow up on all leads at

this time, someone is in a position to help you with your long-term goals. Put your best foot forward and dress to impress, you won’t be disappointed, Sag. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) — This is not the time to become fearful about finances. Instead, roll up your sleeves and take advantage of last-minute clients or job offers that arrive now. A positive financial opportunity will arrive midweek. Take care of your physical self at this time. You cannot afford to be under the weather when opportunity knocks, Capricorn.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) — Large gatherings provide you with connections to further your career goals at this time.

Make sure you get out and about, putting your best foot forward now. All eyes are on you by week’s end. Make yourself available to those that are interested in improving the quality of your life. You won’t be disappointed, Aquarius.

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) — Your week starts off with a bang, and it may be difficult to keep up with phone messages and communication. Try not to allow this to frustrate you too much, you’re in high demand at this time. You will need to schedule your time and energy wisely. As the week progresses you will find time for your own personal needs to be met. Take time for a little self-indulgent behavior; a haircut or massage will do the trick, Pisces.

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

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Government Notices 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 PM on April 11, 2017 at 4875 Blackhawk Road Rockford, IL 61109.

AGENDA & ORDER OF BUSINESS: 1. Nomination in order for Moderator of Meeting.

2. Election of Moderator, sworn in

by Clerk.

3. Annual Town Meeting called to order by Moderator.

4. Public Comment.

5. Reading and approval of minutes of 2016 Annual Town Meeting by Clerk.

6. Supervisor’s Annual Financial Statement distributed by Clerk.

7. Motion to Adjourn.

Next Annual Town Meeting April 10, 2018 @ 6:30 PM 7128R TRRT 3/8 n n n LEGAL NOTICE The Rockford Park District invites qualified firms to submit a bid to supply two Concession Trailers per specifications for the Rockford Park District.

Please submit the bid on the enclosed Bid Offer Form and return in a “Sealed Bid” envelope showing the bid number, date and time of opening in the lower left-hand corner of the return envelope. Failure to include the bid offer form properly completed and signed will result in the submission being rejected.

Bids will be accepted until Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., Bid opening will be in the Webbs Norman Center Board Room located at 401 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101. Bid submissions may be hand delivered to the Bid Opening. Allow time for

the bid to be received, as well as time and date stamped prior to the bid opening time. A drop box is located at the top of the steps of the Webbs Norman Center Green Street entrance. Bids may be placed in the drop box. The box will be checked 15 minutes prior to the bid opening. (There are two drop boxes at this location, take care to place the bid in the box labeled for bid submissions.)

Rockford Park District welcomes the opportunity to assist guests with disabilities to enjoy ALL the facilities, programs, and services.

Any questions regarding this bid shall be directed to Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Manager, at (815) 969-4094.

7129R TRRT 3/8 n n n INVITATION TO BID TRAFFIC SIGNS AND POSTS & FINISHED SIGNS BID NO.: 317-PW-036 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, March 23, 2017 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 http://www.rockfordil.gov/finance/central-services/ purchasing.aspx Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number.

Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices

n n n Found - Unclaimed Property Listing Rockford Park District Police Dept.

The listing property has been abandoned, lost, or stolen, and has been recovered in the Rockford Park District without identification as to ownership or authorization to possess or is unclaimed and the location of the owner is unknown.

Date Recovered / Tag # Property Description 1/10/13 / 5341 black Protégé suitcase w/misc clothes 10/27/13 / 5088 Samsonite suitcase w/clothing 10/31/14 / 5227 brown purse – Andrea Yates 10/9/16 / 6721 wallet – Montre Metcalf 10/12/16 / 6722 purse – Tomara Wales 11/5/13 / 5087 keys on a blue lanyard 12/22/15 / 5973 PINK bag w/make up 2/2/15 / 5847 blue Adventure Trails backpack w/ misc items 2/14/16 / 5811 red DimeBag brand bag 2/22/16 / 5981 ID & debit card – Christina Gomez 3/11/14 / 5020 misc clothing items 3/29/14 / 5029&5030 keys 5/15/13 / 5125-5127 2 – LG cell phones & phone charger 5/27/13 / 5136-5140 Golf bags & clubs & carts 5/7/14 / 5527 Black Zeroxposure coat 5/20/15 / 5820&5821 Zte cell phone & RVC lanyard w/ keys 6/6/15 / 5644 Ozark Trail tent & pillows 6/7/16 / 5430 wallet, debit card – Caneisha Mathis 6/10/16 / 4556 Galaxy cell phone 7/4/13 / 5265 Purse w/cell phone 7/5/14 / 5673 Wallet – Marc Spence 7/30/14 / 5551 Green military style metal ammo box 7/12/15 / 5845 Tan leather keychain w/ Dodge keys 7/18/15 / 5839 Donation box 7/19/15 / 5770 LG smart phone 8/17/13 / 5164 ID, inhaler – Jerry Clevenger 8/1/15 / 5800 Purse 8/9/15 / 5851 Wallet, ID, debit card – Samual Tennial 8/10/16 / 5552 Misc knives 9/8/12 / 5429 Misc girls clothing 9/12/13 / 5181 Keys 9/12/16 / 6707-09 Nike backpack, gray backpack, guitar case 9/24/16 / 6719&6720 Misc golf clubs Property claims should be made to the Rockford Park District Police Department, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, Illinois 61101. Telephone 815987-8874 for information during business hours 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Persons claiming property shall provide reasonable and satisfactory proof of his/her ownership or right to possession of the property being claimed.

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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.

7130R TRRT 3/8 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to contract for the following items and services; specifications are on file with Demandstar.com or Jacki Minnihan, Purchasing Dept, Rockford Park District, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4094.

The Rockford Park District invites qualified firms to provide shade, ornamental, and evergreen trees for the Rockford Park District’s spring planting. Trees will be delivered to the Rockford Park District by the contractor, and installed by Park District staff.

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.

Bid No. 17-2169 – 2017 Spring Tree Purchase Bid Opening: Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 7131R TRRT 3/8 n n n LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Rockford Park District intends to Prequalify Contractors. The prequalification document is on file with Debbie Brooks, Purchasing Dept., Rockford Park District, 401 South Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, Phone: (815) 969-4062.

The Rockford Park is accepting prequalification submissions for public works projects. Prequalification is a collection of documents needed to respond to public works bids and the intent is to minimize the contractor’s response time. Purchasing will collect safety program information, evidence of compliance for several items, certificate of insurance, and documentation of participation in apprenticeship and trainings programs applicable to the work to be performed and registered with the US DOL. BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 7153R TRRT 3/8 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 sign companies to produce and install 28’ Circular Sunsinger logo signs at the Indoor Sports Center. The base bid sign is to be an internally LED illuminated sign installed on the south elevation of the ISC addition. The alternate bid is to produce and install a 28’ circular non illuminated sign to be installed on the north elevation of the ISC addition.

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. 17-2167 – Sunsinger Signs at Indoor Sports Center Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., Rockford Park District, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 Bid Opening: Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., Rockford Park District, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 7132R TRRT 3/8 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.

Kitchen Equipment.

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.

Bid submissions may be hand delivered to the bid opening. Allow time for bid to be received, as well as time and date stamped prior to bid opening time. A drop box is located at the top of the steps of the Webbs Norman Center Green Street entrance. Bids may be placed in the drop box. The box will be checked 15 minutes prior to the bid opening. Note: there are two drop boxes at this location, please take care to place the bod in the box labeled for bid submissions.

Bid No. 17-2173– Kitchen Equipment Bid Opening: Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., Webbs Norman Center Board Room, 401 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101 BY: Julianne C. Elliott, Secretary 7152R TRRT 3/8

Public Notices n n n U Stor 3000 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 4 of the Self Service Storage facility act, in the state of Illinois. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on March 17th, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 3000 Charles Street Rockford Illinois 61108. The personal property described below.

117 – Annette Peavy; 124 – Carlos Garcia; 149 – Claudia Cornejo; 213 – Joseph Williamson; 218 - Maureen McClean; 302 – Angela Giles; 305 – Denis Hillyer; 311 – Tiffany Pearson; 322 – Trisha Branning; 415 – Lee Curry; 500 – Matthew Youngblood; 515 – Daisy Botti.

Units are auctioned by lot.

Purchases must be with cash only and be paid for at the time of sale. All goods must be removed

within 24 hours of purchase. Sale is subject to adjournment.

7097R TRRT 3/8 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BLACKHAWK BANK f/k/a BLACKHAWK STATE BANK, Plaintiff, v.

PATRICK CROMBIE; PATRICIA CROMBIE; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No.: 2017 CH 182 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot One Hundred Fifty-six (156) as designated upon Plat No. 6 of Chicory Ridge Subdivision, being a Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 31 and part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 32, all in Township 46 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 41 of Plats on Page 118A in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 10895 Chicory Ridge Way Roscoe, IL 61073 PROPERTY CODE: 032C 456 P.I.N. NUMBER: 04-32-303003 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 27th day of March, 2017, 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: 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 7098R TRRT 3/15

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SCOTT D. CAMPBELL, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2017-P-47 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of SCOTT D. CAMPBELL. Letters of Office were issued on February 3, 2017 to CHRISTOPHER J. CAMPBELL, 1047 Westridge Drive, Rockford, IL 61102, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Attorney Erin E. Walsh, 1707 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 1, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: February 22, 2017 CHRISTOPHER J. CAMPBELL, Independent Administrator Attorney Erin E. Walsh #6279993 Attorney for Estate 1707 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 399-1400 7099R TRRT 3/15 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 Event Planning business in said County and State under the name of ALime Events at the following post office addresses: 207 Carbaugh Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Antwonniki S. Wainwright, Latoya Brown SIGNED: Antwonniki S. Wainwright 2/24/17 SIGNED: Latoya Brown 2/24/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 24th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7115R TRRT 3/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a dog grooming business in said County and State under the name of Tails of Wonder at the following post office addresses: 1823 Crestwood Ave., Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Elizabeth Brooks SIGNED: Elizabeth Brooks 2/28/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7116R TRRT 3/15

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: FARHAD REZAZADEH, Deceased.

2017 P 55 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of FARHAD REZAZADEH. Letters of Office were issued on Februry 27, 2017 to ZHIAN REZAZADEH, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Douglas Miller, American Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 8, 2017 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Douglas Miller Douglas Miller Attorney for Executor American Law Firm, P.C. Douglas Miller 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 7133R TRRT 3/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MILDRED HELEN DAILEY, Deceased.

No. 2015 P 649 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MILDRED HELEN DAILEY. Letters of Office were issued on January 11, 2016 to TIM E. DAILEY, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is David E. Mayfield, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 8, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

DATED: March 1, 2017 /s/ David E. Mayfield David E. Mayfield Name: David E. Mayfield ARDC #1803034 Attorney for Estate

Address: 4023 Charles Street City: Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone: 815-229-5333 7134R TRRT 3/22 n n n NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BLACKHAWK BANK, Plaintiff, v.

JASON A. CONLEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No.: 2017 CH 210 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Ninety-three (93) as designated upon the Plat of Welty Sisters Valley Park Subdivision in part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 30, Township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 20 of Plats on Page 51 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 519 28th Street Rockford, IL 61108 PROPERTY CODE: 174A 061 P.I.N. NUMBER: 12-30-256016 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, on or before the 10th day of April, 2017, 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: 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 7135R TRRT 3/22

March 8, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LOLA LYNN WHITE, et al Defendant 14 CH 00265 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 24, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TEN (10) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF C. J. DAHLIN SUBDIVISION, PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 21 OF PLATS ON PAGE 237 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1224 30TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-30-458012 (174D484).

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME-

OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-03908.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-03908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00265 TJSC#: 37-1702 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. I715637 P7090R TRRT 3/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

JOHN C. KERJAKE AND SHERRY KERJAKE, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

17CH 84 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: JOHN C. KERJAKE, SHERRY KERJAKE, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT NINETEEN (19) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF V.W. RENNE’S SECOND SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS ON PAGE 15 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF SAID COUNTY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 11-15-257-009 commonly known as 1535 VIRGINIA AV ROCKFORD IL 61101; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by JOHN C. KERJAKE AND SHERRY KERJAKE, and recorded in the Office of the Winnebago County Recorder as Document Number 0644410; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you

as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, located at 400 WEST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61101, on or before the March 31, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Attorney No. 3635 LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel Aaron Nevel 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com # 17-00107 I715718 P7091R TRRT 3/15 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 the selling of hand crafted jewelry and accessories business in said County and State under the name of Gracie Lou Designs Co. at the following post office addresses: 3311 Chateau Lane, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Michelle Whitacre SIGNED: Michelle Whitacre 2/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7109R TRRT 3/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE TO CITI BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF12 Plaintiff, vs.

AUDRA K. ARCHAMBEAU; BRIAN K. ARCHAMBEAU; FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION Defendants, 16 CH 216 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 6, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot One Hundred Ninety (190) as designated upon Plat No. 6 of Hononegah Country Estates in Part of the North Half (1/2) and part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 29, Township 46 North, Range 3 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Winnebago County, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 37 of Plats 238 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 4454

Straw Lane, Roscoe, IL 61073.

P.I.N. 04-29-326-005.

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

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

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

16-002938 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I715926 P7093R TRRT 3/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

SISENIA CORTES SALINAS; SC TRIKAYA, LLC - SERIES 2205 PARMELE STREET; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 730 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE EAST 150 FEET OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF UNION PARK SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH. RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS ON PAGE 14 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT BEING PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2205 Parmele Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-36-305-016.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077.

SFFX.0025 I715929 P7092R TRRT 3/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF JERICHO KELLER, Minor’s Current Name PETER KALEN JR. Name of Parent/Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor Case No. 17 MR 185 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on April 20, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in room # 426, I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her name of Jericho Keller, a minor, to the name of Jericho Kalen. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford, Illinois.

Jericho Keller, a minor, by, /s/ Peter Kalen Jr. Date: 2/23/17 7100R TRRT 3/15 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO GREGORY DAHM, Plaintiff, v.

SRI EKOWATI DAHM, Defendant.

2017 D 128 NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN YOU, SRI EKOWATI DAHM, 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, Sri Ekowati Dahm, 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 10th day of April, 2017, 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/ Catrina C. Miksis Catrina C. Miksis, No. 6324354 Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. 303 N. Main St., Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 965-2902 7101R TRRT 3/15 n n n Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to identify the true owner of a business.

ASSUMED NAME: KURTIS RICHARD KALLENBACH PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 1643 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104, Rockford, Illinois 61107 NAMEHOLDER(S): Kallenbach, Kurtis Richard By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes.

I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in

Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

SIGNED BY: Kallenbach, Kurtis Richard EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: kurtiskallenbach@gmail.com 7102R TRRT 3/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: WARREN W. FERRELL, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2016 P 562 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of WARREN W. FERRELL. Letters of Office of Co-Executor issued on 2/7/17 to Deborah McGovern and James W. Ferrell, who are the legal representatives of the estate. The attorney for the estate is J. Laird Lambert, 2425 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 1, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

DATED: March 1, 2017 Deborah McGovern and James W. Ferrell, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES/ EXECUTORS PREPARED BY: J. LAIRD LAMBERT ATTORNEY AT LAW 2425 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61108 815/316-2167 7103R TRRT 3/15 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN CHANCERY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: GUADALUPE REINA LIMONES, Petitioner, vs.

HEYBI GUTIERREZ, Respondent.

Case No. 16 D 1056 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Respondent HEYBI GUTIERREZ that Petitioner GUADALUPE REINA LIMONES has caused to be filed a PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief in the above-captioned cause of action. You are further notified that if you fail to file an answer or otherwise appear on or before March 31, 2017, a judgment by default may be entered against you at any time thereafter for the relief requested in the petition. /s/ Guadalupe Reina Limones, Petitioner 7104R TRRT 3/15 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 Asphalt maintenance business in said County and State under the name of Charity Seal Coating at the following post office addresses: 111 Wilshire Blvd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or

transacting such business are as follows: Jeffrey Reed SIGNED: Jeffrey Reed 2/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 7105R TRRT 3/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Landscaping and Construction business in said County and State under the name of Real Stone Landscaping at the following post office addresses: 328 Ralston Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Macario Gomez SIGNED: Macario Gomez 2/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7106R TRRT 3/15 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 Positive Entertainment business in said County and State under the name of Sisters and Brothers With a Positive Purpose at the following post office addresses: 2403 Shelley Dr., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Noralynne Torrence SIGNED: Noralynne Torrence 2/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7107R TRRT 3/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Online Sales business in said County and State under the name of Bella Renaa at the following post office addresses: 3719 Robey Ave., #3B, Rockford, IL 61103; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rena Mason, Shkeyla Johnson SIGNED: Rena Mason 2/27/17 SIGNED: Shkeyla Johnson 2/27/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 27th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7108R TRRT 3/15 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 Siding & Construction business in said County and State under the name of Richard M. Brenner Jr. at the following post office addresses: 1120 Minns Drive, Apt. 11, Machesney Park, IL 61115; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Richard M. Brenner Jr. SIGNED: Richard M. Brenner Jr. 2/21/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of February, A.D. 2017.

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Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7110R TRRT 3/15 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 helping people find doctors and answer questions regarding medical cannabis business in said County and State under the name of Ryan Matthew Warren at the following post office addresses: 5329 Pebble Creek Trail, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ryan Warren SIGNED: Ryan Warren 2/22/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7111R TRRT 3/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Electrical, siding, flooring, metal studs, pressure washing, drywall, roofing, plumbing business in said County and State under the name of RD & Sons General Contracting at the following post office addresses: 10071 Bitterroot Rd., #2, Roscoe, IL 61073; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ricky Leitzen, 815-275-7505 SIGNED: Ricky Leitzen 2/22/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 22nd day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 7112R TRRT 3/15 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 selling hair business in said County and State under the name of Modish Extensions at the following post office addresses: 4308 Lori Dr., Apt. 4, Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tamia Stewart SIGNED: Tamia Stewart 2/23/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7113R TRRT 3/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a clothing resell business in said County and State under the name of JK Clothing at the following post office addresses: 820 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kimberly L. Wyrick SIGNED: Kimberly L. Wyrick 2/23/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 23rd day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7114R TRRT 3/15

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The Rock River Times. March 8, 2017

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BMO Harris Bank N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Glenda A. Carter; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 17CH 00001 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Glenda A. Carter Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2347 Richard Avenue Rockford, IL 61108 and which said Mortgage was made by: Glenda A. Carter the Mortgagor(s), to Harris Trust and Savings Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0363488; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before April 7, 2017, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-16644 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I716099 P7117R TRRT 3/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS First State Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Old Second National Bank as Independent Administrator; Harrison Zorica; Presley Pasholk; Heartland Bank & Trust Company; Tina Brust, as guardian of the Estate and person of Presley Pasholk, a minor, by virtue of an Order entered in Case No. 2016P78 in DeKalb County; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Nathan Pasholk; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 17CH 00064 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Nathan Pasholk Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3714 Trilling Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 and which said Mortgage was made by:

Nathan Pasholk executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Citizens First National Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20111026290; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before April 7, 2017, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-14333 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I716101 P7118R TRRT 3/22 n n n “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” WA17-0038 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2002-3, Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2002-3; Plaintiff, VS. Maggie Jones Taylor; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Maggie Jones Taylor, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendants.

17CH 123 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: -Maggie Jones Taylor that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: PART OF LOTS 93, 94 AND 95 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE COUNTY CLERK`S PLAT OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS ON PAGE 18 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 95, THENCE NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 95, 88.44 FEET, THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINES OF SAID LOTS 95 AND 94 AND SAID LINE EXTENDED TO THE EAST LINE OF BLUEFIELD STREET AS LAID OUT AND DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF KNAPP`S SUBDIVISION

OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH LAST NAMED PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS ON PAGE 43 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE; THENCE SOUTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID STREET, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 93; THENCE EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINES OF SAID LOTS, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 1149 Fairview Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101 PIN: 11-15-378-011 said Mortgage was given by Maggie Jones Taylor, Mortgagor(s), to America`s MoneyLine Inc., Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 0273534.

UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford IL 61101 on or before April 7, 2017, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-360-9461 WA17-0038 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I716111 P7119R TRRT 3/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-1, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 Plaintiff, -v.EARL ANDERSEN A/K/A EARL JOHN ANDERSEN A/K/A EARL J. ANDERSEN, et al Defendant 15CH 00600 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 11, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 5, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF MILLVIEW HEIGHTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 31 OF PLATS OF PAGE 48 IN RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2073 S. BEND ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109

Property Index No. 15-25102-002.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-09463.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-09463

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00600 TJSC#: 37-1995 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.

I716453 P7121R TRRT 3/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.KAREN A. RODRIGUEZ A/K/A KAREN RODRIGUEZ, A/K/A KAREN WEBSTER, MARIO R. RODRIGUEZ Defendant 16CH 643 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 4, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF LINVIEW SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 2 PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 7 IN TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 9 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4521 LINVIEW DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-07328-003.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 257498.

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 Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 257498 Case Number: 16 CH 643 TJSC#: 37-1906 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.

I716458 P7122R TRRT 3/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs.

TYLER A. SEMENCHUK; Defendants, 16 CH 634 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 13, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Twenty-Seven (27) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat Colonial Garden, the Plat of Which is recorded in Book 16 of Plats on Page 31 in the Record-

er’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; Situated in the County Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 635 Ramona Terrace, Machesney Park, IL 61115.

P.I.N. 08-31-352-020.

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

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

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

16-018070 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I716612 P7125R TRRT 3/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Construction business in said County and State under the name of Mashburn Construction at the following post office addresses: 9714 Sumner Rd., Pecatonica, IL 61063; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Heath J. Mashburn SIGNED: Heath J. Mashburn 3/1/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7156R TRRT 3/22 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 Comfort Cuisine By Kara business in said County and State under the name of Comfort Cuisine

By Kara at the following post office addresses: 2233 12th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Kara Davis SIGNED: Kara Davis 3/1/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7157R TRRT 3/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a tree care business in said County and State under the name of Whitford and Sons at the following post office addresses: 1102 N. Horace Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Mark Whitford SIGNED: Mark Whitford 3/1/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7158R TRRT 3/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a General contracting business in said County and State under the name of A Brush With Excellence at the following post office addresses: 1441 Jackson St., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Hans Salberg, 815-516-3873 SIGNED: Hans Salberg 3/1/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7160R TRRT 3/22 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 Remodeling business in said County and State under the name of Atlantes Remodeling at the following post office addresses: 322 Skylark Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Marcos Trejo SIGNED: Marcos Trejo 3/2/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7161R TRRT 3/22 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 Seafood market business in said County and State under the name of TRINADY SEAFOOD & THINGS at the following post office addresses: 111 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Robert E. Cleveland, Jr. SIGNED: Robert E. Cleveland, Jr. 3/2/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7162R TRRT 3/22 n n n SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS (ADDITION OF NAME) Certificate No. 032576 STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ss.

On the 10th day of June, A.D. 2015, the original certificate of ownership was filed in the office of County Clerk, in the County of Winnebago, Illinois for JC’s Granite & Flooring at the following address(es) 6203 Material Ave., Suite 1, Loves Park, IL 61111.

On the 13th day of January, A.D. 2017, the following person or persons were added to said organization and now have a financial interest in the business carried on under such assumed name: Julio Cesar Yanez Angel.

SIGNED: Julio Cesar Yanez Angel 1/13/17 STATE OF ILLINOIS, County of Winnebago ss.

The above being duly sworn, upon oath deposes and says that the foregoing is a true and correct supplementary report of the person or persons who have been added to the above-named firm together with their post-office addresses.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 13th day of January A.D. 2017.

Amy Reininger, Deputy Clerk 7170R TRRT 3/8

March 8, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BYRON BANK Plaintiff, -v.CARL H. THORSTENS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00343 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 20, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS D E S I G N AT E D U P O N THE PLAT OF MARTIN’S SUBDIVISION OF LOG CABIN PARK, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 16 OF PLATS ON PAGE 45 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS SAID LOT WAS LAID OUT IN SAID PLAT PRIOR TO ITS VACATION BY THE PLAT RECORDED IN SAID RECORDER’S OFFICE IN BOOK 21 OF PLATS ON PAGE 97; ALSO, THE NORTH TEN (10) FEET IN WIDTH OF THAT PART OF THE FORMER ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK, LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO SAID LOT FOUR (4); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 39213923 FIFTEENTH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-32-127011 (176B245).

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

condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-02834.

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. 14-16-02834 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00343 TJSC#: 37-1485 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. I715300 P7066R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-2 Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH MAIER A/K/A KENNETH E. MEIER, JR., et al Defendant 15 CH 00249 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 21, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT E AND E-G IN WINSOME PARK CONDOMINIUM NO. 1 AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOT 53 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT OF WINSOME ACRES EAST BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 99 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’B’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED ON MICRO-

FILM NO. 8002-1326 AND AMENDMENT RECORDED ON MICROFILM NO. 80060615 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4744 WOLVERTON LANE UNIT E, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-08-456005 (260D153E).

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-01907.

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. 14-15-01907 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00249 TJSC#: 37-1529 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. I715359 P7067R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Melissa A. Gary; Tower Hill Estates Association No. 2; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 16CH 01003 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Tower Hill Estates Association No. 2 Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6859 Sentinel Road Rockford, IL 61107 and which said Mortgage was made by: Melissa A. Gary the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Alpine Bank & Trust Co., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County, Illinois, as Document No. 20111046233; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court 400 West State Street, Room 108 Rockford, IL 61101 on or before March 24, 2017, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-16167 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I715430 P7068R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK; Plaintiff, vs.

ANDRES BRISENO; DISCOVER BANK; TD BANK USA, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16CH 653 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Inter-

county Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS: PART OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 7, IN TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT FIVE (5) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT NO. 1 OF MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 119 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT FIVE (5) TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT FIVE (5) ; THENCE WEST, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF FRUITLAND DRIVE AS DESIGNATED UPON SAID PLAT NO. 1 OF MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID FRUITLAND DRIVE; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF FRUITLAND DRIVE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3029 Fruitland Drive, Rockford, IL 61109.

P.I.N. 16-07-302-001.

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

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

For information call Mr. David T. Cohen at Plaintiff’s Attorney, David T. Cohen & Associates, LTD., 10729 West 159th Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-4531.

(708) 460-7711.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I715501 P7069R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A Plaintiff, -v.MATTHEW MAHALAS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00838 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 23, 2017, 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 115 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NUMBER 2 OF MULFORDS WILDWOOD SUBDIVISION, OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 27 OF PLATS ON PAGE 114 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2304 PINEDROP PARKWAY, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-34-353001 (178C139).

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12827.

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. 14-16-12827 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00838 TJSC#: 37-1625 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. I715537 P7070R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7 Plaintiff, -v.MARTHA LUNA, et al Defendant 16 CH 00800 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2017, 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 SOUTHERLY 55 FEET OF LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK ONE (1) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SANFORD’S SUBDIVISION OF SOUTH HALF (1/2) LOT ‘B’ IN PLAT OF WEST PART OF NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 27 AND SOUTHWEST PART OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH IS RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS (PLATS) PAGE 111, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS ON PAGE 13 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1118 DICKERMAN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27154-007.

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

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and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12317.

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. 14-16-12317 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00800 TJSC#: 37-1565 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. I715539 P7071R TRRT 3/8 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 business in said County and State under the name of Upper Cuts Lawn Care at the following post office addresses: 3007 Knight Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jorge Toribio, 815-209-7718 SIGNED: Jorge Toribio 2/15/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 15th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7080R TRRT 3/8

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The Rock River Times. March 8, 2017

n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs.

JOHN M. BOWLER; MEADOW RIDGE HOMES ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 17 CH 73 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, MEADOW RIDGE HOMES ASSOCIATION; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT FORTY-TWO (42) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 2 OF MEADOW RIDGE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 36 OF PLATS ON PAGE 39 AND 39A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 6059 Fireside Drive, Rockford, IL 61114 P.I.N.: 12-10-304-002 and which said mortgage was signed by JOHN M. BOWLER, mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Winnebago County as Document No. 0621184 and modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded as Document Number 20161007661; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

YOU MAY BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME- DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, this case is subject to the Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program. You must follow the attached instructions to participate.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Winnebago County in Room 103 at 400 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61101 on or before the April 7, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblum-

berg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 16 4262 I716505 P7123R TRRT 3/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-SD4, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-SD4 Plaintiff, -v.MICHELLE E SMITH A/K/A MICHELLE SMITH, et al Defendant 16CH 87 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 14, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 21, 2017, 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 SIX (6) IN BLOCK SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF UNION PARK SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS ON PAGE 14 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2223 11TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-36306-016.

The real estate is improved with a single family.

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Pro-

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number 252983.

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

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 252983 Case Number: 16 CH 87 TJSC#: 37-1449 I716533 P7124R TRRT 3/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

MANUEL TREJO-VARGAS; PATRICIA FLORES; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants, 16CH 417 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 13, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT SEVEN (7) AND THE EASTERLY TWO (2) FEET IN WIDTH OF LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF EAST HILLS SUBDIVISION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL

MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 23 OF PLATS ON PAGE 38 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE EASTERLY TWO (2) FEET OF SAID LOT SEVEN (7); SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3607 Cardinal Lane, Rockford, IL 61107.

P.I.N. 12-19-476-012.

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

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

For information call Mr. David T. Cohen at Plaintiff’s Attorney, David T. Cohen & Associates, LTD., 10729 West 159th Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-4531.

(708) 460-7711.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I716609 P7126R TRRT 3/22 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ALL PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES TRUST 2004-14, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-14 Plaintiff, -v.GARY DONNOWITZ, et al Defendant 16CH 00572 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 10, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING AT A POINT ELEVEN (11) CHAINS AND FIFTY (50) LINKS NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION AND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN AND SEVEN TENTHS (518.7) FEET WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION, THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION, ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE (165) FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION, FIFTY (50) FEET; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION, ONE HUNDRED

SIXTY FIVE (165) FEET; THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION, FIFTY (50) FEET TO THE PLACE OF COMMENCEMENT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1146 FAIRVIEW AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-15379-019.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-06606.

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. 14-16-06606 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00572 TJSC#: 37-2127 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.

I716698 P7137R TRRT 3/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT C. NELSON, Deceased.

Case No. 2017 P 44 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Robert C. Nelson. Letters of Office were issued on February 3, 2017, to Patricia Davey, 732 North Center Street, Rockton, IL 61072, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is Jack D. Ward, 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, IL 61107.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 8, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court.

Dated: March 2, 2017 Patricia Davey, Independent Executor Reno & Zahm, LLP By: Jack D. Ward, ARDC#3125783 2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 987-4050 7136R TRRT 3/22 n n n Notice of Public Sale Personal property stored by the following individuals from Crossroads Self Storage of Northern Illinois LLC. 1285 Huntwood Drive, Cherry Valley, IL 61016, a self-service storage facility, shall be sold at public auction. The following self-storage unit contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash to satisfy the lien on April 6, 2017 at approx@10:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com.

All online bids start 14 days prior to the above start date. No on-site bidding, please go to the above

listed website.

C11 Boehning, Alicia.

7139R TRRT 3/15 n n n Notice of Public Sale Personal property stored by the following individuals from MI-BOX of Rockford LLC. 5052 28th Avenue Rockford, IL 61109, a self-service storage facility, shall be sold at public auction. The following self-storage unit contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash to satisfy the lien on April 6, 2017 at approx@11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com.

All online bids start 14 days prior to the above start date. No on-site bidding, please go to the above listed website.

B511 Frasier, Laura; B532 Frasier, Laura.

7140R TRRT 3/15 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Barbershop business in said County and State under the name of The Shop By D. Alexander at the following post office addresses: 4411 Crawford Dr., Rockford, IL 61114; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Derek Carleton SIGNED: Derek Carleton 3/6/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7144R TRRT 3/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a rental business for church pews and similar wedding/event items business in said County and State under the name of The Pew Depot at the following post office addresses: 10391 Montague Rd., Winnebago, IL 61088; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Heather M. Geeser; Andrew T. Huftalin SIGNED: Heather M. Geeser 3/6/17 SIGNED: Andrew T. Huftalin 3/6/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7147R TRRT 3/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Antique Mall business in Rockton, Illinois business in said County and State under the name of Main Street Antiques at the following post office addresses: 203 W. Main St., Rockton, IL 61072; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Heather Shepard; Justin DeWall SIGNED: Heather Shepard 3/6/17 SIGNED: Justin DeWall 3/6/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 6th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7148R TRRT 3/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Beauty Salon business in said County and State under

the name of Mimi’s Beauty Studio and Lashes at the following post office addresses: 2368 Lundgren Rd., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ingrid Gonzalez SIGNED: Ingrid Gonzalez 3/3/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7149R TRRT 3/22 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 Vietnamese Restaurant business in said County and State under the name of Pho 815 at the following post office addresses: 7437 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Hoa Mai SIGNED: Hoa Mai 3/3/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7150R TRRT 3/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a custom knife making shop business in said County and State under the name of Kishwaukee River Knife Company at the following post office addresses: 4089 Barley Ridge Trl., Cherry Valley, IL 61016; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jude Torre SIGNED: Jude Torre 2/28/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Pamela Johnson, DEPUTY 7151R TRRT 3/22 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 wholesale business in said County and State under the name of KNP Wholesale at the following post office addresses: 4423 Windsor Ct., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ian Poluyanskis SIGNED: Ian Poluyanskis 2/28/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 28th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7154R TRRT 3/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Home Health Care business in said County and State under the name of Carter’s Home Health Care at the following post office addresses: 5882 Dafred Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Meico Carter, 815-621-6910 SIGNED: Meico Carter 2/7/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7155R TRRT 3/22

March 8, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.TRICIA ROSS A/K/A TRICIA L. ROSS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00764 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2017, 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 EIGHT (8) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WASHINGTON PARK SUBDIVISION, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 13 OF PLATS, PAGE 16, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 418 LEXINGTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-20-427006 (200A116).

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN

ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-11910.

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. 14-16-11910 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00764 TJSC#: 37-1566 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. I715540 P7072R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM H. STAHR, et al Defendant 16 CH 00927 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 23, 2017, 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 NINE (9) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF HOLIDAY ACRES, BEING PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SEC. 4, T. 43 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN BOOK 32 OF PLATS ON PAGE 168 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5875 DEB ELLEN DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-04-228009 (256A128).

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

dential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-09245.

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. 14-16-09245 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00927 TJSC#: 37-1624 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. I715542 P7073R TRRT 3/8 n n n IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOHN J. BACINO, et al Defendant 16 CH 00816 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2017, 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 LOTS NINE (9) AND TEN (10) IN BLOCK TWENTY-ONE (21) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF E. H. MARSH’S PARK VIEW SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 14 AND OF THE SOUTHEAST 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 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 8, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10) AT A POINT FORTY-TWO AND FOUR TENTHS (42.4) FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT TEN (10); THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10), ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET; THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOTS TEN (10) AND NINE (9), FORTY-FOUR (44) FEET THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT NINE (9), ONE HUNDRED FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT NINE (9); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOTS NINE (9) AND TEN (10), FORTY-FOUR (44) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2105 GRANT AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 11-14202-006.

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12604.

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. 14-16-12604 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00816 TJSC#: 37-1567 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. I715543 P7074R TRRT 3/8 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ALICE M. LYFORD CASE NO: 2017 P 35 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ALICE M. LYFORD. Letters of Office were issued on 2/06/17 to WILLIAM D. LYFORD, 2105 Canyon Drive, Billings, MT 59102, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is Jeffry A. Dahlberg, 5130 N. Second St., Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 1, 2017, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal 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: 2/14/2017 WILLIAM D. LYFORD, Executor Attorney For Estate: JEFFRY A. DAHLBERG #6206776 BALSLEY & DAHLBERG 5130 N. Second St.

Loves Park, IL 61111 815-877-2593 7078R TRRT 3/8 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Electrical Contractor business in said County and State under the name of Lemo Electric at the following post office addresses: 332 Grand Ave., Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Jeffrey P. Lemmons, 815-540-9891 SIGNED: Jeffrey P. Lemmons 2/17/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7086R TRRT 3/8 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, v.

JOHN L. BIELEFELDT; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No.: 2016 CH 476 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: 226 Winona Drive, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115.

C. The legal description of the real estate is: Lot Thirty-four (34) in Block Twenty-two (22) as designated upon the Plat of North Park Third Subdivision of part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 25, township 45 North, Range 1 East of Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 22 of Plat Records, page 164 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single-family home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 841 square feet.

E. The time and place of sale will be March 16, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois.

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

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

H. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

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

ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 ysimpkins@hinshawlaw.com 7081R TRRT 3/8 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF SAMUEL WALLER Minor’s Current Name RODNEY HECOX Name of Parent/Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor Case No. 17-MR-168 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on April 13, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in Room # 426, I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Samuel Waller, a minor, to the name of Samuel Hecox. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford, Illinois.

Samuel Waller, a minor, by, /s/ Rodney Hecox Date: 2-17-17 7082R TRRT 3/8 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Donna Jean Roberts Current Name Case Number 17 MR 174 There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Donna Jean Roberts to the new name of: Donna Jean Radant.

The court hearing will be held: on April 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St.. Rockford, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Donna Roberts Donna Roberts 7083R TRRT 3/8 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Cleaning janitorial commercial and residential business in said County and State under the name of Amerritt Cleaning Solutions at the following post office addresses: 2220 Montana Ave., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Reginald Cauthen

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SIGNED: Reginald Cauthen 2/17/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 17th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7085R TRRT 3/8 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 Used vehicle sales business in said County and State under the name of Atvance Auto Center at the following post office addresses: 1339 Kilburn Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ashley Washington; Kathleen Berg SIGNED: Ashley Washington 2/21/17 SIGNED: Kathleen Berg 2/21/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 21st day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7089R TRRT 3/8 n n n BID NOTICE RFP for Orton Keyes Court is located at 633 Ranger Street, Rockford, IL BIDS DUE: Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 2:00pm PRE-BID MEETING: Held on site on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Hard copies are available upon request and at your expense from YCS Printing, (815) 636-2058, print@ycsprinting.com or DG Digital Printing, (815) 961-0000, print@dgdprinting.com or for a link contact Linda at lstache@ gormanusa.com.

CONTACT INFO: Linda Stache, Gorman & Company, Inc. Phone: 608-835-5177, Fax: 608-835-3667 Please note this is a prevailing wage rate project.

CERTIFICATIONS: EBE, SECTION 3 7087R TRRT 3/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Ryan Avery Osborne, Current Name Case Number 17 MR 146 There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Ryan Avery Osborne to the new name of: Ryan Avery King.

The court hearing will be held: on April 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St., Rockford, Winnebago County, in Courtroom # 412. /s/ Ryan Avery Osborne Ryan Avery Osborne, Current Name 7079R TRRT 3/8 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Lesby M. Rodriguez Current Name Case Number 17 MR 199 There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Lesby Maria Rodriguez to the new name of: Les Maria Ramirez.

The court hearing will be held: on April 27, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at 400 W. State St.. Rockford, Winnebago County, in Courtroom #412. /s/ Lesby M. Rodriguez Lesby M. Rodriguez 7138R TRRT 3/22

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The Rock River Times. March 8, 2017

n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, BRUCE D. KURTZ, BMO HARRIS BANK N.A., FORMERLY KNOWN AS HARRIS N.A., AS ASSIGNEE OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER FOR AMCORE BANK N. A., UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2016 CH 142 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 17th day of November, 2016 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 6th day of April, 2017 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: Lot Thirty (30) as designated upon the Plat of Cherryvale Estates, part of the SW ¼ of Section 26, T. 44 N. R. 2 of the 3rd P.M., the Plat of which is recorded in Book 36 of Plats on page 11 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 7229 Laurel Cherry Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108.

P.I.N Number: 12-26-352-003 Property Code: 170C 100 The property is commonly known as 7229 Laurel Cherry Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 and is improved with a residential property.

Judgment was taken in the amount of $115,343.60 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 7141R TRRT 3/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, PLAINTIFF, ANDREW J. BUSJAHN, GEORGINA A. BUSJAHN, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2016 CH 583 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 17th day of November, 2016 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 6th day of April, 2017 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: Lot Thirty Five (35) as designated upon Plat No. 2 Fieldcrest, being a Subdivision of Part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 8, 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 99 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 4621 Landau Place Rockford, Illinois 61114 P.I.N Number: 12-08-403-005 Property Code: 152D 175 The property is commonly known as 4621 Landau Place Rockford, Illinois 61114 and is improved with a residential property.

Judgment was taken in the amount of $92,283.06 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 7142R TRRT 3/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY 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, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OTHERS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2016 CH 1000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to The Unknown Heirs at Law or Legatees of Steven C. Clark, deceased, Claimants against the Estate of Steven C. Clark, Unknown Others, Non record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: 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 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about December 21, 2016, that Summons

was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is Linda L. Clark and Steven C. Clark. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor –Linda L. Clark and Steven C. Clark Mortgagee – Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage – February 16, 2012 Date of Recording –March 20, 2012 County of Recording – Winnebago.

Recording Document –20121010329 NOW THEREFORE, unless you the Unknown Heirs at Law or Legatees of Steven C. Clark, Claimants against the Estate of Steven C. Clark, Unknown Others, Non Record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, 400 W. State Street Rockford, Illinois 61102 on or before April 19, 2017, which is at least 30 days after the date of the first publication of this notice, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the 6th day of March, 2017 Thomas Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court Winnebago County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Attorney Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 7143R TRRT 3/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BOARD OF EDUCATION, ROCKFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205, WINNEBAGO – BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS Plaintiff, v.

CHARLES T. BOYD; GEORGIANNA S. BOYD; CITY OF ROCKFORD and UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants.

Case No. 2017 ED 4 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the condemnation of a certain portion of the property described as follows, to-wit: Part of Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) as designated upon the Assessor’s Plat of North Half (1/2) of Southwest Quarter (1/4) Section 26, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of Rock River, bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning on the West line of said Lot Seven (7) at a point Forty-six (46) feet South of the Northwest corner of said Lot Seven (7); thence South along the West line of said Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8), Forty-three and Ninety-four Hundredths (43.94) feet to a point Three and Twenty-four (3.24) feet South of the Northwest corner of said Lot Eight (8) of said Plat; thence East parallel with the North line of said Lot Eight (8), Seventy-three and Eight Hundred Thirty-five

Thousandths (73.835) feet; thence North parallel with the West line of said Lots Eight (8) and Seven (7), Forty-three and Ninety-seven Hundredths (43.97) feet to a point Forty-six (46) feet South of the North line of said Lot Seven (7); thence West parallel with the North line of said Lot Seven (7), Seventy- three and Eight Hundred Thirty-five Thousandths (73.835) feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois.

PIN: 11-26-327-012 Common Address: 824 South 3rd Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file or otherwise make your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, thirty (30) days from the date of March 8, 2017, a trial may be held and judgment entered against you for the relief asked for in the Complaint.

Dated: March 6, 2017 BOARD OF EDUCATION, ROCKFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205, WINNEBAGO – BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP /s/ Yashekia T. Simpkins Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys 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 7145R TRRT 3/22 n n n STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO BOARD OF EDUCATION, ROCKFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205, WINNEBAGO – BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS Plaintiff, v.

PHONEXAY SENGSONVANH and UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants.

Case No. 2017 ED 5 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS FOR PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the condemnation of a certain portion of the property described as follows, to-wit: Part of Lot Eight (8) as designated upon the Plat of North Half (1/2), Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 26, Township 44 North, Range 1 East of Rock River, the Plat of which is recorded in Book 46 of Deeds on page 312 in the Recorder’s Office of Winnebago County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the West line of said lot, Three and Twenty-four Hundredths (3.24) feet South of the Northwest corner of said lot; thence South along the West line of said lot, Eighty-six and Fifty-two Hundredths (86.52) feet, more or less, to the Southwest corner of said lot; thence East along the

South line of said lot, Seventy-three and Eight Hundred Thirty-five Thousandths (73.835) feet, more or less, to the Southwest corner of premises conveyed by Anna Sanders, a widow to Hanna Carlson by Warranty Deed dated August 3, 1907 and recorded in Book 241 of Deeds on Page 39 in said Recorder’s office; thence North along the West line of said premises so conveyed to Hanna Carlson to a point Three and Twenty-four Hundredths (3.24) feet South of the North line of said Lot Eight (8); thence West, parallel with the North line of said Lot Eight (8), Seventy-three and Eight Hundred Thirty-five Thousandths (73.835) feet, more or less, to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Winnebago and the State of Illinois.

PROPERTY CODE: 11-26327-013 COMMON ADDRESS: 506 Gregory Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104 And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file or otherwise make your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, Winnebago County Courthouse in the City of Rockford, Illinois, thirty (30) days from the date of March 8, 2017, a trial may be held and judgment entered against you for the relief asked for in the Complaint.

Dated: March 6, 2017 BOARD OF EDUCATION, ROCKFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205, WINNEBAGO – BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS By: HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP /s/ Yashekia T. Simpkins Yashekia T. Simpkins One of Its Attorneys 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 7146R TRRT 3/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Home Health Care business in said County and State under the name of T.L.C. Health Care at the following post office addresses: 4544 Apple Orchard Lane, Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Lakeibia Fannin SIGNED: Lakeibia Fannin 2/7/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of February, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7163R TRRT 3/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Internet Retail business in said County and State under the name of Fitz and Zelda at the following post office addresses: 1621 Chelsea Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as

follows: Amy S. Kellogg SIGNED: Amy S. Kellogg 3/2/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 2nd day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7164R TRRT 3/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a lawn care, property rehabs & maintenance business in said County and State under the name of L.T. Hada Home Services & Property Maintenance at the following post office addresses: 2304 Wyoming Dr., Rockford, IL 61108; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: LeRoy Hada, 815-997-8865 SIGNED: LeRoy Hada 3/3/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Angela Reina, DEPUTY 7165R TRRT 3/22 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 Boutique business in said County and State under the name of A Queen’s Boutique at the following post office addresses: 3716 Thornwood Dr., Rockford, IL 61107; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Ericka Davis SIGNED: Ericka Davis 3/3/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 3rd day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7166R TRRT 3/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a home remodeling, drywall, paint, siding business in said County and State under the name of H & R Home Services at the following post office addresses: 719 N. Independence Ave., Rockford, IL 61101; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Rocio Anabel Hernandez SIGNED: Rocio Anabel Hernandez 3/1/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7167R TRRT 3/22 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: CHARLES RICHARD BOSNALL, Deceased.

2017 P 71 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of CHARLES RICHARD BOSNALL. Letters of Office were issued on March 7, 2017 to PAMELA WENDT, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Douglas Miller, Crosby Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 8, 2017 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from

the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date as stated above shall be barred.

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

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Douglas Miller Douglas Miller Attorney for Executor Crosby Law Firm, P.C. Douglas Miller 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax 7171R TRRT 3/22 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 business license comedian business in said County and State under the name of Krack Em Up Entertainment at the following post office addresses: 1423 Chestnut St., Rockford, IL 61102; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Tiffany A. Love SIGNED: Tiffany A. Love 3/7/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7168R TRRT 3/22 n n n ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Internet sales and local sales of home made sewing items, aprons-corsets, and sale of vintage patterns business in said County and State under the name of Pins and Needles Design at the following post office addresses: 5417 Bennett St., Apt. #10, Loves Park, IL 61111; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Irene Fedie SIGNED: Irene Fedie 3/7/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 7th day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Thalia Gallardo, DEPUTY 7169R TRRT 3/22 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 Strip Wax Floors, Commercial Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning business in said County and State under the name of Clean World Cleaning at the following post office addresses: 5208 Grand Cape Road, Rockford, IL 61109; that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business are as follows: Bradley S. Morairity SIGNED: Bradley S. Morairity 3/1/17 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed to) before me, this 1st day of March, A.D. 2017.

Margie M. Mullins, COUNTY CLERK Amy Reininger, DEPUTY 7159R TRRT 3/22

March 8, 2017 The Rock River Times.

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.- WILLIAM H. STAHR, et al Defendant 16 CH 00927 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 23, 2017, 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 5875 DEB ELLEN DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-04-228-009 (256A128). The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-09245. 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. 14-16-09245 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00927 TJSC#: 37-1624 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. I715542 P7073R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Winnebago County Case No. 2016 CH 476, 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: 226 Winona Drive, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115.

2. The time and place of sale will be March 16, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., Winnebago County Justice Center, Lobby, 650 West State Street, Rockford, County of Winnebago, Illinois, conducted by the Winnebago County Sheriff.

3. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single-family home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 841 square feet.

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

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

6. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

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

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

NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 7081R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- LOLA LYNN WHITE, et al Defendant 14 CH 00265 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 24, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1224 30TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-30-458-012 (174D484). The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-03908. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-03908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00265 TJSC#: 37-1702 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. I715637 P7090R TRRT 3/15 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE TO CITI BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF12 Plaintiff, vs. AUDRA K. ARCHAMBEAU; BRIAN K. ARCHAMBEAU; FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION Defendants, 16 CH 216 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 6, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 4454 Straw Lane, Roscoe, IL 61073.

P.I.N. 04-29-326-005.

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

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

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

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

(614) 220-5611. 16-002938 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I715926 P7093R TRRT 3/15 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC.; Plaintiff, vs. SISENIA CORTES SALINAS; SC TRIKAYA, LLC - SERIES 2205 PARMELE STREET; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 730 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 2205 Parmele Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

P.I.N. 11-36-305-016.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077. SFFX.0025 I715929 P7092R TRRT 3/15 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ALL PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES TRUST 2004-14, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-14 Plaintiff, -v.- GARY DONNOWITZ, et al Defendant 16CH 00572 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 10, 2017, 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 1146 FAIRVIEW AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 Property Index No. 11-15-379-019.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 14-16-06606.

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. 14-16-06606 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00572 TJSC#: 37-2127 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.

I716698 P7137R TRRT 3/22 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, BRUCE D. KURTZ, BMO HARRIS BANK N.A., FORMERLY KNOWN AS HARRIS N.A., AS ASSIGNEE OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER FOR AMCORE BANK N. A., UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2016 CH 142 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 17th day of November, 2016 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 6th day of April, 2017 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: 7229 Laurel Cherry Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108.

P.I.N Number: 12-26-352-003 Property Code: 170C 100 The property is commonly known as 7229 Laurel Cherry Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 and is improved with a residential property.

Judgment was taken in the amount of $115,343.60 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 7141R TRRT 3/22

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The Rock River Times. March 8, 2017

n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-1, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 Plaintiff, -v.- EARL ANDERSEN A/K/A EARL JOHN ANDERSEN A/K/A EARL J. ANDERSEN, et al Defendant 15CH 00600 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 11, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 5, 2017, at the NLT TITLE, LLC., 6885 Vistagreen Way, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2073 S. BEND ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 15-25-102-002.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-09463.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-09463 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00600 TJSC#: 37-1995 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.

I716453 P7121R TRRT 3/22 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.- KAREN A. RODRIGUEZ A/K/A KAREN RODRIGUEZ, A/K/A KAREN WEBSTER, MARIO R. RODRIGUEZ Defendant 16CH 643 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 4, 2017, 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 4521 LINVIEW DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-07-328-003.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 257498.

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 Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 257498 Case Number: 16 CH 643 TJSC#: 37-1906 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.

I716458 P7122R TRRT 3/22 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-SD4, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-SD4 Plaintiff, -v.- MICHELLE E SMITH A/K/A MICHELLE SMITH, et al Defendant 16CH 87 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 14, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on April 21, 2017, 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 2223 11TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61104 Property Index No. 11-36-306-016.

The real estate is improved with a single family.

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

real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 252983.

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

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 252983 Case Number: 16 CH 87 TJSC#: 37-1449 I716533 P7124R TRRT 3/22 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. TYLER A. SEMENCHUK; Defendants, 16 CH 634 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 13, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 635 Ramona Terrace, Machesney Park, IL 61115.

P.I.N. 08-31-352-020.

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

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

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

(614) 220-5611. 16-018070 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I716612 P7125R TRRT 3/22 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs. MANUEL TREJO-VARGAS; PATRICIA FLORES; ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants, 16CH 417 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 13, 2017 at the hour

of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 3607 Cardinal Lane, Rockford, IL 61107.

P.I.N. 12-19-476-012.

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

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I716609 P7126R TRRT 3/22 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, ANDREW J. BUSJAHN, GEORGINA A. BUSJAHN, UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2016 CH 583 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 17th day of November, 2016 in the above-entitled cause, GARY CARAUNA, Sheriff of Winnebago County, Illinois will on the 6th day of April, 2017 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: 4621 Landau Place Rockford, Illinois 61114 P.I.N Number: 12-08-403-005 Property Code: 152D 175 The property is commonly known as 4621 Landau Place Rockford, Illinois 61114 and is improved with a residential property.

Judgment was taken in the amount of $92,283.06 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 7142R TRRT 3/22

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March 8, 2017 The Rock River Times. n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BYRON BANK Plaintiff, -v.- CARL H. THORSTENS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00343 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 20, 2017, 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 3921-3923 FIFTEENTH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-32-127-011 (176B245). The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-02834. 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. 14-16-02834 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00343 TJSC#: 37-1485 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. I715300 P7066R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-2 Plaintiff, -v.- KENNETH MAIER A/K/A KENNETH E. MEIER, JR., et al Defendant 15 CH 00249 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 21, 2017, 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 4744 WOLVERTON LANE UNIT E, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 Property Index No. 16-08-456-005 (260D153E). The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit

which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-01907. 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. 14-15-01907 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00249 TJSC#: 37-1529 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. I715359 P7067R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK; Plaintiff, vs. ANDRES BRISENO; DISCOVER BANK; TD BANK USA, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16CH 653 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 30, 2017 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s office, 2990 Perryville Road, Third Floor, Suite 2300,, Rockford, Illinois 61107, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 3029 Fruitland Drive, Rockford, IL 61109.

P.I.N. 16-07-302-001.

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

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I715501 P7069R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A Plaintiff, -v.- MATTHEW MAHALAS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00838 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 23, 2017, 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 2304 PINEDROP PARKWAY, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 Property Index No. 12-34-353-001 (178C139). The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the

same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12827. 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. 14-16-12827 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00838 TJSC#: 37-1625 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. I715537 P7070R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7 Plaintiff, -v.- MARTHA LUNA, et al Defendant 16 CH 00800 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2017, 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 1118 DICKERMAN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-27-154-007. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12317. 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. 14-16-12317 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00800 TJSC#: 37-1565 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. I715539 P7071R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES Plaintiff, -v.- TRICIA ROSS A/K/A TRICIA L. ROSS, et al Defendant 16 CH 00764 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2017, 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 418 LEXINGTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102 Property Index No. 11-20-427-006 (200A116). The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

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judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-11910. 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. 14-16-11910 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00764 TJSC#: 37-1566 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. I715540 P7072R TRRT 3/8 n n n REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- JOHN J. BACINO, et al Defendant 16 CH 00816 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 12:30 PM on March 22, 2017, 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 2105 GRANT AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 Property Index No. 1114-202-006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12604. 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. 14-16-12604 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00816 TJSC#: 37-1567 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. I715543 P7074R TRRT 3/8

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1 on 1 attention gives them comfort and stability.

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VOICES FROM THE GRAVE

Walton Wheeler’s unsolved death

BY KATHI KRESOL

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CONTRIBUTOR

eople may recognize the name Wheeler from road signs around the city of Belvidere. Fewer people know that the road was named after Walton Wheeler, a man who was murdered in 1934.

Walton Wheeler lived with his wife, Floretta and their eight children on a farm five miles north of Belvidere.

Walton once owned 1,000 acres of land in Illinois and another 500 acres in Wisconsin and was considered one of the richest men in the county. It was said that some of that land was acquired when Walton loaned money to men and foreclosed on their property when they couldn’t pay him back.

Some men would have used that money to furnish their family with a fine home. But this, as with most of things concerning Walton, was contrary to the way he lived. The family resided in an old farmhouse that was described in the newspapers of the day as squalid. His children supposedly dressed in rags.

But his family loved him and forbade any ill talk of the man. People respected their wishes, in their presence, anyhow.

There was much said about Walton Wheeler whenever folks gathered out of the family’s earshot, of course. Some of those stories have survived, even after all this time.

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very-other week, The Rock River Times will bring you a glimpse back into the earliest days of Rockford, from its founding in 1834 to the Civil War. Taken from a series of advertisements from the old Rockford National Bank, these short tales and original illustrations paint the narrative of Germanicus Kent and the people who followed in laying the foundations of our city.

“The basis for all of these advertisement are authentic historical facts, gleaned from long careful study and research of Government, State, and local records,” says the introduction to this collection of artifacts.

This week, we look back on the first attempts to utilize the power of the Rock River for the community.

There is the story of how Walton almost got himself lynched one day. It happened when crews were working on Highway 76 which ran past the Wheeler home. The men had been around for weeks and had been silent witnesses to the Wheeler’s family life. They grew concerned for the safety of Floretta and the children. It must have concerned them quite a bit. This was during the time of the depression and prohibition.

Most folks minded their own business and for these men to put that aside and act upon what they had seen was quite brave.

One day the workers had seen enough and they grabbed Walton and drug him to a large tree that stood in his front yard.

They threw one end of the rope over a strong limb of the tree. The other end, fashioned into a noose was placed around Walton’s neck. It was fortunate for Walton that a supervisor arrived at that moment to check on the worker’s progress on the road. Whether the men meant this to scare Walton or were serious about hanging him, this story is remembered as well as the event that was to come.

A couple of months before he died, Walton seemed to become frightened. He was more cautious and spoke to Floretta about his feeling of being followed.

There were unidentified noises out in the farmyard at night and strange whistles were heard. Walton insisted the whistles

were men signalling each other. Floretta reported later that she just brushed these stories aside and didn’t take them seriously.

On April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Walton’s 15 year-old daughter Hazel was in the barn doing chores when she heard a strange low whistle. She was startled to hear a car in the driveway. Hazel crept to the doorway in time to see four men with scarves covering their lower faces.

The men yelled for her father. Walton came out of the house and walked down the stairs. The men rushed him and began to beat him. Hazel screamed and ran to her father’s aid only to be met by a shotgun. Floretta must have been watching from inside because she rushed from the house. The man who was holding a shotgun on Hazel then turned the gun on Floretta and insisted that both women go back inside. He forced them to the house at gunpoint.

As the door shut behind them, they heard Walton yell as he broke away from the other men. He made it to the steps before they opened fire. Four shots rang out. Two found their mark and it must have seemed like a miracle a moment later when Walton drug himself into the house. He died on the floor surrounded by his children. The four men jumped into their car and sped away.

Police searched for weeks and many motives were developed. Unfortunately,

there were too many motives and too many suspects that wanted Walton dead. Some folks theorized the men that Walton had foreclosed on might have committed the deed, while others thought the mob had something to do with it. The police searched the house and found $6,000 hidden in co�ee cans and other hiding places throughout the house. Walton had over $800 in his wallet at the time of his death. A new theory was developed that men had been sent to kidnap Walton for ransom.

There were other theories about Walton’s ties with the mob. Police knew that Walton had problems with another money lender in town. “‘Fifty Percent” Al Benham (so named because he promised a fifty percent return to investors) threatened Walton because people turned to Walton instead of him for loans.

The family was given police protection for a short time in case the men returned. But soon the guards left and the clues dried up. Though suspects were found and questioned throughout the years, nothing was even proven.

Walton’s death remains unsolved after all these years.

Local author and historian, Kathi Kresol will be presenting some of these types of stories on Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at the Midway Village Museum. Tickets information can be found at midwayvillage.com/ midway-events.html.

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FARM & AG

Anticipating the March Winter 1 corn stocks estimate

garden tasks

BY GRANT MCCARTY

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hile the unevenness of February and the start of unpredictable weather in March may have you getting ready to plant earlier than usually, you should hold o� and instead focus on winter garden tasks.

If you are starting a new bed this year, get a soil test done. This information will give you data that includes soil pH, soil organic matter, phosphorus, and potassium. Your soil pH is very important for a new bed as it needs to be between 6.0 to 7.3 for vegetables.

While it will take a number of months to change this pH, the last thing you want to do is plant your seeds and transplants and have them unable to grow due to the soil’s pH. You can clean your garden tools.

While you should have done this last fall, any tools that came into contact with the soil and plant material should be cleaned. A rubbing alcohol solution or wipes can properly sterilize your tools before they are used in the garden this season. This also includes any tomato cages or stakes. The reason to clean these tools is that pathogens that

cause disease can overwinter on these tools from the previous year and be introduced back into your garden.

You can also clean your garden if you put that task o�. Any plant debris left over in the garden should be removed. It may be an impossible task depending on the size of your garden but it can be useful in helping to keep disease from spreading. If you have any fruit trees, remove rotten fruit and leaves from under the trees if you can. This is a common source of Apple Scab each year.

For your current bed, hold o� on tilling until closer to planting. As soon as you till, this can lead to decreases in good soil microbes and increases in weeds. After you till, add a bag of compost to the soil soon. This can help mitigate any losses of microbial communities you might have while also energizing these microbes to get to work for you as the soil warms up this spring. This can be done two to three weeks before planting.

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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URBANA – USDA’s release of the Quarterly Grain Stocks report on March 31 will provide an estimate of corn stocks in storage as of March 1, 2017. This estimate provides the ability to calculate the magnitude of feed and residual use of corn during the second quarter of the marketing year.

“The calculation o�ers the basis for evaluating the probable feed and residual use during the entire marketing year and imparts information on the potential size of ending stocks,” says University of Illinois agricultural economist Todd Hubbs. “Although the planting intentions estimates released on the same day in the Prospective Plantings report will likely eclipse the information provided in the Quarterly Grain Stocks report, the estimated corn stocks have important implications for the current marketing year.”

The supply of corn available from December 2016 to February 2017 is the base for estimating March 1 stocks. Corn stocks at the beginning of the quarter were estimated at 12.383 billion bushels in the December Grain Stocks report.

Currently, the Census Bureau estimates for corn imports are only available through December. In the first quarter of the marketing year, corn imports totaled 11.8 million bushels.

“Imports for the second quarter might have been around 14 million bushels,” Hubbs says. “When imports are combined with the beginning stocks, total available supply for the second quarter comes in at 12.397 billion bushels.”

An estimate of corn exports for the second quarter is based on the cumulative weekly export inspections estimate available for the entire quarter. Cumulative marketing-year export inspections through February totaled approximately 975 million bushels. During the first four months of the marketing year, total Census Bureau corn exports were greater than cumulative export inspections by 70 million bushels.

“Assuming the margin is maintained through February, corn exports during the first half of the year equaled 1.04 billion bushels,” Hubbs says. “Because exports in the first quarter totaled 551 million bushels, the estimate for second-quarter corn exports equals 493 million bushels.”

The Grain Crushing and Co-Products Production report released on March 1 estimated corn used for ethanol and co-product production during December 2016 and January 2017 at 950 million bushels. Weekly estimates of ethanol production provided by the Energy Information Administration indicates ethanol production increased by 6.1 percent in February 2017 from the preceding year. Hubbs says by calculating the amount

of corn used to produce ethanol from these February numbers, corn used for ethanol production in February was approximately 436 million bushels. Total use for the quarter is estimated at 1.386 million bushels.

Corn used to produce other food and industrial products during the 2016-17 marketing year is projected at 1.44 billion bushels by the USDA. “Using historical corn use data, typically around 49 percent of the final marketing-year food and industrial products use occurs in the first half of the marketing year,” Hubbs says. “If this historical pattern holds and the USDA projection is correct, corn use for the first half of the marketing year totaled 708 million bushels.” Corn use during the first quarter equaled 347 million bushels which set the second-quarter use estimate at 361 million bushels.

The current USDA projection for feed and residual use sits at 5.6 billion bushels. In January, the projection was lowered by 50 million bushels due to a smaller-than-expected corn crop, increased corn use for ethanol, and the disappearance associated with the December 1 stocks report.

Hubbs says the historical pattern of feed and residual use in corn may provide some indication of the second-quarter use. For the five previous marketing years, use during the first half of the marketing year ranged from 69.5 to 75.4 percent with an average of 72 percent. Second-quarter feed and residual use ranged from 25 to 34 percent of the total use over this time span. For this analysis, the 72 percent average during the first half of the previous five marketing years is used to calculate expected feed and residual use during the second quarter. If the USDA projection is correct, feed and residual use during the first half of the 2016-17 marketing year totaled 4.057 billion bushels. Feed and residual use equaled 2.275 billion bushels in the first quarter.

Therefore, the second-quarter estimate totals 1.782 billion bushels.

By adding the estimates for exports and domestic uses, Hubbs says the total use of corn during the second quarter is 4.022 billion bushels. The total use estimate for the second quarter places March 1 corn stocks at 8.37 billion bushels. At this level, March 1 stocks come in 556 million bushels larger than the estimated 2016 March 1 corn stocks.

“Although it can be di�cult to anticipate the quarterly stocks estimate in corn, it provides a basis for the magnitude of stocks that is considered neutral for corn prices,” Hubbs says. “A corn stocks estimate that supports the USDA projection of 5.6 billion bushels of feed and residual use during the 2016-17 marketing year is neutral. An estimate of March 1 corn stocks that deviates significantly from market expectations will trigger a price reaction.”

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YOUR HEALTH

CROSSWORD

Study: Fewer heavy Americans trying to lose weight

BY LINDSEY TANNER AP MEDICAL WRITER

C HIC AG O — Fe we r ove r we ig ht Americans have been trying to lose weight in recent years, and researchers wonder if fat acceptance could be among the reasons.

The trend found in a new study occurred at the same time obesity rates climbed.

“Socially accepted normal body weight is shifting toward heavier weight. As more people around us are getting heavier, we simply believe we are fine, and no need to do anything with it,” said lead author Dr. Jian Zhang, a public health researcher at Georgia Southern University.

Another reason could be people abandoning e�orts to drop pounds after repeated failed attempts, Zhang said.

The researchers analyzed U.S. government health surveys over nearly two decades from 1988 through 2014. The surveys involved in-person physical exams and health-related questions including asking participants if they’d tried to lose weight within the past year. More than 27,000 adults aged 20 to 59 were included.

They were not asked to explain their answers.

In the early surveys, about half the adults were overweight or obese. Those numbers climbed to 65 percent by 2014. But the portion of overweight or obese adults who said they were trying to slim down fell from 55 percent to 49 percent in the study.

Body mass index, a measure of height

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This week’s solutions, from Page 25.

and weight, determines weight status.

Those with a BMI of 25 to 29 are considered overweight; 30 and above is obese. A BMI of 30 generally reflects being about 50 pounds above your ideal weight.

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

Dr. Scott Kahan, director of a weight-loss clinic in Washington, said the study is important and echoes previous research.

He acknowledged that it has become more acceptable in some circles to be overweight, but that many patients still feel stigmatized. He said many come to his center after repeated attempts to lose weight and some give up for a while out of frustration.

The study found obesity was most common among black women — 55 percent were obese in the most recent survey years, and there was a big decline in black women trying to lose weight. Whether that’s because of fat acceptance, dieting frustration or other reasons is not known.

Zhang said there’s a positive side to fat acceptance, if it means people feel less ridiculed for their weight. But obesity can increase risks for heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other ailments.

The findings “are a very serious concern,” he said.

“We should forget the words ‘fat’ or ‘obesity,’” Zhang said, adding that a healthy lifestyle may be an e�ective way to help people lose weight.

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Youth Sports

Crumby Conditions Why modern artificial turf may truly be bad for kids

Does the surface cause illness?

By Dr. Stuart Shalat

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The Conversation

f you want to get a soccer mom’s attention, bring up the subject of artificial turf, the preferred playing surface for children from pre-K to college – or at least preferred by school boards and parks and recreation departments.

From concerns about concussions to cancer, parents have become alarmed by reports in the media of increased injuries and illnesses.

And there is the further question of who is responsible for assuring the safety of these fields: the Environmental Protection Agency? The Centers for Disease Control? The Consumer Product Safety Commission?

As an environmental health professor who has examined a variety of environmental problems and as a soccer dad who watched my son play on these fields for years, I think it’s worth examining the facts and myths about artificial turf fields and what hazards may or may not be associated with playing on them. Based on studies I have reviewed and conducted, I believe there is a potential health risk, because of the chemicals in tires, which are recycled into crumbs to support the plastic blades of synthetic grass.

Artificial turf is made up of three major parts: 1. Backing material that will serve to hold the individual blades of artificial grass.

2. The plastic blades themselves.

3. The infill, those tiny black crumbs, that helps support the blades.

Various pigments are used to provide the green color of the blades. These can include lead or titanium for the white lines and still other metals for school logos on the field.

Those little black crumbs are the problems. Tires can be toxic.

Modern tires are a mixture of natural and synthetic rubber, carbon black – a material made from petroleum – and somewhere between four and 10 gallons of petroleum products. They also contain metals, including cadmium; lead, which is neurotoxic; and zinc.

Some of the chemicals in tires, such as dibenzopyrenes, are known carcinogens.

Also, in addition to chemicals used in the manufacture of the tire, any chemical the tires were exposed to in their use can become absorbed on the carbon black in the tires.

Even though artificial turf does not have to be mowed, it turns out that crabgrass and other weeds can start

Crumbs made from used tires provide the fill and soft bounce for most artificial sports fields. New research is showing more and more that using these crumbs simply isn’t safe for children. growing in it. To keep its finely manicured appearance, weedkillers need to be applied, a relatively common practice.

Unfortunately, a variety of health concerns have been linked to these products.

Also, artificial turf is often treated with biocides, as turf has been associated with increased risk of infections from Multidrug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). More commonly referred to as flesh-eating bacteria, MRSA can occur after skin is scraped or cut, which can occur from sliding on artificial turf.

Biocides, however, may have toxic effects of their own. And, they may also contribute to increased resistance of bacteria to the efficacy of these agents.

The list of drawbacks goes on…

Fields with artificial turf tend to get far hotter than grass fields. Field surface temperatures can reach as high as 200 degrees Fahrenheit. At these temperatures, even with athletic shoes on, children can get burned feet. It is rare, even on a very hot day, that natural grass exceeds half that (100°F).

While manufacturers recommend spraying fields with water to keep the temperature down, this improvement can vanish in as little as 20 minutes.

Because it is laid over either concrete or compacted earth, artificial turf is a harder surface than grass. This can increase the risk of injuries, particularly concussions.

The unit used to describe hardness is Gmax. While different numbers have been reported for the Gmax for artificial turf, ranging from the high 60’s to over

125, it is important to keep in mind that these numbers are highly dependent on the substrate, temperature, age and maintenance of the field. The key is that the higher the number, the higher the likelihood of concussion.

The key question on exposure is: Do these chemicals get into children playing on these fields?

While it is true that the tire crumbs are large, it is easy to show that they don’t necessarily remain large over the life of the field. In a New Jersey study we employed a robot we call PIPER (Pretoddler Inhalable Particulate Environmental Robotic) to study if there were inhalable exposures from the artificial turf.

We showed the tiny particles from the turf can become suspended in air above the field and inhaled by children playing on the field. What has become apparent is that microscopic carbon black particles break off from the crumb rubber and are small enough to be inhalable.

Additionally, the blades of grass can also break down into microscopic particles over years of exposure to sunlight and weather, forming a respirable dust.

How do these particles get into a child?

Think of the “Peanuts” comic strip character Pig Pen, the child always followed around by a visible cloud. The truth is that all children – indeed, all people – have a cloud around them of microscopic particles. This personal micro-environment of dust particles, invisible to the naked eye, is just as real as Pig Pen’s.

These small particles and their chemicals can be inhaled or swallowed by a child.

A clear answer on whether artificial turf increases the risk of injury or illness is far more challenging.

Let’s consider the two major concerns with regard to artificial turf: cancer and neurologic effects.

The question of cancer and artificial turf gained significant national attention in the U.S. with a series of news stories on NBC Nightly News regarding a cluster of cancers in young women soccer players.

A cancer cluster is the appearance of an unusually high rate of cancer in one location in a particular time frame. The story, while dismissed by the turf industry, again resurfaced in the fall of 2015.

Information has continued to accrue on this cancer cluster. While as many as 80 percent of suspected cancer clusters are determined not to be true increases in cancer cases and due only to random chance, the problem is that, without detailed and often expensive scientific investigation, whether it is real or not cannot be determined.

Just recently the Washington State Department of Health issued a report on its study of the reported cancer cluster in these soccer players. Their report found no evidence of a causal effect of playing on artificial turf and cancer. As they acknowledge, that does not mean there is no risk, only that this study did not find one.

They also suggested there is still room for broader investigation on this question.

What about the potential risk of neurologic impairment from ingestion or inhalation of any lead present in the turf? The lead can be present in both the blades, as a color pigment for logos and white lines, as well as in the infill crumb rubber. For more information on lead, see my earlier article for The Conversation.

While the turf industry says it’s safe, we know that tires contain established carcinogens. If we considered only what tires are made of, we would think they should be classified as hazardous waste, though currently EPA classifies tires as municipal waste.

The EPA has been conducting research into the question of toxicity of crumb rubber, but the jury is still out.

There is little question in the mind of many scientists that crumb rubber should not be a first choice material for children to play on. Parents should be able to just enjoy watching their children playing sports and not worry that they are being put unnecessarily at risk.

Dr. Shalat is the Professor and Director of the Division of Environmental Health, School of Public Health at Georgia State University.

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TALES FROM THE TROUGH

Deadline moves dismantle IceHogs Blackhawks’ gain is Rockford’s loss as playoff hopes dwindle

BY TODD REICHER CONTRIBUTOR

Just when things were turning around for the Rockford IceHogs, the Chicago Blackhawks made some trades which in turn dismantled the ‘Hogs, sending the team’s top three scorers away..

Prior to Rockford’s February 28 game against the Manitoba Moose, Mark McNeill was a healthy scratch, usually signaling a trade is about to happen.

Sure enough, it was later announced the former first-round draft pick was traded to the Dallas Stars, along with a conditional fourth round draft pick for former Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya.

Rockford played on, and was down 2-0 at the end of the first to the Manitoba Moose.

The Moose increased their lead to 3-0 with a power play marker at 3:36, putting Rockford on the ropes early. The goal also signaled the end of Lars Johansson who would be replaced by Je� Glass.

Spencer Abbott answered under one minute later with an unassisted goal at 4:23 to put the ‘Hogs on the board.

Rockford was on their fourth power play of the period, which was a shortened 5-on-3, when Ville Pokka scored his fifth of the season at 15:05 to pull Rockford to within one goal. Fellow defenseman Erik Gustafsson earned his 20th assist of the season on the marker.

Gustafsson would grab his second point of the game at 6:52 of the third period with the game-tying goal – his fifth of the season, to even the score at 3-3.

A bad line change at 9:50 allowed Manitoba to reclaim the lead with Brendan Lemieux tallying his ninth of the year.

With Glass on the bench in favor of the extra attacker, Brian Strait tallied an empty net goal with 1:12 remaining to smash all hopes of a Rockford tie, ending the game 5-3.

The following day was the last day of the trade deadline, and one of the last moves of the day a�ected Rockford again.

IT was announced Rockford’s leading scorer, Abbott and third-ranked scorer Sam Carrick were dealt to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Kenton Helgeson and a seventh-round draft pick, e�ective removing Rockford’s top three scorers.

Making matters worse, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Scott Darling su�ered an upper-body injury, which has been said to sideline the netminder for four weeks. In turn, Chicago called up Glass as a backup, leaving Rockford with Johansson and Mac Carruth for the rest of the season.

Rockford would face the Moose again on Friday for the second game of the back-to-back series with their revamped team.

The IceHogs felt the sting of losing their top three players as the Moose went up 4-0, including scoring the first goal 11 seconds into the game on Carruth.

Carruth also gave up three goals in the first 3:36 of the second period, sending him to the bench for Johansson.

The IceHogs were unable to tally in the second, sending Rockford to the third down 4-0.

Rockford’s newly appointed leading scorer, Kyle Baun, scored on an early power play at 1:02 to give the ‘Hogs a

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A second power play would be earned 52 seconds later, and Luke Johnson would answer 2:41 into the period with his sixth of the year to cut the lead in half to 4-2.

A third straight power play exactly 1:30 after the last power play would be awarded to Rockford and for the third straight time, Rockford would tally on the power play to pull Rockford to within one goal with over 15 minutes of time left in the third. Tyler Motte scored his seventh of the season on a redirect from a shot by Pokka to set the score at 4-3.

The IceHogs were unable to score the equalizer and for the second straight game, an empty net goal put the score at 5-3 as the Moose won the second game of the series with another 5-3 win.

Rockford would play their last game of the week the following night, hosting the Iowa Wild on Autism Awareness night to a sellout crowd of 6304 fans.

Former Chicago Wolves skater Pat Cannone scored his eighth goal of the season on the power play at 13:26 of the first to put Iowa up 1-0. The Wild also outshot Rockford 14-9 in the opening frame.

Chris DeSousa redirected a Carl Dahlstrom shot at 1:14 into the second period to even the score at 1-1.

The tie would last until 13:57 of the period when Cannone struck again, getting behind the Rockford defense to put the Wild up 2-1. The Wild extended their shot lead by tacking on 16 second period shots to Rockford’s 13.

Rockford would finally catchup to the Wild by doubling Iowa in shots, 15-7 in the third period, but veteran goaltender Alex Stalock stopped all IceHogs shots in the third, giving the Wild a 2-1 victory.

Looking forward

Rockford only plays one game this week, a Friday matchup against the Milwaukee Admirals on the road. Rockford returns home briefly next Tuesday, March 14 for a home game against the Admirals before heading back up to Manitoba for a Friday/ Saturday series against the Moose on March 17 and 18.

Photos from these and other Rockford IceHogs games can be seen on Todd’s website atreicherstudios.com/Sports/HockeyPhotos, or on his facebook page Facebook.com/ ReicherStudios.

March 8, 2017 The Rock River Times.

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NFL. FREE AGENCY & DRAFT

Bears search for reason in offseason In one of the most important off-seasons in years, Pace and Bears must play hand wisely in free agency.

BY ROBERT ZEGLINSKI

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ith the start of the negotiation period in the NFL’s free agency on Tuesday, so come reports that every free agent is drawing “interest” and has a “high price tag”. A week that o�ers one of professional football’s biggest selling points to fans - hope - with the talent available, also poses its greatest lie detector. Remember: Legitimate facts won’t come to light until pending free agents can o�cially sign on the dotted line at 4:00 p.m. EST on Thursday – the o�cial start of the 2017 league year.

That issue creates a dilemma that

separates the high rolling general managers of the league and the executives blowing all of their money at the slots swearing “the next play will finally be their shot!” You have to be a good talent scout and a gambler comfortable in the heat of the moment. Not an easy task.

Where the Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Pace go here in one of the most important o�-seasons in years, remains to be seen. Given Pace’s predicament of no young quarterback in the wings along with a list of holes, his job on both the talent and negotiating front is far from enviable.

Nevertheless, this is a caution of the mind games by now many in the NFL are familiar with that has to be repeated over and over. Chicago needs to make more than a few huge splashes in the coming days, but at least Pace understands the speed bumps ahead.

“You can always recover from the

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player you didn’t sign. You can’t recover from the player you signed at the wrong price,” said Pace to reporters at a pre-Combine press conference last Wednesday. However its spuns, there’s risk in throwing money around to potentially overrated players and dealing with other NFL teams.

Understanding that tenuous aspect is a quality start at Halas Hall.

Draft season, particularly the period following this past weekend’s annual Scouting Combine, has often been coined “lying season.” Team building in football isn’t as simple as evaluating a player and selecting him - either in the draft or on the open free agent market. You have to be on your toes for others looking to take advantage of naivety and buying into everyone’s shoddy poker face.

There’s nothing illegal about this, per say. It’s just the nature of how teams and players communicate in what can become a rat race. It’s a game of the best blu� and being caught can throw all plans for a loop.

Some examples of this advanced chess are smoke screens, when a team feigns interest in a player to drive away value from someone they’re actually interested in. Think of a scenario likened to New England’s Jimmy Garoppolo who all of a sudden has an astronomical asking price of at least two first round picks per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

If you’re the Bears, who would wisely be interested in the potential superstar quarterback but are unwilling to pay the crippling bounty, you “move on.” In that respect, it’d be easy to link current reports of Tampa Bay’s Mike Glennon to Chicago as leverage (unless Garoppolo really is o� the table).

The second more common tactic during “lying season” is the leaking of price points. Agents will do this for guys they represent to create a negotiating baseline. Since the salary cap steadily rises every year (approximately $10

million this season) so does the dictated market of available players. It’s up to general managers to play hard-ball and cut through false reports to find a compromise that suits both sides.

Make no mistake, teams do the same in leaking reports to drive away others from players they want for a comfortable price and term, so the dynamic factors both ways. This isn’t the occasion for thin skin as cliché as it sounds.

Nevertheless, once you cut through the mud, it’s important the Bears and Pace get these next seven weeks right. That starts with that free agency this week where Chicago has to continue to build its foundation and add some defensive playmakers in their prime. This is where the road back to relevance begins.

Don’t forget to tip toe around the dangers presented to come, though. Pace certainly won’t.

“Free agency is dangerous. You’re stepping through land mines and you’ve got to be careful you don’t step on the wrong one.”

Early notes and an ideal Bears free agent haul: • Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore is a primary Bears target per reports. Initial prices settle in at $12.5 to $14 million per season. He’s a perfect fit as one of the league’s rare lockdown cornerbacks.

Signing someone like the Patriots’ Logan Ryan in tandem would work wonders.

• As noted, Tampa Bay’s Glennon currently has steam to Chicago. The former third round pick served as the Buccaneers back up the last two seasons.

Glennon would likely be a “bridge” quarterback to play while the Bears develop a highly drafted prospect. Initial prices settle at $15 million. Given a scarce market, expect that to drop.

• Baltimore right tackle, Ricky Wagner - the top available tackle - has the Bears as one of his primary callers per reports.

Initial prices for the 27-year-old settle in at a range of $8 to $10 million given his elite pass protecting ability and upside.

Adding Wagner would likely mean the end of current starter, Bobby Massie, but would Chicago one of the league’s best o�ensive lines.

• Rounding up the rumor mill: Vikings Pro Bowl returner, Cordarelle Patterson, is drawing interest from Chicago. He would serve as a huge upgrade in the return game. Cardinals safety, D.J. Swearinger, Pro Football Focus’s eighth highest grade safety last season, also has the Bears on his tail. And finally, Raiders receiver, Andre Holmes, is on Chicago’s radar as a depth playmaker as well.

Robert Zeglinski is a sta� writer for SB Nation and managing editor at No Coast Bias. Follow Robert on Twitter @RobertZeglinski.

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Thinning lines

IceHogs defensemen Ville Pokka and Erik Gustafsson celebrate after scoring during Friday’s game against the Manitoba Moose.

With Rockford losing their top three scorers to trades, Gustafsson now leads the IceHogs in scoring with five goals and 22 assists for 27 points. Todd Reicher Tales from the Trough is inside on Page 46.